Chapter 1430: Teleportation Array Construction Completed
Upon hearing Zhong Siyu's words, Bai Xue's expression changed once more. Her usual enchanting charm vanished completely in that instant, and heartache was etched upon her face.
Bai Jiumeng was also taken aback. Having left the Guardian District with Bai Xue, she was equally unaware of the situation that had unfolded after their departure.
Although Lu Wu and Huang Sha had some inkling, Yang Haoran's injuries still startled them. However, they wholeheartedly agreed with one of Zhong Siyu's remarks: it was a miracle Yang Haoran had returned alive. They had initially feared he wouldn't survive this time, so to actually see him return alive was a pleasant surprise. Thus, while his severe injuries shocked them, their predominant emotion was joy.
Yang Haoran's smile deepened a fraction. At his gesture, Bai Xue helped him up from the ground. After arriving, his body, weakened by severe injuries, had given out, and he'd simply slumped to the ground. He had originally intended to wait for Zhong Siyu to assist him, but from the looks of it, Zhong Siyu had no such intention whatsoever. Thus, he had straightforwardly gestured for Bai Xue to help him.
“Indeed, I owe my life to Siyu this time, or I truly wouldn't have made it back. ”
Yang Haoran said with a faint smile. Zhong Siyu's face immediately darkened upon hearing this. Immediately after, her delicate features twisted into a ferocious scowl.
“Yang Haoran, stop calling me 'Siyu, Siyu. ' It makes me sick to my stomach. And I don't like the name Zhong Siyu. If anyone else calls me that, I'll devour them until not even a speck of bone dust remains. While you're different from them, if you truly provoke me, I can't guarantee I won't lay hands on you. Remember this: from now on, you're to call me Young Miss! ”
Zhong Siyu's tone carried an undisguised warning. Yet, Yang Haoran remained unfazed, his smile unchanging.
Yang Haoran's reply made the corner of Zhong Siyu's mouth twitch almost imperceptibly. She felt Yang Haoran was deliberately provoking her. She was just about to erupt, but Yang Haoran cut her off.
“Heh heh, now isn't the time to discuss such trivial matters. Whatever grievances you have, it'll be plenty of time to vent them after we've overcome this current hurdle and settled down. ”
At this, Yang Haoran turned his gaze to Bai Xue, and inquired.
“Are you four the only ones here? Where have the others gone? ”
Upon hearing his question, Huang Sha and the other two turned their gazes to Bai Xue. This wasn't because they were unaware of the situation, but because Yang Haoran had addressed his question to Bai Xue.
“The Cross-Continent Teleportation Array has been successfully completed. Old Master Wu has already led the others to the Cloud Haze Mountain Range. The four of us were left here to rendezvous with Brother Emissary of Death. To avoid exposure, we sealed all our power fluctuations. That’s why you couldn’t sense our presence just now. ”
Bai Xue explained quickly and concisely, all while supporting Yang Haoran. Even though she was also a patient whose injuries hadn't fully healed, she held Yang Haoran steadily. One arm was tightly wrapped around his waist, as if she feared he might vanish if she let go.
Bai Xue hadn't misled Yang Haoran in her words. However, there was one detail she hadn't mentioned: Old Master Wu hadn't initially chosen Bai Xue to be among those left behind to meet Yang Haoran. One reason was that Bai Xue's injuries hadn't recovered, and her strength was far from her peak. Should any unforeseen circumstances arise, Bai Xue's life could be in serious danger.
Another reason was Old Master Wu's concern that Bai Xue might go to the Guardian District to search for Yang Haoran. From his understanding of Bai Xue, if Yang Haoran didn't arrive at Phoenix Fall Mountain for too long, she would undoubtedly do so. And if she did, Bai Xue would be walking straight into a trap.
Precisely because Old Master Wu had considered these two points, he hadn't initially planned to leave Bai Xue behind to meet Yang Haoran. However, he couldn't resist Bai Xue's persistence. Moreover, the weight of his task and the extreme time constraint meant he had no time to waste on Bai Xue. Therefore, he could only accede to her request.
Nonetheless, Old Master Wu hadn't neglected to make specific arrangements to address this. Aside from Bai Xue, the other three left behind were Yang Haoran's trusted confidantes, absolutely loyal to him. They would undoubtedly execute any of Yang Haoran's commands. And as Yang Haoran's proxy, his commands were Yang Haoran's commands. He had repeatedly impressed upon the three to keep a close eye on Bai Xue and prevent her from doing anything foolish. He believed the three should be capable of achieving this; if they couldn't, then no one else could either.
