Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 487 - 485: Blood-colored Wilderness

"You’re also going to Sky Mountain?" Luo Feng looked at Yang Wanyi, his eyes somewhat surprised.

Yang Wanyi pursed her red lips and nodded slightly. "I’ve been away from Linglong Hall for some time; it’s time I went back."

"But Sky Mountain and Linglong Hall aren’t in the same direction."

Hearing those words, the Protector Stewards from the City Lord Mansion nearby all smiled, and Yang Dingtian’s expression became a little odd. What a clueless child!

A rare blush appeared on Yang Wanyi’s pretty face. Gritting her teeth, she grabbed Luo Feng’s right hand and turned towards the mansion gates. "Enough fussing, let’s go."

"Father-in-law, I’ll take my leave then." Helpless, Luo Feng had to turn and bid farewell to Yang Dingtian with a cupped fist.

Yang Dingtian smiled and nodded, watching Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi depart.

Beside him, Steward Li chuckled. "This is the first time I’ve seen Young Miss so set on something."

Yang Dingtian nodded and said with a gratified smile, "I initially suspected their relationship was just an act to deceive me. Now it seems I was worrying unnecessarily."

"For Luo Feng to have such achievements at his young age, he’s bound to become a dragon among men in the future! Congratulations, City Lord!"

"Indeed. It is Dayang City’s fortune that Young Miss found a husband like Luo Feng."

The other Stewards nearby chimed in, congratulating Yang Dingtian.

Yang Wanyi warmly held Luo Feng’s hand, leading him until they were out of sight of Yang Dingtian and his men before she finally stopped.

"I thought you were going to drag me all the way to Sky Mountain like this."

Luo Feng’s gaze swept over Yang Wanyi’s delicate hand. Recalling its soft touch, he smiled faintly.

Noticing Luo Feng’s gaze, a hint of shyness flickered in Yang Wanyi’s eyes. She huffed, "In your dreams."

Luo Feng chuckled softly and asked, "Are you really planning to go to Sky Mountain?"

Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes shimmered as she nodded. "The annual assessment of the Twelve Golden Palaces is such a grand event; I want to go see it too. What’s wrong?"

Luo Feng didn’t press further about the truthfulness of her words. Shaking his head, he said, "Then let’s set off. I’ll go get two horses first."

Seeing Luo Feng about to leave, Yang Wanyi reached out and stopped him, her eyes glinting with surprise. "You’re not planning to ride horses to Sky Mountain, are you?"

"Why not?" That was precisely Luo Feng’s plan.

Yang Wanyi sighed softly, a clear glint of amusement in her eyes as she looked at Luo Feng.

"The journey to Sky Mountain crosses many treacherous mountains and dangerous waters. Even Six-leg Demon Horses would struggle to pass."

Luo Feng paused, then gave a wry smile. "I see. That was my oversight."

At this moment, Luo Feng couldn’t help but feel fortunate that Yang Wanyi would be accompanying him to Sky Mountain.

She knew the way, which would undoubtedly save a lot of trouble on the road.

Hearing Luo Feng’s words, a smile touched Yang Wanyi’s lips. She bit her alluring red lips and, noticing many maids and guards looking their way, suddenly looked up.

"Let’s go. I’ll take you out of Dayang City."

Luo Feng paused, looking at Yang Wanyi with a somewhat peculiar expression.

Last time, after they left the Red Flame Mountain Range, she had explicitly stated she wouldn’t fly with him again. Had she forgotten?

"You can fly me, but you have to promise it won’t be like last time in the Red Chain Mountain Range. I don’t want to risk my life."

Luo Feng still had lingering fears from the terrifying flight experience when they left the Red Chain Mountain Range.

Hearing this, Yang Wanyi was torn between laughter and tears. She was Fire Proud Sun of Linglong Hall’s Shuang Jiaoyang; countless people dreamed of such an opportunity with her, yet Luo Feng was actually considering refusing.

"Don’t worry," Yang Wanyi said, exhaling slowly as she looked at Luo Feng, pursing her rosy lips. "You’re my father’s precious son-in-law now. If you were to fall to your death, I wouldn’t be able to escape blame either."

"It’s good that you know," Luo Feng replied with a smile, then walked over to Yang Wanyi.

His gaze swept across her curvaceous figure. Luo Feng coughed drily and then put his arms around Yang Wanyi’s slender waist.

Feeling Luo Feng’s large hands on her waist, Yang Wanyi’s body trembled slightly. She took a shallow breath and softly asked, "Are you ready?"

Hearing the unusual tone in her voice, Luo Feng realized a captivating blush had spread across Yang Wanyi’s cheeks, making her look enchantingly beautiful. He nodded in agreement.

"Then hold on tight."

Yang Wanyi’s delicate body shivered slightly. Then, Yuan Qi surged within her. With a light tap of her foot on the ground, her figure transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky and disappearing beyond the clouds in the blink of an eye.

Initially, Yang Wanyi’s flight was a bit shaky, but she gradually adapted and stabilized.

The wind howled past his ears as Luo Feng looked down at the scenery below.

Towering mountains appeared no larger than his fist. It gave him a feeling of looking down on all other mountains, and a heroic spirit surged within him, making him want to roar aloud.

"Truly magnificent! No wonder all Martial Artists dream of becoming Spiritual Rotation Realm experts."

Looking at the magnificent landscape before him, Luo Feng couldn’t help but exclaim.

Hearing his words, Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes suddenly flickered. She looked at Luo Feng and asked, "Luo Feng, do you really want to compete on the Martial Champion rankings?"

"Yes, I want to try," Luo Feng nodded.

Upon hearing that Lu Xiao Yun, the super genius from three years ago, had failed to be listed on the Martial Champion rankings, Luo Feng felt an unexpected urge to charge onto the rankings himself. As for the reason, even he himself didn’t know why.

