Stone Country's imperial capital.
This was an incomparably magnificent ancient city, built from countless hard bricks and stones. Every city wall resembled a mountain ridge, while the towering gate towers were like heavenly palaces, imposing and majestic.
As the capital of an ancient country, it was home to tens of millions of humans, who lived and cultivated within its walls. Even the soldiers guarding the gates were immensely powerful. The weakest among them were Blood-Moving Realm cultivators, and there was no shortage of Inscription Realm experts.
These soldiers wore heavy armor and carried war spears as they patrolled the walls, but they were not particularly vigilant. This was Stone Country's imperial capital, personally guarded by the Stone Emperor. Even Venerables from the great sects would not dare offend it lightly.
Whoosh!
An old man and a child rapidly approached from the horizon. They were none other than Shi Zhongtian and Shi Hao, grandfather and grandson, who had exchanged information.
After learning of each other's experiences, killing intent surged from them both. After briefly sharing their feelings as grandfather and grandson, they headed for the Martial King Manor to settle old scores.
"Stop there! State your names and your reason for entering the imperial capital!"
The squad leader stationed on the wall saw the undisguised killing intent in the two approaching figures. He stepped forward with his weapon in hand and questioned them.
"To kill."
Shi Zhongtian bared his white teeth in a grin like a savage wolf's. His aura was terrifying. As expected of the expert known as the Great Demon God, even after being hunted by a Pixiu on the Myriad Races Battlefield and losing an arm, he remained exceptionally powerful, with the combat strength to claim kingship.
The moment he spoke, the squad leader's body stiffened as though