Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1338 Return Journey to Visit the Red Crown
After leaving Tianji Peak aboard Chaoming, Chen Chuan headed south, intending to cross the sea westward after leaving the Federation's territory and return to the Eastern Continent.

He looked out at the vast expanse of heaven and earth, having gained a great deal during his time living in the Heavenly Secrets Sect.

The most important thing was to learn roughly how to proceed on the road to advancement.

Because of the scarcity of upper-level forces and the different paths they take, he was certain that once a fighter reaches the level of the Dongxuan Temple, there is almost no one left to provide the necessary guidance.

Therefore, the knowledge he gained this time is very important. At the very least, it gave him a correct direction, so he didn't have to try and figure things out on his own, which could save him more energy and time.

Besides this, they also established contact with Master Lu this time. Even the world's top powers cannot ignore the power at the top.

Just look at how the Federation won't even consider attacking Weishu Continent as long as the Celestial Master is stationed there; that shows its deterrent power.

And this kind of realm is the next goal to pursue.

At this moment, he sensed that, perhaps because he had entered the Dongxuan Temple, he could clearly perceive the location of the Blood Staff and the other seed. With a little attention, they would appear before his eyes in a more intuitive way.

Blood Staff was still leading his mercenary group in the fusion territory, and he could use his spiritual sense to observe the surrounding movements, but he withdrew it after sensing it for a moment.

After all, he had made the Blood Staff a separate entity, so he wouldn't interfere unless absolutely necessary.

As for the other seed, it seems to have been invited by the dying demon god Koimoi to merge with it by chance, and it ended up completely taking over. We don't know what the demon god's original intention was, but that's no longer important.

He turned his attention to look around and was surprised to find that a sizable village had sprung up around the location of the seed, with about a thousand people. Judging from the houses on the outside, many of them had just joined the village with their families.

Various offerings were placed in front of the demon statue.

An elderly priest stood guard there, and the spirit grass in front of him burned almost constantly, day and night.

From time to time, tribespeople who are out hunting will come to worship, and only after receiving blessings and having their faces painted will they be able to cheer up and leave.

Koimoi is a legendary evil god, whom the First People had no choice but to worship out of fear. However, now, in order to avoid the Federation's slave-hunting teams and bounty hunters, they preferred to gather around this newly awakened "evil god," whose ferocious face gave them a great sense of security.

After reading it, Chen Chuan thought about it for a moment. Originally, after passing Dongxuan Temple, this seed was no longer useful and could be taken back.

However, it seems that this seed has also developed its own behavioral logic and does not follow the original evil god's actions. Therefore, it is decided to let the seed do as it pleases, which is just like placing another pawn in the Federation.

Along the way, he didn't let Chaoming rush, but instead slowed down a bit, taking the opportunity to appreciate the surrounding scenery.

The journey was smooth and without any obstacles. We left the federal territory without incident and then headed west. A day later, we passed over Gaitherfellowship.

A day later, he heard rustling sounds on the boundary marker beside his ear. This was the field of the horizon, but since he was currently at the edge of the field information, it was not very clear.

However, with his current mental strength, he can discern information from the field even without using the boundary token.

Being able to sense these things means you've already entered the territory of the Great Shun Dynasty.

As he continued onward, escort fleets and patrol airships gradually appeared on the main channel.

In just one year, quite a few things have changed here. Some places that looked like isolated islands when we first arrived now have field enhancement equipment installed and airship anchorages, and it’s clear that elite soldiers are stationed there.

This also shows that the Great Shun's dominance over the oceans is being strengthened like never before. This is thanks to the Skyline. The smooth flow of information has greatly improved the efficiency of administration, military operations, freight trade, and material dispatch.

Instead of flying straight back to the Eastern Continent, he detoured to Red Crown Island.

The He siblings now live on Red Crown Island. He obtained some clues about his parents from them, and now that the matter has been resolved, he needs to inform them.

When we arrived above the hills behind the island, the simple sports field we had seen before had been expanded, and the venue seemed to have been renovated. Two simple sheds had been built on either side, which looked like they were for growing vegetables, and there was also a place that resembled a canteen behind them.

Further out, square sand pits were dug out, with thick mats and various combat training tools placed next to them. Many people were practicing grappling and sparring inside.

It appears that not only the young trainees from before, but also some adult men and women, are all wearing the same uniform.

The mountain road in front of the venue also appears to have been widened and renovated, and there is even a vehicle station there. Many shops have also appeared out of nowhere along both sides of the road.

