622: Royal banquet, people from the holy land?
Huang Quanxiao's residence.
Inside a pavilion, fine wine and delicacies were already prepared.
Huang Quanxiao raised her wine cup to Xie Weilou: "Thank you for your timely rescue, Brother Xie. We were pressed for time earlier and couldn't properly entertain you. Today, I've prepared some humble wine, and I hope you won't mind it."
"Miss Huangquan, you are too kind."
Xie Weilou also raised his wine cup.
They drank a cup together.
Huang Quanxiao softly said: "My residence also houses some ancient texts. Brother Xie, you are welcome to browse them freely. However, these texts only touch upon a small fraction of the Eastern Barrens. To see more, you'll have to visit the Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven."
The Eastern Barrens Continent was vast and boundless, hiding countless great secrets. Even she, a native of the Eastern Barrens, wouldn't dare claim to know much.
To learn more, one could only continuously read ancient texts.
"Thank you, Miss Huangquan."
Xie Weilou poured a cup of wine and raised it.
"Mm!"
Huang Quanxiao also poured herself a cup of wine.
The two continued to drink and enjoy the meal.
Huang Quanxiao wisely did not ask about Xie Weilou's origins, and Xie Weilou also did not inquire about her identity.
The two interacted as friends, without questioning each other's background or origins.
Huang Quanxiao's address for Xie Weilou also changed slightly, from 'fellow Daoist' to 'Brother Xie'.
During the meal, Huang Quanxiao also spoke about some matters of the Eastern Barrens, significantly increasing Xie Weilou's understanding of the region.
Huang Quanxiao looked out the window and said solemnly: "I heard from my Imperial Father that Xuan Province seems to be undergoing some changes recently, with many strong cultivators gathering there. Brother Xie, if you plan to go out, you must be cautious."
"Oh?"
Xie Weilou looked at Huang Quanxiao.
Huang Quanxiao explained: "It is said that someone brought back an ancient stone coffin from the Undying City. That stone coffin is in Xuan Province. As for its exact location, my Imperial Father did not elaborate. Now, many strong cultivators are gathered in Xuan Province, and it won't be long before a great battle ensues."
"Undying City?"
Xie Weilou's eyes narrowed.
The 'Eastern Barrens Chronicles' that Huang Quanxiao had given him earlier did mention the Undying City, seemingly a Forbidden Zone, but it was only a brief mention.
Huang Quanxiao said with a solemn expression: "The Undying City is one of the Nine Great Forbidden Zones of the Eastern Barrens. It is a place that outside beings find difficult to set foot in. Legends say that immortal beings reside within, and there are also techniques for eternal life."
She sighed: "Throughout countless ages, innumerable ancient great powers have attacked that place, solely to seek the art of eternal life. However, to this day, no power has succeeded. Any power that has attacked the Undying City has paid a huge price."
This time, someone brought out a stone coffin from the Undying City, which was akin to shattering the heavens.
Those ancient great powers, knowing of the stone coffin's existence, would certainly not be able to sit still and would definitely dispatch their strong cultivators.
One might ask, among the great powers of the Eastern Barrens, which one does not yearn for the so-called path to eternal life?
Recently, many strong cultivators from other provinces had come to Xuan Province. Their goal must be that coffin. If the exact location of that coffin were found, there would certainly be a great upheaval.
"How interesting."
Xie Weilou smiled indifferently.
Huang Quanxiao softly said: "There are too many foreign cultivators, and many of them have extremely terrifying backgrounds. Being cautious is definitely not a problem."
Neither the Canglan Dynasty nor the Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven could be ranked among the third-rate powers in the entire Eastern Barrens Continent.
If one were to provoke people from those great powers, the trouble would certainly be immense.
"Indeed!"
Xie Weilou nodded gently.
Half an hour passed.
The meal concluded.
Huang Quanxiao led Xie Weilou to a pavilion, which contained many ancient texts.
Xie Weilou was not reserved. After entering the pavilion, he began to read intently.
