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Chapter 773: Breaking the Old Formation
Chapter 773: Breaking the Old Formation
Wan Yunshan quickly exited the cabin with the relic in hand, leaping down from the balcony on the side. The high-altitude air currents rushed in, causing the decorations around to sway.
The deputy officer hurriedly closed the cabin door, restoring the cabin's tranquility.
Xue Shou turned to Chen Chuan and asked, "Chen, have you broken through the limit?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "This time, I have to thank Scholar Xue for his guidance."
Xue Shou smiled, "It's all your own cultivation. I merely played a guiding role."
"It's not just that."
Chen Chuan spoke earnestly, "When I encountered danger, Scholar Xue not only guided me but also taught me some unique techniques and special methods. With his help, I was able to break through more smoothly."
Hearing this, Xue Shou nodded slightly, his expression revealing a hint of surprise.
Previously, he had sent a strand of psychic energy to shield Chen Chuan, allowing him to evade danger. However, this psychic energy had no connection to his physical body, and unless it could be brought back to merge with him, he wouldn't know the specifics of what had happened.
But with Chen Chuan's words, Xue Shou could roughly guess the situation. The psychic energy was completely in sync with his will and behavior patterns, so whatever actions it took would likely mirror his own if he were physically present.
Yao Zhiyi, standing nearby, spoke up, "Scholar Xue's guidance was excellent. Jinbei Dao Central City has gained another fighter. Chen Director played a significant role in this operation, and Wei Guozhen was killed by him alone."
Xue Shou was slightly taken aback. He had taught Chen Chuan, and he was aware of his basic situation. It was expected that Chen Chuan would become a fighter, but for him to immediately rival Wei Guozhen after his breakthrough and defeat him in battle was no easy feat.
However, it wasn't entirely far-fetched. Xue Shou had confronted Wei Guozhen before and had a good grasp of his strength. If it weren't for the unsuitability of engaging in a full-scale battle in the central city, he would have had the confidence to take Wei Guozhen down directly, given Chen Chuan's previous performance and his chances of victory after breaking through.
What was unusual was that Chen Chuan had faced off against this person.
Xue Shou asked, "Did someone intervene in this matter?"
Yao Zhiyi spoke solemnly, "It's that person we mentioned to Scholar Xue earlier—Zhao Zhenye, the traitor of the Pure Sect. He showed up as expected."
He briefly described the situation and added, "If it weren't for Chen Director's timely breakthrough and successful interception of Wei Guozhen, Zhao Zhenye might have escaped with the relic."
Xue Shou smiled, "Even if he had taken the relic back, the outcome wouldn't have been much different."
Yao Zhiyi slowly nodded.
Zhao Zhenye was injured, and he could only hold out for a short time against the two of them. Once Wei Guozhen obtained the relic, he would undoubtedly choose to retreat. As for Gai Shuhe, since he had fled earlier, Wei Guozhen would have to face the siege of the three of them upon his return, leaving him with no chance of survival.
If Gai Shuhe had chosen to stay, he still wouldn't have had much chance against the three of them. Their most likely outcome would have been to capture both of them, or at least take down one.
Yao Zhiyi spoke with a heavy voice, "Zhao Zhenye's presence in the fusion zone remains a threat. Since he hasn't clearly stated his position, we can temporarily ignore him. But now that he's obstructed us, it's evident he's chosen his side. We can't pretend not to see it anymore."
Xue Shou smiled, "Since he's a traitor of the Pure Sect, the Pure Sect should take care of him."
"Hopefully so. This Zhao Zhenye is not to be underestimated."
Yao Zhiyi's expression turned solemn. Having fought Zhao Zhenye, he knew their chances of victory were slim if Zhao Zhenye was at his full strength.
Chen Chuan's gaze deepened as he considered the situation. As one of the main leaders of the Pure Sect's Jinbei Dao branch and having now broken through the fourth limit, Zhao Zhenye would be the problem he needed to address next.
Xue Shou glanced outside and said, "I need to take my leave first." He smiled and added, "See you both in the central city." With that, he disappeared from the chair.
Chen Chuan looked at the empty chair, guessing that Scholar Xue might have taken the path of the divine visage mentioned by Principal Yao.
As Xue Shou left, Yao Zhiyi picked up a teacup, took a sip, and then reached into his ritual cloak, pulling out an object and tossing it to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan caught it and examined it. It resembled a grape-like fruit with a soft and resilient surface, and there were some roots, stems, and veins attached to it.
"Principal, what is this?"
Yao Zhiyi explained, "I saw your bird lizard. It was likely bred using the techniques of the Secret Snake Sect and then modified by some anomaly organization, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "Principal Yao, your insight is like a blazing torch."
Yao Zhiyi gestured to the object in his hand and said, "This was given to me by the bio research institute. It can compensate for the innate deficiencies of these modified organisms. I don't have any decent modified creatures with me now, so it's of no use to me. I thought I'd give it to you instead."
