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Chapter 920: Securing, Investigating, and Hiding
Chapter 920: Securing, Investigating, and Hiding
Compared to the two ancient fighters, the preservation conditions of the relics were significantly better, carefully stored in a separate security area on the third basement level of the research institute.
When Chen Chuan arrived, he saw two crystal-like objects, about the size of a knuckle, constantly flashing with light inside a cylindrical glass enclosure.
The two objects were spinning irregularly, occasionally colliding and striking each other. It seemed as though they were trying to merge into one, but after a while, they separated and started flying around, resembling two insects searching for an exit. It gave the impression that these were living creatures.
Liao Donghai spoke up, "We consulted experts on relics, and they found that these objects can enhance fighters to a certain degree and possess an unknown directionality."
"Directionality?"
Chen Chuan used his psychic probe to examine them. Despite the specially made glass enclosure, his psychic powers effortlessly penetrated through.
At that moment, the two objects seemed to have sensed something, suddenly emitting a bright light and rushing towards him, slamming into the glass enclosure with a loud bang.
Liao Donghai instinctively leaned back and took a half step backward, then remembered that the enclosure was strong enough to withstand the impact.
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan's mind heard a faint voice, as if calling out from a distant and vast place.
A yearning desire arose within his body, as if his body instinctively craved to merge these relics, sensing the immense benefits they could bring.
At the same time, he received information along with this sensation.
He could have blocked this with his secondary consciousness, but he chose not to. Instead, he wanted to see what it was. So, he allowed his psychic powers to follow the force.
Then, he felt the surroundings brighten abruptly, finding himself standing on an icy plain. Judging by the terrain and environment, it resembled the place where the two ancient fighters were discovered.
However, the time point should be earlier, as there were no signs of excavation or burial nearby. Simultaneously, the sensation he felt intensified, and he looked towards the source, sensing that it originated from there. It felt as though a rift had opened.
Once he realized this, the surroundings suddenly vanished, and the two relics, instead of being stuck on the glass enclosure, returned to their original state.
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment. Based on the limited information available, he concluded that the source of the relics was Agara monsters, the legendary "Peilu."
Originally, these belonged to the Fusion Land, and the rift he sensed might be the passageway through which Peilu arrived here.
If so, does this mean the rift still exists?
There was another possibility.
He turned his attention to the two relic fragments. Perhaps the rift was unique, and only by obtaining these two objects could one find and enter it. Initially, the two ancient fighters might have opened the rift and encountered something on the other side, leading to their defeat and subsequent discovery hundreds of years later.
If this was the case, there could be a seemingly reasonable explanation for the entire incident.
However, Chen Chuan didn't voice these speculations directly. Instead, he planned to include them in the report he would submit.
He addressed Liao Donghai, "Thank you for your company's cooperation. I will honestly report your company's actions during this period to the National Security Department."
Upon hearing this, Liao Donghai finally felt relieved. For a company like theirs, the fear of regulation and punishment from the National Security Department was paramount.
During this time, he had dedicated himself to handling this matter. If he could wrap it up appropriately, he would have fulfilled his duty to the company.
Of course, such incidents were unavoidable for all companies. Usually, the higher-ups turned a blind eye as long as there were no major disturbances. The key was not the incident itself but the ability to handle the aftermath. If a significant commotion occurred, everyone involved would face consequences.
Chen Chuan said, "Director Chen, there's something I need to inform you about. When the two ancient fighters were extracted from the Mystic Rite, your company tried to recruit them. They said that you defeated and captured them, and they would only cooperate with you. Others, they refused to comply..."
Chen Chuan shook his head. "Maintain the functions of these two and let the higher-ups handle them."
In truth, he had no interest in dealing with this. How to make these two comply was a matter for the nation. If they truly needed his involvement, they could discuss it later. Completing tasks assigned by the higher-ups had its benefits, and it would help elevate his security clearance level.
He stayed at the institute for a day, submitted the prepared report to his superiors, and then left on a private airship.
However, he didn't return immediately. Instead, he headed north on the airship, searching for the location indicated by the two relic fragments. But, he found nothing.
The next day, he returned to Yangzhi City and picked up his aunt's family, heading back to the Central City. It was already mid-month, and he arrived just in time for the monthly security decision meeting.
At the appointed time, he sat in front of the field screen in the villa, and soon, the shadows of the decision group members appeared one by one. Once again, everyone was present.
