The Divine Martial Guild, one of the ancient rulers of this world, possesses the largest player force and is said to control the most dangerous ancient power: the Demon Buddha Kingdom.
Such power, the guild leader, actually...
Ziyue found it somewhat unbelievable.
Chen Qing also found it incredible. Logically speaking, someone of this level shouldn't be able to descend. Could this woman in red be a reincarnation?
But is that kind of identity suitable for someone to personally reincarnate and take the risk?
"Oh, what a coincidence."
Chen Qing took the initiative to get off the carriage and greet him.
The other person glanced at Chen Qing and then gave a very formal bow. "It's been a long time, Chen Qing."
Chen Qing curled his lip. This nation was truly impeccable in terms of etiquette. No matter how capable a person was, they always gave off a very polite demeanor.
But the more it's like this, the colder it feels to one's heart.
Heavenly Secrets once said that the most ruthless group in this world was the Divine Martial Guild. The cruelty these Japanese devils showed to the new players was simply outrageous, and they did so without any grudge, simply because the newcomers might threaten them.
"Not long, really," Chen Qing chuckled. "How long has Ms. Kagura been here?"
As he spoke, he glanced at the three people behind Kagura. He recognized one of them; she was Abe Ayaka, who had invited him before.
As for the other two, they gave him a strong sense of danger, especially the old man in black robes. He looked withered and emaciated, but the eyes hidden in his bamboo hat made Chen Qing feel that he was extremely poisonous, even more deadly than when he encountered the Poison Mother.
Chen Qing knew almost without guessing that this must be a Heavenly Python with extremely high cultivation.
It's almost at the Dragon King Level!
As for the one next to him...
Chen Qing was slightly taken aback; those eyes...
This was the first time Chen Qing had ever seen a demon with such bright and beautiful eyes, like two luminous pearls. Even Ao Zhen born from a dragon like Ao Zhen might not be as beautiful. Was this woman also Heavenly Python?
The woman looked at Chen Qing with a hint of curiosity in her eyes. She blinked her bright eyes and then smiled, "You're Chen Qing?"
Chen Qing smiled and nodded, "I am Chen Qing."
"Yes, my name is Bai Ying. I just learned how to transform into human form not long ago." The woman smiled, a smile spreading across her serene face like ripples on a clear spring. Not to mention Chen Qing, even Ziyue felt a flutter in her heart upon seeing it.
What a beautiful and lovely girl.
Is this thing Heavenly Python?
Chen Qing suddenly felt she could understand the man surnamed Xu who dared to sleep with snakes back then.
"My lords, the Court of State Ceremonial the Heavenly Capital has prepared rooms for you. Please follow me into the city."
At the door, a fat man dressed in white came panting from a distance. He looked extremely weak. In the dead of winter, when he reached Chen Qing and the others, his forehead was covered in sweat. His panting appearance suddenly reminded Chen Qing of his past self.
It seems like I've reached a certain point in my middle age, and I feel the same way.
I'm bloated, short of breath, have frequent urination at night, and can't give up sugary drinks.
May I ask your honorable name?
Just as everyone was looking at the Xiaopang, Ziyue had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
Moreover, Chen Qing noticed that Ziyue's voice seemed to carry a strange chill. He glanced at Ziyue curiously, then looked at the fat man.
The fat man was dressed in white, but the white robes were decorated with yin-yang symbols, suggesting he was dressed as a Daoist priest. He looked quite ordinary. Wait a minute!
Chen Qing suddenly realized something.
It seems there are no Daoist priests in this world.
Perhaps because ancient Daoist robes were so commonplace in the memories of people from Central China, he didn't react immediately. Yes, he had never seen a Daoist priest since he was born. There were Daoist temples in the capital, but no proper Daoist priests.
Indeed, this wasn't part of their own concept, because demons were everywhere, and people simply didn't believe in miracles. If Daoist priests couldn't exorcise demons, who would believe in them?
In the third stage, the Demon Buddha will reopen, and faith will spread everywhere; this is the established rule.
