High in the sky, fierce winds scattered the clouds. Three flying boats flew in triangular formation, each one cutting through the air like an arrow loosed from a bow.1

Creak… creak… 0

The strained groan of the vessel's aging frame rang out constantly, grating against the wind.0

At the prow, Luo Chen stood with a furrowed brow, casting a troubled glance down at the flying vessel beneath his feet.0

Min Longyu sensed Luo Chen’s concern and quickly said, "I did everything I could to reinforce it"0

Luo Chen shook his head. "This isn’t your fault."0

Min Longyu let out a relieved sigh.0

After all, the Skyhawk Flying Boat was in terrible condition, worn, battered, and barely holding together. Back during the battle at Gaoling Plains, the Skyhawk Flying Boat had borne the brunt of the assault. It had first taken a direct hit from Tu Shan’s Heavy Recast Seal, then crashed and was immediately besieged by Dajiang Gang cultivators. Even though Duan Feng had put it away in time, many parts had already been badly damaged.0

That was only the beginning. To escape Huo Quan’s pursuit, they had pushed the flying boat to its absolute limit, flying five full days and nights. That was the only reason they had managed to compress a two-month journey into less than one. This was one of the key reasons Luo Chen had persuaded Li Yixian to leave most of the mortals behind. Not only do they slow the group down, but more importantly, the Skyhawk Flying Boat simply couldn’t bear the weight any longer.0

And it wasn’t just the Luo Tian Society. The flying boats of the Li and Nangong families weren’t in much better shape. Their hulls were scuffed and cracked, their surfaces dulled and dim, bearing clear signs of strain and wear. Fortunately, they were finally nearing their destination.0

From the flying boat, someone called out, "President! Once we cross this Peach Mountain, we’ll be able to see Tianlan Immortal City!"0

"Peach Mountain?" Luo Chen repeated, lowering his gaze to the landscape before them.0

Ahead lay a gently sloping mountain. It wasn’t particularly tall, but its beauty was undeniable. The entire slope was blanketed with peach trees, their branches fanning out in all directions. Blossoms bloomed...0