403: Chapter 403 Willow Leaf Boat

Just as the group prepared to continue their journey, the ground beneath their feet shook violently without warning.

Accompanied by a dull roar, a mountain-sized Earth-Walking Beast suddenly burst out from underground.

This Earth-Walking Beast was covered in iron-hard scales, and its blood-red eyes were like burning flames, emitting a terrifying, fierce light.

It opened its bloody maw and let out a deafening roar toward the sky, then moved its thick, powerful limbs to charge at the group with lightning speed.

Facing the menacing Earth-Walking Beast, Yun Chenfei showed no fear. He quickly drew the sword at his waist and flashed forward like a ghost to meet the beast.

The long sword in his hand glinted with a bone-chilling cold light under the sun as it pierced straight toward the Earth-Walking Beast's eyes.

At the same time, Lin Guiwan and the other three women were not to be outdone, each performing their own signature techniques.

For a moment, colorful spiritual lights intertwined and flew through the air, crashing onto the Earth-Walking Beast's indestructible body like brilliant fireworks.

The small and delicate Little Beast that had been following them used its agile movements to cleverly circle behind the Earth-Walking Beast, then opened its sharp fangs to bite down fiercely.

Despite the Earth-Walking Beast's thick hide and tough flesh, it gradually found it difficult to withstand the group's concerted attacks.

After a thrilling and bitter struggle, the Earth-Walking Beast finally could not hold on. Its massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

Seeing this, Yun Chenfei and the others all let out a long sigh of relief.

However, they knew this place was fraught with danger and dared not relax in the slightest. After resting for a brief moment, they set off non-stop toward the Misty Forest ahead.

From here to the Misty Forest, it was at least over a hundred thousand kilometers away.

Now that most cities in the Human Realm had been occupied by the Heavenly Demon Clan, Yun Chenfei and the others naturally could not use teleportation Formations or large flying tools.

Fortunately, the wealthy Yan Qingying actually carried a rare medium-sized spirit boat type flying Magic Treasure with her!

She named this Magic Treasure the "willow leaf boat." From the name alone, one could guess that its appearance was exactly like a slender and graceful willow leaf.

When the group reached a vast, open area, Yan Qingying gently waved her fair and delicate hand while chanting under her breath.

In the blink of an eye, a dazzling light flashed, and a uniquely shaped, beautiful boat-like flying Magic Treasure appeared before everyone.

Looking closely, the overall lines of this willow leaf boat were extremely smooth and natural, as if crafted by nature itself.

As a medium-sized flying Magic Treasure, it not only had an exquisite appearance, but its internal space was also exceptionally spacious, enough to accommodate several people simultaneously without feeling crowded.

Even more astonishing was that powerful Formations for both defense and attack had been meticulously arranged on this medium-sized flying Magic Treasure.

In this way, the safety of Yun Chenfei and the others' long-distance journey was undoubtedly greatly enhanced.

One must know that their destination was the mysterious and unpredictable Misty Forest, and the journey there was long and full of perils.

They would not only need to fly continuously at altitudes of ten thousand meters but also potentially encounter various dangerous situations.

Without the support of these Formations, setting aside how to resist those powerful high-tier flying Yao Beasts, the harsh natural weather like gales, torrential rain, and extreme cold alone would likely consume a large amount of their magic power, making the entire journey difficult.

As a medium-sized flying Magic Treasure, the willow leaf boat's internal layout was ingenious and reasonable, naturally divided into nearly ten small and exquisite rooms.

Each room was decorated to be warm and comfortable; though not large, they were enough to meet the basic needs of people on a journey.

After everyone had chosen their favorite rooms, Yan Qingying walked gracefully to the control console of the willow leaf boat. She carefully took out dozens of brilliant High-Grade Spirit Stones from her Storage Pouch and placed them neatly into the specific grooves on the console.

As the High-Grade Spirit Stones were set in place, a powerful and pure spiritual energy instantly flooded into the willow leaf boat's core Formation.

In an instant, the willow leaf boat burst with dazzling light, like a brilliant pearl embedded in the sky.

Next, it began to vibrate slightly, then slowly rose, gradually flying toward the vast blue sky.

Standing by the window and watching the picturesque, rapidly receding scenery outside, Lin Guiwan couldn't help but feel emotional.

“This trip really owes a lot to Little Sister Qingying's willow leaf boat! Such an exquisite flying Magic Treasure is truly the best choice for long-distance travel and wandering afar. Riding on it is not only as fast as the wind but also exceptionally convenient and comfortable. It's simply wonderful!”

The companions nearby nodded in agreement one after another. Ran Xueyao followed up, saying, “Yes, if not for this willow leaf boat, we would probably have to rely on flying on swords to travel. That would be a tiring chore that consumes both time and effort!”

“Furthermore, long-distance sword flight consumes an enormous amount of magic power. If we were to encounter a powerful enemy halfway, we might fall into a desperate situation due to magic power exhaustion!”

Hearing the praise and gratitude from Lin Guiwan and the others, Yan Qingying's pretty face turned slightly red. She replied with a bit of shyness, “You two sisters are overpraising me. Actually, I’m not as amazing as you say. Everyone here is a leader in the cultivation world, while my cultivation is the lowest.”

“Once we truly encounter a fierce battle, I'm afraid it will be hard for me to provide much substantial help. However, fortunately, I’ve collected some decent Magic Treasures in my daily life. I hope they can be useful at critical moments and lend everyone a hand.”

Just as the willow leaf boat was flying steadily in the air like a light leaf, the hull suddenly jolted violently without any warning! This sudden vibration startled everyone, and looks of astonishment appeared on their faces.

They looked out and saw a flock of strange birds that looked like crows but were covered in blazing flames, charging toward the willow leaf boat at an incredible speed.

These strange birds were like messengers from Hell, carrying an aura of heat and danger.

Seeing this, Yan Qingying dared not delay. She quickly performed a hand seal and activated the defensive Formation she had prepared long ago.

Only a crisp sound was heard as those menacing birds crashed into the Formation, instantly splashing brilliant sparks like gorgeous fireworks blooming in the night sky.

“These are Flame Crows! They usually live in groups and are extremely aggressive. Everyone, be careful!” Yun Chenfei shouted with a grave expression.

He knew well how formidable these Flame Crows were. If they were even slightly careless, the entire willow leaf boat might fall into an irrecoverable state.