The Royal Capital of the Qingyun Dynasty!
Unlike other Saintly Dao Traditions, the Qingyun Dynasty stood in the world as a nation, with vast territories. As the capital of a nation, its prosperity rivaled White Cloud City's and even surpassed it.
The streets were lined with all sorts of cultivation shops, and everyone coming and going was a cultivator. Even Void Insight experts appeared from time to time.
"Tsk, this Royal Capital really is prosperous," Chu Kuangren said.
"Isn't it just?"
Boom...
Just then, a powerful surge of energy erupted at the end of the street, and the surrounding crowd suddenly stirred.
"Quick, someone's dueling. Let's go look."
"Another good show to watch."
"Heavenly Prides have been pouring into the Royal Capital these past few days. They say one mountain can't hold two tigers. How could these fellows gather without something happening?"
Quite a few people immediately rushed toward the end of the street.
Li Xingchen dragged Chu Kuangren along to join the excitement.
At the end of the street, two young men faced each other atop a tall building, unleashing their powerful auras without restraint.
"I never thought Ziyang Valley would come join the fun too. But you think you can marry the princess? What a fool's dream," the white-robed cultivator said coldly, his face full of disdain.
Opposite him, the young Ziyang Valley cultivator with rugged features immediately gave as good as he got. "Whether I can marry the princess aside, as long as I'm here, your Lingxu Sacred Land can forget about it."
"Bullshit!"
"You're spewing crap!"
"Damn it, fight me if you have the guts!"
"Come on, you think I'm afraid of you?"
The esteemed Daoists of two great Saintly Dao Traditions cursed at each other like shrews screaming in the street, right there on the rooftop. After a round of insults, they abruptly clashed.
Chu Kuangren and the others arrived at the scene.
"So it's Huayun from the Lingxu Sacred Land and Lin Batian from Ziyang Valley. No wonder they started fighting," Li Xingchen said in realization.
Chu Kuangren was a little puzzled. "Why?"
"Brother Chu, you don't know this, but the feud between these two Saintly Dao Traditions goes back a long way. According to one secret account, their founders once fought over a woman, locked in a bitter rivalry."
"But later, that woman wanted neither of them. Not only did the two founders refuse to stop over that, their rivalry grew even fiercer. As their traditions developed, the two continued clashing for all sorts of reasons. Several times, they nearly sparked a war between Saintly Dao Traditions."
Li Xingchen explained.
Chu Kuangren was somewhat speechless at this. "That's it? What woman was so remarkable that she could enthrall their founders like that?"
"I don't know." Li Xingchen shook his head. Everything he knew was hearsay too, but Ziyang Valley and the Lingxu Sacred Land certainly had a longstanding grudge. Whenever their disciples met, a fight was almost inevitable.
Atop the building, the two young Heavenly Prides fought with increasing intensity. Their raging Daoist Rhymes spread, drawing many cultivators to watch.
Among them were even some Heavenly Prides who had come to compete for the princess's hand.
"These two traditions are the same as ever. Childish," a young cultivator dressed in white could not help mocking.
Then he looked away, sweeping his gaze across the crowd. Suddenly, he seemed to spot someone, and surprise showed in his eyes. "It's him!"
The person the young man had seen was none other than Chu Kuangren.
There were many people in the crowd, but he noticed Chu Kuangren at first glance. That immortal bearing and divine countenance drew even more attention than the battle between Heavenly Prides.
"Good. I've finally found you today."
The young man sneered.
These past days, Chu Kuangren's name had resounded throughout the world, and his portrait had naturally spread as well. The young man had seen it and was certain he could not mistake him.
There was probably no one else in the world with such looks and bearing.
Meanwhile, Chu Kuangren, who was watching with keen interest, sensed someone scrutinizing him, seemingly with hostility.
What's going on?
Chu Kuangren turned and saw a young man walking toward him.
While he was still puzzled, the young man suddenly called out, "I am Fang Tian of the Wuxing Sect, and I wish to experience the skills of the Senior Brother of the Profound Heaven Sect!"
