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Chapter 781: The Fallen Ash Returns as One
Chapter 781: The Fallen Ash Returns as One
The massive monster airship tore apart in mid-air, its fragments seemingly suspended for a moment before the ruptured air sacs rained down, carrying the remnants of unspent fireworks.
Occasionally, specially designed explosive cannonballs detonated in mid-air, creating a continuous roar and flash of fire, as if countless fireworks had been ignited simultaneously.
Inside the Municipal Parliament Building, two senators who had been watching the spectacle with wine glasses in hand now stared in stunned silence.
The screen in front of them continued to flicker, perhaps due to the airship's explosion or the influence of that radiant mass.
"What is that? What the hell is that?"
Both senators felt a sense of unease rising within them. They sensed that the situation had spiraled beyond their control and comprehension.
At that moment, one senator's world gateway began to flicker, indicating an incoming emergency signal. They answered it, and a series of disjointed, garbled sounds emerged, heavily distorted as if by severe interference. Only fragments like "withdraw... retreat... fighter..." could be discerned.
But even these words soon became unintelligible, leaving only a hissing noise.
He impatiently asked, "What the hell did he say?"
The other senator's face turned pale. "That... that... it's a fighter..."
"A fighter? You mean... a fighter?!"
The senator across from him finally reacted, his expression a mix of disbelief and suspicion, as if they were playing a prank on him.
After a while, he slammed his wine glass onto the ground, splattering red wine everywhere. He cursed, losing his composure,
"I sent people to capture him, I even issued a wanted order. Now they come and tell me it's a fighter? Are you kidding me? I'm supposed to chase a fighter?"
But after his outburst, he was enveloped by deep fear.
The higher they climbed in the hierarchy, the clearer it became that a fighter's influence and destructive power were not to be underestimated. If they had known they were dealing with a fighter, they wouldn't have taken such drastic measures, no, they wouldn't have been so foolish as to resort to violence!
The problem was that all attack orders had to go through them, so if the fighter retaliated against them, it would be reasonable. How could they defend themselves then?
His eyes turned bloodshot as he exclaimed, "It's not just us; the Parliament must help us stop him. They can't abandon us; we'll all perish together!"
At that moment, not only were they in a panic, but the entire Parliament was in chaos.
Many senators, who had initially been gloating over their plan, suddenly realized that the person they thought they could easily coerce was a fighter. Moreover, this fighter had boldly displayed their strength and destructive power in the Capital City.
It was rare for a fighter to act this way in the Capital City. Firstly, fighters usually wouldn't waste their energy on things of no value, and secondly, most fighters were subject to certain restrictions due to agreements and self-imposed constraints.
The crucial point was the latter; if a fighter didn't want to be constrained, there was no stopping them unless an equally powerful force was present to counter and restrain them. And right now, no one knew what Chen Chuan intended to do next.
What they didn't know was whether the Government Hall was condoning this. This was their greatest fear, as they had been worrying about this very possibility.
If the situation were left unchecked, it might spiral into an unknown abyss.
One senator shouted, "Activate the Spider Guard! We must activate the Spider Guard!" This was the active consciousness entity under their control, and currently, it was the only thing that could give them a sense of security.
With this decision, many felt the situation wasn't as dire as they had thought. It could still be salvaged, and they immediately made a series of arrangements.
First, they withdrew all false accusations and investigations against the fighter. After all, it was unreasonable to expect someone to restrain themselves while their reputation and interests were being attacked.
Simultaneously, they ordered all media outlets under the Parliament to clarify that the entire incident was a misunderstanding. The so-called contamination detected posed no threat to citizens, and the Emergency Task Center had made a grave mistake. All subsequent actions were taken without the Parliament's knowledge.
To distance themselves from the incident, they could sacrifice the two main responsible senators to appease the fighter's anger. At least, they should ensure there's no further public outbursts from the fighter.
Although these actions were like slapping themselves in the face, the situation forced their hand.
Next, they contacted the Union and Linax Federation, seeking their support and help to suppress the matter as much as possible.
Throughout, the Speaker of the Parliament remained seated, watching the senators' heated discussions without saying much. He stood up, left the meeting room, and entered another, where a man wearing sunglasses awaited.
The man greeted the Speaker, "Mr. Speaker, you don't seem nervous at all."
The Speaker sat down opposite him, "I wasn't nervous to begin with. Due to the unique nature of the Fusion Zone, the Government Hall cannot openly disclose the situation. Therefore, the Defense Department's military victory in the Fusion Zone doesn't translate into political advantage like it did in their previous conquest of Feng De Zone."
The imbalance lies in the high-end combat power, which has been a concern of ours, and I believe your faction can provide us with assistance in this regard."
