Chapter 368: Star-Suppressing Tower
After leaving the hill, Chen Chuan did not go back directly to Xuangong Building, but drove to Motie Mountain. Cao Guiqi obviously knew about this matter a long time ago, and perhaps he could learn more from him.
Because he had used the boundary pass to contact Uncle Ding on the way, when he arrived at Cao's manor, he saw Uncle Ding waiting outside from afar.
This was a rare treatment in the past.
After parking the car, he walked up and followed Uncle Ding into the manor. After seeing Cao Guiqi, the latter's first words were: "Did the commissioner tell you?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Yes."
Cao Guiqi said, "Follow me." Then he turned and walked towards the back of the courtyard.
Chen Chuan followed him out of the courtyard and got on a vintage carriage. Uncle Ding got on the saddle and drove the car himself, leading the two of them towards the back mountain of the manor.
Chen Chuan looked outside. He had noticed it when he came here before. There seemed to be a tower standing on the top of Motie Mountain, but it was hidden among the dense trees and could not be seen clearly. However, the carriage was obviously heading inside at this time. As it got closer, he could see its general shape clearly.
This is an octagonal tower with a distinct religious style from the old times. Judging from its old appearance, it should not be a retro building, but has stood here since the old times.
The carriage arrived at the foot of the tower. Chen Chuan and Cao Guiqi got off the carriage and followed them into the tower. However, compared with the shabby exterior, the interior furnishings were completely different. It was a completely new-age decorative style, and it was not entirely the old structure from before, but had been reinforced and renovated.
The original wooden staircase was also demolished and replaced with a sightseeing elevator.
Uncle Ding stepped forward and started the elevator for the two people. After waiting for Chen Chuan and Cao Guiqi to enter, he pressed the button again, but he did not follow in and just stood at the door.
Cao Guiqi didn't say a word all the way. The two of them took the elevator to the top of the tower. He walked out, came to the railing, and gently pressed his hand on it.
Chen Chuan walked over and looked out. This was the highest point of the entire Motie Mountain. He could vaguely see the manors and villas scattered everywhere, and he could also see the magnificent central city.
Cao Guiqi then said, "This is called the Zhenxing Tower. In the old days, it was a key place reserved for the imperial clan to confront and connect with another 'world'."
Chen Chuan's heart moved slightly, "So is this the central city of the old times?"
Cao Guiqi said, "That's right, but it's a little different. Commissioner Liang told you that Central City is the frontier against that world, the anchor point between the two worlds, the closest place to that world?"
Chen Chuan said: "He told me this."
Cao Guiqi said: "These places were not like this at the beginning, but were scattered, densely packed all over the world. If we compare our world to a piece of white paper, the place where the two worlds first come into contact is like countless black dots scattered on the white paper.
In the old days, the world's understanding of the period of change was still based on past records, so the imperial families of various countries did not adopt a confrontational approach, but instead built such Star-Suppressing Towers directly in the gaps where the changes were more drastic, and tried to gain power and research-worthy technologies from them.
Later, they gradually understood what was happening and began to strictly block the gaps, trying to guide and consolidate these gaps, bringing them together and integrating them under the management and control of various empires.
However, at that time, because various technical conditions had not yet caught up, the transmission and monitoring of information were insufficient. Although they have taken many remedial measures, there are still countless loopholes and gaps in the world. Many things have leaked through these gaps, but at the same time, they have given many people opportunities.
Chen Chuan said, "I heard from Commissioner Liang that the collapse of various empires was caused by technological advancement."
Cao Guiqi shook his head and said, "That's not entirely true. The real situation is actually more complicated. However, what the old empire failed to accomplish has indeed been accomplished in the new era.
After the establishment of the Grand Alliance, most of the gaps and anchor points discovered in the world were eliminated, guided, and gathered together. Central cities were built on them, and the World Ring was constructed for defense and confrontation.
From this point of view, the Major League has made great contributions to the whole world.
Moreover, in the new era, fighters at least have a chance to succeed. In the old era, everything was determined by birth and bloodline, and the road to advancement was completely blocked. The various empires were unable to assume the responsibilities they should have assumed, but instead... were eventually eliminated. This was the fate they deserved and the choice of the world.