Yang Wanyi nodded, her gaze fixed ahead, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, she suddenly slowed down, hovering in mid-air.

"Luo Feng, let’s not go to Sky Mountain for now," Yang Wanyi said suddenly.

"Not Sky Mountain? Then where are we going?" Luo Feng was taken aback.

"If you want to compete on the Martial Champion rankings, you must break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Only then will you have a chance. Let’s go to the Blood-colored Wilderness first and have an adventure," Yang Wanyi said, her alluring red lips moving slowly.

"The Blood-colored Wilderness..."

Luo Feng was startled. He knew of the Blood-colored Wilderness. At the academy, instructors, when introducing the True Martial Continent, had specifically mentioned the Blood-colored Wilderness as a perilous place.

The Blood-colored Wilderness was in the Extreme North Land of the Flowing Cloud Region, bordering the North Sea waters.

Legend had it that long ago, the Blood-colored Wilderness was a range of towering mountains. Later, the Demon Sect, the Xi Tribe from the North Sea, and human experts fought a great battle here, shattering the mountains and rivers and transforming it into a barren and treacherous land.

Because of that great battle, the corpses of many fallen experts and their countless treasures were left behind in the Blood-colored Wilderness. These treasures, seemingly inexhaustible, attracted innumerable Martial Artists to seek adventure there.

However, the Blood-colored Wilderness was also extremely dangerous. The environment was harsh, the climate was erratic, countless ferocious Demon Beasts lurked, and powerful bandits roamed freely. Even Spiritual Rotation Realm experts entering it might not necessarily escape unscathed.

Luo Feng clearly remembered the academy instructors repeatedly warning that those who had not reached Spiritual Rotation Realm cultivation must never enter the Blood-colored Wilderness.

"Luo Feng, although you are now a half-step Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artist, the hope of breaking through within a month is slim, unless you have a fortuitous encounter. The Blood-colored Wilderness is filled with countless opportunities. If you have an opportunity there, you will surely be able to break through. Then you can make your mark on the Martial Champion rankings," Yang Wanyi said slowly, looking at Luo Feng.

"But, with just the two of us, isn’t it too dangerous?"

Luo Feng was also very tempted by Yang Wanyi’s proposal.

He wasn’t worried about himself, but he didn’t want to drag Yang Wanyi into danger.

Yang Wanyi looked at Luo Feng, seeming to see through his thoughts. A confident smile touched her rosy lips as she lightly flicked his forehead.

"Who do you think you’re worrying for? I am Fire Proud Sun, one of Linglong Hall’s Shuang Jiaoyang. You should worry about yourself first."

Recalling the terrifying strength of the woman before him, Luo Feng smiled. "Then I’ll have to trouble you. If I can truly step into the Spiritual Rotation Realm, I’ll be eternally grateful."

"Hee hee, I decided to go to the Blood-colored Wilderness hoping for a fortuitous encounter for myself, not for you. Don’t get the wrong idea," Yang Wanyi giggled, though a faint blush crept onto her pretty face.

Luo Feng nodded slightly but said nothing.

"It’s quite a distance to the Blood-colored Wilderness. I’m going to speed up, so be careful," Yang Wanyi warned. Her body flared with brilliant flames, and with a flash, her figure shot hundreds of meters forward through the air.

Luo Feng didn’t hear any sonic boom; Yang Wanyi’s speed had already surpassed that of sound.

The air resistance felt like blades, fiercely cutting at his skin. An inexplicable tightness gripped Luo Feng’s heart, and he involuntarily held Yang Wanyi tighter, their bodies pressed closely together.

At such close proximity, Yang Wanyi could even feel Luo Feng’s powerful heartbeat. Her body tensed slightly, and she bit her lip, but ultimately said nothing, continuing to fly forward in silence.

After an unknown amount of time, Luo Feng suddenly felt the moisture in the air become increasingly dense. He knew the Blood-colored Wilderness was not far.

"Luo Feng, the Blood-colored Wilderness is just ahead."

Yang Wanyi’s voice sounded at the right moment.

Luo Feng quickly looked forward.

He saw undulating hills stretching to the horizon.

These hills were a strange blood-red color. A thin mist, also an eerie blood color, drifted among them, making the scene appear bizarre and sinister, filled with a murderous aura.

"What a strange place," Luo Feng remarked, slightly shocked. He felt that his usually infallible Soul Power was actually being obstructed by the blood-red mist, his perception greatly diminished. This mist was clearly not ordinary.

As he was pondering this, Yang Wanyi suddenly decelerated. Her Daimei knitted slightly, and an annoyed mutter reached Luo Feng’s ears, "To actually encounter Blood Cloud Bats!"

"Blood Cloud Bats?"

Luo Feng was momentarily stunned, then his brow furrowed.

Blood Cloud Bats were a type of flying Demon Beast unique to the Blood-colored Wilderness, surviving by sucking fresh blood.

An adult Blood Cloud Bat possessed strength equivalent to the Ninth Heaven of the Heavenly Court Realm; they weren’t exceptionally powerful.

However, Blood Cloud Bats usually moved in swarms of tens or even hundreds. They were ferocious and bloodthirsty. A Fourth-level Demon Beast could be drained into a pile of bones in an instant by them. Even Spiritual Rotation Realm experts would generally choose to avoid them if encountered.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Before he could think further, the sound of rushing wind reached his ears. A large Blood Cloud was rapidly approaching from a kilometer away.

Looking closely, one could see this Blood Cloud was composed of swarms of bat-like Demon Beasts.

These bat-like Demon Beasts were as large as washbasins, with fangs like blades, blood-red wings, and bloodthirsty eyes.

"They’ve spotted us. Luo Feng, let’s go down first."