When the surrounding ships and cultivators riding on Spirit Beasts saw the banners on the warships, they all gave way.
The guards in front of the city gate also glanced at the people on the bow of the ship and ignored them.
They did not even need to pay the entrance tax; they were allowed to pass without any obstruction.
After passing through the tunnel under the city walls, the view before the crowd suddenly widened. Countless people moved about on the streets on both sides of the river.
There were cultivators from the various nations and Fiend Race cultivators. There were many of them, so many that they could not be counted. It was very bustling.
The surrounding buildings all looked very grand. They still maintained the characteristics of the Tianwu Dynasty, making them feel like they had traveled to ten thousand years ago.
"Is this Desolate City?" On the deck, outstanding talents from all over the world sighed in their hearts.
The other cultivators, including Xiao Chen, also looked around curiously. Just at this moment, a huge warship several stories tall appeared before everyone's eyes.
This could no longer be described as a warship. It was simply a moving castle on the water.
There were three golden banners on the bow of the warship. The words "Treasured Moon Pavilion" were written on the banners in bold strokes.
Xia Xiyan, who was beside Xiao Chen, said, "This is the Treasured Moon Pavilion, the largest auction house in Desolate City. They hold a large-scale auction every month."
Xiao Chen was surprised. He asked, "You've been to Desolate City before?"
Xia Xiyan nodded and said, "I've been here a few times. The Treasured Moon Pavilion has many good things. There will definitely be plenty of martial arts manuals that you are looking for."
Xiao Chen felt it was strange. He asked, "How did you know that I was looking for martial arts manuals?"
Xiao Chen's martial arts were actually not weak. His Medial Grade Earth Ranked Fist Technique was sufficient for him to deal with most cultivators of the same cultivation realm. However, he was slightly inferior to the geniuses of the same generation.
Among the same generation, at his cultivation realm, which one of them did not learn Superior Grade Earth Ranked Martial Techniques or even peak Superior Grade Earth Ranked Martial Techniques?
Xia Xiyan smiled and said, "Everyone can tell that if your martial arts improved and combined it with your physical body, you might be able to fight on equal footing with Shi Feng without even drawing your saber."
Xiao Chen felt relieved. Xia Xiyan had watched so many of his matches. It was not strange for her to be suspicious of him.
"It's a pity that the Treasured Moon Tower only holds a large-scale auction once every six months. Only then will there be real top-notch treasures."
"If you are in urgent need of fist and leg related Martial Techniques, you can go to the Ancient Desolate Underground Market to take a look. There are all sorts of people there. You might be able to find something good there."
Xia Xiyan did not stop talking. She introduced many things to Xiao Chen. The matters of Desolate City were an eye-opener for Xiao Chen.
Rivers crisscrossed the desolate city. The black warship followed the river, and after making several turns, it stopped at a bank.
Li Xiuzhu came out of the ship's hold and led the group ashore. One hour later, he led the group to a plaza.
A statue several hundred meters tall stood on a tall platform in the center of the plaza. The statue held a sword and pointed it at the sky. This was the Tianwu Emperor, who founded the Tianwu Dynasty. This statue had stood there for an unknown period of time.
A simple and vast aura came from the statue, spreading throughout the entire plaza. When the group walked in the middle, they could feel a strange solemnity.
Around the statue were ten or so sturdy arenas arranged neatly. There were already many people gathered at the feet of the statue.
An assistant beside Li Xiuzhu introduced, "The second round of arena battles will be held in the Tianwu Plaza. The exact date has not been decided yet.
"However, you can rest assured. I know that you have fought many battles and will need to recuperate. It will not be held anytime soon."
When the group heard this, they relaxed slightly. They had fought a hundred battles in six days. Furthermore, they were all high-intensity battles. Without sufficient time to rest, it would be difficult for them to return to their peak state.
The people gathered at the feet of the statue were divided into three groups. If there were no surprises, they should be the outstanding talents of the other three islands that had passed the first round of selection.
Xiao Chen swept his gaze through the three groups of people. He revealed a slightly astonished expression. Duanmuqing, Ji Changkong, Chu Chaoyun, Mu Chengxue, and Hua Yunfei were all here as well.
Unexpectedly, these five people were all Medial Grade Martial Kings. However, after thinking about it, Xiao Chen did not care about it.
If Xiao Chen had not cultivated a Heaven Ranked Cultivation Technique and consumed a large number of natural treasures when he made his breakthrough, resulting in such a large number of cultivators, he would not be surprised.
Now that Xiao Chen was a Superior Grade Martial King, there should not be any surprises. Furthermore, cultivation was never the only factor in combat prowess.
Unless there was a difference in cultivation realm, for example, if Xiao Chen faced a half-step Martial Monarch, even the weakest half-step Martial Monarch would not be a match for him.
Seeing Xiao Chen and the others arrive, the participants of the other islands looked over as well.
"I heard that someone obtained a hundred consecutive victories on Longyang Island. I wonder who it is?"
"He is not simple. The Beast Taming Abode's Zuo Mo is so strong. However, he only obtained seventy consecutive victories on the northern islands before ending in a draw."
"One of the three great experts of the Myriad Fiend Palace, Chu Mu, only obtained sixty consecutive victories. Unexpectedly, this person obtained a hundred consecutive victories. He is not simple."
The crowd started discussing in soft voices. They were all curious about this person who obtained a hundred consecutive victories.
Hua Yunfei looked around and his expression suddenly changed. He said to Mu Chengxue and Ji Changkong, "Look over there. Who is it?"
