I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Zhang Yifan emerged from the Monster Beast Mountain Range, his body covered in dark red marks from the demon blood that had congealed on his skin. His eyes were resolute and calm. Reaching the edge of the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the view suddenly opened up before him. On the horizon stood a bustling city, its high walls and throngs of people displaying its vibrancy and vitality.

This city, named "Yunxi City," is a major town in Guizhou, a gathering place for cultivators and ordinary merchants due to its proximity to the Monster Mountain Range. Whether cultivators come to hunt monsters or ordinary merchants trade goods, they all choose to stay here for a period of time. Zhang Yifan's goal is to reach the border of Guizhou as soon as possible—Jialing Pass, an important defensive line and the only way to enter Guizhou.

Zhang Yifan walked along the street for a while and chose a small inn called "Yunlai Inn" to rest for the time being. While waiting for his food to be served, he waved to the waiter and asked, "Brother waiter, I have urgent business to attend to at Jialing Pass. Do you know if there is a fast way to Guizhou from here?"

Upon hearing this, the waiter beamed with pride and said, "Sir, you've come to the right person! Our Yunxi City's Yuntian Treasure Ship is the fastest way to travel between various states. Especially to Jialing Pass in Guizhou, it departs every two months, on a regular schedule, very reliable!"

Zhang Yifan raised an eyebrow and asked, "The Cloud Sky Treasure Ship? What's so special about it?"

The waiter smiled proudly, gesturing with his hands in the air as if the treasure ship were right in front of him. "That's the prized possession of our Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce! This ship is not only as stable as a rock, but it can also travel ten thousand miles a day, easily traversing the wilderness from Qingzhou to Guizhou. The Yuntian Treasure Ship is enormous, the entire ship resembling a palace, covered by a powerful protective array, which even a Nascent Soul cultivator cannot budge an inch from.

"I wonder how this Cloud Sky Treasure Ship compares to the flying boats of the Beast Taming Sect and the Heavenly Mystery Sect in Qingzhou?" Zhang Yifan subconsciously compared the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship with the flying boats that the Beast Taming Sect and the Heavenly Mystery Sect had used when they came to the Lingyun Sword Sect to congratulate their master, Xuan Kongzi, on his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.

The waiter continued, "When the major sects of Tianyuan Continent came to celebrate the breakthrough of Elder Xuan Kongzi of Lingyun Sword Sect last time, the flying boats they used were no less impressive than the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship, which was just as good as those of the top sects."

Zhang Yifan was slightly taken aback. The Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce was capable of building such a magnificent treasure ship, clearly indicating their extraordinary power. He secretly calculated that the Yuntian Treasure Ship was indeed the best choice, as it saved time and did not consume his own spiritual energy. A moment later, he paid for his meal and headed straight for the dock in the south of the city.

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Before long, Zhang Yifan arrived at the dock south of Yunxi City. Several enormous ships were moored on the riverbank, each several times larger than an ordinary merchant ship. However, among these behemoths, the massive Yuntian Treasure Ship in the very center still stood out, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

Zhang Yifan looked up and saw that the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship stood tall like a pavilion, its hull a deep cyan color, carved with cloud and phoenix patterns. The flags of the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce hung on both sides, fluttering in the wind. The entire ship was shrouded in a faint spiritual light, as if protected by an array. The light appeared and disappeared intermittently, radiating an awe-inspiring pressure.

The ship's design and imposing presence immediately reminded Zhang Yifan of the luxurious treasure ships that the major powers of the Tianyuan Continent used to celebrate Xuan Kongzi's breakthrough. Those treasure ships represented the foundation and power of countless sects, but the Yuntian Treasure Ship before him was in no way inferior, and even surpassed it slightly in some details.

"The Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce is indeed wealthy enough to build the Yuntian Treasure Ship, comparable to the treasure ships of top-tier sects," Zhang Yifan couldn't help but exclaim. Such financial resources and technology are likely enough to rival even the most powerful sects on the Tianyuan Continent.

Just as he was examining the treasure ship, a waiter dressed in a merchant guild uniform approached, smiled, and bowed, saying, "Is this gentleman heading to Jialing Pass in Guizhou?"

Zhang Yifan nodded, took out a bag of spirit stones, and said, "I want a private room to go to Jialing Pass."

The attendant took the spirit stone, skillfully registered him, and then led him with a smile to the boarding gate of the treasure ship. The moment Zhang Yifan stepped onto the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship, he felt a steady and solid spiritual energy coming from beneath his feet, as if he were in a separate space, isolated from all the noise of the outside world.

The waiter led him through the corridor to a private room. The room was exquisitely furnished, with soundproofing stickers on the walls, and a panoramic view of the scenery outside the window. Zhang Yifan sat down with satisfaction, smiling slightly—the facilities and environment were indeed worthy of being the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce's masterpiece.

A moment later, the ship began to tremble slightly, accompanied by a deep hum, and the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship slowly rose into the air, soaring into the clouds. Zhang Yifan looked out the window as Cloud Creek City gradually disappeared into the distance, a surge of exhilaration welling up within him. It felt as if he weren't riding a treasure ship, but rather piloting a giant beast, soaring through the heavens and earth.

"This treasure ship is indeed several times faster than my own flight." He sighed inwardly. If he hadn't personally boarded this treasure ship at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage, he would have found it hard to imagine its power.

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The Cloud Sky Treasure Ship gradually accelerated, flying above the clouds at an incredible speed. Zhang Yifan sat cross-legged, entering a meditative state. He knew that even with such a fast ship, it would take several days to travel from Yunxi City to Jialing Pass in Guizhou. During this time, he planned to use the opportunity to solidify his Golden Core Perfection cultivation and continue accumulating strength to prepare for the various challenges to come.

However, the journey of several days was destined to be anything but smooth sailing.

During the flight, Zhang Yifan suddenly felt the ship tremble slightly, and then heard some commotion outside the cabin. He slowly opened his eyes, his expression turning cold, and listened intently to the sounds outside.

"...Have you heard? Not long ago, a powerful demon crossed the barrier and attacked the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship. The ship was destroyed and everyone on board was killed, resulting in heavy losses!" A cultivator outside the cabin whispered among himself, his tone tinged with fear.

"That's right. The unrest in the Monster Mountain Range has indeed intensified recently. It is said that several powerful demon kings are roaming nearby. Although the Cloud Sky Treasure Ship is safe, it will be in great danger if it is targeted by a demon king."

Zhang Yifan frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "It seems this journey may not be peaceful; I must remain vigilant at all times."

He closed his eyes again, but his divine sense remained constantly on display, monitoring the activity outside the ship. The Cloud Sky Treasure Ship sailed ten thousand feet into the sky, the wind and waves calm, yet Zhang Yifan's unease lingered. He knew that every step on the path of cultivation was accompanied by risks and challenges, and this voyage on the treasure ship might be another test from fate…