Chapter 700: Interception
Chapter 700: Interception
Narcissus slammed into the ground with a solid thud, causing debris to scatter and cracks to form in the once sturdy surface. Despite the impact, Yang Ling herself didn't feel much pain. Her resilient shell provided the consciousness with exceptional protection, and any minor damage was swiftly repaired by the body's formidable regenerative abilities.
However, as she was seized, a sense of extreme threat flooded her consciousness, triggering a state of stress. She began to desperately draw upon the stored energy within her body, hoping to escape the crisis. Her long, slender, and flexible tail lashed out, its stinger-like end aiming for the person behind her.
Chen Chuan saw the stinger coming and dodged it with a quick head tilt. But the tail was incredibly agile; it twisted mid-air, attempting to strike his back of the head. Before it could complete its turn and attack, Chen Chuan lifted the body again, slamming it forcefully onto the ground. The tail lost its strength, and the stinger weakly brushed against his protective suit.
At that moment, two dull sounds of piercing the air echoed through the air. 'Falcon' and 'Eel' had noticed Narcissus being restrained and threw two throwing spears towards Chen Chuan.
But before they could reach their target, two loud bangs sounded, and the spears were deflected by a long pole and a spear, respectively.
Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque had been prepared, keeping a close eye on the two from the start. They weren't going to let them attack or interfere with Chen Chuan.
Just then, a figure flashed, and the female assistant dashed towards Chen Chuan with astonishing speed.
As she ran, the administrative uniform she wore couldn't withstand the force erupting from within, tearing it apart and revealing the protective suit that clung tightly to her body.
She was a highly compatible implanted fighter, a fact that had been completely concealed until now.
This was because she had removed all the implants from her body before entering the Central City, placing them in a special culture dish. After entering the city, she re-implanted them, and it took some time for them to recover, allowing her to truly hide her combat prowess.
At that moment, Su Wei wasnule, having left to protect an important official as per Chen Chuan's orders. The other gunmen also focused their attention on the other fighters, neglecting the seemingly administrative staff member in front. In that brief moment, she rushed towards Chen Chuan, reaching his side without any obstruction.
A crystal blade slid out of her hand, its edge incredibly sharp. This company-made weapon was capable of slicing through protective suits and tough bones.
She chose her angle meticulously, striking at the precise moment Chen Chuan grabbed Narcissus and slammed her to the ground.
Chen Chuan glanced at her, then slightly shifted his body. This subtle movement seemed insignificant, but it caused his shoulder to collide with the stabbing blade. The impact shattered the blade into fragments, dissipating the force it carried.
The female assistant had clearly undergone rigorous training, as she didn't halt her attack. She released the broken blade and extended her fingers, revealing sharp claws that emerged from her knuckles. She reached for Chen Chuan's neck and shoulders.
However, midway through her attack, she felt a sudden surge of weakness, her strength ebbing like a receding tide.
During their brief contact, Chen Chuan's force had already been transmitted through the crystal blade. Although the blade's design dissipated some of the force, the heart force could be transmitted through the air, let alone through direct contact.
A soft force now raged within her body, shattering the re-grown altered implant tissues. When her fingers touched Chen Chuan's shoulder, they snapped instantly due to the lack of internal support.
The momentum of her attack remained, pushing her entire body towards Chen Chuan. The collision was like rotten wood striking steel, and the sound of breaking bones reverberated.
Chen Chuan didn't even glance at her. He grabbed Narcissus's leg and flung her to the side, accompanied by an explosive sound. The female assistant was thrown against the corridor wall by Chen Chuan's swift movement, collapsing into a heap like a pile of mud.
As the active consciousness body collided with the ground again, Chen Chuan felt a powerful struggle in his hand, and a slippery liquid seemed to ooze from the contact point, resembling a fish freshly pulled from the water, writhing frantically.
At the same time, a force was transmitted from within.
Chen Chuan was slightly surprised. He had witnessed active consciousness battles before, like Wu Qi, but even the formidable Wu Qi couldn't manifest force.
This was because it required a comprehensive system and method of utilizing altered tissues, a technique passed down and integrated through generations of fighters. Although the creatures in the fusion zone possessed altered tissues, they lacked the knowledge to wield force, relying solely on pure instinct.
