The great city of Wentian lay in the southeast of the Northern Territory, bordering the Black Nether Mountain Range and close to the Netherworld Valley where the Netherworld Secret Realm was located.
It was not too far from the four territories of Bicang, Yunxia, Cuiwei, and Gufang.
By crossing several territories along the way, one could reach Wentian City, the famous commercial metropolis of the Northern Territory.
But this so-called "not too far" was only relative to Great Cultivators and Veteran Celestials. Judged by ordinary travel, it was an extremely distant journey.
If it were an ordinary Grandmaster or Great Grandmaster, under such a vast expanse of territory, they probably should not even think about it.
Even a Pseudo Celestial would have had to make preparations early and set out in advance. Otherwise, with a Pseudo Celestial's escaping light and evasion speed, combined with recuperation and regulating breath along the way, they might not be able to reach Wentian City even after several months.
For this trip, Chen Ping'an did not use a flying boat. Instead, he traveled under his public identity, riding the airborne carriage that represented the Chief Administrator of the Pacification Office.
The carriage was azure-black, bearing a dark, blackish mark. Anyone with sharp eyes would know at a glance that it was tied to the identity and origins of the Pacification Office.
An airborne carriage was not merely a means of transport; it was also a symbol representing the backing of a force.
With such an ostentatious display, many troubles along the way could be avoided.
Between one territory and another, there were often dangerous terrains, as well as certain gray and white zones. Under such circumstances, evil naturally bred there.
Many traveling merchants and rogue cultivators mingled among them. On ordinary days, they were perfectly