Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1580 Removing Limitations is Also a Form of Control

Chen Chuan accepted Gresham's gift without hesitation, and with a thought, he drew all the shimmering objects into his body.

He nodded to the figure in the light opposite him and said, "Mr. Greizim, thank you."

He did not deliberately change his attitude because of the other party's change in status; he remained the same as before.

The upper echelons deserve respect, but he can cross over to wherever he wants at any time. However, the path he pursues is higher and more ambitious, so he needs more resources and conditions.

As a naturalist, Gresham actually admired Chen Chuan's approach more, as the latter clearly considered him a true friend.

He had originally wanted to share his insights from his breakthrough with Chen Chuan, but suddenly, his body began to flicker, as if he had been struck by something.

His voice slowed and became hesitant: "Some people are looking for me, many people are looking for me, Consultant Chen, let's talk about it another time."

In the short time it took to say those few words, his body flickered even more intensely, and then the light suddenly dissipated, while the previously solidified space and everything around him resumed their flow.

As Chen Chuan watched the figure disappear, he thought for a moment and concluded that those who came looking for Gleim must be other upper-level forces.

It seems the defensive pressure from outer space is indeed very high. Greiheim's promise to talk about it next time will probably have to wait until next time.

He looked down into the Earthsea Cave. What could be inside? He couldn't sense it at the moment. He had originally planned to collect the fused items before going down to take a look, but since Gretchen had achieved the upper level, he figured that Gretchen would handle things, and there was no need for him to go and do it himself.

Then I heard the sound of propeller blades behind me.

He turned around and saw an airship bearing the Norland emblem approaching. After arriving near the Earthsea Cave, the hatch opened, and a middle-aged man in the uniform of a high-ranking official jumped out and strode towards him.

He looked at Chen Chuan standing there and said very cautiously, "You are... Advisor Chen of Da Shun?"

Chen Chuan said, "It's me. I was invited by Mr. Gresham to come here to communicate with him."

The middle-aged man had clearly been informed beforehand, and he said in a very official tone, "Norland welcomes you and hopes you have a pleasant trip."

He then introduced himself: "I am Etosin, a member of the Norland Military Defense Coordination Group."

As an advisor, Chen Chuan may not be very knowledgeable about the institutions of various countries, but he is familiar with some of the powerful departments.

The Norland Military Defense Coordination Group is equivalent to the Supreme Security Advisory Group of the Great Shun Dynasty.

However, unlike other groups, this group can be joined by military forces from multiple countries in the western continent. Many members hold important positions in their own countries, but are also heads of a large regional power structure.

He said, "Hello, Mr. Aitosin."

Aytosin was outwardly polite to Chen Chuan, but inwardly he remained quite wary.

As a fighter, he personally admired Chen Chuan's past achievements, but such powerful martial arts were also one of the destabilizing factors.

Especially since this person, who is the highest military force of the Great Shun Republic, has suddenly come to the land of Norland, even if he is just here to visit a friend at an invitation, he dares not take it lightly.

Because such people are so destructive. Even if they don't actually do it, just having that ability makes it impossible for anyone to have an easy time.

He looked around. There were many traces left from the problem with the crack earlier. But he figured that it must have been Greizim who stopped it all. But where had he gone?

So he asked, "Advisor Chen, you've come to visit Mr. Gresham. Do you know where he is now?"

Chen Chuan said, "I think Mr. Grezim should already be in the other world."

"The other world?"

Aytosin frowned, glancing at Chen Chuan with a hint of suspicion and wariness in his eyes. He said in a low voice:
“For over a hundred years, Mr. Gresham has never left here, and nothing could possibly make him leave.”

Chen Chuan said, "That's because Mr. Gresham has been searching for an answer. If he has found that answer, then of course he doesn't need to stay here anymore."

"found it?"

Aytosin was stunned. He looked down and couldn't help but repeat, "Found it?"

He knew perfectly well what Grezim was looking for, hence his tone was full of doubt and disbelief.

Chen Chuan said, "It seems that Mr. Aytosin does not believe in what your father pursued, so I suppose Mr. Aytosin does not understand his father very well either."

Aitosin paused for a moment before saying, "I really don't understand him, because he wasn't a responsible father, because he didn't focus more on those around him, but on those legends."

