Atlas of Heaven and Man

After entering the middle of the camp, Chen Chuan learned from the person leading the way that this was only a staging area for logistical supplies and reserve personnel, and that the real combat personnel were already all up on the mountain.

He looked up and saw that the yellowish-green mountain in front of him was about four to five hundred meters high. Although it was only February, many weeds had already grown, and the trees had sprouted new buds. From here, he could vaguely see figures moving on the mountain.

As he was looking around, another employee of the entrusted company walked over and said respectfully, "Are you Expert Chen? I am Pan Zhong, assistant of Pan Shi Entrusted Company. All the group leaders are waiting for Expert Chen up above. I wonder if Expert Chen has time to move up for a chat?"

Chen Chuan said, "Then please trouble Assistant Pan to lead the way."

"Please follow me."

Chen Chuan asked the driver, Xiao Wei, to wait below, and followed Assistant Pan along a small path opened up by tools towards the mountain. After walking along the slope for a while, they went around the hillside. Near the back slope of the mountaintop, a relatively wide natural platform appeared, where there were also many tents.

"Expert Chen is here," someone greeted from afar.

Chen Chuan took a look and recognized someone from the entrusted company who had dealt with the flying head monster last time, and responded in kind.

In fact, the entrusted companies were a circle. After doing many commissions, you could always see some acquaintances. Moreover, when dealing with similar matters, the Political Affairs Office tended to favor familiar faces that had left a good impression before.

At this time, many people came up to greet him. One of the clients said with a smile, "We've been waiting for Expert Chen. We can't handle this matter without you."

Chen Chuan said, "You're too kind. The main effort for this matter is from everyone present. I'm just responsible for finishing it off."

"Expert Chen is just being modest."

The clients present all laughed. People of Chen Chuan's age, with ability and means, usually had their eyes on the sky and were difficult to serve. The key was that they couldn't do without such people, which made things difficult. Fortunately, Chen Chuan was not like that.

Many people here had personally seen his neatness in dealing with the flying head last time. He was capable, treated people with humility, and knew how to take care of everyone's face without hogging all the credit. If this wasn't an expert, then who was? They had to praise him!

A middle-aged man with faint stubble on his chin stood up, extended his hand to him, and said in a mature and steady voice, "I am Gu Mingde from Pan Shi Company. Thank you for your support. As the team leader for this time, Expert Chen, welcome to join us."

Most of the violent entrusted companies in Yangzhi City were old companies. Everyone knew that without unified command, they would only compete with each other and drag each other down, and the result would be that nothing could be accomplished. Therefore, when several entrusted companies joined forces to do a commission, they would divide the benefits in advance, because there would be opportunities for cooperation next time.

It should be known that if the reputation among peers is bad, then there is nothing left, because others will unite to boycott you and not cooperate with you. After all, the entrusted companies have inextricable relationships with the Yangzhi Municipal Political Affairs Office and even the councilors.

Chen Chuan shook his hand and said, "Please advise, Entrusted Gu. I don't know what the situation is now?"

"Entrusted Chen, please come over here." Gu Mingde invited him to a military tent large enough to accommodate a dozen people. In the middle was a long table with a locally enlarged map on it, and a row of folding stools and various portable tools on both sides.

"Expert Chen, please take a look."

After entering, Gu Mingde moved the folding stool a little, pointed to the lower part of the map, and tapped, "This is the mountain we are on now." He moved up and pointed to a mountain in front, "This is Man Mountain, only seven or eight miles away in a straight line, very close. The stronghold we found is there.

We have already had someone investigate. This village has only a hundred or so people. The innermost part is an old-fashioned secret cult temple. A few years ago, someone went inside to get mountain goods. At that time, it was still very normal. I don't know when all the villagers became believers of the Flying Head Cult.

It is hidden deep here and is relatively closed to the outside world. It may also be that the cult members' minds are not clear, so they are not very vigilant to the outside world, which is very conducive to our actions.

Our plan is to launch a surprise attack early tomorrow morning and strive to take it down in one fell swoop. It's just that we know how to fight living people, but this is the first time we've encountered a monster like a flying head. Although the consultant has given us some things for defense, we still want to ask Expert Chen if there is anything to pay attention to?"

Chen Chuan considered it and said, "Flying head monsters can affect the mind and trigger desires in the heart. Ordinary people will fall into madness, so try to control your emotions as much as possible. Also, the people at the front are best to be those who have mastered strength, so that their resistance is slightly stronger."

Gu Mingde nodded. This was also consistent with the situation the Political Affairs Office consultant told them, and they had made some preparations.

Chen Chuan added, "If the flying head appears, I will handle it. Others should try not to get too close to avoid being affected." He pondered for a moment, "You just said there is an old temple there?"

"Yes, I don't know when it was built. It is a stone building, very old." Gu Mingde gestured, and the assistant rummaged through it and took out an old photo, indicating, "This one."

Chen Chuan took it and looked at it. Although the photo was old, it was taken relatively clearly. It could be seen that it was a stone building that was very different from the Dashun style, but it should have been rebuilt later, so it had a bit of local style.

