Atlas of Heaven and Man

Chen Chuan's gaze fell, and he picked up the agreement, flipping through the contents, which were full of confidentiality regulations regarding the conversation.

However, it wasn't a complete restriction. The signatory's relatives could be informed to a limited extent depending on the specific situation, but they would also need to sign a confidentiality agreement, and the number of people was limited to two.

There were many clauses on it, and it could be said that all aspects were considered.

Moreover, looking at the almost imperceptible pattern at the bottom of the agreement page, he suspected that some kind of formal secret ritual might have been used on it.

With such constraints, it must not be a simple matter, and it should involve the true secrets beneath the central city.

He had reached this point, entering the central city in a shorter time than others, partly in order to seize the possible opportunities.

Now, the information hidden behind the scenes was within reach, the door was right in front of him, and as soon as he reached out and pushed it, it would be revealed, so of course he wouldn't miss it.

Therefore, he did not hesitate at all, put down the agreement, picked up a pen from the side, and signed his name on it.

At that instant, he felt a faint sign of blurring on his Second Self, and it remained there, seemingly a long-term surveillance, but without harming the body itself.

Commissioner Liang looked at Chen Chuan, his expression becoming serious: "Executive Chen, since you have chosen to sign the agreement, then please listen carefully to what I am about to tell you."

He paused for a moment, "The world we live in is brewing a great crisis..." He said slowly, "Another world is gradually approaching us."

Chen Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly, "Another world?"

Commissioner Liang nodded and said: "Yes, another world. Our understanding of that place can only be summarized by the word 'world'. In fact, although we have been fighting against it for a long time, our understanding is still very limited.

And now the two worlds are being attracted and entangled by each other, and are slowly approaching."

At this moment, Chen Chuan suddenly thought of something, the great vortex he saw above the sky when he achieved the Third Threshold, could that be it?

He pondered for a moment, then looked up and said: "Commissioner Liang, what is this 'world' like? And when did it start approaching our world?"

Commissioner Liang said: "Actually, this world did not suddenly appear there. Since ancient times, it has had contact with us more than once."

"More than once?"

"Yes, for example, the two worlds are like two celestial bodies close to each other, orbiting and attracting each other. Sometimes the distance between us is relatively far, and sometimes it is relatively close. When it is far away, its influence on us is relatively weak, but when it is close, the influence is deeper."

Commissioner Liang said in a deep voice: "The rise and fall of dynasties and the ebb and flow of civilizations in the old era are closely related to the influence of this world on us.

When it approaches, we call it the 'Period of Change', and when it moves away, we call it the 'Period of Coldness'.

But this situation has changed somehow. Now this world is getting closer and closer to us, and the 'Period of Change' is being extended indefinitely, as if there is no end in sight..."

Speaking of this, his voice became extremely slow: "According to our observations, if this continues, one day, this world may completely merge with us.

We don't know what will happen then, but it will definitely be an unprecedented crisis, so we tentatively call it... the Great Collision."

"The Great Collision..."

Chen Chuan's heart trembled slightly. He could imagine what the scene would be like from the name alone. He changed his mind and asked: "Commissioner Liang, can I ask how long until the Great Collision arrives?"

Commissioner Liang said in a deep voice: "It is difficult for us to say the exact time, but at least two hundred years ago, it had already exceeded the limit of the Period of Change recorded in history.

Based on our long-term observations and inferences, if nothing is done, the shortest may be two or three years, and the longest may be ten or twenty years, depending on our own efforts."

Chen Chuan said: "Commissioner Liang means that we can find a way to save this situation?"

"Crisis also brings opportunities." Commissioner Liang said: "The intersection with that world is also causing unprecedented changes in our world.

In order to maintain their rule, the empires of the old era invested a lot of resources in exploring and researching the intersection of the worlds, but they did not expect that this would have another effect. The transformation took place in just over a hundred years.

In the past hundred years, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, the emergence of high-energy algae, the outbreak of the algae oil revolution, the situation has changed again and again, and several empires that have ruled the world for hundreds or even thousands of years have collapsed one after another, and those research results have also been taken over by the countries of the world that were subsequently established.

Immediately afterwards came the new era, and the countries and companies that overthrew the old empires formed a large alliance.

