Feng Tianming walked over and said to Xiao Chen. After seeing Xiao Chen's strength, Feng Tianming could no longer ignore his strength. So he came over to seek his opinion.
Xiao Chen knew a little about the Black Smoke Mountain Range. A Rank 7 flying Spirit Beast, the Black Smoke Condor, rested at the highest peak of the mountain range.
They were not high in rank, but there were many of them. Each time they moved, there would be at least ten thousand of them.
Regular merchant groups would circle around the vast Black Smoke Mountain Range, taking a long journey. Although it was time-consuming, it was safe.
"There are three places we can break in. We feel that the Black Smoke Condor is the easiest. The other two places are much more troublesome."
Then, Feng Tianming explained the situation of the other two places to Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen felt that there was nothing wrong, so he agreed to make his breakthrough in the Black Smoke Mountain Range.
Feng Tianming glanced at the wooden box wrapped in black cloth. He felt somewhat curious, but he did not ask anything.
An hour later, the enormous golden warship, Imperial Dragon, flew over. The few of them didn't waste any time and directly walked up to the bow.
When the Imperial Dragon flew at full speed, it could reach Mach 7, much faster than a regular Martial Monarch. Furthermore, it did not need to stop to rest. It was perfect for traveling.
Around the hull of the ship, there was a faint layer of protective shield, blocking the air outside. Feng Tianming stood on the warship's bow with an extremely grave expression. The Wan Clan had a Martial Sage. If the other party was not willing to hand over Feng Feixue, they would be at their wit's end.
Feng Feixue had not gone willingly. Without Feng Tianming and the others' help, Wan Feng would not have been able to bring her away.
If Feng Tianming had killed this person earlier, things would not have been as difficult as they were now. Feng Tianming blamed himself.
"Xiao Chen, what cultivation realm has your combat prowess reached?"
Now that things had reached this point, there was no point in overthinking it. Feng Tianming collected his thoughts and started chatting with Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen was only an Inferior Grade Martial Monarch. However, he had beaten the Medial Grade Martial Monarch, Feng Tianhua, to the point where he could not retaliate. Feng Tianming wanted to know Xiao Chen's true strength.
"Based on the standards of the Sky Dome Realm, a regular Superior Grade Martial Monarch would not be a match for me. As for the Kunlun Realm's Martial Monarchs, I cannot say much about them, "Xiao Chen said directly, not hiding anything.
Feng Tianming felt startled in his heart. Despite such shocking strength, Xiao Chen spoke of it so casually.
However, the other party no longer used the standards of the Sky Dome Realm to measure him. Such a mentality was understandable.
The Spiritual Energy in the Kunlun Realm was several times denser than in the lower realms. Although they were both Inferior Grade Martial Monarchs, the Kunlun Realm's Martial Monarchs had much more Essence than the lower-realm Martial Monarchs.
There was even a rumor that the bottlenecks of cultivators in the Kunlun Realm were even harder to break through than in the lower realms. However, once one succeeded in breaking through, the benefits of the body were not something that the lower realms could compare to.
There were many more high-ranked Cultivation Techniques in the Kunlun Realm than in the Sky Dome Realm. The quality of Martial Monarchs was not something the lower realms could compare to.
Along the way, the two did not run into any trouble. Soon, the Black Smoke Mountain Range appeared before their eyes. A long stretch of pitch-black clouds lingered in the sky above the many peaks.
After the Imperial Dragon appeared, the dark clouds quickly drifted over. One would only notice them when they got close.
The so called dark clouds were actually formed from numerous Blacksmoke Eagles, and they covered the sky and blotted out the sun. Merely this impetus caused one's heart to palpitate without end.
Feng Tianming said somewhat anxiously, "The energy barrier will not be able to block all the Black Smoke Condors. The beaks of those Black Smoke Condors are extremely sharp; they can easily pierce through any metal.
"You and I need to kill all the Black Smoke Condors that barge in quickly. Otherwise, the ship will be pecked through, and we will be forced to land."
The situation was dire. Xiao Chen understood that the other party was not lying. He placed his right hand on his saber hilt and waited quietly for the Black Smoke Condors to attack.
There were no Royal Clan members on the Imperial Dragon. Feng Tianming's five personal guards controlled the warship. They could only rely on Xiao Chen and Feng Tianming to defend it. "Bang! Bang!
Bang! "
Black shadows covered the sky and covered the earth as they attacked. Everywhere they looked, they were all sturdy Black Smoke Condors, their bodies emitting thick black gas.
The Black Smoke Condors' beaks were like iron hooks and their claws were even harder than Frost Iron. They continuously struck the Imperial Dragon's energy barrier. At this moment, the huge warship seemed as small as an ant. It swayed left and right, rocking continuously.
Xiao Chen stood on the deck and closed his eyes, not moving at all. He only used his Spiritual Sense to scan every corner of the warship, not missing a single spot.
Feng Tianming's expression turned even graver. If not for the fact that he was in a rush for two days, he would not have taken this risk.
"Ka!"
There was a crisp sound, and a small crack appeared in the energy barrier. Soon, a hole appeared, and a Black Smoke Condor let out a shrill cry as it entered.
"Xiu!"
However, before the Black Smoke Condor could move, a saber light flashed, and the huge Black Smoke Condor was chopped in half.
When Feng Tianming saw Xiao Chen kill a Black Smoke Condor at lightning speed, he calmed down. He leaped up and arrived before the hole. Then, he placed his hands on the energy barrier.
Xiao Chen's Quintessence flowed out from his hands and quickly mended the hole.
The warship's defensive formation provided the energy barrier. As long as the formation did not break, it could be mended in an instant. This was why Feng Tianming dared to choose this place as his breakthrough point. "Ka! Ka!
