Entering the imperial city, arriving with great momentum.

The gigantic flying boat, resembling a moving dark cloud, approached the skies above the Imperial City of the Jia Ma Empire with a low roar that tore through the air.

Its massive size and streamlined metallic shell reflected a cold, hard sheen under the sunlight, instantly making it the most conspicuous focal point in the entire Imperial City.

"Look quickly! What is that in the sky? What a huge ship!"

"How dare they fly above the Imperial City? Don't they know this is a restricted airspace?"

"Where is the patrol team? Why aren't the Royal Family's Black-Armored Guards reacting?"

"This flying boat... it definitely doesn't belong to an ordinary force. Which powerful expert has arrived?"

On the streets, people stopped in their tracks, pointing at the sky and discussing animatedly, their faces filled with surprise and confusion.

The Imperial City of the Jia Ma Empire prohibits flight; this is an iron rule established to demonstrate the dignity of the Jiama Royal Family, and for many years, no one has dared to violate it.

Even a Dou Wang must enter the Imperial City through the main gate.

Now, for this flying boat to brazenly intrude like this is undoubtedly a challenge to the Jiama Royal Family's authority.

At the same time, the core figures of the various Families in the Imperial City were also alarmed.

The Nalan Family Residence.

Nalan Jie raised his head and looked at the sky.

Feeling the subtle pressure radiating from the flying boat, Nalan Jie frowned deeply: "What powerful aura... The visitors are not friendly. Yanran only returned from the Cloud Mist Sect a few days ago; she must not get involved in any more trouble."

...Mittel Family.

Teng Shan quickly walked into the courtyard, gazing at the approaching behemoth, his heart filled with doubt and alarm: "This flying boat... it doesn't seem to be the standard model of the surrounding Empires. To be so ostentatious, who exactly are these powerful figures?"

To enter the Imperial Capital so blatantly, one must remember that Jia Xingtian is a Peak Dou Huang.

Could the people on this flying boat be unaware of the experts of the Jia Ma Empire... The Mu Family, and even the numerous hidden forces, all turned their gazes to the sky at this moment, each calculating their next move.

Some Dou Wangs with sharp senses could faintly detect several powerful auras contained within the flying boat, causing their expressions to turn serious.

Just as everyone was speculating about the Jiama Royal Family's reaction—whether they would immediately send out experts to intercept or even attack this "provocateur"—

A stream of earth-yellow light shot up from the depths of the Imperial Palace, pausing mid-air, revealing the figure of Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Jiama Royal Family.

He appeared!

Everyone held their breath, waiting for this strongest Peak Dou Huang expert of the Jiama Royal Family to unleash his thunderous wrath, upholding the rules of the Imperial City and the dignity of the Royal Family.

However, the scene that followed left everyone who had anticipated a confrontation completely dumbfounded.

Jia Xingtian floated in the air.

Not only did he fail to loudly reprimand them or immediately take action as everyone expected, but his expression was serious, even carrying a hint of barely noticeable respect.

He cupped his hands toward the flying boat from a distance, his voice clearly spreading in all directions: "I was unaware of the distinguished guests' arrival at the Jia Ma Imperial City. Jia Xingtian failed to welcome you, and I ask for your forgiveness!"

His posture was extremely humble, and his tone contained no trace of anger, only caution and courtesy.

"What? Old Jia... he actually..."

"Did I hear that correctly? Not only did Old Jia not get angry, but he apologized?"

"Who exactly is inside this flying boat? To make even Old Jia so wary?"

The clamor below intensified; everyone was stunned by Jia Xingtian's attitude.

This completely overturned their understanding of the Royal Family's prestige.

Inside the flying boat.

Shen Wen stood with his hands behind his back beside the porthole, overlooking the turbulent Imperial City below, a faint smile playing on his lips.

He deliberately did not conceal his tracks, specifically to let Jia Xingtian know of his arrival and the "momentum" he brought with him.

