212: The heart of the alliance, a gathering place for true powerhouses!

Yao Xiao listened, stunned, her small mouth slightly agape, clearly shocked by these words.

Their previous understanding was often limited to the four simple characters of Kyoto University, never expecting such profound implications.

It was truly an eye-opener!

Lu Yuan listened with a calm expression, but his heart had already flown to that city, teeming with powerful individuals, following Yao Tianbi's description.

Capital Region, Near the Sea, Contend for Supremacy... the Alliance Government, the Card Master Temple, Kyoto University... these names, far from making him afraid, ignited the deepest flame in his heart.

Very good.

Let me see what the true peak combat power of this world looks like.

And what kind of system the card Alliance truly is!

In his eyes, battle intent burned like a tangible substance.

Dozens of hours later.

A soft announcement sounded from the aircraft's broadcast.

"Dear passengers, the aircraft will soon arrive at Kyoto International Airport. Please stow your tray tables and fasten your seatbelts."

Yao Xiao nervously clutched Lu Yuan's arm, her palms slightly sweaty.

Lu Yuan could feel her heart rate accelerate and gently patted her hand to comfort her.

The aircraft slowly descended, passing through thick clouds.

The moment the cabin door opened.

An indescribable aura swept over them.

Mixed in that aura were endless prosperity, flourishing vitality, and... Source Power fluctuations so powerful they were suffocating.

The three stood at the cabin door, utterly stunned by the sight before them.

This was not a city.

This was a divine realm constructed from miracles and immense power!

As far as the eye could see, there were no traditional skyscrapers.

Instead, there were colossal towers that pierced the clouds, soaring into the sky.

These towers were not made of reinforced concrete, but of some special crystal, their bodies shimmering with colorful halos, emanating immense energy.

"Card Master Towers..." Yao Tianbi murmured.

"Each tower represents a powerful individual of Seventh Rank or above, or a powerful faction."

And between those giant towers, massive islands actually floated.

On the islands were pavilions, verdant trees, and even waterfalls cascading down, enveloped in an ethereal mist.

These were training platforms and private territories specially created for top-tier powerful individuals.

Countless private aircraft of various designs traversed orderly along predetermined light-pathways, leaving behind dazzling trails.

The flow of people on the ground was like a tide, but a closer perception sent shivers down one's spine.

His face had already turned somewhat pale.

In Canglan Province, a Third Rank Card Master was enough to walk around a small city with arrogance.

Fourth Rank, that was an elite!

Fifth Rank, even rarer, enough to govern a region.

Sixth Rank! That was a pillar of stability! A person whose stomp would make the ground tremble!

But here... among the passersby hurrying along the streets, those with slightly stronger auras had already reached Third Rank.

Many of those riding luxurious hovercars were Fourth Rank elites.

And even in just a few short minutes, Yao Tianbi had already sensed no less than five Fifth Rank powerful individuals' auras flash past!

Two of them had such formidable auras that they even made him feel a pang of trepidation.

As for Sixth Rank... he didn't even dare to imagine how many Sixth Rank Grandmasters were hidden in this city.

Pressure.

Unprecedented pressure.

It was like a country bumpkin suddenly walking into the world's most prosperous financial center, only to realize how ridiculous his proud fortune was here.

Yao Tianbi took a deep breath; the air itself was permeated with rich Source Power.

He shook his head bitterly, his face full of emotion and longing:

"This is Kyoto..."

"The heart of the Alliance, a true gathering place for powerful individuals."

"Compared to this, our Canglan Province is like a remote, impoverished little village."

Yao Xiao fell silent.

The sight before her completely overturned her eighteen years of understanding.

For the first time, she truly felt how vast the world was, and how insignificant she herself was.

Only Lu Yuan.

He silently took everything before him into his eyes.

Insignificant?

Remote?

So what!

Lu Yuan, from an ordinary person who wasn't even a Card Master, had come this far, never relying on his origin or background.

He relied on cheats!

This was a paradise for powerful individuals, and a stage for geniuses.

So what?

Can they beat a cheater?

The fire in his eyes was even more brilliant than the myriad neon lights of Kyoto.

One day, my name will echo over this city!

He clenched his fist, making a vow in his heart.

Fortunately, the contestant's spaceship was still very conspicuous, and soon a dedicated hostess came forward.

After simple pleasantries, she led the group directly to the hotel.

【Tianjiao Pavilion】

The three rode the special floating elevator, ascending smoothly and silently.

The elevator walls were completely transparent crystals, and the panoramic view of Kyoto slowly unfolded beneath their feet, the magnificent scene, like a divine realm, still delivering a strong visual impact.

"Ding."

The elevator door slid open, revealing a wide corridor carpeted in gold.

In the air, the concentration of Source Power was even higher than outside, almost equivalent to a Grade A training room.

In Jiangcheng, every breath would cost star coins!

A waiter led them to a heavy metal door and bowed respectfully.

"Distinguished guests, this is your suite, Tianjiao Pavilion, Zone C, Room 007."

Yao Tianbi handed over a Source Power crystal chip as a tip; the waiter happily accepted it, bowed again, and silently retreated.

As Yao Tianbi placed his identity card on the door, it silently slid open to both sides.

The scene inside the room made Yao Xiao's breathing stop for half a second.

This was not a room at all; it was more like a fully functional small training base.

Beyond the spacious living room was a huge open-air balcony, and on the balcony, there was actually a hot spring pool circulating with light blue liquid, with wisps of pure Source Power emanating from the pool water.

To one side of the living room were several independent rooms.

One of the metal doors was clearly marked [Triple Gravity Training Room].

Another door read [Source Power Circulation Flushing Pool].

Yao Xiao quickly rushed in, first running to the balcony to feel the almost liquefied Source Power, her small face filled with shock.

She then ran to the doors of the functional rooms, looking at the descriptions, her eyes widening.

"Oh my goodness!"

A suppressed exclamation escaped her lips.

"Any one of these rooms is more advanced than our family's best training secret room!"

She turned to look at Lu Yuan and Yao Tianbi, her voice trembling with disbelief.

"The family's Source Power pool, which the elders take turns using, probably isn't even a third as effective as this one here! And this one is free to use!"

Yao Tianbi's face also showed a hint of emotion.

He walked to the balcony, looking at the endless stream of floating cars below and the towering Card Master Towers in the distance.

"This is the disparity."

"In Kyoto, these are the top resources we dream of, but for them, they are just standard."

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