Battle Through The Heavens Season 5
Ch. 7 - Black-Mark City

Xiao Yan lay on the grass as wild wind screamed around him. He did not dare to move his body in the slightest, afraid that the mysterious thing hidden within the darkness had yet to leave, and instead suddenly became vicious and killed people.

There is no concept of time in darkness. Just when a thread of impatience appeared within Xiao Yan's heart, a wisp of sunlight suddenly shone into the darkness. The scene was like an egg without the slightest gap that gently opened. Warm sunlight casts out the darkness within.

Following the appearance of the first thread of sunlight, a lot of sunlight began to flow in. That roaring wild wind also slowly weakened until it finally disappeared.

Xiao Yan looked at the sky, which became slightly brighter, before sighing in relief in his heart. He carefully climbed up and looked around. He immediately saw the merchant group, which had already started to organize everything, just a few hundred meters away. Immediately, he hurriedly opened his steps and rushed over.

When Xiao Yan was about to approach the merchant group, he could see Duo Ma's cheerful face.

"Master Yao Yan, are you alright? I was so worried when I couldn't find you sooner. " Duo Ma took a few steps forward and said with a sigh of relief.

"I'm doing fine. I was a little careless and was thrown some distance away. " Looking at the excitement on Duo Ma's face, Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head. Although the reason this fatty was so anxious was because of his strength, he was considered somewhat more normal compared to some people in the ‘Black’ Corner Region.

"You're fascinated? Then Master Yao Yan is very lucky. If it was someone unlucky, he would definitely be lost in this huge plain. " Duo Ma was excited and spoke with a grin when he heard this, "Master Yao Yan, please take the carriage first. I need to arrange the goods here that have been removed by the wind before we can continue on. "

Xiao Yan nodded. He looked at the mercenary group, who had already started packing, and did not say anything. He once again got into the horse carriage and sat down cross-legged. However, his heart let out a long breath. Surprise was still left in his lowered eyes. He muttered in his heart: "Is that the power of ‘Hall of Souls? They are scary. "

"Ah, but it's not entirely as you can see. I told you last time that ‘Hall of Souls’ has a technique specifically used to handle spiritual bodies. Moreover, the spiritual body was unable to use Dou Qi. Some of the spirits who have unique fire and have purified it into ‘LifeFire’ are a little better. Back then, when I met the people from ‘Hall of Souls’, I relied on ‘Bone Chilling Flame’ to successfully escape. Otherwise, my ending might be very similar to the person you happen to meet. " Yao Lao's voice slowly sounded.

"I think the attacking technique used seems to be regardless of the limits of the Dou and Dou Qi Technique." Xiao Yan said somewhat hesitantly as he recalled the strange black-colored chain. This was because he knew that while the spiritual body might not be able to use Dou Qi, the damage caused by Dou Qi was also weakened. However, when the chain wrapped around that red-coloured spiritual body, it was like a fire meeting a piece of ice. His reaction was so powerful that it left people speechless.

"Ah, when I came into contact with them back then, I also had this kind of feeling. However, I did not have the chance to observe it in more detail. Now that I think about it, their attacking methods were completely different from ordinary people. I worry this is also ultimately why the spiritual body is like a baby in their hands, without much ability to resist. " Yao Lao voiced his thoughts.

"However, you also don't have to worry about this right now. As long as I appear as little as possible, they should not be able to find our position in such a short amount of time. What you currently need to do is try to increase your strength before they find us! Otherwise, the person who previously would have been the predecessor whose fate we will share. " Said Yao Lao grimly.

"Ah." After this encounter in the Black Storm, the urgency that Xiao Yan felt became much stronger. Moreover, seeing the strange method of assault from that fellow also made him a little worried. After all, the things he did not know were the most frightening.

"However, we might be able to stop by at ‘Black Mark City’ for one day. The auction exhibition there should have the items you need. Moreover, the auction exhibition in ‘Black-Corner Region’ was not something that could compare to the people in the Jia Ma Empire. Looking around will be an eye opener. But do you have enough money? In ‘Black’ Corner Region one would have trouble moving even an inch if they had no money. " Yao Lao smiled as he spoke.

"Ah, it seems like aky still has over a hundred thousand gold coins. This was the profit from the sale of the healing medicine in Wu Tan City back then. " Xiao Yan was puzzled when he heard this before replying.

"Over a hundred thousand?" Yao Lao was somewhat speechless as he said helplessly, "That's enough to keep you alive in ‘Black-Corner Region. However, you can forget about going to the auction for anything if you think about doing so. "

Xiao Yan rubbed his head in embarrassment as he bitterly laughed, "If it's really impossible, we can go and buy some medicinal ingredients to refine some medicinal pills for auction. I have never heard of an alchemist lacking money to spend. "

"We can also auction some ‘Amethyst Lion Birth Essence’ or maybe ‘Fire Lotus Seeds’. If these objects are placed in the ‘Black’ Corner Region, they can also cause quite a sensation. When the time comes, I fear that there will be many strong people practicing the fire affinity Qi Method to fight for them. " Yao Lao spoke with a smile.

