Chapter 214 - 196: He’s Your Arch Enemy?! (Double - )_2
Chapter 214: Chapter 196: He’s Your Arch Enemy?! (Double Chapter)_2
The tail fins of the Divine Wind Shuttle unfurled, its lines smooth and lit with a radiant glow, resembling a red fish swiftly gliding through the air.
The mountains flashed by in an instant, and a thousand miles seemed a mere trifle.
But Gu Yuan still felt it was too slow, too slow!
Before the Teleportation Array activated, Master Red Mist had already discovered them, and might very well be trailing them at this moment.
If they were truly caught up to, then the three of them would surely die!
No matter how arrogant Gu Yuan was, he didn’t think he could contend with a Golden Core.
And this place was still tens of thousands of miles away from the Nine Rivers Marsh, impossible to reach in a short time.
"No, this is too dangerous!"
"We’ll split up!"
"This is the Map of the Nine Rivers Marsh; take it and reunite in the Nine Rivers Marsh!"
After flying at high speed for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they had only covered a few hundred miles, and Gu Yuan secretly thought things were not good, immediately stopping his Escape Light.
If Master Red Mist had indeed boarded the Teleportation Array, their means of escape, in his eyes, was like that of a turtle!
"Head north!"
Gu Yuan’s eyes turned stern as he spoke to the Heart-devouring Insect.
"Master!"
The Heart-devouring Insect’s face was bitter as he couldn’t help but call out.
He’s no fool and knew that Gu Yuan was using him as bait to distract Master Red Mist.
For Master Red Mist, he was the murderer and had occupied his grandson’s body, so if he had to pursue, he’d surely go after him first!
And once caught by the Golden Core, he would surely die!
"Go quickly!"
In a moment of crisis, Gu Yuan did not hesitate, a cold look in his eyes as he spoke coolly.
The so-called Demon Pet was merely an aid in magical combat; use it when needed, without any soft-heartedness!
"Alas..."
The Heart-devouring Insect’s face was bitter as he sighed deeply.
Yet he also knew that his master had a cold heart.
Although usually courteous, if something happened, he was absolutely decisive in killing.
The chance of escape in the north offered a sliver of hope; with luck, he might not die.
But if he didn’t leave, he would certainly die now.
"Swoosh!"
At this thought, he dared not hesitate, igniting his Escape Light, transforming into a red flame, leaping off the Divine Wind Shuttle, and flying towards the north.
"Qingqing, the situation is dire, accompanying me increases your risk. This is my sect medallion, keep it well. If you escape, present it, and you may enter the Cyan Peak Daoist School."
"I still have some influence in the school; someone will surely look after you!"
Gu Yuan handed his sect medallion to Cen Qingqing, speaking quickly.
Cen Qingqing looked at the jade medallion still warm in her palm, her expression complex, opening her mouth but not knowing what to say.
She had not known Gu Yuan for long, yet it seemed their days were always fraught with danger.
"Be careful, brother!"
She could only whisper a word of concern, then pocket the medallion, and head south.
In a moment, Gu Yuan was the only one left on the Divine Wind Shuttle.
"I hope there is a sliver of hope!"
Gu Yuan looked at the empty Divine Wind Shuttle, whispering to himself.
He maintained his Mana, driving the Divine Wind Shuttle, striving to fly towards the Nine Rivers Marsh.
Meanwhile, he quietly retrieved the stone bottle.
He had his companions separate to flee partly because splitting directions increased their survival chances, and also to use the Stone Liquid.
The Stone Liquid revealed "tangible opportunities," meaning there must be something to counter a Golden Core to help him escape danger.
Such fortuitous chances were rare indeed.
When fleeing in the Western Sea Realm, he had distanced his companions to use the Stone Liquid, but found nothing.
Now, the situation was dire, and though the odds were slim, there was no option but to try.
"Boom!"
The mountains flew by beneath, and clouds scattered on the side.
But within Gu Yuan’s eyes, the world swirled, Star River moved, and a gray misty world appeared again.
Amidst the terrain, a few white light dots flickered non-stop, but Gu Yuan paid them no mind.
The white light dots held no opportunities that could help him escape the danger.
Only a silver light dot or higher held a sliver of hope!
Yet the vast land, despite its breadth, held not a single silver opportunity!
Gu Yuan couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.
Even though he was mentally prepared, such an outcome still brought disappointment.
Though disappointed, Gu Yuan’s Mana operation did not falter; the Divine Wind Shuttle continued at full speed, like a red meteor rapidly cutting across the sky.
"Hmm?"
At the very last moment of Stone Liquid’s effect, a uniquely shaped peak resembling a hammer suddenly lit up with an almost silver light point in his view.
Gu Yuan was overjoyed and immediately focused his mind.
"...artifact"
But the information brought him great disappointment.
This opportunity corresponded to an "artifact," and though he didn’t know its specifics, it could not resolve the current situation.
Even if an unowned artifact lay on the ground for him to easily pick up, he lacked the power to wield it in his current state.
This opportunity was not to be taken!
Gu Yuan’s Escape Light did not pause, and he remained anxious.
If Master Red Mist indeed pursued, running in separate directions might still be too late, and another solution was needed!
Gu Yuan continued to flee at high speed, examining the terrain below and comparing it to the Map, constantly pondering.
"The South Mountain Pavilion is a large establishment, focused solely on business, and would not break rules to obstruct a Golden Core for an Inner Sect Disciple like me."