Chapter 711: The Confrontation
Chapter 711: The Confrontation
Coughing, Han Zhuguan spat out broken teeth and blood, then crawled and struggled to stand up, using both hands and feet.
His heart pumped out essence blood to repair the damaged areas.
After staggering a few steps, he finally straightened his body. However, just as he turned to face Chen Chuan, a powerful force struck him from behind. His chest and abdomen protruded forward dramatically, and he was knocked back again.
After a brief moment, he stood up again with the help of essence blood, but the result was the same as before—he was struck down by a resisting force.
This scene repeated itself for over ten minutes. Each time Han Zhuguan was knocked down, he stubbornly stood up, only to be knocked down again. Every time he got up, he would have a chance to recover, but as soon as he tried to rise, he would be struck down mercilessly.
Chen Chuan was clearly sending a message: Han Zhuguan didn't deserve to stand; he only deserved to crawl or lie there.
At this moment, Han Zhuguan's face could no longer maintain its previous calm expression. His eyes turned crimson, and his chest heaved violently.
The helplessness of being beaten without being able to fight back made even the onlookers feel powerless. Han Zhuguan, being in the midst of it, felt desperate yet unwilling to give up.
"Roar!"
He let out a roar, and a mental wave rippled out, causing even the tiny stones on the ground to jump, and passing insects to fall with a crackling sound.
However, this time, they were well-prepared to capture him. The nearest people were several hundred meters away, so his actions didn't affect anyone else.
Chen Chuan ignored the mental wave as if it were a gentle breeze and continued walking towards Han Zhuguan. When he reached him, Han Zhuguan instinctively punched, but Chen Chuan grabbed his wrist. A visible blast of energy erupted, accompanied by the sound of shattering bones.
Han Zhuguan's face contorted in agony, ignoring his twisted and deformed arm. He desperately tried to stimulate his heart power, but his triphasic power, no matter how much he tried to penetrate Chen Chuan's defenses, met with no response.
This situation not only caused physical injury but also severely shattered Han Zhuguan's confidence in his own martial abilities.
Chen Chuan maintained his grip, but Han Zhuguan's arm suddenly exhibited a surging wave-like phenomenon. This was the result of dispersing the incoming force and then counter-penetrating it. A loud bang followed, and all the flesh and blood on Han Zhuguan's entire arm exploded outward.
Han Zhuguan leaned back, his throat emitting a guttural sound. He staggered backward and spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with internal organ fragments. His body trembled, barely holding on.
His previously injured arm, which had been struck by Wen Guanli, had been restored using a significant amount of essence blood. During the recent fight, he had continuously squeezed and stimulated his essence blood to repair his injuries. By now, his essence blood was almost depleted, leaving him powerless.
At this point, Chen Chuan released his hand and quickly pointed at Han Zhuguan's forehead. Han Zhuguan's body shook, and he stumbled backward. Moments later, the flesh and blood on his body and limbs exploded with a series of cracks, covering the ground with blood and flesh. He instantly transformed into a skeletal frame with only his head remaining intact.
Yet, he was still alive. The vitality of a Third Limit Fighter sustained his life force, but at this moment, only the altered organism of his internal organs remained intact. The altered organisms in other parts of his body were all shattered and broken by a gentle force, almost halting the restoration process, leaving him barely alive.
The processing bureau members on both sides of the street watched in horror as a blood skeleton staggered, took a few steps, then fell to its knees with a loud crack, finally resting its head on the ground, facing downward.
A moment of silence ensued.
Chen Chuan approached the kneeling Han Zhuguan, grabbed his spine, and lifted him up. Han Zhuguan's body was almost devoid of flesh and blood, making him incredibly light.
If it weren't for the need to extract information from Han Zhuguan and uncover the people behind him, providing the necessary evidence, Chen Chuan would have killed him on the spot.
Chen Chuan spoke to the Dimensional Token, and at that moment, the processing bureau members on both sides stepped forward, aiming their guns at the people in Han Zhuguan's vehicle.
None of them resisted. They obediently exited the car, surrendered all their weapons, and were then handcuffed and escorted to a detention vehicle.
After securing Han Zhuguan in the vehicle, Chen Chuan surveyed the scene. Everyone present was staring at him. He glanced around and, using the Dimensional Token, issued an order to all personnel in the processing bureau:
"By order of the higher-ups, from this moment on, I am taking over all matters inside and outside the processing bureau!"
A unified response echoed through the communication channel: "Yes, Supervisor!" The loud sound reverberated throughout the street, audible even outside the area, fading into the distance.
