Chapter 711: The Confrontation
Chapter 711: The Confrontation
"Cough, cough," Han Guanli coughed, spitting out fragments of broken teeth and blood from his mouth. He crawled a few feet, using both his hands and feet, and attempted to stand up again.
His heart pumped vital essence blood, repairing the damaged areas of his body.
After staggering a few steps forward, he finally straightened his body. Just as he turned to face Chen Chuan, a powerful force struck him from behind, causing his chest and abdomen to lurch forward dramatically before he was slammed back down.
Moments later, through the regenerative power of his vital essence blood, he stood up again. But the outcome was the same as before; a counterforce knocked him back down.
This scene repeated itself over the next ten minutes. Each time Han Guanli was knocked down, he stubbornly stood up, only to be struck down again the moment he rose. Every time he tried to get up, he was met with relentless blows, leaving him with no choice but to stay down or crawl.
Chen Chuan was clearly conveying a message through these actions: Han Guanli was not worthy of standing; he deserved only to crawl or lie there.
At this moment, Han Guanli's face could no longer maintain its previous composure. His eyes were bloodshot, and his chest heaved violently.
This helpless situation, where he could only endure the beating without being able to fight back, evoked a sense of powerlessness even among the onlookers. Han Guanli, being at the center of it, felt utterly hopeless, yet he refused to give in.
"Haaah!" he roared, unleashing a wave of mental energy that caused even the tiny pebbles on the ground to jump. Insects passing by fell to the ground with a crackling sound.
However, this time, they were well-prepared to capture him. The nearest person was several hundred meters away, ensuring that no one else would be affected.
Chen Chuan approached, unaffected by the display, until he stood before Han Guanli. The latter instinctively threw a punch, but Chen Chuan effortlessly seized his wrist. At the point of contact, a visible explosion of energy erupted, accompanied by the sound of shattering bones.
Han Guanli's face contorted in agony, ignoring his twisted and deformed arm, as he desperately channeled his inner power. But his three-phased power, no matter how intensely he projected it towards Chen Chuan, remained utterly silent, receiving no response.
This situation was not only physically traumatic but also severely undermined Han Guanli's confidence in his martial abilities.
Chen Chuan maintained his grip, and suddenly, Han Guanli's arm seemed to ripple like a surging wave. It was as if the incoming force was dispersing and then penetrating back, followed by a loud bang. Han Guanli's entire arm exploded outward, spraying blood and flesh.
Han Guanli's head snapped back, and he let out a guttural "Ugh!" His body staggered half a step backward, and he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with organ fragments. He stood there, wobbling and on the verge of collapse.
The arm that had been injured by Wen Zhuguan earlier required a significant amount of vital essence blood to heal. During the recent fight, he had continuously drained and squeezed out his vital essence blood to repair the damage, leaving him with almost no energy to sustain himself.
At that moment, Chen Chuan released his hand and extended a finger, swiftly striking Han Guanli's glabella. Han Guanli's body trembled, and he stumbled backward several steps. Moments later, his flesh and limbs exploded with a series of loud cracks, and the falling flesh and blood splattered across the ground, revealing a skeletal frame beneath.
Yet, he was still alive. The vitality of a third-limit combatant sustained his life force, but at this moment, only the altered tissues in his organs remained intact. The rest of his altered tissues had been completely shattered and damaged by a gentle force, almost halting any regeneration. He was barely clinging to life.
Processing Bureau members on both sides of the street watched in horror as a bloodied skeleton staggered a few steps and then fell to its knees with a loud crack, finally resting its head against the ground.
A hush fell over the entire scene.
Chen Chuan approached the kneeling Han Guanli, grabbed his spine, and lifted him up. Han Guanli's body was almost devoid of flesh and blood, making him incredibly light. There was barely any weight left in him.
If it weren't for the need to extract information from Han Guanli, uncover the identities of those backing him, and gather evidence, Chen Chuan would have killed him on the spot.
Chen Chuan spoke to the Boundary Token, and at that moment, Processing Bureau members from both sides stepped forward, aiming their guns at the people in Han Guanli's vehicle and ordering them to get out.
None of them resisted. They obediently exited the vehicle, surrendered all their weapons, and were then handcuffed with special restraints and escorted to a detention vehicle.
After securing Han Guanli in the vehicle, Chen Chuan surveyed the surroundings. Everyone present was staring at him. He glanced around and, using the Boundary Token, conveyed a message to all personnel at the scene and within the Processing Bureau:
"By the order of my superiors, from this moment on, I am taking over all affairs within and outside the Processing Bureau!"
