Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1523 Building a Wall Together

Chen Chuan had already suppressed his domain when he entered the venue. However, he had just used his mental power to force back the demons opposite him, and he could sense that they were merely swimming around and not leaving. Because he was constantly sensing their presence, he was still maintaining a certain fighting stance.

Even so, it inevitably has a strong impact on people outside the group, especially those who see him for the first time; the stimulation is particularly intense.

Everyone present was a fighter, and their sense of danger was extremely sensitive, let alone such close contact. Each person's alienated tissue would spontaneously react.

Briggs watched the figure below with a pounding heart. For a moment, he really felt his hair stand on end and all his muscles tense up.

Even though the two sides were not close, he still felt like he had nowhere to escape, and he couldn't muster the slightest thought of fighting back, or rather, his mind was completely blank.

This is the throne...

He had a close encounter with a Throne Fighter at the Fighters Council, but the feeling then was far less intense than now.

His breathing was slightly rapid; this person was completely different from those he knew.

In fact, after Chen Chuan rose to the top of the international influence rankings, he knew that he couldn't be compared with other Throne Fighters, and now he has a deeper understanding of this.

Lily was the most normal one. She had fewer mutated parts and a naturally optimistic and cheerful disposition. She was powerless against any of the fighters present, so she didn't feel much pressure. Her breathing only paused for a moment, but she quickly recovered.

Chen Chuan glanced down and saw that the venue was sparsely populated with only about a dozen people sitting there, making it seem very empty.

This was in stark contrast to the information he had seen in the database before. This venue used to be where the Grand League held regional representative meetings, and it could once be filled to capacity.

Despite the small number of people, everyone present looked at him intently, waiting for him to make a decision.

In the eyes of everyone here, he is not only a high-ranking official of Da Shun, but also a "throne" in the true sense of the word in the context of many countries around the world.

Therefore, in everyone's mind, he is naturally the leader and commander of everyone.

He said, "I am here today to defend the Ring Island and prevent this former and current headquarters of the Grand League from becoming a breach point on the World Ring. I believe that you are here with the same purpose as me."

Upon hearing this, everyone below became serious and straightened their backs slightly.

If the fire in their hearts hadn't truly burned out, they wouldn't have come here.

Scalson stood in the aisle of the conference hall, surrounded by other members of the investigation team, who were also listening quietly.

Chen Chuan continued, "Perhaps some people think that since I'm here, we can really relax and that the nodes here should be able to be defended. But I want to say that you may be mistaken."

He looked at everyone and said, “I have participated in the defense of the World Ring and fought against the opposing force. These things cannot be accomplished by me alone; they require a team.”

It is difficult for one person to accomplish everything, but when we form a whole, the power we exert is far beyond what an individual can achieve.

I'm not just talking about everyone here; the logistics and technical staff on the island are also part of it.

Although I personally prefer to eliminate the invading enemy in one fell swoop and give them a sufficient deterrent, I have just seen that this enemy is not simple and cannot be dealt with entirely by force.

This suggests that the enemy may have come prepared, specifically targeting Huansuo Island, a significant location, rather than overlooking it.

I don't know the number of enemies at the moment, so we need to prepare for a long-term offensive and defensive battle.

Ladies and gentlemen, this battle is not only for the top fighters. At least on Huan Suo Island, at the former headquarters of the Grand League, on this front line, everyone can play a role.

Although these people come from different countries and ethnic groups, they all share a common ideal and resonate with each other, making it easier for them to unite as a force.

Hearing this, the fighters present were deeply moved. Chen Chuan was a Throne Fighter, possibly one of the strongest Throne Fighters in the world. His recognition made them feel like they had received the greatest affirmation of their lives, and they couldn't wait to go out and fight those demons from beyond the heavens.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Chen Chuan nodded and said, "It seems that you all understand. Now I will explain the specific tactics. This time, we mainly need to use the ceremony from the Huan Suo Island Grand Alliance period to set up a counterattack, so I need you all to hold your positions."

Using the authority granted by the venue, he projected a picture onto the ceiling of the conference hall. Everyone looked up and saw a three-dimensional aerial view of the island.

Then glowing red dots appeared on the screen, covering the entire Huan Suo Island.