"That's impossible. ‘Amethyst Lion Birth Essence’ is the most preferred food ‘Heaven Swallowing Python’. If I didn't have it, that little thing wouldn't have listened to me. What's gonna happen to me? There are also only eleven ‘Fire’ Lotus Seeds. Moreover, I have consumed one of them during this period of time. Even I myself hate the fact that their numbers are not enough, let alone take them out for sale. " Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and muttered.

"I thought, I'll refine some medicinal pills for auction. Right now, after all, I am also an alchemist who can refine tier four medicinal pills. I think even in this ‘Black’ Corner Region, tier four alchemists would not be like cabbages, where one could pick up the parcels at once. " Xiao Yan curled his lips and said.

"Hee hee, that's better." Xiao Yan sneered. When he heard the sound of footsteps appearing outside the carriage door, he stopped talking to Yao Lao and closed his eyes and lowered his head, like a meditating old monk.

Ever since they had experienced that Black Storm, this Duo Ma convoy had not experienced any more problems. Around noon on the second day, some lush green finally began to appear on the edge of the monotonous black-colored plains. When they saw the green color scattered, the experienced guards could not help but sigh in relief. As long as they were out of the plateau, they would be much safer. After all, those cities were dominated by different and powerful factions. As long as they were to hand over sufficient wealth to these factions, they would at least not end up in such a miserable state where their belongings were stolen and their entire group killed. This faction is not stupid enough to do something like kill a chicken to get its eggs.

[TL: Take a lot of profit at one time instead of getting it slowly.]

Of course, nothing is certain. Otherwise, ‘Black’ Corner Region would not live up to its reputation as the most chaotic region in the Dou Qi continent.

Xiao Yan pulled the curtain of the horse carriage from within and stared at the group of merchants who were slowly exiting the black-colored plains. He also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ke Ke, luckily we didn't meet the brutal dark bandits this time. I have managed to preserve my belongings and no one has been injured or killed. I can really save a lot of money compensating for this trip. " A smile, as if he had released a heavy burden, appeared on the plump face of Duo Ma.

Transporting items in the Great Plains of the Dark Region was no different from hanging your head on a belt. If one is unlucky, he will eventually lose his life. In any case, it is not easy to earn money in this ‘Black’ Corner Region.

"Right, Master Yao Yan, this is your gift. Although it does not match your value as a Da Dou Shi." Duo Ma took out a bag of gold coins from his breast pocket and handed it to Xiao Yan while saying with a bitter smile.

"Without Mister Duo Ma leading the way, I fear that even if I walk for another ten days, it will be difficult for me to find a way out of the Great Plains of the Dark Region. This money is more than enough. " Xiao Yan did not arrogantly refuse the other party's gift. He received the gold coin and weighed it in his hand. From its weight, it seemed to be around five thousand gold coins or so.

"Master Yao Yan, thank you very much." Duo Ma nodded in thanks. He immediately handed over the detailed map from his chest pocket. In a soft voice, he said, "I think for a new person who has just entered ‘Black’ Corner Region, this is the most precious gift."

Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed and slowly nodded, but he did not reject it.

"Ke Ke, Mister Yao Yan, I see that you are still very young and your strength is already this strong. Your training skills are not bad. However, you should always be careful when walking in ‘Black-Corner Region’. It would be better if you do not allow others to easily see that you are a new person who has just entered ‘Black’ Corner Region. Otherwise, you will attract a lot of unnecessary trouble. " Dou Ma laughed softly.

"I'll heed your warning."

After the convoy exited the Great Plains of the Dark Region, they gradually reduced their speed. They rushed through the mountain road for another two hours before finally passing through the mountain in the afternoon. At the foot of the mountain, a faint line of the great city, formed by a huge pile of black stones, partially appeared. At the four city gates, one could faintly see tiny black dots that were like ants gathering and swarming around the large, dark entrance of the city.

"Ke Ke, Mr. Yao Yan, this is ‘Black-Mark’ City. Due to the auction exhibition that was to be held in these two days, many factions and strongmen from around would rush over. After all, there will always be a unique object that becomes an attraction at every exhibition auction this year. It was rumored that the object that dominated the auction fair last year was a scroll containing a Dou Level Di Technique. Back then, the various factions from all over almost started a fight at this auction fair to obtain them. If not for the great power supporting the organizers, it would most likely have instantly turned into a comedy. " Duo Ma stood on top of the horse carriage and looked at the city at the foot of the mountain while smiling at Xiao Yan by the side.

"Dou Level Di Technique." The corner of Xiao Yan's mouth twitched involuntarily upon hearing this. That place was indeed where unique stolen goods and treasures flowed through this lawless territory. It was basically impossible to see a Dou Technique of this class within the Jia Ma Empire.

"Let's go." Duo Ma waved his hand and the motorcade started to dart downwards. Along the way, they carried a wisp of yellow dust as they dashed towards the big city at the foot of the mountain.

"May not disappoint me."

Xiao Yan watched the gradually enlarged city in his sight as he softly muttered. His heart was curious and held some hope.