Chapter Forty-Seven: Ripples of the Aftermath
Page 1/3
Time: Two weeks later
Location: Shen Corporation Global Command Center
The victory at Dark Reef Port in Antarctica marked the complete failure of the Abyss Consortium’s Aurora Plan. Kane was extradited to the International Tribunal for trial, and the global new energy market temporarily returned to calm. However, this calm was merely superficial; undercurrents still surged beneath the surface.
Xu Yunchuan stood before the vast holographic map, his gaze heavy with concern. The main nodes of the global new energy network had stabilized, yet subtle vulnerabilities remained in the core dispatch system of the zero-carbon cities.
Zhao Ming sat at the main control console, his eyes slightly weary. “Yunchuan, although we have thoroughly stopped the Aurora Plan, I’ve detected scattered data streams at several global nodes. They appear to be deliberate backdoors.”
Shen Qingwan joined them, a trace of worry in her eyes. “You mean the Abyss Consortium may have left residual forces embedding backdoors in multiple nodes?”
Zhao Ming nodded. “Yes. I tried to close them, but they are extremely dispersed and all encrypted with self-destruct mechanisms that will obliterate the data if tampered with.”
“This means that even in defeat, the Abyss Consortium has left a glimmer of hope for revival,” Xu Yunchuan said, his voice low and resolute.
---
International Energy Summit
Time: Three days later
Location: Davos, Switzerland
The Global New Energy Summit convened in Davos, Switzerland, a pivotal conference where world leaders, business magnates, and energy giants gathered to discuss the future direction of development. This summit was not only an opportunity for cooperation but also a fierce contest for influence over the new energy market.
Inside the grand hall, enormous crystal chandeliers cast dazzling light. Representatives from various countries wore serious expressions, their interactions laden with undercurrents and subtle confrontations.
Shen Qingwan stood at the podium, her voice clear and powerful. “Ladies and gentlemen, new energy is not merely a market. It is the foundation for humanity’s future survival and development. We must jointly build a more transparent, secure, and sustainable global energy network, eradicating any potential infiltration and destruction.”
Thunderous applause followed, but beneath the harmonious facade, turbulent currents churned.
Zhao Ming’s voice came through a concealed earpiece. “Yunchuan, did you notice the man in the gray suit in the third row on the left? His name is Victor Carlson, representing a company called ‘Tianshu Energy Group.’”
“Tianshu Energy?” Xu Yunchuan furrowed his brow. “I haven’t heard of that company.”
“They have quietly acquired substantial shares of multiple new energy enterprises through offshore accounts and shell companies over the past three months. They are likely remnants of the Abyss Consortium,” Zhao Ming explained.
Page 2/3
“It seems this summit is not just about cooperation but a silent game of strategy,” Xu Yunchuan murmured.
---
Undercurrents Rising
During the evening banquet, the lighting dimmed and strings played softly. Guests held their wine glasses and conversed quietly, the atmosphere seemingly convivial.
Xu Yunchuan weaved through the crowd, his gaze fixed on Victor Carlson. The middle-aged man wore a gentle smile and spoke with ease, yet every move he made exuded a dangerous aura.
“Mr. Xu, a pleasure to meet you,” Victor approached and extended his hand.
Xu Yunchuan smiled and shook it. “Mr. Victor, Tianshu Energy Group has been quite active in the new energy market.”
Victor smiled faintly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. “Business is all about seizing fleeting opportunities. Mr. Xu, the achievements of Shen Corporation are admirable, but the market’s rules are always ruthless.”
“The rules may be ruthless, but what we value most is transparency and fairness behind those rules,” Xu Yunchuan replied calmly, with a subtle edge.
They exchanged a brief look. Victor gave a meaningful smile before turning to leave.
Zhao Ming’s voice crackled through the earpiece. “Yunchuan, while you were speaking with Victor, he sent an encrypted command to his assistant. I’m working on decrypting it.”
“Keep a close watch on him,” Xu Yunchuan ordered coldly.
---
Capital’s Shadow
After the meeting, Zhao Ming successfully decrypted Victor’s command, revealing shocking content.
“Yunchuan, this command concerns access rights to the global new energy reserve control system,” Zhao Ming’s voice carried tension.
“What do they intend to do?” Shen Qingwan frowned.
“Tianshu Energy Group is attempting to legally acquire core access privileges to the global new energy reserve control. If they succeed, they will have the power to trigger energy supply crises worldwide,” Zhao Ming explained.
“They plan to use new energy reserves as a weapon to extort the global market,” Xu Yunchuan’s eyes gleamed icily.
Page 3/3
“Yunchuan, we must cut off their access requests before they achieve their goal,” Shen Qingwan said firmly.
“Zhao Ming, immediately trace Tianshu Energy’s financial networks and block all suspicious accounts,” Xu Yunchuan commanded decisively.
---
Capital Sniper
In the following days, Shen Corporation coordinated with multiple international regulatory agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation and blockade of Tianshu Energy’s financial chains.
However, Tianshu Energy was clearly prepared. They transferred funds to numerous secret offshore accounts, laundering them through layers of complexity, making tracking difficult.
Zhao Ming went without sleep for days, bloodshot eyes glaring. “Yunchuan, I found a breakthrough! They have a core account in the Middle East, the hub of their financial network.”
“Then sever it completely!” Xu Yunchuan’s voice was sharp and cold.
Hours later, the core account in the Middle East was successfully frozen, severely disrupting Tianshu Energy’s cash flow.
Yet simultaneously, Tianshu Energy began large-scale divestment, attempting to stir unrest in the global new energy market.
---
The Night Before the Storm
On the main control screen of the zero-carbon city, data fluctuations in the global new energy market were abnormal, with multiple nodes triggering various alerts.
“Tianshu Energy is trying to create an energy panic to disrupt the global new energy market,” Zhao Ming’s voice was grave.
“They’re gambling everything in desperation,” Shen Qingwan said coldly.
Xu Yunchuan stood before the holographic screen, his gaze piercing. “Everyone, prepare yourselves. The final battle of this war is upon us.”