Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1478 The Heart Lake Beyond the Dust

After leaving Danxin Hall, Chen Chuan came to the outdoor walkway. The walkway was on higher ground, like a wide lakeside embankment, with the vast and tranquil Qinghu Lake not far away.

The guards were all below; it seemed as if he were the only person there.

A gust of wind blew by, bringing a refreshing coolness. The lake surface rippled with fine folds, and the willow branches on the opposite bank swayed.

As he stood there gazing into the distance, Kaiyang's voice rang out:

"Consultant Chen, the temperature by the lake today is 23 degrees Celsius, the humidity is 45 percent, and there is a light breeze, which is perfect for a walk on the trail. Would you like a cup of tea? I recommend 'Xuezhanming', which can soothe the mind and nourish the spirit."

Chen Chuan said, "Just have a drink, whatever you like."

A cup of tea appeared out of thin air in the field around him. He took it, took a sip, and immediately felt a slight sweetness on his tongue. Then, a hint of plum blossom fragrance after snow filled his mouth, and at the same time, his mind seemed to become clearer and more transparent.

He also discovered that the tea provided to the advisors seemed to nourish their spirits, and each had a different effect. It also had a slight boost on him, not to mention the other advisors.

Moreover, if even the beverages are like this, the supply of ingredients and other aspects must also be quite good. Long-term consumption will undoubtedly bring great benefits.

He would slowly savor the drink, declining Kaiyang's offer to provide him with a sightseeing vehicle, and continued walking along the trail, taking the opportunity to organize his thoughts.

He was just looking at the responsibilities of an advisor, but correspondingly, advisors also have considerable power.

Each advisor is qualified to report and relay messages directly to Tian Shu, and has the opportunity to consult and receive guidance from Tian Shu members once every three months, which is something that other fighters simply cannot match.

As for cultivation resources, they are all tilted towards the advisory members, and ordinary cultivation resources are supplied according to a certain quota.

As long as the consultants fulfill their responsibilities each year, even though it's impossible to obtain rare resources like "Yuanwu" (original cultural relics), they can apply for slightly less valuable resources once a year.

This isn't just for the consultant to use; it can also be given to close friends or family members, or to people they admire.

This is also what Tian Shu encourages, because Tian Shu requires the advisory group to pay attention to cultivating and supporting talented fighters even while seeking breakthroughs. This is also what the various factions are doing at the moment.

In addition to these external powers, internally, each advisor and their relatives are served by a private service agency that provides all their travel, activities, and daily necessities, including security.

Fighters were even assigned to the security team, but being able to follow an advisor from the highest security unit was a huge opportunity for ordinary fighters, so this spot was not something that just anyone could get.

And this was only a small part of the power. Just as they were looking at it, a signal suddenly came in from outside.

He glanced at them and found that two members, also from the Pure Faction, had taken the initiative to exchange contact information with him.

When the two consultants sent him messages, their images were clearly displayed on the device. The two were a man and a woman. The man's name was Gao Geliang. He was a strong man with a thick beard and wise and bright eyes. He gave people a very reassuring feeling.

The woman's name was Tie Yinyang. She was half a head taller than Chen Chuan. She had fierce eyes, thick eyebrows, dark skin, and wore a ponytail. Her features were quite pretty, but you could see her muscular physique beneath her uniform, giving her a unique and dashing air.

When the two contacted him, they left a message. Gao Geliang's message was a polite greeting: "Consultant Chen, welcome to the company. I hope we can work together in the future."

Tie Yinyang was much more direct: "Advisor Chen, I've seen your videos and records. You're very skilled. Let's schedule a time to have a friendly match."

Chen Chuan glanced at them, added the two people, and then sent them each a message.

After exchanging greetings, the two disappeared from the field's visual display. Some of the other advisors only politely exchanged their contact information.

However, if consultants really need to communicate, they can do so through "Kaiyang," so whether or not they add it is irrelevant.

He walked for a while longer, finished his tea, and casually put the teacup aside. The teacup then disappeared from the field.

At this moment, Kaiyang spoke up again: "Advisor Chen, the car prepared for you is waiting downstairs, your accommodation has been arranged, and all your personal belongings have been delivered. Would you like to go and confirm or rest for a while?"

Chen Chuan considered it for a moment and then said okay.

After he returned from the trail, he saw a black limousine parked there, followed by two armored vehicles, with two rows of armed guards waiting respectfully.

He glanced at it, came down the steps, and when he got close, the guards saluted him and opened the car door for him.

