Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 817: The Smooth Path to the Horizon - Novel Cool

Chapter 817: The Smooth Path to the Horizon

Chapter 817: The Smooth Path to the Horizon

Before Chen Chuan accepted the invitation from the Distant Sea Exploration Group, the latter had promised sufficient compensation and rewards for his upcoming mission.

Knowing that his upcoming cultivation required a large amount of medicinal resources, Chen Chuan submitted a list of medicines to the Distant Sea Exploration Group. To his surprise, the group acted swiftly, and the preparations were already in place.

After receiving the message, Chen Chuan didn't rush to collect the items. He took a sip of the Fragrant Dew prepared on the table in front of him and asked Hu Kan a question:

"What are you planning to do next, Brother Hu?"

Hu Kan replied, "Me? I'm a busybody. This time, I estimate that there will be some work to do. Hey, the rift at Tranquil Dawn Pavilion definitely needs to be adjusted. In the future, it must only allow access to the Fusion Land. This way, we need to occupy this area and obtain the necessary resources from within."

He chuckled, "This is a big task, and I'll be busy."

Chen Chuan said, "I think Brother Hu isn't averse to this."

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, "Brother, I rely on my strength to make a living. If I can't beat others, I won't even get a decent meal, right?"

Chen Chuan nodded.

This was indeed true. Even as a fighter, if one slackened or didn't engage in combat for an extended period, their skills and combat instincts would immediately decline.

Those who fought on the front lines for a long time were the ones with the highest level of skill. There was no such thing as a fighter who could surpass others solely through self-cultivation in seclusion.

There was also the crucial factor of maintaining one's physical condition. If one didn't maintain a certain level of fitness year-round and lacked sufficient nutrition, their physical quality would deteriorate. Despite the fighter's theoretically limitless lifespan, it required a lot of support in reality. Without adequate supplies, one would gradually age along with their decline and eventually meet their end.

In the fourth limit, there was a level, which was his next goal, known as the "Longevity View" in ancient scriptures. Upon reaching this level, a fighter could solidify their power and prevent a spontaneous decline due to energy loss.

The Pure School's "Mystic Sky Mandate" mentioned a method to cultivate to this level, but currently, Chen Chuan was far from achieving it. At the very least, he needed to master the Heaven and Earth Furnace, Great Bright Light Style, and Vast Sky Style, and unify his physical and mental cultivation before attempting to enter this realm.

At this moment, Hu Kan glanced outside and leaned in, saying, "Little Brother Chen, have you heard of the Horizon Line Plan?"

"I have," replied Chen Chuan.

He first heard about this plan from Ni Qianxi and later, as an investigation team leader, had read some related materials.

The plan aimed to connect all the central cities in the world, but it faced numerous obstacles. After all, it involved too many interest groups, and despite the international call for such a plan, many countries and companies opposed it due to their vested interests.

Companies feared the emergence of a more powerful central authority, similar to the Grand Alliance in the past. Smaller nations worried about being controlled by larger ones, while larger nations didn't want other countries to infiltrate their internal affairs. They also didn't want to share their resources with other nations.

This issue wasn't just a global problem; even within individual countries, the situation hadn't been resolved, so it remained on paper.

Hu Kan said, "It's impossible to accomplish this domestically in one go, but I've learned from the company that some people in charge are highly determined. So, several central cities along the coast will be the first to unite. They plan to establish a central city at sea and connect it to the coastal central cities.

"In the past, there were no central cities in the distant seas, partly due to the lack of rifts. But mainly, neither our Great Prosperity Government nor the Linakses Federation allowed it. Now, with the Ferris Wheel's turn of events and the power vacuum at sea, we need to establish a central city. This way, not only will the distant seas become a defensive line against the outside world, but it will also serve as a stronghold against the Linakses Federation."

Hu Kan paused and then continued, "Oh, right, aren't you from Jinbei Dao, Brother Chen? When this central city is established, Jinbei Dao will definitely be one of the first to be connected. At that time, we might even have the opportunity to fight side by side again."

Chen Chuan agreed, "Yes, we will."

After chatting with Hu Kan for a while longer, Chen Chuan left the lounge and returned to his cabin on the ship. Standing at the ship's railing, he gazed at the surging seawater below and sent a message using the Border Token.

After a while, the liaison officer found him.

After exchanging greetings, the officer took out a list and handed it to Chen Chuan, "Mr. Chen, on your list, we've found most of the primary items. For those not on the list, we've also tried our best to collect them, and so far, we've found half of them."

