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Chapter 828: Crossing Borders to Foreign Lands
Chapter 828: Crossing Borders to Foreign Lands
On December 3rd, Chen Chuan boarded a private vehicle and left the Central City, heading for the Southern Industrial Zone. He then boarded a specialized airship arranged by the Martial Arts Council.
The airship was over two hundred meters long, similar to the one he had taken to the sea. It was equipped with various entertainment facilities and a dedicated space for his cultivation practice.
This time, he brought Chao Ming with him, whose size had increased since their time at sea. Chao Ming could no longer perch on Chen Chuan's shoulder and instead followed closely by his side.
As Chen Chuan boarded the airship, a staff member bowed and introduced himself, "Mr. Chen, we are the accompanying personnel assigned by the Martial Arts Council. We are here to ensure your journey is comfortable and safe. Please let me know if you have any requests."
Chen Chuan nodded in acknowledgment, "Thank you for your assistance."
"Wishing you a pleasant journey."
Chen Chuan entered the main cabin, placed his luggage, and settled into a seat. The airship slowly ascended and headed west. The Central City gradually receded from view and was left behind.
His sudden departure caught the Municipal Parliament off guard and puzzled them. They later speculated that he was likely embarking on a mission, as martial artists rarely stayed in the Central City for extended periods. Such an abrupt departure seemed reasonable, and it corroborated the Chief Parliamentarian's statement.
This relieved the Parliamentarians.
Meanwhile, in the White Bird District, Mr. Chi was using the Interlink to communicate with someone across the border, "Please inform Mr. He that the person in question suddenly left the Central City today on an airship, and their destination is currently unknown..."
"The airship is likely arranged by higher authorities, and the level of secrecy is high. I cannot access specific information. Yes, it's possible that they are carrying out a national mission.
...This time, we had planned to have an insider place that item near the person, but it didn't work out... You won't be able to find out. The personnel we used were transferred from overseas and have no direct connection to the company. They are unaware that they are serving the company.
...Alright, let's wait for now. We'll inform Mr. He when the person returns."
On the other side, the Council's airship flew west along the central route of Great Harmony Republic's territory. On the fourth day, it stopped at an inspection station in Longyou. After undergoing maintenance and refueling, the airship took off again after a half-day stopover.
As Chen Chuan looked down from the porthole, the vast land below had transformed into a cold, hard glacier with intricate folds. Beneath the snow cover, gray-blue and deep brown mountain ranges occasionally peeked through.
Further ahead, the snow-covered land was carved by flowing rivers, creating a fragmented and disjointed terrain. These rivers converged into a mighty river, and in the distance, a majestic canyon came into view—the Heavenly Gateway Mountain, a famous landmark in the western region of the Great Harmony Republic.
Beyond this point lay the Boundary Mountain, a thousand-mile-long mountain range that separated the land into eastern and western halves during the old era. Numerous passages and tunnels had been carved through the mountains to facilitate travel between the two sides.
Before his departure, Chen Chuan had reviewed internal documents, which mentioned the use of large creatures from the Converged Land during the construction process to expedite the connection between the two sides.
After crossing the mountain range, a vast grassland came into view. The winding river resembled a jade belt flowing across the verdant plains, with herds of horses galloping freely.
At this moment, the Interlink flashed, and a flight attendant approached Chen Chuan, "Mr. Chen, ahead lies the territory of the Besa Khanate. We will be making a brief stop at the Lax Inspection Station for maintenance. After a two-hour halt, we will proceed to our final destination, the Barkut Capital City. Is there anything you require?"
Chen Chuan indicated that he had no requests. He made himself a cup of tea and activated the Interlink, selecting a soothing piece of music to accompany the breathtaking scenery outside.
After about ten minutes, the airship landed at the inspection station's anchor tower. They communicated via telegram and, after a two-hour halt, took off again, heading straight for the Barkut Capital City.
The name "Besa" in Besa Khanate meant "water from high mountains." Barkut was the only capital city in the Besa Khanate, and over half of the country's population resided here.
The city was also divided into two parts: the outer ring and the inner ring. The inner ring was located on the Taluk Highland, known as the "Highland of the Powerful and Noble." It was where the aristocracy and religious leaders resided. In contrast, the outer ring was for ordinary herders and citizens without special status.
As the airship approached the city, a towering metropolis could be seen in the distance. The tall buildings within the inner ring were well-organized, while the outer ring, though still part of the capital city, had shorter and more chaotic structures. The outer areas adhered loosely to the city's original layout, becoming increasingly scattered towards the outskirts.
