Chapter 471 - 185: The Mortal Realm Is the Real Regular Army

Chapter 471: Chapter 185: The Mortal Realm Is the Real Regular Army

’What if it happens again this year?’

Several hours had passed since nightfall.

Just then—

A familiar voice suddenly came from the Sound Transmission Talisman in his pocket.

"This is the Jiangbei Mortal Realm."

"The Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line is about to face a massive Ghost Tide, one that it cannot possibly withstand. From this moment on, the Jiangbei Mortal Realm is officially taking control of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line."

The voice faded.

Within the area illuminated by Ghost Fire, train after train of High-speed Rail emerged from the darkness of the Guanxi Plain, rolling into the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line.

Immediately after, before he could even react, a Flying Ship sailed out of the darkness, drawing level with the City Wall.

Leaning on his cane, Chen Fan walked onto the City Wall. He looked at the person in charge of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line and said with a smile, "Do I still need to introduce myself? You should know who I am."

"Jiangbei Mortal Realm, Chen Fan."

"Open the city gates."

"The Mortal Realm is going to build a Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line out front."

"I..."

The person in charge of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line said, at a loss, "I haven’t received any notice from the Eternal Night Hall."

"But you’ve received notice from the Jiangbei Mortal Realm."

Chen Fan’s expression was calm as he spoke softly, "The Ghost Tide is coming. It’s not something you can defend against. There’s no need to die for nothing. Open the city gates and let our Mortal Realm’s High-speed Rail through. I’ve already spoken to Elder Qiu of the Eternal Night Hall. He’s already reported it up the chain. You’ll receive your notification soon enough."

"No."

The person in charge of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line shook his head, gritting his teeth firmly. "I must receive a notice from my superiors. Otherwise, I will absolutely not open the city gates."

"..."

Chen Fan was exasperated. "Aren’t you stationed here to defend West Desolate Island? If I build a defense line in front of you, isn’t that also defending West Desolate Island? If you don’t open the gates soon, I’m going to have to blast them open."

"You really are..."

"Why are you so stubborn?"

"No!"

The person in charge of the Yellow Springs Entrance still shook his head, but with even more resolve this time. This was his first time in charge, and he already lacked confidence. The last time the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line nearly fell, it was the Mortal Realm that had come to reinforce them. This made him feel even more insecure facing Chen Fan.

It’s just...

It’s just that his orders were explicit: without instructions from a superior, he was not to act rashly under any circumstances.

Just then.

The Mother and Child Stone in his pocket suddenly grew hot. He quickly stepped to the side, nodding repeatedly and murmuring that he understood. He then walked back to Chen Fan and said, somewhat awkwardly, "Domain Lord Chen, I’ve received orders from my superiors. We can open the gates."

"Then open them."

Chen Fan said, a bit peeved, "You’d think I was trying to harm you instead of save you."

The next moment—

Several gates of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line opened, and a number of Mortal Realm High-speed Rail trains drove out beyond the defense line, following tracks that had been laid long ago. Over the past half a year, he had already laid two railway lines between the Mortal Realm and the Yellow Springs Entrance.

The moment the High-speed Rail trains left the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line,

enormous Giant Ghosts leaped down from them. A large number of Mortal Realm Members also began unloading cargo on the spot. Various supplies were quickly moved down below, and the trains quickly departed for the return trip. There was Ghost Fire, Soul-Devouring Sculptures, and other miscellaneous materials.

Temporary Ghost Fires were lit one after another,

driving back a large swath of darkness.

This provided a construction area for the Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line.

Riding the Flying Ship, Chen Fan began rapidly laying down a Level 1 City Wall, only 27 kilometers long.

In less than the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn,

he had constructed a 27-kilometer Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line, though it was only a Level 1 City Wall.

By this time, members of the Mortal Realm Logistics Pavilion had already finished surveying and marked out points behind the Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line. Giant Ghosts, each carrying several Soul-Devouring Sculptures in their hands, placed all the sculptures in their proper positions.

Then, upgrade.

The Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line rose to Level 2.

Logistics Pavilion members had already marked spots on the City Wall for laying Copper Pipes and Ghost Fire.

Continue upgrading.

The Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line rose to Level 3.

The Giant Ghosts, taller than the City Wall itself, quickly placed the Copper Pipes, Ghost Fire, and other materials the Domain Lord had stored in the Warehouse into their correct positions on the wall, like children building castles on a beach.

Immediately after,

Ghost Blood Patterns began to appear uniformly across the City Wall.

Continue upgrading.

The Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line rose to Level 4.

New Mortal Realm High-speed Rail trains arrived from the darkness, pulling loads of altars. The Giant Ghosts began to move the altars and place them in the appropriate locations. They also laid some Copper Pipes, which had been pierced with small holes, along the edge of the City Wall to serve as "life supply lines."

Continue upgrading.

The Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line rose to Level 5.

The High-speed Rail arrived again.

Batches of cooks and various construction materials were brought in. The Giant Ghosts carried "large bricks" that had already been processed in the Mortal Realm, rapidly constructing a huge canteen and a large dormitory.

After Level 5, the defense line became a Total Anti-Air zone.

Continue upgrading.

The Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line rose to Level 6.

In the darkness, modified Mortal Realm High-speed Rail trains arrived, this time pulling massive Celestial Pillars. The Giant Ghosts skillfully hoisted the Celestial Pillars and placed them in designated positions behind the defense line.

Although this location was within the firing range of the Celestial Pillars, it still took time to fire them.

If the situation was too urgent, bringing a few here would allow for an instant response.

Continue upgrading.

The Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line rose to Level 7.

Rows of permanently installed Level 10 Ghost Fire were lit, instantly illuminating the entire Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line. It was as bright as day, and a vast expanse of darkness was instantly dispelled.

"..."

The person in charge, standing on the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line, froze in place as he witnessed this scene, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

This was the first time he had so directly witnessed the might of the Mortal Realm.

The first time he had seen what was meant by "Mortal Realm speed."

’This...’

’This is too damn terrifying.’

’How much time has passed? A defense line has been erected out of thin air on the once-empty Wilderness?’

’That speed...’

The Mortal Realm Members moved as if they had gone through countless drills, their coordination flawless. A whole defense line seemed to spring up from nothing in an instant. He watched the Mortal Realm Members in their matching uniforms.

Suddenly, he felt that the Mortal Realm was the real professional army.

’What does that make us?’

’Aren’t we just a bunch of civilian volunteers?’