Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1513 Seeking a Hidden Trap
After Liu Changlin finished speaking, his domain moved towards a chaotic realm. Instantly, the three of them approached that chaotic realm.

They should have already reached the rear of the demons by now, and there's no need to hide anymore.

Chen Chuan glanced around and saw that there were indeed no large groups of demons around, only a few scattered ones. It seemed that Liu Changlin's judgment was quite accurate.

To be precise, it was Liu and Fang who worked together quite well, and Fang Yanxing played a crucial role in this.

After stopping here, Liu Changlin used a secret technique that allowed him to search for areas he had previously come into contact with on the chaotic terrain where he was now standing.

Soon, they discovered numerous traces of demonic domains, which proved that many demons had passed through this area.

This alone is enough to prove that they had circled around to the rear of the demons.

However, he remained cautious. His principle was not to engage the enemy without being certain of victory, so he did not act immediately. Instead, he asked himself again in his mind, "Advisor Fang, how are you feeling?"

Fang Yanxing examined it briefly, then shook his head and said, "I didn't feel any obstruction."

Liu Changlin said, "Just to be on the safe side, let's have the consciousness probe forward."

Fang Yanxing also agreed.

A faint light emanated from his body, and a person emerged from his surface. At first, it was like a phantom, but once separated from the real person, it immediately became real, transforming into an eight-armed divine general with facial markings and wearing armor.

At the same moment, a jade-green mist also appeared on Liu Changlin's body, turning into a ball that landed in the empty space in front of him. It looked like a very majestic toad with a bright blue aura on its body.

As soon as they appeared, they immediately created a field and quickly disappeared. However, they maintained a mental connection with the two people, so if there was any problem, the two people could immediately detect it.

Chen Chuan had done some research beforehand. When the advisory group operated in pairs and encountered enemies, the active consciousness would usually cooperate with one person to go forward, while the other person would provide cover from the side.

Even if the danger is higher when facing ordinary demons, it doesn't matter, because the advisor will retain some of his body tissue, so even if his body is completely destroyed, he can recover.

But the situation is a bit different now. If the other side has made sufficient preparations, it is possible to leave everyone behind. Therefore, it is safer to send out active consciousness entities to scout ahead first.

He didn't send Ling Su out, as she was only there to assist him in personal combat and not suitable for scouting. Liu and Fang, on the other hand, worked together much better, and their combined consciousness was sufficient.

Because staying in one chaotic region for too long will cause them to be assimilated by the chaotic region, they only stayed for a short while before arriving at another chaotic region.

At this moment, Liu Changlin seemed to sense something, and a glint of light appeared in his eyes. He said, "Found it."

Chen Chuan also witnessed a scene at this moment through his mental communication.

A young man stood in the void, with wisps of water vapor floating around him, and white, frost-like scales spreading across his cheeks.

What is striking is that two long, radiant wisps of beard emanate from the crown above.

This person looked like a noble young master, with a deep-seated sorrow between his brows. His spirit was somewhat similar to that of an ancient deity, but upon closer inspection, there were subtle differences.

Lord Shangling.

The moment he saw the other person, their spirits naturally clashed.

At the same time, they could sense that the other party seemed to be avoiding contact with their field, but Liu Changlin quickly used a certain lost object to forcibly connect the two sides.

The next moment, the three of them appeared in front of him.

Shang Lingjun looked slightly surprised, as if he had never expected the three of them to appear here.

Liu Changlin had no intention of communicating with Him. The giant toad-like, active consciousness leaped forward and came directly in front of Shang Lingjun, swallowing him whole.

Chen Chuan's eyes flickered slightly upon seeing this scene, and then he heard Fang Yanxing's mental message:
"Gentlemen, something's not right."

Liu Changlin also realized that it was not Shang Lingjun's true form, but merely a wisp of divine energy used to transmit the field.

At the same time, beams of light flashed around, and powerful demons were seen crowding into the area, their numbers increasing.

Upon seeing this, Liu Changlin frowned, but he didn't panic. To be honest, he didn't take these beings seriously.

The three of them, plus the active consciousness, are more than capable of handling the situation, not to mention that Chen Chuan's combat power is likely stronger than the two of them combined.

However, we must consider that these demons may not necessarily be all of them.

Because their plan was adjusted at the last minute, the other side had no way of knowing their movements. Therefore, the demons they encountered at this moment should only be a part of them, and there are likely many more on their way.

The core issue is that they came here to eliminate Shang Lingjun and solve the problem once and for all. If they can't kill him and only fight the other demons, it would turn a surprise attack into a direct confrontation. While they are not afraid, there's no need to force it now. They can go back and gather their more advantageous forces before fighting again. Fang Yanxing suddenly said, "Gentlemen, there's something restricting us on the other side. Be careful."