He said, "This kind of monster, the flying head, generally likes to occupy relatively old places that can be sacrificed to for a long time. That altar should be in the temple. If so, that's good news. Flying head monsters generally don't stay too far from the altar. If there is enough sacrificial food, they won't even come out on their own initiative."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Then that should be a sacrifice."

He looked at Gu Mingde, "Then my suggestion is that it's best to launch an attack when the villagers are performing the sacrifice or just before it ends, because during the sacrifice, the flying heads generally won't pay attention to other things, which will be an opening!"

Someone spoke up and said, "If that's the case, the original schedule may have to be pushed back."

Gu Mingde said decisively, "Then move it back, we'll listen to Expert Chen!"

Everyone present nodded. To be honest, even if the number of these villagers and believers doubled, it wouldn't be enough for them to fight.

What they were most afraid of was the bizarre flying head. If there was a targeted method, they wouldn't have to be so cautious.

"Expert Chen, do you have any other suggestions?"

Chen Chuan said solemnly, "Flying heads are very likely to cause emotional and rational confusion, so when I deal with the flying head, I hope you all stay as far away as possible.

If you can trap it inside the temple, that would be best.

But once it flies out of the temple, it will be difficult to deal with, so our actions must be fast, and we must end the peripheral battle while it is still enjoying the sacrificial food.

Also…"

He looked around, "The flying head's resistance may be very fierce at that time, and it is very likely that some of us will lose self-control, so you all need to be mentally prepared."

Everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

Someone said, "Last time, Expert Chen broke through the flying head with a single knife.

We have also prepared large nets, throwing darts, and ropes this time, which should be useful, right?"

Chen Chuan said, "That was probably just a flying head transformed from a human head, which can be expelled and destroyed by ordinary means, but it cannot be compared with a real flying head.

That thing cannot be harmed by ordinary attacks and can only be solved by special methods."

He looked at the map, "If it is determined that the source of everything is here, if possible, I will enter the old temple alone at that time, and you will seal the entrance.

Then leave only a few people outside, and the others retreat down the mountain as soon as possible, and then unlock the seal after I have finished dealing with it."

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Gu Mingde asked some more details about the flying head before saying, "Originally, I thought the situation would be difficult to predict, but after getting Expert Chen's guidance, I feel a little more confident."

He solemnly clasped his fist at Chen Chuan again, "But in the end, we still have to rely on Expert Chen."

Chen Chuan clasped his fist in return and said, "Definitely."

After the discussion ended, everyone dispersed.

Chen Chuan moved into a single tent that Gu Mingde had arranged for him.

Inside, he carefully wiped the Snow Monarch Saber, checked his firearms and ammunition, did some daily breathing exercises, and then went to bed when it was almost time.

Early the next morning, everyone began to gather.

Although the original plan was canceled, they still set off before dawn.

Several commissioned companies sent a lot of people this time.

Not counting the support staff behind, there were about fifty people.

Because this operation was in the mountains far away from the city, they received temporary authorization from the Administrative Office, and everyone carried crossbows and guns, and even prepared some smoke bombs.

Gu Mingde arranged the people into several groups, scattered from each other, and acted very covertly.

Although there were many people, their movements were like fine sand flowing past, and it was difficult to notice without careful observation.

Chen Chuan was assigned to Gu Mingde's group.

He wore a set of yellow-green overalls, which were clothes for walking in the mountains, which could prevent rain and scratches, but were very breathable and not stuffy, and very concealed.

Fortunately, it was only February, and the weather was still very cold.

There were no snakes, insects, or beasts in the forest, so there was no need to apply any extra ointment.

After advancing for about two hours, everyone came to the foot of the Savage Mountain.

There was a hidden location here that had been scouted in advance, and it could not be seen from above.

When they arrived here, except for the people necessary for guarding, everyone else began to drink water and swallow nutritional paste.

Chen Chuan leaned against the mountain wall and raised his hand to look at his watch.

At this time, it was just past 6:30 in the morning, and if there was a sacrifice above, it should be at this point.

Sure enough, after a while, faint sounds came from above the Savage Mountain, as well as a strange drum and percussion sounds, and the singing was also very strange.

But at this moment, he suddenly saw a slight sign of virtualization appearing on his body, and he immediately said, "Hide carefully!"

Gu Mingde reacted quickly and made a gesture.

The people around him immediately lowered their bodies and hid themselves.

After a while, a group of black spots flew out from above, circled in the sky, and then flew back.

Chen Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

He could see very clearly that it was a group of flying heads.

Roughly estimated, there were probably nearly twenty.

There were so many flying heads, he didn't expect it beforehand.

No wonder there was an impact even from such a distance, and in this way, the source of the flying head can be confirmed to be here!

Gu Mingde cast an inquiring look, and he also nodded.

Gu Mingde immediately turned his head and said to the assistant next to him, "Send a message to the rear, telling them that we have encountered a large number of flying heads, and that the urban legend is here.

Let the rear send more people to us."

The assistant immediately took out the telegraph machine from the box, put on the headset, and started sending the message.

Gu Mingde already knew that it was best to launch an attack at this time, and instructed, "Act according to the pre-arranged groups later, don't mess up, act quickly, do you understand?"

After all the group leaders responded, he decisively ordered, "Everyone, go!"

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