Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 735 The way out
About ten kilometers southeast of the Federation camp is the camp of the Linax Federation team.

The camp was surrounded by giant guards wrapped in heavy biological armor, who were on high alert, as well as various obstacles and barbed wire.

However, the situation inside the camp was different. Many people were rather casual. They were either chatting and laughing, hiding in a far place by themselves, or simply sleeping in the barracks tents.

This is because a considerable number of fighters in the team are hired, and many of them don't like each other, and it is easy for things to get into trouble if they get together, so the person in charge allows them to do what they want without fighting.

In addition to these people, there were dozens of strong men busy there, hammering wooden stakes one by one according to the pre-marked positions.

There were also people who were constantly cutting down and leveling wood and transporting it over. It looked like they were building something.

It can be seen that as the surrounding ancient trees slowly fell down, miserable sounds came from the trees, and a liquid similar to blood spurted out from the broken ends. The bark on the trees fell off one after another, and the leaves were also crawling all over the ground.

The scene was terrifying, but these people were all calm. They had already gotten used to seeing this over the past few days. Immediately, people wearing protective masks and protective clothing came up to spray potions, melting these things away one after another.

Major General Ingram Sebir, the main leader of the team, stood aside and watched these people busying around with indifference. A thin man wearing round glasses came over with a roll of drawings.

He first wiped the sweat off his head with a handkerchief, then said respectfully: "General, the progress is going smoothly. We can start drawing the ceremony today."

Major General Serbir asked, “How long will it take?”

The thin man said, "Three days."

Major General Serbir said: "Two days, I only give you two days, within two days this inspiration device must be completed."

The thin man stammered, "But, but, the materials we brought are not enough. We have to collect them on the spot, which may delay the progress."

Major General Serbir looked down, his gray eyes expressionless as he said, "I will guarantee you whatever you need. You only need to take care of your part."

The thin man shuddered unconsciously, leaned forward, grabbed the drawing tightly, lowered his head and left.

Major General Serbir looked at the device, which had already begun to take shape, and the scene outside was reflected in his gray eyes.

Although the Linax Federation has some group strength this time, it cannot compare with the Federation. The biggest flaw is that it has no logistical supplies, cannot get sufficient manpower supply, and has to rely on the Federation's transportation system to return.

This meant that they had to rely on the consortium, putting them at a disadvantage in the fight for the relics. Although their interests had been coordinated from above, they did not like being dominated by others, so they also had their own plans.

Since the right way doesn't work, they have no choice but to take unconventional approaches, and they often do so.

In a battle with its southern neighbor, Tequier, the Linax Federation was unable to deploy enough forces there, so it found another way and sent armed personnel into the nearby Central City Interchange Area, and from there to Nano Central City where the dispute took place for support.

This move can be described as fantastic. Although the intersections are theoretically interconnected, they are actually very far apart from each other. Each central city intersection can only control a surrounding area, and it is even more difficult to travel through the unknown areas inside.

The attempt ultimately failed, with more than 90% of the people dying on the road, but two people still managed to arrive there.

However, these two people still had a certain impact on the situation, so that their agents in Nano Central City did not completely lose their power.

This provided them with some experience reference. Sometimes, using surprising tactics does not mean there will be no gains. Only by doing nothing will you gain nothing. This time, they are also prepared to carry out a bolder move.

At this time, a telegraph operator put down his headphones, quickly translated the message in his hand, then came to Major General Serbil, saluted, and handed over the translation.

"Report, there is news from the Union's camp that they have fought with Xu Chan again. Due to external interference, they were unable to successfully capture anyone. They are organizing a third pursuit and reminding us that there may be unknown forces involved in this incident."

Major General Serbir's cold grey eyes moved and he said, "Tell them that if they need our support, we will immediately join them and participate in the encirclement and suppression."

Outside a gathering camp in an unknown area, Xu Chan called the three executive team leaders together and asked, "How do you feel after interacting with the people in this camp?"

The team had already tried to make a deal with the people in the camp, but it was their first contact and both sides were very cautious. Therefore, he did not show up himself to avoid causing fear on the other side, which would prevent things from going any further.

Although Captain Hai looks big and strong, he is actually a very careful person. He said, "It's hard to say. I asked them to help me find something and they didn't refuse. Instead, they were very enthusiastic. I feel that they helped us not only for the transaction, but also for other purposes."

