Eastern Region of the Eastern Wasteland

"Who exactly are you? At such a young age, you managed to tame four Qi Condensation Realm Demonic Beasts. A genius like you could never be some nobody."

Shen Zefan said.

"Gu Changge."

Gu Changge gave his name.

Upon hearing those three words, Shen Zefan's pupils contracted.

He had long heard of him. It was because of Gu Changge, the Eleventh Prince of the Qianyuan Divine Dynasty, that his two imperial brothers had fallen into Gu Changge's hands one after another, leaving him as the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty's sole heir apparent.

And now, the enemy who had killed his brothers stood right before him. Shen Zefan did not know whether he should be grateful to him or hate him.

"So it was you. Since you came today, don't even think about leaving."

For the sake of righteousness, and for the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty royal family's honor, Shen Zefan shouted loudly, determined to avenge his imperial brothers.

Facing four first-level Qi Condensation Realm Demonic Beasts, Shen Zefan showed no fear. Forming hand seals with both hands, the aura erupting from his body surged steadily upward. From the Ninth level Marrow Cleansing Realm, it rose continuously, breaking through to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm, then the second, until it reached the third.

"This is an Emperor Tier secret art of my Yuhuang Divine Dynasty. Once used, it can forcibly raise the caster's realm and strength. However, this secret technique damages one's cultivation foundation. If not for dealing with you, I would not have fallen to the point of injuring my own foundation."

At this point, Shen Zefan spoke through gritted teeth.

Facing Shen Zefan, now at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, Gu Changge frowned slightly.

"System, can you raise the strength of my four Demonic Beasts?"

Gu Changge silently asked in his heart.

"Ding, yes. Does the host wish to spend 800 System Points to raise the four Demonic Beasts to the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm? (Yes/No)."

Gu Changge selected "Yes."

In an instant, the auras erupting from the four Demonic Beasts also climbed steadily, reaching the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm.

Compared with Shen Zefan, who had forcibly and temporarily raised himself to the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm through a secret art, the four Demonic Beasts had been steadily raised by the System using System Points. Their realms were solid, and their strength was far more robust than Shen Zefan's.

"What kind of demonic art is this?"

Seeing Gu Changge's four Demonic Beasts rise from the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm to the third, Shen Zefan was instantly shocked, thinking Gu Changge had also used some secret technique.

Facing four Demonic Beasts of the same realm, he was already one against four. Coupled with his unstable realm and strength, Shen Zefan's hope of defeating Gu Changge could be said to be exceedingly slim.

"How about it? Do you still intend to be my enemy?"

Gu Changge spoke at this moment.

"Do I even have a second path to choose?"

Shen Zefan sneered.

"Of course. As long as you agree to one request of mine, I can spare you today."

Gu Changge said.

"What request?"

Shen Zefan asked.

"I am establishing a force called Changge Hall. I intend to establish branch halls among the major powers of the Southern Region and Northern Region of the Eastern Wasteland, developing informants. The task of planting informants within the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty will be entrusted to you."

Gu Changge said.

"This..."

Shen Zefan hesitated.

"How about it? Otherwise, your fate will be a dead end. Believe me, even after killing you, I still have ways to escape this place."

Gu Changge said calmly.

After a bout of tangled hesitation, Shen Zefan finally gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I agree."

"A wise choice. This is Mother Child Gu. Open your mind and let the child gu enter your body."

As Gu Changge spoke, he spent another hundred System Points to exchange for a pair of Mother Child Gu, planting the child gu in Shen Zefan's body.

After completing the informant mission for the last force in the Southern Region, Gu Changge mounted his flying sword and returned to the Qianyuan Divine Dynasty.

"Now that informants have been planted among the major forces in the Southern and Northern Regions of the Eastern Wasteland, it is time to visit the other three regions."

Gu Changge said to himself after returning to the Prince's Mansion.

Then, he ordered the maidservants, "You will remain here and cultivate diligently. I am heading to the other three regions of the Eastern Wasteland to gain experience."

"Take care, Your Highness."

Murong Yuechun said.

"System, can you use directional teleportation to send me to the Eastern Region of the Eastern Wasteland?"

Gu Changge silently asked the System.

"Ding, yes. The host may purchase a Directional Teleportation Talisman in the System Shop."

Thus, Gu Changge flipped through several pages in the System Shop and found the Directional Teleportation Talisman the System had mentioned.

Directional Teleportation Talisman: 200 System Points

Gu Changge selected "Purchase" and bought a Middle Grade Emperor Tier Directional Teleportation Talisman.

Very soon, white light flashed in Gu Changge's hand, and a Talisman appeared in his right hand.

Gu Changge poured Spiritual Power into the Directional Teleportation Talisman. Pointing it eastward, he vanished from where he stood in mere seconds. When Gu Changge opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment.

"Selling pills! From Day Grade Top Rank to lower Yellow Grade, all kinds of pills are available!"

"Freshly forged Dao Artifacts from the Dao Artifact Workshop! Anyone interested, come take a look!"

"Selling Demonic Beasts! Buy one Demonic Beast and get a Beast Taming Contract free!"

One cry after another rose and fell, reaching Gu Changge's ears.

Gu Changge looked around and saw that he was standing within a city packed with surging crowds.

"Excuse me, may I ask where this is?"

Gu Changge stopped a passerby who looked easy to talk to.

"This is Silver Moon City, Twin Dragon Prefecture, Star Luo Divine Dynasty."

Though the passerby was somewhat bewildered by being stopped by Gu Changge, he still answered.

"I see. Thank you for telling me."

Gu Changge said.

Gu Changge then wandered around Silver Moon City and finally found a shop that sold maps.

"How much are your maps?"

Gu Changge asked.

"A map of Silver Moon City costs one Spirit Stone. A map of Twin Dragon Prefecture costs ten Spirit Stones. A map of the Star Luo Divine Dynasty costs one hundred Spirit Stones. A map of the Eastern Region of the Eastern Wasteland costs one thousand Spirit Stones."

The shopkeeper said.

"Then I'll take a map of the entire Eastern Region of the Eastern Wasteland."

Gu Changge said.

"There is only one map of the Eastern Region of the Eastern Wasteland left. Maps are not easy to make, so treasure it well."

The shopkeeper took the Spirit Stones Gu Changge handed over and said.

Holding the map the shopkeeper gave him, Gu Changge examined it carefully.

This map of the Eastern Region of the Eastern Wasteland marked several large territories controlled by major powers: the Star Luo Divine Dynasty, the Dou Tian Divine Dynasty, the Jade Cauldron Sect, the Soul Annihilation Sword Sect, and the Demon Suppressing Pagoda—the five colossal powers.

In addition, the map marked scattered small and medium-sized forces, but Gu Changge did not pay them much attention.

"Give me a map of the Star Luo Divine Dynasty as well."

Gu Changge said.

Thus, Gu Changge paid the shopkeeper one hundred Spirit Stones and took a map of the Star Luo Divine Dynasty.

Holding the map, Gu Changge studied it carefully. The Star Luo Divine Dynasty was divided into thirteen prefectures and one hundred fifty-eight cities, while the imperial city was directly governed by the Star Luo Divine Dynasty and lay at its center.