On the Red Rock Continent, a small Sky Ark flew swiftly through the sky, the mountains and rivers below racing backward.
A thin layer of energy enveloped the Sky Ark, keeping out even the fierce wind gang stirred up by its high speed.
On the deck, Gu Lianglongyao, Luo Yun Kong, and Lou Yunfei stood leaning against the railing. They had been there for a long time.
"This Sky Ark is incredible. It's no slower than a hovercraft, and it can even cross through space. No wonder the people of the Martial World look down on our technology!" Having witnessed the Martial World's might, Gu Lianglongyao could not help sighing with emotion.
Luo Yun Kong ran his hand over the Sky Ark's railing. As he studied the mysterious runes flickering with energy, excitement lit his face. "Isn't this exactly the martial civilization we've been searching so desperately for? We've finally found it, haven't we?"
"Yes! We've found it! But we're already old. Getting this far has pushed us to our limits!"
Lou Yunfei's gaze grew distant, as though he were recalling his past experiences.
Like Luo Yun Kong, he had wandered the sea of stars for a hundred years in search of a breakthrough. They had both endured the agony of knowing a path lay ahead, yet never being able to find it.
They did not fear death, but their lifespans were nearing their end, and they could not break through. Their unfulfilled obsession with pursuing the martial path tormented them every waking moment.
Even now, that suffering was too painful for him to look back on.
"What's there to fear? Even an old steed in its stable still yearns to gallop. We charged our way forward when there was no path. Now that there is one, are we supposed