Chapter 359: Where the Sword's Edge Lies

Sword Edge City is not a fixed city-state, but a mobile fortress on the front line against the Black Tide.

Bai Ce and the others had previously sent people to scout Sword Edge City's location before going there.

After some time has passed, we must re-survey to ensure the direction for opening the Myriad Paths Gate is correct.

"Let me handle the scouting task."

Before An Jiannan could speak, Gu Han stepped forward and said.

Hearing Gu Han say that, Feng Yue Shan couldn't help but look at him in surprise.

In her brief impression of him, saying Gu Han is someone who never acts without profit is not an exaggeration.

She could hardly imagine that Gu Han would voluntarily take on such a task!

"Don't overthink it; just prepare the Divine Blood Honey Dew for me. When I return, I hope to see what you've prepared."

Only after saying that did it match Feng Yue Shan's 'stereotypical impression' of Gu Han.

"Rest assured, I will definitely fulfill what I promised you."

Gu Han nodded, asked for the direction of Sword Edge City and the precautions for entering it, then turned and left.

Before leaving, he specially left a Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit for An Jiannan.

"Take care of your health, or else when we travel later, we might not even see the taillights of the Black-robed Swordsman!"

An Jiannan held the heavy Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit, looking blankly at Gu Han's departing figure.

"Shan Shan, what are taillights?"

Feng Yue Shan pondered for a moment; although this world has horse-drawn carriages, it also has cargo carts pulled by giant beasts.

But none of those have lights like that!

"Perhaps that's something only found in the world beyond."

An Jiannan nodded, feeling the strong life force emanating from the Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit in her arms.

She couldn't help but carefully bite into the Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit; the juice that sprayed out made her feel a refreshing coolness.

Immediately after, An Jiannan's little face scrunched up tightly.

But the next second, An Jiannan's complexion relaxed instantly; she turned and offered the Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit to Feng Yue Shan,

"Hiss, Shan Shan, this fruit is delicious—try a bite!"

Feng Yue Shan took the Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit from An Jiannan's hand without changing expression and took a bite.

Afterward, Feng Yue Shan nodded without changing expression,

"Teacher, the taste is indeed quite good."

An Jiannan tilted her head, her big head full of big doubts.

Is something wrong with Shan Shan's sense of taste?

How can she say the taste is good when the fruit is so sour?

But An Jiannan stared intently at Feng Yue Shan's face, yet could not discern any other expression from it.

She could only try taking another bite; the extremely sour and astringent taste made her shiver violently.

She felt much more awake overall.

Although the Heavenly Universe Spirit Fruit's taste is moving, its effect is truly not to be underestimated!

An Jiannan felt her spirit had improved considerably!

"If we had enough of these fruits, Teacher, you wouldn't have to bear such a heavy burden."

Feng Yue Shan looked at An Jiannan's expression of lingering satisfaction and sighed.

An Jiannan smiled,

"Shan Shan, having just this one fruit is enough for me to be content; Little Gray hasn't taken any advantage from us, which is already going above and beyond."

"You also shouldn't always keep a stern face, making others feel tense."

Feng Yue Shan nodded,

"Understood, Teacher."

Seeing Feng Yue Shan's indifferent attitude, An Jiannan could only sigh helplessly.

Don't be fooled by Feng Yue Shan's quick promise; An Jiannan knows she hasn't taken this matter to heart at all.

While the two were talking, Gu Han had already flown away from Heavenly Universe City, heading northeast to search for Sword Edge City's location.

Sword Edge City, as a mobile fortress, is also the front line against the Black Tide.

Its target in the sky is extremely large; as long as one pays a little attention, one will surely not miss it.

Gu Han flew for about half an hour, and finally saw a huge fortress in the distance!

Upon approaching, Gu Han discovered that the fortress was equipped with many defensive devices.

Although no one operates these devices, just a glance let Gu Han sense their power, which far surpasses the divine-crossbow and similar devices of Mu Shan Cheng.

However, according to Feng Yue Shan, Sword Edge City is now deserted, with only the retinue of the God of War still present.

These city-defending devices naturally have no users.

Gu Han gradually approached, hearing the sound of muffled thunder continuously echoing.

"It must be Bai Ce and the others, already clashing with the God of War!"

According to the prearranged tactics, Gu Han should now return to Heavenly Universe City.

Then An Jiannan would activate the Myriad Paths Gate, bringing reinforcements along with Feng Qingchen, who carries the Wind of Clear Dust of the God of Reason, to come to Sword Edge City together.

To assist Bai Ce and the others in defeating the God of War and seizing the War Fire Seed.

But Gu Han had already spent half an hour just getting here.

If he returns to Heavenly Universe City and then brings a team back, the Black-robed Swordsman might have already secretly intervened, helping the God of War defeat Bai Ce and the others!

Gu Han hesitated for a moment, but still decided to directly join the battlefield.

He deployed Thunder Patrol Wing, bursting forth at his utmost speed and flying into Sword Edge City.

As soon as he stepped into the territory of Sword Edge City, Gu Han heard the penetrating war drum sounds continuously resounding.

Each beat seemed to strike directly at Gu Han's heart.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

After three consecutive beats, Gu Han's eyes actually flashed a hint of scarlet.

However, once Gu Han focused completely, his pupils quickly regained their clear clarity.

He gazed at Sword Edge City and murmured softly,

"If it were some people with weak wills, they probably couldn't even pass the trial of Sword Edge City's war drum sounds alone!"

Although the scarlet in Gu Han's eyes had already faded, the drum and bell sounds still incessantly filled his ears.

Whenever Gu Han let his guard down even slightly, he would once again be overwhelmed by the desire for slaughter, clouding his reason!

This is no small trial for anyone.

Moreover, Gu Han's current mental strength alone is sufficient for him to resist this desire for slaughter.

What's more, he still possesses on his body the greatest safeguard against these negative states.

That is Heavenly Universe Spirit Ginseng.

In the face of Heavenly Universe Spirit Ginseng, which specializes in healing, these so-called negative states are merely toys!

Upon entering Sword Edge City, shield-bearing warriors soon rushed to the front, spearmen followed, or archers with bows drawn took their positions behind.

Wave after wave of arrow rain came shooting, clearly intending to turn Gu Han into a hedgehog.

"Although everyone in Sword Edge City has already died, under the corrosion of the War God, their corpses have become his retinue."

Although these retinues differ from the Black Tide Monsters, which know only slaughter.

Yet under the command of the already mad War God,

these retinues and the Black Tide Monsters are not greatly different.