Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1581 An Yu Zang Ji Liu

Derek Walch, a federal felon wanted criminal.

Chen Chuan looked at the large bird in front of him, surprised that it had come here again.

However, considering that this person is always seeking novelty and fun, and that Emperor Capa was recently besieged in the Western Continent, he certainly wouldn't have missed it, and might have come here at that time.

I remember during the battle at Tianji Peak last time, this guy helped him out in a small way. Although it might just be because he didn't want the fun to end too quickly, it did actually help. So he politely greeted him:
“Mr. Walch, I didn’t expect to meet you here.”

When the big bird heard him address him as "sir," he was suddenly very happy. He pulled out a top hat from somewhere and put it on his head. "My friend, I am also very happy."

Chen Chuan glanced at it. He retrieved this item through a lost object, but wasn't he worried that the destruction of his body would also cause the item to be lost?
But thinking about it again, these people who are naturally inclined to do whatever makes them happy are not surprising. Perhaps losing something would actually make them even happier.

“My friend, this is your first time here, I think you might need a reliable guide.”

Chen Chuan smiled and asked, "Mr. Walch, are you familiar with this place?"

"Ah, this is my seventeenth time here. As a traveler, my footprints have covered the whole world."

As he spoke, the big bird, holding his hat, stood on one tiptoe and spun around in place, looking quite pleased with himself. "People really welcome me," he said.

Chen Chuan hummed in agreement. He roughly understood. Walch must have been killed here sixteen times. It seemed he was indeed very popular.

The more times he gets killed, the more obsessed he becomes with this place.

"Mr. Walch, do you have any recommendations?"

Based on what I've seen, there should still be more than a day before that initial contact between the two worlds. Before that, I don't mind taking a look at this world-famous tourist attraction.

The large bird spread its wings wide, placed them on its chin, and said, "The musical here is quite good, would you like to watch it?"
The program following the opera, in particular, was a decadent feast of the aristocracy, and it was quite thought-provoking; I will write about it in my travelogue.

Chen Chuan asked, "Does Mr. Walch still write travelogues?"

"Yes, yes, I write down information about every place I visit. Once I've finished writing it, I'll definitely ask you, Chen, to take a look first."

Chen Chuan nodded slightly and said, "Then I look forward to reading Mr. Walch's masterpiece."

He didn't know what this person was asking for, but these naturally inclined individuals often found their pursuits integrated with spiritual practice.

"I just want to kindly remind you that although those musicals claim to be highbrow, they don't welcome folk artists like me. So if you want to watch it, then I can't keep you company for the rest of the show."

Big Bird then changed the subject, saying, "But there are some street performers whose playing and dancing are so lively and vibrant that they can create a heart-stirring rhythm even in dirty alleys. They don't reject me and are even willing to dance with me."

My friend, which one do you prefer?

Chen Chuan said, "Let's save those operas that last all day for another time. I don't have much time, and I think I might miss a lot of the wonderful performances if I sit there."

The big bird snapped its fingers. "That's right, my friend." It leaned closer and said mysteriously:

"A grand spectacle will begin in a day, and I'm sure that's why you've come, right?"

Chen Chuan looked down and said, "Did Mr. Walch see it too?"

"Ha..." The big bird took a step back. "It's so obvious, who wouldn't see it?"

Chen Chuan nodded. As the border between the eastern and western continents, this place has attracted a lot of attention and has many stakeholders. Even the consortium has set up a station here.

Moreover, unlike Greater Waitia, this place doesn't have many people available, so it seems there's no need to worry about defense.

"Well then, while we're enjoying the view, why don't we also sample some delicious food? The steaks here have a unique flavor that's unmatched in the world. Chen, you wouldn't want to miss it, would you?"

Chen Chuan said, "Since it's Mr. Walch's recommendation, it must be right. Then please lead the way."

"Happy to oblige."

The large bird stood on one leg, with the other leg behind it, and its wings placed back and forth behind it, giving him an elegant bow.

Then, it spread its wings and took flight, circling in the air. "Chen, come with me."

Chen Chuan came down from the obelisk and followed his directions for a while, about four or five hundred meters. The big bird landed on a lamppost and pointed forward with its wings. "It's right there. That beef burrito is really delicious."

Chen Chuan walked over to an open-air beef burrito stall. There were quite a few customers, but judging from the two short guns hanging above, it was probably owned by a gang in the city. There were many musicians playing drums, flutes, and violins nearby. Everyone was very coordinated. As soon as one person finished playing, the next person would quickly follow. Sometimes, the people waiting would even play along.

