Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 869: Imperial City of the Empire

Chapter 869: Chapter 869: Imperial City of the Empire

Ling Xiao noticed Wu Xiang’s complex expression, but he didn’t ask. If someone wants to share their privacy, they naturally will, and there is no point in forcing it if they do not want to speak.

"This Jade Flying Dagger was a gift from a friend. In the past, I had promised to return to the Moon Hua Sect and report to the sect before going to the Divine Phoenix Continent to see her. However, as you know, after I returned to the Moon Hua Sect, something happened and I’ve never recovered. After so many years, I don’t know if she still remembers me."

Wu Xiang smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Regardless, if you really have no other options, go to the Fire Phoenix Clan and find her. If she still feels something for me, she might help you. But don’t hold too much hope."

"Understood, Senior Brother Wu."

Everyone indeed has a past they prefer not to talk about, and so does Wu Xiang.

"Additionally, on the Divine Phoenix Continent, there are two major academies: Phoenix God College and Qingxu College. They are superior to all sects and incredibly powerful. Their structure is different from that of the sects, and even if you belong to a sect, you can still go there to study."

Wu Xiang continued, "The Phoenix God College is a royal academy, backed by the strongest Phoenix God Empire in the Divine Phoenix Continent. While Qingxu College is relatively ordinary, although equally powerful, it doesn’t belong to any country and is completely autonomous."

"Senior Brother Wu, are you suggesting I go to study at one of these two colleges?"

Ling Xiao asked.

"That’s right, not only you, but they can all follow you to study there. Their future achievements will depend on their talents."

Wu Xiang nodded, "I myself once attended the Phoenix God College. Originally just entering the Heavenly Man Realm, it only took me three years to advance to the Cave Heaven Realm, an unimaginable feat on the Heavenly Dragon Continent."

Hearing this, Ling Xiao and the others showed excitement on their faces. If that were the case, it really was worth a visit.

"I met her there, at Phoenix God College. Oh, and her name is Fengming Xiao. Remember, don’t get it wrong."

Wu Xiang added.

As he spoke, he seemed still worried and thus took out a pen and paper, writing a letter to give to Ling Xiao, "Take this with you, it’s safer this way."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Ling Xiao had come a long way, encountering many enemies but also making many friends along the way. Without their help, he could not have made it to this day.

Yuan Venerate, Elder Yang, Moon Lady, Wu Xiang, and others—Ling Xiao would forever remember their kindness.

"Alright, enough chatter. This Moonlight Treasure Ship is now yours to use. Whether for flying or sailing, it should have no issues. I just hope you all can safely reach the Divine Phoenix Continent!"

Wu Xiang gave the Moonlight Treasure Ship to Ling Xiao, giving them aid one final time.

The journey to the Divine Phoenix Continent was not safe.

The outside was heavily guarded, and even leaving successfully was uncertain.

With the Moonlight Treasure Ship, at least it would be much safer.

"Let’s go!"

Ling Xiao suddenly stood up and spoke to the several fellow sect members who were preparing to leave together, "To avoid leaking any information, there’s no need to return to your own places. Let’s leave now. I have everything we need prepared here."

It was hard to ensure there were no enemy spies inside the Chosen Academy, and if word got out, they truly would not be able to leave.

The group boarded the Moonlight Treasure Ship and disappeared into the sky in an instant.

Ling Xiao and his group had left the Northern Han Kingdom for less than two days when their information was leaked.

The True Demon Empire issued a bounty for their capture, and Ling Xiao’s bounty amount was much higher than that for Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artists.

Clearly, ever since Ling Xiao had injured the Yin-Yang Demon King and the Lightning Demon King in the Nine Tripod Illusionary Realm, he had become a thorn in the side of the True Demon Empire.

He had to die, or the True Demon Empire would never rest easy.

With the bounty issued, Ling Xiao and his companions started facing even more troubles.

However, with the Mountain and River Martial Soul and the Eye of the World activated by Ling Xiao, they managed to steer toward fortune and avoid disaster. Each time they were targeted, they made preemptive strikes, not giving their enemies any chance to report their location.

Among these geniuses, it wasn’t only Ling Xiao who was formidable. Ji Mingkong was difficult to deal with as an enemy but as a comrade, he was very reassuring.

By killing their pursuers, they could immediately board the Moonlight Treasure Ship and speed away. Even if they were discovered later, they would have long since fled.

The Moonlight Treasure Ship basically had no combat power, but its speed was astonishing.

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Divine Phoenix Continent.

Phoenix God Empire.

Outside the gates of the Imperial City, a group of people appeared somewhat embarrassed, their clothes ragged, much like beggars.

However, each person’s face showed an excited smile.

"We’ve finally arrived, the Imperial City of the Phoenix God Empire—Phoenix City!"

One of them wiped their dirty face and said excitedly.

"Yes, never having been to the Divine Phoenix Continent, I really didn’t know that the Phoenix God Empire was so vast. It’s not inferior to the Sacred Dynasty of the Heavenly Dragon Continent at all."

Another person remarked.

"Don’t get too excited yet. Arriving at the Phoenix God Empire is just the beginning. Our goal is to enter the Phoenix God College or Qingxu College to improve our cultivation levels. Let’s try not to cause any trouble if possible."

This person, appearing to be merely fifteen or sixteen years old, seemed very mature and prudent.

Even though his clothes were ragged, his black hair was exceptionally clean.

His pupils seemed to contain the entire world, deep and bright.

"Understood, Senior Brother Ling!"

Leng Hao stuck out his tongue and said.

Indeed, this group of people was Ling Xiao and his companions.

Their journey was filled with countless hardships, experiencing several pursuits and blockades. At times, some of them were almost killed.

But they had overcome it all. With Ling Xiao’s "Eye of the World" and Ji Mingkong’s strength, they finally safely reached their destination.

The scale of the Imperial City of the Phoenix God Empire was similar to the Holy City of the Sacred Dynasty, even the architectural styles closely resembled each other.

This was normal, given that the former Sacred Dynasty was the dynasty of the entire Mysterious World, and the clans on the Divine Phoenix Continent were just one of the groups of the Sacred Dynasty.

In its heyday, the Sacred Dynasty was a place where the Ten Thousand Clans came to worship.

It’s a pity now...

Well, let’s not talk about it.

The Imperial City of the Phoenix God Empire had four main gates in the north, south, east, and west, plus eight smaller gates.

The smaller gates were usually closed and only opened under special circumstances.

The main gates were all made of special metals, with Divine Rune Formations on them to enhance resistance; otherwise, with the power of Martial Artists, even if those gates were very thick, they would probably be easily blasted open.

On top of the gate towers, soldiers in armor stood guard and patrolled.

At the city gate, there were also very tight security measures. Any person who appeared suspicious was bound to be questioned.

Outside the city gates, the place wasn’t devoid of activity; on the contrary, it was very lively.

Both sides of the main road were lined with street vendors or traders pitching temporary makeshift tents.