The few of them quickly looked over and discovered Xiao Chen in white robes. He stood calmly in the crowd.
Ji Changkong clenched his fists tightly, cracking his knuckles. His gaze turned sinister as he said coldly, "Good, you came at the right time. I will repay you a hundredfold for the humiliation you gave me back then."
Mu Chengxue's expression was unsightly as well. When he sensed Xiao Chen's cultivation, he felt it was strange. He said, "He seems to be only an Inferior Grade Martial King, right? How did he get invited to participate in the Ancient Desolate Tower's competition? "
Hua Yunfei mocked, "He probably got in because of his connections. Coincidentally, we can show him his true colors in the arena battles."
Half a year ago, in the battle at the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, Xiao Chen had defeated all the major powers of the Great Qin Nation by himself, becoming famous in one fell swoop.
To these people, who had been regarded as the proud sons of heaven in the Great Qin Nation since they were young, this was undoubtedly a great humiliation.
The most important thing was that even before this, Xiao Chen had been a minor character that they could kill with a casual pinch of their fingers.
However, one year later, he swept through everyone. With such a huge difference, no one would be willing to accept it.
On the contrary, Duanmuqing's gaze was very calm; there were not many fluctuations in it.
It was as she said, the battle at the Heavenly Saber Pavilion had resolved the grudge between her and Xiao Chen. If she kept thinking about it, it would only cause her mental state to become even more unstable.
As for Chu Chaoyun, he did not hear the conversation of the crowd at all. He was staring at the Tianwu Emperor's statue, his expression changing unpredictably.
"Xiu!"
Just at this moment, a few old men descended from the tall platform. They were wearing the same clothes as Li Xiuzhu, but there were two more golden lines on their collars. Clearly, they were of a higher rank.
The leader of the group swept his gaze around, and a formless might spread out. The entire place immediately fell silent.
"The second round of selection will be held ten days from now. I hope everyone will gather here at that time. If you fail to show up, you will be considered to have given up."
Following that, the old man gave a simple explanation of the rules of the arena battles. Within two days, everyone would have to fight thirty matches.
There would be fifteen matches in a day. The victor would receive two points, the loser would lose two points, and a draw would result in one point.
The opponents would be determined randomly by drawing lots. After the arena battles ended, the top twenty people would obtain the qualifications to enter the Ancient Desolate Tower.
After the old man finished speaking, he did not say anything more. Everyone returned to the Ancient Desolate Tower and began their final push in the remaining ten days.
In ten days, Xiao Chen should be able to reach Great Perfection in the Firmament Body Tempering Art's fourth layer. He should be able to open the remaining four acupoints on his left arm.
In terms of pure strength, he should be able to reach four hundred thousand kilograms of force. If he combined it with his Vital Qi, he should have no difficulty reaching five hundred thousand kilograms of force.
If he could obtain a Superior Grade Earth Ranked Fist Technique or a peak Superior Grade Earth Ranked Fist Technique, he would definitely be able to enter the top twenty.
Xiao Chen thought to himself as he headed out of the plaza.
"Xiao Chen, wait up!"
Just at this moment, Xia Xiyan's voice came from behind him.
Xia Xiyan said softly, "You should not have a place to stay in Desolate City, right? My Thousand Sword Pavilion has a special branch in Desolate City. Would you like to stay there? I guarantee that you will be able to cultivate in peace."
After Xia Xiyan spoke, she looked at Xiao Chen in anticipation. She hoped that he would agree.
The strength that Xiao Chen had displayed was sufficient for him to enter the top fifty of the Five Nation Youth Competition.
Xiao Chen was someone who could definitely obtain Luck. It was just a matter of how much.
Such a person was worth roping in for Xia Xiyan. Furthermore, Xia Xiyan was now a inheritor of the Thousand Sword Pavilion. If nothing unexpected happened, she would be the next Sect Leader of the Thousand Sword Pavilion.
If Xia Xiyan established a good relationship with Xiao Chen now, when Xiao Chen grew up, he would be a great help to the Thousand Sword Pavilion.
Even without considering his strength, Xiao Chen's character suited Xia Xiyan's taste. He was neither arrogant nor rash, calm and collected. He was not the kind of person who would betray his friends.
No matter how Xia Xiyan looked at it, such a person was worth befriending.
Xiao Chen smiled gently and rejected, "Many thanks for your kind intentions. I am used to being alone."
Xia Xiyan felt somewhat disappointed. She said, "Very well. If you run into any trouble, you can come to the Thousand Sword Pavilion to look for me at any time."
After Xia Xiyan spoke, she gave Xiao Chen the address of the Thousand Sword Pavilion branch in detail.
Xiao Chen nodded in agreement and thanked the other party again. He knew that this was a promise.
Xiao Chen was indeed in some trouble now. He had not been in the Ancient Desolate Land for long. Although he could use the two medallions to deal with it, that was a last resort. It was best not to use it.
After Xiao Chen took his leave, he found a restaurant to eat. Then, he asked the waiter about a courtyard he could rent.
Before the sky turned dark, Xiao Chen found a courtyard that he was satisfied with. The price was two thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones a day.
Xiao Chen practiced some Fist Techniques in the courtyard and practiced the Wukui Saber Technique. Finally, he took out two Medial Grade Spirit Stones and sat down cross-legged to cultivate.
The vast Essence in the Spirit Stones quickly poured into Xiao Chen's body. After a great cycle, it turned into a pure Essence liquid and dripped into the Qi whirlpool.
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