The East Sea, originally called East Prefecture.

It was named the East Sea only because it bordered the sea. It is the largest prefecture in the world and undoubtedly the place where the most martial artists of the Central Plains gather.

The number of top forces here far exceeds that of other prefectures.

Resources are also the most abundant in the Central Plains, and some enthusiasts even call the East Sea a martial arts sanctuary.

The area where Martial Emperor City is located is the center of the East Sea. Because it borders the sea, people from Dongying and other island barbarians basically enter the Central Plains through the East Sea first.

Chen Yuan and his party arrived in the East Sea after several days of travel. For a time, they couldn't help but be surprised by the prevalence of martial arts here. Not only are there many forces,

But there are also many free cultivators.

In Qing Prefecture, a force with a Dan Realm Grandmaster is called a first-class force, and it can easily dominate a prefecture. Even the local government must treat it with caution.

But here it is different. There are several first-class forces in one prefecture. Ordinary Tongxuan forces are even called insignificant small forces in the East Sea.

With a large base of martial artists, more martial arts geniuses will be born. Nearly ten of the top fifty are affiliated with the East Sea.

In places where martial artists are prevalent, the imperial court's control will weaken. The East Sea is not far from Central Prefecture, but the control is insufficient. Most martial artists have unruly personalities.

Why would they willingly submit to the imperial court?

As they traveled and observed, Chen Yuan deeply felt the difference between the East Sea and other prefectures. Of course, it might also be because the Ascension Battle was about to begin,

Causing martial artists from other prefectures to flock here, creating such a lively scene.

Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu can also be considered knowledgeable, but when they arrived at Martial Emperor City in the East Sea, they couldn't help but be shocked. At this moment, what was presented before them was an extremely magnificent giant city.

When Chen Yuan saw Qing Prefecture City, he was amazed, but compared with Martial Emperor City, it was simply a case of a little wizard seeing a great one.

Looking from a distance, they were as small as ants under Martial Emperor City.

Martial Emperor City was built against the mountain, stretching endlessly, with no end in sight. The city wall was hundreds of feet high, and it was engraved with ancient and mysterious array patterns.

Mysterious, magnificent, and huge, these were the first impressions of Chen Yuan and his party.

Flocks of cranes circled above Martial Emperor City, and under the shroud of white mist, this place truly looked like a fairyland.

"No wonder it's called the number one city in the world!"

Shangguan Yu couldn't help but sigh.

Yes, Martial Emperor City in the East Sea is also known as the number one city in the world. Even the imperial city of Central Prefecture, the center of the world, is inferior to it. Moreover, Martial Emperor City is one of the top ten immortal sects.

Even if it is not the number one immortal sect in the world, no one dares to underestimate this place.

The top ten immortal sects are clearly demarcated and almost dominate one prefecture each. No other immortal sect in the East Sea dares to provoke it. It has been established as a city for nearly a thousand years.

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered with a gleam, ambitious and determined. A true man should be like this, only possessing such an immortal city can be considered dominating one side.

According to the information Chen Yuan and the others learned along the way, it is said that every cave dwelling and mansion in Invincible City is extremely expensive and hard to come by.

Owning this place not only grants power and status, but also allows one to gather massive amounts of resources... This place is also a resource transit center for the surrounding prefectures. Overseas martial artists who want to enter the Central Plains choose Martial Emperor City first, and martial artists from the Central Plains who want to go to sea must also pass through this place.

It can be described as a surging flow of people.

"Let's go, enter the city!"

Chen Yuan said in a deep voice.

Zhang Xuan and the Shangguan siblings naturally obeyed. They entered Martial Emperor City with the crowd. Many Tongxuan experts had auras leaking out, and there were even several Grandmaster-level experts.

The huge city gate was tens of feet high, with a lifelike dragon sculpture on it. Two dragon whiskers hung down, as if they were alive. Zhang Xuan stared at it for a moment:

"This dragon is sculpted as if it were real."

Chen Yuan smiled. Just as he was about to say something, suddenly, the Royal Slaughtering Saber behind him hummed, transmitting a sense of consciousness. Chen Yuan was shocked and suddenly looked up.

