Chapter 1009: Chapter 1006: Journey North
"Array, rise!"
Within the Yunwu Mountain Valley, a resonant voice suddenly echoed.
As the words were spoken, within a ten-mile radius centered on the valley, the wind and clouds surged in an instant.
Amidst the howling wind, all living creatures could feel the rich spiritual energy converging from all directions toward this area, as the formation at Yunwu Mountain’s base reactivated once again.
All the cultivators who had resided here could clearly feel that this time, after the spirit gathering array restarted, the power and effectiveness of the entire formation were increased by countless times compared to before.
Among them, the hidden killing array, even without activation, could make cultivators above the Innate Realm feel an inexplicable fear, as they sensed a unique force within the formation that could crush them at any moment.
"Such a strong spirit gathering effect!"
"The Yunwu Mountain Spirit Gathering Array is finally repaired. And its effectiveness is countless times greater than before; for cultivators like us, it’s simply a blessing."
"Indeed, I never want to leave this place for the rest of my life."
"Yang Fei truly is a divine being. Such a method to seize the creation of heaven and earth is truly miraculous. This is the mystique of Taoist formations and Rune Tao. I wonder if we too can learn such magical skills."
"Exactly, the power of formations and Rune Tao is too strong. If we can learn them, our abilities would greatly improve."
For a time, the cultivators within the Yunwu Mountain Array discussed it fervently.
They had even more reverence for Yang Fei’s strength.
After the last disaster, Yang Fei left for over two months out of concern for his relatives. Upon his return, within less than a week, the Yunwu Mountain Array was repaired, and its effectiveness was increased by a dozenfold. Such an ability is almost indistinguishable from divine skills.
With such a vast spirit gathering array, even ordinary people living here can extend their lifespan, and cultivators can accelerate their cultivation.
Moreover, this formation has the effect of resisting great disasters, as everyone personally experienced during the last natural disaster.
Most importantly, with the power of the Yunwu Mountain Array enhanced, the melting speed of the genetic liquid medicine will also accelerate, and the efficacy will be more than doubled.
The entire Yunwu Mountain’s base is like a gigantic factory providing primary energy for cultivation.
In the valley, Yang Fei, after restoring the Yunwu Mountain Array, nodded in satisfaction as he sensed the formidable power of this new formation.
He simply felt that with the power of this formation, even if the formidable Outer Domain beings aboard the ghost ship appeared, he had the confidence to annihilate them.
"Yun Shu, try to sense this array again. Do you feel you can control it?" Yang Fei asked Tong Yunshu.
Tong Yunshu had long been intently sensing it. After a while, she nodded slowly, "Although the power of this array has increased a dozenfold, its operating rules haven’t changed. I can control it."
Yang Fei smiled and said, "That’s good. Once I leave, you’ll be the master here. You must guard this formation well."
Tong Yunshu nodded earnestly but showed deep worry on her face, looking at Yang Fei and said, "Are you and Qin Yanyang really going to the Arctic?"
Yang Fei nodded, "Yes, I want to see what exact changes have occurred there to cause such a great global disaster."
Tong Yunshu opened her mouth, wanting to say she would go with them, but ultimately held back.
Although her Rune Tao skills have greatly improved recently, elevating her strength to heights she hadn’t imagined before, she’s clear there’s still a gap between her, Yang Fei, and Qin Yanyang.
Most importantly, the Yunwu Mountain’s base is extremely important. After Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang leave, someone must stay to guard it.
She must hold this last position for Yang Fei.
"When are you leaving?" Tong Yunshu asked.
Yang Fei said, "We will depart soon."
Knowing Tong Yunshu was worried about him, Yang Fei took her hand and reassured her, "Don’t worry, I am very strong now. It won’t be easy for me to get into trouble, and Yanyang is with me."
Tong Yunshu silently nodded.
Since the disaster, she hadn’t left the Yunwu Mountain’s base, but she heard about the catastrophic calamities outside. Just yesterday, someone from the Tong Family came to seek refuge, and when she met them, she learned that more than half of the Tong Family members had perished in this disaster.
The whole world seemed apocalyptic.
The deceased are already gone, and the survivors cling to each other, slowly finding the motivation to continue living.
"Guard this home for me, take care of your family members, as well as Yang Wen and Yang Hao," Yang Fei softly spoke to Tong Yunshu.
Tong Yunshu’s gaze gradually became firm, nodding, "Yes, don’t worry, as long as I live, they’ll be fine. Be careful outside and don’t be reckless. Remember, there’s a woman always waiting for you here."
"Don’t worry, I won’t let myself end up in a desperate situation. Your husband is quite cunning," Yang Fei said.
Tong Yunshu hummed in response, thinking about Yang Fei’s strength and character, believing that no matter the situation, he would prioritize survival.
After spending a night with Tong Yunshu, the next morning, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang left.
Now, the rebuilding in Divine Continent proceeded methodically, led by Qin Huai’an and the high officials of Divine Continent. The restoration of order and other basic infrastructure in Divine Continent Country was advancing swiftly.
As for the experts from the Military Department and the strong practitioners who came from the Hidden Sect after experiencing this catastrophe, witnessing the Foundation Establishment strength of Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, they drew even closer to the Divine Continent side. They also traveled extensively, aiding rescue efforts across various regions, clearing roadways, and slowly integrating with the secular people of Divine Continent.
After loading some necessary supplies, Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei left the Yunwu Mountain base in a military helicopter.
Without satellite navigation, they set out with the most primitive compass and a detailed world map.
The helicopter’s fuel sustained their flight until they reached a military base in Inner Mongolia.
Refueling there, they used military channels to contact the Mongolian government, requesting a flight corridor.
The initial response was negative, but when it was revealed that Qin Yanyang was personally piloting the flight to merely pass through en route to the Arctic to investigate the global disaster’s cause, they finally agreed to open their airspace and would provide fuel support as much as possible along the way.
Thus, the helicopter passed through Mongolia and entered Bear Country’s territory, also receiving permission to proceed.
However, after entering the Siberian domain, severe cold weather conditions made the helicopter flight increasingly challenging.
Ultimately, the plane was forced to land in the heart of Siberia.
Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, wearing protective clothing, with large backpacks filled with supplies, decided to proceed on foot.
From departing the Yunwu Mountain base to abandoning the helicopter now, it had taken eleven days.
From high altitudes, looking down on the vast lands, whether the Great Divine Continent, Mongolia, or Bear Country, they had suffered significant geological devastation, confirming for the two that this disaster was global, not limited to Divine Continent alone.
Mongolia and Bear Country’s disaster situations in many places were even worse than in Divine Continent, with cities densely populated suffering over two-thirds or even more casualties.
With such devastation, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang grew more resentful of the exotic realm visitors and wanted to quickly discover what changes had occurred on Earth.
Thus, relying on their Foundation Establishment cultivation and following the compass northward, they paused to maintain peak cultivation states. After half a month, they finally traversed Bear Country and reached the New Siberian Islands.