The Eastern Depot of the Han city of Chang'an.
"Your Excellency, the people from the Xian Yu Sect landed at a port along the Qingzhou coast a few days ago. There are nine of them in total, all at the Grandmaster cultivation level. The leader has reached the peak of the Grandmaster realm. Seven of them have already left the Han territory, heading to other kingdoms. Two of them have arrived near Chang'an!"
A guard knelt on one knee and respectfully reported to Wei Zhongxian.
"Do you know their cultivation levels and the purpose of their visit?"
A sharp voice inquired.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, both of them are peak Grandmasters, with the other at the eighth level of the Grandmaster realm!"
"Hmph hmph hmph!"
Wei Zhongxian let out a cold laugh. To be honest, with such strength, if they behaved themselves, it would be fine. But if they harbored ill intentions towards the King, let alone entering the royal palace, they would be struck down by General Xu Chu with a single palm strike as soon as they reached the Vermilion Bird Gate!
"Your Excellency, should we apprehend them?"
The guard asked softly, looking at the coldly smiling Wei Zhongxian.
"No rush. You all must handle matters carefully. I will deal with this matter myself!"
As soon as the words fell, Wei Zhongxian's figure had already vanished.
Wei Yu and Tian Nan arrived in Chang'an city unhurriedly. Along the way, the region had undergone earth-shattering changes. The martial artists in these areas had all improved their strength by a large margin, making them incomparable to their former selves.
"Senior Brother, this city is built in an interesting way!"
Tian Nan looked at the arrow towers and city walls nestled among the surrounding mountains and forests, as well as the patrolling Tiger Guard Army, and chuckled lightly.
To him, these were all futile efforts!
Wei Yu carefully observed. This land had changed too much. Tian Nan was not surprised by the patrolling soldiers, but he was extremely curious about their cultivation. In just a few years, the cultivation of these patrolling soldiers had surpassed that of the former Wu Kingdom. All of these soldiers had reached the seventh level of the Nascent Yuan realm.
So many soldiers at the seventh level of Nascent Yuan in such a barren land. It was terrifying!!
As they walked, the number of Innate realm martial artists in Chang'an was much greater than in other cities. Occasionally, one or two martial artists at the first level of the Grandmaster realm could be seen.
Just as the two of them were carefully inspecting Chang'an city.
Suddenly, a figure stepped through the void and appeared before them.
"I am Wei Zhongxian, the Director of the Eastern Depot of the Great Han. May I ask what brings the two distinguished disciples of Xian Yu Sect here?"
Wei Zhongxian bowed slightly.
Grandmaster!
Not bad, Tian Nan scanned Wei Zhongxian.
"We are here on the orders of our master to meet the King of Han and discuss some matters!"
Wei Yu bowed slightly.
"If that is the case, follow me to meet our King!"
Wei Zhongxian slowly extended his hand.
"Please!"
...
The three of them arrived at the royal palace. Wei Yu and Tian Nan looked up at the city walls of the royal palace. They saw a strong, imposing man, over eight feet tall, with a waist as thick as ten embraces, and a stern, heroic countenance, holding a fire cloud saber, gazing at them.
"A Return to Origin realm expert!"
Waves of shock surged in their hearts. Impossible, absolutely impossible! How could this Han Kingdom have such a powerful expert!
How could such a barren land give birth to a Return to Origin realm expert??
Their eyes were filled with horror, as the image of the weak Wu Kingdom was deeply ingrained in their minds...
The Xuanzheng Hall of the Chang'an Royal Palace.
"Your Majesty, Wei Zhongxian requests an audience outside the hall!"
A eunuch reported cautiously. Yang Hao sat high on his throne, his face indistinct. Below him stood four officials who had recently entered the court: Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and Meng Tian.
After Zhang Jiao entered the palace to meet Yang Hao, he immediately went to the former territory of Langya to help Zhang Han defend the border.
"Granted!"
Yang Hao's voice was like a bell, his divine might overwhelming!