The information transmitted by the dragon soul within the Royal Slaughtering Saber was that there was dragon aura on this dragon!

Could it be real?

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, retracted his gaze, and said no more. Whether this demonic dragon was real or not, it was definitely not an ordinary object.

Someone nearby seemed to have heard Zhang Xuan's muttering and echoed:

"This is the East Gate. If you brothers go to the other city gates, you will see the other three mythical beasts."

"What mythical beasts are they?" Shangguan Hong became interested.

"The West Gate is carved with a White Tiger, the South Gate is carved with a Vermillion Bird, and the North Gate is a Black Tortoise. These four mythical beast sculptures are also a wonder of Martial Emperor City. Those who see them for the first time are all shocked."

"Who carved them?"

"This is not very clear. It is said that they were also created by a gathering of the world's most skilled artisans. They are also array eyes. According to legend..." The person looked around and lowered his voice:

"It is said that these four mythical beasts can gather to form a world-shocking array. When the Ascension Tower first evaluated the Ascension Rankings, a strong person came to stop it,

But they couldn't even enter the city gate..."

The person spoke vividly, and many Jianghu martial artists who had just arrived in Martial Emperor City couldn't help but stop to listen.

"Thank you."

Zhang Xuan cupped his hands.

They had never heard of these rumors. Chen Yuan and the others had only heard that a peerless powerhouse had descended upon this place, wanting to stop the Ascension Rankings, but the final battle never happened.

This also established the prestige of Martial Emperor City.

Chen Yuan and his party continued to walk forward. Dozens of guards in black heavy armor stood at the gate like sculptures, inspecting everyone. The aura emanating from their bodies was a bit strange.

It was different from martial artists, but the aura was not weak. According to Chen Yuan's estimation, they could probably even withstand Tongxuan experts.

Foundation...

The foundation of Martial Emperor City was something that they felt as soon as they entered this place.

According to Zhang Xuan's introduction, even the imperial city of Central Prefecture did not have such a scene. Experts of this level were guarding the gate. However, they also noticed some anomalies.

A large part of that powerful aura came from the heavy armor they were wearing.

Array Pattern Secret Armor!

It broadened Chen Yuan's horizons a bit.

Entering the city, the first thing they saw was a wide street, with shops on both sides selling various things, but few dared to make noise, because noise was prohibited here.

What they felt most deeply was the dense Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi in the city, which was much higher than outside the city. According to what they knew, the deeper into the city, the more concentrated the Yuan Qi would become... Because, a huge Yuan Qi gathering array was engraved within Martial Emperor City. Of course, if it was just that, it would not be possible to achieve this effect.

The real secret is actually because there is a vast Yuan Crystal mineral vein in Martial Emperor City.

As everyone knows, Yuan Crystals are transformed and compressed from Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi through formations, but there are exceptions. That is, after a long period of transformation, Yuan Qi-rich places will gradually form mineral veins.

And there is one in Martial Emperor City. Everyone in the world knows this.

But knowing is knowing, no one dares to take action to seize it by force.

Unless they are tired of living.

In fact, not only Martial Emperor City, which of the top ten immortal sects does not have a Yuan Crystal mineral vein? But they can guard it. If Chen Yuan had a Yuan Crystal mineral vein in his hands now, he would not have the ability to guard it.

A common man is not guilty, but possessing a treasure is!

If he really had this thing in his hand, not to mention Transformation Yang experts, even peerless True Monarchs in the Jianghu and the imperial court would not be able to help but take action. He knew this very well.

The crowd stopped and looked at a misty and ethereal mountain in front of them. That was the center of Martial Emperor City, and also where the City Lord's Mansion was located.

After a short stay, they began to observe and head towards that immortal mountain. They did not need to find an inn. As long as they had the Ascension Token in their hands, they could stay in the main building of the Ascension Tower. This was also a well-known fact.

Martial Emperor City is very large and full of myths!

Here, Chen Yuan and his party not only saw those overseas barbarians, but also saw those red-haired barbarians from the Western Regions. Obviously, they were all attracted by the Ascension Battle.

The essence of the Central Plains is indeed well-deserved. Many rare things can be seen here.

