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The speed of the Airship was astonishing, like a streak of light cutting through the sky. Zuo Dao and Zhao Yanwu sat inside the vessel, studying the map before them.
Although Zhao Yanwu had traveled this route countless times, the fact that it involved Zuo Dao made her cautious. The map was marked with numerous red dots, indicating all the dangerous locations she had identified.
Looking at those red dots, Zuo Dao regarded her with a peculiar expression. It must take an extraordinary amount of "charm" to make enemies at every turn!
Zhao Yanwu felt her cheeks flush under Zuo Dao's gaze. Just moments ago, she had exuded confidence, but now she appeared as delicate as a jade flower.
"Well, I found something to do out of boredom," she said softly, though Zuo Dao could hear her clearly from such a short distance.
"Oh, Sister Zhao, you really have reached new heights of boredom!" Zuo Dao shook her head, not saying much more.
"Boredom? Nonsense! If it weren't for you, I would have charged through this path long ago!" Zhao Yanwu exclaimed, her brows furrowing as she stood up with hands on her hips, beginning to list Zuo Dao's faults.
The two began to playfully bicker inside the Airship. Although the journey was long and fraught with danger, neither of them seemed particularly concerned. After all, danger was relative; Zhao Yanwu still had a bit of a "fearsome reputation" along this route.
With the ability to traverse distances in an instant and see far beyond ordinary limits, Zuo Dao wouldn't have thought twice about covering hundreds of thousands of miles if they were in the lower realms. However, the space within the Celestial Realm was far more solid and formidable. For her to reach higher realms would still require some time.
The Airship traveled at a speed of around fifty thousand miles per hour under optimal conditions. Given the current situation, Zuo Dao doubted they would arrive at Liu Yue City without encountering any issues.
As they chatted intermittently in the Airship, Zuo Dao occasionally shared insights about formations with Zhao Yanwu. Time flew by quickly; before they knew it, half of their journey had passed.
Zuo Dao exchanged a few words with Zhao Yanwu while also keeping an eye on their surroundings. The high-speed movement caused everything outside to appear as a blur. Ordinary people would see nothing but shadows passing by; however, for cultivators like them, having keen eyesight was essential for their training.
Though Zhao Yanwu felt some apprehension, there were few threats along this route that could pose a danger to her. Many from the younger generation had suffered at her hands before. In general, conflicts among peers in the Celestial Realm rarely involved elders; this was an unspoken rule. The only things they needed to worry about were two specific matters.
One was the original adversary joining forces.
The other was the Heavenly Robber.
The former was somewhat manageable; if they couldn't win, they could at least escape. If someone truly intended to kill, it would break the rules, which was also not allowed. Causing some harm within a certain range could be considered an Experience. However, the latter was a bit troublesome. Generally, it was a fight to the death, and very few Heavenly Robbers would leave survivors—one reason being to avoid being hunted down, and the other to protect their identity.
Zhao Yanwu had specifically instructed Zuo Dao that if they encountered such individuals in the Celestial Realm, they should kill if possible, and if not, they must flee. As long as they could reach a town, they would be safe.
While Zuo Dao kept an eye on the surroundings, he compared it with the map in his hand. The map Zhao Yanwu had was relatively complete. After all, the Celestial Realm was vast.
The Eastern Victory Continent, West Hezhou, Southern Zhanzhou, Northern Continent, Central Continent, Mo Sea, Cloud Mourning Sea, Hundred Rivers Sea, and Sorrowful Sea—each of these nine regions could be described as boundless. The distance between cities could span millions of miles; even those that were relatively close apart required years of travel through a Teleportation Array.
The more Zuo Dao understood, the heavier his heart felt. It seemed like the goal he had set for himself was rather ambitious. Just the few of them were simply not enough!
Seeing Zuo Dao's worried expression, Zhao Yanwu thought he was concerned about the journey ahead and patted his chest to assure him that she would safely take him to Liu Yue City. She also mentioned that with her protection in the Eastern Victory Continent, he could move about freely without any worries.
Zuo Dao smiled and expressed his gratitude. He then cast aside his worries and continued chatting with Zhao Feiyan.
For this trip to Liu Yue City, according to Zhao Yanwu's plan, they would first take an Airship for about one hundred fifty thousand miles to a place called Border Town. There, they would use its Teleportation Array to transfer to Firewind Town. After that, they would fly another one hundred thousand miles to Fengming Town before teleporting to Razor Sand City. Finally, from Razor Sand City, they would directly teleport to their ultimate destination: Liu Yue City.
Although there weren't many stops along the way, each of these towns had Zhao Yanwu's adversaries. If the opponents made even slight moves against them, the time consumed would be far from sufficient. Not to mention that there were even greater dangers during their flight.
After traveling approximately one hundred thousand miles or so, Zhao Yanwu's expression began to grow serious.
"Daozi," she said, "be cautious on this stretch of road. If anything happens, you take the Airship and leave first; don't worry about me."
"How did the Heavenly Robber appear?" Zuo Dao frowned; lacking strength was indeed troublesome.
