Chapter 114: Mass Production of Flying Wings

As Chu Yun took the initiative to attack, the contract between the two was severed. She had not stipulated any punishment for breaching the contract, which was precisely why other members of her tribe neither dared nor wished to enter into such agreements—not, as she had claimed, because of any cursed coin.

With the contract broken, the residual power of the pact transformed into a Ouroboros mark that appeared on Ilaya’s forehead, and immediately afterward, Ilaya’s body vanished.

“Indeed, to hunt this way, one must be able to kill the opponent instantly,” Chu Yun deliberately slowed her pace to measure the full cycle time of the mark’s operation.

In the following period, Chu Yun returned once more to Falling Rock Mountain. Previously, her spellbook had failed to gather all the souls due to the Chimera’s overwhelming spirit. Now, with the spellbook emptied, she was able to collect those souls from the mountain that had eluded her before.

If souls were merely a kind of fuel, then having a large quantity could summon powerful beasts. In fact, for certain special monsters, souls could be designated as sacrificial offerings, requiring higher quality spirits.

Adventurers had not yet left Falling Rock Mountain. During Chu Yun’s absence, the mountain had partially collapsed in many places, causing numerous casualties among them.

Since collecting souls required the spellbook, Chu Yun could not gather them in the Mirror World and had to use her flying wings directly in the real world to speed up the process. This was the first time she used the flying wings openly, much to the envy of the adventurers who witnessed it.

Once the spellbook was full again, Chu Yun mounted Paimon and headed toward Blackstone City. Paimon bore a pet tag marked with its owner’s name. Ordinary adventurers generally avoided harming mounts, much less risking offending a mage by attacking Paimon.

After all, the magical forensics in this world were highly advanced; without professional means, few dared to cross mages.

Along the way to Blackstone City, Chu Yun encountered many adventurers, yet the monsters seemed to have vanished, likely hiding from the presence of the Earth Devourer.

The influence of a fifth-tier legendary monster was enough to keep low-level beasts in hiding all day.

This made things much easier for the adventurers; with few monster attacks en route, they reached the city without incident.

Upon returning to Blackstone City, Chu Yun sensed an uneasy atmosphere.

Many people were leaving the city with various luggage, while merchant caravans surged outward, and adventurers trying to enter the city crowded together.

“What’s going on? Didn’t that monster head towards Kilf Port?” Chu Yun asked an adventurer leaving the city, clearly perplexed.

The adventurer, preparing to leave after a guard mission, smiled wryly. “According to the latest from the Adventurers’ Guild, since the sun has started setting in the west, the monster that was chasing the sun has now turned to pursue westward. The city lord also suggested everyone evacuate temporarily to avoid interfering with the plan.”

“Seriously? Is that monster crazy? Once the sun sets, shouldn’t it be chasing the moon instead?” Chu Yun muttered in disbelief.

The Earth Devourer had appeared in the morning when the sun was eastward; now in the afternoon, the sun was toward Blackstone City.

Given the distance, barring accidents, the Earth Devourer would surely reach Blackstone City before sunset.

“That monster just returned to Falling Rock Mountain not long ago; there’s still time to leave,” the adventurer cautioned.

“Thanks,” Chu Yun said.

Looking at the chaotic city gate, Chu Yun simply summoned her flying wings and soared over the wall.

Guards made no move to stop her, having seen her identity in the newspapers.

Chu Yun intended to visit the guild first, but on the way happened to pass over the slums. Given the potential cataclysm the Earth Devourer could bring, Chu Yun decided it was best to retrieve her Thunderwater Ray flying wings first—speed would be crucial when the time came.

Adjusting her flight path, she soon descended gently atop Raisa’s alchemy workshop.

As she landed, two female voices drifted from within. Curious about who accompanied Raisa—her maid had been killed—Chu Yun listened intently.

“Hee hee, Raisa, what do you think of my drawing? Does it look like a kitty?”

“Selina, cats can’t fly.”

“That’s why I drew it with wings! Flying wings are meant to help humans who can’t fly.”

“Alright, but don’t mess up the ones for Chu Yun,” Raisa warned hurriedly upon seeing Selina’s artwork.

“Hmph, I don’t care. He never said I couldn’t draw on it. I’ll just draw a big turtle for him, teehee.”

“Hey, no!”

“Just kidding. Maybe I’ll put you in it instead.”

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Women’s conversations always had a hint of mystery. Chu Yun quickly knocked on the door, worried his flying wings might be tampered with.

The door opened, and Raisa sighed in relief upon seeing him.

“Chu Yun, you finally came. I have many questions to ask you.”

“You two are really relaxed. Don’t you know the Earth Devourer is coming? If you don’t prepare quickly, your workshop might get destroyed,” Chu Yun said, somewhat exasperated.

“It’s fine. Selina’s spatial ring is huge; she can store everything instantly. And with the flying wings, we can leave anytime,” Raisa replied confidently, producing two pristine flying wings and handing them to Chu Yun.

“These are modified flying wings as you requested. Selina helped a lot, too.”

Besides these two, the workshop housed a large flying wing and several smaller ones, more suited for women. It seemed Raisa had used Thunderwater Ray skins purchased from the butler’s auction.

Chu Yun examined the new flying wings, then went outside with the two women for a test flight.

The new wings were crafted from the skin of the levitating creature, the Thunderwater Ray, granting exceptional levitation and weight reduction, saving many magical circuits.

After understanding the new magic array, Chu Yun expertly activated the wings. They shot into the air with a speed several times faster than the standard models!

Moreover, even without relying on the magic array, the wings could land slowly and safely, preventing crashes in case of sudden power loss.

The flying speed had greatly improved, and emergency turning and acceleration functions had been added, enabling agile aerial maneuvers.

Chu Yun soared freely like a bird, leaving Raisa and Selina on the ground utterly amazed.

They had tried flying wings themselves, but their skill levels were worlds apart from Chu Yun’s—the difference between a clumsy hen and a majestic eagle.

When Chu Yun landed, Raisa hurriedly approached and asked, “Chu Yun, how did you do that? Can you teach me how to fly?”

“I want to learn too! I want to learn!” Selina chimed in, already enchanted by the sensation after one attempt.

Chu Yun sighed. “Now’s not the time for that. I have to return to the Magicians’ Guild first.”

“Wait, Chu Yun, there’s one more thing I need your consent on,” Raisa called out urgently as he prepared to leave.