Chapter 1029: Welcoming

A multitude of yin soldiers surrounded the vast square, meticulously inspecting each cultivator who had been transported here.

Of course, after undergoing rigorous checks in the mortal realm, the actions of these yin soldiers seemed more like a formality.

If someone could deceive both Ba Wudi and Chunyu Zhongda, two Yang God True Monarchs, they could naturally deceive these yin soldiers as well.

After passing the yin soldiers' inspection, the cultivators who had been transported to the square were allowed to leave and proceed to other areas of the Yin Capital.

Meng Zhang had been closely observing Ouyang Jian's group, considering how to discreetly track their movements.

At this moment, a vehicle, escorted by a group of yin soldiers, boldly arrived by the side of the square.

The creature pulling the vehicle had a head with two horns and a fierce appearance, clearly not an ordinary being.

An elderly man, dressed in court robes and wearing a crown, stepped out of the vehicle and walked forward to greet Ouyang Jian.

Ouyang Jian's group had just passed the yin soldiers' inspection and reached the edge of the square.

Upon seeing the approaching figure, Ouyang Jian burst into hearty laughter and strode forward to meet him.

The two of them clasped hands tightly, appearing very warm and familiar. They engaged in enthusiastic conversation, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings.

"That person is an offshoot royal of our dynasty, Zhang Xingda. He and Ouyang Jian were close as life and death brothers during their lifetime."

"They fought side by side for many years and contributed greatly to the court."

"Later, during an external expedition, Zhang Xingda lost his physical body, leaving only his Primordial Spirit."

"Out of respect for his meritorious service, the Emperor sent him to the Yin Capital to assist him on the path of becoming a Ghost Deity."

Princess Chunyu had appeared by Meng Zhang's side at some point and quietly introduced the situation to him.

Meng Zhang knew that despite the separation between the mortal realm and the Netherworld, there were several ways of communication.

The Taiyi Sect's ancestral Ghost Deity resided in the Netherworld, and Meng Zhang had communicated with him multiple times.

It seemed that Ouyang Jian had informed this old friend of his arrival in the Yin Capital in advance, which was why Zhang Xingda had come to welcome him.

Both in terms of grandeur and Cultivation Base, Zhang Xingda was doing quite well in the Yin Capital and had achieved certain accomplishments on the path of the Ghost Deity.

Princess Chunyu knew that Meng Zhang was interested in information related to Ouyang Jian.

In this exchange, Meng Zhang had used the "Melody of the Sea Scripture" obtained from the Sea Spirit Sect to access a special channel and come to the Yin Capital.

Princess Chunyu wasn't concerned about his intentions.

Whether he sought Netherworld's unique products, used its environment to cultivate Divine Abilities, or even intended to disrupt Ouyang Huajin's practice, Princess Chunyu wouldn't interfere.

As a royal Primordial Spirit, she was privy to many of the Yin Capital's secrets.

If Meng Zhang engaged in any actions that endangered the Yin Capital or compromised the interests of the Dali Dynasty, the Yin Capital had the power to suppress him.

However, due to the "Melody of the Sea Scripture" not being in his possession yet, Princess Chunyu aimed to maintain a positive relationship with Meng Zhang and absolutely hoped he wouldn't encounter any accidents.

"Zhang Xingda isn't only a well-known strong figure among the Yin Capital's Ghost Deities, but he also holds a high position and wields significant authority here."

"With his assistance, everything in the Yin Capital goes very smoothly."

Princess Chunyu's words were actually implying to Meng Zhang that if he had any intentions towards Ouyang Jian's group, he should better reconsider. Not to mention their strengths, the assistance they had in the Yin Capital surpassed Meng Zhang's capabilities.

After a lively conversation, Zhang Xingda and Ouyang Jian bid farewell, and Zhang Xingda invited Ouyang Jian's group onto his vehicle before leaving the area.

Glancing at the departing vehicle, Princess Chunyu smiled.

"It seems that Zhang Xingda is hosting an event to welcome his old friends.""I heard before that Zhang Xingda is a frequent visitor to the Le Soul Tower when he's in the Yin Capital."

"They're probably going to take quite a while; it won't be a matter of one or two hours at all."

"Brother Meng, I suppose this is your first time in the Yin Capital. Let me show you around and have some fun here."

Meng Zhang knew that he would have a difficult time discreetly tracking Ouyang Jian's group on his own.

At the moment, his best option was to summon the Ghost Deity Shou Zheng as quickly as possible to see if he had any good ideas.

"Your Highness, I'm a bit tired from the journey here and would like to rest for a while before considering touring the Yin Capital. Could I trouble Your Highness to recommend a quiet place for me to rest?"

Upon hearing Meng Zhang's request, Princess Chunyu showed no sign of displeasure.

After both she and Meng Zhang quickly passed the inspection, she led him away from the large square and flew southwards.

The square was located in a relatively central area of the Yin Capital and was guarded year-round by yin soldiers led by powerful Ghost Deities.

Leaving the square was a bit easier, as it only involved a routine check. If one were to enter the city, they would have to undergo thorough inspections multiple times.

Even as a royal princess, she couldn't escape these checks.

The Yin Capital, a city established in the Netherworld, couldn't be compared to the capital city in the mortal realm, but it was still a sizable city.

The sky in the Netherworld was always hazy, shrouded in darkness both above and below.

However, the Yin Capital was perpetually bathed in a yellow glow.

While both Ghosts and accomplished Cultivators had the ability to see in the dark, Cultivators from the mortal realm were accustomed to light. Moreover, the city's radiance held a particular allure for the Ghosts.

In the Yin Capital, there were no prohibitions against flying in the sky.

This was mainly because many Ghosts used flying or floating as their primary means of movement.

Princess Chunyu led Meng Zhang in low-altitude flight towards their destination.

Along the way, Meng Zhang also looked around with interest, taking in the sights.

The city of the Yin Capital itself didn't hold anything particularly noteworthy. From an architectural perspective, it wasn't too different from cities in the mortal realm.

However, the residents of this city were primarily various types of Ghosts. Occasionally, one could spot one or two human Cultivators.

Among these human Cultivators, apart from the people who had been transported alongside Meng Zhang, there were also a few unfamiliar faces.

Meng Zhang's interest was piqued. Could it be that there were other passages from the mortal realm to the Yin Capital?

He tentatively asked Princess Chunyu a few questions.

She had been very warm towards Meng Zhang before, but now she changed the topic in an unnatural manner, avoiding answering this question.

Since Princess Chunyu didn't want to answer, Meng Zhang couldn't press her further. He could only discreetly take note of this matter.

A significant portion of Ghosts in the Netherworld lacked rationality.

However, the Ghosts residing in the Yin Capital mostly possessed a certain level of intelligence.

They understood and abided by the city's laws, living their lives in the city just like residents in the mortal realm.

The city was spacious but also felt rather desolate. Often, one would need to fly some distance out to encounter any Ghosts.

The Yin Capital was well-organized, divided into various functional zones.

There were residential areas, markets, inner cities, barracks...

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