Chapter 193
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Chapter 193: In the Mortal Realm (Part One)
Two days later, in the southern outskirts of Yunshan City.
A massive flying ship came to a steady halt on the elongated dock.
Unlike the Yunyang flying ship, this vessel boasted five decks and four sails at both the front and rear, towering like a skyscraper with a sharp base and a broad top.
If the Yunyang flying ship was akin to a warship, this one was more like a luxury cruise liner; the distinction between them was immediately apparent.
A banner fluttered above the bow, embroidered with the emblem of the Four Seas Trading Association.
Wang Chen sat in the VIP cabin, peering through the crystal porthole at the distant silhouette of Yunshan City.
A surge of emotions washed over him.
The past fortnight had turned his once tranquil cultivation life upside down, as if a massive boulder had been hurled into a calm pond.
Everything had unfolded so rapidly that Wang Chen found himself somewhat overwhelmed.
Yet, he harbored no regrets about the choices he had made.
Withdrawing his gaze, Wang Chen retrieved a short sword from his storage bag.
It was the flying sword for sending messages, a gift from Changchun.
This flying sword bore a message from Changchun, its essence encapsulated in a single word:
"Go!"
Moreover, the sword was imbued with three sword intents, intended for Wang Chen’s protection.
As Changchun’s Named Disciple, the Purple Palace master had indeed shown him immense generosity.
Wang Chen wondered if this departure would ever afford him the chance to repay his master.
Woo—
A deep, resonant horn sound echoed as the four sails on the first deck were hoisted one after another.
The colossal flying ship gradually lifted off, soaring southward.
It climbed higher and higher, piercing through the clouds!
Wang Chen had previously traveled aboard the Yunyang flying ship.
However, in terms of comfort, it paled in comparison to the VIP cabin he now occupied.
The private cabin, situated on the second deck, was equipped with every conceivable amenity and enhanced by a spirit gathering formation, ensuring a concentration of spiritual energy rivaling that of the inner sect.
The service in the VIP cabin was unparalleled.
Should he desire, he could summon two lovely attendants at any moment.
Yet, Wang Chen had no interest in such indulgences.
And such luxury came at a steep price.
A first-class ticket had cost him three hundred and fifty spirit stones!
To complete the guarding task in Da Qian, which lies tens of thousands of miles away, the only viable options, aside from flying there oneself, are to board a merchant ship from the Four Seas Trading Association.
The merchant ships of the Four Seas Trading Association make a round trip to Da Qian every ten days.
While transporting goods, they also accommodate passengers.
Although Da Qian is a land devoid of spiritual energy, many among the hundreds of thousands of inner and outer sect disciples of the Yunyang Sect hail from this mundane country.
Unless they completely sever their worldly ties, there will always be a need to visit family.
This includes some loose cultivators.
Ordinary cultivators cannot afford the cost of a VIP cabin.
The lower-level ordinary cabins charge only thirty spirit stones per person.
If Wang Chen had chosen an ordinary cabin, his travel expenses could have been reimbursed upon completing his task.
However, after learning the details, he gritted his teeth and decided to splurge.
The lower-level ordinary cabins feature a large sleeping area, crowded and lacking any privacy.
Additionally, there is no spirit gathering formation to enhance the environment.
Most importantly, the upper cabins offer the highest level of defense.
In case of danger, VIP cabin passengers are prioritized in the evacuation sequence over those in ordinary cabins.
Thus, for the sake of privacy and his own safety, Wang Chen chose to spend the extra spirit stones.
One can only say that the Four Seas Trading Association truly knows how to do business.
In fact, the price of three hundred and fifty spirit stones is a discounted rate for inner sect disciples!
As the flying ship moved further away from Yunshan City, Wang Chen’s mind began to settle.
The gloom that had lingered in his heart dissipated, as if he had shed a ten-thousand-jin burden, leaving him feeling much lighter.
Wang Chen withdrew his gaze and stopped looking at the scenery outside.
He sat cross-legged on the mat and began to practice his technique.
In the past half month, Wang Chen had been unable to focus on his cultivation, making no progress in his cultivation level.
The ship from the Four Seas Trading Association takes about ten days to travel from the Yunyang Sect to the imperial capital of Da Qian.
He planned to make good use of these ten days to catch up on the progress he had previously lost in his practice!
In the days that followed, Wang Chen remained secluded in the VIP cabin, not stepping outside.
He took all three meals in his room.
Perhaps due to the special environment and his focused mindset, his technique practice went exceptionally well, and the specific number in his Five Element Technique increased to an unprecedented peak.
If he could maintain this pace, Wang Chen might break through to the Qi Training ninth level within a month!
Unfortunately, on the ninth day after leaving the Yunyang Sect, the merchant ship, which had been flying above the clouds, began to descend.
Tap, tap!
Someone gently knocked on the cabin door.
While practicing his technique, Wang Chen opened his eyes and gestured to open the door.
He saw a charming maid standing at the door, who respectfully bowed and said, “Immortal Master, we are about to arrive at Qianjing.”
Wang Chen nodded, “Understood.”
Qianjing, the imperial capital of Da Qian, is a mundane city with a population of one million.
According to the itinerary, he was to disembark at Qianjing, report to the Yunyang Heavenly Master Sect, and then proceed to guard the county capital.
Boom!
With a dull thud, the flying ship landed on the dock.
Wang Chen stepped out of the VIP cabin, passing through the recently opened outer door to leave the ship.
The moment he exited the cabin, he immediately sensed something amiss!
It felt like moving from a cool, damp place to an extremely dry and hot location; he felt uncomfortable all over.
He even felt a surge of irritation.
There was no spiritual energy.
There was not a trace of natural spiritual energy in the outside world, making Wang Chen, who was accustomed to a spiritually rich environment, suddenly feel the impulse to turn back into the cabin!
Although he was mentally prepared, experiencing the terrible environment of a land devoid of spiritual energy made him truly understand why countless loose cultivators would rather struggle to survive in dangerous foreign domains than come to live in an ordinary place.
Now he understood why many of the inner sect disciples from the Yunyang Sect were reluctant to take on this task!
“You’ll get used to it.”
At that moment, a voice nearby said, “The Celestial Guardians’ residences have spirit gathering formations. If you are willing to spend spirit stones, you can still practice, at least it won’t affect your realm.”
Wang Chen turned to look and saw a young white-robed cultivator standing beside him.
The latter smiled and casually bowed to him, saying, “Nice to meet you, I am Fei Xinghe from Gujian Peak, responsible for guarding Jing’an County!”
Wang Chen had previously known that several inner sect disciples had received the same guarding task and were taking this ship to Da Qian.
The Fei Xinghe before him was undoubtedly one of them!
“So it’s my senior brother from Gujian Peak.”
Wang Chen returned the greeting, “I am Wang Chen from Sunset Peak.”
If Wang Chen remembered correctly, the South Shao County he was responsible for guarding was adjacent to Jing’an County.
This Fei Xinghe from Gujian Peak would be his neighbor!
