Flight team

Time has passed swiftly, like a white horse galloping by, and in the blink of an eye, seven days have gone by.

The first light of dawn was gently coloring the eastern sky, casting a faint red hue. Inside a spacious room, Lu Yunxiao suddenly opened his eyes.

"I've reached the peak of the Six-Star Fighter." Sensing the abundant vindictive energy within him, a faint smile curled up at the corner of Lu Yunxiao's lips.

Perhaps it was due to the solid foundation he had built during the Qi of Fighting stage, coupled with the gradual unlocking of his innate elemental body, his cultivation speed had indeed accelerated significantly.

Just ten days ago, he had broken through to the Six-Star Fighter level, and now he was already at its peak, on the verge of stepping into the Seven-Star Fighter level.

This feeling of growing stronger every day was truly exhilarating.

"Practice truly pays off. After five years of dormancy, the results are finally showing. My cultivation speed is now much faster, and since I'm solely relying on my own efforts, this progress is genuinely gratifying without any hidden risks."

Lu Yunxiao's eyes brightened, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of contentment.

With a gentle smile on his lips, Lu Yunxiao rose from his bed. Today was the day he would be heading to Canaan College. He needed to prepare early to avoid being late.

Although he was aware that Teacher Ruolin and the others would probably wait for him, he was someone who valued punctuality. He was accustomed to arriving ahead of time and wasn't comfortable with making others wait for him.

After freshening up, Lu Yunxiao donned clean attire. Wearing white garments that resembled snow, his long hair cascading down, he exuded an otherworldly charm that seemed to set him apart from the mundane world—a figure like a jade, unparalleled and extraordinary.

Compared to Lu Yunxiao in simple Tsing Yi attire, the version in white clothes appeared slightly more ethereal, with a touch of otherworldliness.

Once he was done getting ready, Lu Yunxiao exited the room. The crimson sun was just beginning to rise above the horizon, and at that moment, Haibodong's figure appeared within the shop.

"Why are you up so early today?" Lu Yunxiao's eyes flickered with surprise upon seeing Haibodong. However, a soft smile soon graced his lips, and he inquired playfully.

"I'm here to give you a lift, you brat!" Haibodong replied calmly as he looked at Lu Yunxiao.

The corners of Lu Yunxiao's mouth twitched. Why did that sound like he was being sent to his doom?

Unbeknownst to Lu Yunxiao, Haibodong wasn't aware of his thoughts. Extending his palm, a purple-gold card appeared, and with a flick of his finger, the card shot straight toward Lu Yunxiao.

Accepting the card casually, Lu Yunxiao's gaze narrowed as he observed it. Such a purple-gold card indicated a high level, and there must be at least 500,000 gold coins within it.

In other words, the card Haibodong gave him contained at least half a million gold coins.

"What's this about, old man?" Lu Yunxiao furrowed his brows, a tinge of curiosity in his voice.

"Just consider it as your travel fund. There's a million gold coins in the card. Take it. If you need anything, use it to buy," Haibodong stated quietly.

"A million gold coins? Old man, if I'm not mistaken, your total assets are just slightly over two million gold coins. You're giving me half of that," Lu Yunxiao's eyes narrowed as he retorted.

"I still have more than two hundred thousand gold coins with me. It's sufficient. You keep the money for yourself. The weather is about right. I'll be leaving now. Take care of yourself, and I'll come back to see you in a year," Lu Yunxiao said, nodding at Haibodong before stepping out.

Though Lu Yunxiao would accept other things from Haibodong, he couldn't bring himself to accept the money. He wasn't too young anymore; if he needed money, he could earn it himself.

"This kid is quite sturdy," Haibodong mused with a chuckle, shaking his head slightly as he stowed away the card.

Honestly, it was the first time Lu Yunxiao would be venturing so far from home, and he felt a sense of unease. Moreover, Canaan College was located within the Black Point Region, a notoriously chaotic place.

"At long last, he's grown up, and I must let him go. This brat is destined to shine. I can't hold him back forever," Haibodong sighed, then turned and made his way toward the inner room.

...

In the broad street, Lu Yunxiao's figure appeared. He bought some breakfast and consumed it while walking.

After finishing the last bite, Lu Yunxiao took out a clean handkerchief, wiped his mouth, and then quickened his pace.

Before long, he arrived at the central square of Mocheng, just a moment after Mochen.

In the central square, five massive griffin beasts were stationed.

Judging by their size, these griffin beasts could easily accommodate a dozen people on their backs.

Each griffin beast exuded a powerful aura. According to Lu Yunxiao's estimation, these griffins might have reached the third level of strength.

Tier 3 was equivalent to the level of a Great Fighter among humans.

Though Lu Yunxiao could fight above his level at the moment, he still wouldn't be able to contend with opponents at the Great Fighter level.

In essence, he might not be able to defeat these enormous griffin beasts in a real battle.

"What an unfortunate situation," Lu Yunxiao shook his head as he walked ahead.

Teacher Ruolin and the others had already gathered, and Lu Yunxiao's arrival instantly captured their attention.

"Yunxiao, over here!" Teacher Ruolin smiled and waved upon spotting Lu Yunxiao.

Lu Yunxiao scratched his nose and moved toward Teacher Ruolin and the group.

"Good morning, Student Yunxiao!" Several female students from Canaan College greeted Lu Yunxiao with friendly smiles.

"Good morning, senior sisters," Lu Yunxiao replied, walking to Teacher Ruolin's side and offering a warm morning greeting.

"Good morning. It's quite early," Instructor Ruolin responded, glancing at Lu Yunxiao with a smile.

"I just didn't want to be late, so I arrived a bit early," Lu Yunxiao replied amiably.

"In that case, it's a good habit to cultivate," Instructor Ruolin chuckled. Pointing toward the five massive griffin beasts, she asked, "Have you ever seen this kind of flying beast before?"

"I've read about them in books, but I haven't seen them in person yet," Lu Yunxiao answered candidly.

The ancient tribes used massive warships for transportation, and there were no such flying creatures in the Tagore Desert. While there were flying beasts outside Mocheng, he had seldom ventured outside the city. For someone like Lu Yunxiao, whose experiences were confined to Mocheng and the Tagore Desert, he had heard of these flying beasts but had yet to encounter them directly.