Observing Rukh's incredible velocity, Long Hui silently raised one hand.
A luminous, transparent dome instantly expanded around them, forming a seamless protective barrier. The shield completely isolated them from the violent air pressure, freezing high-altitude winds, and the deafening roar of their supersonic flight. Inside the sphere, the atmosphere remained tranquil and perfectly comfortable, as if they were lounging inside a quiet room rather than soaring thousands of meters above the earth.
Yu Qi smiled warmly, glancing at him. "As expected of Brother Hui."
Long Hui merely offered a faint, affectionate smile in return.
Before long, the endless blue expanse of the ocean came into view. Rukh left the mainland behind, gliding effortlessly high above the vast sea. Far below, white-capped waves crashed endlessly against one another, with only the occasional commercial cargo vessel dotting the deep blue horizon.
Roughly an hour later, Rukh gradually began to decelerate.
