Immortal Spirit Land
For the rest of their journey, they encountered almost no demons or Demon Beast, and their trip proceeded smoothly.
"General Zhang is really familiar with the Qinling Mountains. If we can keep advancing at this pace, we'll reach Bai Ba Mountain very soon," Staff Officer Xu couldn't help but praise.
As soon as he said that, Li Dexin glared at Staff Officer Xu, the meaning of which was crystal clear.
Staff Officer Xu an awkward laugh and wisely kept quiet.
There are indeed some Demon Beast living in the rift valley, but most of them have been dealt with by Zhang Xiaohou in his own way. Only those that are unavoidable require everyone's intervention.
Their attacks are all about a swift, decisive strike—eliminating the obstacles and creatures without disturbing a single blade of grass or tree, and then immediately leaving the scene without lingering.
In the Qinling Mountains, Destruction Magic cannot be used casually. It must be like Tang Miao's attack, annihilating a whole group with a single blow, making even Demon Beast tremble in fear. Otherwise, one cannot use Destruction Magic indiscriminately, or one will end up like before, being harassed by the patrolling mountain demons.
After passing through the Lu Ling Rift Valley, the mountains suddenly rise higher, each one so majestic and imposing. They are connected together, obscuring everything on the vast land, making one feel even smaller and more lost.
Once you get here, you won't be facing those easy-to-kill little demons anymore; you'll be dealing with Demon Beast who are at least at the General Level!
So after arriving here, Zhang Xiaohou specifically reminded the Purple Gold Army members.
They naturally had nothing to object to.
Even Li Dexin indicated that he would follow his arrangements...
There's no other way, the mission is the priority!
Otherwise, he would have turned and left long ago!
This godforsaken place, he'd really had enough!
The overall trend of Da Heng 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!
"Isn't it a little too quiet here?" Zhao Manyan said, sensing something was off as they walked.
"It's too quiet, that's not a good thing," Ling Ling replied.
The others thought so too, but before any of them could speak, a sharp, piercing cry suddenly came from above.
The group stopped warily and looked up at the higher ground.
Ahead, there was a half-peak, which was separated from one of the large mountain walls of Da Heng Ridge. After breaking away from the main mountain, this half-peak stood alone at a height that almost touched the clouds. Even if everyone looked up, they could not see its top.
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 Demon Bird stood atop the pine tree, its three eyes gazing down at the crowd below, exuding an air of nobility and majesty!
"Has it spotted us...?"
"Don't be afraid. As long as we don't provoke it, it won't attack us. High-level winged Demon Capital High Position as the boundaries of their territories. As long as we stay within the height limits of its territory, it may not bother us. After all, in their eyes, we are just lowly creatures..." Zhang Xiaohou added.
Hearing the words "lower beings" made the group feel a surge of displeasure...
But here, it's best to avoid trouble if possible.
After passing Da Heng Ridge, the group finally arrived at Bai Ba Mountain.
Bai Ba 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 peaks are covered with ancient vegetation, once you enter the Bai Ba Mountain area, you won't actually see these peaks arranged in varying heights like Tianyan Peak. Instead, you'll often see a vast expanse of vine forests that seem to float almost in the air...
"Bai Ba Mountain is a paradise for Feather Demon. It reaches the Sacred Waterfall above and connects to the Qinling Mountains below. The higher they perch, the more it represents their status in the entire Qinling Mountains. Clans like the Wang Yi Bird Tribe and the Magic Eagle Tribe the South need to come here to pay homage to the Feather Emperor at certain times." Zhang Xiaohou's gaze was fixed on Bai Ba Mountain, which was only partially visible in the distance, and a look of longing appeared on his face.
Not to mention Zhang Xiaohou, even he and Apas were attracted by the magnificent scenery here, which was filled with a mystical aura.
"The Feather Emperor?" Yu Shishi was quite curious about what Zhang Xiaohou meant by the Feather Emperor.
"I heard it from an old man from the Qinling Mountains. The Feather Demon race has a very clear hierarchy. People of different statuses reside at different altitudes, and even when flying, they cannot resolutely fly to altitudes that do not belong to their level. If they do, they will definitely be punished by the Feather Emperor. The Feather Emperor is the highest-ranking member of the Feather Demon race. He not only rules this Feathered Feather Demon Paradise of Bai Ba Mountain, but also commands all winged creatures in the mountains to the north and south. He is extremely authoritative..." Zhang Xiaohou explained when he saw Yu Shishi's confusion.
Apart from Tang Miao, no one else present had clearly heard of what he was talking about.
Then Zhang Xiaohou went on to describe the power of the Feather Demon... and clearly stated that the danger level of the Qinling Mountains was incomparable to that of places like the West Ridge or Dongting Lake...
It is precisely because the Qinling assessment level has indeed changed in recent years that there was originally no position of Young Military General in this field, the highest rank being a Grand Commandant. Later, a Major General position was established, which many people believe may have been added by someone with powerful connections to support their own faction.
Zhang Xiaohou didn't bother to explain; after all, he just wanted to do what he could.