Since the person Chen Chuan was visiting, Fang Zhuo Ying, did not live in the inner ring, the airship landed at a peripheral docking point. From there, one could see numerous airships taking off and landing in the sky, including several luxurious ones.
Chen Chuan had arrived in a large airship, but it lacked any distinct markings, and from the outside, it appeared to be just an ordinary vessel among the many docked there.
This discreet approach was necessary as Chen Chuan had not only come to find someone but also had a specific task to accomplish. Premature exposure would not be ideal.
After disembarking from the airship, he was greeted by a security team hired by the Council. This was a mandatory procedure for foreigners visiting the area, even for those from Great Harmony Republic, as it ensured their safety and helped them avoid a multitude of potential troubles.
Chen Chuan was satisfied with this arrangement, knowing that his skills as a fighter did not make him invincible. If there was an easier and more cost-effective way to handle problems, he would undoubtedly choose it.
He transferred to an off-road vehicle and put on a pair of augmented reality glasses, similar to a weaker version of Interlink. These glasses allowed him to see virtual scenes and had basic communication and external display functions. Despite his mental strength, which enabled him to capture the information he needed, he saw no reason to exert himself unnecessarily.
However, this technology was limited to the outer ring of the city. If he ventured into the inner ring, the Interlink he brought from Great Harmony Republic would function without any restrictions.
As he entered the city from the outskirts, he was greeted by a bustling marketplace with neon-lit buildings on both sides. The cacophony of sounds, combined with the melodious music being transmitted, created an incredibly noisy atmosphere.
Almost everyone he encountered on the streets had implants, and even the animals had undergone specific implant modifications. He spotted a cat with multicolored fur, as large as a human, and compared to it, Chao Ming seemed rather ordinary.
The market offered a wide variety of goods, ranging from traditional handicrafts like exquisite felt rugs, finely carved wooden items, and traditional silver jewelry to implant accessories, simple biochemical prosthetics, and even what appeared to be biological tissue from Converged Land. The mix of old and new gave the place a unique, eclectic feel.
As he ventured deeper into the city, the buildings grew taller, and vehicles, mostly modified off-roaders, became more prevalent. Most of these vehicles were armed, carrying personnel with firearms and advanced implants. However, upon encountering Chen Chuan's convoy, they steered clear, and from a distance, he could hear sporadic gunfire and occasional explosions.
The martial arts hall established by the senior fighter was located in the largest bowl tent outside the city and was quite famous locally. So, the off-roader headed straight for it.
After driving for over fifty minutes, the accompanying official said to Chen Chuan, "Mr. Chen, ahead is the Chi Yun Bowl Tent. We will stop here and wait outside. The armed team we hired is on standby 24/7, and you can contact us whenever you need us."
Chen Chuan nodded and looked ahead. The bowl tent was a tent-like structure with an oval interior and four sail-like corners extending from the top to the ground, resembling the corners of a tent. The design was sleek, simple, and aesthetically pleasing.
He asked Chao Ming to stay there and got off the vehicle, straightening his hair and carrying his luggage towards the entrance of the bowl tent.
Before his visit, he had sent a telegram, so when he stated his purpose to the personnel at the entrance, they warmly welcomed him inside.
Inside, he first saw a series of separated fighting arenas of various sizes. The spacious arenas hosted dozens of burly fighters grappling and slamming into each other on thick felt mats, their roars echoing like thunder, occasionally accompanied by the dull thuds of bodies hitting the ground.
With just a glance, Chen Chuan understood that this was a fighting style that relied on grappling and slamming to train transmutation organizations and muscles. It was similar to the Power Stumps, which used rhythmic breathing and bodily movements to stimulate transmutation organizations. Here, the training involved grappling and slamming, allowing fighters to find the techniques that suited them best. It was not a matter of superiority but of different paths leading to the same destination.
The fighters' faces were flushed, their breathing heavy, and their bodies covered in sweat. After a while, they would need to replenish their energy with nutritional paste and water. Then, someone would help them relax and loosen up before they resumed training.
This training method was highly selective, and only those genuinely suited to this fighting style could endure it.
Even though Chen Chuan only glanced at the training and suppressed his biophysical field, an invisible sense of oppression followed him as he walked, causing those around him to break out in goosebumps and stand in awe as they watched his retreating figure.
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(End of Chapter)
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