297: The conditions for the empress to recruit a son-in-law

Yanshan City is tens of thousands of miles away from the Lieyang Mountain Region.

Even the Ancient Qiongqi would need two or three hours to fly there.

They would pass through many mountains along the way.

As Guo Feng and the three sat on the Ancient Qiongqi's back, the atmosphere felt a bit awkward.

Guo Feng broke the silence, looking at Yang Cuo and asking, “Oh, by the way, do you know about the Empress’s selection of an Emperor-Consort? When I came out of the clan a few days ago, I heard she had this plan. How far along is it now?”

“The Empress’s selection of an Emperor-Consort…”

Yang Cuo’s eyebrows rose as he listened, and he glanced at Guo Feng again.

He couldn't help but think that this Young Master Guo of the Guo Clan, judging by his aura, wasn't very old.

Yet he was an eighth-grade expert.

This should be considered a genius among geniuses.

And he came from an Ancient Family!

Although he was overbearing and arrogant, the Empress’s selection of an Emperor-Consort was originally to find a power to cooperate with.

Plus a powerful Emperor-Consort.

Strictly speaking, this person was indeed a strong contender.

If he became the Emperor-Consort, wouldn't he turn the entire empire upside down?

The thought was fleeting, but Yang Cuo knew Guo Feng was powerful, and he didn't dare to provoke him.

So, he could only tell the truth: “The Empress has already issued a proclamation to select an Emperor-Consort from the entire empire.”

“The conditions are: under one hundred years old.”

“Seventh-grade first-level cultivation and above.”

“Must have a background from a third-grade marquis family, sect, or higher.”

“Alternatively, a commoner under fifty years old with ninth-grade first-level cultivation or above.”

He paused, “Of course, it’s impossible for someone under fifty years old with ninth-grade first-level cultivation or above to be a commoner.”

“Hmm, she is the Empress, so these conditions are indeed reasonable.”

Guo Feng said indifferently.

As if he didn't take the Empress seriously at all.

But in reality, he was calculating this information in his mind.

Third-grade marquis families.

And sects.

These should be the components of the forces in Chaos Continent, or rather, the Yan Yang Empire.

It should be a combination of royalty, nobles, sects, and commoners.

He then asked, “When does it roughly begin?”

“In twenty days, there will be a martial arts competition in the Imperial Capital to select the top ten prodigies, followed by a palace examination.”

“Three days after the palace examination, the Empress’s choice will be announced.”

Yang Cuo said, then looked at Guo Feng, “Young Master Guo, with your extraordinary talent, you wouldn’t miss this opportunity, would you?”

“Heh!”

Guo Feng chuckled, “I’ve only heard of the Empress, never seen her. Who knows if she’s good-looking? If she is, of course I’ll participate. If not, forget it.”

“Ah?!”

Yang Cuo and the crew were all stunned.

Under heaven, Guo Feng was probably the only one who dared to speak so disrespectfully of the Empress.

This scared them so much they didn’t dare to respond.

For a moment, they fell silent again.

Guo Feng just smiled; he had already gotten the information he wanted anyway.

Next, he would first visit Yanshan City and sell the lieyang stone!

If he could make a profit, he would.

Then he would go to the Imperial Capital to join the fun.

Firstly, to gather some intelligence.

Secondly, if he could abduct the Empress, that would be for the best.

About three hours later.

Guo Feng saw a huge city appearing in front of the Ancient Qiongqi.

He looked at it, and this so-called 'city' already exceeded his understanding of such ancient-like cities.

Most ancient cities were about the size of the inner city of Anshi.

But this Yanshan City was larger than the entire Rong City where Guo Feng was located.

Its east-west and north-south spans were probably close to two hundred square kilometers.

In other words, this so-called 'Yanshan City' was a full forty thousand square kilometers.

This already exceeded any city Guo Feng knew on Earth.

Moreover, the entire Yanshan City was surrounded by city walls.

