After fifteen days and nights, the giant Hengyuan Bird circled, folded its wings, and dove.
THUD!
It landed among a scattering of rocks.
Pebbles shattered and flew out from under its talons. The old Hengyuan Bird's gaze was calm as it scanned the stone forest and hills before it.
A thick fog shrouded the landscape, but the bird still seemed able to see through it.
"We've arrived."
Shui Ziming said softly, then was the first to jump down.
The moment Bai Mo's feet touched the ground, a gust of wind from the Hengyuan Bird sent him staggering.
The bird shot up, far faster than it had been on the journey here, and plunged into the thick fog, vanishing from sight.
Freed from the burden on its back, it seemed full of aggressive energy.
Bai Mo rubbed his stiff face. 'It feels so good to be on solid ground.'
"Eldest Brother, we'll be taking our leave now!"
A fellow disciple clasped his hands in salute. After bidding everyone farewell, he strode into the fog and disappeared.
