Star Feather Guard City

After sailing for several days in the vast universe, the Starship carrying Hua Qiang and his companions, like a shooting star streaking through interstellar dust, once again broke through the thick, inky clouds before them.

In an instant, a magnificent and breathtaking city burst into everyone's view, bringing with it an overwhelming sense of awe.

This city is larger than anyone could imagine; the vast land seems to form its foundation.

The city walls stand tall and majestic, piercing the clouds, as if they were a protective barrier built by a race of Giants with all their might, gleaming with a cold and resolute light under the sunlight.

On the city wall, rows of soldiers with upright postures and stern expressions stood in neat rows.

Clad in impenetrable armor and wielding gleaming Martial Weapon, they watched their surroundings with piercing eyes, not missing a single sound, and guarding every inch of the city's territory with unwavering vigilance.

In front of the city, on a huge, flat open space, all sorts of flying vehicles of various shapes and sizes were already laid out.

There are advanced spaceships with sleek lines and a metallic sheen; their unique shapes seem to contain mysterious technology from distant Star System.

There were also massive warships equipped with powerful firepower, their cannons slightly raised, exuding an aura of quiet authority.

There are also all sorts of strange and fantastical flying mounts.

They either have graceful wings or exhale strange energy, and at this moment they are all quietly resting in this busy area.

However, even so, new spaceships continued to arrive in the sky like weary birds returning to their nests, landing one after another on the open ground, searching for their own place.

At the city gate, the guards, dressed in uniform, stood ramrod straight at their posts.

They meticulously registered and checked every person and animal entering and leaving the city. Their focused expressions seemed to be guarding the city's most critical defense line, not allowing any unauthorized presence to infiltrate, thus ensuring order and peace within the city.

Hua Qiang and his group stood expectantly in front of the majestic city gate. Looking up, they saw several large characters engraved above the gate: Star Feather Guard City • East.

The characters are strong and powerful, as if telling the story of the ancient and glorious history of this city.

With a smile on his face, Huo Cangliang stood aside and enthusiastically introduced, "My dear son-in-law, fellow disciples, this city is no ordinary place."

It is the citadel of Sky City.

Before the upcoming Grand Martial Arts Tournament begins, all participating teams will gather here like migratory birds returning to their nests to rest and wait.

The city has been incredibly lively lately.

He paused slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"During this period, everyone can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in the city. If you have any extra items, you can also find suitable buyers to sell them here."

The service industry in this city is quite developed, with all sorts of strange and wonderful gadgets and practical items available; you're guaranteed to linger and never want to leave.

As everyone listened to Huo Cangliang's vivid explanation, they gained a clearer understanding of the city's significance, and their eyes sparkled with excitement as they eagerly anticipated the upcoming city tour.

After paying a certain fee to enter the city and successfully completing the registration at the city gate, Hua Qiang and his group couldn't wait to pass through the tall gate and step onto the streets inside the city.

In an instant, a lively and bustling atmosphere swept over us, making everyone instantly excited.

Looking around, the streets are lined with a dazzling array of goods, with colorful stalls one after another, stretching to the end of the street like a boundless river of treasures.

The stalls displayed rare and exotic treasures from various Star System and cultures.

There is Energy Gem that emits a mysterious light and contains powerful energy sufficient to power various types of spaceships.

There is a beautifully crafted Martial Weapon covered in ancient runes, the runes flashing as if telling of its powerful attack capabilities.

There are also garments made from the fur of rare and Mutant Beasts, which are soft to the touch, have excellent warmth retention, and shimmer with a strange luster under the light.

The vendors' shouts rose and fell, weaving together a unique commercial symphony.

"Take a look! This is a rare elixir that was just transported from a distant star system. It has miraculous healing effects. If you miss it, you'll never see it again!"

"Come and see! This is a limited edition spaceship model, exquisitely crafted, and an absolute collector's item!"

No sooner had the vendor on one side finished shouting than the vendor on the other eagerly chimed in, "Rare interstellar ore, an excellent material for crafting equipment. Those in the know shouldn't miss it!"

On the street, people came and went in an endless stream. Some were attracted by the treasures on the stalls, stopping to examine the items carefully, their eyes revealing their love and curiosity.

Or they wander between the various stalls, constantly searching for their favorite items.

The sound of inquiries about prices was incessant.

"Boss, how much is this gemstone?"

"Can we discuss the price of this weapon some more?"

The stall owners, on the other hand, handled the situation skillfully, quoting prices and then engaging in back-and-forth bargaining with the buyers.

"Oh dear, the cost price of these goods is quite high. The price you offered is too low. I can't do this business!"

"Boss, can you give me a discount? I really want it. I'll definitely come back to patronize your store again."

"I can't lower the price any further, or I'll lose money on my underwear."

"Boss, what is this? What's it made of? How much does it cost?"

"Well, it is..."

"..."

Hua Qiang was deeply attracted by the lively scene and couldn't help but immerse himself in it, beginning to explore the hidden treasures in the stalls.

My love for this city grew stronger, and I was filled with even more anticipation for the journey ahead.

He strolled through the market, his gaze suddenly drawn to an inconspicuous object in a corner.

"Huh? What's that?" he muttered to himself, quickly stepping forward.

It was a dark, unremarkable piece of wood, like a tree branch, its surface covered with charred marks, as if it had been mercilessly struck by a raging thunderbolt.

The branches, though seemingly concealed, exuded an aura that Hua Qiang found extraordinary, making him feel as if he had some kind of connection with this thing.

Driven by curiosity, Hua Qiang squatted down and carefully picked it up.

As soon as he picked it up, he was slightly taken aback, feeling that the branch was quite heavy, pressing down on his hand.

Hua Qiang's doubts deepened, so he Wen Dao, "Boss, what is this, and how much does it cost?"

The shop owner was wearing a somewhat worn-out shirt, and his hair was a messy, tangled mess.

He reached out and scratched his head, a look of embarrassment on his face, and said, "I don't know what this thing is either. I'm just guessing it's a branch of some strange big tree."

I was hunting in the mountains when I killed a ferocious bear. I found it by chance in the bear's den.

The shop owner paused for a moment, then continued, "A few people did come to ask about it before, but when they saw this, they lost interest in buying it."

"Young friend, you seem genuinely interested. If you want it, give me ten Low-grade Spirit Stones."