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Chapter 218: Moving East
"Weren't you just going to gather information? How did it go? We can't just stay here forever, can we?" Unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere, Liu Mei looked at Sun Zhe, and a cold voice followed.
Upon hearing Liu Mei's words, everyone's gaze turned towards Sun Zhe. Although they were all young elites from Thunder Continent, this was their first time in Nine Continents Mainland, and they were still somewhat unaccustomed to the unfamiliar environment. They all hoped to hear what news Sun Zhe had gathered.
Sun Zhe was originally from Nine Continents Mainland, so he naturally didn't need to inquire about the overall situation there. However, he had spent most of his time in his own village and rarely traveled outside, so he wasn't very familiar with other places in Nine Continents Mainland. This was also the reason why he sought to gather information.
After all, they would need to cooperate for a long time. Sun Zhe didn't hide anything from the group and directly shared the news he had learned.
"You mean we are currently at the northernmost part of Zhao Kingdom, and the nearest county is several hundred miles away?"
It took a while for everyone to digest the information Sun Zhe had provided. They hadn't expected the territory of Nine Continents Mainland to be so vast, with its population significantly larger than that of Thunder Continent. Moreover, the entire Nine Continents Mainland was divided among nine empires.
"That's right. Can you sense where the nearest team from Wings of Wind Continent is located?"
Sun Zhe knew that Tang Yuexi and her companion had special means to sense the teams dispatched by Wings of Wind Continent. It was precisely because of these abilities that they felt confident in finding the Wings of Wind Continent team in this unfamiliar Nine Continents Mainland; otherwise, locating hundreds of people in such a vast sea of humanity would be nearly impossible.
"Very far..." At this point, Liu Mei couldn't help but furrow her brows.
"The vastness of Nine Continents Mainland is beyond our expectations. We can only vaguely sense that they are located in the eastern part of the continent. As for the distance, they are at least ten thousand miles away, making it difficult for us to pinpoint their exact location."
Hearing Liu Mei's words, everyone, including Sun Zhe, couldn't help but frown slightly. Ten thousand miles away meant that most of them could not fly using Yukong. Given their pace, even if they rushed with all their might, it would take at least several months to reach them. A lot could happen in several months.
"In that case, we might as well take some time to explore Nine Continents Mainland. From what I know, it's much more prosperous here than in other continents." Tang Yuexi, who had been silent until now, suddenly chimed in with a hint of longing on her beautiful face.
Seeing her expression, everyone couldn't help but sigh. Apart from her, most people present had experienced considerable bloodshed and understood Tang Yuexi's precarious situation. However, while they worried for her safety, she showed no signs of concern herself. It was unclear whether she was indifferent or truly unaware.
"Since that's the case, we can't stay here forever. Let's keep heading east. The team from the Wings of Wind Continent must be coming our way as well. If we're lucky, I believe we won't take long to find them."
Sun Zhe's expression turned serious as he issued orders to everyone.
"Tang Yue, you take a few disciples from Thunder Temple and guard around Sister Tang. You all will walk in the middle of the group." Tang Yue is considered the strongest among the disciples of Thunder Temple and holds some authority within Left Hall, so Sun Zhe assigned him to lead a few from Thunder Temple.
"Yes, Captain."
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's command, Tang Yue did not hesitate at all. The few from Left Hall are all trusted confidants of Yan Ruoyun, so they naturally obeyed Yan Ruoyun's orders to protect Tang Yuexi with all their might. As for the earlier unpleasantness with Sun Zhe, it was no longer a concern.
"Heiqi, you take those two ahead to scout the path. Your trio has the fastest movement speed in the group. If you encounter any unexpected situations, return immediately to report to me; do not act on your own."
Turning around, Sun Zhe immediately called out to the three among the Loose Cultivators. He referred to Heiqi, who was short but had exceptionally strong legs and wore a gray robe that seemed unremarkable. However, he was quite famous among Loose Cultivators. When he fully unleashed his speed, even many peers could only see a faint shadow and would not be able to detect his true form.
"Understood."
Heiqi replied lightly and signaled to his two companions. In an instant, the three figures flashed and disappeared before everyone's eyes. Their ghostly speed left everyone present astonished, realizing that those who could pass the Selection Trial were indeed extraordinary individuals. Moreover, if they lacked ability, they wouldn't have caught Yan Ruoyun's attention.
"Li Zhen."
At this moment, Sun Zhe's gaze shifted to the black-clad man sitting cross-legged on the ground—Cloudpiercing Bow Li Zhen. This name was one Sun Zhe had heard even during his time at Xuan Lei Sect.