In order to cope with the impending crisis, we concentrated resources at the connection and leakage points of the two worlds to build cities and defense points to capture the first information from the intersection of the worlds, and to accept or isolate things from the other world..."

Along with Commissioner Liang's voice, a map of the world appeared around him and on the wide arc-shaped walls, with clear outlines of each continent, and then bright spots appeared on it, spread all over the world.

"That is the central city, the link and anchor point of the two worlds, and also the front line and fortress of resistance. And the Jibei Road Central City where we are standing now is one of them."

Chen Chuan looked at the bright spots displayed on the map. The Da Shun Republic can be said to be one of the poles of the world, occupying more than one-fifth of the world's central cities, which is also in line with the country's size.

Commissioner Liang then turned around, looked at the bright spots, and said with some regret: "But unfortunately, the Great Alliance only lasted for less than thirty years before it disintegrated, leaving only a nominal existence, just a communication platform to maintain communication between countries and major companies."

Chen Chuan watched for a while before asking again: "What is that world like?"

Commissioner Liang said: "No one can say for sure. The things there are not the same as the material world we are usually accustomed to. Well, you should know about anomalous objects?"

Chen Chuan said: "I know." The anomalous objects mentioned by the official include strange tales, as well as things driven by secret rituals, which are simply classified as one category.

Commissioner Liang said: "Some of them are caused by the influence of the two worlds, and some are the expression of that world. This may help you understand what the other side is like."

Chen Chuan thought for a while, and understood a little.

Commissioner Liang's voice was a little heavy: "I said just now that our understanding of that world is still not sufficient. Perhaps when the Great Collision comes, we will be able to understand it more deeply, but I really don't want to see that day come."

The surroundings became quiet, and none of the three people spoke at this moment. Only the bright spots on the map were still flashing.

After a while, Commissioner Liang turned around, "Okay, Executive Chen now understands the specific situation. Now let's talk about the constraints and responsibilities that you, or rather your group, will be subject to."

His expression became extremely serious: "As that world approaches, an intermediate zone is now being created at the intersection of the two worlds, which can also be regarded as a transitional boundary. Perhaps because of the influence of each other, the material world there will become particularly loose and weak.

And according to long-term observation, we have confirmed that by weakening the erosion from the opposite side, we can delay the arrival of the Great Collision to a certain extent, and the improvement of technology also allows us to have more ways to resist the unprecedented changes that are about to come.

Now we are using technology to build a barrier there, called the 'Ring of the World', or some people call it the 'Curtain of the World', to delay the arrival of the Great Collision and block certain existences from the opposite world.

But this barrier is not dense. The collision of the worlds is constantly squeezing it, and some things from the opposite side will occasionally penetrate in.

And the Third Threshold Fighters, because of their spiritual sublimation, often actively or passively come into contact with or feel these external things. Some people will fall into confusion and madness because they cannot distinguish between truth and falsehood, while others will be tempted to try to destroy the Ring of the World and contact those existences behind it.

Therefore, first of all, Third Threshold Fighters are strictly prohibited from privately peeking into and contacting those things, and must regularly accept audits and inspections. Moreover, we have also set up strict surveillance on the Ring of the World. Once any violations of crossing or attempting to destroy the ring curtain are discovered, they will be immediately arrested or eliminated.

At the same time, Fighters like you who have signed the agreement and know the truth need to accept conscription when the country needs it. What you need to do specifically depends on the organization and institution you work for."

He looked at Chen Chuan, who was thinking, and reminded him: "I need to tell you that when you reach this threshold, some special cultivation medicines cannot be found outside. Only Fighters who participate in and obey the World Ring defense system will be allowed to provide them after they have made certain achievements and contributions.

So we do not force every Fighter to actively participate, so you can consider what to do."

After a slight pause, he said again: "Okay, what you need to be informed of, Executive Chen, has been informed. Our conversation today ends here.

Executive Chen, you can go back."

The woman walked up and put on a polite smile, "Executive Chen, please come this way."

Chen Chuan glanced again at the world presented around him, and finally looked at Commissioner Liang, and said: "May I ask for your identity?"

Commissioner Liang said in a deep voice: "Special Representative of the World Ring of the National Defense Department of the Da Shun Republic, Commissioner of the Central City of Jibei Road, Liang Guanghai."

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