Chapter 1189: Chapter 1186: The Three Days Have Passed
"Additionally, on my way to the Holy Palace, I received news that Ye Xuan will personally visit the Xuantian Emperor City in three days!"
The True Person of Nine Heavens pondered and said.
With these words spoken, the expression on the Xuantian Saint Heir’s face immediately became colorful. After a while, the Xuantian Saint Heir frowned and said: "Could it be that this guy, upon learning that the three great powers are joining forces to attack him, is making up an excuse?"
"After all, in the entire Daozhou, there’s simply no one who can withstand the combined forces of the Xuantian Ancient Country, the Heavenly Demon Sea, and Wind and Thunder Mountain."
If not for the existence of Heavenly Dao Suppression, the Xuantian Saint Heir wouldn’t have said such a thing.
But with Heavenly Dao Suppression present, though slightly loosened, the strongest existence is merely in the Great Venerate Realm.
The alliance of the three overlords, Xuantian Ancient Country, Heavenly Demon Sea, and Wind and Thunder Mountain, making such a formidable combination, who can withstand?
Unless Ye Xuan flees the Daozhou Land.
Even so, the three overlords would still send their spies to other places to hunt Ye Xuan down.
So, this mist bomb Ye Xuan released is likely intended to buy time for his escape.
Of course, this was just a guess by the Xuantian Saint Heir.
The True Person of Nine Heavens shook his head slightly and said: "While we cannot rule out this possibility, according to the information, this news was spread by Ao Rulong under Ye Xuan’s command, and as of now, Ye Xuan is on his way to the Xuantian Emperor City."
"What?" The Xuantian Saint Heir’s face became peculiar: "What is this guy trying to do? Doesn’t he know that three days later is the Peace Festival? That’s the most heavily guarded day in the entire Xuantian Ancient Country, his action is no different from seeking death!"
For a moment, the Xuantian Saint Heir felt somewhat puzzled.
"Regardless of whether he knows about the Peace Festival or if there are any other schemes, as long as he dares to come, His Majesty the Human Emperor will certainly capture him." The True Person of Nine Heavens shook his head and said.
"I hope no accidents will happen then." The Xuantian Saint Heir still felt uneasy inside.
He had witnessed Ye Xuan’s arrogance, but what gave him the confidence to enter the Xuantian Emperor City directly?
This is the heart of Xuantian Ancient Country, the most terrifying place in the land.
Anyone coming here, whether a dragon or a tiger, must bow.
"Don’t worry, this time all the internal experts of the Imperial City will appear. There are nearly forty people just in the Supreme Realm, not to mention the invincible experts in the Great Venerate Realm. Even if that guy possesses the Great Emperor Immortal Soldiers, he won’t escape a path of death." The True Person of Nine Heavens smiled indifferently.
"Moreover, there are the experts from Heavenly Demon Sea and Wind and Thunder Mountain..."
The two exchanged a smile, finally finding a bit of happiness amidst their agitation.
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
This day.
The ancestral worship ceremony for the Peace Festival was already prepared and ready.
Inside the Imperial City, a strict atmosphere prevailed.
Squad after squad of Imperial Guard experts were ready and waiting.
The most famous Black Armor Army was stationed in the Imperial City.
Court officials filed in one after another.
Princes and nobles from outside the Xuantian Ancient Country also returned to participate in the ancestral worship by invitation.
Entering the city were also major overlords and top forces from the Central Earth Divine Continent.
The Shaking Light Ancient Sect, Heavenly Demon Sea, Danxia Sect, Zongheng Sect, Wind and Thunder Mountain, Kong Family, Xun Family, Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Except for the Supreme Pavilion, always aloof, and the annihilated Double Emperor Mountain, all top overlords of the Central Earth Divine Continent gathered here.
No matter how fierce the usual fights between factions were, everyone gave enough face for this Xuantian Ancient Country Peace Festival, with prominent figures from each sect attending.
Similarly, the Xuantian Ancient Country reciprocated with the highest etiquette, sending the newly appointed State Preceptor, Huang Shan True Person, to greet them.
This Huang Shan True Person was from the same sect as the True Person of Nine Heavens, considered his senior brother.
However, in terms of overall strength, Huang Shan True Person was far superior to the True Person of Nine Heavens.
While known as the strongest War Saint in the Xuantian Ancient Country, the True Person of Nine Heavens had cultivated nine great Domain Realms.
In reality, Saint Realm cultivators knew that cultivating more Domain Realms was useless and didn’t enhance combat power.
The title was just a compliment given because the True Person of Nine Heavens held the position of State Preceptor.
After all, the True Person of Nine Heavens was recommended for the position by Huang Shan True Person back then.
Throughout, the True Person of Nine Heavens managed affairs very well.
Until recently, when he was dismissed from the position of State Preceptor after being convicted.
Originally vice director of Qintian Observatory, Huang Shan True Person was invited and appointed as State Preceptor.
It’s said that he was unwilling at first, but due to the loosening of Heavenly Dao Suppression, this Great Master chose to emerge from seclusion and serve as State Preceptor.
This time, it was Huang Shan True Person who greeted each top overlord’s expert.
As for other top forces, they were greeted by the court’s Prime Minister and Chief Grand Marshal.
Visitors from first-class forces were met by first-rank ministers.
Second-rate forces generally couldn’t enter.
But exceptions existed for some top second-rate forces affiliated with Xuantian Ancient Country, granted entrance to the Imperial City.
Others could only observe from the Inner City, accompanied by corresponding ministers.
For third-rate forces or less reputable powers, they could only watch from the Outer City.
This was the differentiated treatment.
Though there might be objections, no one dared express dissent openly.
Cultivators had distinctions of realm.
Positions also naturally had hierarchy.
When the sect’s power was lesser, unequal treatment was inevitable.
At most, they could silently curse those with judgemental eyes.
Of course.
If they could rise in the future, they might treat it as humiliation to be avenged later.
If unable to rise, they could only reminisce when old and smile indifferently.
This is the intrigue of life.
On the official road outside Xuantian Emperor City, a group of six walked with composure.
The leader was a black-robed youth, with features like chiseled stone, sharply defined, sword-like eyebrows, and eyes as deep and vast as an eternal night.
His hands were pocketed, walking unhurriedly, gazing at the grand Azure Dragon Statue outside the city gates, and said leisurely: "Here to enter the city today, let’s see how the successors perform..."
This remark was spoken to an unknown audience.
However, no one responded.
To his left was also a black-robed woman, carrying a black saber, with a veil hat, and a hanging black cloth obscuring her face.
But judging from her graceful figure and the faintly seen fair neck, she seemed a peerless beauty that might bring cities and nations to ruin!
Following behind were four more.
One was five meters tall, as burly as a mountain, also cloaked in a wide black robe.
Beside him was a young man, standing nine feet tall, with unkempt long hair draping his back, wily and fierce, dressed in ragged shorts with sandals, exuding wildness.
Further beside, a youth-looking man with graying temples carried an immortal-like air.
The last person was a slender elder, with an otherworldly demeanor.
The group of six comprised Ye Xuan, Qiao Xinyu, Mountain Ridge Venerable, East Desolate Wolf, Ao Rulong, and Xu Zhengtao, who had come from afar.