After exchanging greetings, Qi Weizhao spoke up, "First, I'd like to address a matter of concern to the Central Command. With the coordination and urging of the Government Hall, a new Municipal Parliament has been established. We believe that after a thorough cleanup, the parliament will be able to align with the Government Hall to the greatest extent in civil affairs."
The parliament was actually initiated and organized by the Government Hall, and the members were all guaranteed to be obedient. By preserving the existence of the parliament, they could, to the greatest extent, prevent external influences.
"Next month, we will hold a joint meeting between the Government Hall and the Municipal Parliament. At that time, both parties will agree and pass the Horizon Line Project."
Qi Weizhao looked at the group members in front of him and spoke slowly, "Currently, the Central City on the overseas islands has been initially established with the assistance of two national enterprises, the Canglong Company and the Far Ocean Development Group. It is temporarily named the 'Haidong Dao' Central City."
"Once the plan is passed at the meeting, we will try to first build the 'Jinbei-Haidong' information-sharing network. This will connect the overseas islands and Jinbei Province."
Chen Chuan listened attentively. The plan itself was grand, and it was exciting to hear.
The work done by the Jinbei Provincial Capital was groundbreaking, from overthrowing the Municipal Parliament to promoting the Horizon Line Project. If the plan could be smoothly advanced and maintained, it would bring great benefits to both the Central City itself and all those present.
The Central City could better integrate its resources, and they would also gain a significant political advantage.
Liang Zhuan spoke up at this moment, "The International Investigation Team must be completed by August at the latest. We need to try to pass this matter before then and not delay it until that time."
Qi Weizhao nodded, "So the most critical aspect is still the defense of the Central City. As long as there are no issues with security in the Central City, the Investigation Team will not be able to find fault. They won't have an excuse to intervene because the rest are just internal affairs of our Da Shun."
"All members are aware that at this time, we must protect this hard-earned achievement. Otherwise, the previous efforts may have been in vain."
Yao Zhiyi spoke up, "Among those who attacked Chen Director last time were members of the Refinement Sect and the Convergence Sect. Although we have cleaned up many of them, both sects still have significant influence in the Fusion Land. According to the intelligence from the secret department, they were suspected of colluding with the old imperial family. If they still don't back down, they might collude with the old imperial family to stir up trouble. After the meeting, I will return to the Fusion Land to maintain order and ensure that there are no issues there."
Qiao Weiting also expressed his stance, "I will fully cooperate with Principal Yao, and I guarantee that there will be no problems within the Fusion Land's garrison."
At this moment, the four of them looked at Chen Chuan, knowing that maintaining the internal security of the Central City relied on him.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and met their gazes, "There are still some unresolved issues within the Central City, which was not discovered during the Sunrise Operation. This is a significant concern."
Qi Weizhao and the others were solemn. When they initially formulated the Sunrise Operation plan, they had been wary of this existence and had planned to address it together.
Therefore, not only Yao Zhiyi was arranged there, but even the Red Veil of Wu Yi Academy would be deployed if necessary. This would ensure the elimination of this existence.
However, the result was not satisfactory.
Liang Zhuan asked, "Chen Director, do you have any ideas?"
Chen Chuan shared his thoughts, "I have had a few encounters with that kind of existence, not very familiar, but I have some understanding. I have a feeling that it's still in the Central City.
It wasn't found on the members of parliament, and the active consciousness didn't appear when it was captured. So, it made a choice opposite to the one that was driven away last time."
He paused, "It's hiding, in a place we can't reach for now."
Liang Zhuan immediately reacted, speaking in a low voice, "The Lower City District!"
Chen Chuan nodded, "Yes, the Lower City District. It's a place we usually have difficulty reaching, and it's also where the most significant concerns lie."
Qi Weizhao's expression turned serious. The Lower City District was the most troublesome area for all the past Government Hall directors, with its dense population and complex situation. To handle it calmly and steadily, it would take not just days or months, but years.
Currently, the Government Hall had many follow-up matters to handle and deal with, and they couldn't spare enough resources to resolve this issue. But if they said something would affect their plan, the Lower City District was indeed the most likely place.
Chen Chuan looked at everyone and continued, "Regarding this matter, I already have an idea. If things turn out as I deduce, we might be able to expose that existence this time."
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