Chapter 52: The great divide

The journey continued for more than five sun positions.

From the top of their head at the start, the sun now hung halfway through to the other side.

At first, Zhao Linger remained fascinated by everything below them.

The Imperial City had long since disappeared behind the distant mountains, and the scenery gradually changed from the densely populated central region into vast stretches of wilderness.

They passed over forests that seemed endless from above, their thick green canopies spreading across the land like a sea.

Rivers wound between the mountains, reflecting the sunlight whenever they emerged from beneath the trees, while occasional towns and villages appeared beside the roads.

Cultivators could sometimes be seen traveling between them, either riding spiritual beasts or taking flying carriages.

Linger eventually pulled her gaze away from the window and looked toward Zhao Lianyu.

"How long until we reach the eastern region?"