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Chapter 909: The Turbulent Tides of Change
Chapter 909: The Turbulent Tides of Change
The intelligence obtained by the Ministry of Government Affairs revealed that one of the two fighters involved in the clandestine operation was from the Precision Cult, and surprisingly, another member from the Fusion Sect had joined them. Qi Weizhao couldn't help but wonder if these two sects had formed an alliance.
Since the advent of the New Era, the unprecedented pressure brought about by the Great Collision had elevated global security and defense issues to the forefront. Consequently, the status of fighters had significantly risen.
Over the years, these originally pure fighting styles of the Old Era had either faded, merged, or reorganized. Now, some of the largest sects had metamorphosed into political factions with a foundation in martial power, using it to assert their ideologies.
In Jinbei Central City, both the Precision Cult and the Fusion Sect wielded considerable influence in politics, economics, and even the military.
Qi Weizhao couldn't help but think that this joint action by the two sects against Chen Chuan might be due to his affiliation with the Pure Sect, indicating a dispute between different factions.
However, Chen Chuan was also the Director of Security and Defense in Jinbei Central City, a decision-maker, and a military advisor.
In his opinion, regardless of faction or stance, national interests should always come first. Chen Chuan was currently serving the nation, and he strongly supported the current direction and strategy, which aligned with national interests.
Therefore, this attack couldn't be viewed merely as a conflict between factions. In this matter, there were only two stances.
One was to side with the Government Hall, and the other was to oppose it.
He said, "Principal Yao mentioned that you have evidence directly proving the identities of these people?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I brought back the remains of the three fighters who attacked me, along with the items they carried."
With these remains and the previously collected intelligence, Chen Chuan believed they had sufficient proof of the fighters' identities. Even the one whose identity was still unclear had a well-preserved body, making it easy to trace his origins.
Qi Weizhao glanced at the boxes that were pushed in with Chen Chuan. He assumed that the fighters were inside those boxes. To be honest, as the Governor, he had seen and experienced a lot, but seeing the remains of three fighters before him was indeed a first, and it had a significant impact on him.
However, his spirits lifted as he realized that with this evidence and the previous intelligence, they had solid proof. No one could cover it up.
Based on the current information, the Municipal Parliament was deeply involved in this incident.
The Municipal Parliament might claim ignorance, but this time, it wasn't that simple. Allowing two fighters to cross over from the Fusion Land under their control had escalated to a matter of national security, and no country would tolerate such an act.
Even if brought to the international stage, at least on the surface, all countries would support the pursuit of such behavior to maintain their national security. Even the Union couldn't openly oppose it in public opinion.
"Director Chen, when you alerted us, we had already started discussing how to handle and resolve this matter. The Municipal Parliament has been obstructing and interfering with our various plans. What we need to do is swiftly remove this stumbling block.
We can't let them hinder Jinbei Dao's progress. We must concentrate all available resources before the Great Collision, preventing certain forces from hindering us. This time, Director Chen, you've created a highly advantageous situation for us."
Chen Chuan asked, "Has the Government Hall made up its mind?"
Qi Weizhao replied solemnly, "Yes, we must make a decision." He tapped the tablet and sent a confidential document to Chen Chuan.
"This is the execution strategy we've outlined. It's a decision made by Commissioner Liang, Principal Yao, Supervisor Qiao, and a few others. Director Chen, please review it. If there are any omissions or issues, please point them out, and we'll discuss and improve it."
Chen Chuan skimmed through the document. The main target of this strategy was most of the current Municipal Parliament members. It detailed the specific treatment for each parliament member, leaving nothing to chance.
Due to political considerations and the influence of some international investments, the Municipal Parliament would be preserved but only in name. It would no longer have significant influence or military power, and it wouldn't obstruct major policies. It would merely exist in a form acceptable to everyone.
Regarding the specific implementation, the decision-making parliament demanded the mobilization of all available forces within a short time to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. They couldn't afford to wait for domestic or international forces to react.
Seeing this, Qi Weizhao nodded. The longer this matter dragged on, the more complicated it would become, with variables constantly increasing. If it could be resolved within a very short time, all subsequent problems would be easier to handle.
Qi Weizhao spoke, "We need to ensure that the Central City doesn't experience significant turmoil, and if it does, we must keep it within an extremely limited scope. Ideally, we should handle this matter using our own forces from the Central City. This way, before and after the incident, other factions won't have the opportunity to intervene or make demands."
