activa-t Chapter 245: Above The Clouds
Chapter 245: Above The Clouds
The sky is wide and deep blue, occasionally dotted with a few white clouds, reflecting the bright sunlight, bringing a sense of tranquility and joy. The flying boat relies on a pair of huge sails, as if it has sprouted wings and is soaring in the sky.
Below is a vast expanse of land, nestled among mountains and water, layer upon layer, with extremely beautiful scenery. From the height of the flying boat, everything appears tiny, with bustling activity, as if everything is within grasp.
No wonder many people, after acquiring wealth and power, always prefer to live in high places. The feeling of overlooking everything, with the world in one's hands, is indeed wonderful.
Chu Shen sits at the bow of the boat, gazing into the distance, as if he has gained some enlightenment.
Li Xiangqi, who is behind him, has an expressionless face, playing the role of a qualified bodyguard, but her emotions are complex deep down.
As a Gold Core-level expert carefully cultivated by the Dantai family, her mission is to protect the safety of the Dantai family members. Dantai Liyue, in particular, can be said to have grown up under her watchful eyes, and their bond is extremely deep.
However, Dantai Liyue, at such a young age, unexpectedly got married and even had a cute son. For Li Xiangqi, a female cultivator with a long lifespan, it was quite sudden.
That feeling is like having a carefully nurtured cabbage suddenly devoured by a wild boar. It can't be summed up with just a "damn".
But there is another feeling that Li Xiangqi cannot put into words, and that is the feeling of time slipping away, like flowing water.
Although she is a Gold Core female cultivator with strong power, she is still a woman. To say that she has never thought about being loved by a man and giving birth to her own adorable baby would be self-deception.
However, because she is a Gold Core female cultivator with a long lifespan, in other words, she is getting older, she can no longer pursue love and passion without reservation like young people can.
She has already missed the most vibrant stage of her life, and the rest of her life is long and no longer as youthful and beautiful.
Watching Dantai Liyue get married and have children at such a young age, it is inevitable to feel emotional. Watching Chu Shen being so carefree and confident also brings about a sense of sentiment.
What's more important is that along the way, she has devoted too much to her cultivation and has received too much favor from the Dantai family. All of this has become invisible shackles, making it difficult for her to give up her responsibilities and pursue personal happiness.
BE.....
She glanced at Chu Shen, actually this kid is quite handsome, she doesn't dislike him.
It's just that when she thinks about his age and status, she can't help but feel regretful and feel a bit shameless about her thoughts.
Even if it really happens, how should she get along with Dantai Liyue?
Should she call her sister, or should she call her sister?
In the end, it's an impossible thing.
In this way, she feels a bit envious and jealous, a bit self-pitying, and a bit tangled and full of bad intentions.
She just concealed it well and no one else noticed anything unusual. Even Captain Gold Core, who hurriedly came to report the situation to Chu Shen, didn't notice anything.
"Deputy Palace Master, there's a situation ahead!"
This war flying ship was named "Lanfeng," meaning the blade riding the wind. It was considered a powerful military force in the Langxuan Heavenly Palace. The captain, Wang Chongyao, was even a Gold Core cultivator.
The flying ship was equipped with a team of 180 cultivators. Aside from the fifty or so people assisting Wang Chongyao in controlling the ship, the rest were combat personnel who could be deployed in battle. Their combat power was definitely not lacking, not to mention the Lanfeng's own numerous attack weapons such as the spiritual cannon, capable of destroying cities and nations.
Not to mention, there were several smaller flying ships flying alongside the Lanfeng, each with a smaller number. They were the boats of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty's diplomatic mission and armed merchant ships sent by the Langxuan Heavenly Palace's prominent families. They carried a large amount of supplies and personnel for communication with the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty.
Now, Wang Chongyao hurriedly came to report, indicating that the situation ahead was unusual.
Chu Shen no longer admired the scenery. "What's going on?"
Wang Chongyao said, "The observers have discovered that there is a large accumulation of clouds ahead being violently disturbed. It's either an astonishingly large natural storm or powerful cultivators engaged in battle. I request a change in course."
Chu Shen looked in the direction Wang Chongyao mentioned. It was far away, without the support of long-range viewing tools, but he could still see the turbulent clouds, indicating an unrestful scene. "Allow a change in course. Although we are not afraid of trouble, it's better to avoid it if possible. Caution is paramount."
"Yes!" Wang Chongyao breathed a sigh of relief.
... Seeking flowers...
The cultivation world has never been peaceful. There have been countless instances of powerful individuals meeting unfortunate ends. Nowadays, cultivators have become more cautious and fewer foolish individuals like Tian Laoda and Tian Erzi can be found. Even treating others with warmth and courtesy has become a trend. As for backstabbing... well, that's a fine tradition that cannot be ignored.
After the Lanfeng ship displayed its signal flags, the entire fleet began to change course, preparing to bypass the area ahead.
However, many people, including Chu Shen, were still very interested in what was happening there. They used long-range observation tools to observe the distance. Chu Shen didn't know what tools others were using, but he was using the "Pseudo Eight Trigrams Mirror". Judging from the curious expression on Li Xiangqi's face as she watched from the side, the effect was quite good. Even if it wasn't 4K, it was still high-definition, much better than ordinary observation tools.
However, the scene reflected on the mirror was far from laughable.
It was a battlefield in full swing, with countless mortals fighting to the death, fiercely clashing in and around the city. Corpses, blood, flames, smoke... creating a scene reminiscent of hell.
In the sky above the city, four or five powerful cultivators were also engaged in a bloody battle. Every move they made influenced the ever-changing winds and clouds. Their cultivation base was at least at the Gold Core level, and among them, the two engaged in the most intense battle were definitely at the Nascent Soul level. After all, even their Nascent Souls, which were similar to their true selves, had been released. The intense battle was evident.
"What's going on?" Chu Shen compared the map of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty in surprise. Yes, this place belonged to the southern part of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty, not the heavily guarded northern border. How could such a bloody battle scene occur here?
Just as he was puzzled, Wang Chongyang ran over again. "Vice Palace Master, someone has broken formation and headed towards the area of cloud transformation!"
Chu Shen looked up and saw a flying boat changing its course and rushing towards the area of cloud transformation. The boat was flying the flags of several prestigious families, and now a flag of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty was also raised.
It seems they have already discovered that a major battle is taking place in the area of cloud transformation. The members of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty's mission have convinced some of the prestigious families to send reinforcements to the battlefield.