Chapter 820 - 54: The Four Domains Journey to Jianxian City

Chapter 820: Chapter 54: The Four Domains Journey to Jianxian City

West Imperial City.

A golden imperial chariot was flying slowly in the air, with cultivators and ordinary people kneeling on both sides of the street.

The golden imperial chariot descended slowly at the city gate, and a young man in an imperial robe stepped off the chariot. Around him, a loud orderly voice rang out:

"Greetings to the Emperor!"

This young man was the new emperor of the West Imperial Dynasty, Wu Heng.

With the chaos in the Celestial Martial Hall, the former emperor passed away, the empress died, and the Second Prince was imprisoned in the Celestial Prison for patricide.

In the midst of the chaos, the National Guardian Duke Si Minglan recommended the Sixth Prince Wu Heng to ascend to the throne, after which the new emperor’s strong measures quickly quelled the chaos, stabilizing the West Imperial Dynasty.

Therefore, these citizens held deep respect for the new emperor.

Of course, there were many rumors among the people that Wu Heng’s actions were under Si Minglan’s control.

After his accession, the new emperor immediately appointed Si Minglan as the Imperial Tutor.

The true master of the entire West Imperial City was actually the Imperial Tutor Si Minglan.

On that day, when the Tao Spirit Body dismantled the Seventh-Grade Grand Array in both the Imperial City and Imperial Palace, West Imperial City faced certain destruction.

Fortunately, the Imperial Tutor stepped forward, accompanying the demon, leading the Tao Spirit Body out of West Imperial City.

This silenced many who doubted Si Minglan’s control over the government.

Ultimately, regardless of who rules, as long as the land remains peaceful, it’s fine.

At this time, Wu Heng stepped down from the golden imperial chariot, his face full of authority, and he loudly proclaimed:

"Three days later, I will personally attend the Ascension Ceremony at Jianxian City and welcome back the Imperial Tutor!"

Immediately, the entire West Imperial City responded with a deafening sound:

"We bid farewell to the Emperor, welcoming back the Imperial Tutor!"

"We bid farewell to the Emperor, welcoming back the Imperial Tutor!"

Wu Heng nodded in satisfaction, a red glow flashing in his eyes, muttering:

"Master, this humble person is here to receive you."

...

South Demon.

Celestial Fall Sect.

"Sect Leader, do we really have to go to Jianxian City?"

In the discussion hall, Xu Kongming sat in the main seat, flanked by the upper echelon of Celestial Fall Sect.

In three days, the Ascension Ceremony will take place, when Qin Gengyun, Mo Xiaolan, and Xu Caihe will ascend to the Immortal Flying Pavilion.

This is a grand event for the entire cultivation realm, but for Celestial Fall Sect as part of the Demon Sect, joining the excitement might not be a good idea.

What if those from the Righteous Path suddenly decide to attack them?

Previously, at the opening ceremony of Qinlian Sect, the people of Celestial Fall Sect originally intended to flatter Saintess Xia and join Qinlian Sect.

However, Cheng Qingmo disrupted the proceedings midway, causing them to retreat. Eventually, Cheng Qingmo was repelled by Qin Gengyun, and when they sought to align with them, they were turned away.

They had no choice but to return to Celestial Fall Sect, continuing their life of unease.

Xu Kongming waved his hand dramatically: "There’s no longer any distinction between Demon Sect and Righteous Path now. Only Zhenyang Sect and Qinlian Sect remain—whichever wins is the Righteous Path. We just need to bet on the right side. Our trip to Jianxian City is to place a bet."

An elder asked: "Sect Leader, which side will we bet on?"

Xu Kongming chuckled: "Wait for Qin Gengyun and the others to descend from the Immortal Flying Pavilion; Zhenyang Sect is bound to act. When someone wins, we will follow them!"

Red Cloud Mountain.

"I think we shouldn’t go to Jianxian City. The last time, we offended both Zhenyang Sect and Qinlian Sect!"

"That’s nonsense. Zhenyang Sect unifies the Righteous Path and is unparalleled. We should pledge allegiance to Zhenyang Sect as soon as possible!"

"Allegiance, my foot! They’re Righteous Path, and we’re Demon Sect. We should go to Qinlian Sect!"

