Celestial Human Diagram

In Ji Yang District, outside an inconspicuous warehouse, Yu Lie exchanged a password with a guard at the door. Once permitted to pass, he walked inside.

The interior was not what you would expect of a warehouse. The space had been meticulously renovated. He passed through a high-ceilinged corridor lit by two industrial lamps and entered a lounge area.

Two rows of sofas were arranged here, but no one was sitting on them. Instead, four men in black stood solemnly behind the sofas.

He recognized them as the men from the Temporary Special Action Committee he had defeated earlier. Yet, as he entered, they showed no hostility, merely nodding at him.

At the same time, one of them stepped forward and opened a door leading to the back.

"The boss is inside."

"Thanks."

Yu Lie straightened his clothes and walked in. Another corridor lay ahead. After about ten paces, he reached the end, knocked on the door, and said, "Sir, Yu Lie reporting."

A voice from inside said, "Come in."

Yu Lie grasped the doorknob, turned it, and pushed the door open. Behind a desk, a burly man sat on a sofa. He wore a wide-brimmed cap, his brawny muscles straining the fabric of his clothes, and his expression was cold and stern.

The room was dimly lit, with only a few cool-toned light strips emitting a faint glow, leaving most of his body shrouded in shadow.

And behind this man stood two figures wearing protective face masks and heavy, rust-colored combat suits.

These two individuals were incredibly bulky, as if they were hiding something under their suits. Though they stood perfectly still, they exuded an intense sense of threat.

He composed himself, walked up to the man, bowed his head, and said, "Mr. Chu."

Mr. Chu sat there motionlessly, yet he naturally emanated an oppressive aura. After a while, just as Yu Lie began to feel the atmosphere growing heavy, Mr. Chu finally spoke. "What’s the situation?"

Yu Lie let out a small sigh of relief and answered cautiously, "I’ve gained Chen Bitong’s trust and he has allowed me to stay by his side. However, his associate, Fang Zhixin, is still wary of me, so I can’t make too many moves."

"Has Chen Bitong made any moves recently?"

"He hasn’t done anything out of the ordinary lately, but I always feel like he’s hiding something."

"Your intuition?"

Yu Lie answered honestly, "Yes, my intuition."

Mr. Chu said, "In our line of work, intuition is very important. No suspicion, no matter how small, can be ignored. Since you think so, then follow that line of investigation."

"Yes, sir!"

Mr. Chu said coldly, "The breach in the World Ring is inextricably linked to Chen Bitong. He must not escape judgment. Although he has protectors in Jibei Dao Central City, with the Fumu splitting and the Rifts spreading, he won’t be able to sit still. From this moment on, I want you to stay by his side. Report any movement back to me immediately."

"Major Yu, your preliminary work has been satisfactory. I am now officially transferring you to the special action team. When the time comes, you will need to cooperate with us in the arrest of Chen Bitong. I will have your file transferred as well."

Yu Lie hesitated.

Mr. Chu noticed, his gaze as sharp as a sword. "Do you have any reservations?"

Yu Lie immediately straightened his posture. "I have no reservations, sir. It’s just that Chen Bitong is very powerful. If he really makes a move, I fear I won’t be able to stop him in time, and I’ll betray the trust of the temporary action team."

Mr. Chu said, "You just need to fulfill your duty. Someone will be there to stop him when the time comes." He gestured, and one of the men behind him stepped forward with heavy footsteps, placing a cylindrical case in front of Yu Lie.

Yu Lie looked at it, then stepped forward and opened the case. It looked dark inside at first, but after a moment, a grayish-white worm of indeterminate shape emerged. Upon contact with the room’s light, it suddenly raised its head, revealing a mouth full of tiny, sharp teeth.

He took a breath, unbuttoned the sleeve of one hand, and extended his forearm. Suddenly, the worm’s tooth-filled mouth clamped down, biting tightly onto his forearm.

His brow furrowed slightly as he felt something enter his body through the bite wound on his arm, seeping all the way into his Mutated Organization before going dormant.

After a moment, he felt the grip on his arm loosen. He pulled his hand out and saw it was covered in dense teeth marks. But before he could use his Essence Blood to heal it, the wound had already closed on its own.

Mr. Chu said, "When you contact us, don’t use the Realm Token. Use this implant-worm. As long as you infuse Essence Blood into it, it will establish a stable Domain frequency for temporary communication. We’ll know your location then. Major Yu, you may go back now. Report any issues immediately."

"As you command, sir." Yu Lie saluted and then exited the room.

After Yu Lie left, Mr. Chu raised his arm, clenched his fist, and spoke into it. "Notify Old Hu. Tell him to enter Jibei Dao Central City tonight and be on standby."

「Changsheng Hall, Fengde District. The Celestial Forgiveness Gang.」

Gang elder Yu Hongming squinted at the sky. The night sky after the rain held only a few wisps of thin clouds, yet he seemed to see something more, his eyes filled with both vigilance and caution.