Chen Chuan retrieved the Snow Queen Saber and strode towards his luxury vehicle. As he got in, he said, "Dismiss the team, let's head back to the Handling Bureau." Beyond this street, the armed vehicles responsible for the blockade began to withdraw, and the airships in the sky also moved slowly, following the convoy and flying forward.
On the main seat, he now instructed the telegraph operator to send a telegram via a secret channel to inform Commissioner Cao that the situation here had been handled.
However, Commissioner Cao might have already learned about the outcome on this side.
The reason for learning the truth so quickly this time was due to the presence of someone from the Bureau of Administration within Han Supervisor's circle.
Despite Han Supervisor's distrust of everyone, before taking action against Supervisor Wen, he had brainwashed his subordinates using drugs and mental means. But the undercover personnel had taken certain precautionary measures beforehand and quickly regained consciousness afterward. After recovering their memories, they found a way to get the message out.
A few minutes after sending the telegram, he received a reply. After reading it, he looked ahead, knowing that returning now meant intensifying the interrogation.
The fact that Han Supervisor could do these things clearly indicated that there was someone backing him, possibly a hidden figure within Wu Yi Academy. This time, they had to find a way to expose them as well.
After more than ten minutes, the group returned to the Handling Bureau.
Upon entering the headquarters, Chen Chuan began arranging the interrogation. This time, not only had they captured Han Supervisor and his group, but in reality, the people under Han Supervisor within the headquarters had also been brought under control early on.
During the previous operation, all the sub-bureaus had acted simultaneously, and Han Supervisor's remaining forces and personnel had been swept clean from top to bottom.
Because it was a critical moment, there could be no leniency, so even those with mere suspicions were brought under control. They would be slowly vetted afterward.
In the midst of handling the situation, he suddenly sensed a message in his Dimensional Token. Initially, he didn't pay much attention, but soon discovered that it was transmitted directly to his token without using field information.
He glanced at it, his expression slightly moved, and after a moment of thought, he instructed Zou Jinhang, indicating that he needed to go out for a while and that the latter was responsible for the bureau's security during his absence.
Zou Jinhang was Xu Chanzhu's most trusted partner and also an Execution Captain, currently the only one remaining in Central City. In his absence, this person would preside over the situation, ensuring stability.
After giving the instructions, Chen Chuan left the building, got into his car, and drove straight to the Crystal Dew District wharf. He parked the car and stepped out.
The wharf was empty just moments ago, but now, as he looked up, he saw a figure standing there with hands in pockets, gazing at the sun-drenched waves shimmering with golden light.
Chen Chuan approached and said, "Schu Laoshi, you're back?"
Schu Shou smiled and said, "I said I'd be back after some time, and now is the right moment."
Chen Chuan was surprised at his early return. He had assumed it would be later, but he also knew that a fighter wouldn't wander around aimlessly. This sudden appearance must be for a different reason.
He asked, "Schu Laoshi, is there something urgent?"
Schu Shou looked up at the airships flying overhead and, in that instant, his gaze seemed to penetrate the sea surface, seeing a target far in the distance.
He said, "The representative of the Union has been waiting outside Central City for quite some time now. Someone needs to take charge of this."
Chen Chuan nodded, understanding that this was the reason for his early return.
"Chen Chuan, I said I'd come back to check on your cultivation progress, but your improvement has exceeded my expectations," Schu Laoshi said, looking at him with deep meaning. "At this level... hmm... I thought it would take longer, but now it seems I can give you something in advance."
He reached into his pocket, took out an object, and tossed it to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan caught it and looked at it in his hand. It resembled a small green tangerine.
Schu Shou said, "When you feel it's appropriate, eat it."
Chen Chuan saw that he didn't explain what it was, so he didn't ask further. He nodded and put it in his pocket.
Schu Shou said, "I promised to teach you for six months. From now on, I'll be staying at Wu Yi Academy. If you have any questions about spiritual cultivation, you can contact me through the academy's platform."
Chen Chuan replied, "Okay, Schu Laoshi."
At that moment, a notification sounded in his Dimensional Token. He checked it and saw that it was a message from the Interrogation Team Leader, so he apologized to Schu Shou and accepted the call. "What's the situation?" he asked.
The leader said, "Chen Supervisor, Han... Han Fu wants to see you."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered, and he said, "I'll be right back." When he finished speaking and looked up again, the wharf was empty, and Schu Shou had disappeared without a trace.
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(End of Chapter)
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