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Chapter 1078: Crossing the Stream on Horseback
Chapter 1078: Crossing the Stream on Horseback
The riding squad encircled the carriage, leaving only one opening, where they lit a bonfire and set up a soup pot and barbecue rack.
The First People who accompanied them went hunting and soon returned with a substantial amount of game. The wild goats here were a common prey for their ancestors. They skinned and cleaned the goats by the river, removed the organs, and cut the meat into pieces to skewer.
The One-Eyed Elder personally grilled the meat, and their barbecue was exceptional, seasoned with their unique secret spice blend, a flavor rarely found elsewhere.
Gao Ming sat on a wooden stool, watching the dancing sparks in the fire. He took off his glasses and wiped them with a soft cloth, saying to Chen Chuan, "Brother-Brother, the document exchange on the continent went very smoothly, but I feel it was too easy, as if someone was deliberately looking out for us."
He put his glasses back on, the firelight reflecting off the lenses. "Even with the help of Daxun's local companies, it shouldn't have been this fast. I initially estimated five days, but it was done in just two."
Gui Zihan silently sat beside him, holding his sword.
Chen Chuan was not surprised. He smiled and said, "Someone wants us to find what we're looking for easily, so they can take over. They've already considered what we seek as their own, so they're making things convenient for us."
The One-Eyed Elder didn't understand their conversation, but he felt a sense of reassurance from Chen Chuan's tone. After grilling the meat, he immediately stood up and respectfully offered the first skewer to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan thanked him and took the skewer. The meat was tender and juicy, infused with a rich fruity aroma. As he ate, he could feel a faint trace of energy spreading through his body.
This was a rare occurrence, and although it couldn't compare to the creatures in the Convergence Zone, it was still an energy supplement beneficial for fighters.
He suspected that the unique environment here might be related to the Voice of Star Spirits.
After Chen Chuan finished eating, the One-Eyed Elder bowed to him and then distributed the remaining skewers to the others.
Upon reaching the ancestral land, they felt like they were the hosts. As hosts, they wanted to treat their honored guests, who had come from afar and were willing to help them.
After finishing the skewer in his hand, Chen Chuan returned to his single-person tent and took out the synthetic medicine provided by the government.
These medicines could sustain an ordinary person for half a year, but in Chen Chuan's case, they would last about a month if used sparingly. However, if he could find what he needed in the Holy Land, he wouldn't have to worry about this anymore.
He took a portion of the medicine and began his meditation for the night.
The night passed in a flash.
The next morning, Chen Chuan assessed his condition. With the Divergent Tissue already growing, the medicine indeed accelerated his progress.
He had a solid foundation, and every increment in strength was astonishing.
However, when compared to a true and complete opponent from the Realm of the Ancient Path, he wasn't sure how he would fare.
Perhaps he would encounter one this time?
The Voice of Star Spirits was too important for the Federation to let go easily, and knowing he was there, they might deploy such an opponent. He hadn't forgotten that someone from the Yuanren Company was also keeping an eye on him.
Now that he had left the visiting group, he had given them an opportunity, and they probably couldn't resist. If they did arrive, he might confirm one of his suspicions.
Chen Chuan didn't feel intimidated by the upcoming confrontation; instead, he felt a sense of anticipation.
As the morning light gradually brightened, the entire riding squad had packed up and was ready to move on. They entered the Silver Veil Mountains directly.
Initially, the terrain inside the mountain was relatively flat, making the journey smooth. They hardly encountered anyone; over eighty years ago, the Federation's religious groups had wiped out the last sacrificial personnel and tribes here, and many ancient ruins had been demolished. Since then, the First People rarely visited this place.
This time, whenever they encountered sacrificial pillars, the One-Eyed Elder and his team would stop to offer sacrifices. For those less severely damaged, they would even restore and straighten them.
This practice effectively left a trail of their passage, but with so many people in the squad, their tracks were already hard to conceal.
After another day of traveling through the mountains, they reached a canyon at noon the next day.
According to the map, they needed to follow this canyon to reach an essential sacrificial site, a crucial passage to the Voice of Star Spirits. However, the front end of the canyon was blocked by fallen rocks and trees, appearing to be a deliberate obstruction.
The One-Eyed Elder said, "The Federation's religious groups intentionally blocked this path. When I was younger, I followed the sacrificial elders through the mountains, taking a few days to bypass this. I still remember the location roughly."
