Atlas of Heaven and Earth
Chapter 530: Anomalies

At the edge of Central CityFidelity Virtue District, filled with abandoned high-rises and dilapidated streets, a large swarm of bugs was gathering.

This was the Skull Gang's territory. The large amount of Strange Algae planted here effectively interfered with Yi Mu's energy field, and being a low-lying, perpetually waterlogged area, it was practically defenseless against external organisms.

As the swarm of bugs arrived, a large number of Skull Gang members emerged from wrecked cars and hollow buildings, watching the bugs fly in one by one.

They landed on the vines clinging to the ruined buildings and the surrounding trees, rapidly building nests, and soon some of the bugs began to undergo rapid transformations.

The Skull Gang members stared with bloodshot eyes. A leader became excited and waved his hand back, signaling, "Bring out the stuff."

His followers quickly handed him a metal can, which he hung around his neck, and then quickly climbed a tree.

Ignoring the bites of the bugs, he leaned into the front of a bug nest, took a look at a fat bug wriggling inside, grinned, secured himself to the tree trunk with his legs, and then poured the contents of the metal can into his palm, revealing fragments emitting a faint glow.

If Old Qi were here, he would recognize these as the things he bought from Yang Zhi and resold here.

The leader sprinkled these fragments into the bug nest. After waiting a while, seeing the bugs seemed to swell slightly, he grinned, quickly climbed down, and then went to the bug nests on another tree to do the same thing.

Only half an hour later, greenish-red cocoons began to appear around the earliest bug nest where the fragments were scattered, appearing densely packed on the nearby walls and tree trunks like scalded blisters.

As these phenomena gradually increased, the underlings showed expectant expressions.

Mo Tie Mountain, Cao Guiqi was sitting in the courtyard of the Mansion, under the falling peach blossoms, he was copying old times calligraphy in front of a sandalwood desk.

Just then, with a "pop', a bug fell from above, landing on the clean paper and leaving some filth. He simply brushed it off with his sleeve, knocking the bug to the ground.

After writing the last character, he put down his brush and looked up. Among the swaying treetops, there were scattered bugs circling. He said, "It seems some have leaked through."

Uncle Ding said from the side, "Young Master, it's only a few. The energy fieldBiological Field in the Mansion has been activated, and medicine is being sprayed around. Not many will get in."

Cao Guiqi looked towards the distance. Above the sky, an airship was hovering, spraying patches of medicine downwards. He said, "It's been almost half a month, hasn't it"

Uncle Ding bowed and said, "Young Master, rest assured, the Mansion has ample supplies, enough for three months of consumption. By then, whatever the situation, it should be over. Moreover, the Government Affairs Hall has strengthened the Security guard of Mo Tie Mountain these past few days. There shouldn't be any problems."

Cao Guiqi remained noncommittal, only saying, "Those people came again yesterday"

Uncle Ding said, "Yes, they came again, but they refused to leave, insisting on seeing you, saying you would regret it if you didn't. Do you want me to drive them away"

Cao Guiqi looked at the falling petals and said, "Pay them no mind. The old times are long gone. Those who can't let go will eventually be washed away by the waves of the new era."

Underground City District.

With a "pop', Lu Ke slapped a bug dead on the car window. He muttered, "What is this stuff? Why are there so many"

He looked up at the Sun Vine emitting light, swarming with dense bugs, making a loud buzzing noise.

Yu Gang, having just finished class, pushed the door open, glanced at the bug, and then looked up, saying, "These bugs are coming abnormally. Chen Chuan told us to be careful these past few days, saying it might be related."

"Master, you don't think it's that, do you" Lu Ke scratched his head. "They're just some small bugs, you can kill them with a slap."

Yu Gang said solemnly, "It's better to be careful. Go to your Senior Sister Nan's place later and ask her to check with the Company to see if there are any special circumstances. Also, be careful these next few days."

Lu Ke immediately agreed. In the Underground City District, you can't be careless. But just as he was about to leave, he was startled because he saw groups of rats scurrying through the tunnel, as if migrating.

This was quite unusual because rats in the Underground City District are usually food, and are caught as soon as they come out. They usually only dare to hide in dark places, how dare they run so openly outside

After watching for a while, deep down he realized that there might really be something wrong, and immediately said, "Master, I'll go right away."

Outside Luminous Dew District, on a ship at sea, Gong Ying Changxiu was practicing sword techniques on the wide deck, with Guan Shangjing and a group of Wind Forest Pavilion disciples in the distance.

Because members of the Secret Cult Investigation Bureau from Ferris Wheel Corporation were permanently stationed there and had not yet withdrawn, these Martial Artist from the Outer Ocean could not stay in the Company during their operations, and could only be accommodated at sea.

As Gong Ying Changxiu swung his sword, he caught a glimpse of a large number of tiny bugs coming towards him. It was practically a cloud of bugs. As they passed over the disciples, they caused a burst of cursing.

