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Chapter 978: The Great Convergence
Chapter 978: The Great Convergence
Outside the Jinbei Province Central City, a narrow crack suddenly appeared on a reef, and Zhao Zhenye emerged from within. In the very instant he stepped out, the crack closed again.
The female voice spoke again, now with a hint of fatigue, "Zuan has been staying in the Central City without leaving. Now that you're out, he will definitely come looking for you. If possible, take this opportunity to deal with him."
Zhao Zhenye stared ahead, his voice low, "It's not the right time yet. You should know that if a fighter is lost, the Pure Sect and Daxun will react strongly, which will seriously disrupt our plans."
The female voice fell silent.
Zhao Zhenye stared ahead, took a light step, and transformed into a stream of silver-white light, shooting towards the distant ocean.
In the industrial area south of the Central City, Zuan was flipping through the magazines and newspapers he subscribed to daily when he suddenly felt the pocket watch on his chest heat up.
He immediately reached for it, and inside was a single red needle, pointing in a specific direction and trembling violently.
His eyes sharpened instantly.
The pocket watch itself had no function, but it was filled with a certain type of relic powder. By following the needle's guidance, he could locate specific targets.
Of course, not everyone could find them. There were strict prerequisites and usage requirements, and the filling inside the watch was quickly consumed, especially in the Convergence Zone, where the process would accelerate. Once it was depleted, he would no longer be able to locate the target using the same method.
Previously, he had used this watch to intercept Zhao Zhenye. Now, with only a little filling left, it was difficult to support another trip to the Convergence Zone. However, both he and the Pure Sect believed that Zhao Zhenye's prolonged stay in Jinbei Province was part of a plan. He wouldn't hide in the Convergence Zone indefinitely, so Zuan had been waiting here for him.
Finally, the wait was over.
Zuan immediately put on the mask he had prepared.
The Masked Man became active, "Zhao Zhenye is out now. Hmm, the needle still points towards the sea, probably to disrupt the Horizon Line Initiative, right?"
"That's the only possibility." Zuan replied.
"Then Chen Chuan will also be going, right? If we let him..." The Masked Man said.
Zuan interrupted decisively, "This is my responsibility."
"No, the Horizon Line Initiative is extremely important. It affects the development of all Central Cities, and..." The Masked Man's voice became unusually solemn.
"Personal opinions and private grudges are insignificant compared to this plan. If you don't have a 100% success guarantee, Elder Zuan, you must inform the Central City and Chen Chuan!"
Zuan remained silent for a moment before saying, "My actions will not be hidden. They will know."
The Masked Man relaxed a bit, "Alright, I just hope the secret technique Zhao Zhenye practices is something our equipment can handle."
Zuan quickly put on his clothes, picked up the phone on the desk, and instructed the telegraph operator to send differently worded telegrams to headquarters, Jinbei Province Government Hall, and the Fighters Council. Then, he grabbed the prepared suitcase, walked out the door, checked the needle's direction in his pocket watch, and soon disappeared into the night.
On the outer ocean, Chen Chuan slowed down after traveling a certain distance to avoid making too much noise.
Even so, within just over an hour, he spotted the unnamed island marked on the map.
This island was not small, at least 10 to 20 square kilometers, appearing like a giant monster crouching on the sea surface in the night.
Due to its location off the main shipping lane and the presence of a type of devil algae that grew around it, attracted to passing ships and creatures, the area had a high accident rate. Additionally, the surrounding seawater was red due to past biochemical experiments conducted by the government, making it look eerie and almost like a forbidden zone.
Now, this place had become the other party's chosen landing site. A fighter could reach the Haidong Province Central City in half a day from here, and for a fighter, the subsequent field domain transfer stations along the way were all potential points of interference. Therefore, he had to intercept all three individuals here.
To avoid unexpected situations, he had already contacted Wind Crane Guardian and asked them to be prepared. If anything unexpected happened or the information was inaccurate, he would have Chao Ming carry a handwritten note to the nearest communication station to send a message.
He looked around and spotted a small islet less than ten meters away. He headed there, stood firm, and from this angle, he could see the overall appearance of the island.
