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Chapter 817: The Sky Horizon Plan
Chapter 817: The Sky Horizon Plan
Before Chen Chuan accepted the invitation from the Ocean Frontier Expansion Corporation, they had promised him adequate compensation and rewards for his upcoming mission.
Considering his upcoming cultivation journey and the need for a substantial amount of medicinal resources, Chen Chuan submitted a list of required medicines to the corporation. To his surprise, they acted swiftly and had everything prepared in no time.
After reading the message, Chen Chuan didn't rush to collect the medicines. Instead, he took a sip of the aromatic dew prepared on the table in front of him and asked Hu Kan a question, "What are your plans for the future, Brother Hu?"
Hu Kan replied, "Me? I'm always busy. This time, I'll likely have something to do. The rift in An Yao Pavilion needs to be adjusted to only connect to the Converged Land. This way, we can secure the resources we need from within.
Hehe, this is a big project, and we'll be busy."
Chen Chuan said, "I can see that you're not averse to the idea."
Hu Kan laughed, "If I don't fight and hone my skills, I always feel like I'm falling behind others."
He patted the large hammer on the ground, "I rely on my strength to make a living. If I can't beat others, how can I even get a decent meal?"
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement.
This reasoning was sound. Even as a fighter, if one becomes lax or doesn't engage in combat for an extended period, their skills and combat instincts will decline.
Those who consistently fight on the front lines are the ones with the highest level of skill. There are no fighters who can surpass others solely through self-cultivation in seclusion.
Maintaining one's physical condition is crucial. Without a sustained state and sufficient nutrition, the body's quality will deteriorate, even though fighters theoretically have an indefinite lifespan. In reality, many factors contribute to their longevity, and without adequate support, they will gradually age and eventually meet their end as their bodies decline.
In the Third Limit, there is a level known as the "Eternal Life Mansion" in ancient scriptures. Upon reaching this level, fighters can preserve their strength and prevent spontaneous decline due to energy loss.
The Pure Sect's "Mystic Void True Life" mentions a cultivation method to reach this level, but it is still far from Chen Chuan's current abilities. At a minimum, he needs to master the Heaven-Earth Furnace, Bright Light Technique, and Great Vast Sky Technique, unifying his body and spirit, before attempting to enter this realm.
At this moment, Hu Kan glanced outside, leaned in, and said, "Chen, have you heard of the Sky Horizon Plan?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I have."
He first learned about the plan from Ni Cici and later, as the investigation team leader, studied some related materials.
The plan aimed to connect all central cities worldwide, but it faced numerous obstacles due to the involvement of various interest groups. Despite international support, many nations and companies opposed it because it threatened their interests.
Companies feared the emergence of a more prominent authoritarian entity, similar to the former Grand Alliance. Smaller nations worried about being controlled by larger ones, while larger nations didn't want other countries infiltrating their territories or sharing their resources with others.
This issue wasn't limited to the global scale; even within individual countries, the plan hadn't been successfully implemented.
Hu Kan said, "It's impossible to implement this plan in our country all at once, but I've heard from the company that some ambitious people are determined to make it happen. So, the first batch of central cities along the coast will be united, and a new central city will be established at sea, linking with the coastal central cities.
Alas, there were no central cities in the open ocean before, and rifts were rare. The main reason was that neither Great Prosperity nor the Linax Federation allowed it. Now, with Skywheel Corporation's rise, the balance of power at sea has changed, and we need to establish a central city. This way, not only can the open ocean serve as a defensive line against external threats, but it can also become a stronghold against the Linax Federation."
Hu Kan sighed, "Hey, you're Ji Bei Daoist, right? Once this central city is established, Ji Bei will be the first to connect. We might even have a chance to fight side by side again."
Chen Chuan agreed, "Yes, we will."
After chatting with Hu Kan for a while, Chen Chuan left the rest room and headed back to his cabin on the ship. Standing at the ship's railing, he gazed at the churning seawater below and sent a message using World Gateway.
After a short wait, the liaison officer found him.
After exchanging greetings, the officer handed Chen Chuan a list, saying, "Mr. Chen, we've found most of the medicines on your list. For those not readily available, we've also tried our best to gather them. So far, we've found half of them."
Chen Chuan was slightly surprised. These medicines, while not essential, were rare and expensive, and it was said that they were almost impossible to find on the market. He had mentioned them casually, not expecting the Ocean Frontier Expansion Corporation to have such extensive resources, as they had managed to locate these medicines in such a short time.