He ordered two beef patties and handed one to Big Bird, who happily said, "Oh, Chen, thank you for your hospitality. I'll treat you next time!"

As it spoke, it flew to a shelf with the tortilla in its beak, then used its wings to grab it and began to devour it.

Chen Chuan took a bite and immediately recognized that it was steak from the Jiaorong region. In other central cities, ingredients from the Jiaorong region are generally difficult to find in the market, and only this unique place connecting the isthmus has them.

After finishing his biscuit, he ordered a hot drink and sat down to enjoy the street music. After each song, he flicked a coin into the can in front of him.

A large audience had gathered there, applause and cheers erupted one after another, and some people even went down to dance to the rhythm. The aroma of beef burritos filled the air, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

But this was the final peace.

After finishing the beef, the large bird flapped its wings and flew up to land on the empty chair next to Chen Chuan. "Chen, how does it feel?"

Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Walch chose a good place, and the beef burritos are something you can't get anywhere else."

The big bird tilted its head and moved closer to him, saying mysteriously, "Chen, do you know that the beef here is both good and cheap? That's because the cult celebrations in the city use these high-backed cattle, so there's never a shortage of beef."

My friend, you've seen the song and dance performances, and I can tell you're not really interested in the tourist attractions. So I think what you really want to see are the religious sites, right?

As he spoke, his eyes involuntarily revealed an expression of anticipation, as if he were watching a good show.

Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Walch knows about these places?"

Walch patted his chest with his wing. "Of course, I know these places very well."

Although those people were very rude to outsiders, I decided to be magnanimous and forgive them. Yes, that's how it's said in Da Shun, right?

Chen Chuanchuan said, "Mr. Walch's pronunciation is very standard."

He stood up. “I do want to learn about these places. I’ll trouble Mr. Walch to take me there. If it gets any later, I don’t think I’ll be able to see them.”

With great enthusiasm, Walch first took Chen Chuan to see a Zen Buddhist temple.

This temple is quite large and has a significant influence in the local area. Eight hundred years ago, a Zen master came here to resolve a conflict between two places and eventually built a temple here, which continues to this day.

However, after the Zen master left that day, subsequent Zen masters, lacking sufficient spiritual cultivation, became indifferent to their surroundings, merely establishing a school of meditation.

Chen Chuan knew this method. When one cultivates to a certain point, with the help of a Zen master, one can recall memories and experience a complete journey from childhood to adulthood. However, any regrets can be changed by one's own thoughts.

Although it is just a dream, the experience in the dream is so real that it is almost like experiencing life again. Therefore, many people from all over the world who are disappointed or want to make up for their regrets come here for spiritual practice.

However, the Zen teachings are just simple dreams when applied to ordinary people, but they are different when applied to higher levels. Assistant Ling had similar thoughts back then, and now that I think about it, it may have been inspired by this.

With the arrival of the Great Collision, many old religions have their own ideas, and Zen Buddhism is certainly no exception. However, judging from past actions and the current situation, Zen Buddhism still advocates resisting extraterrestrial beings. On this standpoint, it is more reliable than some other factions.

After seeing this, he followed Walch to see the other sects and found that there were more than a dozen old sects that could be named and had a certain history.

The largest of these old religions was Vibó.

This is a cult that highly values ​​implants. All members of the cult are equipped with a high percentage of implants, which looks very advanced. However, this is actually a cult with a long history, because they were originally a cult that replaced the body tissues of mutated creatures with their own bodies, and they have a complete set of rituals.

They were originally considered a branch of the Fusionists, but gradually became religious and went down a different path, which led to their separation. Although they now use implants, their core beliefs remain unchanged. The god Vipo they worship is a deity composed of many animal limbs.

After observing the stronghold for a while, Chen Chuan was basically certain that the believers were colluding with the extraterrestrial demons. They had been performing sacrifices very frequently recently and were likely communicating with the merging realm. The ritual site outside could not be concealed at all.

The reaction of the central city was quite intriguing. This was not a special place like Great Vitia, where the sect had not yet influenced the ruling class. He did not believe that the upper echelons of the central city had not discovered this situation, but now they were ignoring it and seemed to be completely unprepared.

So, is it that the higher-ups in Central City have other plans, or... are they intentionally letting things go?

He glanced at Walch beside him, who was also looking at him with anticipation and excitement in his eyes.

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(End of this chapter)