Free Web NovelChapter 2599: Chapter 2602: Thunder City: The Instigator of Feng Yun Arrives
"This place is perfect for cultivation, why don’t you join in too?"
Ling Xiao looked at Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shang and said.
"Hmm!"
The two girls nodded, then sat down and closed their eyes.
"Fang Hua, sorry to trouble you to wait for two more days."
Ling Xiao looked at Yue Fang Hua and said.
"Doesn’t matter."
Yue Fang Hua said coldly, then sat down as well, her face obscured, leaving her thoughts a mystery.
But with loved ones by his side, Ling Xiao was already very satisfied.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Ling Xiao spent these two days consolidating his cultivation level.
At the same time, he contemplated cultivating the Celestial Thunder Divine Guard and higher level Soul Thunder Light Shield.
It seems effort does not disappoint those who strive, or perhaps due to his breakthrough in cultivation.
The Soul Thunder Light Shield was unexpectedly cultivated to a proficient level.
Celestial Thunder Divine Guard also advanced to a small success level, he finally could possess a Celestial Thunder Divine Guard.
These two days were not wasted in vain.
Although a few groups of people came by during this period, none of them were very strong, and with Zhan Ying Jun, they were easily dealt with.
After bidding farewell to the members of Zhan Ying Jun, Ling Xiao took Yue Fang Hua, Lin Ruoxian, and Yue Shang, and embarked on their journey toward the Chen Dynasty Capital.
There, like a big river, while they were just small carps, unable to stir any waves within it.
A carp does not match a big river; without a Dragon Gate Jump, no real change will occur.
This is exactly what Ling Xiao pursued!
On the road, Ling Xiao transformed into a Black Striped Flying Tiger, carrying the ladies at an extremely fast speed, arriving at the Chen Dynasty Capital by dawn on the second day.
The city of the capital was named "Thunder City".
Because the Chen Royal Family predominantly possessed Thunder Martial Souls.
Although many were mutations, they were all related to thunder and lightning.
This is also why the Thirteenth Prince was eager to obtain the Heavenly Thunder Saint Emperor’s legacy.
Thunder City covered a vast area, at least dozens of times larger than Eight Immortals County City.
Extremely spacious.
Even the imposing size of the Black Striped Flying Tiger seemed like just a mosquito in the face of this enormous Thunder City.
Riding monster beasts does not mean much for martial artists.
However, Ling Xiao did not want to be too ostentatious, so when they were still over a thousand meters away from Thunder City, he reverted to his original form.
And traveled on foot with the ladies.
For these people, such a distance would take only a few minutes to cover.
"We will stick to the original plan, use the name of the Wise and Virtuous King to gain a foothold within the capital!"
Although Ling Xiao befriended the Seventh Prince Chen Cangmang and decided to support him to become the Great King of the Chen Dynasty.
But it was not a suitable time to reveal this.
Since Chen Cangmang’s foundation was too shallow, it not only wouldn’t help his actions in the capital but might even harm it.
But the Wise and Virtuous King was different.
Upon entering the capital, the two people one must not provoke are the Wise and Virtuous King and the Flying Eagle God of Killing, the Fourteenth Prince Chen Cangxiong.
Even the Great King of Chen Dynasty isn’t as dangerous as these two.
Hence, becoming a person like the Wise King Edward Chen Endless at least provides some safety.
The saying goes all roads lead to Thunder City.
Although Thunder City had four gates, each gate had only one main road.
However, several hundred meters away, many branching roads appeared, like streams converging into a big river.
On every branch road, crowds surged.
Making everyone feel a bustle unlike ever before.
"Indeed, Xuanwu Continent is more formidable than the previous three continents; even a small nation like Chen possesses a bustling scene surpassing the most prosperous cities of the previous continents."
Ling Xiao sighed inwardly, already arriving outside the city gates with the others.
Since Ling Xiao, Lin Ruoxian, and Yue Shang all had admission certificates issued by the Secret Realm Academy, the city guards were very courteous.
And Yue Fang Hua, being with them, naturally had no trouble passing through.
Ordinarily, disguising one’s face to enter the city was not permitted, but Yue Fang Hua received special treatment.
Upon entering the Imperial City, a group of people appeared before them.
"Are you, sir, Young Master Ling’s party?"
The leader of the group asked with cupped hands.
"Correct, and you are?"
Ling Xiao asked puzzledly.
"Oh, we are the mansion’s soldiers from the Wisdom Sage King Mansion. The Wise and Virtuous King is worried that the young master and his company might be unfamiliar with the area, so specifically sent us to welcome you."
The leader said politely.
"I see, the Wise and Virtuous King is indeed well-informed, knowing exactly when I’d arrive in the capital; well, I’m unfamiliar with this place anyway, lead the way."
Ling Xiao glanced at the leader, smiling slightly.
"Please, follow us!"
The leader walked alongside Ling Xiao and his companions, while others opened the path ahead and provided protection from the rear.
Quite cautious indeed.
Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shang focused entirely on the majestic Thunder City.
At the center of Thunder City stood an inner city.
Towering wide and tall gates blocked everyone’s entry.
There was the Royal Palace’s location — Inner City
General access was not granted to ordinary people.
Outside Thunder City’s inner city was under the jurisdiction of City Defense Camp, overseen by the father of Gu Mingyu, Gutianba.
He was the leader of City Defense Camp, also a first-rank military marquess, holding great authority.
The inner city of Thunder City was in charge of the Forbidden Army.
The Forbidden Army numbered fifty thousand, all carefully selected, strong in prowess solely to defend royal authority without civilian protection.
Outside the outer city, regularly patrolled soldiers from City Defense Camp walked past, and upon seeing Ling Xiao and others, halted and gave way.
This surprised Ling Xiao; Wise King of Thunder City truly held great influence, even the City Defense Camp soldiers evaded his associates.
Indeed, a display of overwhelming power.
The road was bustling with diverse people.
Ling Xiao seemed inconspicuous among these people.
Thus, no one would possibly realize.
This youth walking lightly on Thunder City’s streets, with brows slightly furrowed, appeared to be pondering, would become the one to transform Chen Dynasty.
His presence would redirect the course of history’s wheel.
Chen Dynasty’s future would change because of him.
"I’m suddenly a bit hungry, how about we have something to eat before continuing?"
Ling Xiao suddenly looked at the guard captain and said.
"That’s not very appropriate, Young Master Ling; we are under orders, and any problem arising could be troublesome."
The guard captain frowned and said.
"No worries, we won’t stray far, there is a tavern nearby. Judging by its standards, it’s quite upscale. You all guard outside, what could happen?"
Ling Xiao chuckled, stepping towards the tavern.
The three ladies closely followed.
Annoyed and helpless, the guard captain could only command his men to encircle the tavern, then personally escort Ling Xiao inside.
The tavern was large, but packed with customers, so finding seats was difficult.
Luckily, Ling Xiao and his group found a clean table coincidentally, ordered a few dishes, and waited.
The guard captain stood by like a wooden post.
"I say, could you stand a bit further away? You standing there affects my appetite; I am your prince’s guest, no need to watch me like a criminal, right?"
Ling Xiao spoke to the guard captain.
