Atlas of Heaven and Man

After Chen Chuan finished his call with Yan Yi, he walked to the side and picked up the box Chen Bitong had given him from the table, opening it to take a look.

Inside was a fist-sized stone, its surface uneven and seemingly unremarkable.

He reached out and touched it, discovering it was delicate and smooth, with a warm sensation. After a short while, he felt a sense of mental refreshment, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, allowing him to move forward unencumbered.

Even mere contact brought such benefits, suggesting that this object indeed had a significant effect on invigorating the spirit, which would be very helpful to him.

However, he immediately thought that, based on what Teacher Xue had told him, even if Chen Bitong's spirit was nearly complete, it wasn't truly so. So, was his saying that he didn't need it a genuine statement, or was there another reason?

After pondering for a while, he put the object back first. Then, he went to the training room, took out a tube of special medicine, and after sitting down, tilted his head back and consumed it.

As the medicinal power spread, the mutated tissues throughout his body became active. This time, he didn't use his Second Self to shield himself, and countless noises and external disturbances were transmitted to him.

However, having embarked on the path of spiritual power cultivation, even without using his Second Self, he could still easily maintain his mental focus and not be disturbed by these anomalies.

At this moment, he looked up and saw a crack in the ceiling. The crack resembled an opening eye, slowly widening, while a black, fluorescent, viscous substance seemed to seep from the edges, gradually falling into this world.

He could also see that the Central City seemed to be covered by a layer of cocoon-like film. When those substances fell onto it, they would be blocked. However, some areas seemed to have been heavily contaminated, their color becoming dark and turbid, appearing as if they were about to be penetrated.

But after a short while, they would be absorbed by some force and slowly return to their original state. However, he also noticed that this force seemed somewhat unstable, sometimes strong, sometimes weak.

This was most likely the protective barrier formed by the Fumu, and this situation arose because the Fumu was about to enter its splitting phase.

Judging from this, when the Fumu truly began to split and reproduce, the situation would definitely become more serious. Teacher Xue said he could estimate the approximate time frame, and this must be how.

If he could make this judgment, then others could also figure it out. When that time came, there might really be as many problems as Teacher Xue had said.

He would deal with it when the time came.

He didn't overthink it, but focused on cultivating and absorbing the medicinal power.

It wasn't until dusk that he finished his meditation.

He got up, washed up, changed his clothes, told Yan Yi, declined the offer of a car, went downstairs, and drove out himself.

Half an hour later, the car slowly entered the company plaza at the Fusion Boundary.

As Chen Chuan stepped out of the car and walked towards the gate, the security guards on both sides stopped and stood at attention, saluting.

Yan Yi was already waiting for him at the entrance of the hall. Seeing him come over, she bowed slightly and led the way. The two of them took the elevator to the president's office on the upper floors of the building, where Meng Shu was waiting, wearing a Fusion Boundary company president's uniform.

Chen Chuan greeted her and glanced behind her. There, a woman with delicate features, gentle and quiet, stood, smiling slightly at him.

He nodded slightly. This was the company's active consciousness entity, Li Ying. Including the time he escorted Meng Shu back to the company, this was the second time he had seen her.

After the greetings, everyone took their seats.

Yan Yi said, "Mr. Chen, the city government sent a letter today, informing us that the Fumu is about to enter its breeding period and that the company needs to provide a certain amount of security forces to cooperate with the government in the defense of the Central City."

She tapped the interface, sending over a document: "We have checked the company's records. Fifteen years ago, we cooperated with the government once, but this time, it may be a little different.

Because a breach may have appeared on the World Ring, judging from the situation in the Central City, the real situation may be more serious. Our company was also deeply affected not long ago, so we would like to hear your opinion, Mr. Chen. What measures should we take this time?"

Chen Chuan knew that because the Fusion Boundary Company had been invaded by the beings from the other side, it might be under special scrutiny.

He said, "In my opinion, precisely because there was a past possession by beings from the other side, the company should provide as much security force as possible to cooperate with the government.

And the company doesn't need to worry too much, because currently, it seems that the beings from the other side don't have any mutual entanglement. Even if other beings from the other side come this time, the company won't attract their attention."

He said silently in his heart, "Because there may be more noteworthy targets here."

He looked at Meng Shu again and suggested, "I suggest shrinking the company's forces. During this time, Meng Shu, you should try not to leave the company."

Meng Shu nodded lightly. This was consistent with Li Ying's judgment. She said, "Then, starting today, I will stay in the company and not go back until this period is over."

