The Royal Capital of the Chu Country was incomparably vast, spanning tens of thousands of miles. It was the largest city in the Chu Country, and had the highest population, ten times that of Sky Harmony City.
At this moment, at the foot of the Royal Capital, the travel-worn Qin Wentian sat atop his horse. Lifting his head, he stared at the towering city walls, as his heart trembled.
This city wall was 15 feet tall, and was constructed from special materials. Even a cultivator at the peak of the Body Refinement Realm would not be able to move it.
"Master, we've arrived. Let's enter the city." Francis spoke in a low voice. Qin Wentian lightly nodded his head, as the two of them dismounted and walked towards the direction of the city gates, queuing up to enter the Royal Capital. Within the Royal Capital, the bluestone pavement was tens of meters wide, and the roars of demonic beasts could be heard.
"So many experts, and many of their mounts are actually demonic beasts." Qin Wentian drew in a deep breath, as waves of emotions surged in his heart. Not far away from him, there was a gigantic demonic beast. It was an Azure Ape, and on its shoulder stood a young man, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.
This Azure Ape was a 4th-grade demonic beast, comparable to a cultivator at the Arterial Circulation Realm.
Demonic beasts were divided into nine grades: 1st-grade demonic beasts, comparable to the lower 3 levels of the Body Refinement Realm; 2nd-grade demonic beasts, comparable to the middle 3 levels of the Body Refinement Realm; 3rd-grade demonic beasts, comparable to the upper 3 levels of the Body Refinement Realm.
Based on this, a 9th-grade demonic beast was already comparable to a cultivator at the peak of Yuanfu. After the 9th grade, demonic beasts could transform and shed their demonic forms.
"Junior Brother." At this moment, a voice drifted over. Qin Wentian turned his gaze over, only to see two silhouettes walking towards him from the side of the road. It was actually Luo Huan and Mountain from the Emperor Star Academy.
A smile appeared on Qin Wentian's face as he asked, "Why are you guys here?"
"Isn't it because of you, Junior Brother?" Luo Huan walked over and held onto Qin Wentian's arm, as her voluptuous body came into contact with Qin Wentian's, causing a bitter smile to appear on Qin Wentian's face. This Senior Sister of his was really … …
"The Ye Clan would often keep an eye on this place. Teacher naturally has to be more cautious. Elder sister has suffered a few days of hardship because of you." Luo Huan's voice was like an orchid, and her eyes were like silk.
"Many thanks, Senior Sister." Qin Wentian's heart was filled with gratitude. Teacher Mustang was very considerate, he was afraid that the Ye Clan would plot against him.
"Little guy, you still know how to be shy. I won't tease you anymore." Seeing the awkward look on Qin Wentian's face, Luo Huan let go of her hand. After which, her gaze landed on the snowy puppy on Qin Wentian's shoulder. "What a beautiful little fellow. Come over to Big Sister."
The eyes of the snowy puppy narrowed as it leaped into the embrace of Luo Huan. What caused everyone to be dumbfounded was that the snowy puppy's paws were placed on Luo Huan's chest, as though it was scratching something. A beautiful ravine could be faintly seen, causing black lines to appear on Qin Wentian's face. Why did he feel as though he had taken in a perverted dog …
Luo Huan also froze for a moment, before she started giggling. Her beautiful eyes stared at Qin Wentian, causing Qin Wentian to perspire in shame.
"You seem to understand your master's thoughts very well, but you're even more daring than him." Luo Huan hugged the snowy puppy as she spoke. Black lines appeared on Qin Wentian's forehead, and at this moment, Luo Huan blew a whistle, causing the sound of an eagle to resound through the air. After which, a black eagle swooped down, landing in front of Luo Huan.
"Junior Brother Qin, my name is Mountain. Luo Huan is always like this, you'll get used to it. Let's go up." Mountain seemed to be much more simple and honest, as he grinned at Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian nodded his head, thinking that he had to maintain his composure in order to be together with Luo Huan. The temptation was simply too great.
"The Royal Capital is very vast. If we don't fly, I don't know how long we'll have to walk. Let's go up, and I'll introduce you to the Royal Capital." Mountain laughed, appearing very easygoing. However, Qin Wentian had personally witnessed Mountain summoning his Demonic Ape Astral Soul and Stone Golem Astral Soul. His combat prowess was extremely tyrannical, and his defense was extremely terrifying.
Qin Wentian abandoned their horses, and the four of them mounted the black eagle. The black eagle let out a shrill cry as it soared into the skies, flying forward. Instantly, a gust of astral wind blew past, causing their robes to flutter.
"Junior Brother Qin, although the Royal Capital is vast, the distribution of population is very orderly. The area we're currently in is known as the 'Slums' District. In other words, it's a place for those who don't have any power or influence, as well as those who temporarily come to the Royal Capital. This area is the largest, and the population is also the densest. It occupies half of the entire Royal Capital, with a population of tens of millions."
Mountain's words caused Qin Wentian to be inwardly shocked. Looking down from the skies, he could see a bustling scene below. There were towering buildings, streams of people coming and going, and demonic beasts that could be used as mounts were extremely common. Even Sky Harmony City couldn't be compared to such a bustling place.
"The Royal Capital can be divided into seven main districts. The 'Slums' District is the first district; the 'Chaotic District' is the second district; the nine great academies, as well as countless clans, are the third district; the Star River Association, Divine Weapon Pavilion, as well as other major clans, are the fourth district; the nobility and aristocrats, are the fifth district; the Royal Palace, is the sixth district; and the Dark Forest, is the seventh district."
