Welcome to Ability Store-Chapter 112 - 111: Teleportation Array

This is not a boast from Chen Xuan. By utilizing the VIP room’s ability to connect directly to the customer’s location, the shop’s second floor can actually form a vast teleportation network. The main challenge lies in providing convenience to non-customers without revealing the secret of the Ability Store.

Even though it is just a temporary measure to accelerate communication between both sides.

Chen Xuan first went to the Moon Gazing Tower, intending to give the Immortal Alliance Governor a heads up. He initially thought he would need to schedule a meeting time, but unexpectedly, after stating his identity and purpose, the guard at the elevator sent him straight to the top floor.

He met Xu Yuanqing in the Governor’s study.

"...You say this thing called the Teleportation Array can immediately send cultivators to the far west?" After hearing Chen Xuan’s explanation, the Immortal Alliance Governor was once again shocked. What does this mean... A journey that usually takes more than a year can now be reached in the blink of an eye. If used in external warfare, wouldn’t every troop be like a divine army descending from the sky?

But he quickly realized the loophole, "If that’s the case, why does the envoy team still have to travel thousands of miles to get here? Can’t you set up a teleportation array over there that connects to the Central Plains?"

Chen Xuan had already thought of the answer, "This is a new technology that requires first setting up a teleportation anchor point, and the resource consumption for the anchor is enormous, so currently, there is only one. Additionally, a teleportation array that connects to it needs to be made on-site, so it’s only after the envoy team arrives in Chang’an City that it can be set up."

"Does it have any restrictions on what can be teleported? Does it require consuming Spiritual Qi?"

"Not only that, each teleportation must align with celestial phenomena, and if forced open against celestial phenomena, it would damage the anchor point, necessitating extensive resources for repair afterward," Chen Xuan fabricated, "According to my calculations, there will be six ideal celestial phenomena in the coming half year, so I want to set up the array as early as possible."

He couldn’t keep the branch here permanently, so teleportation must be subjected to "time" restrictions. In other words, he can open it whenever he wants, and when he doesn’t want to, it’s just a matter of celestial phenomena not aligning.

"Moreover, it can’t teleport objects that are too large or heavy, sending people is pretty much the limit."

This is to prevent the Immortal Alliance from using teleportation points for trade. Besides, the corridor on the second floor is not very spacious. Considering the restrictions of the door, even large furniture can’t be transported through.

"I see." Xu Yuanqing sighed repeatedly, "But even so, it still seems unbelievable. If you can really set up one in Chang’an, remember to let me know. I’d like to go and see it."

"Of course." Chen Xuan readily agreed, "I came to the Governor precisely to have the Immortal Alliance take the lead in proving that there are many demon fiends in the far west that can be hunted. After all, this is beneficial and harmless to all the sects of the Immortal Alliance."

"This statement... is not entirely correct," Xu Yuanqing gave a bitter smile.

It was the first time Chen Xuan saw him show this kind of expression and immediately guessed his thoughts, "Because it would weaken the attraction of the great sects?"

"Exactly, the great sects can attract better talent precisely because they occupy unique cultivation resources. But don’t worry, the great sects will at most question this verbally and won’t interfere physically. Because even sects like the Ascension Platform are already overcrowded internally, dispersing some cultivators to go out for cultivation isn’t a bad thing," Xu Yuanqing explained.

"That can be arranged, just allocate more spots to each sect," Chen Xuan said calmly, "My plan is this: since we’re supporting a war, it’s not possible to send cultivators randomly onto the battlefield like headless flies. So, there also needs to be a command organization stationed there to coordinate the cultivator troops and cooperate with allied countries in combat. This task, without a doubt, is most suitable for the Immortal Alliance."

"Since the Immortal Alliance is responsible for organizing, it can also select personnel. Give a few extra spots to the great sects, and don’t leave out the smaller sects, in this way, they should have nothing to complain about."

