Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"What's the big deal?"

The old man immediately chuckled. "It's nothing that Steward Mo can't handle with a single word."

As Cultivators from an official organization like the Great Hong Demon Exorcism Institute, they clearly held a great deal of influence.

After all, the Peach Blossom Banquet was a martial arts tournament hosted by the Dongxuan Prefecture. It was impossible for the Dongxuan Prefecture not to give them some face.

Hearing this, Ye Chen just smiled and said nothing more.

He had promised Song Yubing he would place in the Peach Blossom Banquet and retrieve her mother's heirloom.

He just didn't know what the heirloom was exactly, not yet.

"Never mind. Let's get moving and talk on the way. We shouldn't linger here any longer,"

Mo Tianyun said.

Everyone else had already left long ago.

"Young friend Ye, how do you plan to travel to Dongxuan Province?"

"Would you like to come with us?"

Mo Tianyun looked at Ye Chen.

Luo Rou also looked over, her eyes full of expectation.

"With you?" Ye Chen was taken aback.

"That's right."

"Because of our official status, we can travel for free on a Cloud Mist Tower Ship."

"If you come with us, we can give you a ride."

Mo Tianyun said with a smile.

'Cloud Mist Tower Ship!'

Hearing the name, Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat.

It was a mode of transportation that looked more or less like a ship.

But this was no ordinary ship—it was a Flying Ship that soared through a sea of clouds!

A tall tower rose from the Flying Ship, capable of holding a large number of Cultivators at once.

That was how the Cloud Mist Tower Ship got its name!

However, having lived in Lei Province for so long, Ye Chen had never seen a real Cloud Mist Tower Ship with his own eyes.

At most, he had only heard about them.

After all, it was an incredibly expensive tool to operate.

Cloud Mist Tower Ships had always been powered by Spirit Stones. The amount of Spirit Stones consumed on a single complete route was an astronomical, shocking figure!

Therefore, to even get on board, one had to first pay an exorbitant ticket price.

And in a relatively poor and undeveloped province like Lei Province, very few people could afford such a price, so Cloud Mist Tower Ships never docked there.

Ye Chen had never left Lei Province before.

He had only ever seen Cloud Mist Tower Ships in ancient texts or video recordings, never with his own eyes.

The moment he heard Mo Tianyun mention the Cloud Mist Tower Ship, Ye Chen was almost immediately tempted.

From what he understood, some areas on the Cloud Mist Tower Ship were even equipped with Spirit-Gathering Arrays. Cultivating on board could save a lot of effort.

Besides, with the Peach Blossom Banquet postponed, there was still nearly a month until it began.

Since time wasn't tight, a free mode of transportation was naturally the best option.

This way, Ye Chen could admire the scenery along the way, soaring above the sea of clouds, while calmly cultivating and stabilizing his own cultivation base.

This was far more relaxing and pleasant than simply rushing to his destination.

After all, their current location was near the border of the Great Hong Dynasty.

The distance from here to Dongxuan Province was vast. They would have to cross countless mountains and ridges along the way, which was extremely troublesome.

Of course, with their current cultivation levels, Ye Chen and the others could easily cross a mountain peak. If they traveled at full speed, they could reach Dongxuan Province in less than ten days.

But the advantage of the Cloud Mist Tower Ship was not just making the journey pleasant and easy; it was also like a small market town, offering a wide variety of services.

These were all things Ye Chen had undoubtedly never experienced before, and he certainly didn't want to miss this opportunity.

In the end, after Mo Tianyun and the others' enthusiastic invitation, Ye Chen readily agreed to travel with them.

Song Yubing had no objections either.

There was plenty of time anyway, and for a dull and tedious task like traveling, the easier, the better.

According to Mo Tianyun, a Cloud Mist Tower Ship was currently docked somewhere not far from the Great Hong Dynasty's border and would be there for the next three days.

This ship's route would take it eastward, and after stopping at a few stations along the way, it would land in Dongxuan Province.

If all went well, they would arrive in Dongxuan Province in about twenty-odd days, so there was still plenty of time.

Led by Mo Tianyun, the group soon arrived at the place where the Cloud Mist Tower Ship was docked.

The location wasn't too far from Kunlun City, situated in the wilderness near Kunlun Mountain.

As far as the eye could see, there was a vast, open space. The surrounding trees showed signs of being felled; clearly, this clearing had been specially created by someone.

And in the very center of the clearing, a massive Flying Ship was docked!

The Flying Ship was as magnificent as a mountain, with a majestic and imposing presence!

A tall tower rose from its deck. At a rough count, it was dozens of stories high. Many people had already settled into some of the lower floors.

Looking around, there weren't many people near the Flying Ship. Only occasionally would a few Cultivators come forward, pay the ticket fee, and board.

"This place is no longer within the territory of Lei Province. It's actually closer to Song Province."

"But because the resources in the nearby provinces are relatively scarce, very few Cultivators can afford to ride the Cloud Mist Tower Ship."

As if noticing Ye Chen's confusion, Mo Tianyun explained from the side, "Later, when the Cloud Mist Tower Ship docks in more prosperous places, many more people will get on."

"They'll swarm it like locusts, too many to count!"

He had clearly witnessed such a scene before, and a hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

Ye Chen made a sound of understanding and nodded slowly.

Soon, led by Mo Tianyun, the group walked toward the Cloud Mist Tower Ship.

This was Ye Chen's first time boarding a Cloud Mist Tower Ship, and he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Luo Rou suddenly sidled up to Ye Chen conspiratorially and said, "Hey, you've never been on a Cloud Mist Tower Ship before, have you?"

"I haven't," Ye Chen replied calmly, glancing at her.

"Then don't panic when the Cloud Mist Tower Ship takes off later."

"Hold on tight to big sister's hand, and I'll protect you!" Luo Rou said with a sly giggle.

"Is that so?" Hearing this, Ye Chen gave Luo Rou a noncommittal glance and couldn't help but smile as well.

Compared to Ye Chen, Song Yubing appeared much calmer.

The province where the Cyan Rainbow Hall was located was one of the top three most prosperous in the eastern region of the dynasty.

Clearly, Song Yubing was no stranger to riding these things.

"I was originally planning to ride you to our destination. Looks like you've dodged a bullet this time."

The group walked up the gangway onto the ship.

Ye Chen glanced at the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving perched obediently on his shoulder and said casually.

Hearing this, the Crimson Nether Flame Prison Carving was startled. It flapped its wings, and a flicker of lingering fear crossed its brilliant, ruby-like eyes.

"Speaking of which, you haven't managed to take human form yet?"

Ye Chen asked, having suddenly thought of something.