Chapter 138: Interception
Fifty thousand li southeast of Hanyang Pass lay the border between the states of Zhao and Jin. The landscape was characterized by rolling hills and dense forest, the climate was hot and humid, and the area was teeming with venomous insects. Many parts of this region had been uninhabited since ancient times.
For the most part, the region still retained the characteristics of the Shaman realm. The realm stones of the human realm were slowly expanding their influence in this direction, but it would likely be a few more centuries before it reached this area. That said, the surroundings had already undergone some changes and were no longer as humid as before.
Because this region was neither suited for human habitation nor comfortable for the Shamans to live in—not to mention that the humans’ army would occasionally sweep through the place—this land of several hundred li had become a no man’s land. Neither race had settled down here.
Meanwhile, a small flying boat bearing the emblem of a minor clan was flying through the region. Less than ten zhang long, it wasn’t particularly fast, and its design was unremarkable. It was one of the most common types of flying vessels in the western regions.
The flying boat had just flown past a hill when suddenly, three iron chains shot out from the primitive forest below!
The iron chains rose into the sky and sank their sharp hooks into the flying boat like venomous dragons, forcing it to a halt!
The transport shook violently, trying to break free. However, each iron chain was tied to a huge, three-zhang-tall beast and pulled from three different directions. In the end, the flying boat was pulled down to the ground.
Suddenly, a dozen or so light dots—each one a different color—flew out of the flying boat. At the same time, a medicinal scent permeated the air, invigorating the spirit. The light dots formed sets when they flew toward the three beasts, then merged into one when they arrived atop the creatures. Rain began falling from the conjoined lights, causing the three beasts to let out a long howl and grow weak in the limbs. They eventually collapsed where they stood.
However, the flying boat was of mediocre quality. It simply couldn’t withstand three powerful shocks. A massive crack appeared in its hull, and it slowly plummeted to the ground. Several passengers leaped out of the flying boat at the same time dozens of people flew out of the dense forest and surrounded them.