The road ahead is full of hidden dangers, both overt and covert, making it impossible to avoid them all.
After realizing this, Guiyuanzi subconsciously raised his hand and gently pressed it against the white jade bottle on his chest.
The cold jade bottle was pressed against his warm palm, and the faint fluctuations of the divine soul in the bottle were clearly visible. This faint aura was his complete obsession and confidence.
He looked down at his palm, his lips moved slightly, and he muttered softly in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
“Young Master, let us depart.”
“This time, I will definitely obtain the Chaos Elixir and will spare no effort to help you rebuild your physical body.”
“Rest assured, I will risk my life to protect you.”
Inside the serene jade bottle, a thin and transparent ray of divine soul slowly floated.
David’s remaining soul was very weak, almost transparent, as if it would disappear into the world at any time.
Upon hearing Guiyuanzi’s deep and solemn words, his soul trembled slightly, and a faint ripple of spiritual light spread across his face.
A faint, hoarse yet gentle and clear voice slowly came out from the jade bottle, sounding clearly in Guiyuanzi’s ears.
“Guiyuanzi, be careful in everything you do.”
“Wu Heng is a very cunning and unpredictable man. He cannot be trusted. These two cultivators accompanying him are his loyal followers. We must be wary of their every word and action and never let them plot against us.”
“Moreover, Venerable Tianji is extremely obsessed and will not give up my soul easily. His spies are spread throughout the Northern Region, and our whereabouts are very easy to be exposed. We must always be alert during the journey to prevent being chased and killed.”
David’s tone was calm and controlled. Even though he was in a critical situation and his mind was in chaos, he remained clear-headed and analyzed the crisis he faced accurately.
“Your subordinate will remember your instructions, Young Master.” Gui Yuanzi nodded slightly, his gaze became more serious, and his alertness increased once again. “Your subordinate will be careful every step of the way, not miss any anomalies, and protect himself as well as Young Master’s soul.”
Their secret conversation ended suddenly, and silence reigned once again.
The airship continued to speed eastward, breaking through layer after layer of thick clouds.
Along the journey, other cultivators were occasionally seen riding magical artifacts flying through the sky, including spirit birds with wings that could span thousands of miles, exquisitely carved jade chariots, and simple wooden boats.
Farmers came and went endlessly, all traveling to various parts of the Northern Territory to cultivate crops.
An Dao was completely focused on controlling the flying boat, his divine sense spreading over a wide area to sharply detect the movements in the surroundings.
Whenever he sensed a high-level cultivator approaching or a flying artifact with a strange aura, he would quietly change direction and make way, not wanting to cause unnecessary trouble before reaching the secret realm.
Lingyue occasionally opened her eyes, her clear gaze sweeping across the rapidly passing mountains and rivers beneath her, her eyes calm and unwavering, without the slightest ripple.
After observing for a moment, he closed his eyes again and focused his mind, immersing himself in his own world.
Occasionally, he would glance at Gui Yuanzi, his gaze still containing a hint of scrutiny and hesitation, but he remained silent, never saying a word.
While secretly being alert to his surroundings, Gui Yuanzi also secretly circulated the spiritual power of Taoism within his body.
Long and pure spiritual energy flows slowly through the meridians, cleansing the tired body and nourishing the depleted mind.
He didn’t sleep all night and was very exhausted. He needed to utilize this safe path to recover calmly and maintain his peak condition.
He knew that once he stepped into the Secret Realm of Chaos, there would no longer be any chance to rest and recuperate. Only by maintaining his best combat strength could he fight for a chance of survival in this dangerous situation.
Time passed slowly, sunlight flowed from east to west, the bright daylight slowly faded, and the dim twilight slowly colored the sky.
After a full day of flying at high altitude, the airship finally slowed down.
In the distance, a row of dark, undulating mountains could be seen.
The mountain range was vast and boundless, stretching between heaven and earth, with intersecting peaks and undulating layers, seemingly endless.
The Cangmang Mountains, a famous ancient mountain range in the eastern part of the Northern Region, stretch for tens of thousands of miles and are characterized by steep and rugged terrain and many strange peaks.
Ancient trees towered high in the mountains, their huge branches blocking out the sunlight. The dense leaves intertwine and block most of the sunlight, making the interior of the forest dark and gloomy all year round.
This place is shrouded in thick, whitish-gray fog all year round. The fog is thick and viscous, lasts a long time, and carries a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.
The spiritual energy concentration here far exceeded other cities and plains in the Northern Region; This energy is pure and rich, making it suitable for cultivators.
However, this spiritual energy was mixed with a large amount of decaying, cold, and gloomy aura, a mixture of turbid and impure energy.
Once you enter the mountainous region, the bone-chilling cold will seep into your skin and bones through your pores, making you feel cold all over and restless.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is An Dao’s primary focus in this chapter?
A: An Dao is solely focused on a singular, unwavering goal, maintaining an expressionless demeanor despite the unfolding events around him.
Q: What piques Lingyue’s curiosity about Gui Yuanzi?
A: Lingyue is intrigued by Gui Yuanzi’s seemingly ordinary cultivation level yet his willingness to enter the dangerous Secret Realm of Chaos, and particularly by the mysterious white jade bottle he guards closely.
What secrets do you believe the dangerous Secret Realm of Chaos holds for these enigmatic characters?