I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2364 Return to the Fallen Forest
At this moment, Liu Jun had already arrived at the entrance to the trial grounds.

Without the slightest hesitation, he flipped his wrist, and a handful of top-grade spirit stones appeared in his palm. With another flick of his wrist, the spirit stones streaked across the night sky like shooting stars, landing precisely at the designated positions, and he began to set up the formation.

Liu Jun knew in his heart that he absolutely could not use too much of his own power to enter the trial grounds.

Once he uses too much power, the laws of Heaven will easily detect his presence. At that time, unimaginable trouble, or even annihilation, awaits him.

Therefore, he had no choice but to borrow the power of the formation.

Moreover, with his current strength in array formations, he is confident and fully capable of using the power of array formations to send himself into the trial grounds.

However, time was of the essence and the task was heavy. The laws of Heaven could cover this place at any moment, leaving him no room for delay.

Therefore, the array he set up could only prioritize practicality and could not be perfect. He had to complete the drawing of each array pattern and the placement of each spirit stone in a very short time, and he had to ensure that it was accurate.

As Liu Jun's hand gestures changed continuously, the formation gradually took shape. Mysterious runes emerged from the ground, intertwining to form a complex and profound pattern.

The array's light grew brighter and brighter, as dazzling as fireworks. That light contained immense power, as if it were about to tear the entire space apart.

Just then, Liu Jun's figure vanished instantly under the glow. He felt a dizzying sensation as the surrounding scenery rapidly changed, as if he had traversed an endless time tunnel.

"Damn, I was careless!" When Liu Jun came to his senses, he found himself transported into a terrifying spatial turbulence.

This is a deathly silent world, devoid of even a wisp of air. All around, countless blade-like spatial forces roam freely, carrying an aura of annihilation.

Each of these spatial forces contains terrifying power, enough to tear cultivators below the God King realm to shreds.

Fortunately, his physical strength is currently incredibly formidable. Although he is currently in this terrifying spatial turbulence, and is being painfully cut by the sharp spatial forces, he is not about to be torn apart.

Every spatial force that passed through his body left tiny wounds from which blood seeped, but they were quickly healed by his powerful regenerative abilities.

Liu Jun gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and tried his best to keep his mind clear. He knew that he had to find a way out of here as soon as possible, otherwise, he would be swallowed up by this endless spatial turbulence sooner or later.

A short while later, the surrounding spatial turbulence suddenly trembled. Immediately afterwards, a powerful suction force came, and Liu Jun felt his body being uncontrollably pulled in.

Before he could react, his body shot through space like a cannonball, heading in an unknown direction.

Liu Jun inwardly cried out in alarm, but he had no control over his body at the moment and could only resign himself to fate, praying that he would be thrown into a better place.

With a muffled "plop," Liu Jun was like residue that couldn't be digested by the spatial turbulence, and was unceremoniously expelled.

He traced an arc through the air, his robes fluttering in the gale, and the bronze disc in his hand made a piercing sound.

"This damn teleportation array," Liu Jun muttered, his right hand instinctively reaching for the storage bag at his waist.

As he fell, he keenly sensed that the concentration of spiritual energy around him was increasing exponentially, and a familiar scent wafted through the air—there was no mistake, this was indeed the trial ground of the Pill Sect.

With a deafening roar, Liu Jun crashed into the soft swamp like a meteorite. Mud splashed up into a spray ten feet high. As the water receded, in the center of the thirty-meter-diameter crater, the guy was leisurely brushing the mud off his sleeves.

"Roar--!"

The moment the stench hit him, Liu Jun's pupils contracted sharply. What came into view was a row of enormous, gleaming white fangs, each tooth gleaming with a sinister blue light.

This is a giant swamp crocodile, a behemoth that is tens of meters long.

"It's been so long, your teeth are in good condition, they've grown back," Liu Jun suddenly chuckled, a file with a bluish gleam appearing at his fingertips.

The familiar sound made the crocodile's eyes tremble violently. It clearly remembered that it was this devilish human who had used that seemingly harmless tool to perform a three-hour "tooth extraction surgery" on it.

An eerie silence fell over the swamp. The Xuanming Crocodile remained frozen in its biting posture, large beads of sweat seeping from between its scales. The subtle backward movement of its hind legs sent comical ripples across the swamp.

"Don't be nervous," Liu Jun suddenly leaped onto the crocodile's nose, the venom sticking to the soles of his boots making a sizzling sound.

"Take me deeper into the area, or you'll be eating porridge for a while longer," Liu Jun said with a chuckle, hefting the file in his hand.

The giant crocodile let out a resigned whimper, slowly turned around, and headed deeper into the trial grounds.

Meanwhile, above the Pill Sect, the flying magical artifacts, shimmering with various lights, all suddenly deactivated their protective shields. As if frozen in place, they floated silently and orderly above the Pill Sect, seemingly awaiting some unknown command. The powerful energy fluctuations released by these flying artifacts had just been interfering with the penetration of the Heavenly Dao rules into this area. Now, with the shields closed, the Heavenly Dao rules once again surged like a tide, rapidly covering the entire Pill Sect.

Under the influence of the power of the Heavenly Dao, every blade of grass, every brick and tile of the Dan Sect was under scrutiny. However, after a thorough search, this power found no trace of Liu Jun.

