Chapter 122 : Going to the Endless Mountain Range
Chapter 122 : Going to the Endless Mountain Range
A tense atmosphere had engulfed Willow City as the residents looked on, utterly astonished by the sheer brutality displayed by Su Yen.
They stood rooted to the spot, holding their breath with eyes cast skyward, trying to make sense of the unfolding spectacle.
As the question of why Su Yen had whistled lingered in their minds, a sharp, ear-piercing screech rent the air.
A colossal creature plummeted from the heavens, its immense wingspan spanning over five meters, casting an imposing shadow on the city below.
Its sharp, intimidating blue eyes exuded an aura of dread that sent shivers down the spines of all who beheld it.
This majestic creature was none other than Su Yen's formidable mount: the Blue Wing Eagle.
In a fluid motion, Su Yen leaped onto the back of the Blue Wing Eagle, and the creature soared into the sky, vanishing from sight in the blink of an eye.
"Is that the Sect master's mount? What a powerful beast!" murmured the onlookers in amazement, their hearts brimming with admiration for the magnificent creature that now carried their Sect master away.
Biyu, in particular, gazed upon the receding figure of the Blue Wing Eagle with profound reverence. It was at this moment that she heard Su Yen's voice echoing in her head.
Receiving a series of commands from Su Yen, her eyes burned with renewed determination, eager to fulfill the duties entrusted to her.
On the back of the Blue Wing Eagle, Su Yen maintained his stoic composure, clutching the battered and unconscious Blood Whisperer leader.
The Blood Whisperer leader grunted intermittently, still unconscious, as various cracks marred his deformed, skeletal frame.
Su Yen's earlier punch had pushed him to the brink of death, rendering the ancient entity supporting him incapable of sustaining his life any longer.
With Blue Wing soaring at breathtaking speed, they quickly reached the boundary of the Endless Mountain Range, embarking on the next stage of their journey.
Reaching the boundary of the Endless Mountain Range, Blue Wing let out a fearful screech and sent a message to Su Yen through its spirit sense.
"Master, this is a dangerous place. Can we not enter?" the Blue Wing implored, its sense of trepidation unmistakable.
Su Yen furrowed his brow as he took in the fear radiating from his trusty mount. This was his first venture into the foreboding depths of the Endless Mountain Range.
While rumors abounded about the range's enigmatic and perilous nature, the veracity of such tales was uncertain.
The history of the Endless Mountain Range was shrouded in mystery, with stories of it housing terrifying and enigmatic beings who were imprisoned within its confines.
What exactly these beings were—whether monstrous beasts or powerful humans—remained an unanswered question.
However, Su Yen was not one to be deterred by rumors and legends. "Just keep going; nothing will happen," he reassured the Blue Wing.
Reluctantly, the massive creature rolled its enormous eyes and continued flying deeper into the heart of the mountain range.
Its unease was palpable, but with Su Yen on its back, it had little choice but to press forward.
As they ventured deeper into the mountain range, they encountered a multitude of bizarre, unsettling formations.
The Blue Wing quivered with fear, its instinct urging it to turn back and flee. Yet, with Su Yen as its rider, it continued onward, driven by an unwilling determination.
Countless towering peaks loomed in the distance, their eerie structures sending chills down the spine of any who gazed upon them.
Su Yen, although resolute, couldn't deny that these strange, otherworldly mountains filled him with an inexplicable sense of dread.
As they reached their destination, Su Yen's mental fortitude held fast against the suffocating dread that had threatened to overwhelm him moments earlier.
He cast a discerning gaze at the outward appearance of the mountain, recognizing that its benign facade was a mere ruse.
Without hesitation, he dismounted from the Blue Wing, his earlier apprehension giving way to a resolute determination. His arrival had marked a shift in the oppressive atmosphere, and he no longer felt stifled.
When Blue Wing noticed was off its back, it soared higher to the sky and escaped from the Endless Mountain Range. It couldn't withstand the dreadful pressure in the mountain.
As for Su Yen, with the Blood Whisperer leader cradled in one hand, he stood before the mountain's imposing form.
He uttered cryptic, incantation-like words, causing the air to tremble ever so slightly.
The mountain responded, revealing a concealed path before him.
With casual indifference, Su Yen tossed the Blood Whisperer leader aside and embarked on his journey into the hidden tunnel.
As he delved deeper into the darkness, the air grew frigid and tension hung palpably in the silence. His solitary footsteps echoed loudly, the only sound to be heard.
With each measured step he took, the pervasive sense of dread within the tunnel intensified. The hair on his body stood on end, and his once-calm heart now raced within his chest.
For the first time, he experienced this profound sense of foreboding, as though his very being resonated with an innate knowledge of an impending, insurmountable threat that emanated from the depths of his soul.
As Su Yen neared the end of the dark, foreboding tunnel, his instincts sounded the alarm of imminent peril. Acting swiftly, he leaped to the side just in the nick of time.
Bang!
A formidable sword strike rent the air and struck the spot he had occupied moments earlier. Su Yen exhaled a cool breath, his brow knitted in concentration as he shifted his gaze toward the source of the attack.
A legion of corpses, each emanating a menacing aura, rushed menacingly toward him. With a wry click of his tongue, Su Yen muttered, "So this is where you came from."
In the blink of an eye, he deftly dodged the oncoming attacks, repositioning himself in front of a particularly aggressive corpse.
With a powerful punch to its chest, he sent it hurtling into the unforgiving mountain wall.
Bang!
The corpse's skull separated from its body, yet there was no respite for Su Yen as another wave of attacks descended upon him.
Utilizing his exceptional agility and movement skills, he gracefully danced amidst the flurry of strikes. He reappeared before a different corpse, this time delivering a deadly uppercut.
Crack!
The corpse's skull was once again detached from its body. With fluid precision, Su Yen confronted yet another of his lifeless adversaries, his powerful fist meeting the creature's chest with a brutal impact.
The resounding echoes of battle filled the tunnel as Su Yen faced wave after wave of corpses. Their numbers seemed daunting at first, but in the face of Su Yen's ruthless efficiency, they proved no match for his might.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After a grueling few minutes, the onslaught of corpses finally ceased. Su Yen landed a final, powerful punch to the chest of the last remaining corpse.
Thousands of lifeless forms now lay strewn on the ground, their dismembered parts scattered about.
Although these corpses had appeared fearsome initially, when confronted with Su Yen's brutal efficiency, they were rendered powerless and lifeless.
Taking a deep breath, he pressed on and entered a vast chamber, where an imposing, ancient figure stood at the center, surrounded by thousands of coffins.