Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 594 I am a Rabbit-Eared Clan 12

The blazing summer sun seemed to be urging time to move forward.

The intense sunlight evaporated the remaining moisture in the valley, the scent of earth mingled with the final, vibrant bloom of flowers, and the air was as thick as molten amber. In previous years, this time would have been the peak of cicada chirping and foliage growing wildly, but this year was different.

Perhaps it was because the shadow of the premonition dream had taken root in Yun Chu's heart, or perhaps there really was some invisible force that was prematurely withering this land—the forest presented an abnormal silence, the leaves were too green and heavy, lacking the proper liveliness, and even the cheerful singing of the stream had a hint of tired hoarseness.

After the precognitive dream, Yun Chu also had You take her back to the Ear Rabbit Clan's territory, so that the clansmen could leave this land.

However, most of the clansmen did not believe it, thinking that Yun Chu could not possibly have awakened the talent of precognition, and that she was just a weak clansman.

After Yun Chu told them, she didn't care whether her clansmen believed her or not; she had already done what she wanted to do.

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The departure time was chosen to be the darkest part before dawn.

As the last vestiges of coolness lingered on the earth, the morning star shone alone in the sky.

The black wall that looked like a small mountain no longer stood at the entrance to the cave.

The enormous figure stood in the dim light, its back taut like a drawn bow ready to be released.

Yun Chu stored everything she had prepared in her inner space. To prevent water shortage, she also collected a lot of stream water.

Yun Chu took one last look at the cave where she had lived for so long and which had sheltered her for countless nights.

The soot marks on the rock face, the worn-smoked edge of the spot on the stone platform where she used to sit, the flat stone at the cave entrance that greeted the first rays of sunlight every morning... everything familiar will be left behind.

A slight sourness welled up in her nose, but she forcefully suppressed it.

There is no turning back; turning back means certain death in the abyss.

She took a deep breath of the scent of grass and morning dew, then transformed back into her rabbit form. You placed Yun Chu, who had transformed back into her beast form, inside the animal skin.

"Ready?" You's deep voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet morning, like the friction of a stone washed by dew.

"Mmm." Yun Chu nodded vigorously, her voice soft but without hesitation. Her gaze passed over You's neck, looking towards the pale light that was about to tear through the darkness on the eastern horizon.

You slowly rose to her feet, like a moving black mountain.

He strode forward with steady steps, his large feet stomping across the damp grass with only a soft, muffled sound, carefully avoiding the sleeping birds' nests and the bushes that had just begun to bear tender fruit.

They left the shadows sheltering the cave entrance and completely merged into the gray-blue light before dawn.

The destination is clear: the East, where the sun rises.

As you reach the edge of the valley, the terrain begins to rise.

You climbed along the familiar animal trail, but he had replanned the route, avoiding the sections near cliffs or easily buried by rubble that he remembered.

As they climbed higher, the forest beneath their feet gradually shrank into a thick, heavy green blanket.

As the first true ray of dawn pierced the darkness, like a golden arrow shooting through the forest mist, they had just reached the top of an open ridge.

In an instant, golden light spread across the mountains, forests, and distant horizon, and also outlined a golden silhouette against the thick black fur covering You's back.

You paused, tilted her head slightly, and gazed into the distance at the horizon, which was dyed a soft orange-red by the morning light.

That flat and remote place was the location of the dragon-beastman city in his memory.

The air rippled slightly in the morning light, and wisps of smoke rose faintly on the horizon, hinting at the clamor of distant civilizations.

“Look, to the east.” You’s voice sounded vast and distant in the morning breeze. “Beyond this wilderness lies a smooth road. The city of the dragon-beastmen is at the end of that ray of light. I went there three years ago. The power of a superior race is enough to turn the earth upside down into a controllable storm.”

Yun Chu gazed into the distance.

The dragon-beastmen, a strange race that existed only in fragments of You's tales to her, became the only beacon of hope in her dark premonition.

She had no clear concept of the power of the higher races, but she completely trusted You. His composure and clear goals became her anchor.

"We will definitely get there," Yun Chu said softly, her voice carrying a hint of courage illuminated by the sunlight.

“I definitely can,” You repeated, his tone filled with unwavering determination. He started walking again, resolutely heading along the ridge in the direction the sun was pointing. The morning sun's rays quickly dispelled the chill of dawn, and the summer heat began to truly show its power.

Behind them, the forest that had given birth to the prophetic nightmare gradually blurred and sank into the mountain mist.

Ahead, the long journey to the city of dragon orcs had only just begun, a prelude filled with unknowns yet one that must be traversed, in the golden, scorching dawn.

With its massive and resolute strides, You shattered the morning dew, carrying with it tiny Yun Chu and a future of survival, heading eastward, towards the source of the sun, never to return.

The vast wilderness, like a huge animal hide faded and cracked by the scorching sun, stretches to the horizon with no end in sight.

For the first few days, only monotonous scenery and unchanging heat accompanied us.

The vastness of the view brought a false sense of security, as if all the dangers had been left behind along with the forest.

But this illusion was quickly shattered.

On the third day at noon, the sky suddenly changed color.

The once dazzlingly clear blue was suddenly swallowed up by a layer of murky ochre.

The hot wind, as if enraged by something, suddenly became violent, whipping up sand and dust and emitting a muffled roar.

"Sandstorm!" You's voice rang out amidst the sudden clamor of the wind, carrying an unprecedented solemnity.

He turned sharply, his icy blue pupils contracting rapidly as he searched for possible cover.

However, in this desolately flat wilderness, the tallest thing is probably a few stubborn but sparse clumps of thorny bushes.

In the distance, a huge, murky wall connecting heaven and earth was hurtling toward them at an alarming speed!

The wall was made of swirling, churning sand and dust, obscuring the sky and exuding an aura of destruction that devoured everything.

"Hold on!" You growled, no longer trying to find the perfect cover, and charged toward the nearest small mound formed by wind erosion.

The mound isn't high enough to completely block the wind, but the leeward side can at least reduce some of the impact.

Almost as soon as You's massive body blocked Yun Chu in the triangular gap formed by the mound and his body, the giant wave of sandstorm crashed down!

Suddenly, the sky was dark and the earth was dark.

The world was filled with wild yellow.

The sand was no longer a slight sting, but countless fine whips, mercilessly lashing against the body covered in thick fur, making rapid "plop plop" sounds.

The strong wind tore at his fur, trying to lift him off the ground.

Breathing became extremely difficult; the air was filled with a pungent, earthy smell, and each inhale felt like inhaling scalding hot sand.

The immense impact caused You Qiang's strong body to sway slightly. He crouched low, his limbs gripping the ground tightly, enduring the raging wind like a black boulder guarding a treasure.

Although Yun Chu, who was firmly protected between her body and the mound, avoided the most direct impact, she could still feel the entire earth trembling in the raging sandstorm.

The mound was constantly peeling away under the impact of flying sand and stones, and fine bits of soil fell down.

She could only bury her head deep in her thick chest hair, barely cover her mouth and nose with a damp cloth, and close her eyes tightly.

My ears were filled with a shrill, whistling sound and the clatter of sand, and my heart was pounding wildly in my chest, almost breaking free of its restraints.

The devastating apocalyptic vision from my premonition has now arrived in a different but equally suffocating way.