Chen Chuan continued, "Huansuo Island possesses a massive secret artifact, which was set up during the Great Alliance era by gathering numerous secret artifact experts from around the world. Its scale is incredibly vast, extending not only to Huansuo Island but also deep into the sea..." As he spoke, Huansuo Island on the map began to shrink, and large shadows appeared on the surrounding sea. Compared to these shadows, Huansuo Island was at most a small dot on the surface.

Many people were shocked by the sheer scale of this event when they first learned about it, and the grandeur unique to the Major League Baseball era made many clench their fists in awe.

Some people are also worried that it's really a good idea to tell them such important news so soon.

However, this situation is not a secret. Countries that have joined the Grand Alliance know this information. As long as the specific functions and operation of the secret instrument are not disclosed, it doesn't matter.

Chen Chuan said: "This ritual can serve different purposes depending on the personnel distributed at the nodes, thereby resisting various types of enemies."

Therefore, what I need you all to do is to guard every node I have assigned, according to my and Huansuo Island's plan, and make temporary adjustments as needed based on my specific requirements.

This is why rituals with different effects depending on the situation only existed during the Grand Alliance era; other rituals relied either on the ritual itself or on large-scale field creatures.

In reality, people are the most important factor. Whether it's the world's ring, a permanent field, a fortress, or the frontier airspace, these things alone are useless. Only with human cooperation can everything be complete.

Most of the people here are martial artists, but that's about it; none of them have any concept of immortality.

This is quite normal. The Changsheng Temple is already a true upper echelon of the country, and the Dongxuan Temple is a strategic force of the country and giant enterprises. They would not easily let them leave the country.

Fighters are restricted in their movements both domestically and internationally, so it's already quite remarkable that these people were able to come here today.

After he had explained all the important details to everyone present via the screen, he added one last thing:
"Gentlemen, we are a small group, which means that each of us must play a greater role."

But as long as our will is united, the power we can unleash will exceed our own, and even the imagination of our enemies, and I have no doubt about that.

The people present were visibly excited, especially when Chen Chuan said "we," which ignited their emotions, and they couldn't help but stand up and applaud.

Scalson stood in the corridor, listening to the applause behind him, and felt a slight surge of excitement in his heart.

Looking at the unobstructed view ahead, he recalled the inspiring scenes from earlier times on this island, where the whole world united to resist foreign enemies. Although these memories had long faded, leaving only some dusty archives and old photos, he felt that the spirit conveyed at that time still existed in the hearts of everyone who believed in it.

After giving his instructions, Chen Chuan came out.

Lily listened intently from behind. When he left, she quickly packed her things, told Briggs, and rushed after him. However, she was stopped by members of the investigation team as soon as she got outside.

She called out to Chen Chuan from a distance, "Advisor Chen, I'm Lily Caldwell, a reporter from the International Fighters Council. May I interview you? I mean, after this is over..."

Chen Chuan stopped and looked back, saying, "The interview is out of the question, Ms. Caldwell. You should know that given my current position, I will not express my opinions in any foreign media."

“Well…” Lily reacted quickly, speaking rapidly, “You just said that everyone here can play their part. I’m a fighter, and my uncle is a fighter. I think we can all play a role, right?”

Chen Chuan looked at her and said, "You already are, unless you withdraw on your own."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Once outside, he said to Scalson, who had followed him:
"I estimate that in two or three days, that entity on the other side will conduct another probing and collision. Captain Scalson, I hope to evacuate as many ordinary people as possible, because the impact of the field may be significant at that time."

Once the forces of both sides clash, the environmental protection zones used to maintain the temperature and atmosphere may become ineffective, and there's also the threat of mutated attacks from the other side. Hmm, I remember you have a place to retreat?

Scalson said, "Yes, we have landing points on Sipley Island in the southeast and Eling Island in the northwest, which can evacuate a lot of people. We also have shelters underneath that can hide most of the people."

Chen Chuan said, "Okay, but I have to remind you that the area will be very large, so it's probably not just the people on the island who will be evacuated."

Scalson said in a deep voice, "I know, Consultant Chen. We will definitely prepare as you require within two days."

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(End of this chapter)