215 Chapter 215 Spiritual Monkey (1/2)
From the outside, the Three World Mountain did not seem that tall. However, it was continuous and the end of the mountain was not in sight. Surrounding the mountains were layers of fog, and the scene was therapeutic.
No one could imagine that this was the mountain that was divided into three, separating Da Qian, Man Huang and the perilous Illusionary World.
”Phew... I'm finally out...”
At a path leading from the mountain, a young man crawled out, with his nose bleeding. Looking at the plains and desert in sight, his face was filled with excitement. Quickly, his expression turned into one of determination and hatred. ”The Murong Family, just you wait. I will take revenge for what you did today!”
He had sworn that he would recuperate here before returning to Da Qian to take revenge on the family that had left him in such a state.
”Tata! Tata!”
Not far from here, there were galloping sounds heard.
A black line appeared and it began to draw nearer. On closer look, they were 21 cavalries.
”Sir, it seems that that is someone who has just escaped from Da Qian Empire!”
A middle-aged man examined him before shaking his head. ”He is only a 12th Gate martial artist with severe injuries. He has no value to us!”
”Mm?”
Another young man rode his horse forward as the 2 cavalries on both sides made way for him. It was obvious that he had the higher status among all of them.
”Tell me... Did you see the Illusionary World white you were on the Three World Mountain?”
The young man asked directly and his voice was filled with energy as it vibrated the air around.
”No!”
The martial artist was in a daze and mumbled a reply.
”Indeed...”
Fang Yuan sighed and released the martial artist. ”If they came from Da Qian, they would have a lower chance of encountering the Illusionary World at around 10 percent! But if we go against the natural flow, we would surely encounter it! This useless person... He was left in such a state by the mere dangers of the mountain. If he had really encountered the Illusionary World, I'm afraid he wouldn't even know where his body would be rotting at... Let's go!”
As he finished his sentence, he gave up and turned around.
”Yes, Sir!”
The other 20 cavalries obeyed, and there seemed to be a female voice among them.
”Ughh!”
The martial artist rolled on the floor as he felt the spiritual aura around him. Quickly, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva. ”Isn't the Man Huang rumoured to have lack of martial artists and resources, and that even martial artists of the 4 Heavenly Gates would enjoy riches and power? Why is it like that?”
At that moment, the martial artists' heart fell as he started to accept the fact that the world was an evil place...
...
”Based on the collective maps and the information, we need to find the shortest route once we enter the mountains...”
Fang Yuan was leading Qin Qing, her brother and the 18 Black Feathers Cavalry and stopped on a mountainous track.
The shape of the mountain was extremely weird. There were two peaks, and the peak at the eastern side was higher, while the peak at the western side was lower. The peaks were sticking out and the entire mountain resembled a two-headed snake.
”Although it is rather dangerous that we need to cut through the habitat of the spiritual monkeys to take the shortest route, the longer we stay in the Three World Mountain, the higher the chance of encountering the Illusionary World...”
Qin Qing mumbled and was agreeable to Fang Yuan's decision.
She was not aware of the fact that Fang Yuan was not only a Wu Zong, but also a dream master, and that he was rather interested in the Illusionary World.
With her current cultivation level, all she was hoping for was to minimise the troubles they would face on their journey.
'Of course... This is the best possible outcome. If we do encounter the Illusionary World, we'll just have to react accordingly...'
Fang Yuan's eyes were glittering, as though he could see through the fog and the secret within the Three World Mountain.
”Everyone, get into formation!”
Elder Zhou covered his mouth with a cloth which made his voice hoarse. However, with a command, the other 17 riders immediately obeyed and dismounted and spread the warning.
Fang Yuan was rather impressed with the 18 Black Feathers Cavalry.
If not for them, he would not have brought along the two burdens as well.
”Let's be clear. Although I've agreed to allow you two to follow me, I will only protect you two to a certain extent. If we encounter any real danger, every man will be for himself!”
Fang Yuan stared at Qin Qing in the eye. ”If any of you would like to back out, it's not too late!”
”Don't worry, Sir!”
Qin Qing licked her lips as her face was filled with determination. ”If that really happens, it would mean that we are not fated to make it through!”
She was wearing an inner armour and there were spiritual inscriptions all around Qin Yun and herself. They were covered in all sorts of protection.
Hearing this, Fang Yuan did not comment. With the wave of his hand, he continued. ”Since that is so, let's be on our way!”
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As the sunlight peered through the leaves of the trees and the fog, there were dim spotted shadows on the ground.
As the 18 Black Feathers Cavalry spread out, the three of them were surrounded in the middle. With much caution, they made their way into the mountain.
The forest was tranquil, peaceful, and the flowers were beautiful. It was as though there was no danger at all.
At this point in time, Qin Yun appeared excited. Seeing a huge flower, he unwittingly walked up and stepped on a dried branch, making a kacha sound!
”Hiss! Hiss!”
At the moment where the cavalries were less alert, the 'dried branch' suddenly moved and revealed sharp fangs. It bit towards Qin Yun's foot!
”Ah...”
As everything happened, Qin Yun's mind was blank and he could not move a single bit.
He could only detect a golden flash from the corner of his eye!
”Whoosh!”