Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate

Chapter 260: Chapter 258: Anomaly in the Depths of the Plane

Beyond Lin You’s expectations.

The flight of the Magic Energy Airship was extremely smooth, without any turbulence.

The speed was also very fast, and soon they arrived above the Great Rift Valley within the Gobi Desert. Gradually, some Demons were seen running below, along with some flying Demons.

However, Lin You was not worried about being attacked by them.

Because around the airship, there were Tier Seven Cultivators on guard at all times, and moreover, Plant Dragons and Fairies led by Lingxi were escorting them.

Absolutely foolproof.

“Xu Zhong, take some people to record the terrain and wind environment along the route. Later, study and develop a safe route for the expedition. You will be responsible for managing this task in the future, and finding more talents in this area.”

Lin You said to Xu Zhong on the deck.

“At your command!”

Xu Zhong’s Spirit was invigorated, thrilled beyond expectations to be entrusted with such an important task by Lin You.

With simple preparations, he immediately took a few people to spread out around the airship, starting to record information along the way.

Actually, the most important thing was to record the wind belts and Demon Nest information.

If they could be directly avoided, that would be the best. If unavoidable, then they would send someone to clean them out, to prevent Demon attacks later.

As for those scattered flying Demons, just dispatch a few more Tier Seven Cultivators on the ship, and there’s no problem.

After all, the highest-tier Demon in the Gobi is only Tier Seven.

After a period of smooth flying, they traversed through clouds.

Lin You then placed his hand on the acceleration lever on the side and started gradually pulling it up.

And then the propulsion device at the rear emitted a loud boom, spewing fiery flames, boosting the airship’s speed dramatically.

The massive hull of the Magic Energy Airship thundered through the sky above the Gobi, gradually reaching its maximum speed of 288 kilometers.

At this point, Lin You also noticed.

The Magic Energy consumption at maximum speed was double that of a steady pace.

However, this consumption was nothing for him now.

A commercial trip could earn far more than this many times over, especially since he would later charge fees for airship rides.

One ship carrying more than a hundred people, even if each one is charged 10 Magic Energy, it would break even.

Then calculate fees by kilometer; earnings from Magic Energy would be quite easy.

Thinking of this, Lin You focused on operating the airship, keeping an eye on the surroundings.

Along the journey.

They did not encounter any Demon attacks.

Occasionally encountering a few, they were all dealt with by the Species and a few Cultivators.

So, accelerating onward, they soon crossed the Duchy’s border, flying over Black Origin City.

Because Lin You had already sent Zhou Muyuan a message upon entering the Flame River Kingdom, their arrival did not cause much of an uproar.

But even so.

When he maneuvered the Magic Energy Airship to land, Zhou Muyuan and the residents of Black Origin City jumped with surprise, all running outside the city to watch from afar.

“Lin You, did you really create this thing!?”

Zhou Muyuan, like Lin You, had recently advanced to Tier Seven, and his Territory had expanded significantly.

He even had a Tier Eight Species by his side, seemingly doing well recently.

However, seeing Lin You’s entourage and the Magic Energy Airship, he couldn’t help but swallow, inner shock surging.

He had thought his development speed was decent.

But compared to Lin You, it was far inferior, completely incomparable.

Especially Lin You’s several Species, though only Tier Seven, each emitted an aura not weaker than Tier Eight.

Truly terrifying!

“Yes, it was just completed today, considered the first trial flight, and meanwhile, I’m here to notify you to quickly prepare an area to dock commercial fleet airships in the future.”

Lin You said with a smile.

Yellow Sand City and Black Origin City had been commercial partners for such a long time, and benefits naturally wouldn’t forget the other party.

Although he could cooperate with the more powerful Lords within the Flame River Kingdom, ultimately, cooperation with familiar people was more reassuring.

Zhou Muyuan naturally understood the weight of Lin You’s words.

Glancing at the distant Magic Energy Airship, he nodded heavily: “Alright, after I return, I’ll immediately arrange for someone to set it up. You’ve traveled such a long way, why not come into my city for a cup of tea before leaving?”

“Sure, then we’ll accept your offer.” Lin You smiled.

Since the airship traveled at full speed, it would only take about two hours to cross the border and return, there was no rush.

So soon, he led Xue Changgui and the others into the city with Zhou Muyuan to discuss some details about the route.

…

…

The following matters were much simpler.

After the first trial flight succeeded, Lin You spent several days recruiting personnel and began forming a cruising team.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhenxing quickly purchased the remaining Magic Powder for him, allowing him to successfully craft the remaining 9 Magic Energy Airships.

He also spent resources to equip extra features like energy conservation, speed boost, and passenger capacity, resulting in a considerable improvement in the airship’s performance.

As for the five Tier Eight Lords led by Zong Lei, they contacted him privately, promising to dispatch their Tier Eight teams mid-journey for backup, in case other Lords cause trouble.

These Tier Eight Lords held great prestige within the Realm.

No one would dare to trouble them naturally.

And Lin You’s half of the journey was over the remote terrain of Duchy borders, where encountering Lords usually meant Tier Six or Seven, not enough to pose a threat.

Once everything was prepared.

The route between Yellow Sand City and five major cities finally officially commenced.

