"Palace Master, Jia Nan Academy is just a short distance ahead. We should neither fly nor travel through space here, or we could easily attract the attention of the academy's powerhouses."
Obito Uchiha stood atop a towering tree that pierced the clouds and spoke respectfully to Ling Feng beside him.
Ling Feng nodded and cast his gaze into the distance. Between two majestic mountains far ahead, he could just make out a small town.
"Is that Peace Town?"
Ling Feng murmured to himself, then turned to Obito Uchiha. "Head back first. I can handle this alone. Too many people will give us away."
To obtain Jia Nan Academy's fallen heart flame, Ling Feng had decided to infiltrate the academy and wait for an opportunity to seize it. But more people meant more prying eyes; slipping in alone would be easier.
"Yes, Palace Master."
Obito Uchiha answered without hesitation. "We'll be waiting outside to support you. Once you send the signal, we'll immediately attack Jia Nan Academy."
"Mm."
Ling Feng nodded, though inwardly he murmured, It would be best if things never reached that point.
Ling Feng bore Jia Nan Academy no ill will. Besides, the academy had considerable backing, and he did not want to provoke it for now. He only wanted the fallen heart flame, which was why he had decided to infiltrate the academy.
Whoosh!
Ling Feng raced toward Peace Town, but he did not fly. Powerhouses from Jia Nan Academy guarded the town, and it also had the academy's unique spatial formations. One careless move could trigger the academy's defenses, which would undermine his infiltration plan.
Watching the town flicker into view ahead, Ling Feng paid no mind to the dust covering him. He swiftly rushed down the small slope and joined the yellow dirt road leading