They did not choose to fly. There were rules in Martial Emperor City that one could not fly unless they had the Transformation Yang cultivation base, and no one was allowed to fight in the city except on the specially set up arena.

Once violated, they would be arrested by the city's forbidden army.

It can be said that Martial Emperor City bullies the weak and fears the strong, but most martial artists have no choice.

After about half an hour, they explored part of Martial Emperor City, broadening their horizons. Then, they went straight to that immortal mountain. The main building of the Ascension Tower was located halfway up the immortal mountain.

The main building of the Ascension Tower was also built extraordinarily, surrounded by immortal mist, and a total of nine stories high, with the meaning of nine-nine supreme.

After informing the Ascension Tower guards at the door, it immediately caused a small commotion. Many people's gazes turned to Chen Yuan and his party.

"It's Chen Yuan!"

"The number one on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, Demonic Blade Chen Yuan is here!"

"He's not slow to arrive. I just saw Gu He and Fairy Yu Qingyan enter the Ascension Tower."

"It seems that Bai Changqing is also here."

"That Northern Liang Prince Wei Wuque is also here."

"Who are the people beside Chen Yuan?"

Someone whispered, causing the faces of Zhang Xuan and Shangguan Yu to twitch.

With their cultivation bases, they could easily hear any sound within a hundred meters, even whispers. They secretly said in their hearts that it was indeed so.

Walking with Chen Yuan, the number one on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, there was indeed no glory to speak of.

"The one on the left is Zhang Xuan, the Heavenly Inspector of Nanling Prefecture. His father is one of the four Divine Envoys of the imperial court. The other two are the direct descendants of the Shangguan clan, Shangguan Yu and Shangguan Hong." "It's them?"

The first floor of the Ascension Tower suddenly caused a small shock, and most of this shock was directed at Chen Yuan, because his experience was too legendary.

In the Jianghu, he was even a legendary figure.

The guards of the Ascension Tower dared not neglect him and hurriedly bowed:

"Greetings, Envoy Chen, Envoy Zhang, Shangguan..."

"Where will we be staying?" Chen Yuan glanced around, and everyone lowered their heads under his sharp gaze.

"Please wait a moment, my lords."

Then, the guard leader instructed several guards beside him to report.

After a short time, three Ascension Tower branch masters came to greet them, including Ye Chenbai. They would all be recalled during the grand event of the Ascension Battle.

Of course, this was limited to those branch masters who could invite the top fifty on the Hidden Dragon Rankings.

The three branch masters were led by Ye Chenbai, forming a triangular formation. There was no other way, status depended entirely on one's ability. Ye Chenbai being able to invite Chen Yuan, the number one on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, proved that he had the strength.

"Brother Chen, it's been a few months since we last met. Brother Chen's cultivation has improved even more!" Ye Chenbai's hearty laughter reached their ears before he even approached.

"Brother Ye."

Chen Yuan cupped his hands. They were considered friends, so he naturally returned the courtesy.

"This is..." Chen Yuan was about to introduce him, but Ye Chenbai laughed and said:

"Brother Chen, don't forget what I do."

"That's right."

The Ascension Tower was the number one intelligence organization in the world. Although he was only a branch master, his information channels were very large, so he naturally recognized Shangguan Yu.

"Brother Zhang, long time no see."

"Brother Ye."

"I guess this must be the famous Brother Shangguan Yu?" Ye Chenbai turned his gaze to him.

"I've heard Brother Chen mention Brother Ye before. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary."

After a round of greetings, the attitude of the few became warm instantly.

The other two branch masters with the Condensing Gang cultivation base could not get a word in.

They stood respectfully to the side. Apart from their identity as Ascension Tower branch masters, just the fact that Ye Chenbai's surname was Ye put him in a position that was far higher than theirs.

"Brother Chen, let's not stay here. How about a view from the top floor? The scenery there is also extraordinary."

"Since we're in Brother Ye's territory, naturally Brother Ye is in charge."

"Please."

"Please."

During Ye Chenbai's introduction, the few also understood some of the people here. Like those Hidden Dragon Ranking talents who had arrived early, most of them were staying on the top floor to enjoy the view.

This was a major feature of the Ascension Battle, opening the top floor for the world's elites to overlook the entire city.

