Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1491 A Single Thought Penetrates the Metal Nature

The timing of Huang Quji's departure was too coincidental, which inevitably led to some speculation.

In this matter, is there any problem with Huang Quji?

If he had been there at the time, even if he wasn't with He Shugang, as long as he was still in the affairs department, the avatar that had transformed into He Shugang's appearance would most likely have been recognized by him.

Even if it's truly impossible to discern, those people in the administrative department aren't so easily taken down, so there wouldn't be much evidence detrimental to He Shugang.

These events are not significant when viewed individually, but when they are put together, it is impossible to refute them one by one and find corresponding and reasonable counter-evidence in a short period of time.

At this point, someone said, "This must just be a coincidence."

Someone immediately said, "It's a coincidence. If Secretary Huang wanted to harm Minister He, he should have been able to find more evidence."

After thinking about it, everyone felt it was reasonable. Although Huang Quji's decisive departure was a bit strange, delving into it would not benefit anyone.

This is the privilege of a Dongxuan Temple fighter. Even if he really has a problem, even if you have doubts, it's best not to say it outright, otherwise it will leave both sides with no way out. It's better to turn a blind eye.

Someone said with a serious expression, "Who exactly was the person who did it? I've checked, and none of the top fighters in Zhongjing could have been at the scene when it happened."

Luo Jinxian, vice president of the integration faction, said in a deep voice:
"There's no need to investigate further; it's pointless. It seems the whole thing was orchestrated by that Consultant Chen. So this person must be one of his men, likely a fighter he recruited from outside. That explains why we can't find his identity or background."

"Since we can't find the person, we can only start with the evidence."

One participant asked a crucial question:

"Ren Xinshan obtained the evidence so quickly. Did he use any martial arts techniques? Was that martial arts practitioner involved?"

"Hypnotic techniques may have been used, but it is permissible when there is evidence."

As for whether the evidence came first and then the confession, or the confession came first and then the evidence, it's unclear and pointless to investigate.

The officer shook his head. It seemed that Ren Xinshan was being very careful. It was a pity. If the fighters had been allowed to participate in the interrogation without the approval of the government and the Fighters Council, they could have claimed that the other party had falsified their memories, and there would still have been room for maneuver.

Some people started discussing the matter, asking, "Shouldn't there be a sixty-day grace period for this?"

"Therefore, Minister He has only been temporarily suspended from his post, and Ren Xinshan is currently only acting as the department head."

That's what they say, but how could they not know that investigations must be conducted in a way that avoids suspicion? Even when assigning tasks, they need to be accompanied by members of the discipline team, which would leave them with no authority in front of their subordinates.

Aside from a very small number of die-hard supporters, who would side with someone who has clearly lost their political future?
Even if He Shugang could really hold out for sixty days, the other side could submit new evidence by then, thus delaying the situation for a while longer. Although it's impossible to delay indefinitely, by then, the Great Collision would probably be imminent. What use would releasing him then be?

The key to everything is that He Shugang was controlled from the very beginning; otherwise, he might not have been in such a passive position.

Feng Ziheng said, "The current situation has exceeded our ability to handle. Gentlemen, don't forget that this is an advisor targeting us, so you should each contact the advisors above and see if you can get them to handle this matter."

After some thought, everyone agreed that this was the only option for now. In reality, one advisor might not necessarily come to stand against another, as this could escalate into a full-blown confrontation between the advisors.

Not to mention that other advisors might not agree with this situation, which is also something that the higher-ups would not want to see.

Compared to this, He Shugang's matter was a minor issue, so they didn't have high hopes. To be honest, at this point, losing control of the important Security Affairs Department was inevitable.

Luo Jinxian addressed everyone, saying, "Gentlemen, ever since the horizon, the enemy has been making frequent moves, and we've only been passively responding. This situation must be changed, or something even more dangerous will happen, so..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "In order to reverse the decline, I propose that the Heart-Eating Worm Project must be launched as soon as possible."

Within the airspace, Chen Chuan heard about the events at the State Council meeting hall.

Tao Changru's arrangement practically sealed the fate of He Shugang's case.

Even without this person's intervention, things might have taken a few twists and turns, but their preparations were thorough, and the overall situation would not have changed. This person's intervention can be seen as adding another layer of insurance.

He couldn't discern this person's true intentions, but on this matter, he was undoubtedly on the side of the progressives.

He raised his head and said to Mingchengzi sitting opposite him, "Master Mingcheng, you've worked hard this time."

Ming Chengzi hurriedly said, "Xuanji, you flatter me. It's just a few divine clones going back and forth. It's really not hard work."

