Volume 2: The Wind Rises Chapter 107: Discussion

  The Overlord brutally dispersed the black flame ants that were frantically chasing Su Li, embracing her and flying away quickly. Zhuo Yifan, who was closely following behind, turned around and swung his long sword in a circular motion, releasing waves of sword energy that expanded outward like blooming flowers, blocking the pursuit of the large group of black flame ants before flying away quickly as well.

  Yang Tian asked was also flying rapidly, and the black flame ants behind him were still chasing closely.

  "Everyone be careful, we must avoid the places with scale fire grass, or else more swarms of ants will chase us. We can disperse for now and gather at the entrance of Xia Valley." Zhuo Yifan shouted loudly.

  The team split into three groups, each running their own route. Everyone was afraid that the ants behind them would pose a threat to their teammates, so they didn't change direction. Yang Tian and the other two groups were getting farther and farther away from each other, but at this point, it was all about escaping with their lives. They had agreed to meet up at the entrance of Xia Valley, so everyone put aside their worries and focused on running.

  The black flames ants behind were really tenacious, chasing for dozens of miles, biting to death and not letting go. The distance between Yang Tianwen and them was getting bigger and bigger, but the dense black dots could still be seen in the back, as well as the clear "buzzing" sound of the flapping wings that could be heard by the ear.

  Xiao Bai yawned, his body seemingly stuck to Yang Tianwen's as he clung tightly to Yang Tianwen's shoulder, transmitting through the Blood Contract: "Boss, why don't you just take care of them?"

  "It's not difficult to solve them, but is it beneficial for me? It's not worth the effort," Yang Tian asked lightly. Indeed, if we take out the Nine Bends Yellow River Array now and arrange it, as long as they are living things, they will definitely come and die. But is there any benefit in killing them? Do they have demon cores or inner cores in their bodies? No, then it's better to run away, anyway, it's not like we can't escape, as long as we enter the Red Scorching Desert, it's OK."

  "Oh I see." Xiaobai nodded, indicating that he understood. So before doing anything, you have to consider whether there's any benefit. If there is, then do it. If not, then run away.

  Although the large army was pursuing from behind, under Yang Tianwen's divine movement technique, they only had to eat dust in the back. Yang Tianwen also consciously avoided an area on the road where scale fire grass grew. Although it delayed a bit of time, it was very safe, and now with the naked eye, the junction of Red Ash Desert and Black Scale Ridge could already be seen.

  As long as you pass that boundary, I believe the group of followers behind you should also calm down. Although from head to toe, Yang Tianwen did not see how terrifying this group of black flame ants was, but Yang Tianwen is not a fool. These things are close to the body, and even Yuanying period cultivators will be eaten empty in a few breaths. Who is brain-dead enough to collide with them head-on? The biggest difference between humans and beasts is wisdom.

  After chasing for a while, Yang Tianwen finally rushed into the range of the Red Desert, but still didn't stop and maintained his speed. After pulling away, he turned back to look at the outside of the desert, where the red and black lands intersected. A group of black flame ants stopped, chirped a few times, and then left.

  As expected, these annoying Black Flame Ants' territorial consciousness is very strong and did not chase into the Red Scorching Desert's range.

  Yang Tian asked slightly relaxed, but the speed did not slow down, still very quickly towards the entrance of Xia Gu flying. Yang Tian asked carefully remembered that he could not fall to the ground, maintaining his speed and altitude.

  The luck was good, except for encountering one or two groups of people, there were no natural disasters, Yang Tianwen also did not fall to the ground, and also did not have disputes with others.

  It's actually quite simple, because if you encounter a perfect, undamaged, and not slow-flying, mysterious cultivator in the Yun Meng Xi Valley, people usually won't provoke or rob them, because these people are usually powerful and broad-minded, daring to venture into the Yun Meng Xi Valley alone, and seem to have come out from inside. Either they are strong seniors who can't be provoked, or weak-minded ones who came to die, with no value in robbing.

  One day later, Yang Tian asked to pass through the Red Desert and stopped at the entrance of Xia Gu. The Yun Meng Gorge was surrounded by a mysterious force, and anyone who entered could not fly out of the gorge's range. To enter the Yun Meng Swamp, one had to honestly enter from Chun Gu and pass through four separate gorges; it was impossible to directly enter Dong Gu from high altitude and take a shortcut.

  After waiting for half a day, Liu Hong and Liu Jun twins finally arrived. Judging from their appearance, they just consumed a bit too much and will recover soon.

  "Huh, I thought it would be Zhuo Yifan and the others who arrived first." Liu Jun said with a smile, "How is it, nothing wrong?"

  "It's nothing." Yang Tianwen shook his head and smiled.

  "Stimulating?" Liu Hong added another sentence.

