Chapter Sixty: Celestial Phenomena

Flight?

Hearing this, Tianming’s face was filled with surprise and confusion. This wasn’t an airplane, so why was the guiding AI acting like a bus attendant and calling it a flight?

Just as Tianming was about to ask, that sweet voice sounded again.
“The doors have been welded shut, the seatbelt secured. We wish you a pleasant journey on this flight!”

Before he could protest, two black straps quickly extended from behind the seat and fastened Tianming tightly in place, giving him no time to react.

With the black straps restraining him, life and death felt equally uncertain!

At this moment, Tianming’s feelings were complex. This was truly a tyrannical bus, not bothering to consult the passenger at all.

Still, he was curious to see how this guiding machine operated.

“Hey, can we depart now?” With this thought, Tianming shook his head bitterly and spoke helplessly.

Vroom!

No sooner had he spoken than the engine gently roared to life.

In an instant, the scenery outside the bus changed dramatically, as if the world had been turned upside down!

Clearly, the guiding machine had begun its journey.

Brilliant sunlight poured into the bus, illuminating its opulent interior in dazzling gold.

At the same time, a sensation of weightlessness surged through Tianming, as if a tempest was tearing at him. Though he had braced himself mentally, he hadn’t expected the guiding machine’s speed to be so overwhelming. He nearly flew out the window, saved only by the seatbelt; otherwise, he would have made a fool of himself.

“Damn!” The discomfort made Tianming retch uncontrollably.

Such speed would leave even the people of his own planet in awe, for he could barely see the scenery outside!

Outside, streaks of light sped by, while inside, everything remained as steady as Mount Tai.

...

In the cloudless sky, the massive silhouette of the guiding machine flashed past in an instant. Below, day turned to night in a heartbeat, plunging many challengers and primal beasts into terror and helplessness. Wild winds swept the earth, nearly bending the towering trees below!

Wherever the guiding machine passed, challengers were thrown into chaos, with shadows and beasts swept up and dropped in an instant!

Seeing this, those caught in the storm grew furious.

Cursing, they quickly formed alliances with other injured disciples and chased after the streak of light.

As the giant shadow vanished into the sky, a figure emerged from the source of the stream.

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“Strange, is it broken?” Sensing the token, Chu Qingchen looked bewildered.

Why did the aura disappear so suddenly?

After fruitlessly chasing Suo Xiufu for a while, Chu Qingchen realized Tianming hadn’t caught up, so he used the token to search while he was still nearby.

But strangely, when Chu Qingchen tried to sense again, he found the token’s aura locator had abruptly stopped working.

What was going on?

“Brother Sikong, did you see that? Something just flew over from the southern forest!”

Just as Chu Qingchen was at a loss, voices of discussion rose behind him.

Tap tap!

Chu Qingchen quickly hid in a corner as two figures gradually appeared—two young disciples!

Compared to Tianming’s age, they seemed more mature, likely just promoted to inner disciples. Chu Qingchen recognized one of them: Sikong Shi, who had been exceptionally promoted by the sect. Since entering the inner ranks, Sikong Shi had quickly advanced from First Rank to Third Rank of Spirit Void.

“...Could it be that the Guardian bestowed a fortuitous opportunity?” Hearing this, the disciple called Sikong looked at his companion and asked.

The other disciple pondered for a moment, then sat on a large stone beside the stream, shaking his head. “Probably not. This isn’t a treasure-seeking trial, after all. If it were a chance, there would be an announcement. It’s been quiet so far.”

Ah!

“Never mind, let's go check it out ourselves. I saw many disciples heading that way when I arrived,” Sikong Shi said impatiently.

“Haha, true enough.” The other disciple laughed at himself.

With their cultivation, they couldn’t compete for the opportunity, but they could watch the excitement. If danger arose, they could use the token to escape, though the cost was steep—six thousand spirit stones for the two of them to retreat.

So that’s it!

Chu Qingchen, who had been observing from the shadows, nodded to himself. No wonder so many disciples had headed south. He’d wondered if they were, like him, avoiding the Wind Wolf King’s attacks, but now he understood.

“Sorry to interrupt, but I heard you mention an opportunity—what’s going on?” Unable to hold back, Chu Qingchen stepped out and asked.

Seeing Chu Qingchen appear, the two immediately stopped, looking puzzled.

“...Who are you?” the young disciple beside Sikong Shi asked in confusion.

“Chu Qingchen,” Chu replied calmly.

At this point, he had already suppressed his cultivation to Spirit Void Third Rank, both to keep a low profile and to avoid startling others.

Judging by their expressions, they didn’t recognize him. Had he been out of sight for too long?

“Never heard of you...” The young disciple shook his head.

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Hahaha!

“So you’re Senior Brother Chu! Forgive me for not recognizing you,” Sikong Shi quickly moved to shield his companion, laughing and interrupting.

The young disciple’s face had been somewhat displeased, but at Sikong Shi’s words, he said nothing more.

In this world, strength reigns supreme. If even Sikong Shi called him senior, the young disciple guessed Chu Qingchen must be a veteran inner disciple. He was secretly relieved he hadn’t spoken rashly.

As Sikong Shi finished, the young disciple showed a remorseful expression. “Senior Brother Chu, my apologies for earlier. I am Heng Cheng. Please guide me in the future!”

Hmm!

“No worries. We’re all members of the Heavenly Evolution Sect; mutual understanding is natural,” Chu Qingchen nodded.

As expected, Heng Cheng must have just advanced to the inner ranks, barely at First Rank of Spirit Void.

His earlier behavior was nothing unusual!

“Thank you for your understanding, Senior Brother Chu,” Heng Cheng said gratefully.

“It’s nothing.”

Chu Qingchen shook his head at Heng Cheng, then turned his gaze to Sikong Shi.

“By the way, about the opportunity you mentioned...?” Chu Qingchen’s expression grew serious as he hesitated.

Although he knew Sikong Shi, the latter didn’t know him. Seeing Sikong Shi smooth things over, Chu Qingchen was surprised and quietly admired his tact.

“Since Senior Brother Chu is interested in this so-called opportunity, why don’t we travel together?” Sikong Shi nodded, inviting him.

Sikong Shi, like Heng Cheng, didn’t actually know Chu Qingchen, but he’d heard the name before, though he hadn’t connected it until now.

“...Very well,” Chu Qingchen agreed after a moment’s thought.

Traveling alone was dull, and another companion meant greater strength. Besides, nurturing new talent was precisely the responsibility of veteran inner disciples.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Chu!”

Hearing this, Sikong Shi and Heng Cheng looked at Chu Qingchen with delight. Their worries about their own strength melted away—they now had confidence.

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Note: Since Suo Yuansheng and the earlier Leng Yuansheng were redundant, Suo Yuansheng has been changed to Suo Xiufu. Please visit 17K Novel Network for official free content; other sites may not correct errors. For a better reading experience, please read official versions!