Free Web NovelChapter 495: Chapter 243: The Hero Who Refused to Save the World
Half a day later, Northern Territory
The Golden Boat, like a reverse meteor, tore through the lead-gray sky, leaving a long and gorgeous golden trail in the air.
Several hours passed, and Ye Mingqiu’s speed piloting the Golden Boat not only didn’t slow down but even became faster as he used the Holy Power more skillfully. The Holy Power in his body was endless, without the slightest sign of exhaustion.
On the Golden Boat, Adira held tightly to the boat’s railing, the fierce wind blowing his golden hair into wild chaos. He looked down at the mountains and earth, a pure smile on his face like a child seeing the vast world for the first time.
Modus stood with folded arms, as steady as a rock, with only his sharp eyes scanning the ever-clearer horizon ahead.
Soon, the most iconic continuous snow mountains of the Northern Territory appeared before their eyes, but before everyone could admire them, bright blue runes suddenly lit up in the empty air in front of the Golden Boat.
The light of the runes quickly spread and intertwined, forming a huge translucent City Defense Array barrier, like a flipped bowl, firmly encompassing Iron Ice City, the city at the Northern Territory’s border, and its surrounding airspace.
Guardian Array?
Ye Mingqiu slightly furrowed his brow imperceptibly, but his gaze remained calm. Until he sensed a strand of malice, his furrowed brow naturally unfurled.
"Buzz––!"
The Golden Boat halted before the barrier, the boat vibrating and emitting a low, sorrowful moan, its violent energy stirring beneath, causing the tree crowns in the forest below to sway vigorously.
Almost simultaneously, a troop of City Defense Army dressed in standard ice-blue armor flew up from the watchtower below.
Leading them was a middle-aged man with an arrogant face, wearing luxurious officer attire. The badge on his chest indicated his identity as an [Aerial Patrol Inspector]. He steadied himself with wind magic, looking through the barrier, scanning the Golden Boat and its occupants with a glance that assessed like cargo, finally fixing his gaze on Ye Mingqiu, who was clearly their leader.
"Halt! Iron Ice City airspace prohibits any unreported flying objects from passing!"
His voice came through an amplification skill, carrying an authoritative presence, continuing: "You have violated the airspace rights of Iron Ice City, breaching Clause Seven, Article Three of the Northern Territory Airspace Control Regulations! Now, immediately pay a fine of 500 Gold Coins, or the flying vessel will be detained according to the law, and personnel held for trial!"
For a moment, Ye Mingqiu felt like laughing.
Do you dare to rob the Blood Erosion Tyrant?
The Aerial Patrol Inspector was greedy and arrogant, yet lacked corresponding knowledge and strength. He couldn’t even recognize that the Golden Boat was composed purely of Holy Power, not some treasure.
He was very weak, but weakness is not a hindrance to survival; ignorance, greed, and arrogance are.
’A chance!’
Adira stood up with a smile, walking forward with a professional sunny smile on his face.
He had already sensed a hint of something amiss earlier; the essential form of the Blood Erosion Tyrant was terrifyingly hideous, yet he chose to transform into a clear youth resembling an ordinary high school student, not revealing a trace of his overbearing aura.
At the same time, the Golden Boat composed of Holy Power was filled with various details, its powerful energy fluctuations easily affecting other strong senses; if not observed carefully, the Golden Boat could indeed be mistaken as a precious flying treasure rather than a miracle constructed by human effort.
So he could easily conclude that it was intentional, the Blood Erosion Tyrant intended to fish.
But in reality, Ye Mingqiu was merely restoring his original appearance without showing his aura; the Golden Boat construction was also part of exercising control over Holy Power, not deliberately hiding anything.
Adira stepped forward, slightly bowing, his tone sincere yet somewhat ingratiating, saying: "Esteemed sir, our deepest apologies."
"We are travelers from the south, needing to quickly reach Frost Speech Forest due to urgent matters, not familiar with the regulations of your place, absolutely not intending any offense."
"Please, could you perhaps flex a bit, we are willing to pay the fine, but could the amount be negotiable... After all, we are just passing through and haven’t caused any actual damage... Moreover, this young master isn’t an ordinary mortal."
His words were humble, the phrasing smooth, but the last sentence subtly suggested a threat, if uttered by a minstrel with an ingratiating expression and paired with a perfectly timed smile, it often had an extraordinary Effect.
The Aerial Patrol Inspector’s face, gradually relaxed, suddenly turned stern upon hearing the last sentence. He looked arrogantly at the three, saying:
"500 Gold Coins, not a single one less!"
"Officer, this..."
Waste of time.
Ye Mingqiu directly ignored Adira’s performance; his gaze penetrated through the barrier, landing on the Aerial Patrol Inspector, calm, profound, emotionless.
Then, he did nothing.
No argument, no explanation, and no payment; he merely quietly released the exclusive pressure of the Blood Erosion Tyrant.
Not a mountains-and-seas torrent of power impact, but a more terrifying suppression, a silent sedimentation walking out of piles of corpses and blood seas, a chill condensed from thousands of hopeless souls.
In an instant, the air seemed filled with invisible lead blocks, the temperature sharply dropped, even the blue light of the City Defense Array seemed to flicker.
"Uh..."
The high pride on the Aerial Patrol Inspector’s face instantly froze, then peeled away like low-quality paint, exposing the pallor underneath.
He felt as if an invisible hand had seized his throat, and his heart was immersed in an icy abyss, each beat bringing piercing pain and fear.
