Chapter 142 - 89: The Shangqing Sect’s Maoshan Sect

Chapter 142: Chapter 89: The Shangqing Sect’s Maoshan Sect

’If I really dig into it, this skill has incredible potential!’

First, it must be understood that while mosquitoes have wings, they are by no means Demon Beasts known for their speed.

In the vast family of flying Demon Beasts,

they are firmly in the slowest tier.

But after the [Flight] skill reached Level 10, the Mosquito Avatar gained a flight speed ten times its base speed.

This allowed its speed to rival some ordinary flying Demon Beasts.

Now that the limit had been broken, its speed could be doubled again.

Reaching twenty times its base speed!

In other words,

its speed was twenty times that of other mosquito-type Demon Beasts!

This speed would rank it among the faster flying Demon Beasts!

’Able to fight and able to run, advancing and retreating at will. Not bad at all!’

Itching with curiosity, Lin Yi immediately had his Mosquito Avatar give it a try.

"BUZZ!"

Driven by his will, the pure Qi and Blood within the Mosquito Avatar began to burn and deplete furiously, like fuel thrown into a furnace!

An unstoppable power erupted forth!

The next instant,

the Mosquito Avatar transformed into a streak of light nearly impossible to track with the naked eye, suddenly tearing through the calm air!

"KRRRAAACK!"

A sharp, ear-piercing sonic boom exploded!

A visible, cone-shaped white shockwave suddenly spread out behind the Mosquito Avatar. The air was brutally compressed and displaced, forming a brief, stunning vapor cone!

The violent turbulence was so strong it even caused the windows of the bus traveling below to shake slightly.

"What was that noise?!"

"Is a Demon Beast attacking?!"

"Careful! On guard!"

The atmosphere inside the bus instantly grew tense.

The teachers’ expressions changed. They all stuck their heads out the windows, their sharp gazes scanning the sky. The weapons held tightly in their hands glinted coldly, and their Qi and Blood faintly pulsed around them, ready to deliver a thunderous strike at any moment.

A grim, murderous aura filled the air.

"Everyone, stay alert! We’re about to enter the Taihang Mountain region. There will be more and more Demon Beasts outside, and they could attack at any time!"

Chen Zhenguo’s calm but cautionary voice rang out, quelling the commotion in the bus.

All the teachers immediately returned to their seats. They sat with their backs straight, weapons laid across their laps, their wary eyes scanning every inch of the space outside the windows. The atmosphere was as taut as a fully drawn bowstring.

Inside the bus, Lin Yi’s heart skipped a beat.

’That was close!’

He instantly cut off the supply of Qi and Blood, halting his shocking speed experiment.

The Mosquito Avatar’s speed dropped abruptly, and it once again vanished into the air currents without a trace.

’Are you kidding me?’

’Exposing the Mosquito Avatar to a group of veteran Martial Artist teachers who are on high alert, just to test its speed?’

’That’s no different from walking right into a trap!’

Although the experiment was cut short,

an irrepressible joy surged in Lin Yi’s heart!

’A sonic boom! It actually broke the sound barrier!’

That clear explosion and the shockwave behind it were ironclad proof that its speed had surpassed the speed of sound!

This meant the Mosquito Avatar’s instantaneous burst of extreme speed had already exceeded the speed of sound through the air!

’This kind of speed is an absolute trump card for saving my life or landing a finishing blow in a critical moment!’

’But... the Qi and Blood consumption is terrifying!’

After the initial euphoria, Lin Yi quickly calmed down and carefully sensed the condition of his Mosquito Avatar.

Just from that one explosive acceleration test, its Qi and Blood reserves had plummeted like floodwaters bursting from a dam!

’Based on this rate of consumption...’

’With the Mosquito Avatar’s current Level and total Qi and Blood, if it maintains this limit-broken extreme speed, it could probably... only last for five minutes at most!’

Five minutes would pass in the blink of an eye.

The ability was powerful, but it was a true "blood-burner."

’Mm, I get it.’

Lin Yi made an instant decision.

’For normal travel and combat, I will never use this limit-broken speed.’

’This is a true ace in the hole, to be saved only for desperate moments of life-or-death pursuit or a frantic escape!’

「...」

The bus sped along the road.

It finally arrived at the foot of the majestic, sprawling Taihang Mountain Range.

「Wangwu Mountain Entrance.」

The road ahead was blocked by imposing military installations.

Towering alloy barricades, dense fortifications, and heavily armed soldiers with formidable auras formed a steel defensive line.

They sealed the road into the mountains completely.

The bus slowly came to a stop in front of the security checkpoint.

"Everyone off! Time for the security check!" Chen Zhenguo was the first to stand, his voice steady and powerful.

The Taihang Mountain Range was vast, with towering peaks and dense forests. It nurtured countless powerful Demon Beasts and was one of the largest Demon Beast lairs in Nanjiang Province. It was also a bloody hunting ground where Martial Artists obtained resources and honed their skills.

To prevent powerful beast tides from the mountains from threatening human cities, the Nanjiang Military District had elite troops stationed here year-round. They had constructed a tight surveillance and defense system, guarding the choke points in and out of the mountain range.

Chen Zhenguo led the team of teachers and students from Yang City No. 1 High School toward the security post. He handed over his identification, his tone serious.

"Hello, we are the supervising teachers and students from Yang City No. 1 High School. Our purpose is to enter the Wangwu Mountain area for combat training and to hunt Demon Beasts."

At his signal, all the teachers with Martial Artist status immediately activated the communicators they carried.

A pale blue screen projected out, clearly displaying each person’s unique, officially registered Martial Artist serial number—

This served as a dual verification of identity and strength.

Lin Yi did as instructed and brought up his own serial number.

Only Luo Qian looked a little awkward.

He wasn’t a registered Martial Artist, so naturally, he didn’t have a serial number. He could only silently take out his regular citizen ID card and hand it over.

Inside the guard post, a stern-faced soldier meticulously checked everyone’s information as a cold scanner blinked with a red light.

Only after confirming everything was in order did he raise a hand to signal for them to pass.

"Not far from the foot of the mountain is a place called Panshi Town. It was specially established by the military district as a staging point for Martial Artists entering the Taihang Mountain Range to rest, resupply, and trade."

The soldier’s voice was flat but carried an unquestionable authority.

"Remember, Panshi Town is under the direct jurisdiction of the Nanjiang Military District, which maintains order. Any form of private fighting within the town is strictly forbidden! Violators, regardless of their identity or background, will be severely punished by military law! No mercy will be shown!"

Chen Zhenguo nodded grimly and said in a deep voice,

"Rest assured, we understand the rules! We will not cause any trouble in town."

The soldier gave a slight nod and added,

"Alright, you may enter! One more thing: it’s early spring, so the Demon Beasts in the mountains have ended their hibernation. They’re at their most active and irritable, and their aggression is extremely high. Be cautious when you enter the mountains. If you encounter a danger you can’t handle, immediately use your communicator to send a distress signal to the nearest military outpost. Don’t try to be a hero!"

"Understood. Thank you for the warning!" Chen Zhenguo thanked him again.

The tedious but necessary security check was complete.

Everyone re-boarded the bus.

The vehicle slowly drove past the heavily guarded checkpoint.

It continued along the winding mountain road.

「Not long after.」

The outline of a town, built into the mountainside with a rough but heavily fortified style, appeared in their line of sight.

Towering alloy walls glinted coldly in the sunlight. Patrolling soldiers and mounted Energy Weapons could be faintly seen on top—

This was the forward base built by the Nanjiang Military District to shelter countless Demon Beast-hunting Martial Artists: the Panshi Martial Artist Town.