Jia Xingtian's heart was indeed in turmoil.

He had long since learned of the dramatic changes in the Izumo Empire through secret channels.

Xie Bi Yan, the Old Ancestor of the Myriad Scorpion Gate, had achieved a Breakthrough to Dou Zong and led a coalition army to invade the Snake-People Clan.

He originally thought that with Xie Bi Yan making a move,

it would be enough to suppress Medusa and the Snake-People Clan who had just achieved a Breakthrough, but he never expected the result to be so shocking.

The result was the complete annihilation of the Myriad Scorpion Gate.

The Izumo Empire, once the strongest among the Four Great Empires, has now become the weakest.

And all of this stemmed from the being inside the flying boat before him.

Just as Jia Xingtian's thoughts raced, pondering how to respond, the cabin door of the flying boat slowly opened.

Two figures.

Without relying on any Dou Qi transformed wings, they naturally stepped upon the Void Realm, walking down from the flying boat one step at a time.

Leading the way.

It was the Xuan-robed youth, Shen Wen. His expression was calm, and his gaze swept over Jia Xingtian with a condescending scrutiny.

Beside him was Cai Lin, wearing a crimson long dress, her cold and beautiful face and purple eyes utterly indifferent.

The Dou Zong pressure faintly emanating from her body made Jia Xingtian feel difficulty even breathing.

Two Dou Zongs!

Jia Xingtian's heart was violently shaken; he held no further delusions of luck.

He took a deep breath and bowed deeply in the air.

His posture was even more respectful than before, and his voice carried a trace of unconcealed awe: "Jia Xingtian of the Jia Ma Empire greets the two Lord Dou Zongs!"

He was only a Peak Dou Huang; even being one step away from Dou Zong meant a world of difference.

He had no choice but to be respectful.

This scene once again caused the people below the Imperial City watching the event to gasp in shock.

Dou Zong!

It turned out to be two Dou Zongs!

No wonder Old Jia had such an attitude!

In this Jia Ma Empire, Peak Dou Huang was already the absolute peak; Dou Zong was simply a legendary existence!

Just then, another figure flashed down from the flying boat, the ice-blue Dou Qi Wings on his back retracting, landing slightly behind Shen Wen. It was Hai Bodong.

He first bowed respectfully to Lord Shen Wen, and then looked at the astonished Jia Xingtian, saying cautiously: "Lord Shen Wen, this subordinate... this subordinate has not returned to the Mittel Family for a long time.

May I return first to handle some mundane affairs?"

When Jia Xingtian saw Hai Bodong, his eyes nearly popped out, and he cried out in surprise: "Hai Bodong?! You... you're not dead?!"

He instantly understood that Hai Bodong was not only alive but had clearly pledged allegiance to this mysterious Lord Shen Wen!

Shen Wen nodded slightly, granting Hai Bodong's request, and then his gaze returned to Jia Xingtian, his tone indifferent.

"It seems you already know the purpose of our visit."

He paused, looked at Jia Xingtian's complex and indescribable expression, and said directly: "Let's go inside and talk then."

Jia Xingtian smiled bitterly internally, but outwardly dared not show the slightest neglect, quickly stepping aside to lead the way: "Yes, yes! Esteemed sirs, please follow me. Refreshments have been prepared in the Imperial Palace."

Under the gaze of countless shocked, awed, and curious eyes.

Shen Wen and Cai Lin walked through the air, with Jia Xingtian leading the way. After Hai Bodong bowed to Shen Wen again,

he turned and flew toward the Mittel Family's direction.

After Shen Wen and the others entered the Imperial Palace, Jia Xingtian asked Yao Ye to come and serve tea. A moment later, Jia Xingtian and Shen Wen sat facing each other.

Yao Ye waited by the side, serving them, but the look in her eyes as she scrutinized Shen Wen held a hint of curiosity—he was too young.

A Dou Zong so young?

He couldn't possibly be an old monster who used some treasure or Rejuvenation Pill, could he?