"I don't know. We'll discuss it when we get back. To be honest, I no longer care about that position. But I cannot let this woman, who is beautiful on the outside but venomous as a scorpion on the inside, rule this empire," the Mad Emperor said with confusion.
Having attained the strength of a Heavenly Venerable, the position held no allure for him. What angered him was not the throne, but the woman's malice.
Ning Beichen nodded. This was the Mad Emperor's private matter, and Ning Beichen would not and did not want to interfere. However, he was very curious about the world the Mad Emperor came from. It was said that their world was still in a cold weapon era, similar to the Middle Ages. This further piqued Ning Beichen's curiosity. The cold weapon era in their own world had long passed, and experiencing it was only possible through movies, books, or games.
The aircraft flew through the void. After about twenty days, it entered an extremely cold region. This was not ordinary cold, but an absolute cold that even Heavenly Venerables could not endure, also known as extreme diurnal cold. If one left the aircraft, within about ten minutes, even a Heavenly Venerable would turn into an ice sculpture. Ning Beichen himself only endured the cold for less than three minutes before hastily retreating. The cold was so intense it could stop his blood from flowing, and it was no longer a matter of whether he could resist it. It wasn't about how many layers of clothing one wore; if it were that simple, the Mad Emperor would have long ago gone back to exact revenge on that woman.
How many of those exiled here had not tried? But they couldn't even last a minute, let alone escape. This was why the place was called the "Heaven and Earth Prison." Once one entered, without an aircraft, escape was impossible. They could only be trapped here until death, with no hope whatsoever. However, some people here were innocent, like Xiao Qi. They were not sent here but were descendants of those who had been sent.
The aircraft's outer shell had turned white, and it flew unstably, as if drunk.
"Sister..." Ning Beichen called out to her worriedly.
"Brother, don't worry. The aircraft hasn't reached its limit yet," Ning Xiaoling replied.
However, no sooner had she spoken than the aircraft let out a huge tremor, causing everyone inside to sway precariously. This was followed by the sound of a "beeping, beeping" alarm. Immediately, a wave of cold air swept over everyone. Liu Yilin, whose strength was the weakest, shivered uncontrollably. Luo Yingying quickly embraced her, which provided some comfort.
"Brother, this is bad! The aircraft has been attacked, and the tail section has a crack!" Ning Xiaoling's tense voice reached Ning Beichen.
"What? The aircraft was attacked? Didn't you say even Heavenly Venerables can't survive here?" Ning Beichen exclaimed in alarm.
"I detected a mysterious, unidentified shadow approaching our aircraft. Due to the extreme cold environment, the aircraft's monitoring capabilities were reduced, so I couldn't determine if it was human or some other creature," Ning Xiaoling explained to Ning Beichen.
"Never mind that for now. Sister, is there any way to repair the damaged section?" Ning Beichen asked urgently.
"It's possible, but if that unknown creature continues to attack the aircraft, it might not hold on for long," Ning Xiaoling said with deep concern.
"I'll deal with that thing. You focus on repairing the aircraft," Ning Beichen stated, then turned to the Mad Emperor. "Mad Emperor, you heard that. It's time for us to act."
Without hesitation, the Mad Emperor stood up and walked towards the aircraft's exit with Ning Beichen. However, as he was about to step out, Ning Beichen stopped him. "With our cultivation and strength, we can only last about ten minutes outside at most. If we have to fight, we must return within five minutes, or we'll freeze to death. So, we'll take turns going out."
"Remember, our goal isn't to destroy the unknown entity, but to protect the aircraft. So, don't get entangled with it. Just keep it from approaching the aircraft."
"I understand." The Mad Emperor nodded, agreeing to Ning Beichen's plan.
"Mad Emperor, be careful." Ning Beichen didn't say anything sentimental, as they both knew that stepping outside might mean their deaths. But if they didn't, not only would they die, but everyone inside the aircraft would perish too. The choice was clear, and they had no other option.
"You too," the Mad Emperor replied before turning and leaving the aircraft.
Although Ning Beichen did not go out, he was constantly monitoring the situation outside. Soon, he heard sounds of fighting. Clearly, the Mad Emperor had encountered the creature damaging the aircraft. However, Ning Beichen did not rush out. Instead, he watched the time, calmly counting down in his mind. He couldn't go out with the Mad Emperor simultaneously because if they both went out, unless they could kill the creature within a few minutes, both the aircraft and themselves would be in danger.
At this point, the Mad Emperor had been outside for almost five minutes. In this harsh environment, how much strength he had left was questionable. Therefore, Ning Beichen patiently waited for the last minute. Only after that minute passed would he go out to relieve the Mad Emperor and allow him to rest. One minute was short, but for Ning Beichen and the Mad Emperor, it felt very long.
He had spotted the mysterious creature that was damaging the aircraft, but he couldn't see its appearance clearly. He only knew that its speed was incredibly fast, making it impossible for him to pursue. Thus, he could only guard the aircraft and prevent the creature from getting close. However, the creature's cunning and strength far exceeded the Mad Emperor's expectations. Even as a Heavenly Venerable, he found it incredibly difficult to deal with. Of course, the harsh environment outside was also a significant factor, reducing the Mad Emperor's strength by half.
Five minutes passed quickly. The Mad Emperor could do little and was already at his limit. Despite his best efforts, in the face of such a brutal environment, any effort was merely a death struggle. At this moment, a figure flew towards him.
"Mad Emperor, go back!"
"Be careful, that thing is fast!"
The Mad Emperor only had time to hastily relay the warning before retreating into the aircraft, as he could no longer endure. Ning Beichen left the aircraft to replace the Mad Emperor. Soon, he saw a dark shadow appear behind him but disappear instantly. Ning Beichen searched everywhere afterwards but could not find the dark shadow again.