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Chapter 918: The Aftermath and the World's Tides
Chapter 918: The Aftermath and the World's Tides
The Sunrise Operation in Jinbei Province had gone smoothly, and the provincial capital seemed to have returned to its peaceful state. However, the matter was far from over.
It was like dropping a depth charge into a calm lake, causing countless ripples. After that night, numerous telegraph signals were sent out to various provincial capitals of Da Shun and countries around the world.
The events of that night seemed like a local incident in a provincial capital, but their nature alarmed countless people and forces, attracting significant attention.
Since the establishment of the Da Shun Republic, local and central governance had coexisted. Due to international circumstances and the external threats posed by the Great Collision, this situation was currently difficult to change.
Although the government's centralization efforts had never ceased, they could only exert influence in marginal cities and remote areas, causing little impact, and the layout of the provincial capitals had never changed.
However, after the Sunrise Operation in Jinbei Province, everything was different.
For the first time in Da Shun, a municipal parliamentarian was violently arrested and detained by the Government Hall, causing panic and vigilance among other provincial capitals.
Various provincial capitals sent letters to the central command, seeking information. They wanted to know if the central command was preparing to use violent means for reform. Many municipal parliaments began to make secret preparations, and the atmosphere across the country seemed to become tense.
Amidst the chaos, the central command released the truth: the incident in Jinbei Province had a special reason. The municipal parliament openly colluded with foreign forces, secretly bringing in unsigned fighters and international assassins to Fusion Land, and attacking the local Defense Director.
The notice also emphasized that this individual was a member of the Jinbei Security Decision Group and a military advisor. They played a crucial role in repelling the military actions of the former imperial family, making significant contributions to the country.
This was a severe threat to the state, and severe punishment was necessary. After this notice was issued, the Fighter Council, Central Parliament, and Supreme Security Advisory Council all acknowledged the matter.
In the current situation, with unprecedented security and defense pressures, such destructive actions within the country and collusion with international forces, including the former imperial family, were intolerable. The actions of the Jinbei Government Hall were absolutely correct and worthy of affirmation.
After this notice was released, the unrest in various places subsided, and the tense atmosphere gradually returned to calm.
However, the municipal parliaments across the country were not reassured. With the first example, there might be a second, so the accumulation of military power did not stop but instead intensified preparations to avoid similar situations.
Internationally, countries were also assessing Da Shun's future situation.
Although it seemed like a local provincial capital incident, when viewed in the long term, it could shift Da Shun's entire political landscape and have profound global implications.
The main participants in this incident also caught the attention of various countries. Among them, Qi Weizhao, the Minister of Government, was labeled as an absolute hawk and reformer.
The key figure in this incident, Chen Chuan, and the fighter who played a significant role, also received special attention. The drawing created that night was sent to the desks of world leaders and company executives.
In the drawing, Chen Chuan was depicted hovering in mid-air, surrounded by radiant light, like a rising sun in the night sky, with six airships exploding and falling around him.
The artist's skilled brushwork, precise lines, and strong contrasts vividly portrayed the emotions of fear, terror, and disbelief among the people below, creating a powerful impact.
Once again, it was proven that when a fighter decides to attack a place, without corresponding military power, there is no chance to fight back.
What drew attention was the appearance of an active consciousness entity using advanced world technology, which was proven to be at a disadvantage when facing the fighter. This led to countries and companies worldwide seeking ways to brew a new round of technological upgrades.
Linark Federation, Great Bay—the beach was lined with ancient Eastern Continent-style buildings, resembling a small palace complex. However, the area was heavily guarded, with military outposts on nearby highlands and airships patrolling the skies.
Inside the main hall, a young man in ancient attire put down the drawing in his hand, his eyes filled with solemnity. After a while, he touched the intercom.
The person on the other end answered quickly, "Mr. Xiang, have you seen the news?"
"I have," the other person replied.
The young man bluntly stated, "This operation failed."
"We were prepared for failure this time, Mr. Gao," the other person said. "We didn't suffer any real losses in this matter, and there's no solid evidence to implicate the Original Person Company."
Mr. Gao's expression remained unchanged as he said, "I don't care about the losses. I'm concerned about your next move. Is there a way to eliminate the target?"
The other person responded, "I've analyzed various data, and the target is growing rapidly and is now under scrutiny from Da Shun. It's challenging to deal with them within Da Shun, but we can invite them to the Linark Federation, where we'll have more options."