His voice was loud enough for everyone on the street to hear.
The crowd immediately erupted into an uproar.
Even the fiercely battling Heavenly Prides from Ziyang Valley and the Lingxu Sacred Land stopped, their gazes sweeping back and forth through the crowd.
"The Senior Brother of the Profound Heaven Sect? That's Chu Kuangren!"
"Where is he?"
"Chu Kuangren, the one who declared war on the world? He's here too!"
"Haha, the Senior Brother of the Profound Heaven Sect! Where is he? Tell him to come fight me, so I can see what an unparalleled Heavenly Pride is!"
"Damn, that's the ruthless man who killed a Supreme Being!"
"He only managed to kill White Cloud Sword Venerable by relying on a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi. In terms of cultivation, White Cloud Sword Venerable could have crushed him with one finger."
Every cultivator was stirred.
Chu Kuangren's reputation was simply too great now.
It even rivaled that of some Supreme Supremes.
His Supreme Dao Body, his declaration of war on the world, his slaying of a Supreme Supreme, the Yuanling Treasure Vault... Even cultivators who had never paid attention to him had heard something of these deeds.
The corner of Chu Kuangren's mouth could not help twitching.
Who was this guy?
Did he have to shout so loudly?
Challenging people at the drop of a hat-how childish was that?
With his immortal bearing and divine countenance, Chu Kuangren stood out immensely. Almost as soon as Fang Tian called out his name, everyone quickly found him.
For a moment, many people marveled at him.
The eyes of many female cultivators lit up.
"To think someone this handsome exists in the world."
"Heavens, if I were Princess Linglong, why would I bother holding a Tournament to Find a Spouse? I'd just get the Qingyun Ruler to grant the marriage."
"Exactly. He's far too handsome."
"Someone so otherworldly... Is he an immortal descended to earth?"
"That silver-haired woman beside him is an unrivaled beauty too. If you ask me, even Princess Linglong would be no better."
Comments rose one after another from the crowd.
Meanwhile, Fang Tian approached Chu Kuangren step by step, a mysterious Daoist Rhyme gradually emanating from him, like the five elements cycling endlessly, generating life without cease.
Beside Chu Kuangren, Li Xingchen said, "Brother Chu, this is Fang Tian, a Daoist of the Wuxing Sect. He once publicly declared that if he met you, he would show you the power of the Way of the Five Elements."
"Not only that, he reportedly broke through to the Void Insight realm after Gu Changge defeated him last time. Be careful. I'll retreat first."
With that, Li Xingchen backed several steps away.
He looked ready to cheer Chu Kuangren on from behind.
Chu Kuangren's expression darkened. You really are a good friend!
"Young master, let me handle him," Lan Yu said.
Chu Kuangren felt comforted.
Sure enough, his Lan Yu was the dependable one.
"What, is the esteemed Senior Brother of the Profound Heaven Sect going to hide behind a woman?" Fang Tian sneered as he came before Chu Kuangren.
Chu Kuangren glanced at him, his gaze betraying neither sorrow nor joy. "If you can't even defeat Lan Yu, why would I need to act?"
Lan Yu raised her chin slightly and said indifferently, "Not everyone is qualified to challenge my young master. Are you?"
With that, her blue-and-white ruqun vanished. Light flashed, and magnificent Silver-White Armor appeared. Her wings spread as she assumed a battle stance.
Everyone was slightly surprised. "A Featherfolk."
Firmament Star was not home to the Human Race alone. There were other races, such as the Featherfolk, the Yaksha Clan, the Asura Clan, and more.
Among them were even Saint Clans that could stand shoulder to shoulder with Saintly Dao Traditions.
"Hmph, a mere maid thinks she can stop me? Ridiculous!"
Fang Tian snorted coldly. A mass of golden light swirled in his palm, followed by a razor-sharp burst of Sword Qi.
The Way of the Five Elements-Metal!
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