Atlas of Heaven and Man

On the stage, the Shepherdess finally arrived at the Royal Court, confronting the actress playing the noble lady, after which the two formally engaged in a duel before the Royal Court.

At this stage, the security inside the private boxes and throughout the theater were all on high alert.

A battle between two Third Threshold combatants, even if confined to the theater stage and prepared for in advance, was not something to be easily dismissed.

For one thing, both were wearing armor, and anything that flew or was thrown out during the fight could injure the people in the boxes. The people who came here to watch the show all had status and position, and any injury to any of them would be a serious incident.

On the stage, the Shepherdess and the noble lady fought fiercely. Even without the simulated collapsing walls, the clashing of spears and the impact of armor could make people feel the intensity.

The audience could clearly feel that these two were really fighting to the death.

At this time, the theater industry association would adjust the fighting frequency of the two so that they could see the complete process.

The average person can't see a Third Threshold combatant fight, making this battle alone worth the ticket price.

However, all the Third Threshold combatants responsible for security in the arena were closely watching the every move of the two below, fearing even the slightest accident.

The melody of the song at this moment also became intense and soaring in coordination.

In this situation, the theatrical effect was simply maximized.

Chen Chuan still couldn't understand the meaning of the song. As the music that resounded through the sky became magnificent, he had a feeling that the tune seemed to be pushing a certain emotion to its climax.

And the Shepherdess, or rather the movements of that armor, became faster and faster, more and more intense, the tension of the battle making it hard to breathe.

After fighting for three minutes, the spear in her hand pierced the noble lady's chest. The noble lady seemed very shocked and knelt on the stage.

At this moment, the music came to an abrupt halt.

Chen Chuan could feel that the emotion expressed by the actress playing the noble lady was real, not acted, yet all the audience were immersed in the plot and did not notice the slightest abnormality.

He stood up from his seat, and at this time, many excited audience members who were immersed in the story also stood up and applauded, obviously very satisfied with the performance of the plot.

The Shepherdess then drew the rusted sword and pointed it to the sky, and then the originally majestic and passionate music sounded again, surging like a rippling tide.

The applause from the audience became even more enthusiastic, but it wasn't over yet, there was still a final act below.

The final outcome was unknown at the time, because it had become a ruin. In the version circulating in the West, the Shepherdess cleared the knight of his injustice, and the king immediately conferred her and the knight, thus becoming the king's vassal. The Shepherdess also found a way to treat the knight, and they walked together at the end.

The Shepherdess threw down the broken lance, drew the rusted sword, and killed all the court swordsmen and the king!

And at this moment on the stage, the sword in her hand first faced the light and pointed to the sky, and then slowly moved down, pointing to the front, this was wielding the sword against royalty.

And the chapter of music at this moment also pushed to the climax, becoming rhythmically magnificent, like waves crashing and rain pouring.

Chen Chuan glanced at the position pointed to by the sword. He didn't know if it was a coincidence, but it happened to be where the Chairman of the Assembly was.

He looked back at Chen Bitong, and saw that the latter was also looking at him.

He suddenly understood that Chen Bitong had already seen the problem, or already knew where the problem lay, and had deliberately left him behind earlier in order to give him the opportunity to save the Chairman of the Assembly.

This seemed to be a reward for guiding Xiao Jin before, and he knew that the latter had enough ability to back him up.

However, this step may also have some kind of team-standing effect. Coming forward to save the Chairman of the Assembly can easily lead people to speculate, but as a person with a mission, he is not afraid of public actions.

He looked at the armor. With the resonance and promotion of music and emotions in the arena, he could feel strong fluctuations in the field, and it was gradually increasing.

When the movement reached its climax, the Shepherdess suddenly jumped from the spot and leaped towards the Chairman of the Assembly's box, with the rusted sword in her hand pointing straight ahead.

Chen Chuan quickly judged that this blow, after killing the noble lady, had reached its peak under the impetus of the Divine Song, exceeding the power it should have under normal circumstances, and it would be difficult to block it head-on.

Chen Bitong may have thought of stepping in to make up for it if he had any oversights.

But perhaps you are stronger in force, but this is not pure force, the root cause is an anomaly, then, please watch from the sidelines.

He stared ahead, his mind highly concentrated, his body slightly lowered, and with a bang, he stepped out of the box, while drawing the Snow Monarch Blade from its scabbard.

Two figures moved towards each other in the high sky of the theater, and just at the moment when the two were about to collide, Chen Chuan suddenly spun in mid-air, and the Snow Monarch Blade was inserted into the helmet through the gap.

At the same time, a strong sense of weakening appeared on my body, but his eyes didn't waver at all. At this moment, the hidden intent within the long blade became active, seeming to absorb something from there. He didn't pay it any mind, simply flicking the blade upwards with force.