As for their residences, they were on the fifth and eighth floors of the Ascension Tower.

The floor they lived on was determined by their Hidden Dragon Ranking. Chen Yuan would definitely have the best room in the Ascension Tower, followed by Shangguan Yu,

And then Zhang Xuan.

As for Shangguan Hong, as an accompanying person, she should not be able to stay in the Ascension Tower, but with Ye Chenbai here, these were not big deals.

The few of them flew to the top floor and saw more than thirty figures at a glance, standing together in twos and threes. Some were looking at the bustling Martial Emperor City below with their hands behind their backs.

Most of the gazes gathered on the few of them, bringing a huge pressure.

Chen Yuan looked around and snorted lightly. His aura suddenly exploded, resisting the pressure of dozens of people with one person, without losing the slightest bit of ground.

"It's Chen Yuan!"

"Demonic Blade!"

Someone exclaimed, revealing his origins, which relieved many people. Only a peerless monster like Chen Yuan could fight against the crowd alone. It was not surprising.

The originally noisy crowd quickly turned silent with Chen Yuan's appearance. Those figures, either curious, respectful, or full of fighting spirit, focused their gazes on Chen Yuan.

Lifting his feet, Chen Yuan walked calmly forward. A Hidden Dragon Ranking talent closest to him swallowed and, feeling Chen Yuan's powerful pressure, cupped his hands and said:

"Zhu Zong of Qingxuan Sect, greetings, Brother Chen."

Chen Yuan turned his gaze and stared at Zhu Zong for a moment, nodding slightly.

Where there is one, there will be two. As Chen Yuan walked forward, figures began to cup their hands:

"Cao Kun of Bing Prefecture, greetings, Brother Chen."

"Gongsun Long of You Prefecture, greetings, Brother Chen."

"Chu Yun Kong of the Chu family in Yun Prefecture, greetings, Brother Chen."

"Central Prefecture..."

Voices rose and fell one after another. Most of the people present expressed their respect to Chen Yuan. Even though Chen Yuan was an imperial court official, he was also a genuine number one on the Hidden Dragon Rankings.

He reached the top based on battle after battle.

He reached the top by killing two Grandmasters in a row.

None of them present could achieve such a record. Did he not deserve respect? Furthermore, they also wanted to make a good impression.

As everyone knew, Demonic Blade Chen Yuan was always bloodthirsty and cruel. If they met in the Ascension Battle, perhaps they could save their lives because of this one sentence.

Chen Yuan smiled at all the martial artists who showed goodwill, without putting on airs. As for those who did not take the initiative to say hello, he would not bother with them and skipped them directly.

Ye Chenbai, Zhang Xuan, and Shangguan Yu behind him seemed to become foils.

Witnessing Chen Yuan's overwhelming momentum, they couldn't help but be shocked.

"Yu Qingyan of the Goddess Palace, greetings, Brother Chen."

When he walked to Yu Qingyan's side, she took the initiative to say hello. Chen Yuan stopped and looked at her, speaking for the first time:

"Fairy Yu's grace is even more outstanding than before."

Not to mention that Yu Qingyan was Li Suqing's disciple, just because Chen Yanshu had taken care of him in many ways, Chen Yuan would not be impolite and just nod. However, Chen Yuan's opening immediately caused everyone's gaze to suddenly focus on him and another man in black.

Their eyes were full of meaning, as if they wanted to see a good show.

That person was none other than Gu He of the Gu family, one of the Five Surnames and Seven Sects. He had been pursuing Yu Qingyan all along and had been guarding her side since he ascended to the top floor.

If others wanted to go up and greet the well-known Fairy Yu, they would be glared at by him, which had long made people unhappy.

Most of them were not a match for Gu He and were somewhat afraid of him, but that did not mean that Chen Yuan was afraid of him. They even wanted to see Chen Yuan teach Gu He a lesson.

"Brother Chen is too kind."

Yu Qingyan smiled.

The two chatted for a few words, completely ignoring Gu He, who was turning green and white. He hurriedly interrupted and cupped his hands, saying:

"Brother Chen, I am Gu He."

Chen Yuan turned his head, stared at him, and opened his Celestial Eye, a faint blue light flashed across his eyes.

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