Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1553 Awaiting Invasion at the Pass

A group of people had already lined up at the foot of the airship's anchor tower, and in the distance, there were hundreds of armed guards in Da Shun uniforms, standing in two straight lines.

Chen Chuan did not inform the upper echelons of the Ruhr Khanate about his arrival, because his special status would not only make it easy for the news to leak, but would also cause a great commotion.

Therefore, those who came to greet him were personnel sent by the Da Shun Dynasty to support the Ruhr Khanate after the global external invasion.

The leader was named Song Nong, a martial artist from the Changsheng Temple in the military, accompanied by two of his martial artist subordinates.

Because of its small size and limited resources, the Ruhr Khanate only has two fighters. However, with the addition of Song Nong and his group of three, this force is more than enough to guard the area normally.

Chen Chuan stepped out of the airship and looked out. The anchor tower was located on the plateau, with the distant snow-capped peaks white and magnificent, making the sky behind them appear clear and blue.

Looking down, you can see a thin, bright silver line in the sunlight; that is the Taturi River, winding its way into the distant, verdant valley.

When the people waiting below saw him come out, they immediately shouted "Salute!" and all the military personnel of Da Shun, including Song Nong, raised their hands in salute in unison.

Chen Chuan returned the salute from above, then descended from the tower and approached Song Nong, who once again stood at attention and greeted him: "Good day, Commander Chen!"

Chen Chuan nodded and asked, "General Song, since you've come here, who's in charge of the defense of the Rift?"

Song Nong replied, "Reporting to the commander, the two fighters from the Ruhr Khanate are on duty at the front. On my way here, I successfully repelled an invasion from outer space, and after that, I have not found any trace of outer space."

We also deployed mutated creatures outside the rift for surveillance. Before coming out, we made arrangements according to regulations, and they will notify us immediately if anything happens.

Please rest assured, they are aware of the dangers posed by extraterrestrial life, and they are very responsible when it comes to their country's defense. Entrusting them with this task for the time being is perfectly fine.

Chen Chuan asked, "Was that mutated creature the 'Jade Monkey'?"

Song Nong replied, "Yes, sir, it's a chieftain-level 'Jade Monkey'."

The Jade Monkey is a mutated creature from the Ruhr Khanate, and it is also a very rare type that leans towards a spiritual form.

This creature has a unique characteristic: it is very attached to its habitat. If anything else gets close or disturbs its mind, it will emit a sharp mental howl.

Therefore, placing them near cracks can effectively prevent external individuals from approaching.

Large countries have abundant human and military resources and don't need these, but small countries see them as having great strategic value. They can be said to be essential resources for all small and medium-sized countries today.

Chen Chuan got into the car that Song Nong had prepared, while his orderly and communications personnel sat in the car behind. Song Nong said, "Sir, you've traveled a long way. Would you like to rest first? Or perhaps enjoy the scenery around you and relax?"

Da Shun has built a snow mountain manor here, with all the facilities being top-notch. It is also a military fortress, used exclusively for important figures to rest and meet. It is less than five minutes away from here.

Song Nong began receiving telegrams informing him that Advisor Chen would be coming to inspect the surrounding defenses. He didn't know what defense issues required an advisor from the highest advisory group to come over.

There is almost nothing of note about the Ruhr Khanate; for over a hundred years, even extraterrestrial beings have rarely visited this place.

Moreover, the gods worshipped locally are the heroes of their own people. During the transition between the old and new eras, regional powers emerged to cope with the complex situation. In order to avoid being annexed by the surrounding countries, the Ruhr ruling class completely abandoned the old religion, leaving virtually no fertile ground for evil gods to survive.

In his mind, Chen Chuan would probably just take a short trip here, have a few cups of tea, or stay overnight before heading to other countries. Surely he wouldn't personally get involved? After all, this is Wanpoli; it's not up to the Supreme Security Advisory Group to pay much attention.

Chen Chuan withdrew his gaze from the outside and said, "No need to rest. We can save the scenery for later. Take me directly to the World Ring defense node."

"Yes!"

Song Nong's heart skipped a beat. He dared not disobey and immediately ordered the car to drive towards the location of the crevice.

This was Chen Chuan's first time entering a defense node of another country. Unlike Da Shun, the car turned directly from the highway above the plateau into a tunnel between the mountains, and after several kilometers, it turned into an underground cave.

This area is usually filled with underground waterways, and the water flow is only cut off when people are passing through.

After descending for another five minutes, we took an elevator to the bottom, where we saw a dazzling light that filled the entire cave wall.

