Chapter 700: Interception
Chapter 700: Interception
Narcissus slammed into the ground with force, causing the once sturdy surface to crack and shatter, leaving a large circle of fractures.
Despite the impact, Yang Ling, the Awareness Entity Being, did not feel much pain. Her resilient outer shell provided excellent protection, and the minor damages were swiftly repaired by her body's powerful regenerative abilities.
However, when she was grabbed, her consciousness perceived a significant threat, triggering a state of stress. She began to desperately draw upon the energy stored within her body, hoping to escape the crisis. Her long, flexible tail lashed out, and the sharp spikes at its end aimed towards the person behind her.
Chen Chuan noticed the incoming tail spike and dodged it with a slight head tilt. But the tail was incredibly agile, and after missing its initial target, it quickly coiled back, aiming for his head. However, before it could fully strike, Chen Chuan's body was lifted again, and he was slammed onto the ground once more. The tail lost its strength, and the protective vest only managed to weakly brush against it.
At that moment, two dull sounds of piercing the air echoed through the air. "Falcon" and "Eel" had noticed Narcissus's predicament and threw two throwing spears towards Chen Chuan.
Mid-flight, the spears were intercepted—one by a long staff and the other by a long spear.
Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque had been prepared, keeping a close eye on the two from the start. They were determined not to let them attack or interfere with Chen Chuan.
Just then, a figure flashed, and the female assistant dashed towards Chen Chuan with incredible speed.
As she ran, the force within her body tore through her administrative uniform, revealing the protective vest that hugged her figure underneath.
Astonishingly, she was a highly compatible Implant Fighter, a fact that had remained hidden until now.
This was because she had removed all her implants before entering the Central City, storing them in a special culture flask. After entering the city, she reimplanted them, and it took some time for her body to adjust and regain her full combat capabilities, effectively concealing her true strength.
At this moment, Su Wei was not present; he had been tasked by Chen Chuan to protect an important official. The other gunmen were also primarily focused on other fighters, neglecting the seemingly harmless "administrative staff" standing at the forefront. Thus, for a brief moment, she had no obstacles, and she rushed directly to Chen Chuan's side.
A crystal-like blade slid out from her hand, its edge incredibly sharp. This company-made weapon was capable of slicing through protective suits and tough bones.
The angle she chose was precise; it was the exact moment when Chen Chuan grabbed Narcissus and slammed her to the ground.
Chen Chuan glanced at her, and with a slight shift of his body, he dodged the incoming blade. This subtle movement deflected the strike, and the blade collided with his shoulder, shattering upon impact.
The female assistant, well-trained, did not halt her assault. She released the broken blade and extended her fingers, revealing bulging veins on the back of her hand. Sharp claws emerged from her fingertips, reaching for Chen Chuan's neck and shoulders.
But halfway through this motion, she suddenly felt a surge of weakness, as if her strength was ebbing away like a receding tide.
In that brief moment of contact, Chen Chuan's force had already transferred through the crystal blade. Although the blade design mitigated some of the impact, the Heart Force could be transmitted through the air, let alone through direct contact.
A gentle yet powerful force ravaged her body, shattering and disrupting the re-grown Altered Implants. As her fingers touched Chen Chuan's shoulders, the lack of internal support caused them to snap instantly.
The momentum of her attack continued, propelling her entire body towards Chen Chuan. The collision was akin to rotten wood meeting solid steel, accompanied by a series of bone-cracking sounds.
Chen Chuan didn't even spare her a glance. He grabbed Narcissus's leg and flung her to the side, followed by an explosive sound. The female assistant was thrown against the wall, landing in a heap like a pile of mud.
As the Awareness Entity slammed into the ground again, Chen Chuan felt a surge of struggling power in his palm, as if a slippery liquid was being secreted from the contact point. It felt like holding a fish freshly pulled from the water, wriggling vigorously.
Simultaneously, a force emerged from within her.
Chen Chuan was slightly taken aback. He had witnessed the combat of Active Conscious Entities like Wu Qi, but even Wu Qi couldn't manifest force.
This was because it required a comprehensive system and method of utilizing Altered Organizations, a technique developed and refined through generations of Fighters. While the Convergence Zone's life forms possessed Altered Organizations, they lacked the knowledge to wield force, relying solely on pure instinct.
Yet, the Awareness Entity before him had achieved it.
