Chen Chun'an Defends South Posuo Continent

Overview

As the Wild World invasion decimated Tongye, Fuyao, and Jinjia Continents, a massive demonic army pivoted to threaten the South Posuo Continent. Rather than immediately launching a full-scale amphibious assault, the demon forces began a terrifying display of geographical manipulation: they continuously hurled countless Wild World mountains into the ocean to pave artificial land bridges, staging their troops a thousand miles off the coast of South Posuo Continent for a crushing, continent-wide siege. The defense of this vital southern flank was orchestrated by the continent's most revered figure, the pure Confucian scholar Chen Chun'an, famously known as the scholar who "shoulders the sun and moon."

Bolstered by reinforcements from other continents—including the Sword Qi Great Wall's peak sword immortal Lu Zhi and the Huai family patriarch from Middle Earth—Chen Chun'an established an impregnable defensive line. The Throne Great Demon Liu Cha, acting as a vanguard for the invasion, directly challenged Chen Chun'an in a targeted clash designed to break the continent's spirit. However, despite the apocalyptic pressure and the calculated machinations of the Wild World's mastermind Zhou Mi, Chen Chun'an and his forces held the line, turning the coastal waters into a tense, deadlocked battleground.

To maintain this vital stalemate, Chen Chun'an made a grueling personal choice. While scholars safely ensconced in Middle Earth harshly criticized him for adopting a seemingly passive, heavily entrenched defensive posture—expecting him to be the first Ascended-tier martyr to die a glorious, world-shaking death in battle—Chen Chun'an chose the heavier burden of surviving to ensure the continent did not fall. He willingly bore the infamy and relentless criticism of the world, prioritizing the physical preservation of South Posuo's land and people over his own legendary reputation.

Outcome / Consequences

Chen Chun'an's steadfast defense successfully blocked the Wild World from annexing South Posuo Continent, securing one of the few surviving southern footholds for the Haoran World. By absorbing immense military pressure and frustrating Zhou Mi's optimal invasion strategy, this defensive stand prevented a total regional collapse, preserved the lives of millions, and bought the Haoran World the critical time needed to eventually launch a counter-offensive.

References

• 剑来24：新酒等旧人，第七章 — 最高处的山巅境: Details the demon armies hurling mountains into the sea to pave staging roads a thousand miles from South Posuo Continent, and Liu Cha being tasked by Zhou Mi to challenge Chen Chun'an.
• 剑来25：天地皆同力，第三章 — 朱颜敛藏: Chao Pu discusses Chen Chun'an's difficult decision to survive and hold the continent rather than die a martyr's death, noting how he chose to bear the world's misunderstanding to secure South Posuo.
• 剑来26：人间最得意，第五章 — 饮者留其名: Describes the distant standoff between the two armies and the harsh criticism Chen Chun'an faced from Middle Earth scholars who demanded a more aggressive, glorious war rather than his grueling, deeply entrenched defense.