Chapter 162
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Chapter 162: Yunyang Clearing the Demons (Part 1)
At Sunset Peak, one after another, flying ships ascended into the sky.
These flying ships were large flying magical artifacts, capable of carrying hundreds of cultivators and traveling tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of miles. They were considered essential equipment for the sect.
Due to the high manufacturing costs, the Yunyang Sect, after a thousand years of accumulation, had fewer than twenty such flying ships.
For this Clearing the Demons operation, they deployed a full fifteen flying ships.
This demonstrated the immense determination of the Yunyang Sect!
It is important to note that these flying ships were powered solely by spirit stones and did not use spirit fragments, making the consumption for each operation extremely significant.
Ordinary sects could hardly afford such costs.
Because the number of disciples from the Sunset Peak branch was large, they were assigned four flying ships.
Wang Chen was on one of them.
This flying ship was several dozen zhang long, with a body surface that glimmered like metal, engraved with countless complex and profound runes. The top deck carried powerful heavy crossbow devices that inspired awe in those who saw them!
The flying ship was divided into three levels, with Wang Chen and several hundred fellow disciples seated in the lower level.
The middle level was reserved for true disciples, and three Purple Palace masters presided over the upper level, clearly indicating the hierarchy.
Although it was a second-class Type B flying ship, the interior space was still quite spacious. Even with four to five hundred cultivators in the lowest cabin, it did not feel crowded at all.
However, as soon as the flying ship took off, the disciples from Sunset Peak naturally began to group together.
Some groups had as many as thirty to fifty people, while others had at least seven or eight.
Everyone clustered together, clearly defining their circles.
But with the true disciples in the middle level, these groups lacked a core figure.
They appeared as a collection of disorganized crowds!
Wang Chen was already accustomed to such sights.
He was unsure about other peaks, but Sunset Peak disciples truly loved to form cliques.
Grouping together had become an instinct for them.
This time, as they were forcibly conscripted for the Clearing the Demons operation, which would likely involve combat, their desire to group together was even stronger. Some disciples were even discussing collaboration.
However, their excitement had nothing to do with Wang Chen.
He quietly sat in a corner of the cabin, enhancing the Breath Concealment Technique he had on himself.
As the flying ship began to accelerate, the walls of the cabin flashed lightly, revealing the scenery outside!
The cabin was suddenly filled with gasps of astonishment.
Although everyone had flying artifacts, no one could fly at such high altitudes.
They saw the surrounding sea of clouds rolling, with brilliant sunlight creating a rainbow, making it seem like a dream, as if it were a heavenly realm!
Moreover, the image displayed on the cabin walls was merely a projection, and those inside were completely unaffected by the fierce winds outside. Most disciples, flying on a ship for the first time, were captivated by the beautiful scenery they saw, feeling excitement instead of their previous anxiety and fear.
They began to discuss animatedly.
Wang Chen found it quite intriguing.
He had not anticipated such an arrangement within the flying ship.
Just then, he heard a faint “tap tap tap” sound nearby.
Wang Chen turned his head and saw a pale-faced boy sitting about four or five feet away.
The boy appeared to be around his age, perhaps even slightly younger.
With delicate, almost feminine features, he had a slender frame and was trembling incessantly.
The sound Wang Chen had heard earlier was actually the boy’s teeth chattering!
When Wang Chen’s gaze fell upon the handsome boy, the latter noticed his stare and managed to force a smile.
It was a rather awkward smile!
Wang Chen pondered for a moment, then reached into his storage bag and pulled out a large peach, offering it to the boy.
The boy clearly seemed to be afraid of heights!
It was rather amusing that a Qi Training cultivator would be afraid of heights.
No wonder he sat alone in the corner, much like Wang Chen, with no one paying him much attention!
Wang Chen felt a pang of pity for him.
He handed over the peach to ease the boy’s discomfort.
“Thank you.”
The handsome boy accepted the peach, lowered his head, and took a small bite. His eyes immediately brightened slightly.
He seemed noticeably more at ease.
Wang Chen had no intention of striking up a conversation. He closed his eyes, regulated his breathing, and began to practice the Five Element Technique.
As the saying goes, constant practice keeps one’s skills sharp.
He had long integrated the cultivation of techniques into his daily life, seizing every opportunity to gain a bit more experience.
With steady accumulation, breaking through to the Qi Training ninth level would naturally come in due time!
Most importantly, the Five Element Technique was balanced and highly stable, unaffected by unexpected disturbances.
Otherwise, Wang Chen wouldn’t have dared to practice in such a manner.
The handsome boy, having eaten Wang Chen’s Spirit Peach, calmed his nerves.
He had initially wanted to express his gratitude further, but seeing Wang Chen’s focused demeanor, he decided against initiating a conversation.
The flying ship soared swiftly through the clouds, gliding over the majestic, rolling mountains below.
After about a quarter of an hour, the flying ship began to descend.
The disciples from Sunset Peak seated in the cabin had no idea where this journey was taking them.
They were even less aware of who their enemy might be.
The initial excitement and enthusiasm had waned, and many now felt a growing sense of unease.
“Quack quack quack!”
Suddenly, a high-pitched screech pierced the air, capturing everyone’s attention.
Ahead, a massive flock of black-feathered, long-necked monstrous birds emerged, surging toward the flying ship like a storm cloud.
With powerful beats of their long wings, they whipped up fierce gusts, forming crescent-shaped wind blades that rained down upon the flying ship in a relentless onslaught!
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The wind blades came with such speed that the colossal flying ship had no chance to dodge, enduring countless strikes in mere moments!
“Ah!”
Many disciples seated in the cabin let out startled cries.
The lifelike projections on the cabin walls made it seem as though the wind blades were hurtling directly toward them.
Some instinctively flinched or leaned aside to avoid the imagined impact.
Others swiftly raised their Spirit Light Shields!
Yet, all the wind blades were abruptly halted by a sudden golden radiance emanating from the ship’s surface, shattering and dissipating in an instant.
Not a single mark was left on the ship!
Boom! Booom! Boooom!
In the next instant, the flying ship retaliated.
The heavy crossbow devices mounted on the deck unleashed a volley of flaming arrows toward the monstrous birds.
The leading birds plummeted from the sky like stones, their bodies pierced by the crossbow arrows. Bursts of flames erupted, painting the sky with fiery blossoms akin to fireworks.
The spectacle was breathtaking!
The flying ship proved itself a formidable weapon of conquest, excelling in both offense and defense.
No matter how numerous the monstrous birds were, they stood no chance against the relentless barrage of heavy crossbows, exploding one after another.
In mere moments, hundreds of Demonic Birds were nearly eradicated.
Only a handful managed to escape.
The flying ship pressed forward.
The Sunset Peak disciples who witnessed this scene were invigorated.
Among them, the more battle-hungry ones clenched their fists, eagerly anticipating the true clash yet to come!
