Zhang Yu remained within the World Rift for three days, making all the necessary arrangements before emerging and riding his escape light back toward the Azure Yang Upper Continent.
He still traveled north along the Desolate Ruins. Along the way, he saw the mountain range on the Azure Yang Upper Continent's Great Wasteland side shining brightly in the night, like a river of stars stretching from south to north across the land.
This mountain range had first been created from nothing by a higher-level cultivator wielding great power after the Turbid Tide arrived. Incomparably sturdy and capable of locking down the earth veins, it had played an enormous role in the early wars.
Over the past few decades, the two Prefectures had built a new military defensive line upon this mountain range.
However, because the Azure Yang Upper Continent had generally held the upper hand against the Taibo Monsters, the western side had long faced no threat. Thus, the defenses along this line had not been particularly tight. Now, it seemed that the Taibo Monsters' surprise assault some days ago had prompted a fresh deployment.
In the night, his escape light streaked across the sky like a meteor.
The soldiers on night watch saw the sight and knew that a cultivator was flying through the air. Quite a few could not help but feel longing and envy.
Although armored soldiers could now fly through the air as well, they relied upon Creator techniques. Moreover, anyone who donned armor had to be registered in the rolls of the two Prefectures. Unless on the battlefield, no matter who it was, every use of Profound Armor outside required a legitimate reason and a fairly detailed record.
Those without merit who wished to wear armor also needed a person of reputation to stand surety