Mr. Gao furrowed his brow, seemingly resistant to the idea. Without saying a word, he asked, "What's your specific plan?"
"Previously, we sent a delegation to Da Shun for cultural exchanges. We plan to have the delegation issue a batch of invitation letters to Da Shun in the name of promoting cultural exchanges between our two nations."
Mr. Gao pondered for a moment. Indeed, this plan seemed feasible.
The former Federal Supreme Governor had stepped down a year ago due to the loss of overseas interests. The new Supreme Governor, who took office this year, had no intention of regaining overseas influence to continue the confrontation with Da Shun. Instead, they were focusing on the Western Continent and trying to ease tensions with Da Shun.
Under such circumstances, sending out invitations didn't seem out of place.
Mr. Gao said, "Let's do it this way." He added, "Remember, keep this matter confidential."
The other person replied, "Mr. Gao, I assure you."
By mid-June, while the outside world was in turmoil and telegraphs were flying, Chen Chuan's place was calm. To avoid excessive attention, he had taken administrative leave for several days.
According to Qi Weizhao, it was just a temporary fuss. The nature of the Central Cities made it difficult for one city to interfere with another, and they needed to be more concerned about international influence and public opinion.
The Central Cities were crucial nodes in defending against major attacks, and their management couldn't be solely determined by a single country. They also required international supervision in certain aspects, which had been the source of the Municipal Parliament's confidence in the past.
It was rumored that an international investigation team was being formed and might visit the Central City soon. Chen Chuan needed to consider how to deal with this situation.
However, this was a task for the Government Hall.
Chen Chuan's responsibility still lay in security and defense, even though the Municipal Parliament had been completely resolved. He remained vigilant, as the existence of that entity hadn't been found, making it impossible to feel at ease. The apparent peace was still an illusion.
In the 6th book, 1st chapter, 1st page, 1st paragraph, 1st sentence, there was no mistake in the version!
However, this matter had to be put on hold for now. A report from Yuanan Corporation had arrived, stating that some relics had been extracted from the bodies of two ancient fighters. Chen Chuan had to make a trip back to Yangzhi soon to deal with some matters.
Within the Lower City District, two individuals wearing protective goggles, headgear, and gray-green protective suits were walking through a tunnel that seemed to have no end. They were covered from head to toe, a style that people outside might not recognize, but those in the Lower City District would instantly know they were members of the Plague Gang, although they referred to themselves as the Plague Sect. This group was feared and avoided by everyone, even in the Lower City District.
One of them held a flashlight and casually shone it around. In an instant, the walls were covered in paintings, depicting swirling vortices and distorted entanglements of eyes and mouths.
The deep black voids within the paintings seemed to suck in anyone who gazed at them for too long, inducing a sense of dizziness. They quickly turned away from the sight and focused on the path ahead.
After walking for a while, they heard a rustling sound, like whispers or something moving.
The two stopped and shone the flashlight to the side, revealing a long-haired man crouching on the wall, his fingers stained with fresh red paint as he traced intricate patterns. Strangely, he seemed to be doing this without any light source or additional assistance.
Even when illuminated by the flashlight, the man didn't stop, continuing to paint.
One of them noticed something on the painting that seemed to move, and upon closer inspection, it was just a pattern, making them think they had imagined it.
The other person spoke up, "Hey, painter."
At the call, the man suddenly stopped, turned his face toward them, revealing a pale face in the light.
The Plague Sect member said to him, "The third batch of experimental subjects is about to be released. Don't die."
After saying this, he didn't wait for a response and told his companion, "Let's go." They left together.
About half an hour after they left, the tunnel filled with a rustling sound, like countless insects pouring out from an opened gate, covering the entire underground space.
However, as they passed through a particular tunnel, a loud crunching sound filled the air, followed by silence.
The two Plague Sect members returned to their original spot and shone their flashlights, revealing the tunnel floor and walls covered in thick, viscous blood and remnants. Some of it stained the edges of the painted bodies and mouths, as if the entire mural had come to life during that period.
The long-haired painter sat cross-legged, facing away from them, seemingly fiddling with something.
The two didn't say a word and quickly left the place. As the light faded, the tunnel returned to darkness, and soon, the rustling sound resumed.
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