364: Chapter 363 I am the Big Picture

Overseeing the nation, patrolling the laws of the realm.

These eight words were deeply engraved in everyone's hearts.

Chu Xuan's words, through this live broadcast, spread throughout the country.

It wasn't hard to imagine that with the tough attitude Chu Xuan was showing right now, if anyone really dared not to come, he would probably show up at their door.

At this moment, the whole country was boiling with excitement.

Many ordinary citizens were seeing a Specter for the first time and were hit by a violent visual impact.

Not just because of those mutated, grotesque bodies, but also because they clearly saw the horror of Specters in the subsequent battle.

The flickering images during the live broadcast, with blood-colored mist permeating the air, actually changed the surrounding landscape, as if they were in the middle of a battle with thousands of troops.

Even if they weren't at the scene, people felt a sense of heart-pounding dread.

And the sharp methods Chu Xuan displayed afterward, killing the Specter in the blink of an eye, further ignited the blood in people's hearts.

Chu Xuan's tough attitude toward the captains from various regions didn't cause resentment among most ordinary citizens; instead, it made them applaud and cheer.

With both powerful strength and decisive methods, even if terrifying creatures like Specters existed in this world, there was still hope for resistance.

Laymen watch the excitement, while experts look for the craft.

Ordinary people just thought Chu Xuan was powerful and had the ability to see through a Specter's disguise.

Whether it was riding the Flying Boat through the air, jumping dozens of meters high, or teleporting to kill enemies, it was all extremely cool and handsome.

But for fellow Transcendents, witnessing the strength Chu Xuan displayed felt like a frog in a well looking at the moon in the sky.

Most people still needed to use their wits and courage when facing a D-rank Specter.

If they encountered a C-rank Ghost, they would most likely be finished immediately.

Yet Chu Xuan could easily kill an S-rank Specter; how could this not be shocking?

Everyone deeply remembered that young figure in the live broadcast.

"Everyone, I suggest you listen carefully to these next few words, especially the Transcendents who have already bound to the System."

Chu Xuan looked at the camera and continued:

"First, stop focusing on raising your Rank. Do everything you can to improve the shortcomings in your basic attributes."

"Second, no matter what Talent you have or what special Transcendent Skill you possess, you'd better not consume any more resources to increase your Charm attribute."

"And this deadline is before the 48-hour countdown ends."

As Chu Xuan's words were slowly spoken, comments flew across the live broadcast room, with many people voicing their doubts and wanting to know the reason.

Even more people wanted to understand what the countdown appearing in everyone's eyes actually represented.

Regarding this, Chu Xuan still didn't explain, only saying calmly:

"That's all for the above content. I know some people will definitely still have doubts or even malicious speculations, but it doesn't matter. Whether you believe it or not, or whether you're willing to follow my words, it's up to you."

Almost all the comments passing across the screen were 'Support,' 'Understood,' 'We believe you,' and so on.

At this time, Chu Xuan changed the subject:

"Next, taking advantage of this live broadcast, there's one thing I must mention again."

"Before this, I posted the above content on the Official Forum, but some people mocked and insulted me wantonly. I seriously suspect these people are Specters in disguise, or members of the Resurrection Society making trouble."

"So, before the upcoming national offline captain meeting begins, these people must show up to be inspected by me."

Chu Xuan said this with a calm expression, then didn't forget to add:

"Don't be in a hurry to delete your comments. The account names and IDs have all been recorded... Lin Jie, read them out."

Lin Jie, who had been holding the phone, nodded. He didn't need to switch screens to find the notes he had taken; they were already memorized.

As Lin Jie read out the account names and ID numbers one by one, the comments were once again filled with teasing words.

[Lol, so they were already recorded. Better run while you can.]

[There's no running. These rats in the gutter are best at disguising themselves and hiding in the crowd. Now that they're exposed, where else can they go? Do they really think Skynet is a joke?]

[What goes around comes around.]

In front of the Headquarters Building, the captain-level figures from various cities and the accompanying Inspectors took out their phones while listening to Chu Xuan.

Looking at the uniform flow of comments, a thought popped into many people's minds.

Chu Xuan had truly gained power.