The helmet was sent flying high into the air, as if cleaved away by his blade. White-gold hair cascaded out, and the actress playing the Shepherdess revealed a momentary look of confusion.

Chen Chuan passed her, his feet landing steadily, his position precisely under the stage's front lights. He lightly swung the long blade, producing a sound of air being torn.

The actress, seemingly interrupted mid-leap, fell from the air, landing on one knee with a thud. Moments later, the helmet also clattered to the floor in the aisle behind her.

The audience stared in stunned silence. The events of the moment were too fast; they couldn't understand if this was a new addition to the play or some other unexpected event.

The security personnel in the various boxes reacted quickly, swiftly moving to the front to shield their employers behind them. They watched the scene below with serious expressions.

Tan Zhi and the other two were dumbfounded. When Chen Chuan said he was staying outside, they didn't think much of it, assuming he'd run into a superior or a friend. But they never expected that in the blink of an eye, he'd be confronting the actress playing the Shepherdess.

Chen Chuan glanced at the helmet on the ground. He was right; the armor was influencing the actress's consciousness. Perhaps she still believed she was immersed in the play. However, this indicated that the anomaly required a vessel; otherwise, it couldn't unleash its power.

That made things simple.

He raised the blade, the hilt facing forward, the blade resting on his shoulder, his center of gravity lowered. Then, with a stomp of his foot, his figure flashed. At that instant, the frequency on the field signal seemed to blur, as if it couldn't fully express his movements.

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He arrived before the "Shepherdess" in a flash, then slashed down with his blade. The rusty sword was accurately raised to block, but with a clang, the rusty sword was severed by his strike. The momentum of the blade continued, landing on the actress's forehead.

However, when the blade landed, not even a scratch appeared. The gentle yet potent force penetrated through, causing her movements to freeze for a moment. He maintained his posture, holding the blade with both hands as it fell.

The "Shepherdess" paused for a moment, and then the tattered armor on her body suddenly cracked open, and pieces fell to the ground one by one. Finally, she released her grip, the broken rusty sword falling to the ground, and she collapsed straight onto the ground.

Only then did Chen Chuan slowly retract his blade and stand up straight. The armor needed a vessel; without a body to rely on, it would no longer have any effect.

Of course, the most important thing was that he had defeated the Shepherdess head-on.

Based on his experience in exorcising strange tales and anomalies, he believed this was the key. Because defeating the opponent meant the play's end, the ending was changed.

At this moment, he looked up and saw that the danger had been resolved. The security guards above made way, and Chief Councilor Quan walked to the front and looked down. Chen Bitong appeared on the other side, nodding to him.

Chief Councilor Quan seemed to have anticipated this. He said to Jie Pingli, "Assistant Bao, you handle this matter."

The Assistant Director Bao Yun of the Security and Defense Department immediately stood up. He said to the people below, "Everyone should know the uniqueness of the Divine Song. Sometimes it has a certain impact on the actors, and we have already been notified in advance.

After careful consideration, we felt that we could not abandon the effort for fear of a minor mishap, and let everyone miss this wonderful stage play, so we made full arrangements. We have arranged sufficient safety measures in advance. This… Captain Chen, has repeatedly made meritorious contributions outside. With him here, everyone can rest assured.

It's just a pity that we didn't see the ending go smoothly to its conclusion. I personally feel a little regretful."

"No, there's no regret," Chief Councilor Quan said to the people below. "The 'Shepherdess' unleashed the aura of regicide with that strike. This is the most wonderful performance I've ever seen."

Saying that, he looked at Chen Chuan again, "And Captain Chen, thank you for your efforts and restraint, allowing the actress to avoid too much harm and not leaving any regrets. I thank you on her behalf."

As he spoke, he gently began to applaud. The dignitaries in the boxes immediately followed suit, leading the crowd to applaud as well. The sound of applause thundered like a tidal wave.

At this time, medical personnel quickly entered the scene and carried the unconscious actress in the aisle away.

Chen Chuan glanced at Chief Councilor Quan and Chen Bitong above, and then at the people applauding in the boxes above and around him. He calmly retracted his gaze, held the Xue Jun blade, and walked slowly out along the middle aisle in the tidal wave of applause.

Before long, he came upstairs and returned to the box. Chen Bitong handed him the scabbard for the Xue Jun blade. He took it. "Teacher Chen, thank you."

Chen Bitong said, "After this rest day, I will be stationed at the training class. Captain Chen, if you have time, you can come and find me."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I will come." After a pause, he looked at Chen Bitong: "Teacher Chen, regarding this play, can I know the real reason?"

Chen Bitong was silent for a moment, then said, "You can."

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