The Barren Wastelands

"Yeah, it's time to depart," Cultivator responded as he looked around, noticing that the massive demon beast carcasses in the area had disappeared. "Have you finished your preparations?"

"Well…" Krune thought about what he wanted to say. "Truthfully speaking, no. I still have a lot more to do. Then again, preparing for those are never always done. I'll always find something new to prepare for."

"That's true." Cultivator nodded as he took out a ring from his pouch and wore it on his finger, immediately summoning its ring spirit. The ring spirit was the bird-type demon beast he had used before, possessing a massive wingspan that was able to fly for long distances at considerable speed. 

He also took out a leash and harnessed it onto the ring spirit, creating a grip to stay steady while riding on its back. He then climbed aboard it and looked at Krune, saying, "Climb up."