Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1529 Azure Star Opens Deep Pool
Chen Chuan did not try to conceal his identity during the call, and Briggs, sitting opposite him, watched him use the boundary token to communicate with the mainland of Da Shun and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He knew this was the effect of the skyline, and couldn't help but think that if the International Fighters Council could also use this technology, it would greatly improve efficiency.

Unfortunately, apart from the Great Shun Dynasty, no other country has such a foundation.

In fact, once the central city structure is established and resources from various regions converge there, if there is a lack of overall coordination and constraints, a situation of each region acting independently will arise.

The Grand League was originally supposed to perform this function, but it collapsed long ago, leading to the current situation. Changing it would be incredibly difficult. Even Da Shun hasn't been able to extend Skyline to the entire region, let alone other areas.

Following the coordinates provided by the Secret Cult Review Bureau, the airship landed on a remote island a day later.

There is a research institute here that nominally belongs to the Ocean Development Group, about a day's journey from Haixi Road.

As early as when they received Chen Chuan's telegram, the expert team from the Secret Cult Review Bureau had already set off and arrived here overnight, transported by an active consciousness.

After receiving the news, the research institute initiated field isolation measures to ensure that there were no conventional life forms around the island, so that even if an anomaly did break out, there would be nothing for it to attach to.

Chen Chuan said, "The two of you will stay here for a while. The experts here will help you isolate the abnormality while ensuring Miss Caldwell's life."

Briggs said, "Advisor Chen, how long are we going to stay here?"

Chen Chuan said: "According to the expert group's assessment, it may take up to 20 days. I have already sent a notification telegram to the Fighters Council, so you don't need to worry about anything."

If anything comes up, you two can contact me. In this conflict between two worlds, no one can remain unscathed.

Briggs said, "We are very clear about that, so we have always been willing to cooperate."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "In addition, Miss Caldwell is very courageous, so she will also receive the corresponding reward. The breathing method I taught her reminds her not to forget to practice, which will benefit her."

Briggs immediately agreed, saying, "Advisor Chen, we will definitely pay attention."

Chen Chuan hummed in agreement. "Well then, Mr. Briggs, goodbye." After saying that, he gave Briggs a nod and left.

As Briggs watched the departing figure, a sudden feeling arose in his heart that perhaps today would be the last time he would have close contact with this person.

Those who can become high-ranking members of Da Shun are very likely to break through to the Upper Realm in the future. In Chen Chuan's view, this is beyond doubt.

Before leaving, Chen Chuan left behind a wisp of purple energy so that he could know the situation here at any time and take control in case of any changes.

Instead of returning to Da Shun, he planned to travel to Southeast Asia to see the secret treasure that Liu Changlin had mentioned.

Incidentally, that place is also quite close to the Chiluogado Federation. Huo Zhuifeng went there to investigate clues before, and we don't know how he is doing now. If necessary, we can make contact with him.

This time, he didn't take an airship, but instead flew directly with Chaoming towards the South China Sea.

The South China Sea is dotted with peninsulas and islands, the largest of which is the Shenyi Peninsula, which has historically been a vassal state of the Eastern Continent.

As for the southern islands, they have historically been loyal to the eastern mainland at times and rebelled at others. During the transition between the old and new eras, the southern kingdoms also accepted and supported many collateral branches of the old imperial family. They also secretly accepted the support of the Great Witi Asian Alliance, which is located in the south and belongs to the Chrogado Confederation.

After the establishment of the Great Shun Dynasty, this place nominally submitted, but there were still many armed groups opposing the Great Shun in secret.

Although the population here is large, the central cities are sparsely distributed, and the chaos here is no less than that of Chlorgado. Many of the world's famous resistance organizations have set up their bases here.

To find the hidden treasure, he first needs to reach Falling Star Island.

This was once a secluded place for the Xuanjiao sect, an island group consisting of a main island and dozens of smaller islands scattered around it.

The main island is dotted with unique peaks and deep valleys, beautiful waters and springs, and a large number of mutated creatures. These were all left behind by the early followers of the Xuanjiao sect, so they do not pose any danger and are mainly used for sightseeing. Over time, they have formed an independent ecological chain.

Every year, many tourists and explorers visit this island, as well as some poachers who come for financial gain. Therefore, there are many non-governmental environmental protection organizations and anti-poaching groups on the island.

In less than half an hour, Chen Chuan arrived above the main island and then landed on a high cliff.

Liu Changlin did not specify the exact location of the secret treasure, but the black key could serve as a guide.

Sure enough, when he put his feet on solid ground, the key trembled slightly. He took it out and found that it was pointing in a certain direction.