Furthermore, the three were far from weak in strength and could effectively protect Bai Xue. Should any trouble arise, even with Bai Xue heavily injured and her strength significantly diminished, the three could step in to resolve it. Beyond that, Old Master Wu had also prepared a contingency: himself. However, he hadn't mentioned this to the three, let alone to Bai Xue.
Bai Xue hadn't divulged these details, so Yang Haoran naturally remained unaware at the moment. However, upon hearing Bai Xue's explanation, an astonished expression immediately appeared on his face.
“The Cross-Continent Teleportation Array is built? ”
Yang Haoran seemed to disbelieve his own ears, unable to resist asking for confirmation.
“Old Master Wu said so, though I'm not clear on the specifics. I don't even know what kind of Cross-Continent Teleportation Array it is, but he specifically instructed me to report this matter to you. ”
Bai Xue gave an affirmative reply, a hint of confusion also surfacing on her face. The source of her internal bewilderment was precisely the Cross-Continent Teleportation Array she spoke of.
To prevent any leaks, very few people knew about the Cross-Continent Teleportation Array. Not only was Bai Xue unaware, but even Old Master Wu himself wasn't privy to the full details. Old Master Wu only gained a certain understanding of the Cross-Continent Teleportation Array after receiving Yang Haoran's orders and communicating with Ma Ling.
As for the other confidantes, only Ye Zhiqiu, who was protecting Ma Ling, knew a little. However, the purpose of constructing the Cross-Continent Teleportation Array was unknown even to Ma Ling, its builder; only Yang Haoran was aware. Ma Ling merely had some conjectures, but she dared not confirm if her guesses were correct.
After receiving Bai Xue's affirmative reply, the smile on Yang Haoran's face was no longer a faint one meant to mask his true emotions, but a joyous one born from genuine happiness.
“Heh heh, well done, truly well done! It's perfectly timed! Let's go, take me to the Cloud Haze Mountain Range immediately! ”
Yang Haoran chuckled with delight, his pale complexion gaining a touch of rosiness. It was evident that at this moment, his heart wasn't simply happy; alongside the happiness, there was also excitement.
Without waiting for Yang Haoran to give an order, the moment his words fell, Huang Sha immediately waved his hand, tearing open a spatial rift. He then bowed respectfully, inviting Yang Haoran to enter. His perception was sharp. This treatment stood in stark contrast to when Zhong Siyu had torn open a spatial rift earlier.
Supported by Bai Xue, Yang Haoran and Bai Xue walked towards the spatial rift. Young Miss Zhong Siyu, however, showed not an ounce of politeness. With a flash, she darted into the spatial rift before Yang Haoran. Yang Haoran merely smiled at this, saying nothing.
If even Yang Haoran said nothing, the others present naturally wouldn't dare utter a word. After Yang Haoran, Huang Sha and the other two entered the spatial rift one after another, heading for the Cloud Haze Mountain Range.
When they emerged from the spatial rift once more, the group successfully arrived in the Cloud Haze Mountain Range, landing atop a mountain peak. This peak was located in the center of the Cloud Haze Mountain Range and was, moreover, its highest summit.
At that moment, the faces of those who had exited the spatial rift were filled with utter shock. It wasn't that the Cloud Haze Mountain Range had vanished, nor was it because they saw no one within the Cloud Haze Mountain Range, but because the Cloud Haze Mountain Range was a chaotic sea of humanity, with figures visible everywhere their eyes could reach.
This was merely the area visible to the naked eye. They couldn't possibly know how many people were hidden in areas invisible to the naked eye, for instance, behind the mountains in their view, or within the dense forests their eyes couldn't penetrate. These regions were unseen, thus making it impossible to determine the exact number of people. However, Yang Haoran and the others could sense an immense wave of life fluctuations within this Cloud Haze Mountain Range, making it impossible to ascertain a precise number in a short time.
It was precisely because of this that all their faces were etched with shock. Not even Zhong Siyu was an exception. The shock in her heart made her involuntarily gape, her face a mask of disbelief.
“Th-this. . . what in the world is going on? How is the Cloud Haze Mountain Range hiding so many people? Where did your Lecheng get so many people? ”
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