Chapter 490 - 489: A Tour

Chapter 490: Chapter 489: A Tour

As he spoke, an overwhelming killing intent filled the air.

Everyone present was a battle-hardened veteran, but even they shuddered in the face of this overwhelming killing intent. An indescribable chill seeped into their very souls!

’Heavens, how many people must he have killed to develop such a murderous aura!’

The Golden Armor General, with the Breaking Army Spear pointed at his throat, felt his pupils shrink. An irrepressible chill washed over him, making him feel as though he could perish at any moment.

’It’s unimaginable! How can a boy who’s not even twenty possess such a murderous aura!’

"Stop."

Just then, a voice traveled from afar, drawing nearer. A figure in white appeared before the group, and his expression changed the moment he took in the scene.

Seeing the newcomer, a look of joy flashed across the face of the Golden Armor General who was still being held at speartip by Qin Ya. He immediately shouted, "It’s General White Wolf! Please, quickly apprehend this madman, urk—"

Before he could finish, a sudden chill on his neck silenced him. The Golden Armor General stopped shouting. ’My life is in his hands right now,’ he realized.

Qin Ya was somewhat surprised to see White Wolf.

White Wolf, for his part, was equally astonished to see Qin Ya. After taking in the scene, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He strode forward and barked at the surrounding soldiers, "What are you all doing? Put your weapons away!"

The surrounding soldiers were confused but dared not disobey, immediately sheathing their weapons. White Wolf walked up to Qin Ya. "Young Master Qin."

Qin Ya nodded and withdrew the Breaking Army Spear. Only then did the Golden Armor General breathe a sigh of relief. He turned to White Wolf and said, "General White Wolf, this man trespassed into the military camp..."

White Wolf waved a hand, cutting him off. He then turned his sharp, wolf-like eyes on Qin Ya and asked coolly, "Young Master Qin, why are you here?"

’He knew Mo Bokong held Qin Ya in high regard, but this was a restricted military area. If someone trespassed without permission, he wouldn’t let them off easy, not even if they were one of the high-and-mighty Masters of the Noble Families.’

Qin Ya then explained the whole story.

White Wolf mulled it over for a moment before saying, "This is a restricted military area. Outsiders are forbidden from entering without the City Lord’s permission. Since you have only just arrived, Young Master Qin, it is understandable that you were unaware of this. We will not pursue the matter. Please leave for now."

"Leave? Who said anything about leaving?"

At that moment, a cool voice rang out. A man in a gray robe, who looked to be in his thirties or forties, appeared. Everyone who saw him was stunned.

"Greetings, City Lord!"

"Greetings, City Lord!"

With the exception of Qin Ya, everyone else knelt in the void, their tones utterly reverent. The newcomer was none other than the master of Qingkong Giant City, Mo Bokong!!

Mo Bokong spoke calmly, "Young Friend Qin is my honored guest. In all of vast Qingkong, is there any place he cannot go? He is free to visit even this military camp."

GASP...

At his words, everyone gasped. They paled, their minds reeling and their eyes wide with shock. ’To think the City Lord would treat this young man with such deference! This was treatment not even the Masters of the Four Great Noble Families enjoyed!’

"Young Friend Qin, would you be interested in taking a look inside with me?"

Mo Bokong smiled faintly at Qin Ya. He came here periodically to inspect the soldiers and hadn’t expected to run into Qin Ya today.

’To him, this young man was not only his savior but also a profound mystery. Qin Ya was shrouded in secrets. Where did he come from? How did he possess such combat prowess? He was like an impenetrable fog.’

Toward such a person, Mo Bokong was exceptionally tolerant.

Qin Ya considered for a moment, then said, "Then I’d be honored to accept."

"This way, please."

............

On an island in the center of a lake lay the military camp of Qingkong Giant City.

The sun blazed like fire overhead as the many soldiers on the island cultivated diligently.

Mo Bokong and Qin Ya walked side by side, followed by White Wolf and two Golden Armor Generals. One was the general who had just clashed with Qin Ya, while the other was the Commander-in-Chief of this military camp... the Martial Arts King, Bai Jingzhong!

Bai Jingzhong’s brow furrowed as he watched Qin Ya chatting and laughing with Mo Bokong up ahead. He secretly sent a Divine Thought transmission to the Golden Armor General beside him. "Vice General Zhao, are you telling me you were just defeated by this boy, whose Cultivation is only at the Celestial Human Realm?"

Vice General Zhao nodded. "Yes, General. It was him."

"Perhaps I should consider finding a new vice general."

Upon hearing this, Vice General Zhao gave a bitter smile and hurriedly sent back, "Grand Marshal Bai, you have to believe me! Though the boy’s Cultivation is only at the Celestial Human Realm, his combat prowess is extraordinary—stronger than even a typical King!"

"Oh?" A look of astonishment crossed Bai Jingzhong’s face. His gaze toward Qin Ya was now filled with wonder. ’Combat prowess comparable to a King, an age not yet twenty, and the City Lord’s high esteem... This boy is truly something else.’

The group arrived before a tall tower. Mo Bokong smiled at Qin Ya. "This is one of the camp’s most important facilities. It is furnished with rare treasures like Void Spirit Patterns and Divine Sea Crystal Marrow. When soldiers cultivate and seek enlightenment on the various mysteries within, their efficiency is more than doubled."

Soon after, they arrived at a large, oval-shaped clearing. There, a group of soldiers was battling a ferocious Fierce Beast whose Cultivation was at Celestial Human Perfection. Mo Bokong explained, "This is the Beast Yard. We capture powerful Fierce Beasts and confine them here to spar with the soldiers daily, which helps improve their real-world combat abilities."

"This is the sparring arena. The camp is full of hot-blooded young men, so conflicts are bound to arise. Generally, any grudges can be settled here in the arena. Of course, it’s also used for friendly sparring..."

.........

As they continued, Mo Bokong introduced many other facilities in the camp, and Qin Ya found each one to be an eye-opener. These facilities could increase a Celestial Human Martial Artist’s cultivation efficiency by more than tenfold. Moreover, according to Mo Bokong, the soldiers also received a batch of valuable resources at regular intervals, such as Elixirs and Profound Soldiers.

"This tour today has truly been an eye-opener."

Qin Ya said with sincerity. Mo Bokong laughed. "Come, Young Friend Qin. Let me show you the Personal Guard Army of my City Lord’s Mansion. They are the true elites of Qingkong City."

The military was divided into two branches. One was the City Guard Army, responsible for guarding the city walls and maintaining public order. The other was the City Lord’s Personal Guard Army.

This unit was extremely small. Including White Wolf and Black Dragon, there were only twenty-two members in total. However, every single one of them had reached the King Realm!

This unit answered only to the City Lord and held an extremely high status.

Within the military camp, a separate Space had even been opened up exclusively for them.

Just then, Qin Ya and the others arrived at the training ground for this elite unit.

Inside an elegant manor, twenty men and women were scattered about. Some sat cross-legged, cultivating in silence; others were locked in fierce aerial combat; and still others were off to one side, engrossed in ancient-looking books...

"The City Lord is here."

Just then, a young man cradling a sword suddenly opened his eyes and spoke.