This is yet another of his special abilities; once the enemy activates it in front of them, they can sense the methods the opponent might use against them.

Upon hearing this, Liu Changlin no longer hesitated and sent a message to the two men: "Gentlemen, please split up and go your separate ways!"

Since there are things that restrict them, the most appropriate solution is to disperse the fields, so that even if one person is targeted, the other two will not be implicated.

To facilitate their retreat, he simultaneously released several divine clones from his body, each of which met the charging demons. The impact of the two forces caused the demons to be hindered and their movements to pause.

Chen Chuan could feel his own energy field and spirit suddenly separating from the two. It was clear that Liu Changlin was taking the initiative to cover the retreat, while Fang Yanxing was very decisive and retreated immediately.

Actually, he had just glanced at the situation and realized that even if there were more demons, they might still be able to fight. However, considering that Liu Changlin was more experienced and might have thought things through more comprehensively, he did not intend to waste this good intention.

However, just as he was about to leave, he sensed a faint mental message. His heart stirred slightly, but he did not stop moving. Sensing the distant Hunjiang, he instantly left.

When Liu Changlin saw that the two of them had left, the giant toad jumped back and swallowed him, its master, whole.

In the blink of an eye, the giant toad was torn into pieces by several powerful forces. The fragments turned into wisps of mist and dissipated, and Liu Changlin could not be seen at all.

A faint sound of flowing water echoed in the void, and a clear spring appeared out of thin air, transforming back into Shang Lingjun's appearance. He sensed the empty void and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"The art of concealing one's identity, huh? A fine tactic."

He glanced at a certain spot again, and said with a knowing smile, "They left decisively, but..." He added, "Good riddance."

Above a certain chaotic realm, its spirit surged, and Liu Changlin emerged from within, along with a wisp of azure mist, and the azure giant toad appeared beside him.

The technique of transferring one's divine energy into a large spiritual life form like Hunjiang allows both to share the same senses for a moment. When one is attacked, these beings will recognize that one has been attacked and will quickly replenish one's energy.

In this way, even if the rest of his divine energy dissipates, he can quickly recover by borrowing the power of this creature. It can be said to be one of the most useful survival secrets for Xuanjiao people to roam the void in the past. Apart from being difficult to practice and needing to remove some spiritual impurities afterward, it has no drawbacks.

He discerned that no demons were pursuing him, so he quickly left. As the field shifted, the chaotic forces around him changed one after another, and then he stopped in one place.

A moment later, a familiar space appeared, and Fang Yanxing also arrived here. This was due to the tacit understanding between the two of them from their long-term cooperation; they knew where the other would stop.

Liu Changlin asked, "Advisor Fang, how are things on your end?"

Fang Yanxing shook his head and said, "After I escaped from there, I didn't encounter any pursuit, but..." He said, "I feel that the way these demons are doing this time is a bit strange."

Liu Changlin nodded and said, "I suspect that this is likely a setup targeting one of us."

Fang Yanxing thought for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Advisor Chen?"

Liu Changlin nodded and said, "Yes, Advisor Fang, you said that the other side has something that can restrict us. Logically speaking, they should have used it directly, but they didn't. I even waited for a while, and they still didn't make that choice, which means they have a clear objective."

They likely know that you, Advisor Fang, have the ability to make judgments, so they deliberately leaked this to us, which is causing us to become distracted.

I just left a message for Consultant Chen, directing him to this location, but he hasn't shown up yet. Therefore, I suspect they might be focusing their efforts on him.

Fang Yanxing's expression turned serious, and he said, "Shall we contact the others now?"

This operation wasn't just their group; there were two other groups outside, plus a support group. If they could all come together, dealing with these demons wouldn't be a problem at all.

Liu Changlin shook his head and said, "Both sides have their own enemies to deal with. We don't know what the situation is yet. We'll try our best to solve it ourselves."

Fang Yanxing agreed, but he knew in his heart that what Liu Changlin said was not the main reason, but rather that he had always distrusted certain people within the organization.

He didn't point it out, but asked again, "So, what does Consultant Liu plan to do?"

Liu Changlin said, "What I mean is, let's go back and fight our way back now."

"Kill them back?"

"Yes, with Advisor Chen's strength, even if he is besieged by so many demons, it is impossible for him to be defeated in a short time. If we withdraw and then go back to fight, it will definitely catch these demons off guard."

Liu Changlin said, "If we can kill Shang Lingjun in a surprise attack, then this crisis will be resolved. If not, we can at least disrupt their plans and help Advisor Chen break through!"

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(End of this chapter)