Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

With a single reversal of time and space, Lin Lan caused Suo Feng to vanish completely.

"Has he shown off his divine power again, my brother?"

Zhao Manyan couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Lin Lan, is this your extraordinary power?"

Lingling asked instinctively.

"Pretty much. You could understand it as transcendental power, but the scope isn't very broad," Lin Lan said.

The Eye of Time chose him precisely because Zhao Huang possessed the ability to reverse time.

To be honest, the energy of this ancient divine eye has been used for centuries and is not inexhaustible.

Therefore, if Lin Lan could use his own time reversal, he would never use the Eye of Time to manipulate the order of time.

"The curtain tree is just ahead; we can rest now."

Zhang Xiaohou pointed ahead and said.

……

The Luling Rift Valley stretches deep and is damp and shady, making it a favorite habitat for winged demons.

They mostly perch atop certain unusual trees or nest among steep cliffs. The higher the winged demon's status, the more they prefer dwellings closer to the sky, as if that altitude itself is a symbol of power and status.

Once inside the rift valley, the power of the winds weakened considerably.

The rift valley is low-lying, and many sections of the road converge with mountain streams and underground springs, forming a long, turbulent stream that resembles a white dragon winding and coiling at the bottom of the valley.

The rapids exposed numerous rocks on both sides, and the group, all possessing considerable cultivation, used them to leap and traverse the ravine. Zhang Xiaohou was extremely familiar with this type of terrain, his movements as nimble as a monkey, occasionally even managing to skim along the cliff faces.

With him in the team, things were indeed much easier. His years of military service had honed his exceptional reconnaissance skills. Whether it was a cunning, lurking demon or a wandering monster blocking the way, he could always skillfully lure them away, allowing the team to operate with almost no interruption.

Zhang Xiaohou dealt with the Yinshan monster in the rift valley with almost no effort. He traveled four or five kilometers without being hindered by a single demon.

"We can't use destructive magic in the Qinling Mountains, otherwise those Qinling demons will attack endlessly. Monkey did a good job, leading us here safely all the way," Lin Lan praised.

"Brother Lan, you flatter me. My cultivation is not as good as yours. If you used your full strength, there wouldn't be many Qinling demons who could beat you. I've just been here a long time."

Lin Lan possesses the ability to reverse time and space, making him impervious to any destructive attack beyond his level.

Zhang Xiaohou's statement is not without reason.

Lin Lan's cultivation level is indeed high, and her strength is truly formidable.

After passing through the Luling Ridge, the mountains suddenly rise higher, with towering peaks stretching endlessly like a giant barrier, completely obscuring the view of the world. Standing amidst them, one feels as insignificant as dust, and a sense of bewilderment arises spontaneously.

"Once we cross these several large horizontal mountains, we'll reach Baiba Mountain," Zhang Xiaohou said.

The Qinling Mountains are not a place for ordinary people to trespass. Without an experienced guide, one would likely be driven to the brink of collapse by these towering peaks.

Mount Daheng was so high that it reached into the clouds, leaving everyone with no choice but to climb over it.

“There’s a very clear pattern in the Qinling Mountains: the higher the altitude, the higher the level of demons that appear. We can’t possibly only have patrolling demons here now. Powerful winged demons often operate at this altitude; they are not only extremely united but also fiercely vengeful. Therefore, any action from now on must first be approved by me,” Zhang Xiaohou said seriously.

The Vow Tree is the dwelling place of totems, and no one knows what else lurks around it. ...

The overall trend of Daheng Mountain is upward. When the weather is gloomy, the heavy gray clouds seem almost within reach, making it hard to breathe.

The view ahead was almost entirely blocked by high mountains, with narrow valleys extending down steep ridges on both sides. These valleys were deep and mysterious, winding and twisting, with no end in sight. If one were to fall, it would be like entering a huge mountain maze, with no way to find one's way back.

Often, people's field of vision is extremely limited, and a slight misstep can lead to falling into a deep valley. Looking around at the towering mountain walls rising abruptly from the ground, the sense of being lost and insignificant surrounded by mountains gradually transforms into an indescribable fear.

“The deeper into the mountains, the more demons there are. If someone hadn’t been leading the way, I really wouldn’t have dared to wander around in a place like this,” Zhao Manyan couldn’t help but say.

He habitually tries to alleviate his unease by talking. But this time, only his own echo responded.

"Don't you guys think it's too quiet?" Zhao Manyan asked again when no one paid any attention to him.

"Quietness is often not a good thing," Lingling said calmly.

"I feel so too."

"Let's go up to higher ground as soon as possible; we'll feel more at ease once we're up there."

The terrain is extremely rugged, especially these large horizontal mountains. Every time you cross a mountain ridge, you have to descend to the bottom of a gorge. Whenever he is surrounded by high mountains, Zhao Manyan gets goosebumps all over his body.

"Mmm~~~~~~~~!!!"

Suddenly, a sharp cry came from above.

Everyone immediately stopped and looked up warily.

Ahead lies a half-peak, separated from the mountainside of Daheng Ridge. It soars alone into the clouds, almost touching them, and even with the utmost effort, its summit remains unseen.

On a pine tree extending from the mountainside stood a long-tailed creature covered in golden-blue feathers. Its feathers were smooth and glossy, remaining unrumped even in the howling mountain winds, instead gleaming like armor. The lines from its neck to its long tail feathers were fluid and elegant, exuding an innate nobility.

This golden-blue demonic bird stood on a pine branch, its three eyes looking down at the crowd below with an unassailable majesty.

“It… has discovered us!” Zhao Manyan said in a low voice.

"Nonsense!" Mo Fan replied irritably.

Mo Fan wasn't afraid; as a fire-type super-rank, he was sure he could win.

"What do we do now?" Bai Hongfei asked.

"Don't panic. The territories of high-level winged demons are usually defined by altitude. As long as we don't cross its territory, it might not attack us. Let's walk over slowly, without staring at it, and keep our presence concealed. In the eyes of high-level winged demons, intruders, including humans, are like inferior beings. As long as we don't disturb it, we should be fine," Lin Lan said.

"Brother Lan is right." Zhang Xiaohou didn't expect Lin Lan to know so much about the Qinling Mountains. Lin Lan didn't seem to have been here before.

After passing through Dahengling, the view suddenly opened up, and we finally arrived at the legendary Baiba Mountain.

Baiba Mountain is a unique and magnificent mountain range. Its special feature is that each mountain is a solitary peak, not connected to each other, yet they all possess a majestic momentum that rises straight from the ground and pierces the clouds!

Because these isolated peaks are covered with dense, pristine vegetation, upon entering the Baiba Mountain area, what greets the eye is not a jagged array of mountains, but rather a forest of vines that seems to float in mid-air. Ancient, verdant trees stretch out their gnarled branches, often spanning from one isolated peak to the cliffs of another. When hundreds of such imposing peaks intertwine with the continuous, interwoven ancient greenery, they form a breathtaking "aerial peak forest"!
This magnificent natural wonder lies hidden deep within the Qinling Mountains, a place rarely visited by humans. It's truly unimaginable unless witnessed firsthand. Emerald green meets the sea of ​​clouds, and solitary peaks stand like giant pillars supporting the heavens and earth. Looking up from the outer perimeter, one can see colorful specks swirling and dancing high above the cliffs covered in blossoming trees—presumably, these are high-level demonic birds, magical parrots, giant geese, and bee monsters…

(End of this chapter)