Chapter 306: I Take You Flying

Meng Chuan and his companions carefully looked into the distance. They only saw more than ten streaks of starlight streaking across the sky at incredibly high speeds, but no sign of any demon race.

"Their concealment methods are very clever," True Martial King transmitted. "Even ordinary Godfiends of the Conferred King rank would find them hard to detect, but they cannot escape my perception. If I'm not mistaken... these two demons are the 'Black Wind Great Demon King' and 'Cloud City Lord' of the demon race. Both are peak fifth-heaven Great Demon Kings, and they are quite famous in the demon realm. You three be careful later; do not directly confront their techniques."

"Understood," Meng Chuan and the other two replied, becoming even more cautious.

"True Martial King," Anhai King transmitted from afar, who was ahead. "The situation is not good. The demon race arrived earlier than us and is closer."

"Among these dozen or so treasures, the foremost is the legendary 'Space-Time Floating Ice,' which has immense utility. We must acquire it," True Martial King transmitted.

Anhai King grew even more serious and transmitted, "Understood. Even if they do obtain the 'Space-Time Floating Ice,' they won't escape."

"It's the 'Space-Time Floating Ice'!"

The Black Wind Great Demon King and Cloud City Lord, hidden in the void, flew at incredibly high speeds. They saw the most dazzling streak of starlight, trailing a five-colored ribbon, and instantly recognized the dark, roughly ten-foot-sized floating ice within it.

"Space-Time Floating Ice forms only when the power of the Space-Time River clashes with the power of a world's birth during its creation," Cloud City Lord, tall and slender with flowing robes, white hair, and a beautiful face that obscured gender, stated. "It's extremely useful even for an Emperor. As long as we obtain the Space-Time Floating Ice, our trip to the World Gap will have been worthwhile."

"Unfortunately, one must reach the Demon Saint realm to truly utilize the power of the Space-Time Floating Ice," the Black Wind Great Demon King said, his eyes burning with fervor. "We'll take it back and present it to the Emperor."

"Hmm?"

Cloud City Lord suddenly frowned, looking into the distance.

"What's wrong?" the Black Wind Great Demon King transmitted.

"My void ability allows me to sense five additional life forms in the void, also heading towards the Space-Time Floating Ice," Cloud City Lord transmitted solemnly. "Moreover, those five life forms appear to be human. Two are at the Conferred King Godfiend level, and three are weaker, at the Conferred Marquis Godfiend level."

The Black Wind Great Demon King was well aware of his companion's abilities.

"What? Conferred Marquis Godfiends dare come to the World Gap?" the Black Wind Great Demon King exclaimed, somewhat surprised.

"Clearly, those two Conferred King Godfiends are very confident," Cloud City Lord transmitted. "However, we are closer. We'll seize the Space-Time Floating Ice first, then leave quickly. The strength of those two Conferred King Godfiends is unfathomable, so there's no need to risk a major battle. We can leave the remaining treasures to them."

"Alright, acquiring the Space-Time Floating Ice will be enough," the Black Wind Great Demon King nodded.

Having traversed the demon realm for centuries with widespread renown, they were not reckless individuals.

With the Space-Time Floating Ice, they were willing to yield to the human Conferred King Godfiends. After all, they had already discerned the contents of the other dozen or so streaks of starlight; the remaining treasures combined were far less valuable than the 'Space-Time Floating Ice.'

Although both sides were concealed, their detection methods were formidable, and they were both aware of the other's presence.

On the human side.

Anhai King flew ahead alone, while True Martial King followed, carrying Meng Chuan and the other two. All aimed to intercept the most dazzling streak of starlight.

"Junior Brother Xue," True Martial King transmitted from afar, "those two demons are moving through the void at extreme speeds. We are still a significant distance behind."

"Indeed."

Anhai King's void perception was no less keen than Cloud City Lord's void ability.

Anhai King flew at full speed.

"Foolish demons, do you truly deserve the Space-Time Floating Ice?" Anhai King muttered, a hint of ferocity in his eyes. Wielding a broad divine sword, he unleashed a furious remote strike.

