Atlas left for the outskirts of the Tatsuya Clan's territory and found a system of caves when he felt like he was close.
This was a story that took place two years in the future. It took so long for Atlas to discover water without a teacher.
He couldn't be blamed for his slow speed. It was his first time trying to comprehend another Dao. It was also the one that contradicted and complimented his own Dao the most, so it was only natural for the process to be difficult.
Nevertheless, enough hours spent meditating and enough knowledge gained from the libraries created a favorable situation.
One couldn't forget that Atlas had a supreme treasure of some sort. It didn't interfere much, but when events that pertained to it took place, it always reared its head.
The Heavenly Unification Law gave him the key, and he was left to open the door by himself.
Sitting alone in a cave separate from society, Atlas made the final leap.