"Yes, ahead is the Black Forest, where a group of Heavenly Robbers is hiding. Their strength is considerable. Several towns have attempted to eliminate them but failed. It is suspected that the leader of these Heavenly Robbers is a celestial master," Zhao Yanwu's words surprised Zuo Dao.
A celestial master coming out to rob? With his status, he could easily make a name for himself in any city; did he really need to resort to banditry?
Although Zhao Yanwu did not show excessive concern, it was clear that this suspected celestial master posed a threat to him.
The Black Forest was a necessary route for their journey. Initially, Zhao Yanwu had no intention of taking this path, but it would save them a lot of time. Weighing the options, she chose the Black Forest, hoping that with enough luck, they would not encounter this group of Heavenly Robbers.
However, their luck was not good at all; in fact, it was quite unfortunate. Just as Zhao Yanwu finished speaking, a massive energy fluctuation suddenly erupted in front of the Airship.
A gigantic net was now descending towards the Airship.
"Damn it, it's the Blocking Immortal Net," Zhao Yanwu exclaimed in frustration.
It was just an Airship, yet they were deploying the Blocking Immortal Net—this was clearly an attempt to kill!
At this moment, Zuo Dao was no longer the novice he once was; he had gained some understanding of certain techniques and artifacts within the Celestial Realm.
The Blocking Immortal Net could be considered a standard tool used by the War Department in the Celestial Realm. While it was common, not every War Department could afford to use it. Infused with a hint of otherworldly fire essence, the Blocking Immortal Net could shatter an Airship that was overextending itself at high speed.
Moreover, judging by the size of this net, it was definitely meant for dealing with large battleships. The mesh size clearly indicated its purpose: to target objects rather than people.
Zhao Yanwu quickly maneuvered the Airship to halt abruptly and then rapidly retreated. As long as they weren't caught in one fell swoop, their chances of escaping were still quite high.
The airship was indeed a cherished possession of Zhao Yanwu. With just a sudden stop and a swift retreat, Zuo Dao felt nothing at all; the balance of the cup of water remained undisturbed.
"Hey!" The person across from her also noticed the extraordinary nature of the vessel. Zhao Yanwu moved quickly, and before the net could be cast, they had already flown out of the range of the Blocking Immortal Net's attack.
However, as soon as Zhao Yanwu escaped the area of the Blocking Immortal Net, she came to a halt and activated the defensive formation on the ship.
"You stay inside. If things go wrong, you leave first. I'll catch up soon," Zhao Yanwu said, handing over control of the airship to Zuo Dao before leaping out without waiting for any objections.
"Who dares to block my path?" Zhao Yanwu shouted as she appeared.
"Oh, boss, turns out you're a girl!" The ambusher did not respond directly but continued to converse in the shadows.
"Not bad looking. You've all grown up. It's been a while since I've encountered such a pretty face; I can hardly wait."
"If the boss hasn't spoken yet, we should wait until she's done."
Several voices echoed in the air, their words dripping with shamelessness.
Zhao Yanwu paid them no mind, keeping her gaze alert towards the void ahead. With her hands clasped behind her back, she began to flick her fingers rhythmically.
Zuo Dao observed this carefully and couldn't help but admire Zhao Yanwu's demeanor.
The attackers were in no rush to reveal themselves, instead opting to hurl crude taunts in an attempt to provoke their opponent. Yet Zhao Yanwu remained unfazed, her finger movements growing quicker.
Just as she was about to complete her preparations, a dozen figures suddenly materialized in front of her. The leader was cloaked in black robes, completely shrouded within them, and the others were similarly dressed, making it impossible to discern their shapes or faces.
Zhao Yanwu had learned from Zuo Dao that this was considered standard equipment for a Heavenly Robber. Aside from a few exceptions, most people were equipped like this. The black robe itself was a treasure, capable of blocking the detection of Divine Sense.
Zhao Yanwu also informed him that the Heavenly Robbers in the celestial realm often held dual identities. When donned in this black robe, he was a ruthless Heavenly Robber. But once he removed it, he could be anyone from the Celestial Realm.
The voice of the one who sought the path sounded slightly grim as they appeared and immediately issued an attack order.
"Act quickly. The opponent is an Array Master; we cannot allow her to complete the formation."
Upon hearing the term "Array Master," the other Heavenly Robbers took it seriously. While an Array Master's offensive power might not be strong, allowing one to complete a formation would lead to significant trouble. Before the leader's words had even faded, they unleashed their attacks.
Zhao Yanwu did not expect her identity to be seen through so quickly, nor did she anticipate being attacked first. She could only sigh inwardly, abandoning her planned formation and retreating in hopes of dodging the initial wave of attacks while seeking an opportunity to counterattack.
However, her opponents were relentless, and their techniques suggested they had experience in dealing with Array Masters. The continuous barrage forced Zhao Yanwu to set up defensive formations in front of her.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Heavenly Robbers smirked ominously and vanished into thin air again, preparing to deliver a lethal strike against Zhao Yanwu.
At this moment, Zhao Yanwu was exhausted from fending off the attacks from the Heavenly Robbers and had no time to consider anything else as danger quietly approached.
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