Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1330 Impurity Removed, Purity Returned

No sooner had Gao Xu finished speaking than the thing bumped into Mi Yi again.

This time the commotion was even greater. Chen Chuan could clearly feel that the entire airspace was undulating and rocking like a small boat on a wave, and the golden light of the surrounding talismans appeared somewhat scattered.

Gao Xu and Long Xian both looked grave. Although the secret device was very sturdy, if they let it keep crashing like this without doing anything, it was hard to say how long it could last.

Chen Chuan stood inside and looked around. After a moment's thought, he asked, "If this was attracted by the divine energy of the python, then it must have been part of the setup before the killing body was destroyed, right?"

Gao Xu said, "That's exactly right."

Long Xian said, "Ran Ming is incapable of controlling extraterrestrial demons. This should have happened before or after the destruction of our Heavenly Monarch's Form. Later, the Heavenly Secret Plate was broken by Senior Brother Chonghua, so he could not have done this."

Chen Chuan said, "If that's the case, then even if Ran Ming succeeds in imprisoning or killing you all, he will still have to face that extraterrestrial being. What methods does he plan to use?"

Long Xian said, "The eldest brother just used the hidden power of the Pu Fang Mirror to shatter the spirit of the python..." He looked at Gao Xu, "It must have been for dealing with this situation."

Gao Xu pondered for a moment and said, "Our eldest brother never mentioned this to us, so I suppose Ran Ming doesn't know about it either."

Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. If Ran Ming wanted to become a Celestial Master, then he probably wouldn't expose himself so early. Moreover, having the identity of a Celestial Master would undoubtedly allow him to utilize more resources.

Therefore, he speculated that this entity was likely part of their plan to consolidate their position.

To drive out the extraterrestrial enemy in front of everyone, or to stage a play with the Federation to jointly drive away this thing and thus gain a righteous cause.

A very good plan.

However, now that the federal government's "support" is gone, they have to solve this problem on their own.

At this moment, the ritual vessel shook violently again, the talismans flashed with golden light, and the jade pillar made a series of sounds, as if it were about to break.

Gao Xu looked serious, feeling that things couldn't continue like this. He said, "There's no other way. If things continue like this, Mi Yi might not be able to hold out. We have no choice but to take a risk and open a gap to let Him in."

Chen Chuan nodded slightly. He understood this approach; the best way to deal with such things was to let them in. Because once they entered this world, the overall power of the World Ring would be weakened, and killing a portion of them might scare them away.

He had dealt with this kind of thing many times before and was very experienced. So he reached out and pulled out the Snow Lord Blade once again.

Although he had been using the Snow Lord Blade during the battle, Gao Xu and Long Xian hadn't noticed many details in the rift. But now, at close range, they sensed something and couldn't help but take another look.

However, they obviously couldn't afford to be distracted at this moment, so they didn't say anything more.

Gao Xu said, "Later I will use the Universal Realm to unveil a corner of the secret ritual. It will surely enter. Junior Brother, Honored Guest, I will need to control the ritual later. The matter of eliminating it will be left to you two."

Long Xian said, "Don't worry, senior brother."

Gao Xu nodded. It wasn't that he had confidence in Long Xian, but rather in Chen Chuan. The strength Chen Chuan had just displayed had completely won him over, which was the key reason he dared to open a door.

He confidently entered the mirror, carefully moved it open a crack, and then the thing couldn't wait to seep in.

The first thing to enter might just be an insignificant "tentacle," but even so, a strong sense of oppression is transmitted down, letting people know that this thing is of an extremely high level.

The three looked up and saw something climbing down. At first, they couldn't perceive its specific shape, but as it came into contact with the aura of the material world, it gradually began to take on a certain form.

Chen Chuan adjusted his breathing. This thing was stronger than he had imagined. He didn't know how Ran Ming planned to deal with it. Perhaps he would have to use the power of the entire Heavenly Mystery Sect's secret rituals, along with the Heavenly Mystery Disc that Ran Ming controlled, to resist it.

As for him, if he wants to eliminate it all at once, he might have to use a second me this time.

In that instant, the spiritual fire within him naturally surfaced.

But at that moment, the infiltrated "tentacles" suddenly stopped, and after a while, they quickly retreated, and the shadow that blocked the opening in the airspace above also disappeared.

Gao Xu and Long Xian were both taken aback. Then they sensed a mighty divine aura descending upon them, and the enormous being crumbled and disintegrated under its influence.

"Heavenly Master?!"

The two immediately showed expressions of immense joy. Long Xian exclaimed excitedly, "The Celestial Master is back!"

Chen Chuan looked up and saw that the dazzling sky opposite him had suddenly transformed into a Milky Way, with a ray of clear golden light shining down from among the scattered points of light.

Then a figure appeared in the light, and as the light gradually dissipated, its true form was revealed.