Chen Chuan nodded slightly. At that moment, a communication signal arrived from the boundary token. He glanced at it and saw that it was Xiao Yuanguang. After a moment's thought, he immediately answered the call: "Senior Xiao? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Xiao Yuanguang said, "Advisor Chen? It's nothing, someone in the group just asked me to pass on a message to you."

"What did they say?" "They said, 'Enough is enough.'"

Chen Chuan smiled.

Xiao Yuanguang said, "I've relayed the message, Consultant Chen. I think you've done a great job. Is there anything else to do next?"

Chen Chuan gave a definite answer: "Yes!"

Xiao Yuanguang said, "Okay, if you need anything, just let me know."

"it is good."

Chen Chuan ended the call with the other end, completely ignoring any warnings or admonitions about knowing when to stop.

Although the methods used this time were drastic, even according to his previous plan, the procedures were still largely compliant and within the rules. Therefore, some people could only accept the outcome and at most make some demands in meetings.

The problem is that even if he does nothing, he will still be targeted, so he doesn't need to worry about the attitude of certain advisors at all.

He could foresee that these people wouldn't let this loss go unpunished, so they would most likely retaliate.

At this point, it may not be entirely a bad thing. It's better for the other side to use their methods before the big crash comes than to try to deal with it after the big crash.

However, he was not prepared to wait for the opponent to make a move. If they were to defend everywhere, there would be loopholes everywhere. They had to maintain their momentum and always be on the offensive so that the opponent would have to follow their rhythm instead of being led by the nose.

Next, he will investigate the promotion ladder, but that will have to wait until Ren Xinshan has sorted out the affairs of the ministry.

Only by relying on the Ministry of National Security can we legitimately deal with these people one by one.

After doing this, he suddenly felt much more at ease, so he reached for the Snow Lord Blade, drew it from its sheath, and with a flash of light, he had already cut open the rift, then stepped into it.

Once inside, he sat cross-legged in mid-air, a flash of light between his brows, and his external form appeared outwards.

Human beings cling to their own desires, and I seek the truth. Cultivation lies in the step of "questioning oneself," and questioning oneself lies in "defining one's name."

At first, he didn't know how to ask or how to name it, but today, on a whim, he knew what to do.

The so-called self-questioning is about asking oneself what one desires and what one seeks. But why ask these questions? Since embarking on the path of a fighter, he has always adhered to the same principle: to seek a state where one's body is not bound and one's mind is not restricted.

As the vehicle for spiritual practice, external appearances should help one transcend birth and death and adapt to changing circumstances in this process.

The saying goes, "The essence of gold is longevity and the body of the cicada is renewal." One's own external appearance can be named "Golden Cicada."

As soon as this thought arose in his mind, he suddenly felt a sense of clarity throughout his body.

He immediately understood that the naming was not about what name he chose, but about letting the Foreign Minister know what he wanted and how he wanted to take that path.

Only with this clear goal can the alienated organization and all its spiritual will be aligned in this direction and move in that direction.

No wonder it is said that no one can guide a person's spiritual cultivation; one must only explore within oneself. Because only one knows what one truly desires. If others say or guide one, and one is influenced by external factors, and if those influences are not what one truly wants, one may ultimately deviate from the intended path.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly felt the purple qi mutated tissue inside his body growing and expanding on its own, overflowing from the outside and gradually covering it.

He immediately understood that after the name was given, the power that had been accumulating there had a specific path to rise. It was as if the original deep lake was no longer just accumulating, but had been connected to rivers and could eventually flow to the sea without any restrictions.

He also discovered that there were many unique energies in the other world being absorbed by the spirit, which were slightly different from what he had absorbed before. They seemed to have been cleansed of impurities and become purer.

During this process, his outward appearance was rapidly transforming, and before long, a sudden realization naturally arose in his mind.

Besides the Xuan Kong Fire, one's external appearance can also exert methods that are close to those of a higher level.

This ability is quite simple and practical. Just as he had thought, in the future when he fights with enemies, when attacks such as supernatural powers, secret techniques, or rituals are launched at him, he can directly use his external form to deflect them, thus keeping himself unaffected.

Just as the name Golden Cicada was established, its external appearance can constantly change itself. So even when the human form is one with the external form, as long as the speed of its transformation is fast enough, it will not be greatly affected.

Dealing with one person is relatively easy, but dealing with two, three, or more people simultaneously depends on the specific situation. It's hard to say without trying. So, if you have the opportunity, you can find some opponents to test your skills.

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(End of this chapter)