"Qinlian Sect has already rejected us. Why would you still go? You’re being ridiculous!"

"If I can follow Saintess Xia, I’ll even grovel!"

"Are you stupid? We agreed on me flattering first!"

A group of elders was arguing vehemently, while Yue Li, surrounded by black mist, sat in the main seat and snorted coldly:

"Enough arguing!"

The elders finally fell silent, all turning to him.

Yue Li rose, his hood concealing his face, but the voice emanating from the mist was exceptionally resolute:

"Red Cloud Mountain has stood for centuries, never relying on anyone!"

"Today, you’re seeking allegiance, shame on you?"

The elders looked ashamed, but Yue Li proclaimed loudly:

"What we must do is cooperate with the victor. Only those who win everything at Jianxian City are worthy of Red Cloud Mountain’s partnership!"

Everyone exchanged glances, acknowledging that the sect leader was indeed eloquent, turning groveling into cooperation.

"You all, head to Jianxian City immediately!"

...

Northern Wilderness.

Red Moon Forest.

After traversing this forest and heading south for ten thousand miles, one could reach Jianxian City.

Currently, within the Red Moon Forest, a group of burly Northern Wilderness cultivators was riding demonic beasts, rushing south.

The Northern Wilderness consists of hundreds of tribes, each occupying their own mountains to cultivate, with the strongest known as the "Ten Mountains of Northern Wilderness."

Among these ten mountains, Spirit Corpse Mountain has already been annihilated, leaving nine mountains.

The cultivators riding demonic beasts at this moment hail from Spirit Beast Mountain, one of the nine mountains.

This tribe consists entirely of Spirit Beast Masters, relying on the demonic beasts they’ve trained in battles.

Just a short distance behind the Spirit Beast Mountain cultivators were two groups of people entirely different from each other.

One group was enveloped in flames, while the other emitted a chill across their bodies.

These were the Fire Spirit Mountain and Jade Ice Mountain from the nine mountains, practicing the Fire Series Technique and Ice Series Technique respectively.

Further behind was another group of people, all women, wearing only beast hide bandeaus and short skirts, revealing large areas of skin, both rugged and alluring.

This was the Celestial Maiden Race, reputed descendants of ancient celestial maidens, also part of the Northern Wilderness’s nine mountains.

Behind the Celestial Maiden Race were several other groups, all headed for the same destination: Jianxian City.

...

Eastern Cultivation Land.

Zhenyang Mountain.

Sword Prison.

"Father, Father, your daughter was wrong, please let your daughter out!"

Cheng Qingyu shouted hoarsely outside, but there was no response.

Wu Yiren snorted: "Cheng Qingyu, Chen Qingmo won’t care about you."

Cheng Qingyu retorted angrily: "What do you know? I’m Father’s favorite daughter, he’s just momentarily angry, he’ll let me out soon!"

Wu Yiren laughed bitterly: "Senior Sister Suxin and I are also his daughters, yet we are locked in here equally? My mother was his wife, yet she was killed by him."

Cheng Qingyu rebutted: "Lin Yuan committed suicide, what does it have to do with Father?"

Wu Yiren replied: "If Chen Qingmo hadn’t deceived my mother, leading her to despair, would she have committed suicide?"

"That was your foolish mother!"

"Cheng Qingyu, you call Yiren’s mother foolish, but what about you and your mother? Have you ever considered why Chen Qingmo deceives so many powerful female cultivators to birth daughters for him?"

Su Xin suddenly spoke, causing Cheng Qingyu to hesitate. Su Xin continued:

"For him, daughters might very well be tools to achieve a certain goal. Otherwise, why would he imprison a loyal daughter like you as well? You’re willing to be deceived, aren’t you dumber than us?"

"Impossible, you’re lying! I’m not like you, definitely not like you..."

Cheng Qingyu’s voice grew quieter, clearly wavering.

If Father truly treated me differently, why would he imprison me with them?

Could it be that Father truly doesn’t want me anymore?

"Cheng Qingyu."

In the neighboring cell, Tantai Mingyue spoke:

"There shouldn’t be many days left until the Ascension Ceremony, Chen Qingmo will soon leave Zhenyang Mountain for Jianxian City. We will have a chance to escape, would you help us?"