As they sped along, the scenery on either side of Yue Wen kept changing.
The dense forests and rolling green mountains gradually thinned out, giving way to more and more rocky slopes. Eventually, they crossed the boundary and arrived in a vast valley. Perhaps because most people were still busy searching for loot spots, they barely encountered any opponents along the way. A few independent cultivators rushing over long distances passed by in the distance, but neither side made a move.
Whether they won or lost, a fight would delay them from reuniting with their teammates. With everyone's backpacks still empty, it simply wasn't worth it. Of course, it might also have been because Yue Wen was moving so fast that he looked like a swirling afterimage to others! Whether they could catch up was one thing, but anyone could tell that his cultivation was formidable. He looked like someone best avoided.
It didn't take long for Yue Wen to reach the agreed-upon valley entrance. He entered cautiously with his sword in hand, then sensed someone hiding behind a boulder in the valley and immediately locked onto them with his aura.
Before he could force the person out, a familiar head poked around the other side of the boulder. "Brother Yue, it's you?"
Seeing that it was Qi Dian, Yue Wen put away his Flying Sword and asked, "You got here even faster than I did?"
"I happened to land nearby, so I came straight over," Qi Dian replied.
"As long as you're safe. Now we're just waiting for Xing'er." Yue Wen let out a breath of relief. "Do you still have the item?"
"Safe and sound." Qi Dian patted the pack on his back.
Yue Wen wasn't worried about Zhao Xing'er's safety. Given her combat prowess, while most people