At this moment, Chao Ming was circling above, helping him observe the distant area. Due to his high altitude, his silhouette was barely noticeable in the night sky.
Chen Chuan calculated the time; according to the information, the other party would arrive before midnight tonight, which was about two hours away.
The hope was for the other party to be punctual, and if they didn't show up at the appointed time, then they would have to be more proactive and find them individually.
He waited patiently as time ticked by, and at around 11:30 pm, a faint light appeared in the distant night sky, followed by the sound of propellers. A blimp approached and slowed down as it reached the island, shining its light on the reflective objects below to confirm its destination. It hovered above, and a figure dressed in white fighting attire leaped out, descending like a white streak across the night sky before landing gracefully on the island.
The newcomer had a broad face, high cheekbones, and a cold expression. On his fighting attire was an unusual handprint symbol.
This was Ian, the leader of the New Lumina Sect's branch on Voli Peninsula.
He was originally from Voli Peninsula, but with the peninsula so close to Daxun, the island regime was almost like a vassal of Daxun. As a result, the New Lumina Sect had been under long-term and continuous suppression, and its members had gone underground. Ian himself had only retained his title and fled to the Federation to seek refuge.
Chen Chuan had recognized him from a distance and guessed his identity. This time, the secret department had provided detailed information on all three individuals.
It was said that this man was a master of the New Chiuan Stream.
The New Chiuan Stream was a relatively new martial arts style, less than a hundred years old, but it had deep roots in a branch of Zen Buddhism and a long heritage. The title of 'master' was given by Voli Peninsula, but it was not easily earned. It required public recognition for innovative techniques that surpassed one's predecessors in martial arts.
However, his true combat abilities remained unknown.
Chen Chuan remained still, knowing that the arrival of one meant the intelligence was correct. He waited for the other two to appear.
In the blink of an eye, another blimp appeared in the night sky, coming from a different direction and of a different model, perhaps to facilitate their individual actions.
As the blimp reached the island, Kaze Shingen, the master of the Wind and Forest Pavilion, descended. He carried an unusually long sword, its sheath and hilt wrapped in special cloth, and his hair was neatly groomed, not a strand out of place even in the night breeze.
The two who had arrived on the island first acknowledged each other with a nod.
Both had heard of each other's reputation, but they didn't engage in much conversation. They understood that after this mission, regardless of its outcome, they wouldn't have much room for major moves in the outer ocean, and they might not cross paths again in the future.
After another ten minutes, it was almost midnight, but the last person hadn't arrived.
Suddenly, both men became alert, their eyes filled with caution. They turned and saw a man in a Linax Federation uniform, holding a lantern, approaching them from one end of the island.
Their expressions turned serious. They hadn't seen any blimps, so if this man wasn't just arriving, he must have been nearby earlier. Either way, they hadn't detected his presence, indicating his formidable skills.
Chen Chuan also noticed this man. He could tell that he had emerged from the seabed, and there were no signs of other ships or blimps nearby.
Martial artists typically didn't expend excessive energy before an action, unless they had special support. This man had likely been hiding underwater, waiting for the right time to surface. This suggested he possessed underwater combat abilities.
Chen Chuan recalled the man's information: "Takoda, a Primordial People from the Dakora Tribe of Arkanan Continent."
During the previous chieftain's time, they had invited Federation people to teach the tribe's children to read and write. This man was the best student, but he had seemingly learned too well and, according to intelligence, had fully embraced the ideals of the Linax Federation.
A martial artist had many choices, and this man should understand that as long as he existed and maintained a certain level of deterrence, like the previous chieftain, he could at least maintain the status quo. Going all-in wasn't a good choice. Perhaps he wanted to make a fundamental change, or maybe he was bound by the oaths he had taken.
But these things didn't matter now.
These men were now his enemies, standing in opposition to him.
He gripped his Snow Lord Saber and stepped down from the reef, walking on the sea's surface towards the island.
As he stood there, no one could detect his presence, but now that he had moved, the three individuals on the island immediately sensed something amiss and turned to look at him.
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(End of Chapter)
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