Chen Chuan was slightly surprised. These items weren't on the list, as they were rare and expensive medicines, said to be almost impossible to find on the market and requiring special channels to obtain. He hadn't expected the Distant Sea Exploration Group to be able to find them in such a short time.

The liaison officer said, "The remaining medicines are all in the hands of national enterprises like Qing Nang Yu Fang and Tian Cong Bai Cao. To purchase them, we need special approval from the state, and the annual quota is limited. We need to apply in advance, but even then, it's not guaranteed that we'll obtain them."

Chen Chuan nodded, "I understand. Having the items on the list is enough. Thank you for your company's help."

"Not at all," the liaison officer quickly replied, "It's us who should be thanking Mr. Chen for your assistance." He paused for a moment, then asked with a hint of seriousness, "Mr. Chen, would you be willing to work for our Distant Sea Exploration Group?"

They had already managed to gather information about the previous battle, and this time, Chen Chuan had displayed great strength. It was largely due to his efforts that the two fighting pavilions were subdued. Moreover, Chen Chuan currently held no official position, so if they could recruit him, it would be ideal.

Even if they couldn't succeed, it was worth a try.

The Distant Sea Exploration Group and the Canglong Corporation would undoubtedly strengthen their ties with the Linakses Federation. If they could recruit a fighter with exceptional combat abilities, it would be ideal.

He earnestly said, "Mr. Chen, our nation is currently exerting effort on both the eastern and western fronts. Due to certain reasons, there hasn't been much progress in the west, but the achievements in the east are significant. Therefore, the nation will undoubtedly increase its investment in our group."

"We can provide you with the cultivation resources you need. If there's anything lacking, we can also find ways to gather 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 this time, they could try again in the future.

He didn't bring up the matter again but said, "You were resting before, and we disturbed you. As compensation, during your time overseas, our group will take care of all your supplies and needs."

Chen Chuan thought for a moment. It wasn't easy to come out here, and there was no specific timeline for this mission. Since the Exploration Group was offering to provide for his daily needs, he decided to find a place to practice the Great Bright Light Style. "Is there a quieter island with better scenery in the distant seas?"

The liaison officer thought for a moment, then touched the Border Token, and a light screen appeared, displaying a map of the distant seas. He pointed to a location and said,

"This is High Rock Island. It used to be a private island of the Palace Clan's royal family, their private retreat. For thousands of years, it has been meticulously maintained, and its scenery is exquisite. Even after the old era, it remained in their hands. After the collapse of the Ferris Wheel Corporation, the Palace Clan voluntarily ceded this island to us."

"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 cleared obstacles for our group, we consider you our esteemed guest. We can arrange for you to rest there for a while."

Chen Chuan glanced at the annotations on the Border Token and saw that it wasn't too far from their current location, just a day's journey. He said, "Then I'll trouble your company to make the arrangements."

The liaison officer immediately left, and within an hour, he returned with the spoils of this battle and boarded a flying ship, heading for High Rock Island.

Just as their ship departed, two more flying ships landed on Empty Mountain Island. A large group of people wearing black trench coats and fedoras emerged from them.

Cao ZHUANSHEN walked at the forefront and asked, "Is the island's pier sealed off?"

An assistant by his side reassured him, "Rest assured, Commissioner. Our agents here have already taken control of the pier. After those two left, no one has departed from the island. In the past few days, only three ships have left the island, but apart from the one Mr. Peng was pursuing, the others have been secured."

Cao ZHUANSHEN asked, "Has Moon Cry Hermitage been inspected?"

"Not yet," the assistant replied, "We've secured the scene as a priority, but..." He lowered his voice, "...it seems that Mr. Chen took away the weapons from Moon Cry Hermitage."

Cao ZHUANSHEN waved it off, "That's not important. The weapons of Moon Cry Hermitage were crafted by them, and they're not what we're looking for."

Just then, another agent touched his Border Token, having received a message from the flying ship. "Commissioner, a telegram has arrived. Mr. Peng has successfully intercepted the relic."

Cao ZHUANSHEN asked, "Has the item been inspected?"

"Yes, it's indeed a Tier Three Relic, unrelated to what we're seeking."

Cao ZHUANSHEN instructed, "Have the item sent back." After giving the order, he led his team to the Bright Light Grand Hall on the island and instructed his subordinates to begin searching and inspecting.

Several hours later, a large pile of files and documents was brought to the grand hall.

Cao ZHUANSHEN 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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