The person in charge of logistics stepped forward and said, "Chen Chu Chang, this means we'll have to leave our horses and carriage behind and only carry the most critical supplies."
Chen Chuan glanced ahead and signaled to Zhao Ming, who was flying above. Zhao immediately headed towards the canyon.
Zhao Ming wore a custom Jieping, which allowed him to share what he saw with Chen Chuan.
Even without a field signal, this equipment enabled information exchange between the two within a short distance. With his powerful spiritual strength, Chen Chuan focused his attention and received more information.
After a while, he had a clear understanding of the canyon's situation. Only the front section was blocked, while the rest remained intact. However, the canyon was narrow, and the sides were steep, making it impossible to pass through directly. They would have to traverse the canyon walls.
But that would be too troublesome.
Chen Chuan walked to the front and stretched out his hand towards the canyon entrance. The others didn't know what he was doing, but Gui Zihan couldn't help but look up.
"Close your eyes," Chen Chuan instructed.
The group instinctively obeyed, and in that moment of closing their eyes, they felt a flash of light outside their bodies. After a while, they heard a rumbling sound, followed by a powerful gust of air pushing them.
When they tried to open their eyes, they saw that all the debris, mud, and tree trunks blocking the front of the canyon had been cleared away, revealing the road ahead. Scorching air waves filled the air.
The group was shocked by the sight, and their breathing became rapid. However, many of them had witnessed Chen Chuan's strike that brought down the monster airship, so they managed to remain calm.
The First People, on the other hand, looked at Chen Chuan with awe. According to legends, only the warriors of the sacred land possessed such destructive power.
The One-Eyed Elder, the most knowledgeable among them, muttered, "Divine Guardian..."
Chen Chuan waited for a while, until the hot steam in the canyon dissipated a bit, before saying, "Let's go." He led his horse forward and mounted it, riding ahead at a slow pace.
The others hurried to follow.
As they entered the canyon, they realized that not only had the obstructing mud and rocks been cleared, but the canyon itself had been widened. A shockwave pattern radiated outward, altering the shape of the mountain walls on both sides. In many places, sand and gravel had crystallized, leaving behind a scorching aura. The ground felt hot under their feet.
This deepened the First People's awe, but it also brought a surge of confidence.
About an hour after they passed through, a riding squad of more than twenty people appeared. They wore wide-brimmed ranch hats and blood-red cloaks, identifying them as Blood Hunter Cavalry.
The leader, upon seeing the scene at the front of the canyon, reined in his horse and whistled. "Soul Impact? I don't like the people of Daxun, but I appreciate this guy's straightforwardness."
He turned to a middle-aged man riding beside him and said, "There's a Chamber Martial Artist among them, Master Bai Shi. It's up to you."
Master Bai Shi was a mixed-race man with a slightly elongated face, prominent cheekbones, and a firm jawline. His skin exuded a subtle sense of life energy flow. He wore a black martial arts uniform and nodded resolutely.
The leader felt reassured. Master Bai Shi was a Xinsiang Style martial artist from the Chamber, renowned for his exchanges and sparring with various martial artists from the Federation and the West Continent. His passion for martial arts was legendary, and he never missed an opportunity to face strong opponents. His skills were said to have reached the pinnacle.
This time, they were preparing to attack Kavatuya and had invited Master Bai Shi to join them. But after reviewing Chen Chuan's information, Master Bai Shi had decided to come.
"Let's go," he said.
The leader flicked his whip, and the group rode their Implant Horses swiftly into the canyon.
After more than two hours, Chen Chuan and his group exited the canyon and reached an open area with geysers erupting steam and a thin golden mist enveloping the surroundings. The air carried an exotic fragrance, a blend of hot spring steam and an unknown plant's scent.
The ground beneath them vibrated slightly, and they could sense a subterranean power flowing deep underground.
When they arrived, the One-Eyed Elder volunteered to lead the way. An hour later, they reached a high-ceilinged cave shrouded in smoke. The elder, slightly excited, said, "This is it. The entrance I entered last time is here."
Chen Chuan checked the map and confirmed that this was indeed a passage to the Voice of Star Spirits. He turned back to Gui Zihan and said, "Gui, you take the lead and go in first. I'll handle some matters and join you soon."
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(End of Chapter)
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