Eternal Saber

Chapter 609 - 30: Celestial Horse

Luo Sha had never heard of a fire jar and didn’t know what it was.

However, seeing Chen Tang’s enthusiasm, she didn’t want to ruin his mood, so she reluctantly let him proceed.

After it was over, when she looked in the mirror, her previously smooth, delicate back was covered in rows of dense purple-red circular marks, nearly causing Luo Sha to faint on the spot.

She was sulking for several days, refusing to speak to Chen Tang.

She would rather bear the injury than change the medication and wouldn’t let Chen Tang touch her no matter what.

Chen Tang enjoyed the peace and quiet.

Aside from the daily cultivation of inner power martial techniques, he would also take time to practice the newly acquired ’Vajra’s Wrathful Gaze.’

The sword intent in his chest grew increasingly sharp and strong.

However, with his current cultivation level, he was still unable to control this power.

The stronger the sword intent, the higher the demands it placed on the divine soul.

Following the Xiling map, they traveled for about a month, braving the elements, before entering the territory of Xiao Wan Country.

Crossing Xiao Wan Country and heading north would lead them to Da Wan Country.

Xiling was vast and sparsely populated. The further northwest they went, the higher the elevation and the colder the climate became.

Hundreds of miles without a trace of human habitation was not uncommon, and there were no pursuers.

As her injury improved and the purple marks from the fire jar faded, Luo Sha’s anger subsided.

Traveling together day and night, their feelings for each other quickly deepened.

After another ten days, they passed through a stretch of desolate desert, and signs of water and vegetation emerged, bringing life back to the landscape. According to the map, they had reached Da Wan Country.

Another day passed before they arrived at Luo Sha’s home.

There used to be a city with tens of thousands of inhabitants, but now only ruins remained, overgrown with weeds and desolation, abandoned for who knows how long.

In the distance, an old man was herding a dozen sheep past them.

Luo Sha hurriedly approached to inquire about the place.

The shepherd shook his head, looking puzzled.

Luo Sha then switched to the language of Da Wan Country.

This time, the shepherd understood and responded in the same language.

After a brief conversation, Luo Sha’s mood darkened further.

According to the shepherd, there was a war here more than a decade ago, the city was destroyed, countless people died, and it had long been deserted.

They traveled here with high hopes, wanting to see her home again.

But upon hearing this news, she couldn’t help but feel lost and dejected.

So many years had passed since that war, and the hope of her family surviving was slim to begin with.

Even if they were still alive, in the vast sea of people, where would they be found?

"Your Highness, I have no home,"

Luo Sha said softly, her eyes turning red.

Just then, the ground began to shake violently, as if thunder was rolling in from afar.

Chen Tang looked into the distance, at the line between heaven and earth to the east, where a cloud of dust rose like a tide, surging forth as if a thousand troops were charging toward them with an imposing momentum!

"Is there a battle going on?"

Chen Tang frowned slightly.

Soon, the dust cloud came closer, and they realized it was a herd of wild horses galloping across the plains, with empty backs and no riders driving them.

Even so, the sight of these thousands of galloping horses was truly alarming!

Such a spectacle was rare, whether in Beiqian or Nanxia.

Moreover, these wild horses appeared noticeably taller and more robust than the horses of the Divine Land, racing across the prairie with flowing manes, exuding majesty, speed, and untamed spirit!

Many of the horses in this herd had sweat stains tinged with a hint of red, a characteristic of the Dayuan Horse!

Chen Tang’s eyes lit up.

One of his goals for coming to Da Wan Country was to select a Dayuan Horse.

The Dayuan Horse, also known as the Ferghana Horse.

With such a steed, he would have a better chance of completely evading the pursuit of the Demon Sect!

"Strange,"

Luo Sha mumbled, puzzled. "Without anyone driving them, how did these wild horses gather into such a large group and run around like mad?"

The shepherd explained in a rapid-fire manner.

"What’s happening?"

Chen Tang asked.

Luo Sha said, "According to the old man, a magnificent Celestial Horse arrived in Xiling, exceptionally fierce, even growing scales like dragon scales on its body, bullying the mare everywhere, forcing the wild horses of Da Wan Country to gather together and migrate."

"It’s said that this Celestial Horse is incredibly fast and very clever. Even though Da Wan Country dispatched troops and many experts to hunt it down multiple times, they have never succeeded."

Chen Tang stared at the herd of wild horses for a while but didn’t spot the Celestial Horse Luo Sha described.

As the herd was about to pass by, galloping further away, Chen Tang didn’t hesitate any longer. He started running, his qi and blood rising, and headed to intercept the horse herd.

Before long, Chen Tang plunged into the midst of the horse herd.

Seeing this, the shepherd cried out in alarm, gesturing frantically.

With thousands of horses thundering by, not just any human, but even fierce beasts would be trampled to pieces in an instant if they entered.

Chen Tang focused on a completely blood-red Dayuan Horse and, using his body technique, "Chasing Shadows," deftly maneuvered through the herd. Then, he suddenly leapt up and landed on the back of the Dayuan Horse.

Being a wild horse, it was difficult to tame, and feeling someone mount it made the horse furious, struggling mightily, trying to buck Chen Tang off.

With his cultivation level, fortified by horizontal body training and inner strength of the viscera, Chen Tang exerted force with his legs, clamped tightly to the horse’s belly, rooting himself firmly on the horse.

No matter how the Dayuan Horse bucked or galloped wildly, it couldn’t shake Chen Tang off.

After a whole hour of struggle, the Dayuan Horse was panting heavily, finally calming down.

Having cultivated for many years, Chen Tang had long since undergone bone marrow replacement and transforming body.

The aura from drinking the Mountain Lord’s Milk had long since dissipated.

Otherwise, this Dayuan Horse would probably have been too scared to move.

Chen Tang leaned slightly, whispering in the ear of the Dayuan Horse, "Once I leave Xiling, I’ll give you back your freedom. For now, just behave."

With that, Chen Tang lightly squeezed the horse’s belly.

The Dayuan Horse understood and trotted toward Luo Sha with Chen Tang on its back.

Luo Sha realized that Chen Tang was going to leave.

That night.

The two of them found a relatively intact house in this ruined city to stay for the night.

While searching the city, Chen Tang discovered several jars of decades-old wine in a cellar, and couldn’t help feeling delighted.

Back in the room, Chen Tang pulled two translucent jade cups from his bosom and placed them on the table.

"Are these... Nightlight Cups?"

Luo Sha’s eyes lit up.

Chen Tang said, "When passing through West Night Country, I asked the king for a couple. I heard you say that grape wine is best enjoyed in a Nightlight Cup."

Under the hazy moonlight, they ate meat and drank the fine wine together.

Soon, they finished a whole jar.

Luo Sha’s cheeks were flushed, visibly tipsy, her eyes hazy, and a few drops of wine lingered on her rosy lips, making her especially alluring.

"Your Highness, let me dance for you. You haven’t seen it yet."

Luo Sha said softly.

"Alright."

Chen Tang nodded with a smile.

Under the moonlight, Luo Sha danced gracefully, with light steps and elegant movements.

Although Chen Tang knew little about dance, he could feel that Luo Sha’s dancing was a hundred, a thousand times more beautiful than that of Princess Chuzi.

His mood ebbed and flowed with Luo Sha’s dance, his gaze involuntarily captivated by her.