Chapter 475 - 186: Xuanwu Cannon

Chapter 475: Chapter 186: Xuanwu Cannon

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Fan shook his head. "That won’t work. The Mortal Realm will be taking over the No. 7 Defense Line soon. Both the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line and the No. 7 Defense Line are vital to West Desolate Island, and to the Mortal Realm."

"This will determine whether or not we can secure a safe enough area for ourselves."

"Only by making our home base an ironclad fortress can the Mortal Realm operate freely, without our hands being tied. We’ll be able to do as we please."

"So—"

"The people in charge of these two defense lines must be trustworthy and have some understanding of the Mortal Realm’s situation. If you put that man in charge, he won’t know the consumption rate of the Godslaying Cannons or how fast our logistics are. He’ll know nothing—completely in the dark."

"However..."

"You do have a point, though. He was the commander of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line, after all. We should bring him over first, as a personnel reserve."

Immediately after, he pulled the Mother and Child Stone from his robes and contacted Elder Qiu. As soon as the connection was established, he cleared his throat. "Elder Qiu, I need to ask you for a few people."

"Just say the word. You can have anyone you ask for."

Elder Qiu’s hearty laughter echoed from the Mother and Child Stone.

"Thanks to you, I’m being praised everywhere I go in the Eternal Night Hall now. Many frontlines are envious of the Mortal Realm’s support for the Western Eternal Night Xuanwu No. 1 Frontline."

"They all ask me when they, too, will get to enjoy the Mortal Realm’s support."

"You’ve really made a name for yourself in the Eternal Night Hall, kid."

"But...

"The Ghost Race has taken notice of you, too. You should do your best to prepare. If there’s anything you need, just tell the Eternal Night Hall. We’ll help in any way we can."

"Let me tell you, you can’t be careless. Even though you’re just transporting provisions, which might seem trivial to the Ghost Race, you never know when they might suddenly go berserk and come after you again."

"Of course."

Chen Fan glanced down at the Level 10 Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line beneath him. "Don’t worry. I remember what you said before you left—that I must first protect myself before I can protect the Eternal Night Continent."

"I’m doing everything I can to protect myself."

"But it still doesn’t feel like enough."

"I was hoping to ask the Eternal Night Hall for some personnel."

"Go ahead."

"The commander of the No. 7 Defense Line, Elder Qi, and the commander of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line. I want them both for the Mortal Realm."

"..."

The other end of the Mother and Child Stone fell silent. After a long pause, Elder Qiu’s voice came through, "Domain Lord Chen, if we do that, those two defense lines will be left without anyone in charge..."

"The Mortal Realm will take over."

"You mean, the commander of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line will take charge of your newly built Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line?"

"Something like that," Chen Fan answered vaguely.

"I was actually just about to ask... The Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line is a Level 6 Defense Line. Is the one you’ve built stronger than that?"

"Naturally."

"Then why didn’t you build it on top of the existing Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line? I could have easily just given that whole defense line to the Mortal Realm."

"Its foundation is too weak."

Chen Fan curled his lip. ’A defense line that isn’t even fully inscribed with Ghost Blood Patterns... How much potential could it have?’

’A Level 10 City Wall is the Max Level.’

’On the New Continent, all seven Level 10 City Walls fell. If I want my defense line to hold, the only way is to raise its cap. Since it’s impossible to break through to Level 11, these Ghost Blood Patterns are what become crucial.’

’It could be said that a Level 10 Defense Line without Ghost Blood Patterns isn’t a true Max Level defense line.’

’It’s just not quite right. It lacks that higher potential.’

"..."

After a long silence, Elder Qiu’s voice came from the Mother and Child Stone again. "Personnel transfers aren’t under the purview of the Eternal Night Hall Western Action Team, especially when it comes to reassigning the chief commanders of defense lines."

"However..."

"The head of the Western Strategy Hall happens to be having a drink with me. He’s in charge of personnel transfers. I’ll let him speak with you, and we’ll see..."

Before he could finish, a voice, clearly much older and filled with impatience, burst from the Mother and Child Stone. "Domain Lord Chen, I’m already aware of the Soul-Devouring Sculptures you provided as support to the Western Eternal Night Xuanwu No. 1 Frontline tonight."

"Not support. A sale."

"Right, a sale. One hundred thousand Ghost Stones apiece, correct? What I’d like to ask is... could you supply the other frontlines in the West with these Soul-Devouring Sculptures?"

"This structure is vital to us."

"Of course I can, but it will take a little time."

"Done!"

The old voice in the Mother and Child Stone declared decisively, "They’re yours. Everyone from the No. 7 Defense Line and the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line is yours. The defense lines themselves are yours, too. From now on, West Desolate Island belongs to the Mortal Realm. I’ll issue the order right now."

With that, he promptly cut the connection, giving Chen Fan no chance to respond.

"..."

The corner of Chen Fan’s mouth twitched. ’Looks like the situation on the frontlines is truly getting desperate, for even a big shot like that to resort to such petty tricks.’

’I only asked for two people.’

’And he gave me so many.’

’It’s obvious the Eternal Night Hall can’t afford to supply them anymore, so they’re just offloading the whole lot.’

’Still, this works out.’

’All the members of these two defense lines are volunteers; they don’t receive a monthly salary. So the pressure on me won’t be that great.’

’I just need to feed them.’

’And when it comes to food, the Mortal Realm will certainly provide well.’

"Have that man come over."

...

"Yes."

The commander of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line looked at the Mortal Realm Member who had come to inform him of the summons. Though he didn’t know what was happening, he nervously boarded the Suspended Basket and ascended to the top of the Mortal Realm Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line’s City Wall.

There, he saw the Mortal Realm’s leadership gathered together, deep in conversation.

"Domain Lord Chen, you summoned me."

"Yes."

Chen Fan gave the man a casual glance. "Be ready to receive a message."

"Uh, right..."

Although the commander of the Yellow Springs Entrance Defense Line had no idea what was going on, he instinctively clutched his Mother and Child Stone. The stone quickly grew warm in his hand, and a drunken old man’s voice drifted out from it.