Chapter 1225 1185: The Vast Main City

Qiannan Ancient Kingdom, Outer Domain, Earth Martial City.

As one of the most famous and powerful super cities in the Outer Domain, the vastness and prosperity of Earth Martial City far exceeded Chen Fei's imagination.

And within this Earth Martial City, countless forces, large and small, adorned it like stars, the complexity of their intertwining enough to leave one in awe.

But perhaps it is precisely because of the complex internal relations of this Earth Martial City, this top-ranking super city in the Outer Domain in terms of comprehensive strength, that it has not seen any so-called unification for hundreds of years. No force has been able to achieve this, even with peak forces backed by strong experts of the Great Heaven Rank, it would require a King of the Supreme Heavenly Position to have the right to do so.

However, beings of that level would not linger in such places as the Outer Domain. After all, the density of resources in the Outer Domain does not even catch the eye of strong experts of the Great Heaven Rank, let alone Kings of the Supreme Heavenly Position?

Therefore, precisely because of this, this top-ranked super city in the Qiannan Ancient Kingdom's Outer Domain has always been a place of divided powers, constant contention, and conflict.

Almost every year, various new forces are annexed or destroyed, but simultaneously, various bright new stars emerge like bamboo shoots after rain, bringing new vitality and life to the Earth Martial City.

And it is precisely in this chaotic division of power that Earth Martial City's strength, brilliance, and vastness have always been recognized, and its comprehensive strength ranking first in the entire Outer Domain is genuine and well-deserved!

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A little over half a month later, in a distant mountain cave far, far away from the Enlightened Deity Mansion, overwhelming Sword Qi shredded the sky, with Qi of Purple Firmament swirling around, shining brightly, making one feel a strong suffocation from afar, daring not to approach.

"Boom!" Thunderous sounds continuously emanated from the cave, causing the entire mountain to tremble, as if an ancient Demon Beast, inhaling and exhaling the essence of sun and moon, making the earth and sky resonate.

On a peak opposite this cave, a person stood, watching this scene with shocked eyes, such terrifying Sword Qi. If he wasn't mistaken, the sword dao cultivation of the person in seclusion in this cave had reached the legendary Flawless Sword Intent level!?

Thinking this, the person could not help but feel a chill down his spine, for he had seen many so-called sword dao masters, sword demons, and sword maniacs. Those were renowned, ruthless sword wielders within Earth Martial City, powerful figures, yet such Flawless Sword Intent, only a few could claim to possess!

And now, unexpectedly, he encountered one in this wilderness?

The person's eyes couldn't help but refocus, muttering, "I wonder who it could be? Among the younger generation in Earth Martial City who can wield a sword, there's only the 'Dark Sword' Cui Ming, the Celestial Master Hall's 'Minor Heavenly Master' Duan Mingjun, and the Lan Family's Lan Wuyong should also count, but others... could it be an older generation sword dao figure?"

He had some reputation in Earth Martial City, with deep background, so he knew the true and practical information about the young cultivators in Earth Martial City.

And the 'Dark Sword' Cui Ming, 'Minor Heavenly Master' Duan Mingjun, Lan Family's Lan Wuyong he mentioned were all currently the renowned young talents of Earth Martial City! Sword Cultivators of note.

If assessed by cultivation realm and combat power level, none among these three had real combat power below the Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm, and considering their 'young' age, such genius figures destined to shine brilliantly, immeasurable by conventional standards.

"Crack!" Another furious sound exploded from the cave, he felt the connected mountain peak start to shake, and the earth was no longer stable.

Following which, terrible Sword Qi bursting through the chaos soared upwards, even slicing a deep scar in the cloud layers above.

"This Sword Intent… so terrifying." The man's expression froze, heart filled with astonishment, realizing the person's sword dao realm might not be just ordinary Flawless Sword Intent, likely having reached a more advanced level, just not yet transformed.

If that Flawless Sword Intent could evolve further, within the top-ranked expert circle of Earth Martial City, it would certainly have its place.

Thinking of this, the person concluded that the one cultivating in that cave at this moment might likely be an older generation sword dao master, and if he could establish a connection, it would be beneficial.

Just then, as the Sword Intent that split the sky began to dissipate, returning to calm nothingness, the man's eyes narrowed, knowing that senior was likely about to exit seclusion, he hurriedly stepped forward.

Yet, in the next moment, his approaching posture suddenly froze in place, for he saw the figure emerging from the ruined cave, upon closer inspection, appeared so young.

Even compared to himself, his own age seemed to be greater.

"This, this, can't be… could it be I'm seeing things?" The person stood there, staring blankly as the figure emerged from the cave, feeling as if witnessing an illusion, expression dazed, incredulous.

Yet despite this, the terrifying sword dao realm aura remaining on the other, that power, that sensation making his skin prickle in pain, could not be faked. He now only felt his whole skin being pricked by needles, painfully unbearable.