Xu Yuanqing thought for a moment and nodded repeatedly in praise, "Not bad, not bad... That’s the reasoning. I didn’t expect someone so young as you to consider this matter so thoroughly. This ability could even hold a significant position within the Immortal Alliance."

"The Governor flatters me. So it’s settled then?" Chen Xuan smiled.

"No problem, go ahead and do it. If the Teleportation Array is indeed viable, the Immortal Alliance will also organize a diplomatic delegation to go," Xu Yuanqing readily agreed.

This was practically a political achievement delivered to his doorstep.

Then, Chen Xuan returned to the manor and extended an invitation for a return visit to Joan.

After waiting for half an hour, the scenery outside the main store door finally changed. Chen Xuan walked out of the store and immediately smelled a salty sea breeze.

Before him was a steep hillside and below it was a long coastline dotted with hundreds of black specks floating on it, rising and falling with the waves, surrounded by a mix of blue and dark red fluids.

Chen Xuan was startled to realize those black dots were corpses.

A little further away from the sea, he saw defensive structures made out of sandbags and cannons destroyed by explosions. In the distance on the sea, he could vaguely see several black warships that had no sails on their masts, yet were slowly cruising along the coastline.

This place looked nothing like Chang’an City governed by the Immortal Alliance.

"Divine Envoy, you are indeed here." A voice came from behind.

Chen Xuan turned his head and found it was indeed Joan—she was clad in armor, with some gunpowder ash on her face, and blood stains on her cape, looking as if she’d just been through a battle. Her golden hair was somewhat dim, but it only accentuated the shine in her eyes. Aside from being much older, she looked almost the same as she did twenty years ago, as if she was born for the battlefield.

The location connected by the store was a dilapidated wooden house that seemed to have been struck by cannonfire, with a piece clearly missing from the top. Behind the store on the grassy expanse stood many white tents which were evidently a military encampment.

"Where is this place?" Chen Xuan asked.

"Le Havre in Normandy." Joan answered.

Such a familiar name, Chen Xuan thought. Judging from his limited knowledge of geography, this place was situated in the northwest of France, not the closest region to the United Kingdom.

"I thought you’d stay in Calais."

She shook her head, "Calais has already fallen, and the enemy army is landing there. Their next step is surely to cooperate with the navy and attack Normandy from two directions in the northwest. This place will eventually fall as well, but if we hold out a little longer, the rear cities will have more time to fortify their defenses."

Although the situation was unfavorable for France, Joan’s tone wasn’t full of despondency. Compared to twenty years ago when Paris was occupied by enemies, the French army was far from surrendering now.

"I have good news for you." Chen Xuan cleared his throat, "The envoy team has arrived in the East and has connected with the ruler there."

"So quickly?" Joan was surprised, "I thought it would take them years!"

Years sounded long enough, but compared to the previous century-long war between England and France, this wait was entirely bearable for them.

The truth is, it only took about ten days. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Chen Xuan didn’t elaborate since Joan’s faith in him was devout enough that she’d believe whatever he said, "It won’t be long before they dispatch cultivators here to assist the war. For these people, demon slaying is a means of cultivation, so you’ll need to deploy them on battlefields against demon fiends to maximize their enthusiasm."

"No problem! Whether it’s coastal or inland battles, we’re severely short-handed," Joan said joyously, "You’re truly aiding France. I will soon write a letter to report to His Majesty—"

"Don’t rush." Chen Xuan interrupted, "The reinforcement troops are still in the planning phase, and the numbers won’t be large. Wait until everything is confirmed before you report. I estimate it’ll take about two months."

Two months will coincide with the sect competition timeframe.

"Additionally, I need you to do something for me to ensure the reinforcements arrive as soon as possible." As he spoke, he felt a hint of malice.

But Joan showed no hesitation, "Please instruct me, Your Excellency."

"Very well, then first register as a VIP customer of this store." Chen Xuan said.