'I have to return to the Divine Dragon Clan.'
He had to see Mireiya once more so he could speak to her about what he saw and potentially learn where he could find his second clue.
'As I chose not to enter Alfros, the 30th Floor's Neutral Zone, I will have to complete the 31st Floor's trial before I can leave for Vanatos.'
Alfros was a realm of fire, unlike Vanatos. It was the home of the Vermillion Bird Clan, which meant that Atlas would definitely be able to make some connections if he went there.
After all, he was practically a formal ally of Divine Sanctuary after the Blood Moon Phenomenon.
'I am currently comprehending the Dao of Wood, so a realm of absolute fire is not where I need to be right now.'
So, he skipped the Neutral Zone. When he was removed from the Celestial Ladder, he was already seeing the 31st Floor's prompt.
[Proceed to the Trial Location.]