Chen Chuan didn't refuse. Such a thing would indeed be useful for Chao Ming, and he could figure out a way to repay the favor later. He couldn't decline, so he said, "Thank you, Principal Yao."
Yao Zhiyi continued, "You are the second person in Jinbei Dao to achieve the fighter level in the past few decades. After returning, I will submit your situation to the capital, and there may be someone sent to find you soon. Your position may also be adjusted, and you will be given a new appointment."
With a sigh, he said, "The rise of fighters has undoubtedly changed the landscape in many places, and things will never be the same again. You must be prepared for this."
Chen Chuan nodded, well aware of this fact. The destructive power of fighters was evident, and the government would certainly not treat them the same way they did ordinary third-limit fighters.
After a moment's thought, Chen Chuan asked, "Principal Yao, how is the situation at the World Ring?"
Yao Zhiyi replied, "We've received word that the breach will be sealed by the end of the year at the latest, and possibly as early as the end of this month. That's why Xiao Wan returned so quickly."
Chen Chuan acknowledged this with a sound of agreement. Although the damage to the World Ring had indeed constrained Jinbei Dao's forces and caused quite a stir, it had also presented numerous opportunities.
Chen Chuan had a feeling that if he hadn't reached the fourth limit at this moment and waited until after the World Ring was sealed to attempt it, it would likely be even more challenging.
Just then, he heard the sound of spinning propellers from outside, along with the increasingly clear sounds of machine guns and artillery fire. Looking out the porthole, he saw numerous old imperial household airships fleeing in the distance, some of which would suddenly catch fire and plummet from the sky.
On the ground, he could also see the disarray of the old imperial household's massive army, with countless soldiers and horses frantically fleeing amidst the gunfire.
In the sky, Datong's airships were pursuing and firing their machine guns at the retreating troops, but few soldiers dared to turn and fight back.
It seemed that without a fighter like Wei Guozhen to hold the line, the entire army's morale had collapsed. Even if they fought with all their might, it was futile; it only made it easier for Datong to carry out their encirclement and suppression here. With two fighters, Wan Yunshan and Xue Shou, holding the line, the opposing forces had no chance of a comeback.
After observing for a while, Yao Zhiyi sighed, "I've been stationed here for many years, witnessing countless sacrifices. Now that we've achieved victory, unless there are special circumstances, large-scale battles should be a thing of the past."
But..."
His expression turned solemn, "We're not just dealing with the Fusion Zone. Chen Chuan, given your position, you should be well aware of the Municipal Parliament's stance, right?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I am. I've experienced their methods firsthand."
Yao Zhiyi's voice turned cold, "On one hand, they have the backing of various companies in Central City, and on the other, they secretly collude with the old imperial household. The old imperial household knows that their existence is beneficial to them, and there's an unspoken understanding between them. So, every time we try to deal with one side, the other side interferes, dragging us down in various ways. We suppress one side, and the other side rises up. This time, after crushing the old imperial household's forces in Jinbei Dao, we can focus on dealing with the Municipal Parliament."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Principal Yao, does the Municipal Parliament have any fighters?"
"They don't have any fighters."
Yao Zhiyi spoke solemnly, "But they have an active consciousness entity that has gathered a vast amount of biotechnology, and their technological level is extremely high, comparable to Red Veil. Moreover, they've been continuously investing in it over the years, and we suspect they may have even obtained support from the old imperial household's anomalous beings.
This active consciousness has never shown itself, and we've been unable to verify it. The Government Hall has raised concerns about its security, suggesting that it should undergo inspection and evaluation, but the Municipal Parliament has repeatedly obstructed this, delaying it until now.
If the news of you becoming a fighter reaches them, it will undoubtedly cause panic, especially among the Municipal Parliament. This is because, even without mentioning the old imperial household's affairs, your very existence has already disrupted the balance they've been trying to maintain."
"Principal Yao, is Wan Xue a graduate of Wu Yi Academy?" Chen Chuan asked.
"It's not the same."
Yao Zhiyi explained, "Xiao Wan joined the military after graduation, and it was over a decade later that he became a fighter. By then, he had already been transferred to guard the World Ring, and his records were sealed. During this time, he never returned to Jinbei Dao, so no one noticed when he was transferred back."
He turned to Chen Chuan, "The Municipal Parliament will do everything in their power to get you out of here."
Chen Chuan's voice remained calm, "That's for sure."
Yao Zhiyi nodded, "Violence is the root of everything. Only when both sides in a conflict have reservations about each other's power will they sit down to negotiate. Without sufficient might, no matter how loudly you speak, no one will listen. They understand this principle, so they'll likely seek external assistance. Not just possibly, but definitely."
Chen Chuan agreed, knowing that the Union and the Linax Federation would likely not want Central City to fall entirely under Datong's government control. Additionally, there was probably another entity that had slipped through the World Ring and was hiding within Central City, but its current whereabouts were unknown.
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(End of Chapter)
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