In reality, Narcissus was able to unleash her energy force, and the reason for this lies in the design of this model of the Awareness Entity, which considered the integration with the human body from the very beginning. All the altered organisms have undergone meticulous adjustments and repeated model testing, resulting in a comprehensive set of practical application methods, showcasing the technological prowess of Unifying Heavy Control.
All this information is stored within the Awareness Entity in the form of data, and once Yang Ling merges with it, she can quickly comprehend and learn how to utilize these altered organisms.
Given more time, as she gradually becomes familiar with them, she might even be able to devise an energy force tailored to her own body. If she can continue to adjust and correct some unreasonable altered organisms during subsequent practice, then once she grows, even Qiu Qianyang would not be her match.
But right now, Chen Chuan has something even more impressive to show.
When he shook earlier, he was actually holding back. The Yang Ling merged within was not acting of her own volition but was merely a controlled puppet. Therefore, he did not use his heart strength; otherwise, his energy force would have penetrated and disrupted the people and internal structures inside from the very beginning.
At this moment, he allows the energy force in front of him to change, and his own energy force responds accordingly. No matter how much Narcissus struggles, she cannot break free from him. His spiritual power repeatedly senses the operation and gaps within the altered organisms.
After a while, his eyes flash, and a tremor runs through his hand, sending a surge of energy force penetrating her body. From the outside, it's as if a wave of water flows over Narcissus's body.
Narcissus shudders violently and then goes completely limp. At this moment, most of the altered organisms and skeletal supports within her body have been shattered by Chen Chuan's energy force.
Yang Ling feels as if she is plunged into darkness, disconnected from this physical shell. She can no longer control or perceive the outside world through her consciousness.
Suddenly, her breathing becomes rapid as Narcissus's near-dysfunction prevents her from supplying sufficient oxygen. Within a minute, she will suffocate.
She tries to struggle, but it's futile. She is tightly wrapped by Narcissus's tentacles and internal soft tissues, a combat measure to ensure she remains unaffected. But now, it also binds her, making it impossible to free herself, not even by a little.
As her consciousness begins to blur, a sudden tear in front of her reveals a tall, upright figure under the light. Fresh air rushes in, causing her chest to heave, and she starts breathing deeply.
Chen Chuan takes a glance and notices that her skin and surrounding soft tissues are showing signs of adhesion and fusion.
In the end, the book is just a collection of words, and the truth lies in the experience itself.
He is unsure how long Yang Ling has been inside this body, but it hasn't been an extended period. If this fusion continues, the entire person might become permanently fused, indistinguishable from one another.
But that won't happen now.
Seeing that she is unharmed, he withdraws his gaze and shifts his attention to the field.
When the machine gun fired, the support staff of Unifying Heavy Control quickly retreated into the rear passage, indicating that the active consciousness intentionally distanced itself from the crowd. Additionally, the machine gunner did not receive orders to target them, so most of them were unharmed. Only a few were hit by ricocheting bullets and flying debris, but they were all wearing protective vests and were not ordinary individuals, so they did not sustain serious injuries.
However, the gunner paid special attention to the third-limitation fighters who charged forward. Almost all the bullets were concentrated on their positions, and under the crossfire, they now lie on the ground.
Only the two black steel-level fighters, with their extensive experience, immediately engaged Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque, causing the gunners to hesitate. Although they had a clear advantage in terms of raw power, it wasn't a complete domination, resulting in a stalemate for a brief moment.
Chen Chuan, standing on the sidelines, did not rush to intervene. This was a rare opportunity for Qin and Yuan to hone their skills, which would benefit them.
Falcon and Eel, seeing Chen Chuan free to act, realized that the consciousness entity below had gone silent, and the female assistant on the other side was also in an unknown state. They knew that this action had failed, and they were no match for a competent investigation manager. Continuing to drag this out would be pointless.
So, after deflecting Qin and Yuan's attacks, they efficiently discarded their weapons and immediately knelt down, hugging their heads with their hands in a highly standard gesture of surrender.
"We surrender and are willing to cooperate with the investigation."
Chen Chuan glanced at them, recognizing their potential value. With sufficient evidence and proper handling, they could take down the entire Unifying Heavy Control branch.
He instructed, "Clean up and take everyone back."
All the members of the Processing Bureau in the field responded with a loud, resonant "Yes, Manager!"
(End of Chapter)
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