You should know that once the speed of a flying sword exceeds 200 kilometers per hour, the sword energy shield formed by the connection between true qi and the sword becomes as fragile as an eggshell. If you crash into rocks without any protective measures, the result will inevitably be the destruction of both sword and person.

For a group of thugs below level three Qi Refining, maneuvering flying swords at speeds over 200 kilometers per hour, weaving through various obstacles, flirting with life and death, and enjoying the challenge of pushing their reflexes to the limit is an indescribable thrill.

The previous two times he dueled with that group of scum, Brian Grant lost to them. This time, he pretended to be unconvinced and proposed to up the stakes. Of course, those people wouldn’t let such easy prey slip away—they were sure to take the bait.

Using his divine sense to unlock the spiritual lock on the window, Brian Grant rode his sword and flew out. Even in midsummer, the night wind high above was sharp and chilly. Shielded by the sword’s aura, Brian Grant took a deep breath of fresh air, then activated the black, band-like flying star device on his wrist.

“Wind speed 64.1 m/s, altitude 542.3 meters, speed 20.1 m/s, travel coordinates…” The celestial locator projected a virtual light screen about a foot from Brian Grant’s left eye, displaying detailed data. Although this device, also made in Japan, was second-hand, it still maintained its usual precision.

The celestial locator is a magical tool integrating measurement, positioning, timing, navigation, communication, and more. With the continuous development of immortal arts, it can even import data from the 379 flying stars radiating across the entire empire, and can connect to the Skynet.

In the darkness, Brian Grant followed the coordinates provided by the flying star device, slowly guiding his sword toward the distance.

Beneath Brian Grant’s feet, the city with its many conical and triangular skyscrapers emitted endless brilliant lights in the night, mingling with the countless dazzling sword lights flickering in the sky, making the city appear vibrant and colorful. A small cluster of emerald sword light was inconspicuous among the myriad dazzling sword lights, vanishing in an instant into the sea of radiant colors.

Mount Mingxia rises ten thousand meters high, its ridges stretching endlessly, filled with countless strange peaks and perilous ravines, and home to thousand-year-old golden pines, spruces, and other precious timber. Mount Mingxia is part of the Tianlin mountain range, which extends for ten thousand miles from north to south, starting at Mengyuan Prefecture in the north and ending at Jianghai Prefecture in the south.

Guanyun Peak is one of the high peaks of Mount Mingxia. Due to its rugged and steep terrain and dense forests, it is famous for its unique rocks and sea of clouds, and its scenery is renowned for its mysterious beauty. It is a famous mountain near Tianlin City in Qingming Prefecture.

But at midnight, with no one around, such a vast mountain range is bound to have some exotic beasts lurking. For cultivators, coming here in the middle of the night is not a wise choice. Precisely because of this, Guanyun Peak becomes the favorite haunt of lawless cultivators at night.

When Brian Grant arrived at the designated spot according to the coordinates, it was still deserted. Brian Grant checked the time—there were still five minutes left until ten o’clock. It wasn’t his first time here, but he still habitually circled the area carefully.

This place is at the foot of Guanyun Peak, on flat terrain. To the south stands an octagonal stone pavilion called Linshan Pavilion. The name is elegant, but the pavilion itself is rough and simple in design—a product of the empire’s recent push to develop tourism.

In front of the stone pavilion is a wide, gentle grassy slope. To the east of the slope is a pine forest; to the west, a sheer cliff, and below the cliff stretches the Heilong River for thousands of miles.

After circling the pine forest and sensing no unusual fluctuations in energy, Brian Grant finally relaxed. Unlike those people, Brian Grant couldn’t afford to lose. Any tiny mistake could plunge him into utter ruin.

After waiting for about half an hour, a beam of light swept across the starry sky. Brian Grant’s heart stirred—he knew that beam was the guide light from that person’s vehicle. As the beam grew brighter, a black, spindle-shaped airship sped toward him from afar.

The black flying shuttle shot out two straight, dazzling beams of light, shining directly on Brian Grant. The black shuttle sped toward Brian Grant, and only when it was twenty meters away did it suddenly swerve sideways. With its massive momentum, the shuttle barely managed to stop just one meter in front of Brian Grant. The sideways movement whipped up a violent gust of air, blasting directly at Brian Grant.

In an instant, the grass was flattened, trees shook, dust filled the air, and the howling wind swept dozens of meters away before gradually dying down.

This drifting maneuver of the shuttle looked simple, but was actually quite difficult. Not only did it require deep familiarity with the shuttle’s performance, but also precise control of the five-element anti-gravity array, with perfect hand-eye coordination to execute the move so accurately.

For this group of scum, showing off is one of the main reasons they live.

The surface of the black shuttle was smooth and delicate, with a special sturdy texture, able to withstand impacts of 500 standard spiritual energy units. Its streamlined shape made it even more suited for flying through the air.

The Shenlong-brand household Gale-type shuttle is seven meters long, weighs 2,500 kilograms, and has an interior that can seat six people. Every 100 kilometers of flight consumes forty units of spiritual energy. The shell is made from black sand steel using injection molding, and the internal drive is a standard Type-3 Shenxing array. Its top speed can reach 500 kilometers per hour. This model of Shenlong shuttle is the latest this year. Although it’s a joint product of the empire and Japan, its internal core is all processed in Japan, making its quality far superior to shuttles developed solely by the empire.