The group set off immediately.
Zhou Heng, not wishing to waste any more time on the journey, quietly released his powerful aura, allowing their party to proceed unhindered. He himself was a Seventeen Aspects Bright Immortal, and with the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon by his side, even the slightest hint of his aura was enough to intimidate any Demon Beast.
Pure River Fairy did not even notice his subtle action — in fact, even if she realized it, it wouldn't matter. Zhou Heng was simply cooperating with Sang Qingshan, giving him a chance to shine.
However, Sang Qingshan had no chance of winning the affection of Pure River Fairy, so this grand performance essentially lacked purpose. Zhou Heng continued nevertheless, not wanting to let Sang Qingshan suffer a severe blow to his spirits.
Having been fraught with danger earlier, the sudden calm now felt unsettling, and everyone grew anxious, worrying that a fierce Demon Beast might suddenly leap out and deliver a deadly strike.
