In the void, all the runes gradually began to glow brightly. The Teleportation Array had been completed.
Calculating the time, it had taken only two breaths.
Every Teleportation Array at the front lines had been built by the Saint Dao Sect, which specialized in formations. Constructing each one took dozens of days and required seven or eight cultivators working at once.
The difference between the two was like heaven and earth.
The runes flashed.
The boatman and Gu Qingshan quickly vanished.
Glazed tiles. Red brick walls.
Towering city gates, painted beams and carved pillars.
Hundred Flowers Imperial City was as splendid as a heavenly palace.
Within the imperial city stood a massive Green Jade Screen. An average-sized person standing before it would be less than a third of its height.
Gu Qingshan and the boatman appeared in front of the Green Jade Screen.
A Palace Maid approached, carrying a long scroll, and bowed to the boatman.
"Is this the person who's here to try for the Sword Plucking List today?" the Palace Maid asked.
"Yes," the boatman replied.
"Is he the only one today?" the Palace Maid continued.
"Those people's Sword Intent isn't right. If we let them into the palace, they won't be able to do anything; they'll only pollute the Spiritual Power here," the boatman said.
"Fine. I've brought him here, so you can take it from here." With that, the boatman vanished.
The Palace Maid seemed used to this. Turning to Gu Qingshan, she asked, "You've come to try for the Sword Plucking List?"
"That's right." Gu Qingshan hurriedly bowed.
The Palace Maid looked him over. He had a striking appearance, bright, lively eyes, and a respectful manner. She was somewhat pleased with him.
"Very well." The Palace Maid took out an incense burner and lit an