It counted as a built-up area of forty thousand square kilometers.

Although it didn't have the high-density buildings of Rong City, it could probably accommodate tens of millions of people without a problem.

“If a main city in a remote area like Yanshan City is this big, how big can a royal city or the Imperial Capital be?”

A shock rose in Guo Feng’s heart.

Of course, he didn’t show it.

He also discovered that the huge Yanshan City was surrounded by a translucent barrier.

The source of the barrier was a formation facility on the city wall.

This made the entire Yanshan City difficult to be invaded by outsiders and impossible to infiltrate casually.

Outside the entire Yanshan City, there was also a moat tens of kilometers wide.

This moat alone was extremely spectacular.

On the east, west, south, and north sides of the city walls, huge bridges spanning tens of kilometers were built over the moat.

The bridges were extremely wide, comparable to Earth's eight-lane highways.

And on the bridges, the flow of carriages, horses, and people was considerable; though not crowded, it was continuous.

Guo Feng also knew that along the way, the closer they got to Yanshan City, the more towns and clan territories appeared.

And earlier, Guo Feng had learned from Yang Cuo and Flame Mountain Wind.

The entire Yanshan City governed a population of over a hundred million.

With thousands of towns and clan territories of various sizes.

“Master, when we reach the moat bridge, we will have to stop and enter the city gate according to the rules.”

The Ancient Qiongqi was still flying at an extremely fast speed.

Yanshan City, which had seemed far away, was getting closer and closer, appearing more and more magnificent.

At this moment, Blazing Sun Taiyun quickly reminded him.

“What would happen if I just charged in?”

Although Guo Feng was amazed by the prosperity and development of Yanshan City, he was here to cause trouble this time.

Naturally, he wouldn't hide his strength.

He wouldn't sneak in quietly!

Overbearing and arrogant, that was his persona this time!

“The Yanshan Army will definitely be dispatched, and they might even treat you as an enemy attacking the city.”

Flame Mountain Wind's mouth twitched, and he quickly said.

Yang Cuo also hurriedly said, “Young Master Guo, our Yan Shan City Lord is at least an eighth-grade peak expert, governing over a hundred million people and tens of millions of cultivators. It might not be good to make things too tense.”

“That’s true, I should give the Yan Shan City Lord some face.”

Guo Feng thought for a moment and nodded.

Yang Cuo and the crew finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They weren't concerned about Guo Feng's life or death.

Rather, if a fight truly broke out, their own lives might not be safe!

However, just as they were relieved, they were surprised to find that the eighth-grade great demon showed no signs of stopping.

It was still approaching Yanshan City at an extremely fast pace.

“Young Master Guo, what are you doing?”

Yang Cuo's heart trembled, and he looked at Guo Feng in shock.

Guo Feng sneered and said nothing, because at this moment, the Ancient Qiongqi had already flown over the moat bridge of Yanshan City.

The enormous Ancient Qiongqi, its terrifying aura, and the powerful winds it brought.

It had already startled the demon beasts below that were used as pulling power for carriages.

It had startled the passing people!

“A great demon has appeared!”

“A great demon is attacking the city!”

“Everyone, run!”

These people knew very well that once a great demon attacked the city and intense fighting broke out.

They would be the ones to die!

Although the last great demon attack on the city was over a hundred years ago.

However, this kind of danger was ingrained in their bones.

They also knew even better that when experts clashed, the weak were like ants, and their lives were not their own.

So, the moat bridge was in chaos.

And inside Yanshan City, a loud roar immediately sounded: “This is Yanshan City ahead! Stop, whoever you are!”

Swish, swish, swish…

As the roar echoed, dozens of figures, at least level seventy strong, rushed out.

Leading them.

Was an eighty-level expert wearing armor that glowed with spiritual energy!

This person held a spiritual energy spear, pointing it at Guo Feng: “If you don’t stop now, don’t blame this general for being impolite!”

As he spoke, he released his aura…