"Yes!"
The eunuch obeyed and rose. He went to the front of the hall and shouted, "Announce Wei Zhongxian to enter!"
*Thump thump thump*
"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live a thousand years!"
Wei Zhongxian arrived at the front of the hall, knelt on both knees, and bowed his head to the ground.
"I am well. What is the matter?"
Yang Hao said lightly with a calm expression.
Wei Zhongxian rose from his knees, bowed slightly, and paid his respects to Changsun Wuji and the others.
"Your Majesty, the Xian Yu Sect has suddenly entered our territory. The remaining seven have gone to the other seven kingdoms. Two of them have come to Chang'an and wish to meet Your Majesty. Therefore, this humble servant has come to report to Your Majesty!"
Wei Zhongxian said, lowering his head slightly, his hands clasped before him.
"Xian Yu Sect!"
Why had the Xian Yu Sect come to the Great Han? The three overseas islands were each controlled by sects with formidable strength, which these kingdoms could not contend with. For ten thousand years, the three sects had occasionally visited the Nine Kingdoms to recruit disciples, siphoning off all talented individuals.
This sudden visit must have a hidden motive.
"Granted!"
Without further contemplation, Yang Hao directly ordered them to be summoned. What were the three overseas sects to him? If they came to the Great Han, he would still capture them.
Wei Zhongxian arrived at the entrance of the Xuanzheng Hall and shouted to Wei Yu and Tian Nan, who were below the steps, "Announce the envoys of the Xian Yu Sect to enter!"
The two ascended the steps, walking slowly into the Xuanzheng Hall. The sight of Xu Chu, holding the fire cloud saber, had already given them a shock that they could not easily quell.
One...
Two...
Three...
A total of four Return to Origin realm auras locked onto the two of them. Terrifying, too terrifying! These auras were comparable to their master's.
As they approached, they dared not look up at Yang Hao, and hurriedly prostrated themselves on the ground, their bodies trembling slightly: "Disciples of Xian Yu Sect, Wei Yu and Tian Nan, pay respects to the King of Han!"
Their voices were slightly trembling.
"Rise!"
"May I ask what brings the esteemed disciples of Xian Yu Sect here?"
Yang Hao sat steadily on his throne, observing the two.
"King Han, in half a month, it will be our Supreme Elder's three-hundredth birthday. For this reason, our Sect Master has dispatched us to various kingdoms to invite them to attend the ceremony!"
"For this reason, our Sect Master has specially prepared a Xuanyuan Token and invites all nations!"
"This is the invitation!"
Wei Yu took out a piece of red paper from his embrace. Wei Zhongxian took it and handed it to Yang Hao for perusal.
It was inscribed with the four characters "San Yuan Grand Gathering".
What was the use of attending this grand gathering!
I'm not going!
If I have time, I'd rather consolidate the various kingdoms than attend some damned birthday party!
"Ding! Participating in the San Yuan Grand Gathering and obtaining the Xuanyuan Token will reward one opportunity to summon an ancient hero!"
What!!
There's such a thing!!
San Yuan Grand Gathering!
Let me see!
Yang Hao had no intention of attending. The front lines were still raging, and the battles were in full swing. Why would he attend some damned birthday party? However, after hearing about the reward, Yang Hao was completely swayed. Who would turn down wealth, let alone an opportunity to summon an ancient hero.
However, this San Yuan Grand Gathering actually had a Xuanyuan Token. Since the destruction of the Wu Kingdom, the Xuanyuan Token inherited by the Wu Kings of generations past had also been taken into Yang Hao's possession. After careful investigation by Chen Gong and others, it was discovered that there were a total of nine Xuanyuan Tokens. Su Dan Novel Network.
This Xuanyuan Token was related to a powerful dynasty from ten thousand years ago. The Golden Kingdom's invasion of the Wu Kingdom's capital was for this very Xuanyuan Token. It was rumored that the Xuanyuan Token was the key to unlocking the secrets of the Xuanyuan Dynasty.