When these bugs approached him, he simply waved his sword lightly, as if a breeze passed by out of nowhere. The bugs were swept away by the wind, spun around a few times, and then flew outside the ship, buzzing as if nothing had happened.

After flying around a few times, suddenly each one burst open in mid-air, splattering the internal tissues of their bodies. In that instant, on the Sea surface on the side of the ship, a long, continuous band of mist seemed to explode.

This was the Wind Forest Pavilion's secret "Yin Feng Zhan". When the blade strikes, the force adheres to the enemy's body and then explodes. It was a technique that combined Spirit and Internal energy, able to defeat the enemy invisibly, filling the audience with excitement.

Guan Shangjing was inwardly amazed. These disciples only saw the momentum and destructive power of the sword technique, but he saw Gong Ying Changxiu's exquisite Control over Internal energy. The bugs that were just cut numbered exactly over three thousand, not one more, not one less.

He thought to himself, "Senior Brother Gong Ying should have received permission from the master to go to the "Ghost Gate'."

The Ghost Gate was a Fissure passed down through generations of the Wind Forest Pavilion. According to legend, this place was on the seabed, and one must Cultivation their physique to a certain level before entering it.

He had heard that the creatures on the other side of this Fissure had been entangled with the Wind Forest Pavilion for hundreds of years, coexisting and merging into one. Therefore, although it was dangerous, SpiritCultivation was twice as effective, and one could also learn and comprehend various secrets left by the Wind Forest Pavilion's predecessors.

However, although the Wind Forest Pavilion had a foundation, it was, after all, a legacy from the old times. In this new era, only those with powerful Active Consciousness Entity could seize the future.

At this moment, Gong Ying Changxiu suddenly stopped. He looked at the Wind Forest Pavilion disciple standing to one side and pointed the sword at one of them.

"You, come here. I will impart this "Yin Feng Zhan'Seal-shaped Knife Technique to you."

That disciple showed an extremely excited expression, replied with a loud "Yes!" and ran forward. The other disciples all showed envious looks.

When that disciple reached Gong Ying Changxiu, he immediately knelt down and then looked up towards the sea.

Gong Ying Changxiu slowly raised his sword, paused for a moment, and then brought it down. The tip of the sword accurately struck the disciple's brow, causing the latter to tremble violently, a look of confusion appearing in his eyes.

After a moment, he woke up, quickly moved back a distance on his knees, then bowed deeply, using all his strength to shout loudly: "Thank you, Senior Brother Gong Ying, for bestowing the seal!"

Gong Ying Changxiu shook his sword, slowly Sheathe it, and then walked towards Guan Shangjing. The disciples on both sides bowed and made way.

Guan Shangjing walked up, followed beside him, and said, "Senior Brother Gong Ying, although the challenge letter was sent to Mysterious Palace Tower by Junior Brother Hui Shilang, there was an accident in the middle, and it was intercepted by San Cheng Huang."

"Wave PavilionSan Cheng Huang"

Gong Ying Changxiu showed an interested look, "So he took that blow"

Guan Shangjing nodded. "Yes, Senior Brother Gong Ying, this San Cheng Huang seems to be somewhat ungrateful."

Gong Ying Changxiu waved his hand, "The actions of heroes cannot be compared to ordinary people." With San Cheng Huang's intervention, this battle has become more suspenseful.

"Should Senior Brother send another challenge letter"

Gong Ying Changxiu, "No need. That Mr. Chen should already know of my arrival. Let's leave some suspense for this battle... Hmm"

He suddenly looked out to sea because he had just seen a flicker of light.

Guan Shangjing's expression became serious.

Those disciples did not notice this anomaly, but he, as a Third-Limit Martial Artist, saw it very clearly. That was not a flickering lightning, but a gap created by the collision between two worlds, although it was fleeting.

He understood that Yi Mu must have become unstable. It seems that the change in the situation will occur within these few days, and the next few days will be a crucial moment to determine the future direction of Ferris Wheel Corporation.

Inside a dormitory at Mysterious Palace Tower, Chen Chuan was sitting on the sofa, carefully wiping the Snow Emperor Blade with a cloth.

As this blade was able to absorb something from the enemy's Weapon each time, it undoubtedly became more resilient and sharper than before.

In the recent encounters, if there was a solid collision, it was able to cut through the opponent's Weapon.

This should have been caused by something absorbed from Xiong Jian Yi early on.

But what exactly this was, he still didn't know.

But he wasn't too concerned. The blade was in his hands, so he controlled it. Whatever changes occurred later, he could always see them directly. When he finished wiping the blade and turned it in his hand, the window suddenly flickered, as if lightning flashed by.

He paused, looked outside, and then saw several similar flickers in the high sky. He immediately judged what this was and thought silently, "It seems that it's coming soon."