The Li Family is also one of the most renowned families in Thunder Continent, famous for their archery skills. Their ancestor, Li Guang, was a legendary figure in Ancient Times known for his unparalleled archery skills. Holding a divine bow, few strong individuals in Ancient Times did not fear him. The archery techniques of the Li Family flourished under his legacy.
Although Li Zhen does not possess the same extraordinary talent as his ancestor, he is nonetheless an exceptional talent of the Li Family over the past few centuries. His personality is quite peculiar; he refuses to join large sects and instead roams the continent as a Loose Cultivator. Yet he has made a name for himself across the continent in this capacity. Although his name does not rank among the top ten on the Star Ranking List, his true strength is certainly on par with those in the Top Ten Star Rankings.
Moreover, Sun Zhe also knew that if it weren't for his intervention, the captain of this team would have originally belonged to Li Zhen. In other words, he had taken this captain position from Li Zhen. However, whether for public or private reasons, Sun Zhe was unwilling to conflict with him.
"I'll guard the rear!"
Slowly standing up and casting a faint glance at Sun Zhe, Li Zhen's cold voice followed. As the captain, Sun Zhe naturally walked in the middle of the team, protecting Tang Yuexi by his side, while a strong person was needed to guard the back of the team, making him the most suitable choice.
Hearing Li Zhen's words, Sun Zhe nodded slightly. Li Zhen's cooperation undoubtedly saved him a lot of trouble. He pointed four people from the Loose Cultivator to follow Li Zhen at the rear, while the others naturally stayed by his side.
"What about me? You’re not planning to abandon me, are you..."
Looking at Sun Zhe with a half-smile, Liu Mei raised an eyebrow and asked him.
"Senior Sister, you will naturally stay with me."
Seeing that Liu Mei was looking for trouble again, Tang Yuexi's expression changed urgently. She immediately pulled Liu Mei and said. She still remembered how Liu Mei had caused trouble for Sun Zhe during the Selection Trial, otherwise, Sun Zhe wouldn't have confronted Tulin. Although it ultimately benefited Sun Zhe, it was a significant hassle for him at that time.
"You?" The scene from the Hero's Tower suddenly flashed in Sun Zhe's mind. He understood that Liu Mei, a member of the Thunder Lord Pinnacle, was not inferior in strength to anyone else. Among everyone present, aside from him and Li Zhen, there was probably no one who could match her.
"Then you can lead two people at the front."
Since Liu Mei had taken the initiative to offer herself, Sun Zhe naturally wouldn't be polite. He had no concept of cherishing beauty; this time, Yan Ruoyun had given him the task of protecting Tang Yuexi, and as for protecting Liu Mei, that would be secondary. However, given Liu Mei's strength, she generally wouldn't need much protection.
"You..."
Originally intending to make things difficult for Sun Zhe, Liu Mei didn't expect him to actually assign her a task. But seeing everyone's gazes, she couldn't even muster a retort. Gritting her silver teeth, she shot a fierce glare at Sun Zhe and coldly said,
"Alright, I'm going!"
"Senior Sister, you..." Seeing Liu Mei's expression, Tang Yuexi immediately called out. Although Liu Mei's status in the Wind God Sect was not as significant as hers, she was not an ordinary disciple. In the Wind God Sect, she was like Yan Ruoyun in the Thunder Temple; when had she ever been treated this way?
"Tang Yuexi, you don't need to worry. Anyway, Senior Sister is just idling around; it's good to get some activity. As for certain people, I will settle this score sooner or later. You all, come with me!"
A cold glint flashed in her eyes as Liu Mei casually pointed to two Loose Cultivators and walked ahead. The two Loose Cultivators wore bitter smiles but dared not offend this big sister in front of them and could only follow behind her reluctantly.
"Sister Tang, let's go."
As they reached Sun Zhe, he spoke in a nonchalant manner.
Tang Yuexi turned around and glanced at Sun Zhe with some helplessness, lightly nodding her head before gracefully moving forward. Sun Zhe and the others immediately surrounded her without hesitation.
Moments later, their figures disappeared into the forest. Twenty people headed east toward the Nine Continents Mainland together. However, their speed was not particularly fast; they walked and stopped, managing to cover only a few dozen miles at most. This was only achieved under Sun Zhe's urging.
Looking at the excited Tang Yuexi along the way, Sun Zhe felt a bit helpless but had to accept this reality. After all, the entire team still had to revolve around Tang Yuexi. However, at this pace, it would likely take several months to find the team from the Wings of Wind Continent.
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