Although Chen Lang felt saddened after leaving the Chen Clan, he was more preoccupied with one thing.
Should we try another method to forcibly prolong Chen Jin's life?
He wasn't without other options...
For example, the rituals of Blood Race.
But upon closer reflection, turning the Old Master into Blood Race might not be what he truly wanted.
He was a direct descendant of the Chen Clan, proud throughout his life, upholding the integrity of humanity. How could he possibly abandon his status and the sunlight to survive by living on blood?
A person is simply a person.
Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural order of things in the world.
Chen Lang wasn't sure if he would be able to avoid this natural law in the future.
Even if he could live forever, he might not be able to avoid the dangers posed by Mu Ningxue and Aurelia by his side.
When one day, all his family and friends wither away like leaves in the wind, what meaning will it hold for him to live alone, possessing supreme power?
Let's go.
Chen Lang took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, and looked at the two women beside him, forcing out a hint of ease. "Our first stop is the Qinling Mountains, to see the Cloud Realm Sky Layer and the legendary Sacred Waterfall."
" Chen Lang..." Mu Ningxue began softly, her tone hesitant.
"What's wrong?"
"No... stay and accompany Grandpa on his final journey?" she asked softly.
Chen Lang paused for a moment, then lowered his voice. "I know the Old Master's personality best. He used to be proud, and perhaps he doesn't want me to see him unable to take care of himself, struggling even to move."
"At least today, he is clear-headed and still mentally sharp."
"He's still the same Old Master I know, the one I can turn to for support when I need him, the one I can rely on."
Aurelia without saying a word, but gently took his arm.
She couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart; she only felt a pang of bitterness mixed with a touch of heartache.
Some farewells are not about leaving behind anything, but about preserving the most dignified appearance.
Some departures aren't due to a lack of love, but rather to leaving the most complete memories forever in one's heart...
The Qinling Mountains are exceptionally steep, and the three of them hadn't gone far before the mountain path in front of them turned into a suspended walkway.
The inner side is a majestic and imposing mountain that pierces the clouds, while the outer side is a sheer cliff and a deep valley. The whistling mountain wind constantly blows past your ears, carrying the unique, crisp scent of the forest.
The purpose of this trip was to relax and enjoy the scenery, so Chen Lang did not summon the black dragon to charge around. Instead, he accompanied the two women, walking slowly step by step along the plank road.
Although dangers lurk everywhere in the wild, the scenery is also the most pristine and captivating.
The more dangerous the place, the more spectacular the scenery.
Although the beauty of nature is often accompanied by hidden dangers, for Chen Lang, Mu Ningxue, Aurelia, there is really nothing in the Qinling Mountains that can threaten them now.
"Rage!!"
"Rage!!"
Several piercing cries suddenly came from high above. Several winged Feather Demon patrolling the mountain circled above the plank road, chattering noisily.
Chen Lang came here to relax and unwind, and he had no interest in letting these troublesome birds spoil his fun.
He raised an eyebrow slightly, and with a casual wave of his hand, the Summoning Vessel was instantly thrown.
"Roar!!!"
A deafening dragon roar suddenly erupted!
The massive black dragon appeared high in the sky, and with just a wisp of its Emperor aura spreading out, the Mountain-Patrolling Feather Demon that had been arrogantly circling were instantly terrified, not daring to even turn back, and fled as far as they could, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
Without the noise of those little beasts, the entire boardwalk and the entire forest became quiet.
As for those great demons lurking deep in the Qinling Mountains, let alone the Black Dragon Emperor's roar that had already shaken the entire mountain range, even without that, the aura emanating from Chen Lang and his companions alone was enough to make them cower in fear deep within their territory, not even daring to show their faces.
Demon Beast are not fools. No matter how strong their territorial instincts, they will not actively provoke a terrifying being whose very aura instills despair in them...
As they continued their journey, the mountains suddenly rose higher, each one so majestic and imposing. Together, they obscured the vast land, making them feel even smaller and more lost.
This is the entrance area of Baiba Mountain.
The overall trend of Daheng Mountain is upward, and when the weather is gloomy, it feels like those gray clouds are right above your head, giving people a sense of oppression.
The view ahead is mostly blocked by the high mountain. To the left and right, what you can see are mostly narrow valleys that slide down the steep ridges. These valleys are often so deep that you can't even see the bottom. They are secluded, deep, and winding. If you accidentally slip into one, it's like entering a huge mountain tunnel maze, and it's very difficult to find the right way back!
Often, people's vision is very narrow, and they inadvertently fall into the abyss. Looking at those towering barriers that rise from the ground, a sense of loss and insignificance can gradually plunge people into the fear of being surrounded by mountains!
Both Mu Ningxue and Aurelia were amazed by the wonders of nature!
They had never been to the Qinling Mountains before, but upon arriving here today, they felt a sense of insignificance, even though they were at the pinnacle of magic.
"Eek~~~~~~!!!!"
Just then, ahead of them was a half-peak, which was separated from one of the great mountain walls of Daheng Ridge. After breaking away from the main mountain, this half-peak stood alone at a height that almost touched the clouds.
On a pine tree extending from the half-peak, there was a long-tailed creature covered in golden-blue feathers. Its feathers were so smooth that even when the wind blew against it, they did not become disheveled. Instead, they looked like a helmet with a golden-blue sheen. The shape of the feathers was also quite special, with the neck and long tail forming a very elegant curve.
The golden-blue demonic bird stood on the pine tree, its three eyes fixed on the three people below.
"Swallow it," Chen Lang ordered, sounding slightly displeased.
The next moment, Black Shadow that blotted out the sky instantly covered it, and the noisy birds that had just been chirping disappeared from their original positions in an instant.
And all of this happened in the blink of an eye...
With no obstacles remaining and having already arrived at this point, Chen Lang had no intention of continuing to lead the two women uphill.
Instead, they were taken directly to the head of the Black Dragon Emperor.
"Slow ascent."
After responding, the Black Dragon Emperor flapped his wings and began to rise...
Baiba Mountain is a cluster of peaks. What makes these peaks unique is that they are all isolated mountains, each with an imposing presence that rises abruptly from the ground and soars into the clouds!
Because these mountains are covered with ancient vegetation, once you enter the Baiba Mountain area, you don't actually see these mountains arranged at different heights like Tianyan Peak. Instead, you often see a large expanse of vine forests that seem to float in the air!
The lush trees stretch out their thick branches, often extending from one mountain to the cliffs of another. When hundreds of such imposing mountains intertwine with the ancient, verdant vegetation covering the mountains, they form a high-altitude peak forest!
Such magnificent natural scenery is hidden deep in the Qinling Mountains. It's hard to imagine unless you see it with your own eyes. The emerald green is level with the clouds, and the mountains rise like giant pillars of heaven and earth. Standing on the body of the Black Dragon Emperor, you can even see many winged Demon Capital trembling in fear...