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What alarmed him even more was that the Heavenly Strategy cultivators he saw along the way, whether sect disciples or rogue cultivators, all behaved in an orderly fashion and showed considerable reverence for the authorities. They were nothing like the unruly, defiant shamans within Daluo.

Shops lined both sides of the roads, selling rare treasures he had never seen or even heard of. Pills brimming with vital energy and magic artifacts shimmering with light were everywhere.

Such prosperity, such order, such deep reserves-these were simply beyond anything the Great Luo Dynasty could match.

It truly deserves its reputation as a superpower recognized across the continent, Matvei marveled silently.

When the majestic Heavenly Strategy Imperial Capital finally appeared before him, its towering walls reaching into the clouds and the light of its formations flowing without cease, Matvei felt a shock that struck deep into his soul.

He could scarcely imagine that such a grand, impregnable city existed in this world. He even felt that no army on the continent could breach this enormous city.

Yet awe was one thing. As he drew closer to the Imperial Capital, the fear in his heart grew ever stronger.

He was about to face Li Chen, the Emperor of Heavenly Strategy, a ruler of immense talent and vision whose might shook the continent!

Every legend about this emperor spoke of iron-blooded strength and dominance. How would he treat a sovereign who had "bowed his head and pledged allegiance"?

Amid this extreme unease, he involuntarily thought of his master, the Witch Ancestor.

If only Master were here, Matvei thought. With Master here, he would surely see through the Emperor of Heavenly Strategy's intentions and tell me how to respond. With him beside me, I wouldn't be so afraid.

A thought even sprouted in his mind: should