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Chapter 811: Crossing the Empty Mountain
Chapter 811: Crossing the Empty Mountain
That afternoon, Chen Chuan bid farewell to the Wind Crane Chancellor and boarded a ferry, departing for the An Ying Archipelago.
He felt that this trip had been fruitful, and the benefits related to the Snow Queen Saber were an additional bonus. The main gain was the sparring and exchange with a fighter, which not only deepened his understanding of the limits of power but also strengthened his resonance with the Second Child.
The Wind Crane Chancellor's assistance was not without purpose; it was clear that he wanted to establish a good relationship with Chen Chuan.
The Great Prosperity government needed the Wave Surge Pavilion to appease the people, and naturally, the pavilion became a barrier against the Linax Federation after aligning with Great Prosperity.
Previously, the Wave Surge Pavilion had no clear stance, but now that it had chosen a side, it was inevitable that the Federation would target it if they wanted to make progress in the Outer Ocean.
The Wind Crane Chancellor was not originally part of the Great Prosperity system and had little influence within it. If he encountered any difficulties, there would be few people he could turn to for help. However, with their newfound connection, he could rely on the chancellor for assistance in times of need.
Upon Chen Chuan's return to the An Ying Archipelago, it was already evening. As a popular tourist destination, especially during the travel season, he decided to stay for a few days to explore the local scenery and cuisine and to take some time to cultivate his saber.
The business negotiations with Fusion Border Company could resume now that he was back. Meng Shu had even arranged for a local guide to accompany him, knowing that he planned to stay for a few days.
Chen Chuan spent two days exploring the area, purchasing local specialties and souvenirs to bring back to his acquaintances, friends, and Aunt's family.
On the third day, he arrived at the famous White Sand Beach, where he sat in a lounge chair, admiring the distant blue ocean. The Snow Queen Saber stood upright beside him, its hilt wrapped in a red scarf, fluttering in the sea breeze.
A man wearing sunglasses approached—the liaison from Ocean Frontier Expansion, who had been communicating with Chen Chuan over the past few days. He stood nearby without speaking, simply waiting.
"Is there something I can help you with?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Mr. Chen, I apologize for disturbing your rest," the liaison said. "We've received an urgent telegram, and there might be a situation that requires your attention."
"Since you've come to me, it must mean that there are few others capable of handling this matter," Chen Chuan replied. "Please, tell me more."
The liaison apologized and continued, "In addition to negotiating with the Wind Crane Chancellor of the Wave Surge Pavilion, we also sent someone to the An Yao Pavilion to convince the Moon Howl Monastery to side with us. There had been no open conflicts between the An Yao Pavilion and Great Prosperity in the past.
"However, the current master of the An Yao Pavilion has rejected our invitation and accepted the recruitment of the Linax Federation. To demonstrate his determination, one of his disciples killed our liaison who had been sent for negotiations. Our investigation suggests that this action was likely carried out under the Linax Federation's instructions.
"The master of the Moon Howl Monastery has neither responded nor provided any explanation for this incident. Therefore, we believe that the An Yao Pavilion harbors serious hostility towards Great Prosperity, and we cannot ignore this matter. The company has already submitted an application to the higher-ups. Rather than waiting for the An Yao Pavilion to receive support from the Linax Federation and confront us, we believe it is better to eliminate the An Yao Pavilion now.
"The group had already arranged for two fighters to handle the matter there, but one of them suddenly had an urgent task and might be delayed for a few days. If the Linax Federation were to find out, it could lead to additional complications.
"That's why we had to seek your help, Mr. Chen. If you have the time, we hope you can go there and handle this matter together with the other gentleman."
He bowed slightly and added sincerely, "Of course, the group will provide corresponding compensation for any risks encountered during this mission."
The An Yao Pavilion...
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. He had learned about the situation from the Wind Crane Chancellor, and it was possible that the An Yao Pavilion would make such a choice. However, the disciple killing the Great Prosperity liaison seemed unusual.
Even if the An Yao Pavilion had made a choice, there was no need to rush to offend the Great Prosperity government. It seemed as if someone was forcing them to make a decision.
The disciple might have been a problem.
But then again, it might not necessarily be the Linax Federation's doing.
Seeing that Chen Chuan remained silent, the liaison was unsure of his thoughts. If Chen Chuan refused, there was nothing they could do.
Fighters had a high degree of autonomy, and they couldn't force Chen Chuan to act against his will. Moreover, Chen Chuan's original mission was not related to this matter, and there were no explicit orders from above, so refusing would be reasonable.
