Chapter 291: North Stopper

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The flying boat soars quietly in the clouds hundreds of feet high. Hundreds of miles ahead, there is a huge mountain range, winding and horizontal, like an ancient dragon. This mountain range may be inferior to the Hengduan Mountains in Connecticut, but it can be regarded as an extremely spectacular scene. It is also this mountain range that can block the sand and dust storm swept by the great desert known as the Desert of Death, and the extremely dry climate. It forms a natural verdant barrier, so that the inland of the mountain range has always maintained a fairly normal climate, and will not be swallowed up by the unstoppable desert.

Nature is sometimes so wonderful. A variety of terrain has transformed the world into a piece of natural people with independent and different styles, which can be called a ghostly workmanship.

Piloting a flying boat directly across that huge mountain range is not too safe. Because this kind of giant mountain range is not like what normal people imagine, it is just a mountain backbone, which can be crossed directly from above by flying boat. In fact, its width and terrain are far more complex than one might think. There are thousands of abysses and ravines in it, which can be seen everywhere. More than a thousand miles, there are countless peaks that pierce the sky.

In Lei Dong's previous life, Mount Everest, the highest peak in memory, is just a small and inconspicuous mound. Whether it's a monk or a flying boat, it can indeed soar in the air. However, after all, there is also a height limit. The higher you go, the worse the environment becomes. If you go up more than 100 miles, the temperature will drop to extremely low, and the hurricane will cut people like a knife, making it difficult for ordinary people to survive.

Like the monks in the foundation building period, both their strength and vitality have increased greatly. However, it can be very difficult to survive at a height of hundreds of miles. The higher you go, the stronger an invisible air flow called the Gangfeng gets. For example, if a monk in the foundation building period rushes to a height of hundreds of miles, he may be fine for the time being. However, once the storm starts, it will easily tear him to pieces, and any spiritual weapon shield will not work.

The same is true for flying boats, so the highest flying boats usually fly at a height of tens or nearly 100 miles. Further up, it will be easy to be attacked by the wind, and the ship will be wrung into powder. Therefore, if the flying boat wanted to cross the huge mountain range, it would have to constantly weave through it, looking for lower depressions and canyons. And it is impossible to be arrogant, go directly from the sky, and jump over, that is purely an act of looking for death.

However, if so, the problem arises. The cross-section of the mountain range, which was originally only tens of thousands of miles away in a straight line, would increase the distance by at least ten times if we kept looking for low-lying places to shuttle. And a giant mountain range like this is a famous murderous place in this world. For example, in the abyss, in the canyons, in the lakes, in the mountains, in the dense forests. What exactly is there, God knows.

Of course, it is also possible to rush through the past so rashly, except for two or three Jindan demon beasts, nothing has been touched, and it has passed smoothly. However, it is also possible that not long after entering, he encountered a primordial infant-level demon beast that could destroy the thunder group. That's why it's described as unsafe. Similarly, it is precisely because of this that people are willing to go to the endless sea to hunt the Jindan Demon Beast rather than go to such a giant mountain range.

The danger in the giant mountain range is not only on the monsters, all kinds of strange terrain and climate are also one of the killers. All kinds of evil gases, miasma, evil fires, there are countless of them.

So, if someone wants to pass through this giant mountain range. The first choice is in a few narrow places of this mountain range, where the mouth of the gorge is only a few hundred miles wide, or in the form of a corridor or a mountain pass gorge. But these key places are all heavily armed, and they are held by several local top forces in Zhaozhou. It's not that there is anything to be gained from it, on the contrary, it is a burden and a responsibility.

The Great Desert is a very barren land with relatively scarce natural resources. However, there are many crises. Therefore, running to explore the great desert is often a thing that outweighs the loss. The most important reason why the top sects sent people to hold these gorge fortresses was to resist the attacks of alien races in the great desert. to prevent them from invading Zhaozhou and causing great damage.

Of course, this is not just the responsibility of the top sects. In the event of an alien attack, the monks of the top sects stationed in the pass have the right to summon any sect in Zhaozhou to participate in the battle. ,

However, none of this has much to do with Lei Dong and others. They just want to enter the Great Desert. The target of their flight now is a pass called Beisaikou. The reason why among the several passable gorges, the target is this northern pass. The only reason for this is that the main defense force in Beisaikou is a top-level force called Beilan Mountain.

And Bei Lanshan is precisely the force that the Shangguan family is attached to. It is different from the appearance of the general dependents who do not have a high status. Among the many forces attached to Bei Lanshan, the Shangguan family can be regarded as a leader, and one side is strong. Even, among the ancestors of the Shangguan family, there was also the Taishang Elder of Bei Lan Mountain. Therefore, the relationship between the two parties is somewhat inseparable and extremely close. And Bei Lanshan also attaches great importance to and takes care of the Shangguan family, after all, Shangguan is too elder, and he has passed away for hundreds of years.