Yet, the active consciousness body before him had achieved it.
The reason why Narcissus could use force was that this model of the consciousness body had considered fusion with the human body from the very beginning. All the anomalous tissues had undergone meticulous adjustments and repeated modeling experiments, resulting in a complete set of practical application methods, showcasing the technological prowess of United Heavy Drive.
All this information was stored within the consciousness body, and after fusing with it, Yang Ling could quickly understand and learn how to utilize these anomalous tissues.
If given more time to gradually familiarize herself, she might even be able to devise a set of force techniques suitable for herself. If she could further adjust and correct some unreasonable anomalous tissues during subsequent practice, then once she grew stronger, even Wu Qi would not be her match.
But for now, this was not enough for Chen Chuan.
When he had shaken earlier, he had held back, because the Yang Ling fused within was not acting on her own will but was merely a controlled puppet. He had not used his heart power; otherwise, with his force, he could have penetrated and destroyed the person and internal tissues within from the start.
At this moment, he allowed the opposing force to change, and his force responded accordingly. No matter how much Narcissus struggled, she couldn't break free from his grasp. His spirit repeatedly sensed the operation and gaps within the anomalous tissues.
After a while, his eyes flashed, and with a slight tremor in his hand, a surge of force instantly penetrated her body. From the outside, it seemed as if a wave of water was flowing over Narcissus's body.
Narcissus first shook violently and then went completely limp. At this moment, most of the anomalous tissues and skeletal supports within her body were shattered by the force transmitted by Chen Chuan.
Yang Ling felt darkness before her eyes, sensing that her connection with this shell had been severed. She could no longer control or perceive the outside world through her consciousness.
Suddenly, her breathing became rapid as Narcissus was almost disabled, unable to provide her with sufficient oxygen. In less than a minute, she would suffocate right there.
She tried to struggle, but it was futile. She was tightly wrapped by Narcissus's tendrils and internal soft tissues, which ensured that she was unaffected during combat. But now, it also bound her tightly, making it impossible to break free, not even a little. She couldn't even move.
As her consciousness was about to blur, a gap seemed to open before her, and under the light, a tall and upright figure stood, though their face was somewhat blurred. Fresh air rushed in, and she couldn't help but heave her chest, breathing deeply.
Chen Chuan glanced at her, noticing that her skin and the surrounding soft tissues were showing signs of adhesion and fusion.
He wasn't sure how long Yang Ling had been in this shell, but it probably hadn't been too long. If the fusion continued, the entire person might merge with it, becoming indistinguishable from each other.
But that wouldn't happen now.
Seeing that she was unharmed, he withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the field.
When the machine gun had fired, the United Heavy Drive's logistic technicians had immediately retreated into the rear passage, indicating that the active consciousness had intentionally distanced itself from the crowd. Moreover, the machine gunner hadn't received orders to target them, so most of them were unharmed. Only a few were hit by ricocheting bullets and flying debris, but they all wore protective suits and weren't ordinary people, so they didn't suffer serious injuries.
However, the gunner had paid extra attention to the two Black Steel Grade Fighters who had charged forward, concentrating their fire on their positions. Under the crossfire, they now lay on the ground.
Only the two Black Steel Grade Fighters were very experienced, immediately engaging Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque, making the gunners hesitant to shoot. Although they had the upper hand in terms of raw strength, it wasn't a complete dominance, leading to a stalemate in a short time.
Chen Chuan stood aside, not rushing to take action. This was a rare opportunity for Qin and Yuan to hone their skills.
Seeing that Chen Chuan had his hands free, the active consciousness body had stopped moving, and the female assistant on the other side was also in an unknown state, Falcon and Eel realized that their operation had failed. They were no match for an action-oriented investigation supervisor, and continuing to struggle was pointless.
So, they skillfully disengaged from Qin and Yuan's attacks, threw down their weapons, and immediately knelt, hugging their heads. Their actions were extremely standard.
"We surrender and are willing to cooperate with the investigation."
Chen Chuan looked at them, and these two were still useful. This time, with sufficient evidence and proper handling, it was enough to take down the entire United Heavy Drive branch.
"Clean up and take everyone back," he said.
All the members of the Processing Bureau in the field responded with a loud, robust "Yes, Supervisor!"
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(End of Chapter)
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