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Chapter 977: The Sea Chase and External Invasion
Chapter 977: The Sea Chase and External Invasion
On the high seas, a cruise ship glides across the ocean, its bow slicing through the surging waves, creating a trail of white foam.
After two major national corporations took over the overseas territories, various facilities were constructed on key islands, resulting in a significant increase in transport ships and cruise liners. This ordinary vessel was just one among many, blending seamlessly into the maritime traffic.
In an upper-class cabin with an open layout, golden sunlight streamed through thick glass windows. Chen Chuan sat leaning against the cabin wall, accompanied by the rhythmic sound of waves. He held a book in his hands, flipping through its pages.
Dressed in a plaid casual shirt, he appeared youthful, despite it being December. The warm climate was attributed to the equatorial zone's gentle breeze.
At first glance, one would never guess that this man was the director of defense for the central city. Instead, he seemed more like a fresh graduate from a prestigious university.
However, once he stood up or engaged in conversation, the aura of a martial artist became apparent. The rhythmic movements and unique qualities of a fighter were hard to conceal.
Chao Ming stood by the window, gazing out at the sea. He had been exceptionally well-behaved these past few days, not making a sound. His food and water were provided by Chen Chuan, and without anyone around, one would never guess that a creature was present.
The book Chen Chuan held was a translated publication from the Federation, a past issue of the New Lumina Sect's magazine. Despite being labeled a cult internationally, this sect held considerable power, openly participating in various official events, including continental parliaments, where some members secretly belonged to this sect.
Chen Chuan had encountered members of this sect during the suppression of the lower city, but they had been eliminated.
The magazine detailed the annihilation of a primitive tribe. The author, posing as an injured hunter, gained access to the tribe's territory. After being rescued by the tribe, he befriended them, earning their trust and gathering intelligence.
When the tribe's strongest warriors went out hunting, he sent a message to the Guardian Corps, who then surrounded and ambushed the tribe. The elders, women, and children were taken to an organ factory, while those with special abilities were selected, brainwashed, and turned into tools for the sect.
The article provided a detailed account, devoid of shame or remorse, with the author expressing a sense of pride throughout.
The sect openly published their actions, seemingly unconcerned about the primitive tribe's awareness. In their eyes, the tribe was ignorant and naive, viewed as little more than "walking livestock."
After reading, Chen Chuan's eyes darkened slightly. According to intelligence, the New Lumina Sect was behind this incident. In recent days, he had been studying materials related to the sect.
A rhythmic knock sounded from outside.
"Come in," he said.
The door opened, and his assistant entered, carrying a paper bag containing documents.
"Director, this is a telegram from the central city. With your permission, we have translated it," the assistant explained.
"Good, put it down," Chen Chuan instructed. The assistant bowed and left.
Chen Chuan stood, picking up the paper bag. Inside was the daily field domain progress report from the central city government hall and a coded message from the Administration Bureau. The message indicated that the intelligence was accurate, and the Federation was providing new information daily to ensure the success of his mission.
In addition to these two items, there was a letter from Skalson.
Skalson claimed that the investigation team had once again expressed gratitude for his report on the incident and had sent a preliminary investigation report from their previous inquiry. The report included a graph showing the proportion of martial artists worldwide over the past few decades.
After reviewing the report, Chen Chuan understood Skalson's intention.
Taking Jinbei Province as an example, aside from himself, no other martial artists had emerged in the past decade. The situation was similar in other central cities.
Most of the martial artists Chen Chuan had encountered were of advanced age, having emerged during the past ninety years. There was a surge during the Grand Alliance era, followed by numerous martial artists undergoing aberration and perishing on the frontlines.
Despite technological advancements and societal progress, the number of martial artists worldwide had been steadily increasing. However, a significant disturbance or war could cause a substantial decline in this number, as martial artists were fewer than they seemed.
The longevity of martial artists contributed to their strong presence, with some guarding their posts for decades or even centuries.
Skalson's letter was an attempt to subtly convey the current global crisis, hoping to leave room for intervention.
