1715 The Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk (1/2)
Edited by Aelryinth
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The altitude of the terrain quickly increased after the group left the Luling Rift Valley. The mountains were lofty and imposing, blocking their view of the spacious valley. One could not help but feel minuscule standing before them.
”We'll reach Mount Baiba after crossing these mountains,” Zhang Xiaohou told everyone.
”We are very close to it then! That's great!” Advisor Xu exclaimed. The trip was no longer torturous after they lost the harassing Winged Patrol Beasts. Advisor Xu was in a great mood after learning they would soon reach their destination.
It was true that not everyone could trespass into the Qinling Mountains. A team could easily suffer a mental breakdown if they did not have an experienced leader who was familiar with the Qinling Mountains!
The mountains were incredibly high, but the group had no choice but to keep climbing them.
”The Qinling Mountains strictly follow level boundaries. The high-level demon creatures occupy the higher altitudes. We will no longer face the Winged Patrol Beasts at this altitude. Other strong beasts are going to show up soon, however. The Winged Beasts are very united, and they are a vengeful group, too. Therefore, you will only engage them if I give you the permission,” Zhang Xiaohou warned the Violet Imperial Battalion sternly.
He only had to remind the Violet Imperial Battalion, since Mo Fan and his group were strictly following his instructions already. They preferred to save themselves as much trouble as they could, as they had no idea what they would stumble into at the Tree of Vows. After all, it was the habitat of a Totem Beast!
”Don't worry, we will follow your orders,” Advisor Xu agreed quickly.
”Your words don't count!” Zhang Xiaohou glanced at Li Dexin sharply.
”Fine, we'll listen to you! Just hurry up, we are running out of time!” Li Dexin cursed impatiently.
Luckily, Li Dexin had learned his place. He had realized they might actually fail their mission if he kept behaving stubbornly. He had stopped making a scene after the smooth journey through the Luling Rift Valley.
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The mountains were looming above them. The sky was a little dark, as the gray clouds were right above the group's heads; it felt a little oppressive.
Their view was mostly blocked off by the tall mountains. They could only see endless steep cliffs leading into canyons. They were unable to see the bottom of the canyons, which were deep, meandering, and dark. If they accidentally fell into the canyons, they would find themselves in a giant maze, and struggle to find the way out!
Their vision was restricted most of the time. However, if they accidentally fell into the canyons, the lofty walls would further limit their sight; they would fear losing their way and feel helpless, surrounded by the mountains!
He had the habit of talking to others when he was struggling to stay calm. However, the only response he received was his own echoes.
”Don't you feel it's too quiet here?” Zhao Manyan asked when no one in the group responded.
”Silence is never a good sign,” Lingling said.
”I agree.”
”Let's hurry up and climb higher. It should feel a lot safer when our view opens up.”