Cheng Yu had originally thought that however desolate the Haiyou Mountains were, they were still within Humankind's territory. Surely the Great Qin Celestial Dynasty would have explored the region to some extent. After all, it was such a vast area that even a little development to check for treasure-rich sites would have been worthwhile.
Reality, however, told him he had been overthinking it.
This was the problem now facing Cheng Yu.
There was no trail.
Not because something was blocking the way ahead. Quite literally, there was no trail beneath their feet.
But this also proved one thing: Cheng Yu and his companions had reached a part of the Haiyou Mountains where no one had ever ventured, or at least where no one had been recently.
Looking at the map, Cheng Yu roughly estimated their position. Finally, he pointed at a peak amid the endless mountains ahead and said,
"There! That one's the highest! A high vantage point will let us see farther. Once we get there, we'll figure out where to go next."
After saying that, Cheng Yu looked at Niu Ba beneath him and asked,
"What do you think, Niu Niu? Can we get there before sunset?"
Niu Ba curled his lip.
"Who are you looking down on? Three hours! Just give me three hours!"
With that, Niu Ba kicked off the ground and shot forward at incredible speed.
Watching the scenery race backward, Cheng Yu suddenly heard Shen Qian speak.
"Be careful. There seems to be something up ahead."
Cheng Yu frowned. Before he could say anything, several dark shapes sprang from the dense bushes on either side.
Cheng Yu immediately suppressed the urge to draw Mad Song, while Niu Ba instantly transformed into the Devil Muscle Bull.
Shen Qian frowned slightly but made no move.
After