Just then, he sensed something and said, "Is that you, Kuanghai? Come in."

The sliding door was slowly pushed open, and the sound of heavy footsteps on the floorboards followed. Then, a tall figure appeared a short distance behind him and knelt with a THUD, kowtowing respectfully. "Master, this disciple has come to ask for your permission."

Yu Hongming didn’t turn around. He only said, "You’ve thought it through?"

"Master, this is a rare opportunity. This disciple wants to give it a try."

"And your opponent? Have you chosen one?"

"Kuanghai" said, "I’ve looked into it. The man who killed junior brother Wei Wusheng should be a worthy opponent for this disciple." As he spoke, he slowly clenched his fists, which made a sound like twisting steel rebar.

Yu Hongming said in a deep voice, "’Open the Celestial Gate, obtain Tianshu’s forgiveness.’ If you can overcome this, I can hand this burden over to you in the future."

"Master, you know this disciple does not care for that."

Yu Hongming said, "Wait until you’ve earned the right to say that, then come and tell me in person."

"Yes, Master."

"Go find Ah Duan. He can help you with the technical aspects."

"Kuanghai" kowtowed to him once more, stood up, and backed out of the room, gently sliding the door shut behind him.

Yu Hongming, meanwhile, continued to gaze at the sky, as if pondering something.

「Inside Fusion Boundary Company.」

Chen Chuan didn’t go straight back to his dorm that night. Instead, he stayed at the company to handle some matters, mainly to organize the company’s security forces and decide on the personnel who would cooperate with the government.

According to the documents submitted by the company, it wasn’t just Fusion Boundary; all National Enterprises, as well as companies with deep ties to government contracts, had to contribute a portion of their security forces to be deployed by the Central City Government.

This was a considerable force. If the Central City Government could utilize it smoothly, it could indeed guarantee the safety of many areas.

The Central City Government was indeed taking this very seriously, but it was hard to say how effective it would be. The situation this time was exceptionally special—not just because of the breach in the World Ring, but also because many conflicts that were usually suppressed might take this opportunity to flare up.

After handling this matter, he reviewed the Fighters sponsored by the company. Besides Weidong, there were two other Wuyi Students.

’These two have limited potential, so their compensation isn’t very high. They might just end up fighting in the ring anyway. This sponsorship is just a matter of casting a wide net; you never know who you might filter out.’

The company was also cultivating its own Fighters, but this was a long-term plan. It would be difficult to see results in three to five years; it might take eight or ten years to show any progress. Besides, once these people were trained, the company might be reluctant to use them, preferring to groom them as its core strength.

For now, the Fighters they needed were mainly recruited from outside. That way, any losses wouldn’t be too regrettable.

The purpose of recruiting these people, aside from security, was to form teams to search for Lost Objects in the Merging Lands.

This was also the company’s original reason for recruiting Chen Chuan.

Lost Objects were one of the sources of the company’s technological development. In the new era, many new technologies also came from the study of Lost Objects, making them extremely important to the company. A single Lost Object could often lead to technological innovation.

In this day and age, to maintain a competitive edge, the company had to invest enormous resources into exploring the Merging Lands and even their farthest reaches.

’But based on what I know,’ he thought, ’I’m afraid just going to the Merging Lands won’t be enough. Some of the more powerful mega-corporations and teams might try to proactively perform a Heaven Gate Opening to reap even greater benefits from within.’

’The companies capable of this would inevitably be more powerful. They might even block those who come after, thereby monopolizing and controlling the technology. But that would just be going down a familiar, old path.’

By the time he finished organizing these company matters, two days had passed. Only then did he leave the company and head back to his dorm.

On the way, he received several messages on his Realm Token. They were from Deng Xin, thanking him. She said that Tu Nai had come to see her, but considering her gang had just stabilized, she was temporarily staying at the Processing Bureau.

He replied, then couldn’t help but think, ’Deng Xin’s precognitive ability is really useful. That kind of innate talent allows one to avoid many dangers in advance.’

’But I don’t envy it. For some reason, I always feel that kind of ability is a bit illusory, lacking a down-to-earth feeling. The power I cultivate myself is still the most reliable.’

’Besides, doesn’t Wu Qi, the active Consciousness Body from the Ferris Wheel Company, also possess a similar ability to judge the company’s adversaries?’

’At the end of the day, a Consciousness Body is still a biological entity. If a Fighter continues to cultivate, it’s not impossible to develop similar skills. Even if not, when one’s strength reaches a certain level, such an ability becomes optional.’

’Only by possessing absolute power can one be free from all constraints.’

The Gard Car returned to the Profound Palace Building. He looked up at the majestic structure that seemed to pierce the heavens, his gaze following it all the way into the depths of the cloudy sky.

’Next, everything needs to be prepared for the coming of that time.’

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