Chen Chuan offered no comment, stating it was a family matter. However, while Gressim might have wronged his own family, his past actions were undoubtedly worthy of the people of Achalaka. For over a century, from the old era to the new, the entire Achalaka region had remained peaceful, free from war and famine.

This is something that cannot be done in many places around the world, but Greizim did it through his own abilities. What more can we ask of someone like that?

At this moment, Aitosin felt that Chen Chuan's legend was true. Gleim must have found the answer he was looking for, finally let go of these things, and was now focusing on his cultivation, so he went to the other world.

As a fighter, he understood this, and he couldn't help but sigh, "It's just that I didn't have a chance to say goodbye to him."

Chen Chuan said, "Why say goodbye? Although Greiheim went to the other world, he has not left us."

"Didn't leave?"

Aytosin was somewhat confused. A thought vaguely arose in his mind, but he quickly dismissed it because it was too bizarre and absurd.

Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Aitosin, don't you understand? That one answer is Mr. Gresham's greatest obsession and hope for going to the upper levels. When he fulfills this wish, then it will be time to break through the limits."

Over a century of accumulation has erupted in a single day. This ultimate spiritual sublimation, coupled with the arrival of the two realms' fusion, combined with favorable timing, location, and human factors, is enough to propel him to the upper echelons.

When Aytosin heard the news, he looked incredulous, but Chen Chuan had no reason to deceive him.

Moreover, this matter is actually not difficult to verify at all. If it is true, it is a major event that will shake the country, and he would know about it when he returns, given his status.

Was our search in that cave really the right thing to do?

He was momentarily filled with mixed feelings. For a long time, he had believed that this was just a vague legend. His father pursued these things while neglecting his actual family members, making him an extremely irresponsible and willful parent.

However, as a Throne Fighter, Greizim also harbored a sense of admiration and pride, creating a conflict between these two emotions that left him deeply conflicted.

But now he suddenly learns that what he was doing was not a pointless thing, but a way to cultivate to a higher level. As a fighter, this is actually the most real and highest pursuit.

Chen Chuan could sense Aytosin's complex feelings. A person who is obsessed with something for a lifetime, even to the point of disregarding everything, would naturally fail in life if he failed in the end. But once he proved himself, even the most absurd things would be understood.

It's clear that Aytoshin understood his father, though it wasn't the kind of understanding Gresheim wanted, but it was still a kind of understanding nonetheless.

He had achieved his goal this time and even gained the friendship of a high-ranking figure, so there was no need for him to stay here any longer.

He immediately bid farewell to Aytosin, who felt much more relaxed upon seeing that he was about to leave.

As for what happened in Acharaka, he decided to ask Grezim about it when he got back.

Meanwhile, on the other side, another clone of Chen Chuan had already arrived at the point connecting the isthmus.

This area, serving as a connecting point between the eastern and western landmasses, was historically a major battleground between two powerful regional nations for over a thousand years. During the Great Alliance era, this issue was resolved, and the region became a neutral central city, alternately administered by the eastern and western landmasses.

Military defense is also a joint defense, with a rotation every four months. It is currently May, and the western countries are responsible for the duty.

There is a naturally formed island in the middle of the isthmus. Later, the scale was gradually expanded by human construction, and eventually a trading city was formed.

A fortified castle, Festin, was built on the island. For thousands of years, whoever occupied the fortress held onto this strategic location on both the east and west sides.

Now, due to advancements in technology and military technology, this place no longer serves its former military function and has become a tourist attraction.

The original city was transformed into a central city, and the two sides were no longer connected by sea transport but by land bridges, with a permanent population of over one million.

Today, this is also the world's largest underground center for the sale of contraband.

Experimental implants, banned drugs, various high-risk field organisms, and alienated organisms from the fusion zone can all be found here from all over the world.

Similarly, the old religions from the eastern and western continents also have overt and covert strongholds here, possessing all the conditions for the intersection and conflict between the two worlds.

Chen Chuan has now arrived at the highest point in the city, where the Nefrat Obelisk is located. He stands on the top of the obelisk and looks down over the entire city.

Just then, the sound of flapping wings came, and a bird landed beside him.

This is a purple-headed sea eagle from across the strait. Despite being a bird of prey, it has the profound look of an artist in its eyes, and when it speaks, it is in a full and emotional voice: "Ah, friend, we meet again."

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(End of this chapter)