Celestial Human Diagram

After returning to his dorm, Chen Chuan contacted Wu Han, Weidong, Lu Fang, and Lu Ke in the Underground City District, telling them to be extra careful in the coming days.

He judged that as the date of the division approached, Central City would likely descend into chaos. This would be especially true if the Rifts, currently clustered together, were to disperse, which could have severe consequences in various places.

Although Central City was vast, and problems wouldn’t necessarily erupt everywhere, there was no need to get caught in the mess.

At the same time, he called Yangzhi City and contacted Wei Chang’an and the others. He told them that a lot was happening in Central City recently, and they should consider postponing their trip.

He didn’t specify what was going on, but Wei Chang’an and the others understood the implication immediately and knew what choice to make.

After handling this, he went to the training ground. He looked at his hand and slowly clenched it into a fist. To elevate his Spiritual Power to a higher level, he first needed to engage in intense combat.

Besides his own strength, he also had his Second Self. His Second Self was now gradually approaching the Third Limit, seemingly just a short distance away. However, advancing had become somewhat difficult; it seemed the closer he got, the harder it became.

Opponents like Tu Liu offered very little resonance for growth. Mishiro Ara, from the other day, had been a good opponent, but it was only a spar, so the improvement had been minimal.

But if he encountered some truly formidable foes, perhaps they could push his Second Self to make the leap.

’If my Second Self can reach the Third Limit, even if it’s not at my current level, my strength will be far beyond what it was before once we merge. My spiritual breadth would also increase, perhaps allowing me to venture deeper into the other side.’

「Central City, Deep Unexplored District. Lianwei Zhongyu Company Branch headquarters.」

A convoy of heavy vehicles entered the branch’s compound. After driving into the spacious underground parking garage, heavily armed security guards disembarked one by one, lining up on both sides.

From the main vehicle, a man with a hooked nose in a company uniform stepped out. His complexion was very pale, and he had a large frame. His light brown eyes radiated a dangerous coldness. Despite the mild temperature, he still wore thick gloves.

This was the new plenipotentiary head of the branch, Che Gaoyi. In light of the recent conflict with the Ferris Wheel Company and the special circumstances Jibei Dao Central City was about to face, the main office had sent him to take charge of affairs and ensure the branch’s operations in Jibei Dao remained secure.

He took an elevator from the basement to an office in the main building. As he walked in, his female secretary bowed and said, "Mr. Che, this office is the best-equipped and serviced in the branch. It was Manager Zhao’s private office. After he died, no one has used it."

Che Gaoyi glanced at the decor and said coldly, "Replace everything in here."

"Yes, of course." The secretary bowed hastily in agreement.

Che Gaoyi walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the Molan Company building across the way. The massive structure was deathly silent, now resembling a withered orchid.

He stood there for a moment, glanced at the time, and spoke into his Realm Token, "Is everything ready?"

A respectful voice replied from the other side of the Realm Token, "Sir, everything is ready."

Che Gaoyi said, "Activate all non-active Consciousness Bodies."

"Yes, sir!"

This time, he had transported a large quantity of High-Energy Nutrient Supplements from the main office. He had activated all the previously stored non-active Consciousness Bodies. To ensure they were fit for purpose, he had even employed a unified Domain harmonization technique known to shorten the lifespan of the biological hosts.

This was all in preparation for the major event to come. Although Lianwei Zhongyu Company didn’t plan to compete for the Fumu’s fragments, they had to be fully armed and prepared.

They would be providing powerful mercenaries for hire. Furthermore, when it came to the Fumu fragments, even factions and organizations that successfully seized them and had their own channels would likely hire companies like Lianwei Zhongyu to transport the items in order to mitigate risk.

As a transport and mercenary company, Lianwei Zhongyu would take on the job, as long as the price offered was enough to offset any future repercussions.

While this might provoke strong dissatisfaction and countermeasures from the government, in the business world and among corporations worldwide, it would actually earn them praise.

After about ten minutes, a slightly robotic male voice spoke up: "Hello, Director. Superstar is activated and at your service."

Che Gaoyi said, "Search the work reports from the past year. List all key items requiring attention, and arrange them in chronological order from most recent to oldest."

"Please wait a moment."

Che Gaoyi waited. Non-active Consciousness Bodies couldn’t compare to active ones. They had no combat capability and little autonomy, serving only to assist him with complex tasks and relatively safe plans, compensating for any oversights or deficiencies on his part.

After waiting for more than five minutes, lists of items appeared on his light screen. The first was a friendly inquiry from Canglong Company and the Overseas Development Group. It had been sent last month, implying they could offer support and assistance in dealing with the Ferris Wheel Company, and they awaited a reply from Lianwei Zhongyu.

Che Gaoyi said coldly, "Decline."