With powerful strength, an official status, and the prestige he gained today by practically stepping over everyone.

If no one restrained him, in time, as long as Chu Xuan didn't die, he might even become a spiritual leader, an uncrowned king.

Someone even thought...

By using such prestige and a few simple methods, he could make people willingly offer their spirituality.

Even if each person only gave 1 spirituality value, as long as it accumulated, the resources obtained would be immeasurable.

Just then, Chu Xuan's phone suddenly rang. After answering, he found it was Xu Shuya calling:

"Boss Chu, we're almost done preparing the high-energy explosives and launchers, but... during the earlier conflict, Qiaoqiao was injured by Li Tairen."

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow: "How is she now?"

"Qiaoqiao is doing okay; she already has a Healing skill. However, I noticed your live broadcast has been going for ten minutes, yet Li Tairen has still not appeared before you."

"Logically, he shouldn't be so foolish as to think that avoiding you will solve everything," Xu Shuya said thoughtfully.

"I just wanted to remind you that Li Tairen has always been good at following the wind. Knowing we are working for you, even if he doesn't try to flatter you through us, he shouldn't risk offending you. I suspect there might be something fishy going on."

Hearing this, Chu Xuan simply said calmly, "Alright, I understand."

"Um..." Before hanging up, Xu Shuya added:

"Also, I previously had someone quietly track Li Tairen's communication location. According to the tracking, he's right there at the Headquarters Building. He might have arrived long ago, but after seeing your methods, he didn't dare to show himself."

"Don't think too much; I saw him long ago. You guys continue with the previous plan; don't worry about the rest." Chu Xuan hung up the phone. His gaze shifted, and he looked directly at one person among the many onlookers about a hundred meters outside the Headquarters Building.

It was a middle-aged man with a slicked-back undercut, looking very capable with piercing eyes.

Chu Xuan had already been paying attention to these onlookers earlier.

He particularly noticed this person, who appeared calm on the surface when looking at him, but whose emotions were fluctuating wildly.

Scanning with the Eye of Insight, there were no abnormal markers, but the name was revealed.

It was precisely the leader of Group One in the capital, Li Tairen.

Seeing Chu Xuan look over and seemingly discover him, a fawning smile immediately appeared on Li Tairen's Face as he strode over:

"Oh my, Inspector Chu, seeing you is truly better than hearing about you. Your demeanor is truly admirable; I have long looked forward to meeting you..."

"No need to be so polite." Chu Xuan waved his hand and smiled. "However, I'm just curious. During our two previous calls, you didn't seem to have this attitude."

The smile remained on Li Tairen's Face as he reached Chu Xuan and rubbed his hands together. "Please understand, I was also acting according to the rules. I wasn't targeting you. If I was rude, please be magnanimous and forgive me."

"No need for explanations; I never took it to heart." Chu Xuan smiled again.

"But I already said that you had to come to the Headquarters Building to see me within ten minutes. If you dared to be late, I would kill you directly."

Chu Xuan stared into Li Tairen's eyes, the smile on his Face deepening. "Ten minutes have long passed. Now I will enforce the law on you. Do you have any objections?"

The smile on Li Tairen's Face instantly froze, and he hurriedly said, "This... Inspector Chu, I actually arrived here long ago, but you were showing your Divine Might and handling official business, so I didn't want to disturb you."

"You dare to lie to me?" The smile on Chu Xuan's Face suddenly turned cold.

"After our call ended, it took me almost exactly ten minutes to reach the Headquarters Building, yet you were nowhere to be seen. What else do you have to say?"

Seeing that Chu Xuan seemed to be serious, Li Tairen panicked. "Wait! You're not really going to sentence me to death for this, are you? Look closely, I'm not a Specter, nor am I being controlled by one..."

"I have always been fair and true to my word. You violated the law and have no proper reason, so I sentence you to death. It's reasonable and legal!" As he spoke, a ghostly light flashed in Chu Xuan's eyes.

When their eyes met, Li Tairen's body, which had wanted to retreat, was suddenly out of control. His knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground.

Fear finally appeared on his Face. He never expected Chu Xuan would actually use this reason to kill him. He shouted, "What kind of law is this? I don't accept it!"