Ka! Ka! "
A few more holes appeared, and ten-odd Black Smoke Condors flew over from all directions. Their ferocious auras spread out. These Black Smoke Condors were crafty; they did not clash head-on with Xiao Chen. Instead, they flew to the sides of the warship and the deck, trying to destroy it.
"Thunder Shadow Chop!"
Xiao Chen soared into the air, and a Blue Dragon image moved under his feet. He took seven steps in the air and killed a Black Smoke Condor with one saber strike. Then, the seven afterimages merged.
Xiao Chen swung his saber and instantly killed the remaining three Black Smoke Condors, not giving them any chance to retaliate.
"Xiao Chen, do you need help?" Feng Tianming asked as he mended the hole.
Xiao Chen replied sullenly, "There's no need. Just focus on mending the hole."
The two split up the work. Xiao Chen was responsible for killing the Black Smoke Condors while Feng Tianming focused on mending the hole. Under the intense fluctuations, the warship moved forward, wobbling.
At the most dangerous moment, more than a hundred holes appeared. Xiao Chen executed the Thunder Shadow Chop five times in a row. However, he still could not clear out all the Black Smoke Condors in a short time.
When a Black Smoke Condor landed on the deck, it pecked ferociously with its long beak. A deep crack immediately appeared in the tough deck.
At the critical moment, Xiao Chen used the Purple Thunder Arrow and Veritable Flame to kill the Black Smoke Condor, avoiding a calamity.
After flying like this for four hours, the Imperial Dragon was five hundred kilometers away from the Black Smoke Mountain Range. Only then did the Black Smoke Condors slowly leave.
When the dark clouds scattered and they saw the sky again, the two heaved a sigh of relief at the same time.
Feng Tianming said somewhat joyfully, "Fortunately, we managed to pass. The warship's Spirit Stones are almost depleted. If we had held on for another fifteen minutes, the energy barrier would have failed."
The energy barrier around the warship had already dimmed significantly. Its defensive capabilities were at least ten times weaker than before. Feng Tianming was not lying.
Just at this moment, Xiao Chen suddenly frowned. He quickly said, "There is danger! Quintessence, protect yourself!"
Feng Tianming's face sank. Although he was astonished, he still did as Xiao Chen said. Quintessence spread out from his entire body, forming a nearly solid light barrier. "Bang! Bang!
Bang! "
Ten dazzling beams of light shot out from ten kilometers in front. In an instant, they struck the dimmed energy barrier, not giving the Imperial Dragon any chance to turn around.
"Boom!"
An intense explosion resounded, and the Imperial Dragon exploded in the air, turning into a clump of light. Countless fragments flew everywhere. Xiao Chen and the others quickly fell to the ground.
Ten warships stood in the distant sky. A person stood on the bow of the leading warship. As he looked at the Imperial Dragon, which had turned into a clump of light, he smiled faintly and said, "You can't even withstand a single blow. Let's go."
The ten Ancient Demonic Energy Cannons had exhausted a total of ten thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones. Even if the Imperial Dragon's energy barrier was intact, it would still be somewhat lacking. Now that the energy barrier was practically useless, it would be even worse.
Xiao Chen and Feng Tianming had used their Quintessence to protect themselves in advance. Furthermore, the warship had blocked some of the shockwaves from the Ancient Demonic Energy Cannons. Hence, they did not suffer any serious injuries.
Although the other five had not received any warning, they had been inside the warship. Hence, the shockwaves were much weaker, and their injuries were not that serious.
However, now that the warship was destroyed, it would be impossible for them to rush back before Feng Feixue's wedding.
After the group landed, Feng Tianming said hatefully, "The Wan Clan's people are too ruthless. Unexpectedly, they ambushed us here in advance."
With the warship destroyed, there was no way for them to rush back in advance. By the time the wedding was over, everything would be settled. What was done was done. No one would be able to salvage the situation.
Xiao Chen remained calm and collected as he glanced at Feng Tianming's bodyguard. Then, he pulled off the strip of cloth covering his forehead and said, "Take my throne and rush over. Although it is slower than the Imperial Dragon's warship, it is still faster than a cultivator over a long distance."
The explosive speed of a cultivator was faster than a regular warship. However, it was troublesome for a cultivator to replenish their Quintessence. Traveling for a long time would not be as efficient as using a Secret Treasure.
A light flickered, and a mysterious scarlet throne floated quietly on a clump of red clouds in front.
Xiao Chen took the lead and landed on the throne. He said calmly, "Come up quickly. If I use my full power, we should still be able to make it."
Feng Tianming's group of six stood on the clump of red clouds in shock. Clearly, they found this Secret Treasure very miraculous.
"Xiu!"
A scarlet light flickered as Xiao Chen operated the scarlet throne. It turned into a scarlet arrow high in the sky and quickly headed for the Great Jin Nation.
Feng Tianming smiled happily and said, "Xiao Chen, it is fortunate that you have this move. Otherwise, we would have to return empty-handed."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and did not deny it. Instead, he used his Spiritual Sense to observe the expressions of Feng Tianming's five bodyguards.
After a while, Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense. He had a rough idea of what was going on.
The headquarters of the Wan Clan's merchant association was an independent city in the Great Jin Nation called Wan Clan City. This city was several times larger than Mohe City.
Three days later, the group arrived outside Wan Clan City. The city walls were filled with red lanterns. There was a festive atmosphere at the city gates; there was an endless stream of people coming and going.
"Ha ha! The wedding of the Wan Clan's Young Master is really grand. I heard that the disciples of the ten great sects and eight Noble Clans are all rushing over to offer their congratulations."
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