856: Leaving Beiliang, entering Sword Imperial City

Three days later.

The bronze warship arrived outside Beiliang City.

Wu Xiaoying looked at Xie Weilou and said with a smile, "We are about to return to Eastern Wasteland City. If you ever go there, kid, you can visit the Marquis of Bahuang's Residence."

Eastern Wasteland City was the imperial capital of the Eastern Wasteland Dynasty. It was a place where dragons and tigers hid, filled with many powerhouses, and was considered an extraordinary territory.

In his view, a young man like Xie Weilou would surely go to Eastern Wasteland City to join in the excitement now that he had entered Zhongzhou.

Xie Weilou cupped his fists and said, "I certainly will!"

With that, he flew off the bronze warship.

"Mm!"

Wu Xiaoying nodded, and the bronze warship flew toward the horizon.

...

Xie Weilou walked toward the City gate with a calm expression.

"Senior Xie has returned! Open the City gates quickly!"

When the soldiers on the City wall saw Xie Weilou, they hurriedly spoke up.

They were filled with awe and respect for Xie Weilou. If he hadn't stepped in earlier, the Snow Dragon Iron Cavalry would have certainly suffered more casualties, and Beiliang City might have even been destroyed.

The City gates opened.

Xie Weilou entered the City... into the City.

The courtyard house.

Xie Buxian was sitting in a chair, holding a book and reading.

During this time, he practiced boxing and swordplay. In his spare time, he read books. As Xie Weilou had said, reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles—reading could enhance one's perception of Noble Spirit.

"Big Brother Xie, you're back."

When Xie Buxian saw Xie Weilou return, he immediately stopped practicing his punches.

Xie Weilou looked at Xie Buxian and said with a smile, "Buxian, in a few days, I will take you away from Beiliang City."

Beiliang City was just a City he happened to arrive at; he naturally wouldn't stay here for too long.

He still needed to investigate the matter of that Elder Gu from the Heaven Palace, which was also his main reason for coming to Zhongzhou.

"Okay!"

Xie Buxian nodded quickly.

He had lived in Beiliang all his life and was very curious about the world outside.

...

Xie Weilou smiled and walked toward the house.

A few days later.

A white jade flying boat left Beiliang City and flew toward the distant sky.

Sitting on the flying boat, Xie Buxian looked at Xie Weilou curiously. "Big Brother Xie, where are we going next?"

Xie Weilou smiled faintly. "We'll head south. The final destination is Eastern Wasteland City. As for where we'll pass along the way, that's uncertain. We'll just see as we go."

Since he had come to Zhongzhou, he might as well experience the local customs and people.

"Oh."

Anticipation grew in Xie Buxian's eyes. He took out a book from his Storage Ring and began to read seriously.

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Half a month passed.

The white jade flying boat continued to shuttle through the Void Realm, leaping over many cities.

Xie Buxian sat on the flying boat, reading his books intently.

During this half-month, he had finished many ancient texts and gained a general understanding of the situation in Zhongzhou.

Xie Weilou stood at the front of the flying boat, tasting fine wine. He asked with a smile, "Buxian, have you gained anything during this time?"

Xie Buxian said seriously, "I've read many records and have some understanding of the situation in Zhongzhou."

"Tell me about it."

Xie Weilou said with a smile.

Xie Buxian said, "Zhongzhou is one of the three thousand provinces of the Eastern Wasteland, located in the center of those provinces. The Eastern Wasteland Dynasty is the Dominator of Zhongzhou, and under the Eastern Wasteland Dynasty, there is the powerful Zhongzhou Academy."

"Zhongzhou also has an organization claimed to be all-knowing, the Tianji Pavilion! Besides that, there are various Cultivation Sects and Cultivation clans..."

When Xie Weilou heard this, he smiled faintly. "Not bad! Your younger sister, Cui Tao, was taken to Zhongzhou Academy. So your enemy is very strong. Are you afraid?"

Xie Buxian took a deep breath. "There is pressure, but I am not afraid!"

Xie Weilou said approvingly, "When a person has nothing, there is indeed no need to fear anything! People often find themselves in difficult situations for only one fundamental reason: they are too weak! So you must strive to become stronger and constantly improve..."

These words were not just for Xie Buxian, but also a reminder Xie Weilou gave to himself.

The troubles he faced were equally immense, and the enemies he confronted were terrifying, but he was not the least bit afraid.

Because he was still young, and he had infinite potential for improvement.

Whether it was the Myriad Sword Holy Land or the Heaven Palace, once he became strong enough, all troubles would no longer be troubles.

The answers he sought would one day gradually surface before his eyes!

Xie Buxian said with a determined look, "Don't worry, Big Brother Xie. Buxian will definitely work hard."

Xie Weilou nodded. He looked ahead, sensing a peculiar Sword Qi, and mused, "There is a City ahead. Let's go take a look."

He waved his sleeve, and the white jade flying boat rushed forward.

Half an hour later.

The white jade flying boat arrived outside a massive City.

Xie Weilou put away the flying boat and looked at the City before him.

The City was enormous, with dark gray walls rising fifteen meters high. The walls were thick and densely covered with ancient Formations, appearing indestructible.

Three ancient characters were carved on the wall: Sword Emperor City!

These three characters had been carved with a sword by a powerhouse of the sword, containing an extremely powerful Sword Intent. Just a single glance made one's Divine Soul tremble and their hair stand on end.

The City gates were open, with no soldiers guarding them. At this moment, some commoners were freely entering and leaving the City.

"Sword Emperor City?"

Xie Weilou gazed at the City. The three characters before him were extraordinary; the Sword Cultivator who carved them must have possessed terrifying strength.

And within the City, there was an even more terrifying Sword Qi permeating the air. This City held a master!

"Let's go in and take a look."

Xie Weilou smiled and led Xie Buxian into the City.

After entering the City, they found it bustling with many people. Along the streets were numerous wine shops, teahouses, and restaurants.

In the central area of the City, there was an inner City separated by a gray wall.

In front of the wall stood an eighteen-story bronze tower. The tower reached into the clouds, its Aura majestic, with terrifying Sword Qi overflowing from within.

A plaque hung on the tower with two characters: Sword Pavilion.

Xie Weilou led Xie Buxian toward the center of the City.

Before long.

The two arrived at a spot a hundred meters in front of the Sword Pavilion.

Xie Weilou found an open-air restaurant at random, ordered a few small dishes and a jar of fine wine, and sat down with Xie Buxian to eat.

Xie Weilou poured a cup of wine, looked at the Sword Pavilion ahead, then turned to the restaurant owner and asked with a smile, "Boss, is there anything special about this Sword Pavilion?"

The restaurant owner was an old man. He smiled and said, "You two guests must be outsiders! This Sword Emperor City is divided into an outer City and an inner City. The inner City is where the City Lord's Manor is located."

"If you want to enter the inner City without an invitation, there is only one way: climb the Sword Pavilion. Every floor of the Sword Pavilion has a sword powerhouse. Only by defeating twelve sword powerhouses can you enter the City! If you can defeat eighteen, you can even see the Sword Emperor himself."

Xie Weilou continued to ask, "How strong is the Sword Emperor?"

The old man said, "The Sword Emperor is a great master of the sword. I've heard his cultivation has reached the Venerable Realm. He is one of the strongest in our Eastern Wasteland Dynasty. At the same time, he is also the eldest Disciple of the Eastern Wasteland's Confucian Sage!"

"Look, someone is climbing the Sword Pavilion again."

Just then, a hurried voice rang out, and the people around quickly looked toward the Sword Pavilion.