After a moment of thought, Chen Chuan couldn't help but speak up, "We understand that this request is abrupt, but given the special circumstances, if you are willing, the company will offer a satisfying reward."
"When do you need me to go?" Chen Chuan asked.
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The liaison officer quickly responded, "The airship is ready and can depart at any time."
Chen Chuan reached out, picked up the beverage placed on the side, and drank it in one gulp. He then stood up from the recliner and gazed at the vast, surging sea in the distance, saying, "Since we're already out here, we might as well take a trip."
The matter was already here, and if it wasn't handled this time, he estimated that this issue might still fall on his head in the future. Moreover, he wasn't averse to sparring with different fighters.
The liaison officer was delighted and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Chen. The Ocean Frontier Expansion Group will provide everything you need for this trip." He added solemnly, "The group will remember your assistance."
Chen Chuan glanced at the second self. After the battle with Feng He Shou, the second self had made significant progress, which was much better than self-cultivation.
Furthermore, in the past few days, he had felt that after this battle, the transformation of his body seemed to have slightly accelerated.
Ordinary people wouldn't dare to fight during their transformation, fearing that the energy consumption would hinder the process. But now, with sufficient logistical support, he didn't have to worry about that.
In his previous battles with Wei Guozhen and Long Xiang, he hadn't encountered such a situation. Perhaps it was because these two individuals' strength was inferior to Feng He Shou, and they hadn't put enough pressure on him.
With these advantages, he was looking forward to fighting strong opponents.
He left this place, prepared himself, and contacted Meng Shu. Half an hour later, he boarded the airship bound for An Yao Pavilion.
An Yao Pavilion was located on Kongshan Island, where an active volcano stood. Surrounding it were numerous white rocks, resembling small mountains, dazzling the eyes of those passing by. It was a maritime wonder, and in the old era, one would need a special guide from the pavilion to access it. Now, one could fly there directly.
From the An Ying Archipelago to Kongshan Island, it took about two days by airship. During this time, Chen Chuan did nothing but cultivate his sword and eat well to prepare for the upcoming battle.
The battle with Feng He Shou seemed to have exhausted both sides, but it was just a friendly spar, essentially a mutual agreement to determine who would dominate and who would yield. Hence, neither side had any intention to kill, and they soon stopped.
However, this time, An Yao Pavilion had made it clear that they were going to eliminate the target, making it a life-or-death battle, a completely different concept that required solemn treatment.
Two days later, as the first rays of sunlight rose from the east, the airship gradually approached Kongshan Island.
At that moment, Chen Chuan stood on the airship's balcony, gazing into the distance. He could see the enormous white rocks towering in the sea. From his perspective, these rocks seemed to have similar shapes and heights, and their positions were carefully arranged, likely not naturally formed but placed there by someone using special means.
Furthermore...
He took a few steps forward and noticed that if these rocks were connected, they seemed to form a secret ceremony.
Master Hongfa was a Zen practitioner, so it wasn't surprising that he knew about secret ceremonies. Eight hundred years ago, when the Xuan Sect was revived, the conflict between the two sects led to many Zen practitioners fleeing to the east, not only to spread their teachings but also to avoid sectarian disasters. Perhaps this was why they had arranged these rocks in such a way.
At that moment, the liaison officer approached and looked into the distance, saying, "Mr. Chen, Kongshan Island has a unique terrain. Ships can't get past this point. And at sea, the line of sight and artillery range of warships are blocked by these giant rocks, making it difficult to directly bombard the island with naval guns."
Chen Chuan nodded. Destroying these rocks, which were like small mountains, would be a daunting task. No wonder An Yao Pavilion had been so confident. Occupying this place, they weren't afraid of conventional forces breaking through.
At that moment, the airship began to descend slowly. Below them were two Changwei-class warships and a large berthing ship capable of anchoring two airships. The fighter who had arrived earlier was probably there.
At this time, the liaison officer received a message through the World Gateway and apologized before leaving. After a while, he hurried back and said, "Mr. Chen, we've received news that Mr. Hu, who was supposed to wait there, has already gone to the island ahead of us."
Chen Chuan was surprised. So, Mr. Hu was the fighter, and he was so confident? He didn't even wait for them to join him before going to the island alone?
The liaison officer sighed, "That's just how he is. He's very impulsive."
Chen Chuan understood. It was probably a vow to break through limits, a trait that, while prone to problems, often led to the acquisition of extraordinary power.
However, he didn't favor this choice. After all, this was An Yao Pavilion's home turf, and if there were secret ceremonies outside the island, there might be some inside as well.
He looked ahead and said, "In that case, no need to stop. Fly to the front, and I'll go down from there directly."
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