Chapter 735: First Arrival in Zhongzhou

Zhongzhou, Coastal City.

Because it bordered the Azure Sky Sea, Demon Beasts from the ocean often invaded the land.

Therefore…

The walls of Coastal City were built exceptionally high. Atop the fortifications, which stretched for tens of thousands of miles, sat massive Spirit Crystal Shells.

These Spirit Crystal Shells were priceless and immensely powerful, far beyond what the ordinary Spirit Crystal Shells on the North King Warship could compare to. Each firing consumed one million Upper-Grade Spirit Crystals. A single, simultaneous volley from all the Spirit Crystal Shells on the city walls would cost over a trillion!

Coastal City’s Teleportation Arrays were all built at the city gates.

There were a hundred gates in total. Each one stood several hundred meters tall and was forged from Celestial-tier Profound Weapons.

They were incomparably sturdy!

The cost of a single gate was over a billion Lower-Grade Spirit Crystals!

Gate Nineteen.

BZZZT!

The Teleportation Array lit up. The one responsible for guarding this gate was an expert from the Beitang Clan, Beitang Luo.

His expression shifted, and a smile appeared on his face. “It seems Beitang Fengyun is back from the Azure Sky Sea!”

Another young man in blue battle armor next to Beitang Luo laughed. “That guy really is unlucky. With his talent, he could have at least become a Steward in the clan. But he was blind enough to offend Young Master Beitang Jian and got himself exiled to the Azure Sky Sea…”

“Bad luck for him, but good for us! If Beitang Fengyun hadn’t been exiled to the Azure Sky Sea, how would us brothers get to skim a little off the top so often?” the young man chuckled.

The two exchanged a smile.

Just then, the light of the Teleportation Array faded, and Jiang Chen’s group walked out.

Before them was a towering city gate and walls that stretched out of sight.

The sight left them all in awe.

“What a magnificent city!” Gai Shi gulped and said with emotion.

Jiang Chen also nodded to himself in agreement.

Beitang Fengyun smiled and made the introduction. “Young Master Jiang, this is Coastal City!”

Considering this was the Beitang Clan’s territory, having Beitang Fengyun call him “Master” might cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

So, Jiang Chen had instructed them all to address him as Young Master Jiang.

Yao Yueye said, “Young Master Jiang, in Zhongzhou, Coastal City barely meets the standard for a city. The truly magnificent ones are the Holy City, the Demon City, the Divine City, and the Demon City. Now *those* are real cities.”

Jiang Chen nodded, filled with anticipation and longing for the likes of the Holy City and the Demon Cities at the heart of Zhongzhou.

“Beitang Fengyun!” Beitang Luo’s voice called out from ahead.

Beitang Fengyun’s expression changed slightly. He clenched his fists, a flash of fury in his eyes.

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow and asked, “Who is he?”

He could already see Beitang Luo approaching, their gazes fixed on Beitang Fengyun, like hungry wolves eyeing a lamb for the slaughter.

Beitang Fengyun lowered his voice. “Master, those two are also from my Beitang Clan. However, they are experts from my enemy Beitang Jian’s faction. For years, every time I’ve returned escorting the treasures plundered by the North King, they’ve extorted a portion from me. Because of them, I get reprimanded by the clan every single time.”

His eyes were filled with coldness and hatred.

Jiang Chen said nonchalantly, “Since you now follow me, you have no need to fear anyone. If you have a grievance, just vent it directly.”

“Master… but they’re with Beitang Jian…” Beitang Fengyun faltered, hesitating.

Jiang Chen glanced at him and said simply, “I’m here.”

Those two simple words shook Beitang Fengyun to his core.

A resolute look filled his eyes. He gritted his teeth, no longer afraid of Beitang Luo and his companion, and raised his head proudly.

Beitang Luo and his companion were also stunned. Ever since Beitang Fengyun was exiled to the Azure Sky Sea, they had never seen such a confident expression on his face. The two exchanged a look. Beitang Luo gave a sinister smile, slapped a hand on Beitang Fengyun’s shoulder, and sneered, “Beitang Fengyun, don’t tell me you’ve gotten stupid from spending too much time in the Azure Sky Sea?”

The other young man urged impatiently, “Why are you wasting words on him? Just make him hand over our cut and tell him to get lost!”

“Right!”

Beitang Luo looked at Beitang Fengyun with a malicious grin. “Beitang Fengyun, didn’t you hear my brother? Hand over our share of the goods!”

The two of them looked confident and unconcerned.

In the past, even if Beitang Fengyun was unwilling, he would have respectfully handed over the treasures.

However, this time, their calculations were dead wrong!

Beitang Fengyun glanced at them and said coolly, “Get your paws off me.”

“Hm?”

Beitang Luo froze, his face turning livid as fury surfaced. “Beitang Fengyun, are you sure you’re talking to me?”

“I’ll count to three. If you don’t remove it by then, you can say goodbye to this hand,” Beitang Fengyun said calmly.

With Jiang Chen backing him up, he was naturally full of confidence.

Coupled with the years of grievances from being exploited by Beitang Luo and his companion, his gaze turned grim, like a hungry wolf choosing its prey.

Beitang Luo’s expression shifted repeatedly. He laughed in fury, “Good, good! It seems spending so long in the Azure Sky Sea has made you forget your place. Beitang Fengyun, on behalf of Young Master Beitang Jian, I’ll teach you a good lesson—ahhh…!”

He didn’t get to finish his sentence.

Beitang Fengyun had already struck like lightning, his blade flashing as he severed the arm Beitang Luo had placed on his shoulder.

“AWOOOO…”

Beitang Fengyun kicked him to the ground, leaned down slightly, and said with a frosty expression, “From now on, if you dare show your face in front of me again, I’ll beat you every time I see you!” He then looked at the dumbfounded young man. “That goes for you, too. If you ever dare to boss me around again, I’ll cripple your limbs!”

“You… you…”

The young man’s face was a mixture of shock and rage. He pointed an accusing finger at Beitang Fengyun and roared, “Beitang Fengyun, are you insane? How dare you attack us? You’re dead! I’m going to report this to Young Master Beitang Jian! He’ll never let you get away with this!”

“It seems you really didn’t take my words to heart.”

Beitang Fengyun sighed and shook his head.

SWOOSH!

An peerless, sharp glint flared as Beitang Fengyun’s Battle Blade swept out, blasting the young man’s entire arm into a bloody pulp.

Looking at the young man, who was screaming and clutching his arm, Beitang Fengyun said impassively, “Go back and tell Beitang Jian that if he leaves me alone from now on, fine. But if he dares to provoke me again, I, Beitang Fengyun, will make sure he never returns!”

THUD! THUD!

Two kicks sent Beitang Luo and his companion flying.

“Beitang Fengyun, you’re dead meat!”

“I’m definitely reporting this to the clan…”

Beitang Luo and his companion fled in disarray.

Some of the surrounding experts looked on in astonishment. When they realized it was Beitang Fengyun, their surprise intensified. “Since when did Beitang Fengyun get so domineering?”

“Hahaha, the Azure Sky Sea must have driven him mad. This time, Beitang Jian definitely won’t let him off easy!”

“He’s a dead man!”

The crowd laughed amongst themselves.

Beitang Fengyun paid them no mind. He turned to Jiang Chen, his expression filled with immense excitement and loyalty. “Thank you for allowing me to do that, Master!”

“Mm.”

Jiang Chen waved his hand. “First, lead us into the city and find us a place to stay.”

“Yes, sir!”

Beitang Fengyun immediately led Jiang Chen and the rest of the group into Coastal City…