"Brother Xie, please take your time. There are many matters concerning the Royal Power, so I will go and attend to them."
Huang Quanxiao did not disturb Xie Weilou and continued to busy herself with her own affairs.
— — — — — —
Three days later.
Xie Weilou finished reading the ancient texts in the pavilion and learned many new things.
However, the records of the Eastern Barrens in those texts were extremely brief and incomplete, not comprehensive, so what he could learn was mediocre.
Most of the texts described matters of Xuan Province, such as the Canglan Dynasty and the Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven.
The Canglan Dynasty was the only dynasty in Xuan Province, with a vast territory. Its strongest royal member was the Emperor Canglan, who was also Huang Quanxiao's Imperial Father, a strong cultivator at the peak of the Dongxuan Realm.
Within Xuan Province, there were many sects and powers, but the top-ranked power was the Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven.
The Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven was a blessed land, with strong cultivators surpassing the Dongxuan Realm residing there, and its position was above the Canglan Dynasty.
Young people with good talent within the dynasty would all be sent to the Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven to cultivate.
"With strong cultivators surpassing the Dongxuan Realm residing there, this Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven is indeed worth a visit."
Xie Weilou put down an ancient text he was holding and walked out of the pavilion.
Outside the pavilion.
Huang Quanxiao happened to walk over. Upon seeing Xie Weilou, she asked with a smile: "Brother Xie, have you finished reading?"
"Mm!"
Xie Weilou nodded with a smile.
Huang Quanxiao softly said: "Today, the Royal Power is holding a banquet. I heard that people from certain Sacred Lands will be attending. I would like to invite Brother Xie to join me. What do you think, Brother Xie?"
"People from Sacred Lands? Then let's go and see."
Xie Weilou became a little interested.
The ancient texts had subtly mentioned certain ancient Sacred Lands, and without exception, they were all colossal entities.
It would be interesting to see what the cultivation level of these people from Sacred Lands was.
Huang Quanxiao smiled lightly: "Brother Xie, please follow me!"
"..."
Xie Weilou smiled and followed her... Canglan Imperial Palace.
Inside a grand hall.
Numerous tables and chairs were set up, laden with fine wine and delicacies. All the civil and military officials, along with some princes and princesses, were gathered, conversing in low voices.
At the front, on the throne, sat a middle-aged man dressed in dark robes and a crown. He exuded an imposing aura and was holding a wine cup, speaking softly with an old eunuch.
This middle-aged man was none other than the Emperor Canglan, a strong cultivator at the peak of the Dongxuan Realm.
"The Grand Princess arrives!"
A voice came from outside the hall.
Xie Weilou and Huang Quanxiao entered the grand hall.
The civil and military officials, along with the princes and princesses, immediately looked over, their eyes showing a hint of surprise.
Huang Quanxiao was the Grand Princess of the Canglan Dynasty, and also the foremost among the younger generation of the entire Canglan Royal family.
She had entered the Divine Court Realm at a young age, her status and position were extraordinary, and she was deeply valued by the Emperor Canglan.
"Greetings, Imperial Father!"
Huang Quanxiao stepped forward and bowed.
The Emperor Canglan looked at Huang Quanxiao, a smile appearing on his face: "No need for formalities."
His gaze then fell upon Xie Weilou, and he asked with a smile: "And this is...?"
With just one glance, he knew that the young man before him was not simple!
Huang Quanxiao said: "Reporting to Imperial Father, this is my friend, Xie Weilou! Earlier, when your daughter was trapped in the Illusion Dream Forest, Brother Xie was the one who rescued her."
Xie Weilou cupped his fists and said: "Greetings, Emperor Canglan!"
A cultivation at the peak of the Dongxuan Realm, a being on the same level as Qin Honglian.
The Eastern Barrens Continent indeed had hidden talents. To encounter a strong cultivator at the peak of the Dongxuan Realm immediately upon arriving here was quite something.
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