It seems that the island has become very different from before after communication was established and transportation was made more convenient.

The He siblings have gradually gained fame over the past two years. After all, He Ruihai is a third-level fighter, which is rare even in the open ocean. Young people from many surrounding islands come to study with him.

Among them were some overseas fighters who admired the two men's dedication and were willing to stay and join the school.

This way, the teaching no longer needs to rely entirely on the brother and sister, making it much easier and allowing them to recruit more students.

He Ruihai was demonstrating techniques to several young trainees when he suddenly sensed something and looked up to see a creature with brightly colored feathers, resembling a large bird, appearing overhead. Soon after, more and more people near the venue also noticed this unknown creature in the sky. They stopped, pointed at the sky, and called to their companions to look.

The creature circled a few times before slowly descending from the sky.

As it gradually approached the ground, everyone realized that it was exceptionally large, and they couldn't help but gasp in surprise as they scattered.

However, because of their large numbers and the presence of many fighters, they weren't afraid; instead, they felt excited and curious.

Both the He siblings were fighters with exceptional eyesight, and they spotted the figure sitting on the bird's back even from a distance.

He Zhilan looked at it, patted He Ruihai, and said with surprise, "Brother, that looks like a short biography."

As she spoke, she eagerly walked to the front, raised her head, shielded her eyes from the sunlight, and said, "Xiao Chuan, is that you?"

Chaoming suddenly landed on the ground, folded his wings, and stirred up a violent gust of air that blew He Zhilan's hair. He Zhilan noticed that there seemed to be a layer of light floating on the feathers, but it seemed to disappear as he landed.

Then she saw a tall figure land on her and say, "Aunt He, it's me."

He Ruihai walked over from behind, and Chen Chuan greeted him, "Uncle He."

A slight smile appeared on He Ruihai's serious, square face. "You're back?"

Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Yes, I'm back."

The He siblings both sensed that Chen Chuan was somewhat different from when they met him last year, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it.

Previously, although they were elders, they felt somewhat restrained standing in front of Chen Chuan. That was because, when facing fighters, their mutated organization instinctively resisted and wanted them to stay away. But now, that resistance was gone; instead, they felt closer to him.

This is actually because Chen Chuan has reached a higher level. As a fighter from the Dongxuan Sect, he can perfectly conceal all his biological information if he so chooses. People who are not at the same level usually cannot sense that he is different.

After chatting for a few minutes outside, the two handed over their work to their assistant and invited him inside.

After we sat down, we served him some fresh fruits grown on the island and asked about his visit. We learned that he had just finished his mission and had chosen to return home alone instead of traveling with the delegation due to some issues.

“Uncle He, Aunt He, after I arrived in the Linax Federation this time, I made a special trip to visit the Yuanren Company in order to investigate what happened back then.”

The He siblings felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this.

He Ruihai's expression was solemn.

When Chen Chuan said goodbye last time that he was going to the Federation, they guessed that Chen Chuan would probably go to the Yuanren Company in order to find out about Yu Zhen's matter.

This is a global giant, an unapproachable behemoth. So ever since Chen Chuan left, they've been very worried. Even now that they've seen him, they can't help but feel some apprehension.

He Zhilan said carefully, "Xiao Chuan, have you figured it out? Even if you don't understand things now, it doesn't matter. You're still young. Take your time and you'll figure it out eventually."

Chen Chuan said, "Aunt He, I have taken care of everything. I have eliminated the person who targeted my parents."

The He siblings were taken aback. They exchanged a glance, and He Ruihai asked in a deep voice, "Who is it?"

Chen Chuanchuan said: "The person directly involved at the time was Gao Xinwen, the former vice president of the company and head of overseas business."

The two siblings, He and his sister, were immediately taken aback.

He Zhilan looked at Chen Chuan with worry in her eyes, while He Ruihai's expression was even more solemn.

They were not familiar with the name Gao Xinwen, but they could understand his identity as the former vice president of the company.

Chen Chuan has dealt with such a big shot. They don't know how he did it, but they can imagine that the original company probably won't let it go so easily.

Seeing their expressions, Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Uncle He, Aunt He, you don't need to worry about anything. Some things are different from before."

He paused, then his voice became very forceful: "If you two want to go back in the future, you don't need to worry about what impact it will have on you. As for the matter of Dhritarashtra, I will make arrangements and find a way to resolve it for you when I get back."

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(End of this chapter)