He had originally planned to fly there, but he found that the key stopped vibrating as soon as he left the ground, so he simply walked there, which did not bother him at all.

Following the signs, I discovered that I was heading in the direction of Lingzhi Shelter, a famous scenic spot on the island. So I saw tourists carrying backpacks all the way, and there were one or two tents for camping in the wild every now and then by the roadside.

After passing this scenic spot, the number of tourists gradually decreased, because the road ahead was not only rugged, but also contained many dangerous cliffs and deep ravines. Chen Chuan did not choose to leap across, but continued to follow the key's guidance, because he thought that walking this path might be a necessary process to enter the secret treasure.

Fifteen minutes later, he arrived at the middle of the main island, where there was also a high cliff. Looking down, he saw a deep pool with a drop of about a hundred meters, which was surrounded by cliffs on three sides.

The pool is as still as a mirror, and when you look down from above, you can see the blue sky reflected on its surface.

Then he took out the key again, which vibrated slightly and pointed downwards.

So he put the key back, jumped down, and slid down. The moment he touched the pool, it felt like he had broken through a barrier. Then his feet felt slightly solid, and when he looked up, he found himself standing in a bamboo forest.

Through the branches and leaves, one could vaguely see a temple in front of them, and through the mountain gate, one could faintly hear the sound of someone sweeping the ground inside.

Seeing that the key was pointing straight ahead, he guessed that this must be the place. So he walked out along a path in the bamboo forest. The main gate of Xuan Guan was a hip-roofed gate hall, and there was no one on duty.

After passing through the mountain gate, he saw two paper-mache Taoist boys cleaning up fallen leaves.

The Taoist boy's appearance was rather simple, with only a few holes punched in his face to replace his facial features, but he had two patches of rouge painted on his cheeks, making him look somewhat strange. He did not react to his arrival at all.

He glanced at it a few times, but didn't pay much attention to it. He walked towards the second hall, but after walking for a while, he heard rustling sounds behind him. It sounded like someone was whispering. He could vaguely hear voices saying things like, "No, no, wrong place, wrong place."

He looked back and found that the two paper figures had disappeared sometime earlier.

He changed his mind and continued walking inside. In the second hall, there was a charred, blackened statue. Its features were no longer discernible. He didn't know which sage of the Xuanjiao sect it represented, nor why it looked like this.

He looked around for a moment, then continued walking in, ascending a sloping mountain staircase to the third hall. Looking around, he found that things were much more normal here, with portraits of the Xuanzu hanging on both sides.

There was incense burning under the portrait, but judging from the incense and candles, they had clearly just been lit. However, after entering, there was no one there.

He stopped and looked around, but something felt off about the portraits.

Because when he stayed at the Heavenly Mystery Sect, he saw many of the ancestral figures worshipped in the sect, but none of them were the same as the one he saw before him.

It's one thing to say the portrait doesn't resemble the original, but not every descendant has actually seen Xuanzu, so it's possible that they could draw it based on their own imagination.

The name on the plaque is a big problem; it should point to a certain ancestor, but it seems to be something else entirely.

Others might think it was a private title used by the sect, but he learned from the Heavenly Mystery Sect that no matter which branch of the Xuan Sect it was, the title of the ancestor they worshipped was the same.

It should be noted that the current leader of the Heavenly Mystery Sect is still Master Lu, who is a Celestial Master and there is absolutely no way he could have mistaken the true name of the Ancestor.

So where does the problem lie?

Ok?
As he was thinking, he suddenly noticed that the key was vibrating slightly again, sometimes pointing downwards, sometimes upwards, and sometimes in other directions.

Could this feeling be...?

As he looked up, a portrait of the Xuanzu in front of him was turned over at his command. His gaze narrowed slightly, for behind the portrait was the image of a demon!

Not only here, but in every single portrait, there's a monster behind it!
This doesn't seem to be a place for him!
Just as this thought crossed my mind, all the candles around us suddenly went out.

The entire hall was plunged into darkness, and at that moment he heard chanting coming from outside.

He looked outside and saw that he had heard the evil Zen incantation before, and now he heard the Fallen Mystery Scripture. He had encountered both of them.

However, what Liu Changlin gave him should be correct. What he saw here could be due to changes that occurred on their own, or it could be caused by people who came here later. After all, at least several decades have passed since Liu Changlin came here.

Of course, there is another possibility.

He thought of Liu Changlin's words: everyone's opportunities are different, so everyone's destinations and sights may also be different.

After looking there for a moment, he gripped the Snow Lord Blade and walked towards the back. The moment he stepped out of the palace, with a thought, all the portraits of the Ancestor turned to ashes.

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(End of this chapter)