Captain Lu, an old subordinate of Xu Chan, asked, "Captain Hai, are you saying they are also after the lost items?"

Captain Hai did not make a hasty judgment and shook his head, saying, "It's hard to say."

Another captain, Hu, pondered, "These people live here. If the lost items appeared, shouldn't they be the first to find them? Why are they waiting for us to come and get them?"

Captain Lu said, "That may not be the case. Once the relics appear, they will attract organisms from the fusion land to snatch them. There are many powerful creatures here. It is still a question whether they have the strength to take them." Xu Chan nodded and asked, "How strong are the people in the camp?"

Captain Lu said: "These people are not simple. It is true that some of them escaped from the old imperial family."

He used to deal with people from the old imperial family and was quite familiar with this aspect.

"There are only about 30 to 50 people in this gathering place, so I suspect this place is just a secret trading location. Maybe it has something to do with the group that rebelled against the old dynasty, so it's not surprising that they are hiding here."

There are resistance organizations in various places in Dashun, and there are similar resistance forces in the old dynasty, but most of these people are indigenous people. After the old dynasty arrived at the blending area, it madly exploited and enslaved them, resulting in the emergence of these forces in endlessly.

"But the strongest person among them is at most as strong as me. They can't threaten us."

Xu Chan looked at Captain Hai, as if he wanted to hear his opinion, and the latter said, "If you don't consider other helpers, this is it."

Xu Chan said: "You still have to take the necessary precautions. You are all experienced executive captains, so I won't say more here."

He looked at the three of them, his expression becoming serious, "The situation yesterday was quite dangerous, the enemy was very strong, I suspect they already had enough manpower to encircle and suppress us, but that doesn't mean we have lost our chance.

So from now on, we're divided into two teams.

The three of you will lead the team to continue searching for lost items. Remember, take good care of yourself. If you find anything, immediately retreat to the direction of our rear camp and bring the items back regardless of the loss."

The three captains all responded solemnly.

Xu Chan said: "I will stay to attract their attention and buy you some time."

Captain Lu said anxiously: "Old Xu..."

Xu Chan stretched out his hand and pressed, signaling him to shut up first. He said, "I know this is very dangerous, but the few people I met yesterday are not simple. Each of them has mastered the power of spiritual perception. It is difficult for you to help me. And to be honest, when you are not around, I can exert my strength better and it is easier to hide."

The three captains were helpless when they heard this. Although they all had mastered the power of mind and were considered strong at this level, they found it difficult to resist the power of spiritual perception because those who mastered this power had already squeezed into the highest level of this limit.

Xu Chan said: "This blending area is so large. As long as there are no traces, it will not be easy for them to find you. I will try to harass and delay them instead of fighting them head-on. The longer I fight with them, the safer you will be."

Captain Hai said calmly: "Captain Xu, we will listen to you. This is indeed the best way at the moment."

Xu Chan then took out something like a pendant from his pocket and threw it to Captain Hai, "Captain Hai, I'll leave this thing with you."

Captain Hai caught it and solemnly put it into the pocket inside the protective device. This thing is also a lost object. Its function is that when there are lost objects nearby or traces left recently, it will produce a certain resonance.

It is with this thing that they can ensure that they can find that thing.

But this effect is not uncommon, because the Parallel Federation and the Linax Federation may have similar things.

Their advantage is that they were one step ahead, but now the other party has caught up, so they have to hurry.

Xu Chan stood up and said, "Let's get started now, everyone, please." As he said this, he saluted the three people.

The three captains also stood up and saluted him solemnly.

After explaining everything, each person started to act separately. In just over ten minutes, they had completed all preparations and left the place together with the natives sent to lead the way by the gathering place.

After Xu Chan and everyone else left, he took out a piece of fur from some unknown creature that was traded to him and looked at it. There were patterns made up of various color blocks on it, as well as various eye-catching lines that depicted safe roads and hiding places.

This was a map of nearby accessible roads that the gathering place had traded to him, as well as various traps set by the people in the gathering place.

Even if he was providing cover, he would not go out and fight those people head-on. Instead, he would use his rich experience to delay the opponent. With this map plus the high explosives left by the team and some special items brought out this time, it would be enough to delay the opponent for a while.

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(End of this chapter)