Chu Tian was in the sky, his vision completely encompassing the reef, allowing him to see clearly.
The people from the Separatist faction here were not busy with anything in particular.
They were essentially performing the duties of security personnel.
Among them, six individuals emitted peculiar fluctuations that Chu Tian could sense.
That was… Dragon Qi!
The aura that could be vaguely felt from these six people was the same Dragon Qi that Chu Tian had faintly sensed throughout the day.
These six individuals were all enveloped in white robes.
These robes were also specially made.
They possessed the ability to prevent divine soul detection.
Chu Tian’s spiritual sense swept over them,
as if it were passing over a raincoat.
It directly rolled off to the side.
"Heh..." Chu Tian couldn't help but smile.
To think there was such a material, it was truly eye-opening.
This was the first time he had encountered something that could completely repel his spiritual sense.
Perhaps, they felt that the time was almost right.
These six individuals rose and walked towards the six vertices of the hexagram formation.
Those from the Separatist faction also began to move.
They opened the gates at both ends of the floating bridge.
Those on the opposite side, preparing to participate in the so-called pilgrimage assembly, surged forward in a rush.
Of course, there was a fee to cross the bridge.
Soon, over five hundred people had boarded the reef.
Under direction, they took their positions in the center of the hexagram.
Buzz...
Everything proceeded without delay.
As soon as the people boarded the island, the hexagram formation beneath their feet began to glow.
The six white-robed figures performed identical movements.
Their fingers moved in constant succession, clearly executing secret techniques to activate some formation.
These ordinary people, naturally, stared curiously at the purple runes beneath their feet, their faces filled with curiosity.
"Everyone, relax. You saw the sky-piercing hurricane and waves to the south during the day. We can only reach there by using the teleportation array!"
As a slight commotion arose in the crowd, someone from the Separatist faction spoke up to explain.
Many among them appeared calm and collected, likely having visited this place more than once.
They showed a hint of disdain as they watched the panicked expressions of those around them.
Little did they know, they had looked the same during their first visit.
However, upon hearing this, Chu Tian, in the sky, curled his lips.
He had heard the woman say something similar when he was on the ship.
So, while visiting the pilgrimage island and sightseeing with Zhang Chengcheng,
he had taken the opportunity to extend his divine sense over.
He discovered that there was no hurricane or waves there at all.
The entire phenomenon was an illusion.
No, it should be said that it was a long-term projection created using four-dimensional projection.
There was only a buoy there.
On it was a machine, naturally, a four-dimensional stereoscopic projector.
It was all a fabricated scene to deceive these tourists.
Many tourists were still marveling at the wonders of nature.
The monstrous hurricane and waves, merely ten miles away from them, stood there like a dragon drinking water.
Yet, they felt no wind or wave impact here.
They were all taking photos by the sea to commemorate the occasion...
Chu Tian watched as the hexagram on the reef shone with increasing brilliance.
Feeling that the time was almost right, he deactivated the power system of his mecha.
He descended directly onto the reef.
Buzz...
The moment Chu Tian's feet touched the ground, the intense light flashed.
Then, the reef was plunged into darkness.
On the reef, all five hundred and more people at the center of the hexagram vanished.
Of course, this included Chu Tian, who had hitched a ride.
"How many this time?"
After a brief silence, one of the white-robed figures suddenly asked.
"527 people, what's wrong, sir?"
The goat-bearded man whom Chu Tian had seen replied.
Clearly, he held a position like a squad leader here.
"Are you sure?"
The gaze beneath the hood of the man flickered.
"Sure, 527 people paid the entrance fee, and the registration is here..."
The goat-bearded man paused.
"We sent off... 528 people..."
Suddenly, another white-robed figure also spoke up.
His voice sounded very eerie, like two pieces of scrap iron grinding against each other.
As he spoke, everyone was stunned.
Qiu Shaotian, standing nearby, his eyes flashed. He already knew who the extra person was.
If not Chu Tian, then who could it be?
"Go and check... see which of the tourists is missing!"
The first white-robed man who had spoken gave a stern command.
"Sir, I believe that since this person managed to infiltrate this place unnoticed, they likely did not enter among the tourists.
Perhaps... it would be best to notify the higher-ups over there and have them investigate and find that person!"
Qiu Shaotian quickly interjected, offering his suggestion.
He knew that if an investigation were to be conducted, Chu Tian's disappearance would inevitably be discovered.
And Zhang Chengcheng was still on the island and would surely be controlled.
Although his acquaintance with Chu Tian was not very deep, they were still old acquaintances.
Naturally, he would help if he could.
Furthermore, the group of "people" behind him thought highly of Chu Tian.
Therefore, he and Chu Tian were on the same side.
Gaining Chu Tian's allegiance was the idea of those "people."
If he could accomplish this task, he would surely be rewarded.
Last time, he had obtained a pearl, which strengthened his abilities.
He gained the ability to transform into liquid.
If he could continue to evolve, he did not know what further surprises he might receive.
The members of the Separatist faction, who were about to act, stopped in their tracks after hearing Qiu Shaotian's words.
They turned their gazes towards the white-robed figure.
The latter hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"We will handle this matter. You all go about your business!"
The white-robed figure said calmly, then turned and left with the others.
Seeing them leave, the members of the Separatist faction breathed a sigh of relief.
The goat-bearded man walked over to Qiu Shaotian and patted his shoulder.
"Truly a fearless newborn calf. You've only just arrived here, and you don't know how difficult these masters are to please.
You actually dared to instruct them on how to do things, hehe!
Last time, a brother of ours slightly disagreed with them.
He was...
Alas... you're lucky. Seeing how rushed they were to leave, this must be a significant issue.
However, your words have saved us brothers.
Otherwise, this night would have been very busy for us.
Come, let's go for a drink."
The dozens of members from the Separatist faction, hearing their captain's words,
cheered instantly and slung their arms around each other, returning to the pilgrimage island via the floating bridge.
Qiu Shaotian, upon hearing this, was curious about what had happened to the brother his companion mentioned.
However, it was not appropriate to press for details, so he left with everyone else.
It wasn't until late at night, when everyone was drunk,
that he learned that the brother the goat-bearded man spoke of...
had actually been devoured alive by that white-robed figure!!
Shocked, his drunken state instantly cleared.
If not for these drunkards revealing it,
he would not have known that he had just narrowly escaped death.
Recalling this, his back was already drenched.
Completely soaked in cold sweat.