285 Black Roc (2/2)
'Why are they not here... Divine Lotus Cult, what are you thinking?'
The purpose of Fang Yuan returning to the Qin Family Mansion was to track the Divine Lotus Cult's movement as well.
After all, he had become enemies with a reserved Divine Lady and would surely attract the attention of many.
Meng Lian's competitors were grateful to Fang Yuan but none of them would solely depend on Fang Yuan for their success to be the Divine Lady.
'The Divine Lotus Cult and Evil Divine Sect are the two most powerful evil dream master sects and by now, they should have known about my background...'
Thoughts ran through in Fang Yuan's mind as he purposely leaked a hint of his own spiritual aura.
...
”Divine Lady!”
In a mansion within Dongyi County.
Although this mansion was no different from other mansions, anyone who entered it would be shocked.
In a row, 18 lanterns were lighted up, illuminating the interior of the mansion.
There was a golden-furred carpet on the ground and a light fragrance of the lotus flower.
Suddenly, one of the lanterns flickered and in an instant, the flame of the lantern exploded!
”Whoosh!”
In the quiet room, the noise was easily picked up. Two servants in white walked up and looked at the woman sitting on the lantern.
”Lantern C2 had detected something. It must be that person!”
This woman was around 20 and had a gentle demeanour. She had pretty eyebrows and gave off the vibe as though she came from a rich family.
Such a lady would be regarded as a beauty in the world and no one would associate her with the cruel Divine Lotus Cult or think that she was an evil reserved Divine Lady.
At this point in time, the Divine Lady smiled. ”The cult has placed an order. No dream master of 4th Tier and above are allowed to go after him, for his is now part of the Realm Alliance... However, they did not impose restrictions on the magical equipment that we can use. Of course, looking at my current cultivation level, I'm not skilled enough to use most of them. However, the Changming Magical Lantern is not an offensive magical equipment as has an extraordinary ability to perform surveillance! I can first detect his location before striking him by surprise!”
After Meng Lian's embarrassing defeat, she not only sustained severe injuries but also used up most of her protective magical equipment. The resources of the Divine Lotus Cult in the vicinity were all used up by her and by letting it all go to waste, she no longer seemed likely to become the chosen one, the Divine Lady.
It was good news for the other 7 reserved Divine Ladies that one of them was no longer in the competition.
Furthermore, if any of them were to be able to capture Fang Yuan, it would be a huge accomplishment. Although capturing Fang Yuan would not directly make her the Divine Lady, at least it would give her the edge over the other reserved Divine Ladies.
This was the reason behind the arrival of this reserved Divine Lady.
”Although this person is extremely cautious and even talks to his subordinates through their dreams, after my observations, I can tell that he is preparing to travel somewhere far!”
This reserved Divine Lady was witty and immediately gave her orders. ”Order the spies in Qin Family to gather information from the Qin Siblings... Also, start monitoring the skies of Dongyi County. If there are any findings, immediately report to me!”
After dismissing them, the reserved Divine Lady remained seated and smiled. ”Before embarking on his journey, he would surely enter the Dream Realm...”
She closed her eyes, arrived before the rock tablet in the Dream Realm and started enquiring.
...
After 15 days.
Sand Region, Dragon's Head Mountain.
The Dragon's Head Mountain was a geographically interesting location in Sand Region. Although it was secluded, the peak of the mountain had a panoramic view of the region and the extreme peak had the shape of a dragon's head. Being unique, it attracted many tourists.
Fang Yuan stood on the top of the dragon's head and looked up into the sky, speechless.
”Handsome... that person seems stupid!”
Tourists behind him were commenting on him. A young girl in red robes looked at Fang Yuan and started laughing.
”Don't cause trouble!”
Beside her was a man with a long sword. He looked like a martial artist and he lectured the girl before apologising to Fang Yuan. ”My junior is too direct, please don't blame her!”
Both of them dressed up like martial artists but they only had the cultivation of around the 5th to 6th Gate. Fang Yuan did not even bother to look at them.
”You...”
With such an attitude, both of them were shocked. They knew that the world was huge and there were many highly-skilled people all around. Could they have encountered one themselves?
”Eh? Why is the sky darkening?”
Before being able to continue the conversation, a shadow descended and covered the entire sky.
The tourists in the vicinity looked up and saw a huge bird descending.
In mid-air, a bird the size of a small hill slowly approached. As it came closer, they finally realised that it was an enormous black bird with a huge back and a small building on its back. They were all left tongue-tied.
As the bird descended, huge gusts of wind blew about on the mountain. The martial artist and his junior held on tightly to vines as they were almost blown off their feet.
”Is this the black roc?”
Fang Yuan leapt onto it and felt as though he was standing on a flat piece of ground. Seeing a huge inn ahead, he walked towards it.
”Keke... Brother, welcome to the Black Roc Inn. I hope you will enjoy your stay in the next month with the other guests!”
In the inn, a dream master was standing in the place of an innkeeper. Although he was smiling happily, Fang Yuan could feel his 4th Tier Illusionary Divine Cultivation. ”I understand!”
”Whoooo!”
As the black roc spread its wings, it flew up into the sky.
Beneath, the martial artist and his junior were stunned. Fortunately, they did not start a fight with Fang Yuan. Otherwise, they wouldn't have time to regret...
[1]: The Roc is an enormous legendary bird of prey in the popular mythology of the Middle East.