The beam of light was about twenty or thirty meters high, which was quite spectacular, but compared to the rift in Da Shun that almost reached the sky, it was incomparable.

Chen Chuan noticed a huge statue dressed in Western Xinjiang armor next to him.

Song Nong noticed his gaze and immediately said, "This is Baluya, the hero of the Ruhr Khanate. However, in his time, he was more commonly known by his Eastern Land name, Dong Hongsheng." Chen Chuan could see that faint traces of his spirit could still be seen on the statue.

This statue is probably not newly erected, but moved from elsewhere. However, the spiritual power on it is roughly the same as that of Dongxuan Temple, which means that after going to outer space, it either never regained contact with its homeland, or it has not yet broken through to the upper level.

The Ruhr Khanate fighters guarding the area noticed the commotion and rose from their meditation seats on either side, looking over warily. The two men were dressed in traditional Ruhr clothing and had their faces painted with face paint.

Song Nong immediately communicated with the two of them mentally, informing them that they were advisors from the highest security team of Da Shun, and that they had come here to ensure and guarantee the safety of the area.

The two fighters were greatly shocked when they heard Chen Chuan's identity. In the Ruhr Khanate, they were the spiritual leaders and rulers of the country, and they undoubtedly understood what this title represented.

Da Shun did not send any photos or identity verification procedures beforehand, but in reality, such things were not necessary at all. The oppressive aura emanating from Chen Chuan was enough to prove his identity.

After Chen Chuan came down, he shook hands with the two men, then explained his purpose and handed them a document.

Both Song Nong and the two fighters were shocked upon hearing the news. They never expected that the Rulhan Kingdom would be a key target for attack.

Shouldn't this be a privilege reserved for major powers?
They were well aware that with the size of the Ruhr Khanate, if extraterrestrial beings were to break through, the entire country would instantly perish.

Realizing the perilous situation, the two quickly asked what cooperation they needed to do.

Chen Chuan stated that he would be stationed at the front during this period, and all they needed to do was ensure stability in the rear and prevent any unrest within the country, as he could not rule out the possibility that those demons might have inside agents.

After giving his instructions, he looked at Song Nong and said, "General Song, the size of the demons on the other side is unknown. Some may slip through the cracks, so it will be up to you to guard them well."

Song Nong responded solemnly, "Your subordinate will certainly defend the line!"

The other fighters present were also affected by this, and their nerves tightened. Even the fighters of Dongxuan Temple had to be cautious when facing this enemy. Could they handle it?

At this moment, Chen Chuan walked towards the shimmering rift under their watchful eyes. However, as soon as he approached, the entire rift trembled, and violent ripples were generated around it, as if it could not withstand his power.

Upon noticing this, he had a thought, and Ling Su floated out of his body and landed to the side.

Even so, the tremor persisted. He thought for a moment, then stuck the Snow Lord Blade, which was tied with a red scarf, into the ground and continued walking forward. The tremor remained unchanged.

After thinking for a moment, he used his second self to reduce the expression of his ego, and finally the rift became slightly more stable.

Just as he stepped forward, cracks seemed to appear at the edge of the fissure, becoming more dense as he got closer, as if he were about to crush the place.

Upon seeing this scene, Song Nong and the others unconsciously took a few steps back, their faces filled with astonishment.

Chen Chuan now deeply understands why the demons on the other side never choose to break through from such places; the rift is simply too narrow.

Even if he carefully crossed it, it was still very difficult. It would be even more difficult for the other side to come over. If he tried to cross it by force, he would only end up in the back of the rift's location instead of going to the other world.

But this also means that if he were to besiege a large number of enemies here, it would be difficult for him to retreat back to this world smoothly.

After moving around carefully for a while, he finally arrived at the other side of the world.

There is naturally no such thing as a forward position or a rear fortress here. What comes into view is a field like a constellation of stars and countless spiritual forces. It is not the nearly empty space outside the Great Shun Rift.

At this moment, Ling Su caught up from behind, and Xue Jun Dao flew over on its own and was caught in his hand.

After sensing for a moment and seeing that there were no signs of large groups of demons, he took out the Immortal Seed and released the Lesser True Wonderland.

Being assigned to this defense post is a good thing for him. He can cultivate here and later hone his skills against enemies, making it the most ideal environment for cultivation.

He didn't bring Ling Su in this time, but left her outside alone. This way, Ling Su could absorb the energy here and grow stronger. If there were any enemies, she could deal with them first.

After turning around and entering the small realm, he sat cross-legged on the reclining stone, lit the incense burner, and began his cultivation as soon as possible.

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(End of this chapter)