Chapter 873 - 849: Unexpected Gain (3/3)
The group set off immediately.
Zhou Heng, not wishing to waste any more time on the journey, quietly released his powerful aura, allowing their party to proceed unhindered. He himself was a Seventeen Aspects Bright Immortal, and with the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon by his side, even the slightest hint of his aura was enough to intimidate any Demon Beast.
Pure River Fairy did not even notice his subtle action — in fact, even if she realized it, it wouldn’t matter. Zhou Heng was simply cooperating with Sang Qingshan, giving him a chance to shine.
However, Sang Qingshan had no chance of winning the affection of Pure River Fairy, so this grand performance essentially lacked purpose. Zhou Heng continued nevertheless, not wanting to let Sang Qingshan suffer a severe blow to his spirits.
Having been fraught with danger earlier, the sudden calm now felt unsettling, and everyone grew anxious, worrying that a fierce Demon Beast might suddenly leap out and deliver a deadly strike.
The atmosphere was heavy with tension, and no one dared to speak, as if any sound could summon the beasts from hiding.
Two days later, they were less than a few hundred miles from the high tower, clearly seeing its details. The tower, with its texture like a mix of metal and wood, looked majestic and noble.
In front of them stretched a vast, flat plain, with grass barely reaching above their feet. Here, it was obvious at a glance whether any Demon Beasts were lurking.
How strange, where did all the beasts go?
However, this high tower might be their destination. Now that they had reached here, was there any reason to turn back?
The group slowed their pace, the area laden with danger. Having encountered Demon Beasts of the Nascent Soul Realm just upon entering, how could there be none impeding them at this critical point?
Yet, despite their caution and vigilance, the anticipated monsters failed to appear.