*Boom!*

The void trembled.

In a section of the void over a hundred *li* away from Anhai King, dozens of incredibly condensed sword energies suddenly descended, fiercely striking the area.

"Striking from over a hundred *li* away?" Meng Chuan, standing beside True Martial King, was somewhat astonished to witness this. At the same time, he could feel the immense power of those sword energies, far surpassing the attacks of Primeval Mountain Lord's 'Primeval Combat Body.' "Even if I possess an Undying Realm physique, Anhai King could probably kill me within a few strikes."

*Whoosh.*

In that part of the void, a gigantic, furry black bear paw suddenly materialized.

The enormous bear paw, resembling a small mountain, directly swatted at the numerous incoming sword energies.

*Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud —* Dozens of sword energies struck the enormous, furry bear paw. The black fur on the paw was incredibly tough, each strand like a divine weapon, making it difficult to cut through. The sword energies severed a large amount of fur and flesh, leaving the bear paw bloody and severely wounded.

Yet, in the blink of an eye, the wounds completely healed, and the fur regrew.

A majestic black bear appeared in that part of the void. Standing a hundred *zhang* tall, it resembled a colossal mountain within the emptiness. Its entire body was wreathed in endless black energy currents, and its eyes glowed red as it stared in their direction, its voice rumbling like thunder: "Heavenly Tribulation Sword? So it's Anhai King. If we were to engage in close combat, I might have some reservations. But striking from a distance? Are you just tickling me?"

"What a terrifying physique, far stronger than my own," Meng Chuan thought as he watched, comparing himself to the opponent. "Indeed, a peak fifth-heaven Great Demon King's body cultivation is formidable."

Meng Chuan also carefully observed that beside the majestic black bear was a handsome, white-haired figure with white wings. Both were rapidly heading directly for the Space-Time Floating Ice.

"These demons!"

Anhai King was furious yet helpless.

Striking from a hundred *li* away was impressive, but the power was only thirty to forty percent of what close combat would yield. Naturally, it couldn't harm the Black Wind Great Demon King, whose physical body was incomparably powerful. The Black Wind Great Demon King, it was rumored, had even withstood attacks from Demon Saint-level experts with his bare body and survived.

"The demons are in that direction," Meng Chuan noted. "Anhai King and True Martial King are here; we humans are significantly slower."

Upon arriving at the World Gap, the three Conferred Marquis Godfiends were under protection.

Originally, Meng Chuan hadn't intended to act, but he could tell that the 'Space-Time Floating Ice' was extraordinary.

"True Martial King, your flight speed is still too slow. If I take you, we might be able to snatch that treasure," Meng Chuan transmitted to True Martial King.

True Martial King was momentarily stunned, looking at Meng Chuan.

He and Anhai King had only been concerned with protecting the three Conferred Marquis Godfiends within the World Gap, even believing they should carefully avoid involving them in conflicts with peak fifth-heaven Demon Kings. However, True Martial King suddenly remembered that 'Junior Brother Meng Chuan' possessed the fastest speed in the world.

"Quick!" True Martial King transmitted immediately after his brief moment of surprise.

"Let's go!"

Without hesitation, Meng Chuan immediately enveloped True Martial King, Yan Chitong, and Xue Feng within his Dark Star Domain. Their flight speed surged dramatically, transforming into a bolt of lightning that shot directly towards the distance.

"Hm?" Anhai King's eyes widened.

He stared in astonishment at what was behind him.

A bolt of lightning, moving at an inconceivable speed, rapidly flew from behind him. In just one breath, it swiftly surpassed him, heading towards the distant streak of starlight trailing a five-colored ribbon.

Anhai King was an incredibly proud individual, but the disparity in speed was undeniable. He clearly saw that the bolt of lightning was Meng Chuan flying with True Martial King, Xue Feng, and Yan Chitong. Even while carrying three others, their speed far exceeded his own.

"This Meng Chuan's speed..." Anhai King felt a surge of disbelief.