Chapter 684: Chapter 694: The First Heavenly Pride of Dragon Slayer Sect
"I can still hold on for now!" Chu Feng responded with a light smile.
At this moment, the sky had already darkened, with only faint moonlight pouring down from the high heavens, illuminating this colorful world.
Si Huang was flying in the lead, occasionally looking back to check whether anyone in the group was falling behind.
Among them, she paid the most attention to Chu Feng.
Because among all of them, Chu Feng had the lowest cultivation level. Logically, Chu Feng should be the first one unable to hold on.
Having flown for an entire day, Chu Feng had neither fallen behind nor accepted anyone’s help.
He didn’t even use any spirit stones, which was truly astonishing.
Even if Si Huang looked down on Chu Feng, she couldn’t help but think highly of him a bit more. To achieve this with only Sword Saint Cultivation was not easy at all.
"We have flown approximately five thousand li so far, and Liehuo City is not far ahead. If anyone can’t hold on, we can rest there for two hours before continuing our journey."
Si Huang played the role of the leader quite well.
She took very good care of the weak in the team.
Dongxue once said that her mistress had a sharp tongue but a kind heart. Even if it was an exaggeration, it was not far from the truth.
At least since Chu Feng had interacted with Si Huang, besides her being exceptionally proud and sometimes indifferent, she had never done anything evil.
Not like Han Sheng and Qin Shan, who, because Chu Feng had offended them, were intent on putting Chu Feng to death.
"The treasure tree at the Gate of Hell is about to emerge; I don’t think we should waste any more time. Those with weaker cultivation levels will just have to grit their teeth and get through it. If you’re truly trash, then just roll back to the Sect and don’t hold everyone back," Han Sheng, whose strength was second only to Si Huang and even stronger than the average Inner Sect Elder, disagreed with taking a rest so as not to waste time.
Moreover, his words were very unpleasant, making many with weaker cultivations turn pale, daring to be angry but not daring to speak out.
"I also disagree with taking a rest!" Lu Kuixi gave Chu Feng a sinister glance.
These two probably couldn’t wait for Chu Feng to fall behind or even give up on this mission. That way, they could take the opportunity to act halfway and eliminate Chu Feng.
"Pardon my bluntness; some crave fame they do not deserve, clearly lacking the cultivation, yet they cling to the top of the Earth Rankings. They might get by under normal circumstances, but when it comes to flying and especially long distance, those people are immediately exposed."
Lu Kuixi’s words were obviously mocking Chu Feng.
"Crave fame they do not deserve?" Chu Feng couldn’t help but sneer coldly. As the Eternal Life Pill Master, did he need to seek undeserved fame?
As for superficial reputation, Chu Feng has always cared the least about it.
People have mouths to speak, and if these birdmen insist on saying so, Chu Feng has no way to stop it.
Si Huang suggested taking a break, but faced the firm opposition of Han Sheng and Lu Kuixi among others. She had no choice but to give up and continue leading everyone in flight.
Luckily, the weather was still quite good, and they had not encountered any thunderstorms.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to fly at all.
In the blink of an eye, another day went by.
They had flown for two full days and one night, covering over fifteen thousand li. They had now reached the border of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country. Up ahead was the notorious Demon Sea Fierce Land.
Because this area was only the periphery of the Demon Sea Fierce Land, it was still relatively safe.
At least no formidable Demon beasts would appear.
Just like humans, Demon beasts also possess high intelligence. Those powerful Demon beasts dwell deep within the Fierce Land, commanding respect and followed by many underlings.
For them to enter the human world alone and unassisted, would leave them easily slaughtered by human powerhouses, or captured and subdued to serve as mounts.
Neither scenario is something they’re willing to accept.
"Chu Feng, can you hold on?" Elder Zi Xu looked at Chu Feng with eyes full of concern.
Having flown for such a long time, the fact that Chu Feng still hadn’t fallen behind was simply a miracle.
Han Sheng and Lu Kuixi, who had wanted to see Chu Feng embarrass himself, now wore ugly expressions on their faces.
The stronger Chu Feng was, the more unsettled they felt.
"Elder Brother Zi Xu, you don’t need to worry about me. If worse comes to worst, I still have plenty of Spirit Stones to use." With the Nine Yang Sword Veins and the Abnormal Fire, Chu Feng could continuously absorb Fire Energy from the void during flight to replenish the Sword Qi consumed within his body.
Due to the abundant Fire Energy in the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, Chu Feng’s consumption and replenishment of Sword Qi managed to remain balanced throughout the journey.
Even if the replenishment rate was a bit slow, with Chu Feng’s foundation, there’s no need to worry about depleting his Sword Qi.
"We’re about to enter the Demon Sea Fierce Land, you must be careful. Besides spiritual beasts and demon beasts that may suddenly leap out to harm people, the Poisonous Miasma and the unpredictable treacherous weather can also be deadly."
Elder Zi Xu kindly reminded Chu Feng.
Since the Demon Sea Fierce Land resembles a tropical rainforest, the weather is highly capricious. One moment it’s sunny, and the next, thunder roars and rain pours down in torrents.
Under Si Huang’s leadership, they flew directly over the border of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country and into the Demon Sea Fierce Land.
The familiar scent was still there, filled with the unpredictable aroma of danger.
"Look, over there, there are others flying too! And there’s quite a number of them!" Someone with sharp eyes immediately spotted a similarly large team not far away.
Chu Feng gazed over to see that there were also about two hundred people in the other group, their cultivation not weaker than his own side’s forces.
The young man leading them was startlingly mounted on a crimson flying dragon.
It was just too striking.
That young man was dressed wildly, with earrings as big as cups on his ears, and a metal chain piercing through his nose, slantingly draped across his face. Not only was he tall and burly, but his muscles were knotted, and his limbs were thick and strong.
Clearly, his physical body was particularly formidable.
"I didn’t expect Hu Yanhao from the Dragon Slayer Sect to show up as well! And with a mount; his Crimson Dragon, although a subspecies, has already advanced to the Great Demon Realm. It’s capable of matching a warrior from the Supreme Sword God realm."
Elder Zi Xu’s face underwent a drastic change, and a hint of fear appeared as he looked toward Hu Yanhao.
The first time Chu Feng saw this person, he too was extremely shocked.
Being able to subdue a dragon as a mount is probably the dream of all Sword Cultivators, a symbol of supreme honor and strength.
Si Huang’s gaze also became tense, and then her sword lotus mount radiated dazzling splendor as a strong will to fight revealed itself on her stunningly beautiful face.
Like her, Hu Yanhao was also the number one Heavenly Pride of the Dragon Slayer Sect, his strength undoubtedly exceptional.
When Heavenly Prides clash, it’s something inevitable.
Almost every top-tier warrior thirsts for battle against an opponent of the same level, a fight to the death.
In literature there is no first place, in martial arts no second place.
Moreover, the Dragon Slayer Sect and the Ten Thousand Sword Sect have always been in enmity, as the Dragon Slayer Sect is one of the great sects of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom.
The Dragon Slayer Sect and the Ten Thousand Sword Sect are colossal beings of the same caliber.
Their disciples have repeatedly assisted the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom in opposing powerful enemies or invading other heavenly countries.