Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1343 New Branches and Old Roots Intertwined

After Mr. Zhuan and Assistant Xia finished their discussion, they handed over their tasks here. When they came out, they were surprised to find that some special resources they had applied for before had also been distributed.

Furthermore, their resource requests for newly joined members of the faction were also proceeding smoothly without any obstacles or difficulties.

Both of them felt that things were different from before.

Because of what happened to Mr. Zhuan's elder brother back then, many members of the reform faction were transferred away from headquarters, and the conservatives from the past were replaced in key positions.

Therefore, when they came to handle matters before, things often didn't go smoothly, and they would delay as much as possible.

Fortunately, the Pure Faction is outwardly quite disciplined, and since its leader is not from Mr. Guan's faction, this is the best that can be done.

In other schools of thought, it would be a life-or-death struggle, requiring physical elimination rather than just superficial estrangement.

Because of the changes at headquarters, they haven't stayed here in recent years. They have taken the initiative to apply for some of the more difficult or challenging tasks and assignments.

This is both to avoid having to cater to the whims of certain individuals and to discover and guide more promising talents.

However, since they are not at headquarters for most of the year and are not familiar with the people here, they often encounter many obstacles when it comes to resource allocation. After all, this is a matter that truly concerns the interests of all parties, unless the applicant for resources has such outstanding achievements that there is nothing to criticize.

But now everyone is kind and friendly. Even people who were just acquaintances before now seem like old friends who have known him for many years. You can feel the harmony that has not been seen in the party for a long time.

Mr. Mask chuckled, “It really is different now. But then again, everyone knows that you, Lao Zhuan, are Chen Canyuan’s mentor. If we don’t give you face, we’re not giving Chen Canyuan face.”

Mr. Zhuan remained silent. In fact, he felt very uncomfortable with the overly enthusiastic attitude of those people, especially those who approached him unintentionally. They made him feel awkward and he was more comfortable with the way things were before.

After walking for a while, he suddenly spoke up: "I would like to see Mr. Guan."

"Now?"

Mr. Zhuan nodded.

Mr. Mask thought to himself, "That's right, I should go."

The reason they were able to secure those cultivation resources for Chen Chuan so quickly last time was because they spoke to Mr. Guan, who then used his remaining connections to get them for them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to do it on their own.

"I said, Old Zhuan..."

"Ok?"

"Turn around, this way..."

"..."

Ten minutes later, the two boarded the cable car again, changing trains several times along the way. Three hours later, they arrived at the second half of the canyon and took an elevator down into the depths.

This is the very front of the headquarters fissure. After settling for about a hundred meters, they felt as if they had passed through a thin membrane.

Then, as if a barrier had been removed, bursts of blinding light emanated from below, and a fissure resembling a lake appeared at the deepest part of the canyon.

It is evident that the area around the rift is filled with dense rituals, which are inhibiting its outward spread. A huge spiritual figure sits on the rift lake, and the orange-red spiritual light and the rift light are clashing against each other.

Within the spiritual realm, a gaunt-looking figure floated there.

Mr. Zhuan couldn't help but say, "Mr. Guan..."

"You are here."

A slightly weary voice echoed in their hearts.

Both Mr. Zhuan and Mr. Mask sighed inwardly; compared to their last visit, Mr. Guan's condition was deteriorating.

Although the disappearance of the entire Jibei Road branch did not affect Mr. Guan himself, he felt that he had made a mistake. Feeling guilty, he took the initiative to leave and came here to suppress the rift.

Originally, after such an incident, the new faction hoped that he would step forward and take the lead against the conservatives. However, his withdrawal immediately caused him to lose his leader, leading his subordinates to act independently and fail to unite as a force. With the conservatives seizing the opportunity to attack, the new faction quickly collapsed.

By the time he realized something was wrong, it was too late.

It's not entirely his fault. While few could rival his fighting skills, he wasn't a born politician; he was simply a passionate idealist. His advisors were originally Mr. Zhuan's elder brother, but he wasn't present when the incident occurred, leading him to make the wrong decision.

The power emanating from the rift here is immense. Even with Mr. Guan's physique, the constant resistance over the past ten years, day after day, without a moment's rest, has severely depleted his physical strength.

That means he's a fighter at the Dongxuan Temple level. If he were a fighter from the Changsheng Temple, he might show signs of mutation after a few years.

Pine did suggest rotating him, but he refused, as he was atoning for his sins.

He can't get over that hurdle himself.

"I've heard about that."

Mr. Guan's voice was full of satisfaction.

"The younger generation you've mentored is quite remarkable," he exclaimed with admiration. "To single-handedly fight against the Federation and kill nearly ten Cave Profound Realm experts—such an extraordinary figure! I wish I could meet him right now!"

