The Shi Clan of the Northern Wasteland Imperial Dynasty
"Indeed, I have awakened my Immortal Physique. Now it's Daqian for you to astound the world."
Xiao Chen joked with a smile.
Cao Youqian looked annoyed and muttered, "Senior brother, if you want to beat me up openly, just say so. Why make up this excuse?"
"How can a friendly sparring match be called a beating?"
Xiao Chen's smile widened.
Cao Youqian rolled his eyes at Xiao Chen, secretly vowing that he must awaken his Immortal Physique as soon as possible, otherwise he would not be worthy of his status as a holy son.
Qin Qin and the others were already used to the way their eldest and second senior brothers got along. They had known each other for a long time and were no different from brothers.
The newly joined disciples of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute were still reeling from the shock.
Immortal Physique, that's a legendary existence. They never expected that they would actually be able to witness the demeanor of Immortal Physique cultivator today, especially one as famous as their most admired Mr. Xiao.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Miscellaneous Dao Institute continued with its usual routine.
Seven days later, Chu Feng led his disciples away from the Dao-Seeking Academy and headed to the Shi Clan Northern Abyss.
The Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty is located in the northern part of the Profound Heaven Continent. It is named after a huge Ice Abyss within its territory.
The territory of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty spans the entire northern part of the Profound Heaven Continent, with countless Jiang Kingdom under its command.
The Northern Wasteland Imperial Dynasty under the rule of the Shi Clan is one of the ten great dynasties of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty. With Half-Saint presiding over the country, it is a powerful force in the Northern Abyss and even the entire Profound Heaven Continent.
Its capital, the Boulder City, was located in the heart of the dynasty.
Recently, the Boulder City has been unusually lively. The number one prodigy of the Shi Clan has returned from the Dao-Seeking Academy and will hold a grand engagement ceremony in half a month. At this ceremony, it will be announced that Shi Xuan will become the Crown Prince of the Northern Wasteland Imperial Dynasty and will inherit the position of Crown Prince of the Northern Wasteland in the future.
This news sent shockwaves through the entire Northern Abyss.
After all, Shi Xuan had been a student at the Dao-Seeking Academy for three years, but he had not become famous, and he had not even participated in the Outer Sect Grand Competition of the Dao-Seeking Academy.
It has completely lost its former prestige that once made it famous throughout the Northern Abyss.
But this did not stop people from coming to witness the ceremony.
It is said that even several princes and princesses from the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty will attend this engagement banquet.
More than ten miles away from the Boulder City, an inconspicuous convoy slowly made its way towards the Boulder City.
On the last carriage, a burly young man, holding the reins with one hand, calmly addressed the passengers, "Master, the Boulder City lies ahead."
The carriage curtain slowly opened, revealing a handsome and dashing young man with an extraordinary air, peering out towards the Boulder City.
A colossal city, built from countless massive stones, stood amidst the mountains.
From afar, you can still see the three large characters "Boulder City" written on the city gate.
"Send a message to Xiao Xuan, telling him that we have arrived in Boulder City and asking him to prepare accommodations for us," the young man said calmly.
"Promise."
The young man driving the carriage responded, then took out a communication talisman from his storage ring, snapped it into the sky, and the talisman flew towards the Boulder City.
This group of people was none other than Chu Feng and his disciples.
They did not come to Boulder City with Shi Xuan and the others, but instead traveled through Northern Abyss, arriving late just as Shi Xuan's wedding was approaching.
In the Boulder City, on Ice Phoenix Avenue, in a magnificent mansion.
Shi Xuan was instructing the inner and outer disciples of Miaomiao Mountain on their cultivation.
Although he returned to the Shi Clan, he did not make many public appearances. Apart from the monthly routine greetings, he stayed in his own residence every day.
This fueled even more doubts about Shi Xuan from the outside world, but neither the Shi Clan nor Shi Xuan paid any attention to these doubts.
They continue to work diligently to prepare for the upcoming engagement ceremony.
Dao Light descended from the sky and landed in front of Shi Xuan.
Shi Xuan casually grabbed the communication talisman from the Dao Light. After seeing the talisman, he said to Chen Zun and the others, "Master and all the senior brothers and sisters have arrived. You few will go to the city gate to greet them. I'll have the servants prepare a welcoming banquet."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zun and the others' faces immediately lit up with excitement.
These days, although Mr. Shi doesn't restrict their entry and exit from his residence, every time they go out, they hear those guys from Boulder City talking badly about him.
Naturally, everyone was unhappy. At first, they told Mr. Shi about the news they had heard outside.
To everyone's surprise, Mr. Shi simply laughed it off after hearing those words, and told everyone not to worry about other people's opinions, and that everything would be clear on the day of the engagement banquet.
Upon hearing this, everyone had no choice but to back down, but they also went out less often, fearing that they might lose their temper and beat up those talking nonsense cultivators, thus affecting Mr. Shi's plans.
Now that their grandmaster is coming, along with a host of other masters, they can finally wait and see what the show is about to unfold.
Perhaps they can even hunt down one or two prodigies then.
Everyone responded in unison, "We obey."
After saying this, everyone left Shi Xuan's Zhangsun Residence with excited expressions.
Since Shi Xuan had been living a secluded life since his return, the various forces that had initially been keeping an eye on Shi Xuan's residence withdrew their spies after three months of surveillance. As a result, Chen Zun and his group were not followed by anyone.
A moment later, Chen Zun and the others arrived at the city gate and waited quietly.
About an incense stick later, Chen Zun saw several familiar figures riding ordinary Gale Steed toward Boulder City.
"Gentlemen, aren't you being far too frugal?"
One of the disciples muttered to himself.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zun immediately replied, "I've heard that my grandmaster dislikes grand displays of power, and seeing it today confirms it."
Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this, and Chen Zun led the group to meet the procession.
"We pay our respects to all the gentlemen and our grandmaster."
No need for formalities.
Inside the carriage, Chu Feng's voice was as calm as still water.
"Thank you, Grandmaster."
After everyone finished speaking, Chen Zun added, "Grandmaster, Mr. Shi has already prepared a banquet at the Zhangsun Residence and has sent us to welcome you."
"Um."
Chu Feng responded, and the main force followed Chen Zun and the others into the city.
Half an hour later, the group arrived at an incredibly grand mansion, whose gates were wide open.
Shi Xuan, along with everyone from the Crown Zhangsun Residence, personally greeted them at the entrance.
Seeing the crowd at the front of the procession, he respectfully said, "Disciple respectfully welcomes Master."
No need for formalities.
Chu Feng's voice slowly drifted from inside the carriage.
"Thank you, Master." After saying this, Shi Xuan personally walked to the carriage and took the lead of Chu Feng's horse towards the mansion.
A short while later, Shi Xuan arranged accommodations for everyone, and then they enjoyed tea and chatted in the garden.
Just as everyone was chatting enthusiastically, a voice with a hoarse, duck-like tone came from outside the garden.
"Report..."