Warren's Rise and Fall

When Wang Lunwo came out of his comprehension, the sun was already setting in the sky, and the soft light dyed the surrounding world into a warm orange-yellow color. It was already afternoon. Yan Jinfan had been standing by and saw Wang Lunwo come out of his immersive comprehension state and immediately flew down. His face was filled with anticipation and excitement, his eyes were shining, and he said eagerly: "Brother Wang, after my repeated attempts, I can now fly with more than 100 kilograms of weight. I think it should be no problem for you and I to ride on a flying sword together." His tone was full of confidence, as if he had already seen the beautiful scene of the two of them flying together.

Although Wang Lunwo's comprehension this time did not improve his realm as expected, nor did he comprehend a new breath of the Great Water Dao, his understanding of cultivation and state of mind did improve a little during the long comprehension process. Therefore, he was in a good mood and responded with a smile: "Well, Fellow Daoist Yan, in that case, let's give it a try." After saying that, he jumped lightly and stood steadily on Yan Jinfan's sword.

However, the moment Wang Lunwo stepped on the sword, the two of them immediately began to shake violently in the air, like a leaf drifting in the wind, completely losing their balance and direction. The originally stable flying sword was like a wild horse that suddenly lost control, swinging and tilting them irregularly in the air. "Brother Wang, please be patient, let me adjust it." Yan Jinfan shouted hurriedly, with a hint of panic in his voice, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He hurriedly concentrated his mind and used his spiritual sense to communicate with his sword, trying to make it regain balance and better adapt to the weight of the two. With his efforts, the flying sword finally stabilized a little, but it still swayed to the left from time to time, and then quickly tilted to the right, just like a child who has just learned to walk. Although he is trying hard to find balance, he is still shaky, which makes people tremble with fear.

"Brother Wang, this is the best I can do at the moment." Yan Jinfan smiled awkwardly, with a hint of helplessness and apology on his face. He knew that his sword-flying ability still needed to be improved, but in this short period of time, he had tried his best.

"It's okay, we just need to fly slower. Once you are fully familiar with it, we can increase the speed." Wang Lunwo encouraged Yan Jinfan with a smile, his eyes full of trust and understanding. He knew that the path of cultivation was not always smooth, and every attempt and progress required time and patience.

The two of them flew up to 500 meters in a shaky and extremely unstable state. As the altitude rose, the vision gradually widened, and the world in front of them became more vast and boundless. The mountains in the distance were rolling, like a giant dragon winding above the earth; the dense forests were lush and green, like a green ocean, rippling in the breeze; and the river below was like a silver ribbon, flowing quietly, sparkling with sparkling waves.

Yan Jinfan looked ahead and said, "Brother Wang, there are several human settlements in the south. Which one is Qingyuan Town?" Wang Lunwo followed Yan Jinfan's gaze and saw that there were indeed three human settlements in the south, distributed in a V-shaped pattern within a range of 100 to 200 miles ahead. Those settlements looked quiet and peaceful in the afterglow of the setting sun, with curling smoke rising slowly, as if telling of people's ordinary yet fulfilling lives.

"How about this, Fellow Daoist Yan, let's fly to the nearest human settlement first, and then ask how to get to Qingyuan Town." Wang Lunwo said after thinking for a moment. He knew that in this strange place, asking the local residents for information was the fastest way.

"Okay." Yan Jinfan replied. After that, he drove the flying sword forward hesitantly. At the beginning, the speed was indeed very slow. The flying sword moved slowly in the air, as if every inch of progress required a huge effort. However, Yan Jinfan did not give up. He kept adjusting and adapting the weight of the two people to fly the sword. As time went on, he gradually found some feeling, and the speed of the flying sword was steadily increasing.

The sun gradually sank to the west, and the sky was dyed a gorgeous purple-red. The sunset glow was like a huge painting, spreading across the horizon, so beautiful that it made people intoxicated. In this picturesque scenery, Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan continued their journey.

In the evening, the two finally approached the first human settlement. At this time, night had begun to fall, and the sky was dotted with stars, like gems inlaid on the black sky, flashing mysterious light. The settlement was brightly lit, and through the windows, one could see people's busy figures and warm smiles.

"Okay, Fellow Daoist Yan, this place is only a few miles away from the human settlement. Let's land here first and then walk there." Wang Lunwo said. He felt that it was not advisable to fly directly into this unfamiliar settlement in a too ostentatious manner to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

Upon hearing this, Yan Jinfan began to slowly descend from the air. Under his control, the flying sword slowly passed through layers of air and finally landed in a forest. This forest was quiet and deep, with tall trees blocking out the sun and thick fallen leaves covering the ground, making a rustling sound when stepped on. The moonlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, forming patches of mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of mystery to the forest.

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan got off the flying sword, tidied their clothes, and walked towards the settlement. They walked along a narrow path, and the sound of insects chirping in the grass by the roadside seemed to be playing a beautiful nocturne for them. After walking for a while, they saw a stream. The water was clear and the bottom was visible. Under the moonlight, it was shining silver. The gurgling stream made a clear and pleasant sound, as if telling the story of nature.

They continued along the stream and finally came to the edge of the settlement. The settlement was surrounded by a simple fence, and there were two guards standing guard at the gate. Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan walked forward, saluted to the guards and said, "Two brothers, we are practitioners passing by here. We would like to ask you how far it is from here to Qingyuan Town and how to get there."

The guards looked at them and saw that they were dressed simply and had a sincere attitude, so they said, "It's still dozens of miles from here to Qingyuan Town. You keep going along this road. When you reach the fork in the road ahead, turn right and you will see the road to Qingyuan Town. However, it is not safe to travel at night. Why don't you rest here for a night and set off tomorrow?"

Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan looked at each other and felt that the guard's words made sense. After thanking the guard, they found an inn in the settlement and stayed there. The inn was not big, but it was very clean and tidy. The proprietress received them warmly, arranged a room for them, and prepared some simple meals.

After finishing their meal, Wang Lunwo and Yan Jinfan returned to their room and began to discuss the next itinerary. Wang Lunwo said, "Although our flight today was not smooth, we have made some progress. We will continue our journey tomorrow."

Yan Jinfan nodded and said, "Yes, Brother Wang is right. However, I think I still need to practice my sword flying skills, otherwise it will be troublesome if I encounter an emergency in the future."

The two chatted for a while and then went to rest. They slept soundly that night. In this strange settlement, they felt a sense of warmth and tranquility.