He got in and sat down. The car door was carefully closed from the outside, and then the vehicle slowly started and drove steadily along the road ahead.

A 3D map appeared to one side of Chen Chuan's line of sight, with markings showing his current real-time location.

Furthermore, each building he looks at has labels indicating its construction date, architectural style, current function, pedestrian traffic, security level, and other data. If he is interested and wishes to examine it in more detail, historical image comparisons, building structural diagrams, structural sections, and various related data indexes can also be displayed.

And it wasn't just here. He looked around and found that as long as he wanted, he could see most of Zhongjing and its news through Kaiyang. Even information from some government offices was transparent to him.

He can even access and view past records from various departments, as well as current public meetings.

This also shows that the advisors of the advisory group are indeed at the top of the power structure of Da Shun, and the scope of their authority is even higher than that of the ruling government.

After reviewing the information, he also looked at the files of the guards in the convoy; these were all assigned to him by the advisory group.

But if he is not satisfied, he can naturally change it.

He considered it for a moment, and now that the holidays were over, it seemed possible to manage to transfer his guards from Jibei Province over.

He personally doesn't need any protection, but the resources his team members can obtain in Zhongjing, or rather, around him, are incomparable to those elsewhere.

Furthermore, whatever he needs to do, he should entrust it to someone he can trust.

The vehicle had only been moving forward for a few minutes, and before they had even left Tianyuan Hall, Chen Chuan saw a dazzling array of colors appear ahead, like a water curtain refracting and spreading out in layers.

Just a few breaths later, the light dispersed, and they found themselves in a new world.

Before you lies a vast expanse of clear lake that stretches to the horizon, with several islands connected by covered bridges. Flowers and trees grow abundantly on the islands, and there are old-fashioned waterside pavilions and terraces with eaves peeking out from the branches. A warm breeze caresses the lake's surface, and occasionally you can hear the sound of copper bells under the eaves.

After driving along the lakeside road for a while, two or three cranes skimmed across the water, their cries coming from overhead.

On the other side of the lake, a cluster of modern-style buildings stands quietly between the grassy slopes and the shoreline.

Upon arriving here, everyone's spirits lifted. This is undoubtedly a ritual space, and judging from the information Kaiyang is providing, the residences of the advisors are all located in this type of space.

All he needs to do next is imprint his spiritual field on the center of the ritual, and that area will be attributed to him. Even if he steps down from his position as advisor, he can transfer it to his relatives and friends.

Once ownership is determined, if he disagrees, virtually no one can get in because there's simply no entrance to the place.

Unless the entire Red Hill can be destroyed, it is impossible to undermine the ritual foundations that threaten this place.
Consultants who wish to visit each other can do so through this portal to any of their residences, provided they have permission; there is no need to use any external passageways.

This may seem like a disconnect from reality, but to be honest, isn't it a kind of constraint on consultants and a kind of protection for ordinary people?

The advisors can stay here and their daily practice and resources can be met. There is no need for them to have regular contact with people outside. This kind of isolation has advantages and disadvantages, but it is more beneficial to ordinary people.

The vehicle continued towards the modern manor on the lakeside. Upon arrival, it was discovered that there was another building behind the hillside, facing the other side. Inside the building was a simple recreation area equipped with various entertainment facilities, while further away was a beach facing the boundless sea.

The sea has its boundaries, but light is only part of what he perceives; it is more than enough to encompass the entire Jochae Lake in Jebu Province.

Kaiyang then said, "I wonder if there's anything you're dissatisfied with about the residential area? I'm ready to make adjustments for you at any time."

Chen Chuan looked at it and various architectural plans appeared in front of him. As he examined them, the actual effects were also displayed on the physical buildings in the distance.

He doesn't plan to make any changes right now, but he's thinking about whether to bring his aunt's family to live with him, but that depends on their wishes.

While the defenses in Zhongjing are indeed stronger, the nodes of other World Rings are equally important. However, if problems arise in Jibei Road, he will definitely return to help guard it.

Moreover, this place is not as safe as one might imagine.

He glanced at the map and saw a conspicuous hole in the center of the area. Although it was not visible on the surface, he could clearly feel a continuous flow of energy from the other side seeping in.

He said, "Does that lead to the rift to immortality?"

Kaiyang replied, "Yes, the Immortal Rift is connected to your residence, which is also for your convenience in guarding it."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Then let's not go to the residential area for now. Kaiyang, take me to the Eternal Rift."

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(End of this chapter)