The place was as lively as before. However, Xiao Chen felt that Peach Blossom City was somewhat different.
As he walked, the City Lord's Residence came into view in the distance. Finally, Xiao Chen knew what was different.
The current Peach Blossom City was not like it was during the Peach Blossom Wine Festival. Everyone from the Righteous Dao and Demonic Dao gathered here. All sorts of scheming people came, creating chaos amid the liveliness.
Without the ostentation and chaos, Peach Blossom City was actually a quiet and reserved city.
Aside from the fine wine, Xiao Chen had some other things. The martial spirit of Peach Blossom City was very common.
Experts clashed everywhere.
Several of the cultivators even made Xiao Chen's eyes light up, making him stop and watch for a long time.
"These are the cultivators under the City Lord. What do you think? You like them, right?" Old Cui asked with a smile as he stood beside Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen replied softly, "Old Cui is being too humble. The quality and strength of these cultivators already rival that of Rank 7 sect disciples. Some of them are even comparable to the inner sect disciples of Rank 7 sects. Peach Blossom City is truly shocking. Did the City Lord specially nurture them? "
Old Cui smiled and said, "Of course, the City Lord alone cannot deter the other factions from occupying such a treasured land in the Desolate Sea. Furthermore, the City Lord will eventually reach the end of his lifespan. He has to make plans for the future of Peach Blossom City. However, the City Lord did not specially seek out these people. Most of them came because of the fame. The City Lord does not accept just anyone. "
The two chatted as they walked. After entering the City Lord's Residence, Old Cui led Xiao Chen to a quiet pavilion in the City Lord's Residence.
"Go in, then. The City Lord has been waiting for a long time."
Xiao Chen pushed open the door and entered. There was no one on the first floor or the second floor. When he reached the top floor, he saw the Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor drinking by himself.
"Greetings, Senior." Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute.
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor put down his wine cup and looked at Xiao Chen. A trace of doubt flashed in his deep, star-like eyes.
His eyes saw the hazy shadow of a dragon behind Xiao Chen. When he tried to see it clearly, he discovered that the dragon was extremely ethereal. He was actually unable to capture it.
Just as the Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor was about to forcefully capture it, a pair of dragon eyes suddenly appeared and glared at him, making his heart tremble.
What a powerful dragon might. Just what kind of bloodline is that? I can't even see it clearly.
However, it was certain that he had grasped the profound meaning of the Heaven Dragon.
The power hidden in the dragon shadow was much stronger than four years ago, almost to the point of materializing.
Interesting.
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor's expression did not change. He smiled faintly and said, "Little Friend, you really astonish me. Now that I haven't seen him for four years, even I can't look at his Dragon Might directly. "
Earlier, Xiao Chen vaguely sensed that his Dragon Might clashed with the Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor. However, he did not control it.
Instead, it was the Blue Dragon's own majesty that had spontaneously formed a counterattack after being spied on.
"City Lord is too polite."
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor did not pursue the matter. He directly said, "Old Cui already told me why you are here. Your thoughts are pretty good. You did not become blindly arrogant just because you obtained a fortuitous encounter. After all, loose cultivators are loose cultivators. Without anyone to guide them, they will either walk the Demonic Dao or remain stagnant, finding it hard to advance. After advancing to Sovereign Emperor, the resources they require will be astronomical. Without a super faction supporting them, they will not be able to sustain themselves. "
After some thought, Xiao Chen asked, "So, Senior's meaning is?"
"Join the Heavenly Alliance. You are not my disciple, and we are not master and disciple. I have no obligation to guide you. In reality, I rarely give personal guidance even to the people of Peach Blossom City. After advancing to Sovereign Emperor, I will not do meaningless things. "
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor spoke slowly as he looked at Xiao Chen, sounding extremely distant. The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor was clearly right before Xiao Chen, but he felt like an ocean separated the two.
"The Heavenly Alliance?"
Xiao Chen had heard of the Heavenly Alliance before. This was a faction formed by the peak merchant associations of the Great Thousand Realms. Aside from this, there were many grandmaster-level Alchemists and blacksmiths, mysterious and strong.
Ordinary people would find it very difficult to come into contact with the core existences of the Heavenly Alliance.
"That's right. The Heavenly Alliance. You should have heard of it before."
"Yes, I have. A Heavenly Alliance blacksmith helped me forge the saber in my hand. "
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor sighed softly. "Oh, I did not expect to come into contact with it. Don't ask me. Let me ask you first. What kind of faction do you think is considered a super faction? "
Xiao Chen thought for a while before replying, "In the northern region, the Divine Dragon Empire, the White Marsh Beast Empire, and the Heavenly Lodging Palace should be considered super factions. The six great Demonic Dao sects and the four dynasties … Rank 7 sects should be considered super factions. "
Xiao Chen had experienced the strength of the Divine Dragon Empire for himself. Just the Heaven Dragon's outer palace gave Xiao Chen the impression that it was a colossus.
