'When did these two get so close?' everyone was confused, noticing the newfound closeness between Xiang and me.

As Ling Fai observed us, he made a mental note of how to deal with me…...unaware to me.

Finally, two hours had passed, and I saw everyone—almost over 50 qualified people—gather around with a mix of emotions written across their faces. Some were excited, some were nervous, and some were quite sad as they must have said goodbye to their families.

Especially Mo Gu. When I saw his face, I wanted to laugh as loud as I could. I knew he would try to investigate me. Me? Fucking dickhead…. If I had a weak point, do you think I would try to mess with you?

I am aware that Mo Gu lacks the capacity for such strategic thinking. It is likely that his brother, Mo Shi, is aiding him. I must deal with them later, lest they become a bothersome hindrance in the future.

'Fuck you, just you wait,' Mo Gu muttered when he saw my smug face

"Alright, everyone, are you prepared for your departure? It's already afternoon, so we must hurry up," Tang Bingwen announces.

"Alright, Sister Xiang, let's set off," I said, eager to begin the journey.

Xiang opened her spiritual pouch, and as she did, a flying ship emerged, large enough to accommodate nearly 100 people.

[Spiritual pouch (Blue grade mid-tier): contains a space of 100*100 meters, allowing you to store items within it.]

[Flying Ship (Blue grade low tier): A flying ship of the Profound-Enmity Sect. It is equipped with various flying formations and defensive mechanisms. With a capacity to hold nearly 3 to 4 tons of cargo, this ship spans an area of 50 square meters.]

"Incredible," I exclaimed, marveling at the convenience of carrying things with such a pouch and the sheer size and functionality of the flying ship.

"It's quite impressive, isn't it? If you succeed in attaining the inner disciple position, you'll have plenty of opportunities to possess such a remarkable item," Xiang informed me with a knowing smile.

"Everyone, get on," Tang Bingwen announced

Everyone got on the ship with excitement. As the ship started flying, Black-wind Town began to shrink in size, and the vastness of the world opened up before us. Black-wind Town is a rural place located on the western side, surrounded by hills and rivers. The town resides within the slope, making it difficult to spot many beasts.

As we flew towards the Southside, where Starlight City resides, and passed the hillside and riverside, we began to see breathtakingly beautiful scenery with different types of monsters around us. "Wow," everyone exclaimed.

At first, the monsters around us were not very strong, but as we flew further, we started to encounter more powerful monsters. Fortunately, we had three powerful individuals on our side, making the journey smooth.

As the landscape below shifted from quaint rural vistas to the more rugged and wild terrain, the sight of majestic rivers snaking through lush forests and imposing mountains came into view. The air felt different—fresher, filled with the scent of untamed nature.

But who knew that the journey would be this difficult?

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Suddenly, a massive beast charged towards us, cutting through the sky like a missile.

[Beast: White tiger

Race: Tiger wing race

Beast level: tier 3(comparable to Meriden Forging Realm 4th layer)

Innate Talent: Flying Wings

Skill: tiger claw, tiger wing, dash....]

With its immense 2-meter size, the white tiger soared towards us, its wings outstretched and its claws ready to strike. The beast's power was evident, and its approach was like a cannonball hurtling through the air. Even Lang Fai and Tang Bingwen were on high alert, their stances ready for combat.

"Damn, what on earth is that?" I muttered, feeling the sheer force of its presence.

Before panic could set in, a cold voice cut through the tension.

"Protect the disciples, I'll take care of this," Xiang declared.

All eyes turned to Xiang as she drew her katana from its sheath, not a mere long sword. The katana's chilling aura captivated everyone, and even I instinctively stepped back, not wanting to be a hindrance.

In that moment, she looked like a cold goddess, her presence both dazzling and formidable.

With a surge of Qi, the katana began to hum. Xiang took a stance and struck at the white tiger with a single fluid motion.

"ONE-SLASH DIVINE ART!"

The beast was cleaved in two, the precision and power of her strike leaving everyone in awe.

If not for the protection of Tang Bingwen and Ling Fai, we would have been sent flying by the shockwave from the collision between Xiang and the White Tiger.

"What?" gasped everyone, their eyes wide with disbelief.

I am left in utter shock like others - how can she defeat a tier 3 beast comparable to Meridian forging realm 4th layer with just one slash? This woman is beyond powerful!

The immediate danger passed, and the realization of Xiang's true power sank in. We were safe, thanks to her. This journey was proving to be far more dangerous than anticipated.

'When did this girl become so powerful? I must not offend her, I must not,' Ling Fai reminded himself from time to time.

"OMG, Instructor Xiang is unbelievably powerful!"

"What level is Instructor Xiang at?" Everyone discussed her.

"See? You must not try to offend her… so whenever she is around Xinli, try not to do anything to Xinli… be cautious," Mo Shi whispered in Mo Gu's ear.

Mo Gu's anger flared even more as he witnessed Xiang's impressive power.

'Damn it, why is this guy getting so cozy with her? Why not me?' he thought, but he wasn't foolish enough to act out of line.

"Okay, okay, no need to make a commotion over small matters," Xiang said, waving her hand to stop the commotion.

'Small matters? Are you sure this is a small matter?' everyone's jaws almost dropped at her remark.

"You are quite strong, you know, Sister Xiang? If you have time, could you teach me one or two moves?" I joked, trying to lighten the mood.

"I wish I could, but there are rules within the sect that prevent teaching the sect's techniques to others without permission. However, I can teach you some other techniques unrelated to the sect," she replied.

Just like that, she opened her pouch, and two technique books emerged from it. "Here, take them."

"Really, I was just joking with you. How can I take advantage of you?"

"No need to be modest, just take them," she insisted, staring at me.

"Okay, thank you, Sister Xiang."

If I get a chance to improve my abilities, why not? This world is full of danger, and I have not fully utilized my golden finger yet because of a lack of skills. Let's see:

[Aura blade (white-grade high-tier): Using Qi, you can utilize it as a blade, the denser the Qi quality the sharper it will be]

[Blink (green-grade low-tier): a movement art, by using your qi within your feet, you can move swiftly from one place to another place]

'Wow, she gave me quite good techniques,' I nodded with a smile. Let's try them out.

Utilizing the Forbidden Pupil of the eye heightened my senses, enabling me to perceive the Qi residing in my Dantian. Consequently, I could manipulate and circulate the Qi within my hand. As a result, a discernible aura manifested in my hand.

Although the aura was merely around 2 to 3 cm in size, I slashed through the air with a swift motion, feeling the Aura Blade's power taking form. The energy hummed, cutting through the air effortlessly.

Even though there were some minor problems with it, I knew that with practice, I could enhance my abilities and reach greater heights.

With my innate ability, I also learned the Blink skill within a minute. I channeled Qi to my feet, preparing to use Blink. In an instant, I felt a surge of energy, and my surroundings blurred as I moved from one spot to another in a flash…..

Checking my panel, I saw the updates:

[Skill: Nether Heaven Devouring art(55%), Punching Art(10%), Aura blade (White grade-high tier, 4%), Blink (Green grade- low tier, 5%)]