"Exercising my inspection authority, I am the law!" Chu Xuan suddenly raised his hand and grabbed at him.

But at that moment, Li Tairen's body suddenly vanished.

At the same time, an old sigh came from afar: "Chu Xuan, can you give me a little Face?"

Chu Xuan immediately looked toward the source of the sound.

The crowd immediately split to the sides.

Outside the crowd, a withered, bony old man had appeared at some point.

Currently, this old man was holding onto Li Tairen.

"Commissioner Yan?"

Seeing this withered old man, everyone's expression turned serious.

Especially the captain-level figures, who all recognized the newcomer's identity: it was Yan Guofa.

"I didn't expect Commissioner Yan to show up. He's a veteran powerhouse, rumored to be a figure who doesn't belong to this era."

"Although I heard his life force is decaying, every one of them is an absolutely powerful Transcendent, a master who was among the first to handle S-Rank incidents!"

"Originally, when the official organization was established, Three Major Commissioners were set up to oversee Captain-General Yang Yu and the captains of various cities. Although they later became quiet and Captain-General Yang took charge of the overall situation, making the Committee essentially a figurehead, it must be said that the Committee's strength is beyond doubt."

"This time, the appointment of Chu Xuan's Inspector authority was done on behalf of Commissioner Yan, but there was no conferment ceremony. There might be something complicated behind this."

"I heard that before, Chu Xuan broke into the Central Hub and had some clashes with Huo Gui and others, and Commissioner Yan was involved, which is why they stopped."

"Commissioner Yan actually wants to protect Li Tairen. Chu Xuan's momentum today might have to slow down."

"Not necessarily. Given Chu Xuan's style of doing things today, these two generations of Inspectors might just have a showdown."

As everyone discussed in low voices, they continued to move away, not daring to be too close, clearly worried about being caught in the crossfire.

But Chu Xuan remained calm from beginning to end. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Old Man Yan, you wouldn't happen to be the backer behind Li Tairen, would you?"

Yan Guofa shook his head and said with a smile, "I am no one's backer."

"In that case, why don't you step aside?" Chu Xuan's voice suddenly turned cold.

Yan Guofa said, "I won't stop you from killing those related to Specters, but this Li Tairen has been human from start to finish. He is one of the pillars of strength in the fight against Specters."

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow. "So, you were actually here all along?"

Yan Guofa sighed softly. He neither admitted nor denied it, but instead said:

"Originally, I planned to let that S-Rank lie low for a few more days to lure more hidden Specters to gather, but unfortunately, you forced it to erupt early... Regardless, you have already slain an S-rank Specter and gained enough benefits. Let's stop here for today. Can you give me a little Face?"

Chu Xuan suddenly laughed. "This is a national live broadcast. I want to enforce the law, yet you block me. Did you give me any Face?"

Yan Guofa sighed again. "It is already not easy for humanity to fight Specters. Every Transcendent is an indispensable force. I hope you can prioritize the Big Picture."

Chu Xuan's eyes flickered. He immediately thought of what Xu Shuya had mentioned earlier, that Li Tairen's identity might not be simple.

Then, he thought that Yan Guofa might be planning something, appearing to be acting for outsiders, intentionally being at odds with him, yet also seeming to be creating a smokescreen to mislead him.

It was hard to tell what his intentions were.

However, the current Chu Xuan was no longer the same as before. He was no longer that poor wretch who had to rack his brains at every step just to survive.

Having become this strong step by step, if he still had to move forward timidly, then what was the point of all that hard work to get to this stage?

There was no need to consider other people's thoughts, what the purpose of this step was, or what impact his actions would have.

None of it was necessary anymore.

Whatever plans you have, what does it have to do with me?!

I have my own path to walk. Those who block me shall die!

Thinking of this, Chu Xuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. He raised his hand and pointed forward:

"Now, I am the Big Picture!"

"Yan Guofa, I'll give you one chance. Step aside, or I'll deal with you too!"

"No one can save the person I want to kill!!"

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(Chinese New Year is coming, and I'm busier than when I'm at work. Today's chapter is 4,000 words. Goodnight, everyone.)