With this relationship, it is natural to make full use of it. Shangguan Hong, although it is said that it is only ten floors in the foundation building period now. But his reputation and status are not bad in the entire Belan Mountain.

The flying boat is docked in the high clouds thousands of miles away from the mouth of the gorge. And Lei Dong and Shangguan Hong set off and went to the north of the mouth in a low-key way. Lei Dong's wish is to be able to directly control the flying boat and fly over the sky above Beisaikou without making any stops. First, it is because it is necessary to prepare, and it is all ready, and there is no need to stay any longer. Second, it is also to keep a low profile and try not to attract anyone's attention. After all. There is also a white bone old demon in the back, who may be eyeing everyone.

Shangguan Hong is dressed like a son's brother, like a rich young master who comes out to play in the mountains and rivers and wanders around in idleness and boredom. And Lei Dong stood sideways behind him like a follower. The two of them were still at the outer entrance of the Saikou, and they were going to inform the city lord of the city of Beisaikou. Before the thunder, I was also in the high altitude and observed this Beisaikou City.

The North Plug Pass is built in the narrowest part of the mountain passage, and the terrain is on the high side, with low valleys on both sides. But even the narrowest place is nearly 100 miles wide. The majestic and hundred-foot-high city wall is like a bronze wall in front of it. The walls are not ordinary brick and wood structures, but are made of pure metal.

Not only that, but under the city wall, there are long sharp thorns. As well as various, bizarre formations. The aura of killing is creepy. However, what makes Lei Dong a little strange is that this city wall is only a hundred feet high, and if it blocks those who can't fly, it's fine. However, how could such a powerful alien race, an alien race that could cause harm to the monks of Zhaozhou, not be able to fly?

During the chat, I got the answer from Shangguan, it turned out that in order to prevent the invasion of foreign races, Bei Lanshan was extremely poor for thousands of years in this northern fortress, and spent countless resources to establish a forbidden sky magic circle covering thousands of miles. When the circle is opened, not even a single bird will want to fly over the mouth of the North Stopper. This kind of forbidden air magic array, thunder has also been heard of a little, it is said to be extremely large, and the consumption is also terrifying. There doesn't seem to be a place in Connecticut where this kind of magic circle is arranged. It's not that Connecticut can't afford to deploy this kind of magic circle, but there is really no need to do it.

Soon, Shangguan's visit paid off. The city lord here, after hearing about Shangguan Hong's identity, was extremely face-saving, and he didn't even ask more about the reason for leaving the plug. He agreed to the request, but only gave a few more instructions to Shangguan to pay attention to safety. The reason is very simple, the city lord's surname is Li, and his ancestors and Shangguan are extremely good brothers, and they can be regarded as world friends.

There was a white bone old demon who didn't know when he would appear in the back, and Lei Dong didn't dare to delay, after seeing that things were done smoothly. He immediately returned with Shangguan and drove a flying boat, preparing to pass through the towering Beisaikou. Since the previous greeting had already been made, the other party was also very happy to directly close the forbidden air array, so as to let Lei Dong and the others pass.

This city lord can do this kind of thing, and he can be regarded as trusting Shangguan Hong very much and giving him this face. If you were to go elsewhere, you would never have this face. However, halfway through the flight, something unexpected happened.

Far away, a billowing plume of smoke, mixed with a large amount of red light, soared into the sky. Almost half of the sky was dyed scarlet. At the same time, rapid and piercing sirens sounded one after another. Beisaikou, which was originally a little quiet, suddenly boiled. In mid-air, the people on the bow of the ship could even hear the monks below shouting something, and the alien race had invaded.

The forbidden space circle that had just been closed was slowly reactivated. The huge pressure force dragged the flying boat down fiercely, and the flying boat swayed, with a crunch and crunch sound, and almost fell on the spot. It's also a shame that the magic circle has just been activated, and its forbidden power has not yet been fully exerted. Lei Dong hurriedly ordered Lao Zhao, who was driving the flying boat, to descend the flying boat into the city.

At the same time, the loud voice of the Li City Lord from Bei Lanshan sounded: "Shangguan Xian's nephew can't help it, the alien race has just invaded, and the forbidden air magic array must be opened immediately." Also, please come to the main hall to talk about it, Li has something important to negotiate with you. ”

Lei Dong was also half happy and half distressed in his heart. Fortunately, I was fortunate that I and the others left a little late. Otherwise, if you bump into the alien army, it will be really lucky. What is distressing is that this time there will be a delay.

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