The Daoist priest before me seems to defy the established rules.
"You must be Lord Ziyue?" The Xiaopang's eyes lit up, his expression like that of a fanboy seeing his idol.
"I've grown up hearing your legends since I was a child, and now I've finally met you in person!"
Chen Qing and Shen Qi both curled their lips in disapproval. There's a legend about Ziyue?
"A legend?" Ziyue herself looked puzzled. "What legend do I have?"
"Of course!" the Xiaopang exclaimed excitedly. "Back then, among the thousands of candidates in the Fledgling Phoenix Project, you were..."
boom!!
The aura exploded, startling Chen Qing and Shen Qi. The Xiaopang was even blown several meters away by the force, rolling on the ground like a ball several times before the soldiers rushed over and stopped Xiaopang.
"Oh?"
Kagura watched Ziyue with interest, while the old man in black glanced at Ziyue warily, as the Nüwa seemed somewhat dangerous.
"How dare you!"
A group of soldiers surrounded them, weapons in hand, their faces contorted with rage. However, Chen Qing noticed that these soldiers were quite ordinary, almost ridiculously so. Almost none of them were of noble blood; they were just ordinary human soldiers. In terms of combat strength, they might not even be as good as the farmers in Jiangnan.
Is Cloud Capital still using soldiers like this?
"Everyone step back! Don't be rude to Senior Ziyue!!" the Xiaopang shouted immediately.
He looked terribly disheveled, but his respect for Ziyue seemed genuine.
Chen Qing was stunned for a moment, and looked at Ziyue with some surprise. Ziyue had always been a composed person, yet she was so easily broken by a single sentence?
What exactly is the Fledgling Phoenix Project?
A question lingered in my mind, but it wasn't a good time to ask.
"It's my fault," the Xiaopang quickly stood up, looking apologetic. "That incident, though it was the reason you became famous, was also extremely Human Dao. I apologize to you for what you did."
"Oh?" Ziyue's smile was colder than the surrounding snow and ice, "Senior? Forgive my poor eyesight, but I can't tell whose junior you are?"
"Hehe." The Xiaopang boy stood up, bowed respectfully, and said, "My name is Zhang Xiaoyun, and I greet Senior Ziyue."
This surname made everyone, including Chen Qing, look at the other person with curiosity.
" The Celestial Master Zhang Family?" Shen Qi asked directly.
"Yes," the Xiaopang said seriously, "The current Celestial Master Zhang is my grandfather!"
"Oh?"
This piqued the curiosity of not only Chen Qing and the others, but also the woman in red beside them, because the fat man seemed far too weak to behold.
He was just an ordinary person, with no energy in his body at all.
Of course, it's not impossible for this to happen in a traditional sorcerer's family, since the inheritance of spells is a talent, and not everyone can become a sorcerer.
In families of sorcerers, even those born in the direct line often end up as ordinary people, managing household affairs for their illegitimate sons. But this fat man, who is representing the Celestial Master Mansion to welcome distinguished guests, should not have a low status.
Unless the Celestial Master Mansion doesn't take them seriously.
But Chen Qing thought it was unlikely. After all, Ziyue was one of the candidates. Even if she was just pretending, she should at least act like she valued it, right? Otherwise, why would she bother to invite her?
"Gentlemen, you have come from afar and must be weary from your journey. Please follow me into the city first. His Majesty and King Xiang arrived very early this morning, so it's a good opportunity to meet them beforehand."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qing and the others immediately became even more cautious.
The emperor has arrived?
This Celestial Master Mansion not only managed to persuade the Emperor, but also Xiang King Xiang?
This is really interesting.
At this critical juncture of war, our Emperor actually has the leisure to take a stroll here. It seems that the invitation from the Celestial Master Mansion's Mansion has probably been delivered to the King Xiang Palace, otherwise it would be impossible for it to have attracted his attention!
A cold glint flashed in Chen Qing's eyes. Ignoring the distance, the teleportation device... Could it be that thing?