"That kid disappeared?" In a mysterious space deep in the universe, the old man scratched his head in confusion.

Standing beside him, Yu frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with a thoughtful light.

"Does the Pill Sect have any small worlds that can shield the rules of Heaven?" Yu asked.

After listening to Yu's words, the old man gently shook his head and said with unusual firmness, "Impossible. No matter how big or small the world is, it must operate within the rules of Heaven. Without the rules of Heaven, the world will collapse. It's like fish can't live without water, and trees can't live without soil. Any world that is separated from the rules of Heaven is like a tree without roots or water without a source, and it simply cannot exist for long."

Upon hearing the old man's words, Yu frowned even more deeply, but he said nothing more, standing there quietly as if he were trying to think about something.

The old man in front of him had a very special identity. He did not belong to the ranks of the Orderers, but was an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao, and a conscious and special incarnation of the Heavenly Dao.

In the order of the universe, those who uphold the laws of Heaven are the enforcers of the Heavenly Way. They are like messengers of the Heavenly Way, ensuring the balance and stability of the world. The incarnations of the Heavenly Way are the physical manifestations of the Heavenly Way's laws. They usually do the same things as those who uphold the laws of Heaven, acting in accordance with the will of the Heavenly Way's laws.

Normally, when a new order is established, the old order and its associated entities tend to change. As the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, the old man should logically have disappeared. But strangely, he didn't disappear; instead, he stubbornly survived.

However, the old man's existence violated the rules of Heaven. The rules of Heaven emphasize balance and order, and anything that exceeds these rules can lead to unpredictable consequences.

Therefore, the old man could only stay in this mysterious space at other times.

This mysterious space is like a corner forgotten by the laws of nature. It exists independently of the normal world, yet it is intricately connected to it.

Here, the old man can temporarily avoid the direct scrutiny of the Heavenly Dao rules, but at the same time, his freedom is restricted, and he cannot leave this space at will.

Of course, something else might have happened later. Although the old man still couldn't leave this space at will, the rules of Heaven seemed to have relaxed for him quite a bit. Sometimes, he could even use the power of the Heavenly Dao Avatar in a grand manner.

Unlike his predecessor, the Order Keeper, he can no longer borrow any power from the Heavenly Dao rules.

Within the Dan Sect's trial grounds, dangers lurk everywhere, yet opportunities are also hidden at every turn. In this vast area, Liu Jun is riding on the back of a giant swamp crocodile, speeding towards the entrance of the Fallen Forest.

The swamp crocodile was enormous, with thick, powerful limbs, and each twist of its body kicked up a considerable cloud of dust. However, this ferocious beast, which roamed the swamp with impunity, seemed to be trembling slightly, as if it might be slaughtered at any moment.

When they finally arrived at the entrance to the Fallen Forest, Liu Jun stood up and looked down at the enormous creature at his feet.

He saw that the crocodile's originally fierce eyes now revealed a pitiful expression, like a child who had made a mistake and was afraid of being punished.

Liu Jun understood immediately; he knew all too well the horrors of the Fallen Forest. This forest was like a giant cage for ferocious beasts, teeming with countless powerful and savage creatures. Beasts far more powerful than the giant crocodile before him could be easily caught here. For this giant crocodile, entering the Fallen Forest was like stepping into a death trap; it would undoubtedly become prey for other powerful beasts.

"Alright, get lost. I'll go in myself." Liu Jun gently patted the giant crocodile's head, then cleanly and neatly jumped off its back.

This guy did put in the effort, carrying him this far. If he were to pull out the man's teeth, he'd be a bit inhuman.

The giant crocodile seemed to have been impatient for a long time. Upon hearing Liu Jun's words, it turned around instantly without the slightest hesitation, and its massive body burst forth with unprecedented speed.

Its limbs thrashed wildly, its tail whipping violently, creating a gust of wind. In the blink of an eye, it vanished from Liu Jun's sight, leaving only a trail of dust that gradually dissipated.

"Damn, is this guy really that serious?" Liu Jun shook his head helplessly as he watched the giant crocodile disappear into the distance. Then he lifted his foot and walked into the Fallen Forest.

The moment you step into the Fallen Forest, a thick, damp scent hits you, mixed with the smells of various plants and soil, and a faint, almost imperceptible aura of ferocious beasts.

Liu Jun was no stranger to this forest. He walked along a winding path, his steps light and steady.

Not long after, Liu Jun arrived at the familiar wooden cabin. The cabin sat in a clearing in the forest, surrounded by low shrubs and wildflowers. Its exterior was rustic and simple, with green vines climbing the walls, giving it a sense of being one with nature.

However, as Liu Jun approached the wooden house, he sensed that something was different. The vibrant and warm atmosphere that had once filled the place was gone, replaced by a deathly stillness and desolation.

"Senior Jiang Wuwei, are you home?" Liu Jun stood in front of the wooden house and shouted loudly.

After a long while, there was still no response. Liu Jun frowned, his worry growing. He began to look around, circling the wooden house and carefully searching every corner.

He noticed that the door to the cabin was ajar, with a sliver of dim light shining through the crack. He slowly walked to the door and gently pushed it open.