And amidst the gathering of many residents and onlookers, they sequentially set sail.

Carrying teams of guards and resources flew in five directions within the Duchy’s territory.

Among these escort teams, some were actually provided free by large merchant fleets.

Because they saw the enormous business opportunity it presented.

Thus, before the route was even opened, he had already contacted Xue Changgui to discuss cooperation, saving Lin You a lot of effort in recruiting the Guard.

Next.

He just had to wait for the airship to deliver the supplies and successfully return.

“Hoo—”

Watching the gradually departing Magic Energy Airship, Lin You finally breathed a sigh of relief.

These days, for the development of Yellow Sand City, he had been extremely busy without a moment’s rest.

He even led a group into the Gobi Desert to capture a nest of Tier Seven Griffins, which was arduously tamed into mounts and placed in the flying dock for the cultivators to watch and tend.

Used as aerial transport tools among these neighboring cities.

Additionally, with the mass production of jetpacks earlier, he finally made the entire flying dock look presentable, just waiting for large-scale construction activities around to establish a new trade district.

However, due to the substantial investment, his Magic Energy now only remained at fifteen million.

Money really doesn’t last long…

With a wry smile, Lin You assigned the matters and then conveniently took on the role of a carefree shopkeeper, riding the Demon King Dragon back to his territory.

Since the airship took off in the morning.

So now, it was only just past noon.

After a simple preparation, Lin You took Lingxi and passed through the Secret Realm Gate, teleporting to the floating islands of the Holy Sanctuary Center.

Absent for a few days.

The floating islands remained lively as usual.

Just as he stood firm, various shouts and conversations immediately echoed by his ears.

Occasionally, Lords riding Flying Species swept across the sky, landing on the islands, seemingly in greater numbers than before.

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, Lin You felt something amiss.

He noticed that all these Lords were heading toward the Central Island.

Moreover, they appeared particularly hurried, rushing straight into the main demon plane entrance as soon as they touched down.

Even the Lords usually gathered on other islands flocked to the main island, calling out to friends.

Could a major event have occurred?

Lin You inwardly startled and immediately stopped a passing Tier Seven Lord.

“Brother, what’s going on? Why is everyone heading into the main plane?”

“You don’t know?”

The Lord paused, looking at Lin You in surprise.

However, he seemed to be in a hurry and left a remark before quickly leaving.

“The Great Emperors are battling the Seventy-Two Celestial Demons in the central region of the main demon plane and have been fighting for one day and night. Now the main plane is filled with Celestial Demon Projections, and everyone’s rushing to seize the benefits!”

His voice faded away, disappearing into the distant plane entrance in a short moment.

And Lin You stood frozen, his expression uncertain and astonished.

The Great Emperors are fighting the Seventy-Two Celestial Demons?

Even attracting all the Lords from various realms?

Unexpectedly, while he was busy developing his territory, such a major event was unfolding in the main demon plane.

Without much hesitation, he quickly joined the crowd into the plane entrance, reaching the main plane interior.

Then the next moment.

He was stunned by the spectacle before him.

Only to see beneath the Plane Tree, a large group of Lords gathered.

Wherever he looked, there were countless figures, in groups hurrying away from the light curtain toward various directions.

Outside the light curtain, deeper in the main demon plane.

One after another, black pillars of light pierced the sky, stirring winds and clouds, constructing a magnificent and grand scene throughout the plane.

Moreover, the size of each pillar varied, becoming increasingly terrifying as they approached the depths.

Lin You even saw a pillar many times larger than the ones he’d seen before, situated at the farthest center he could see.

That overwhelming pressure felt as if the entire world was about to submit.

Vaguely, he could even hear the center area erupting with loud blasts, causing the air to vibrate violently.

Is this… the Great Emperors battling?

“Quick, quick, quick! People from other realms have already started arriving!”

“Hurry up, we mustn’t let them get ahead!”

“Wait for me!”

Beside him, the constant calls from other Lords interrupted Lin You’s thoughts.

He glanced around, then swiftly summoned the Demon King Dragon and flew away from the entrance, heading towards the nearest pillar of light.

…

Meanwhile.

Deepest in the main demon plane.

The earth shattered, hundreds of towering figures fought crazily, bringing species sweeping across the entire void, against sixty-eight immensely mighty entities.

These figures were terrifyingly powerful, with a mere gesture destroying tens of thousands of miles of void, even the surrounding species were enveloped in rules, every attack making the whole void tremble wildly.

Yet even so, they still couldn’t break through the obstruction of those sixty-eight entities and were all blocked!

“Abyss of Rift, you’ve blocked us for thousands of years, aren’t you afraid of us uniting the Ten Thousand Realms against you!?”

In a corner of the void, an elderly man with white hair and beard shouted angrily, a world-destroying power suddenly unleashed.

“I told you, this is the place of my master’s slumber, no one can approach it.”

In front of him, a colossal form resembling the Ancient Dragon Venerable covered the sky, its dragon claw lightly raised, effortlessly dispersing the elder’s attack.

Then, a voice of indifference came alongside.

“If the Ten Thousand Realms could unite, you wouldn’t have waited for these thousands of years, besides, even if you truly united, there’s no way to break through the guard of those four masters.”

“Just go back, this isn’t your place.”