Chen Chuan contemplated this. Skalson was indeed an idealist, assuming that everyone would unite against external threats.
However, some individuals might not be allies but obstacles, and eliminating them could benefit the overall situation.
Not to mention the example of Corva, which is still within the Grand Alliance, let alone the entire world.
Every nation, every power, or every individual pursues their own interests, and conflicts inevitably exist. If someone targets you, you won't just sit back and take it, especially when some people have already sided with the world's opposition. In such cases, they must be resolutely eliminated.
A flash of light emanated from his hand, and all the letters turned to ashes, drifting into a nearby containment box.
He stood up, glanced at the sunlight outside, locked the cabin door, and then sat down cross-legged to practice his daily breathing exercises.
Since the Outer Ocean has been controlled by two major national corporations, they have been vigorously suppressing pirate organizations and local powers that support the Federation in the Outer Ocean. The main shipping lanes are now relatively safe, so even with multiple stops, the cruise ship arrived at the An Ying Islands on December 14th, which is also the location of the Haidong Province Central City.
There was a debate about the location of the Central City, but in the end, it was decided to establish it here. The An Ying Islands have a ready-made military harbor, a large population, and are both a tourist destination and an area with a certain industrial infrastructure, making it an ideal location for the Central City.
Furthermore, it is less than half a day's journey from the Wave Pavilion on Erwen Island, and the Feng He Guardian has already been recruited by Daxun, ensuring absolute safety.
It takes only two to three days to travel from Daxun to here by airship, and it is relatively easier to deploy forces from the mainland, without overly provoking the Linax Federation.
Upon arriving, Chen Chuan did not disembark but instead stood on the highest deck of the cruise ship, gazing at the newly constructed Central City.
Compared to half a year ago when he first visited, many tall buildings now stood tall, with some still under construction, including the Fusion Boundary Branch Tower.
In the 1619 version of the book, there is no mistake!
After receiving a substantial amount of business from the Skywheel Company and considering the connections with Chen Chuan, the Fusion Boundary Company also secured a batch of orders and was permitted to be one of the first companies to enter Haidong Province. Meng Shu even called to express her gratitude.
If this place is developed well, it can become a powerful hub, incorporating most of the islands in the Outer Ocean. With the current population and resources in the Outer Ocean, supplying two fighters is not a problem.
As Chen Chuan gazed towards the island, two young men from the Central City arrived at the Temporary Signal Management Station and submitted an approval document.
On the 23rd of this month, it happens to be the 80th birthday of a certain elder, and this day is the first day after the two field domains are connected.
Therefore, some thoughtful juniors sent people over, planning to use the two field domains for a remote birthday celebration.
This is an extremely meaningful and prestigious event, as this service is only available after the connection and requires both eligibility and approval from the Government Hall. They were among the specially approved candidates.
However, upon arrival, there are still some complex procedures to follow, and they need to confirm the final information transmission, so they will have to stay until the birthday celebration.
The cruise ship docked at the port for a day, and in the evening, it set sail again.
A day later, around 8 p.m., Chen Chuan put on his clothes, donned a hat, and fastened a mask that resembled jade. He picked up the Snow Lord Saber, stepped out, and a red scarf wrapped around his neck.
He exited the cabin and gazed at the distant sea.
According to the map coordinates, the meeting place of the three people was ahead, and they were all traveling by airship.
In such a vast sea, it's impossible to patrol every shipping lane, especially since the Linax Federation has an island in the Outer Ocean, from which they can reach this area within two to three days.
However, once the Haidong Province Central City is established, it will become an impregnable fortress at sea, completely blocking the other side beyond this barrier. That's why the West Shore Party is so anxious.
In fact, the East Shore Party is more clear-headed because they know that there won't be another two decades for them to expand their influence in the Outer Ocean. It's better to turn their attention to the West Continent and seek more benefits there.
After confirming the direction, Chen Chuan leaped from the ship, landing effortlessly on the sea surface. He stomped his foot, causing a boom and a mist to explode, and then he sprinted towards his destination.
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