Liaison Officer said, "The rest of the medicines are in the hands of national enterprises like Qing Nang Yu Fang and Tian Cong Bai Cao. To purchase them, you'll need special approval from the country, and the annual quota is limited. We need to apply in advance, but even then, it's not guaranteed that we'll get them."
Chen Chuan nodded, "I understand. The list is sufficient, thank you for your company's help."
The liaison officer quickly added, "No, it's us who should be thanking Mr. Chen for going out of his way to help us." He paused for a moment, then asked with a hint of seriousness, "Mr. Chen, would you be willing to join our Ocean Frontier Expansion Corporation?"
They had already managed to find out about the previous battle, and this time, it was mainly due to Chen Chuan's efforts that the two Sea Martial Arts Pavilions were subdued. The key point was that Chen Chuan currently held no official position, and if they could recruit him, it would be ideal.
Even if it didn't work out, it was worth a try.
The Ocean Frontier Expansion Corporation and Canglong Corporation would undoubtedly be facing off against the forces of the Linax Federation. If they could recruit a fighter with exceptional martial arts skills, it would be ideal.
He earnestly said, "Mr. Chen, the country is currently exerting efforts on both the east and west ends. Due to certain reasons, there hasn't been much progress in the west, but the achievements in the east are significant. Therefore, the country's investment in our group will undoubtedly increase in the future."
"The cultivation resources you require, we can provide. For anything lacking, we can also try to collect them. You can trust our group's capabilities."
Chen Chuan didn't give a definite answer, only saying, "I'll consider it."
The liaison officer didn't expect an immediate decision. As long as they showed sufficient sincerity, if it didn't work out this time, they could try again in the future.
He didn't bring up the matter again and instead said, "Earlier, when you were resting, we disturbed you. As compensation, during your time overseas, the group will take care of all your needs and supplies."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. Since it wasn't easy to come out, and there was no specific timeline for the operation, he decided to find a place to practice the Grand Bright Style. He asked, "Is there an overseas island that's more secluded and has better scenery?"
The liaison officer thought for a moment, then tapped his holographic bracelet, and a light screen appeared, displaying a map of the overseas islands. He pointed to a location and said, "This is High Stone Island. It used to be a private island of the Palace Clan, their private garden. For thousands of years, it has been meticulously maintained by the Polishing Sect, and the island's scenery is exquisite and refined. Even after the old era, it remained in the hands of the Palace Clan. After the collapse of the Ferris Wheel Tower, the Palace Clan voluntarily handed over this island to us."
"Now, we've transformed it into a private resort island. Only those invited by the group can set foot on the island. Mr. Chen, as you've helped remove obstacles for the group, you are our esteemed guest. We can arrange for you to rest there for a while."
Chen Chuan glanced at the annotations on the holographic bracelet; it wasn't far from their current location, just a day's journey. He said, "Then I'll trouble you to make the arrangements."
The liaison officer immediately left, and within an hour, he returned with the spoils of the battle and escorted Chen Chuan onto an airship, heading towards High Stone Island.
Just as he left, two airships landed on Empty Mountain Island. A large group of people wearing black trench coats and fedoras disembarked.
Specialist Cao, leading the group, asked, "Is the island's dock sealed off?"
One of his men assured him, "Don't worry, Specialist. Our undercover agents here have already taken control of the dock. After those two left, not a single person has departed from the island. In the past few days, only three ships have left the island, but aside from the one Mr. Peng was chasing, the others have been detained."
Specialist Cao asked, "Has Moon Cry Pavilion been inspected?"
"Not yet. We've secured the scene, but..." The agent lowered his voice, "Mr. Chen seems to have taken the weapons from Moon Cry Pavilion."
Specialist Cao waved it off, "That's not important. The weapons in Moon Cry Pavilion were crafted later, and they're not what we're looking for."
Just then, one of the agents touched his holographic bracelet, having received a message from the airship. "Specialist, a telegram has arrived. Mr. Peng has successfully intercepted the lost relic."
Specialist Cao asked, "Has the item been inspected?"
"Yes, it's indeed a Tier Three Relic, unrelated to what we're searching for."
Specialist Cao instructed, "Have the item sent back." After giving the order, he led his men into the Bright Light Hall on the island and instructed his subordinates to begin the search and inspection.
Several hours later, his subordinates brought a large pile of archives and documents to the hall.
Specialist Cao looked at the materials with utmost seriousness and said, "Go through these carefully. Don't miss a single record."
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(End of Chapter)
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