Chen Lin had learned a little about the Secluded Families.
They were a peculiar group.
Although none of them appeared in public, they maintained contact with one another and even intermarried.
Especially now.
They had joined forces, making even the strongest experts wary. If he sought help from someone in the Reality Realm, no one would agree.
Chen Lin knew his own limits well.
Jin Ruhua might personally be willing to help him, but her position would not allow it. That would amount to the Left Alliance declaring war on the Secluded Families, with far too many ramifications.
Even if he wanted to act himself, he would need a justification. Otherwise, he would violate the newly issued Rainbow Seven Articles and risk drawing fire onto himself.
But he was not entirely without options.
After pondering for a while, Chen Lin took out an item.
It was that special Divine Crystal.
He had already used some of its energy, but it could still serve as a medium for entering the Star-Plucking Clan scenario.
With the Colored Road Guide in hand, he did not need to gather five people. He could force his way in alone.
Besides, Chen Lin had long intended to return to this scenario and continue exploring.
There were brilliant divine crystals there that he needed.
Moreover.
That place was also connected to the number "1314."
Previously, Chen Lin had not known what that number meant, but now he had no choice but to take it seriously.
Several places had mentioned the year 1314 of the Rainbow Era. Something major would surely happen then.
It might well involve him.
So before that time arrived, he had to prepare as thoroughly as possible and learn as much relevant information as he could.
Aside from that.
He also needed to fulfill