Once Luo Chen and Sima Huiniang had exited the city limits, the Langqi Flying Boat shifted seamlessly into flight mode. Without the urban crowds and curious gazes, it looked far less conspicuous as it glided effortlessly through the sky.2

Relying on the map burned into his memory from the sand table, Luo Chen steered the vessel forward at full speed. Sima Huiniang stood beside him, silent and steady as they approached their destination. Before long, the towering silhouette of Danxia Peak loomed into view.0

To his surprise, the area wasn’t as barren or abandoned as Shi Lan had described. In fact, the surroundings bustled with unexpected activity.0

Standing at the foot of the mountain, Luo Chen activated his Spirit Eyes, sweeping the terrain before nodding slightly.0

"Huiniang," he said calmly, "go ask around and get a clearer picture of what’s really going on here...0