This man was dressed in a dark gray robe, with a whisk under his arm. He had an air of nonchalance and detachment about him. His hair was styled in an old-fashioned bun, with his black hair neatly or casually tied up. A few strands of white beard hung down to his chest.

This was the first time Chen Chuan had seen someone with the power of the fifth limit. He looked up and saw that the person had clear and soft facial features, deep and bright eyes, and a youthful spirit, middle-aged composure, and a touch of old-age serenity between his brows, making it impossible to judge his age from his appearance.

When this person stood before him, he did not feel any oppressive power emanating from him. Instead, he felt a vague and empty sense of emptiness. To be more specific, it was as if he were just a shadow, yet his body was undeniably present.

He seemed to realize something, as if the Celestial Master in front of him was not the entirety of the Celestial Master, but rather the "worldly form" that the Celestial Master had cast down.

Gao Xu and Long Xian immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.

Chen Chuan also raised his hands and made an old-fashioned fist salute.

Master Lu waved his whisk, indicating that the two should dispense with formalities. He then smiled and nodded to Chen Chuan, "Honored guest, please wait a moment while I attend to a few private matters within the sect."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Please do as you please, Celestial Master."

Master Lu reached out and plucked a precious mirror, which appeared in his hand. He tapped it on the mirror and tossed it away. The mirror instantly flew into the sky and disappeared.

However, the previously swaying ritual instrument stabilized as a result, and the scattered golden light returned to the talisman. Then, a beam of heavenly light shone down, and the ritual instrument seemed to have lost its boundary with the outer sky, making it impossible to detect that it was inside the rift.

Master Lu glanced again at the golden rainbow that Chonghua had transformed into, and the Heavenly Mystery Fish that was wandering outside. He flicked his whisk, and the golden rainbow and the Heavenly Mystery Fish instantly flew back.

The two objects spun back and forth, chasing each other. After a while, a clear light spread out and turned into a cloud in the middle. The cloud gradually condensed into a human shape. When it completely gathered together, it turned back into Chonghua's original appearance.

He straightened his black robe and bowed respectfully to Celestial Master Lu above him: "Disciple greets Celestial Master."

Master Lu said, “Although you have extraordinary talent, the path of divine physiognomy is not the path you should take. It is not in accordance with the secret teachings of the sect. This time, your fundamental nature has been damaged and your cultivation has been depleted. You had no way out.”

However, you have foreseen the heavens and survived this tribulation as an assistant instructor, accumulating immense merit and already being able to cultivate the highest secret teachings of our sect. Later, I will repair your foundation; if you cultivate diligently, you will surely achieve great things.”

Upon hearing this, Chonghua showed neither sorrow nor joy, and respectfully said, "Disciple thanks the Heavenly Master."

Master Lu nodded slowly, seemingly quite satisfied with his performance. He glanced outside, a flash of lightning appearing in his eyes.

Chen Chuan noticed that the direction Lu Tianshi was looking seemed to be exactly in the direction the Federation airship had left.

At the same moment, the Federation airship fleet had already moved far away from Tianji Peak.

At that moment, a sudden gust of wind arose from the ground and swept in, darkening the sky. The entire fleet seemed to be swept away by an invisible force, flying uncontrollably into the distance.

Everyone felt dizzy and disoriented. When they came to their senses, they were shocked to find that the entire fleet had inexplicably left Weishu Continent.

Van Turner looked out the porthole at the distant Tianji Peak, his eyes filled with apprehension. He guessed that it must have been that Celestial Master who had made his move, for only the upper echelons of power possessed such might.

He was somewhat relieved that the other party hadn't done anything to them, as if they had shown them mercy, but he still felt that this matter was probably not over yet.

"report!"

A messenger came up a short distance behind him, saluted him, and was a little out of breath.

Van Turner asked, "What is it?"

The messenger said something in a low voice, his expression changed slightly, and he immediately rushed towards the medical evacuation pod.

Arriving at the first-class cabin where Durant was resting, they saw Robles standing to one side with an unreadable expression. Where Durant should have been lying, only a pile of human-shaped ashes remained.

Van Turner's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at Robles, who seemed unwilling to speak, and asked the medical staff nearby, "Is it recorded?"

"Yes, yes!" The medical staff nodded hurriedly.

Van Turner immediately turned around and walked out to the field screen to take a look.

He noticed that when Robles came in, Durant was still conscious, and the two seemed to be discussing something. Then, it was as if a bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere, and Durant was instantly reduced to ashes.

He stared intently for a while. Only high-ranking officials could pull off such a feat; it must have been that Celestial Master who was behind it. Thinking this, his heart pounded, because theoretically, killing him would have been incredibly easy for the other party.

Without saying a word, he turned and left, his mind focused on one thing: leaving the airship immediately. He dared not linger there for even a moment longer.

Inside the Rift Rift, Master Lu withdrew his gaze, then smiled slightly at Chen Chuan and said, "This is not a place for entertaining guests. Please move to another room for a chat."

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(End of this chapter)