Furthermore, there were six even stronger outer palaces and Ancestor Dragon City with incredibly deep accumulations.
If such factions were not considered super factions, then there would be no super factions.
"That's right. In your eyes, Rank 7 sects and the four dynasties can be considered super factions. However, in the eyes of Sovereign Emperors, aside from the Heavenly Incense, there are only eight truly super factions in the Martial Epoch's Great Thousand Realms. The Pirate Alliance, the Heavenly Alliance, the Universe Origin Sect that controls the Tianwu Dynasty, the Hidden Spirit Temple that controls the Yanwu Dynasty, the Profound Heaven Holy Land that controls the Shenwu Dynasty, the Bushin Palace that controls the eight great empires, the Demonic Dao Hall that controls the Xuewu Dynasty, and the Abyssal Underworld's Underworld God Hall. "
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor spoke tirelessly, revealing many secrets that Xiao Chen did not know.
"Since the birth of the Martial Epoch, the power structure has changed many times. After every great war between the righteous factions and demonic factions, there would be a reshuffle. After the previous great war between the righteous factions and demonic factions, these eight super factions now jointly manage the Martial Epoch.
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor looked at Xiao Chen and asked, "Do you know why I'm telling you all this?"
Xiao Chen did not understand.
"I want to broaden your horizons. I once told you that there is an existence behind the Purple Gold Dragon Emperor that you cannot offend. Actually, that is the Bushin Palace, the most ancient and mysterious existence among the eight super factions. "
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor's words deeply shocked Xiao Chen. This indeed surpassed his imagination.
He found it hard to imagine that a Rank 7 sect had such a terrifying faction behind it.
What surprised Xiao Chen even more was that the Bushin Palace existed in this world as well. He wondered if the Kunlun Realm's Bushin Palace was related to the Bushin Palace of this Great Thousand Realms.
"Before the eight super forces, all the rank seven sects are insignificant existences that can't even withstand a single blow. As a matter of fact, all the grade six and grade seven sects that you can see are inextricably linked to the various super forces. "
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor paused for a while before continuing, "For example, the Heavenly Alliance is behind Peach Blossom City. I can be so free and unfettered, occupying one of the rare treasured lands in the Desolate Sea, aside from my own strength, mostly because of the Heavenly Alliance."
Shocking news came one after another. By now, Xiao Chen was somewhat numb to it. He asked softly, "So City Lord is suggesting that I join the Heavenly Alliance?"
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor poured himself a cup of wine and smiled faintly. "Don't be so certain. It is still uncertain whether you can join the Heavenly Alliance or not. Naturally, the super factions will only take in the most talented and valuable cultivators of the Martial Epoch. You are very strong, and your bloodline and comprehension ability are pretty good. However, do you know how vast the Martial Epoch is? Just the Central Great Realm alone already has as many geniuses as there are stars in the sky, not to mention the other astral regions. Although the outer regions do not have as much Spiritual Energy as the Central Great Realm, they have many cultivators, at least a million times more than the Central Great Realm. As far as I know, you came to where you are now step by step from the outer regions. Can you guarantee that there will not be a second you in the outer regions?
"The answer is certain. There will definitely be people comparable to you in the outer regions. Due to the sheer number of them, even in a remote and desolate astral region, there will still be powerful outstanding talents."
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor's words made Xiao Chen enter deep thought. The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor's words indeed made sense.
"The main reason I want you to join the Heavenly Alliance is that, compared to the other super factions, the Heavenly Alliance is a merchant association, after all. Compared to the disciples of the other super factions, the members of the Heavenly Alliance do not have as many restrictions and can choose to withdraw at any time. For example, right now, I have practically no connection to the Heavenly Alliance. Unless I need it, I will not go to the Heavenly Alliance's headquarters. "
The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor took a sip of wine and continued, "The Heavenly Alliance's requirements for cultivators are not as strict as the other factions. For example, as long as I recommend you, you will qualify to participate in the Heavenly Alliance's selection. However, it will not be so easy for the other super factions.
"Of course, the most important reason why I want you to join the Heavenly Alliance is that I have not recommended anyone to join the Heavenly Alliance for many years already. Although I do not have a deep connection to the Heavenly Alliance, this is still a very embarrassing matter for me. I hope that you can help me gain face. "
After speaking for so long, it turned out that the last sentence was the main point.
Xiao Chen smiled bitterly in his heart. The Peach Blossom Sovereign Emperor really went around in circles.
However, without going around in circles, it would be hard for Xiao Chen to gain a general understanding of the super factions.
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