"I'll handle the political aspects. Commissioner Liang from the Defense Department and Commander Qiao from the military will guarantee security. As for external threats, Principal Yao will take responsibility. Now, we're just waiting for Chief Chen's response."
Chen Chuan continued reading, and in this decision document, the potential counterattack from the Former Imperial Palace, the interference from the Union, the involvement of various factions, and even the martial artist from the Linark Federation delegation currently in the capital were all considered. Corresponding measures and responses were outlined.
This was already very comprehensive, likely with the help of Principal Yao's strategists.
In reality, the Former Imperial Palace didn't dispatch a Conquering General or show any military movements this time, indicating that they have no plans for a forceful takeover of Jinbei Central City in the near future.
The martial artist from the Linark Federation, Mr. Xue, was being monitored throughout his journey. Even if he passed through Jinbei Central City on his return, he couldn't do much. Neither the Union nor the domestic Fusion Sect and Precision Cult currently had martial artists in Jinbei Central City, so they posed no threat.
The only thing to be cautious about was the active consciousness entity in the Municipal Parliament and possibly another active consciousness entity sent by the Union.
While these entities didn't pose a significant threat to them, they had a certain destructive potential. The Central City required a stable environment and couldn't afford to become a battlefield or give any faction an excuse.
After some thought, Qi Weizhao looked up and said, "Governor Qi, I personally believe there's no issue with this decision document. At this stage, I can guarantee the safety of the Central City, and I can assure you..."
He calmly stated, "As long as we determine the locations of the two active consciousness entities, they won't have the opportunity to cause large-scale destruction in the Central City."
Qi Weizhao nodded vigorously, trusting this point.
Not only did Yao Zhiyi call to say that the decision group could fully trust Chen Chuan's abilities, but there were also the remains of three martial artists not far away, which was more persuasive than anything else.
Chen Chuan said, "Chief Chen, regarding the specific locations of the active consciousness entities, we've already determined the general area through the investigation of the Secret Department and are currently working on further confirmation."
As he spoke, he glanced at the box, "We'll identify these three martial artists as soon as possible. Then, we'll hold another decision meeting. For now, Chief Chen will have to stay in the Government Hall for a while. Rest assured, Chief Chen, your family will receive our strictest protection."
In the 6th and 9th books, the 1st and 2nd volumes, there are no mistakes in the uncorrected version!
Chen Chuan wasn't worried about this matter. The armed forces responsible for protecting the Central City, along with some personnel arranged by the Martial Artist Council nearby, were sufficient to handle conventional combat below the level of martial artists.
However, he reminded at this moment, "The vice-principal of Wu Yi Academy, Tan Wei Hang, is a person of concern. He's likely involved with the Municipal Parliament, so we should pay attention during our actions."
Qi Weizhao solemnly replied, "I'll take it seriously. In fact, Principal Yao mentioned this matter to us earlier, and we'll handle it together this time."
Chen Chuan nodded, "In that case, I have nothing more to say."
Qi Weizhao immediately instructed Secretary Qiao Yang, "Chief Chen has been working hard. Please take him to rest." Qiao Yang promptly approached.
Chen Chuan stood up, shook hands with Qi Weizhao again, left the box containing the remains of the three martial artists, and followed the attendant who had entered with Qiao Yang to the rest area.
Qi Weizhao looked at the box, feeling more confident. He tapped his communication device, "This is Qi Weizhao. Connect me to the Martial Artist Council. I need to request an identification task... Yes."
After temporarily settling in the rest area, Chen Chuan didn't continue his cultivation but took a break, as there might be another battle ahead.
Yuan'an Corporation should have the results by now, but he couldn't conveniently contact them at the moment. He would deal with the matter of confirming the hunting grounds in Jinbei Central City later.
He sat down, picked up the Snow Lady Sword, and slowly drew it out to clean it.
The identification of the three individuals would primarily be done through the Martial Artist Council, which possessed identity information for most martial artists in the country. By analyzing their physical organizations, they could quickly determine the identities and backgrounds of the three individuals.
The Council could even analyze some altered organisms to deduce the places they had been and the actions they had taken, providing collateral evidence for their investigations.
The Martial Artist Council was always efficient in handling such matters, and Chen Chuan believed they wouldn't keep him waiting for too long.
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(End of Chapter)
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