Mr. Mask said, "Sir, this is not our achievement. We did not expect that Councilor Chen's strength would improve so quickly. If anything, it is all due to his own talent and natural ability. As for what we did, it was just talking, running errands, and delivering things."

Mr. Guan seemed to have thought of something, and his previously high spirits suddenly dropped: "Perspective is also very important. Only by finding the right people can you do the right things. After hearing about this, what I value most is not only Councilor Chen's ability, but also what he has done."

He said in a deep voice, "Having strength does not mean that one can uphold one's original beliefs. There are not many people who can truly put them into practice. If there are any, then Councilor Chen is one of them."

Mr. Zhuan and Mr. Mask both strongly agreed with this. According to the report, the situation at the time was extremely dangerous, but even so, Chen Chuan still went without hesitation.

Even setting aside the outcome, just considering the act itself, the courage and boldness—how many young people in the Pure Movement today can combine their beliefs and actions so thoroughly?

"We must support young people like him."

Mr. Guan said in a deep voice, "I have no face to stand up again for the mistakes of back then, but..."

He scratched at his brow and produced a ball of light, which he then sent to Mr. Zhuan and the other man.

"I hope this can help young people avoid some detours. You can help me with that."

Mr. Zhuan took the ball of light in his hand and looked up, saying, "Mr. Guan, we will deliver it to him personally."

While they were talking there, the Advisor Yu walked into an information exchange room located in the pivot tower, and then his avatar appeared in a conference room.

Several human-like figures have already appeared here.

Someone said, "Old Yu is here, everyone's here." Another said, "It seems Zhuan Liang might be able to turn things around this time."

Yu, the counselor, hummed in agreement.

The man said, "The International Martial Arts Council has raised his influence assessment, and he is currently ranked among the top five in the world. His combat power score has reached over 300 points, which is the visible upper limit of individual combat power. The faction cannot ignore him no matter what."

Therefore, gentlemen, we must be prepared for this person, and the faction he represents, to compete with us for resources.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the meeting room couldn't help but recall the reformists within the faction from a decade or two ago. Zhuan Sheng, the main driving force at the time, was the elder brother of Zhuan Liang, the mentor of Chen Chuan.

Someone said, "We must never let the reformers come back!"

Others said, "The rumors are probably exaggerated; think about how many people the Federation mobilized..."

At this point, Councilor Yu spoke up: "It's not an exaggeration. We've now fully confirmed it through intelligence from various channels, and we've also obtained a set of photos from our fellow Pure Faction members abroad. You can take a look."

He tapped the lower realm token, and a series of photos and scenes appeared on the field screen, partially recreating fragments of Chen Chuan's battle.

One scene in particular is quite captivating: amidst a sea of ​​steam and light, an enormous spirit is tearing a monster in two.

This was the scene when Chen Chuan tore apart the strange aspect of Field. Even through the screen, everyone could still feel the terrifying, violent power and the oppressive feeling that made their hearts tremble.

Upon seeing this scene, the room fell silent for a moment.

This extraordinary and powerful performance instilled a sense of terror in people, followed by a feeling of unease.

They knew very well that if this scene were to spread, it would have a significant psychological impact on the members of the faction.

Especially among the lower ranks of the Pure Faction, many young members already greatly admire Chen Chuan. If they were to find out about this, it would have unexpected consequences. It would be no joke if the Reformers returned.

"Then what should we do? This person's appearance could potentially hinder our plans."

Someone couldn't help but say, "Perhaps he can too..."

But his words were immediately interrupted: "He is not the inheritor of the Secret Diagram bloodline. Even if he is performing very well now, the height he can reach is limited."

The path we've taken is the right one!

The plan must still proceed. If the massive impact happens, it will be too late to find a solution then. We must complete what we need to do beforehand and not let anything or anyone interfere with us.

The man said in an unwavering voice:
"We have reached a critical juncture. For the sake of the continuation of the Pure Faction, we have no choice but to do this!"

Everyone nodded. In the past, they had tried to entrust important tasks to people who were pure and did not have the bloodline of the Secret Map. It was an attempt time and time again.

However, the final results all showed that human strength is ultimately limited, and only by relying on the bloodline of the secret map can one reach a sufficient height.

You have to understand that other schools now have the secret diagram bloodline, and if they don't follow this path, they simply can't compete with them.

At this point, Councilor Yu said, "He will definitely try to compete with us for resources."

That's very true. Everyone knows that some resources are limited and difficult to accumulate. If they are taken away, then the bloodline holders they value will not be able to obtain them.

"What should we do now?"

Yu Canyuan said in a deep voice, "Open competition will only expose our trump cards to other schools of thought in advance. My suggestion is to take advantage of our current strengths and try to win over what we can first. As long as we take the lead, we can achieve our goals without conflict. This is the best approach right now."

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(End of this chapter)