Finally, the figure walked out from the cave, closer now, revealing a shaggy black robe, none other than Chen Fei.

Seeing his eyes land on the person, with his robe fluttering, he spoke with a faint smile, "Friend, you've been watching outside for quite some time, is there something you'd like to discuss with me?"

The person's expression changed, as if awakening from a dream. Only now did he seem somewhat shocked, somewhat awed, looking at Chen Fei, and said, "No, no, I just thought this place was where a senior sword cultivator from our Earth Martial City was in seclusion, and meeting by chance is fate, so I wanted to visit. But I didn't expect, didn't expect..."

"Didn't expect what?" Chen Fei asked with a smile.

"Didn't expect I, Long Yi, to be mistaken. Friend, you shouldn't be from our Earth Martial City, right? Otherwise, with your power and talent, it would be impossible for me not to know you."

Long Yi smiled amicably and added, "Let me introduce myself first. My name is Long Yi, and I am a disciple of the Qi Family Fortress of Earth Martial City."

If there were cultivators from Earth Martial City here who heard his self-introduction, they would probably be unable to help but be surprised. Because this Qi Family Fortress is by no means an ordinary force; Earth Martial City has four forces with True Monarch Realm of Great Heaven Rank experts presiding, and Qi Family Fortress is one of them!

The term True Monarch Realm of Great Heaven Rank, even in the Inner Region, represents significant weight; for others in the Outer Domain, it doesn't need further mention.

In short, such a person is absolutely an existence in the Outer Domain above the clouds, above all beings.

And this Long Yi is reportedly one of the top geniuses of Qi Family Fortress, a disciple of a True Monarch Realm of Great Heaven Rank expert... Indeed, he is a disciple of a strong expert, a disciple of a True Monarch Realm expert? His identity is unimaginably noble.

But Chen Fei didn't know about these things. He smiled upon hearing it and also introduced himself, saying, "My name is Chen Fei, from Ghost Wolf City."

"Ghost Wolf City? What's that place?" Long Yi was slightly stunned. Ghost Wolf City doesn't stand out among all the cities in the Outer Domain, and it is quite far from Earth Martial City, so he seems to be unaware of Ghost Wolf City's existence.

"A place somewhat far from here. I have to continue traveling; do you want to join me? How much longer until we reach Earth Martial City?" Chen Fei said to Long Yi. Originally, he had a tight schedule with Muf Leiyun and Muf Junhe, and it seems they might already be running late. Not for anything else, but for that Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo, he definitely doesn't want to delay any longer.

The changes in the mysterious tomb of Earth Martial City made him somewhat uneasy.

"Naturally, Brother Chen, shall we go together then? We are almost at the edge of Earth Martial City's influential area, and if we hurry, we can reach Earth Martial City in at most two days."

Long Yi immediately followed. The mystery of Chen Fei even piques the curiosity and unease of a disciple of a True Monarch Realm expert like him. This kind of person is different from the geniuses he has met before in Earth Martial City. In short, he is worth befriending.

Thinking this, Long Yi racked his brain to find topics to chat with Chen Fei, "Brother Chen, have you visited our Earth Martial City before? If not, you might be in for a surprise this time!"

"Oh, how so? I am indeed visiting Earth Martial City for the first time. Brother Long, if you don't mind, could you introduce the situation of Earth Martial City to me?" Chen Fei became interested and asked.

"What is there to mind? If Chen Fei, you are willing to listen, I am certainly willing to share."

Long Yi saw Chen Fei willing to converse with him and smiled slightly, saying, "Earth Martial City spans nearly a thousand li, with a population in the hundreds of millions, divided into five major regions: East, South, West, North, and Central. In each of these five regions, there are dozens of various-sized forces, totaling more than three hundred. And to create a force in Earth Martial City, without cultivators of Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm to preside, it's almost impossible to achieve."

"Is that so?" Chen Fei was secretly startled. Only cultivators of Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm have the qualifications to establish a force in Earth Martial City. Doesn't that mean, based on just having one member per force, Earth Martial City already has over three hundred cultivators of Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm?

And how could each force have only one cultivator of Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm?

So this number is indeed somewhat exaggerated and remarkable...

"Earth Martial City deserves its reputation as the city with comprehensive strength in the Outer Domain," he couldn't help but mutter.

With just the cultivators of Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm, the base population in Earth Martial City is already so large. It makes one wonder that higher-level True Monarch Realm or Minor Heavenly Position cultivators, Earth Martial City likely has quite a few of them too?

Thinking this, he couldn't help but continue chatting with Long Yi. The situation of Earth Martial City is far more complex than he previously imagined. Understanding more thoroughly is more prudent.

Approximately two days later, Chen Fei stood atop a towering mountain and looked into the distance at the vast main city that stretched beyond sight. His handsome face revealed deep shock.

"Is this Earth Martial City?"

"Indeed, Brother Chen, Earth Martial City has been reached..."

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