YM778.TV Chapter 241: The Flying Caravan
Chapter 241: The Flying Caravan
"Yes!" the Crimson Fox girls responded in unison, heading toward the golden tree to resume their cultivation.
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When Tang San returned to Academy Town, it was already late. There was no point in going to work today, so he simply returned to his room to consolidate his cultivation.
Having broken through to the seventh order, what he needed to do next was to prepare for his eventual breakthrough to godhood. Once he achieved godhood in this realm, many things would change. Naturally, the most difficult step for him was going to be this exact breakthrough.
The Celestial Fox Vision could conceal his aura, making him appear part of this world. However, once he achieved godhood and his very essence reached a fundamentally different level, his identity as a foreigner could no longer be concealed. After all, he had come here with that bit of his original divine consciousness; only by relinquishing it could he truly blend into this world.
But if he gave up his divine consciousness, he could never find his way back and reunite with his old companions and family. Thus, no matter what, he had to preserve his divine consciousness, and he had to cultivate in such a way that this divine consciousness could recover.
According to his understanding of this plane, even the highest level of existence was unlikely to match his previous level. However, the moment he achieved godhood, he would inevitably be rejected by the entire plane, which would be the time of greatest risk. Therefore, he had to thoroughly prepare before attempting to reach that realm.
Of course, this was still far off. After reaching the seventh order, simply absorbing energy was far insufficient. He needed to continue accumulating experience and power. His body was still too young, and a body that hadn\'t fully developed couldn\'t just be forced to grow prematurely.
He needed to continue refining himself. He was now at the seventh order, but he hadn\'t managed to bring all his Demonic God Transformations up to the same level as his cultivation. This was a must when breaking through to godhood. Therefore, at this point, he couldn’t think about the eighth and ninth orders; he had other priorities.
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A caravan was flying through the air, moving from the central region of the Daemon Continent toward Kali City in the northeastern part of the continent.
Yes, it was flying through the air. Snow-white pegasi drew the vehicles.
The Pegasus Clan ranked among the foremost of the equine races. They were much larger than ordinary horses, with body lengths exceeding four meters and shoulder heights over two and a half meters. Massive wings unfolded behind them, spanning over six meters. Although their flight speed couldn’t compare with avian demons, they were able to sustain flight while pulling or carrying heavy burdens.
The Pegasi were not easily tamed; after all, they were not just ordinary animals but demons. Adult Pegasi had the strength of the sixth order, and the exceptional ones among them could surpass the seventh order. To use them as mounts, one had to be at least a ninth-order powerhouse; as for having them pull a carriage, that was something on a completely different level.
Yet this airborne caravan consisted of not one but five carriages, four of which were each pulled by four Pegasi!
Sturdy upright beams connected to the Pegasi, and the stabilizers at their rear kept the flying carriages steady.
Moreover, the carriage in the very center was pulled by eight Pegasi, each of exceptionally large size, their pristine white wings edged with faint colors. These were the Celestial Steeds of the Pegasus Clan. Every Celestial Steed possessed eighth-order cultivation, and they had the purest bloodline of the Pegasus Clan.
Riding in a flying carriage was something reserved for only the most esteemed of the demon clans, according to the regulations of the Empyrean Dominion. One had to possess at least a golden bloodline and god-level cultivation to even qualify for flying vehicle travel.
As for traveling in a carriage drawn by eight Celestial Steeds... that honor was reserved only for the Ancestral Council of Elders.
The Ancestral Council of Elders comprises the Demon Emperors and Celestial Nymph Emperors.
The flying carriage pulled by eight Celestial Steeds was enormous, spanning hundreds of square meters. Inside, the decor was luxurious, akin to a miniature palace.
On the spacious soft couch, a person was lounging lazily. He appeared human, looking no older than his twenties. He was tall and slender, with fair skin and a somewhat feminine appearance; he had delicate brows and phoenix eyes, and his elongated face carried a hint of softness. His black hair was spread neatly over the couch.
Two fox clan maidservants attended to him; one carefully massaged his feet while the other fed him peeled fruit.
He was draped in a white robe edged with silver and he was reclining on his side, supporting his head with one hand as he ate pieces of fruit.
Before the couch, a man with emerald green feathers atop his head, whose aura was entirely concealed, was kneeling on one knee.
"Your Majesty, after a thorough investigation of Kali City, I found no trace of the Ice Dragon Demon King\'s aura, nor any sign of its followers. Its whereabouts remain unknown. There\'s also no trace of the Rainbow Deer Demon Emperor\'s bloodline aura."
Listening to his subordinate\'s report, the man on the couch slowly sat up, and the two fox clan maidservants immediately stepped back to the side.
"He\'s hidden himself well! To think he\'d dare make a move against the Ice Dragon. Very well, this greatly exceeds my expectations." The man’s voice was rather gentle and very pleasant to the ear, yet it contained an intangible chill, even though his face always maintained a gentle smile.
"Unfortunately for him, he does not realize that when the heavens wish to condemn someone, any excuse will do. Let me meet this Peacock Demon King and see how much turmoil this tiny bird can stir. Issue the order to move faster; we must hurry there before the blood of the Rainbow Deer Demon Emperor is used up."
The man with green feathers atop his head kneeling on the ground respectfully said, "I have already spread the message in Kali City that the blood of the Rainbow Deer Demon Emperor is lost property of the Ancestral Court and will be reclaimed by us. I believe no one would dare to use it rashly. After all, the bloodline of a Demon Emperor cannot be hidden unless masked by the Celestial Fox Clan. I trust that bunch of deer demons lack the courage."
The majestic man waved his hand, speaking softly, "They are just waiting for the outcome of this conflict. That bunch is quite wealthy, you see. Let\'s find out if they\'ve grown bold enough as well.[1] Go, tell them to move faster; I\'m already growing impatient."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
As the subordinate left, a faint smile appeared at the corner of the man’s mouth, and his entire body became translucent and sparkling, giving off a dazzling and enchanting aura.
"Wang Qing, I hope you won\'t disappoint me. I have been waiting for this day for a long time."
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In the afternoon, Tang San returned to Kali Academy to continue his role as the janitor. It wasn\'t because his seventh-order cultivation had fully stabilized, but rather that he was worried that if Mei Gongzi came looking for him and he wasn\'t there, it would delay matters.
To Tang San\'s relief, as the day turned to evening and the sunset began to glow in the distance, he actually saw Mei Gongzi carrying a cup of milk tea toward the academy\'s entrance.
Hmm? Is there something happening today?
As he was sweeping somewhere in a hidden corner, he could see Mei Gongzi, but she did not see him.
Mei Gongzi had changed into a simple long dress, and her long hair was tied into a ponytail that hung down her back. She was holding a cup of milk tea, which may or may not have been made in her dorm, and quietly sipping from it outside the academy.
She didn\'t have to wait for long before a familiar voice reached her ears. "Meet me at the usual place."
Mei Gongzi\'s expression remained unchanged. Her lips simply curved slightly upward as she turned to leave.
1. The original phrase here literally means “to consume a bear\'s heart and a leopard\'s gall.” This is a common saying in Chinese, but here it sounds very funny given what’s been going on. ☜