Chen Chuan said seriously, "If there are any situations, you can contact me. If I can come, I will come as soon as possible."

At the same time, inside the Ferris Wheel Company, the security director, Guan Shangjing, was frowning as he looked at a report.

He had originally drafted a series of plans. As long as the Xiang Gang boss died, the Xiang Gang would fall into infighting, with the two factions fighting each other. Then, Tu Liu would lead people to attack the Swordfish Gang, killing most of the core members, and the entire Yinglu District would be dominated by the Swordfish Gang.

And the Xiang Gang, with its vitality greatly damaged, would not be able to protect Deng Xin, so it would be convenient to eliminate her as well, killing two birds with one stone.

But the Xiang Gang actually quickly resolved Tu Liu, pushed Tu Nai to be the new boss, and even swallowed this breath, rendering the Swordfish Gang's preparations useless.

And judging from the information that came out, the target of the Special Handling Bureau intervened in this matter, causing it to fail. Even Deng Xin was sent to the Special Handling Bureau, which made it meaningless for him to do anything else later.

He threw the report on the desk, interlaced his fingers, and his eyes were deep.

"It seems that we have to wait until that day to settle the score…"

He looked up at the light screen on the side. On the left were columns of items to be processed, and on the right, it showed that the directors were holding an internal meeting, which had been going on for five hours.

This was already the fourth board meeting this month, mainly because there were disputes over the company's direction in the next stage, but time was running out, so there should be a result this time.

Just as he was thinking, the meeting time counter stopped moving, indicating that the meeting should have ended.

At this time, a gentle and friendly female voice came from the interface: "Director Guan Shangjing, Director Yingwei invites you to Jiajian Feiguan, there is a company task that needs to be explained to Director Guan Shangjing."

Guan Shangjing got up from his seat. He left the office and entered the dedicated elevator across the hall. The words above flickered, until the letter "Jia" was displayed above, and the elevator doors opened to both sides, revealing a tall, spacious flower garden.

He was wearing a spacious silk ancient robe with a deep foreign style, with an old-fashioned fighter's bun, and two symmetrical inlaid lines on his face. And not far from his hand on the knife rack, he was holding two exquisite knives, one long and one short, slightly curved.

He walked to the old man and bowed: "Director Yingwei."

Director Yingwei said: "The board of directors has finally made a decision and decided to implement the 'Spring Formation Plan'."

Guan Shangjing raised his head, "The company has made up its mind?"

"The consortium has been stationed in the company for more than a hundred days, but their investigation of us has not given a clear reply, and there is no conclusion as to what stage the progress has reached. Their meaning is very obvious."

Director Yingwei looked at Guan Shangjing, "Waiting for us to make a decision that meets their wishes."

Guan Shangjing slowly straightened up and said in a deep voice: "It seems that what they need is that thing. Their appetite is very big. Director Yingwei, if we do it, then the risk of this matter will be borne by our Ferris Wheel Company.

He looked at the opposite side, "If we don't get an accurate promise, do we need to follow their will?"

"In the current situation, we have no way to retreat."

Director Yingwei said in a deep voice.

"Recently, Canglong Company and Yuanyang Development Group are taking advantage of our concentration of forces in the Central City to provoke conflicts between various foreign countries and our company. Now, many countries can't withstand the pressure and have begun to waver. The company's business has been greatly affected."

While speaking, Guan Shangjing saw on the light screen behind him that the company's outposts on various islands overseas showed many red warning signs.

"The decision-making team has analyzed that from the moment we decided to join the consortium, this situation will not stop, and it will continue like this.

When we embark on this path, the company cannot turn back, only success is allowed, failure is not allowed! Director Guan Shangjing, I ask you to strengthen your determination!"

Guan Shangjing solemnly bowed: "Yes, your subordinate understands!"

Director Yingwei nodded heavily, "Because we are being closely watched by all aspects of the Central City, we cannot use the company's people and power. How is the manpower I asked you to recruit some time ago preparing now?"

Guan Shangjing raised his head and said: "Bian Yueyi Zhen of Langtao Hall, and Ye Jianhong of Anyao Hall, they have both formally rejected my invitation, so they shouldn't be coming.

But Senior Brother Gong Ying has agreed to my invitation. He will come here to work for the company, and with him will be a large number of disciples recruited from Fenglin Hall."

Director Yingwei said: "Gong Ying Changxiu, the chief disciple of Fenglin Hall, I have heard of his great name for a long time. It is enough to have the disciples of Fenglin Hall led by him. Very good, Director Guan Shangjing, I hope you can coordinate this matter well!"

… …

…