The azure sky stretched in all directions. Yan Xiaobao sat on the boat, feeling a bit nervous, but at the sa ti excitedly watching the changing scenery.
In the distance, he saw countless peaks that looked like swords reaching for the sky, part of a mountain range that resembled a slumbering dragon. And... a massive, astonishing river!
"Heavenspan River..." he said, taking a deep breath. After becoming an Outer Sect Disciple, he did extensive research and learned that the entire Cultivation World depends on the Heavenspan River.
It is actually the source of all spiritual energy.
That is why all the sects are located near its vicinity. Moreover, the further you go upstream, the stronger the spiritual energy.
Although the Spirit Stream Sect technically belongs to the downstream area, even that position has allowed them to stand strong and tall for ten thousand years. According to what Yan Xiaobao had read, the Spiritual Flow Sect didn't always exist in its current location. It used to be in the delta region. But then, in the midst of countless sects and cultivation families there, an extraordinary Clan Leader erged. After distinguishing himself in fierce battles, he gained approval from higher sect levels, thus earning the qualification to establish his sect downstream.
"It is said that the sects upstream of the Heavenspan River are so powerful that the Spirit Sect cannot even compare to them. Moreover, according to legend... there are even more terrifying sects near the river's source." Yan Xiaobao forced himself to calm down and reminded himself to be especially cautious on this mission.
In the distance, the Heavenspan River looked golden, almost like a massive surging sea. Additionally, four towering peaks embraced the river.
"That must be the North Shore of the Spirit Sect," Yan Xiaobao thought. Also visible was the main peak of the Spirit Stream Sect, arching over the Heavenspan River like a gigantic bridge!
"Daoseed Mountain!" When Li Qinghou first brought him to the Spiritual Flow Sect, Yan Xiaobao had actually seen it all. However, at that ti he was just a mortal. Now that he was an Outer Sect Disciple, he would have a completely different feeling seeing it.
The boat shot forth at its fastest speed from the sect, gliding along the rippling water below and heading downstream into the distance.
"Miss Du, Brother Bai, I believe you both have reviewed the mission details," Feng Yan calmly said, his voice soft, almost inaudible. "We are heading to an area downstream along the Heavenspan River called the Fallenstar Mountains. The last ssage from Brother Hou ca from that area. The Fallenstar Mountains mark the boundary of the Spirit Stream Sect's territory. The rest of the mountains are considered the territory of the Blood Flow Sect.
"We may find ourselves in danger on this mission. However, with spiritual preparation and utmost caution, we might avoid any major issues.
"However, our final destination is far, and it will require many Spirit Stones to get there. Most of our ti on this mission will be spent traveling, but with our wind vehicle, we will be able to bypass so of the more challenging terrains." With that, his eyes flickered with a cold light before he closed them in ditation.
Du Lingfei ignored Yan Xiaobao and began her breathing exercises.
Yan Xiaobao was more alert than ever. Although he too sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, he was really pondering which of the two might have been sent by Qian Dajin.
"It's unlikely to be Du Lingfei," he thought. "Which ans... there's an 80% chance it's Feng Yan!" A day later, when the first Spirit Stone was completely exhausted, Feng Yan took the wind vehicle away, and the three of them stood on a mountaintop under the evening sky, watching the sun slowly set on the horizon. Soon, darkness engulfed the land.
At the foot of the mountain, the dense jungle echoed with the howls of animals and beasts. The air was very humid.
"After passing through this jungle, we can rest," Feng Yan coldly said. "What do you two think?" He looked at Du Lingfei and Yan Xiaobao.
"It's dark," Yan Xiaobao pointed out. "There might be so dangerous beasts in the jungle; why don't we just fly over it with the wind vehicle?"
"If you wish, you can rest by yourself," Du Lingfei coldly replied. "It's just so trees." Not hiding her disdain for Yan Xiaobao's fear of death, she walked towards the jungle without hesitation.
A look of disdain flashed in Feng Yan's eyes as he took a deep breath, but he smiled and then descended the mountain.
Yan Xiaobao frowned as he watched them both leave. In the end, he sighed and followed them down the mountain into the jungle, more alert than ever.
Entering the jungle, the humidity increased, and there were even so patches of swamp or marsh. Occasionally animals appeared, but these were re obstacles to the Middle Cultivators of the Qi Condensation stage. As they proceeded, they didn't slow down, gradually delving deeper into the jungle.
Ti flew by. Eventually, night deepened. By the ti the moon rose, they were halfway through to the other side. So far, they hadn't encountered any fierce beasts. The journey was remarkably smooth. Yan Xiaobao stayed at the rear, and even the slightest sound or movent would startle him. Du Lingfei's contempt grew stronger and stronger.
"Be careful!" Yan Xiaobao suddenly blurted out, his face showing extre unease.
Du Lingfei laughed coldly, suddenly letting out a sarcastic sound as a fierce wind blew towards them, accompanied by a pungent odor. Du Lingfei's face flickered as she glanced towards the jungle, seeing countless eyes staring at them.
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