Chapter 216: The Top Leader, Elders of the Life and Death Realm, and Wild Sky City!
He remembered that guy from back then, speaking in the same tone. But the person in front of him now was even more impressive!
“When it’s time to step down, I will let them know!”
What immense confidence it took to say such words!
From anyone else, it would be laughable. But Meng Changqing was different — he had the potential!
Still, with his current strength, even if he reached the Marquis Realm, it would be quite difficult.
Mastering tenfold true intent was indeed powerful, but only for an ordinary Marquis. The ones on the Heavenly Ranking had all condensed martial domains.
Meng Changqing would need time and cultivation to defeat them.
“This journey will also involve meeting Life and Death Realm experts from the other three regions. Some are from this generation, others from long ago,” the Grand Elder said. “Don’t worry too much about the current generation — they won’t be a match for you. The main concern is those who’ve been stuck at the Life and Death Realm for decades.
“Some of them have immense martial foundations, waiting for the right opportunity to breakthrough, even refusing to advance for the sake of obtaining top-tier divine treasures.
“Among them may be some who have mastered ninefold of true intent, or even tenfold! Don’t underestimate them.”
“Understood,” Meng Changqing nodded, though he didn’t take it too seriously.
Tenfold? He had already condensed his martial domain.
Even a hundred people with tenfold true intent wouldn’t stand a chance — they’d be crushed.
“Also, remember, you’re no longer in our territory. When in Central Province, it’s best to act low-key,” the Grand Elder advised sincerely. “Follow their customs and especially obey the rules of the Holy Land.
“It’s fine to suffer a little loss now and then.”
Hearing this, Meng Changqing’s eyes flickered slightly. The Grand Elder’s style was as cautious as ever, completely different from the Sect Master and others. But Meng Changqing himself wasn’t one to provoke trouble unnecessarily. Google seaʀᴄh n0velfire.net
However, if someone came looking for trouble, he wouldn’t back down.
“I understand,” Meng Changqing smiled.
Seeing this, the Grand Elder breathed a small sigh of relief.
Thankfully, Meng Changqing was steady and mature, unlike those reckless individuals from before. If they hadn’t been so young and impulsive, not following the rules, they wouldn’t have met such a tragic end.
Even if those rules were unfair or flawed, that’s how it had always been throughout history. All forces followed them. Why try to stand out?
The cloud ship was incredibly fast, nearly twice as fast as before. In just half a month, they arrived at Tianxuan Prefecture.
The Wild Sea was a competition between the four domains, so naturally, they would all be going together. The Nine-Colored Glazed Pavilion and Purple Sun Palace had already arrived. Interestingly, besides those two forces, there were others present as well, as it seemed they had sold some of their entry spots.
One of the groups belonged to the ancient Yu Clan.
“The Yu Clan,” Meng Changqing’s eyes turned cold.
He remembered how, just a year ago, after leaving Tianxuan Prefecture, he had been hunted by Yuan Cang, and among those hunters was a marquess from the Yu Clan.
In the Southern Region, the Yu Clan was a top-tier ancient family, just slightly weaker than the Five Great Sects of Tianxuan.
In the Genius Battle, they had placed fourth.
“Greetings, Leader,” Yu Hongxue called out reluctantly.
Others did the same, though begrudgingly. They had no choice. Meng Changqing was now the number one of the younger generation in the Southern Region, the top leader.
On this journey, he was essentially the leader.
Of course, not everyone called him that. Only those from this generation used the title, while others remained silent.
Meng Changqing glanced at them. Their cultivation had reached the peak of the Life and Death Realm, but they were older. They were probably in their fifties or even sixties.
They felt much more powerful than Yu Hongxue and the others. It seemed these were Life and Death Realm ‘elders.’
“Lin Xuankong, I didn’t expect you to return to the Life and Death Realm,” the pavilion master of the Nine-Colored Glazed Pavilion said.
Hearing this, Meng Changqing realized that the Grand Elder was no longer at the ninth level of the Divine Attainment Realm but had advanced to the first level of the Life and Death Realm.
It seemed he had boosted his realm a bit, fearing he’d be laughed at if he showed up as a Divine Attainment Realm expert.
“Yu Hanshan,” the Grand Elder called out directly.
Many people nearby were shocked. How could a mere Life and Death Realm elder of a first-tier sect dare to address him so casually?
But what surprised them even more was that Yu Hanshan wasn’t offended at all and smiled as if they were old friends.
“At the very least, entering the Life and Death Realm wasn’t difficult,” the Grand Elder remarked casually.
“Are you the only one leading the team this time?” Yu Hanshan asked.
“Sister Hua is here too, but she had some matters to attend to and went elsewhere,” the Grand Elder replied.
“Be careful not to stir up trouble in Central Province this time. Your Tai Xuan Sect should have become a major sect long ago,” Yu Hanshan mused. “Now that you have a promising young talent, take it slow and steady.”
The Grand Elder smiled but said nothing.
Shortly after, they resumed their journey. There were twenty spots in total, representing several forces, so there were naturally several cloud ships.
Another half-month passed in the blink of an eye.
The Central Province, the center of the continent, was vast beyond measure. Once they crossed Tianxuan Prefecture, they were officially in Central Province, though it was only a small part known as the Desolate Region.
Wild Sky City was located here.
In the pavilion on the cloud ship, Meng Changqing gently set down the jade slip he had been reading. These had been given to him by the Grand Elder and contained information about the young experts from the other three regions, as well as an overview of Central Province, its various forces, and more.
In short, it had given him a wealth of knowledge, ensuring that he wouldn’t be clueless upon arrival in Central Province.
“Get ready, we’re almost there,” the Grand Elder’s voice echoed from the token.
Hearing this, Meng Changqing immediately stood up.
Based on the time, they indeed should be close. He opened the door and walked out.
By now, many people were already gathered at the front of the cloud ship, staring ahead in awe.
“Changqing,” Kong Linxue had just stepped out as well.
The two walked side by side to the front.
As they looked out, they saw a vast, boundless landscape. The mountains rose and fell like coiled dragons, and in the vast expanse, a massive city stood tall, like an ancient beast lying dormant, exuding an aura of age and majesty.
It was Wild Sky City!