Due to the nature of their business, Lianwei Zhongyu Company had always maintained its neutrality, avoiding close ties with any single company and refusing to join any corporate alliances.

Although they were in conflict with the Ferris Wheel Company, if Ferris Wheel were to send them a commission and the price was right, they would accept it all the same.

He continued reading. The second important item was a report on the Elephant Gang’s recent situation. After reviewing it, he made an immediate decision.

"Send another shipment of weapons to the Elephant Gang."

Although he had no intention of allying with other companies, he would maintain his aggressive stance against Ferris Wheel, which had misappropriated his company’s name and had yet to issue a public apology.

The Elephant Gang had proven its value in this sudden crisis. Supporting them and suppressing the Swordfish Gang was equivalent to pinning down one of Ferris Wheel’s arms.

He added, "Superstar, create a new item: find and select suitable gangs in the Deep Unexplored District to support."

He had come with a mission. Lianwei Zhongyu needed its own obedient proxies to handle its dirty work. The previous director hadn’t paid attention to this area, a gap he now had to fill.

In his view, the previous manager completely lacked any proactive, pioneering spirit. He had only passively completed tasks assigned by the company, making him utterly unqualified.

"Item created. It has been filed under long-term monitoring."

Che Gaoyi went through all the items one by one, dealing with each. The results of his decisions weren’t necessarily perfect, but at least he provided clear and decisive conclusions instead of leaving them pending.

As he progressed through the list, he came to an item concerning the investigation into Zhao Qian’s death. Superstar spoke again: "Reminder for the Director: there is an analysis report from last year that may have been overlooked."

"Manager Zhao commissioned a Puppet named No. 13 from the Paperman Company. It disappeared at the same time as his death. It is suspected to be related to Manager Zhao’s death and may involve the Chief Envoy behind it. Should we pursue this lead?"

Che Gaoyi said in a voice devoid of any emotion, "Destroy all related files. Leave no backups. From now on, do not report or upload any more information regarding Zhao Qian."

He couldn’t care less about the death of a manager with no significant background. As long as it didn’t affect company business, an individual’s fate was irrelevant.

In truth, if not for his merits in that one particular matter, Zhao Qian would never have reached his position with his abilities. Thus, in Che Gaoyi’s eyes, investigating his death was a complete waste of company resources.

"Understood. Deleting item... All related data has been deleted..."

After dealing with these matters, Che Gaoyi said, "Create a new item: search for active companies and attempt to establish business contacts. Also, have the mercenary teams we’ve contacted enter Central City. The company will arrange for suitable identities and entry channels for them."

"Understood... Contacts have been sent... Awaiting responses..."

「Xi Hui Opera House.」

For the past two months, every performance of *Desolate Domain Divine Song* had been sold out. Many people came to see it, drawn by its reputation, and several of its actors had become well-known.

Among them, Astrid, who played the Shepherdess, garnered the most attention. She had just stepped off stage and removed her helmet, revealing a head of golden hair.

Because every performance was a genuine battle, she couldn’t afford the slightest lapse in concentration. Thus, despite possessing the physique of a Third Limit Fighter, she still felt a trace of exhaustion.

To maintain her condition, she ate a few nutrient bars and took a stamina-replenishing drug, feeling reinvigorated. Finding a deserted spot to sit down, she flicked the Thrusting Sword in her hand. A gleam of light immediately reflected in her eyes; with another gentle shake, she put it away.

"Very good, Asti. You must maintain your peak condition at all times."

Hearing the voice, Astrid stood up. She then saw a Sound Transmission Realm Token, disguised as a mask, placed nearby. The voice was coming from it.

She asked warily, "Who are you?"

The voice replied, "Asti, no need to be so tense. It’s good to be on guard, but you also need to know how to relax. That’s why the company provided you with understudies."

’Someone from the company...’

Astrid did not relax her guard. Her hand remained on the hilt of her sword.

"I’m here to inform you that your mission at the opera house is complete. The company needs you to be on standby for orders to execute the next phase of the plan."

Astrid’s fingers tightened into a fist. She knew that for this trip to the central city of Dashun, the performance was merely incidental. The company needed them—not just her, but the other members of the troupe as well—to carry out a crucial mission. Otherwise, there would have been no need for so many understudies.

She said, "We need equipment, proper weapons, and medicine." Her mind flashed to the figure who had so easily defeated her the other day. "What I have on hand is far from enough."

The mask let out a low chuckle. "You’ll have it. You’ll have it all. We will deliver everything. You just be ready, Asti. May the heroic spirits watch over you."

Astrid placed a hand on her breastplate and replied, "And may the heroic spirits watch over you."

The voice from the mask went silent.

Astrid walked over, picked up the mask, and glanced at it a few times before tossing it on the ground. She crushed it under her iron-soled boot and walked away.

The show wasn’t over. The next performance would begin soon, and she was needed there.

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