524 A Golden Opportunity? (1/2)

”Is this the place?” Zhao Yameng stared at the world inside the defensive barrier from outside. She took a deep breath. She was clearly shocked by what she was seeing. She stared at Wang Baole. Even though she knew that Wang Baole's cultivation surpassed hers and that of other cultivators, she believed that this wasn't a place an ordinary Core Formation realm cultivator could enter freely.

Zhuo Yifan had the same views. He was shocked by what he saw on the other side of the defensive barrier. It was clear that what lay on either side of the barrier were worlds apart. Anyone looking at it for the first time would be shocked.

Wang Baole was pleased to see their shock. Though he appeared unfazed as he waved his hand.

”Once we enter from here, we'll step into the sword body. We'll be inside the sun. The temperatures inside are scorching, and danger lurks around every corner. There are hexes and spatial tears, the Sea of Fire and hurricanes. Any of those can destroy both our physical and spiritual forms… you don't have to worry too much though. As long as you stay close by my side, you should be fine!” Wang Baole coughed. Despite saying that, he remained on high alert. He could accept injuries happening, but he wouldn't allow either Zhao Yameng or Zhuo Yifan to die on his watch.

After speaking, Wang Baole thought for a bit. He then continued to give more detailed instructions, until both Zhao Yameng and Zhuo Yifan listened very carefully to what he was saying and began to look highly alert and on their guard. Then, he took a step and went through the defensive barrier. This wasn't Zhao Yameng and Zhuo Yifan's first adventure with Wang Baole, so they followed him swiftly and with familiarity.

The three of them went past the defensive barrier, where waves of scorching heat greeted them. Wang Baole began dashing ahead. Zhao Yameng was presently at the perfected Foundation Establishment realm, as was Zhuo Yifan. While their speed couldn't compare with Wang Baole's, with some adjustment on Wang Baole's part, they managed to enter the sword body smoothly and avoid the Sea of Fire, the hurricanes, as well as the spatial tears.

Their journey was absent of danger, and they traveled quickly. As they raced across the lands, they witnessed eruptions in the Sea of Fire and shifting in the lands. They approached their destination steadily.

Zhuo Yifan had never been as alert and cautious in his entire life. He knew that his level of cultivation wasn't as high as they all preferred, but he trusted Wang Baole. In addition, he was prepared to do everything possible to prevent any accidents from befalling his friends should he meet with any danger.

Zhao Yameng was silent throughout the entire journey. However, she was running through potential strategies in her head. After seeing the mountain peaks in the sky as well as the hexes on them, her breathing clearly stilled for a moment. A flash of color flickered in her eyes. She was unleashing her full talents in array formation in her mind.

With occasional breaks and choosing to go the longer route, they took an hour before they finally arrived at the mountain peak where Wang Baole acquired his identity tokens!

When Wang Baole saw the slanted mountain peak from afar, he released a sigh of relief. His top worry was the occurrence of some transformation and the mountain peak shifting to a different location. If that had happened, those credits he had spent would have been for nothing.

”This is it. Meng, we're counting on you to make us all rich. I've put in a few thousand battle credits into this.” Wang Baole looked at Zhao Yameng with anticipation in his eyes.

Zhao Yameng had been running through her plans in her mind. Her face seemed to darken when she heard what Wang Baole said. She ignored him, took a few steps forward, and lifted her right hand. She stared unblinkingly at the mountain peak as she began to form a series of hand seals.

”Yifan, why do you think Zhao Yameng is giving me the cold shoulder? Aren't we all brothers?” Wang Baole sighed and whispered to Zhuo Yifan.

”Baole, do you really not know, or are you pretending?” Zhuo Yifan was speechless. He patted Wang Baole on the shoulder, then walked towards Zhao Yameng. He stood guard beside her.

Wang Baole stood there, blinking. His eyes swept past Zhao Yameng. Then, he slapped his forehead. He sighed secretly in exasperation.

This is all about Li Wan'er, right? But… Meng, you're my brother. I treat you like a true brother of mine. You actually think… Wang Baole coughed. He patted his stomach. This wasn't Zhao Yameng's fault, he thought secretly. This was because he was the most handsome person in the whole of the Federation. He was the slimmest in the entire Federation. He was also the most excellent cultivator in the entire Federation.

Wang Baole sighed at that thought. A sense of self-satisfaction filled his being, but it was short-lived. Zhao Yameng frowned, then said coolly.