The man across from him smiled gently, "Does the Speaker have such faith in us?"
Speaker Quan said, "You are aware that I have always maintained an accepting attitude towards your faction and have supported your development in the Central City. I believe you can sense our goodwill."
As for that Chen Director, he is from the Pure Sect, and previously, the Pure Sect even dispatched two fighters for him. It seems the Pure Sect intends to return to Ji Bei Province. If the Government Hall gains the upper hand, there will be no obstacles, and I believe your faction understands the Pure Sect's principles."
He had been a senator for twenty years, and he was well aware that the Pure Sect had a significant presence in Ji Bei Province back then. It was only after a sudden change that they completely withdrew, and behind that incident, there were hints of the Fusion Sect and the Refinement Sect's involvement.
Since then, the Central City of Ji Bei Province has been an important base for the Fusion Sect and the Refinement Sect. These people would certainly not want the Pure Sect to return.
Now that a fighter from the Pure Sect has appeared, if the two sects do not respond, it will only allow the Pure Sect to continue growing stronger. Unlike those senators, he is not in a hurry; he knows that these two sects will be the first to act.
The man smiled and said, "Speaker Quan, we've always had a good cooperation, and we also believe that maintaining the current situation is best. However, factional fighting is something we must strive to avoid, and the overall environment does not permit it. I trust you understand."
Speaker Quan replied, "I understand." He paused and said, "Balance is the most crucial thing."
The man said, "I'm glad you understand. I've already sent out the message. Unless something unexpected happens, we will dispatch a fighter here. But I'd rather extend an invitation in the name of Ji Bei Province before this person arrives."
Speaker Quan nodded, "That's what we should do."
However, let me speak from a bystander's perspective for a moment. "If I were you, I'd first find a way to pacify this person's anger. At any time, offending a fighter is unwise. Regardless of whether our fighter arrives or not, some necessary costs must be paid."
He emphasized, "What I mean is that in reality, fighters do not want to see any of their peers treated unfairly, even if they are enemies.
Speaker Quan's heart skipped a beat. He considered this carefully and said, "I will handle this matter appropriately."
In the Processing Bureau Square, all the airships in the distance had come to a halt, witnessing such a shocking scene. No one dared to fire their guns recklessly.
Fragments and remnants of the monster airship continued to fall, but soon, a layer of black ash covered the square's surroundings.
Chen Chuan stood in the middle of the square, and within a few dozen meters of him, there was not a single speck of ash that fell, making the empty space around him very noticeable. This scene was witnessed by countless people at that moment.
Far away, Xu Chan and the others looked up at the flying flames and falling ash, feeling shocked and also a sense of awe.
Captain Lv stood there in a daze for a while, then suddenly grabbed Xu Chan's shoulder, excitedly saying, "Captain Xu, Old Xu, Chen Director, he... he's a fighter, right? You knew it all along, didn't you? Didn't you?" He was a bit tongue-tied.
Xu Chan understood his excitement and said, "Do you remember who we traveled with on the way back? I had my suspicions then.
"Yes, yes, yes..." Captain Lv nodded vigorously.
Captains Hai and Hu looked at each other, and they could see the shock and uncontrollable joy in each other's eyes.
They were not from the Processing Bureau. After returning to the Central City, they still had to report to the Defense Department and the Government Hall. But because of their past camaraderie in battle, they followed along this time. They never expected to witness such a scene.
A fighter!
As third-limit fighters, few people understood the significance of these words better than they did.
Chen Chuan paid no further attention to the airships hovering there. He turned and walked towards the Processing Bureau, while the other team members quickly gathered around him.
At that moment, in a protective armored vehicle across the square, a field creature was responsible for broadcasting the situation. Inside, a host who had come along bit her lip and, amidst her colleagues' exclamations, pushed open the vehicle door. She kicked off her high heels and, with great daring, ran across the street. She called out to Chen Chuan's back, "Director Chen!"
Chen Chuan turned to look.
The host immediately quickened her pace and said, "Director Chen, you're the director of the Processing Bureau, right? You, as the director, have no qualms about slaughtering these combat enforcers. I want to say that even if you have such power, you don't have the right to arbitrarily take away these people's lives, do you?"
Chen Chuan said, "In fact, I do." He waved his hand, and a jade stone card flew up and, with a click, inserted itself into the host's body. It was an... Unlimited Defense Card!
He calmly said, "To launch an unlimited defense counterattack against unreasonable attackers is a power granted to me by the state." After saying this, he turned and left, and behind him, including Captain Xu Chan and the other captains, along with dozens of team members, followed in perfect unison.
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(End of Chapter)
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