  "It's extremely exciting." Yang Tian nodded in agreement, to be honest, this was indeed the most exciting time in his hundred years of cultivation. If it were a group of black flame ants instead of a group of cultivators, it would be even more exciting.

  "Nothing will happen to them, will it?" Yang Tian asked with some concern.

  "Don't worry, neither of us is in trouble, and they won't be either. They probably just encountered a sandstorm on the road or something." Liu Jun said carelessly.

  Yang Tianwen stopped asking questions after hearing that, and the three of them started resting and chatting. At the entrance, several groups of people had come and gone in a hurry.

  After a while, the figures of Zhuo Yifan, Bawang and Su Li gradually appeared from afar. Before long, they flew to the front of Yang Tianwen and others.

  "Captain, why are you so slow?" Liu Jun casually asked.

  "It's okay, I ran into an acquaintance and chatted for a bit. Are you guys alright?" Zhuo Yifan asked with a smile.

  "Do we look like we're in a bad shape?" Liu Hong said, "But this time, thanks to Yang's Bu Yuan Dan, I don't know why, but the effect of Yang's Bu Yuan Dan is faster than others."

  Suli nodded in deep understanding and replied: "Indeed it is."

  "Hehe, although they are the same kind of dan medicine, everyone's refining technique is different, so it's impossible for them to be exactly the same, there will always be some slight changes." Yang Tianwen explained with a smile.

  Although many people did not understand alchemy, they felt it made sense after listening.

  Zhuo Yifan put the fifty scales of fire grass he had collected into a storage bag, and said with an open mouth: "Now that the collection task is complete, we should help Yang Daoyou collect cinnamon grass and guide him on the road to Yunmeng Marsh. Do you think we should hand over the task first or continue walking forward?"

  Liu Hong thought for a moment and said: "We are already in Xia Valley now, the Cassia Grass is just in the depths of Autumn Valley, why don't we go to Autumn Valley directly?"

  Liu Jun also nodded in agreement: "That's right, we're all unharmed, let's head straight to Autumn Valley and help Yang Daoyou, it won't be too late for us to return afterwards."

  The Overlord nodded silently, without saying a word.

  Su Li, however, advised with good intentions: "Yang Daoyou, you must think thrice. The Cloud Dream Marsh is fraught with danger, and only Nascent Soul stage experts can traverse the icy and bone-chilling Winter Valley to enter it. Even so, not even Nascent Soul stage seniors dare to venture too deep. The Muge Grass is not a problem, we can send you there, but I don't agree with you entering the Cloud Dream Marsh alone."

  "Not bad, I think so too. Why don't we help you collect the cinnamon grass and head back to town together?" suggested Zhuo Yifan with great righteousness.

  "Thank you for your kind intentions, but I've made up my mind. This Cloud Dream Marsh is a place Yang must venture into. Yang Tianwen's heart warmed with gratitude, knowing these people were looking out for his well-being. However, the fetal breathing period was approaching, and to shorten this weak phase, as well as temper his primordial spirit, he had to refine the Spirit Nourishing Pill. Otherwise, if something went wrong during the fetal breathing period, it would be too late for regrets. Yang Tianwen also wanted to explore this mysterious Cloud Dream Marsh after his cultivation reached a higher level."

  "Alright then, in that case we can only wish you a successful journey. Rest for the night and tomorrow morning, we will set off to Autumn Valley." said Zhuo Yifan decisively.

  The crowd responded in unison.

  The next day, everyone set off again with full spirit. The Red Scorching Desert is safe as long as you can withstand the heat and don't fall to the ground. The Black Scale Hill is also very safe if you avoid areas with black scale grass. In comparison, Spring Valley is much more dangerous. However, there are exceptions. Yang Tianwen heard from Zhuo Yifan that at specific times, a large-scale flying ant tide would appear on the Black Scale Hill. The Red Scorching Desert would suddenly drop in temperature, but countless terrifying monsters would emerge, and even the sky wouldn't be spared.

  Two days later, the group arrived at the end of Xia Valley. Like Chun Valley entering Xia Valley, there was also a "U"-shaped bend here, only in the opposite direction to the first one.

  "The autumn valley and the spring valley are not much different, but the strength of the spiritual insects and poisonous creatures inside is even stronger, so it's not suitable for a hard fight. Also, when speaking, it's best to use the method of transmitting sound into secrecy, because if the voice is too loud, it will attract many spiritual insects and poisonous creatures to attack." Zhuo Yifan stopped before entering the autumn valley and carefully instructed Yang Tianwen.

  Yang Tianwen listened, seemingly deep in thought, and nodded in response: "Understood, thank you for the reminder." Not only must one listen attentively, but also remember carefully, otherwise a single mistake could lead to terrible danger. Yang Tianwen had read the "Qi Wu Pian" (Strange Objects Chapter), which recorded many powerful spirit insects and poisonous creatures that should not be underestimated.