However, the Grand Alliance collapsed after only 30 years. Commissioner Liang was right when he told you that Central City was the front line of the confrontation, but governments and even companies around the world also gained a lot from it. If these were regarded as resources, governments and companies around the world would almost monopolize all resources.
Although this is necessary, when these gradually flow to the top and are firmly grasped by governments and major companies, the situation will be different..."
At this point, he sighed wistfully, "In the past, the imperial family and their relatives all wanted the same thing. They wanted to gain something beneficial from the other side and sit in their seats forever. But what is left now?"
He patted the railing beneath him, “It’s just these remaining ruins.
It’s just that at that time, the contact between the two worlds was not as close as it is now, so the whole world could still withstand trial and error, but this time, we absolutely cannot afford to make another mistake.
But that's for us, and it might not have any impact on the world itself. Judging from the limited records, similar collisions may have occurred in history, but that may have been before the rise of civilization, and it was long ago submerged in the past that we can hardly know..."
He turned around and said solemnly, "Xiaodi Chen, in this new era that is about to dawn, you must personally seize this opportunity and take advantage of it. Otherwise, you will not be able to control your own destiny."
Chen Chuan also nodded seriously. He thought for a moment and then said, "That Commissioner Liang told me that some cultivation resources in the third level can only be granted if you make contributions and achievements during the recruitment."
Cao Guiqi said seriously, "He's not wrong, because from the first to the third limit, that's already the limit that a human can reach. As long as you're still a human, no matter how you practice, you won't be able to break through this level.
But because of the integration of that world with us, the material world we live in has changed, becoming less constrained, making the impossible possible.
Although that world brings dangers, it also brings opportunities.
Many of the important resources and technologies of various countries come from that world or the collision of the two worlds. These resources are completely controlled by governments and major companies.
He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "Student Chen, while you are still weak, it would be best for you to join them first, slowly gain what you want from them, use this experience to strengthen yourself, and do everything possible to reach the next limit before the big impact. Only then will you be qualified to negotiate with them."
Chen Chuan understood what he meant and knew that this path should be the most suitable path at the moment, but there was a more realistic problem before him. This alone could not meet his needs for practice.
So he thought about it and asked again: "Senior Cao, I'd like to ask, besides joining the government or a company, are there other options?"
Cao Guiqi didn't answer immediately. After a while, he slowly said, "Outside the central city, there are still some scattered gaps that haven't been closed, and some will appear from time to time due to the collision of worlds.
Many of these loopholes are controlled by marginal forces and organizations, who use them to recruit personnel and try to gain some benefits. However, most of these loopholes are very unstable, and it is difficult to predict what will happen there. Without sufficient strength, they may be destroyed overnight.
Furthermore, governments and companies around the world are keeping a close eye on this. Once discovered, they will be promptly removed and collected. There is no other way.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and expressed his sincere gratitude: "Thank you, Senior Cao, for telling me this."
Cao Guiqi said, "It's nothing. You'll gradually come into contact with these things in the future. But if you've made a decision, be careful." He also reminded, "Those things that leaked from the World Ring are not easy to deal with, and don't easily believe the information they convey to you."
Chen Chuan said: "I will, thank you for the reminder, Senior Cao."
Cao Guiqi looked outside, his robe fluttering in the wind. He said, "The intersection of worlds has a profound impact on us, on every one of us, from ancient times to the present. I don't know what the outcome will be, but if we can get through it, perhaps a brand new future will await us."
Chen Chuan stood there for a while, then said goodbye and left. After seeing Chen Chuan off, Uncle Ding returned to the tower and bowed, saying, "Master, Student Chen is gone."
Cao Guiqi nodded, still standing there, looking at the bottom of Motie Mountain, wondering what he was thinking.
Uncle Ding hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said, "Master, given Student Chen's current level, he should have known about that incident. Master, you didn't tell him..."
Cao Guiqi turned his back to him and said, "Uncle Ding, I told you before that I helped him because we got along well, and his character and personality are worth supporting, but there's no need for him to bear the burden of what I've been through."
Uncle Ding said, "But Master, that's also an opportunity for Brother Chen, isn't it? If you're optimistic about his future, then why not..."
Cao Guiqi flicked his sleeves and said, "Don't say anything more. I've already taken the wrong road once, and I can't take it again."
Uncle Ding lowered his head deeply, "Yes..."
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(End of this chapter)
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