In the communication channel, all Processing Bureau members responded in unison: "Yes, Supervisor!" The loud affirmation reverberated through the entire street, echoing even beyond the boundaries of the area.
Chen Chuan retrieved the Snow Lady Sword and strode towards his dedicated vehicle. As he sat inside, he instructed the operator, "Dispatch the team, we're heading back to the Processing Bureau." Outside, the street was cleared, and the vehicles tasked with blocking and arming were withdrawing, while the airship above slowly shifted, following the convoy as it sped forward.
In the main seat, he instructed the operator to send a confidential message to Commissioner Cao, informing him that the situation here had been handled.
However, Commissioner Cao might have already been informed of the outcome at this point.
The swiftness with which they learned the truth this time was due to the presence of someone from the General Administration Bureau within Han Guanli's inner circle.
Despite Han Guanli's distrust of everyone, before taking action against Wen Zhuguan, he had brainwashed his subordinates using mind control and psychic means. But the infiltrators had taken certain precautions beforehand, and after the incident, they quickly regained consciousness. Once their memories were restored, they found a way to send out the message.
Minutes after sending the telegram, Chen Chuan received a reply. After reading it, he looked forward and realized it was time to intensify the interrogation.
Han Guanli's actions indicated that there was someone backing him, and there might even be a hidden presence from the 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 Processing Bureau.
Upon entering the bureau, Chen Chuan began organizing the interrogation. Not only had they captured Han Guanli and his followers, but even before the raid, Han Guanli's subordinates within the bureau had been brought under control.
During the raid, all the divisions had acted simultaneously, and Han Guanli's remaining forces and personnel had been thoroughly eliminated from top to bottom.
As this was a critical moment, there could be no leniency. Even those with mere suspicions were detained, and the screening process would take place later.
In the midst of processing, Chen Chuan suddenly sensed a message in his Boundary Token. Initially, he didn't pay attention, but then he realized it was a message transmitted directly to his token without going through the field domain information.
He glanced at it, his expression shifting slightly. After a moment of thought, he instructed Zou Jinhang to take charge of the bureau's security during his absence.
Zou Jinhang was Xu Chan's most trusted partner, also an execution captain. He was the only remaining execution captain in the Central City at the moment. When Xu Chan was absent, Zou Jinhang would take charge, ensuring stability.
After giving instructions, Chen Chuan left the building, driving to the Crystal Dew District pier. He parked his car and stepped out.
The pier was empty moments ago, but now, as he looked up, he saw a figure standing there with hands in pockets, gazing at the golden waves shimmering under the sunlight.
A 6, 1, 9, 1, and 8 version was available!
Chen Chuan approached the figure and asked, "Teacher Xue, you're back?"
Teacher Xue smiled and said, "I said I'd return after some time, and now is the right moment."
Chen Chuan was surprised by his early return. He had expected him to come back later, but he also knew that a fighter wouldn't wander around aimlessly. This visit must have been for a different reason.
"Teacher Xue, is there something you need?" Chen Chuan asked.
Teacher Xue looked up at the airship flying overhead, and in that instant, his gaze seemed to penetrate the sea, focusing on a target far in the distance.
"The Coalition delegation has been waiting outside the Central City for so long; someone needs to take care of this," he said.
Chen Chuan nodded in understanding. Now, the reason for this action became clear.
"Student Chen, I mentioned I'd return to check on your cultivation progress, but your improvement has exceeded my expectations," Teacher Xue said, his eyes holding a deeper meaning.
He glanced at Chen Chuan and said, "At this level... hmm... I thought it would take some more time, but now it seems I can give you some things in advance."
Teacher Xue reached into his pocket, took out an object, and tossed it to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan caught it, opened his hand, and saw that it resembled a small green tangerine.
"When you feel it's appropriate, eat it," Teacher Xue instructed.
Chen Chuan didn't ask for an explanation, and Teacher Xue didn't offer one. Chen Chuan nodded and placed the object in his pocket.
"I said I'd teach you for half a year. From now on, I'll be staying at the Wu Yi Academy. If you have any questions about spiritual cultivation, you can contact me through the academy's platform," Teacher Xue said.
"Okay, Teacher Xue," Chen Chuan replied.
At that moment, a notification sounded in his Boundary Token. He checked it and saw that it was a message from the interrogation team leader. He connected to the call and asked, "How's the situation?"
The leader replied, "Commissioner Chen, Han Fu... Han Guanli wants to see you."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered, and he said, "I'll be right back." But when he looked up again, the pier above was empty, and Teacher Xue's figure had disappeared without a trace.
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(End of Chapter)
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