Mountain first roughly explained the layout of the Royal Capital, before explaining in detail. So it turned out that outside of the Royal Capital was the Dark Forest. Half of the Royal Capital was enveloped by this forest of demonic beasts. In other words, the Royal Palace, the Divine Weapon Pavilion, the Star River Association, the Divine Weapon Pavilion, and the nine great academies, were all surrounded by the same dangerous Dark Forest.
They viewed this dangerous Dark Forest as a place to temper themselves.
The Royal Capital was extremely vast, and there were countless clans of varying sizes. And the nine academies were located in the heart of the Royal Capital.
The speed of the black eagles was extremely terrifying, and only after four hours did they stop and hover in the air.
"Yiya."
"Roar."
The howls and howls of the demonic beasts continued unceasingly. Qin Wentian couldn't help but narrow his eyes as he stared at the horde of demonic beasts hovering in the air, as well as the mounts of the demonic beasts below.
"What is this place?" Qin Wentian's heart trembled. Below him, there were many paths that led to a gigantic arched door. The other side of the arched door was extremely spacious, and although there were many people here, there were no demonic beasts hovering in the air.
"Haha, we've already passed the first and second district. In front of us is the district of the nine academies. After we pass through that door, we will reach the core of the Royal Capital. On the other side of that door, ordinary people are not allowed to fly. Only Yuanfu Realm cultivators have the privilege to do so. And behind that arched door, is our destination, the location where the various academies conduct their recruitment tests."
"Come, let's descend." As the sound of Luo Huan's voice faded, the black eagle swooped down, landing on the ground. The endless stream of people were all heading towards the arched door.
"The start of Spring is also the recruitment period for the academies. Many of the young talents of the Chu Country would choose to come here, how could there not be many people?" Qin Wentian silently mused. In the Sky Harmony City, weren't there also countless people who yearned to enroll in the Royal Capital?
"Junior Brother Qin, there's no need for you to undergo the recruitment test. You can directly go to the examiner to receive your Emperor Star Jade Medallion, and after that, you can enter the academy. This Emperor Star Jade Medallion is something that only our Emperor Star Academy possesses, and is extremely important. Only the examiners are allowed to bring it with them every year, hence, Teacher Mustang didn't give it to you." Mountain spoke to Qin Wentian as they walked.
"Okay." Qin Wentian lightly nodded his head. At this moment, a crowd of people squeezed past.
"What's going on?" Mountain furrowed his brows as he turned his head, only to see the crowd rapidly parting to two sides. Behind them, there were dragon-horses pulling the sedan, as countless people tiptoed in the direction of the crowd.
"It's that lass, no wonder it's so lively." Luo Huan lightly smiled, as the sedan slowly moved forward. Through the veil, one could faintly see the silhouettes of two graceful figures within.
"Swish." The snowy puppy in Luo Huan's arms instantly dashed out, dashing straight towards the sedan, causing Qin Wentian to be stunned.
Inside the sedan, Mo Qingcheng also froze when she saw a snow-white silhouette leaping into her embrace. After which, she exclaimed in surprise, "Little Rascal, why are you here?"
Nolan, who was beside her, rolled her eyes, "This little rascal is really like a haunting spirit that won't go away."
Mo Qingcheng rolled her eyes at Nolan, as a light smile appeared on her face. Stretching out her hands, she pulled open the curtains, causing the gazes of many to freeze.
"How beautiful."
"So this is the number one beauty in the Chu Country. She's too beautiful. If I could share a bed with her, I would be willing to die the next day."
"What a beautiful woman." Qin Wentian had seen many beauties before. Qin Yao and Autumn Snow were all beauties of the Sky Harmony City, but when compared to this young lady in front of him, they all seemed to pale in comparison.
Mo Qingcheng also saw Qin Wentian, and after which, she gently smiled at Qin Wentian, before pulling the curtains closed.
"She smiled at me." A person beside Qin Wentian had a dumbfounded expression on his face.
"She seemed to be smiling at me."
Hearing the words of the people around him, Qin Wentian blinked his eyes. Could it be that he had the same feeling as the people around him? Earlier, he felt that the young lady had smiled at him.
"Is she beautiful?" A voice rang out.
"Yes." Qin Wentian replied in a very natural manner. After which, his countenance stiffened, as he turned his head and smiled bitterly at Luo Huan, "Senior Sister is as beautiful as her."
However, Luo Huan didn't fall for this, as she giggled and stared at him.
"Based on Senior Sister's charm, she's definitely more attractive compared to her," Qin Wentian replied, his voice trembling.
"What a sweet mouth." Luo Huan smiled, "But that lass is definitely a calamitous beauty. No wonder you were dazed for a moment. If I were a man, I would also fall for the number one beauty of Chu."
"Hehe." Mountain, who was at the side, scratched his head in agreement.
"But that's just wishful thinking. Among the 10 prodigies of the Royal Capital, there were quite a few who wanted to get their hands on her, but none of them were able to gain her favor.
"Seems like you still have some self-awareness." Luo Huan giggled, and at this moment, the snowy puppy transformed into a blur as it leapt into her embrace.
"What a lecherous dog." Luo Huan glared at Little Rascal, only to see it snuggling deeper into her embrace, looking at her with a pair of aggrieved eyes, causing one's heart to melt.
In the sedan, Nolan asked Mo Qingcheng, "Is it really him?"
"Yes, I didn't expect him to come to the Royal Capital, and that little fellow followed him." Mo Qingcheng nodded her head, "I wonder why he came to the Royal Capital."
"Why? Our great beauty Mo is showing concern for someone?" Nolan giggled as she looked at Mo Qingcheng.
"No way." Mo Qingcheng glared at Nolan.
"That's right. After all, our great beauty Mo saved the life of someone else, and you even had intimate contact with him. It's only normal for you to show concern for him. Sadly, that fellow doesn't even know you." Nolan continued with a smile. Mo Qingcheng bitterly shook her head, she was merely curious.
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