The Shang Kingdom's northern and southern borders were connected by forty thousand miles, and the eastern and western borders were connected by fifty thousand miles. Its territory was unimaginably vast. For such a vast and boundless hegemon state, its capital city was naturally grand and majestic. Not only did most of the wealth of the Shang Dynasty gather here, it also gathered half of the super clans of the Shang Dynasty.
Yindu was one of the ten most famous cities in the world. The population inside and outside the city numbered in the millions. It could be called a magnificent city.
Xiao Chen had already been in Yindu for half a month, but he still hadn't explored the entire city. The flourishing Yindu had countless places of interest, and there were even more mysterious historical sites like the ruins of the deities.
As for the bustling places in the city, there were countless of them. Money squandering dens, brothels, wrestling arenas, gourmet palaces … More often than not, a single industry would gather together and occupy several streets.
Moreover, these could be said to be the best, for example: The Shishui Warbeast Castle's name shook the world. It was already built when the Shang Dynasty was founded, and it had been passed down for thousands of years. Legend has it that the first lord of the Shishui Warbeast Castle was a Beast God.
The Flowing Cloud Casino had also been passed down for several thousand years. It was also a bustling place in Yindu that couldn't be missed. Rumor has it that the gambling stakes in this place were extremely high. In the past, even Immortal Realm experts had gone there to gamble on their natal magic treasures.
The headquarters of the Spellbind Castle and the Moonflower Castle were located in Yindu. The two palaces in Celestial City were merely a branch palace. The most beautiful Flower Emperor and Flower Empress were also in Yindu. Back then, they only showed themselves a little bit in the Celestial City's branch palace, and it already caused a huge sensation.
The Moon Garden on the Sea coexisted elegantly and magnificently …
There was more, more …
The melodious sound of the bell reverberated. The sound of Buddha's voice resounded within the Yellow Dragon Temple. This thousand-year-old ancient temple was located within Yindu. Normally, it would be flourishing with incense and smoke lingering around it. It was like a paradise.
Xiao Chen did not come here to burn incense and pray to Buddha. He bypassed the Buddhist temples in front of him and arrived at the back of the mountain.
Back mountain. Birds were chirping, flowers were fragrant, and the scenery was beautiful. However, this was not a rare sight in the giant city of Yindu. Many of the historical sites were connected by mountains and rivers, making it look like a fairyland. The reason why Xiao Chen came here was because it was rumored that there was an Eight Trigrams Diagram carved by the Ancestor God Fuxi.
This was not a secret. All the practitioners in Yindu knew about it. Since the ancient times, there were even more practitioners who had obtained some harvest from this place.
Climbing up the three-hundred-meter-tall stone mountain, they saw a towering bluestone on top of the flat peak. There was a trace of spiritual energy rippling from it, and the more they looked at it, the more extraordinary it seemed. As time passed, it actually became blurry.
The cyan boulder seemed to have blended into this world, and in a trance, it had already turned into "Dao", with an indescribable spiritual aura.
This surprised Xiao Chen. He thought to himself that this was indeed an extraordinary item.
Xiao Chen was not moved by this scene. He took a big step forward and arrived in front of the huge azure rock. He soared into the air and leaped onto the giant stone. He looked at it normally and didn't look up to it because of the ancestor god's mark on it.
Although countless years had passed, the ancient carvings were still clearly visible. From these imprints, one could imagine the scene of Fuxi sitting cross-legged here in the past.
Gossip. Qian represented Heaven, Kun represented Earth, Kan represented Water, Li represented Fire, and Zhen represented Thunder. Gen represented mountain, Xun represented wind, and Dui represented lake.
Xiao Chen sat on the bluestone. He rubbed the carvings with his finger, tracing the trajectory of Fuxi's finger.
Many people had gained something from this. Of course, it differed from person to person, and everyone's comprehension was different.
Xiao Chen's mind wandered as he caressed the carved marks of the Eight Trigrams over and over again. Gradually, he felt that everything in front of him had become blurry. The vast and boundless void stretched as far as the eye could see. It was as if he had arrived at another space.
The stone mountain, the bluestone, the flowers and grass, the Yellow Dragon Temple, and the sunset all disappeared before his eyes. Xiao Chen sat there quietly. He was almost petrified.
Night fell, and the starlight shone down.
Xiao Chen remained motionless. He was at a loss, immersed in an illusory realm of nothingness. He only knew to keep moving forward, but he couldn't find a way out.
Only when a beam of light tore through the void and the carvings of the Eight Trigrams appeared in the vast sky did Xiao Chen wake up from his dream. He looked up in this vast and boundless void.
The eight symbols — Qian, Kun, Kan, Li, Zhen, Gen, Xun, and Dui — were actually connected to eight doors that appeared strangely in the sky.
Xiao Chen was incomparably astonished. He felt that the eight doors were connected to eight worlds. He didn't rush forward, but looked up quietly. The Eight Trigrams became blurry and returned to its original state. Then, it started to circulate from its original state until it became clear.
From nothing to something, and from something to nothing. Xiao Chen remained motionless as he watched quietly.
All of this could only be described as broad and profound. The more Xiao Chen observed, the more he felt it to be complicated and profound. The Eight Trigrams contained the laws of heaven and earth. That was the essence of ancestor god Fuxi's Dao.
Xiao Chen only left the illusory realm when the sun rose in the east.
The mountain was still that mountain, the water was still that water, and the bluestone was still that bluestone.
What was different was Xiao Chen's current mental state. He felt that his spiritual sense had become more condensed. He saw a trace of ancestor god's Dao imprint in the Eight Trigrams' evolution. This night was very important to him.
Legend had it that many practitioners had gained a lot from this place. Xiao Chen deeply believed it now. He was greatly enlightened here. Jumping off the bluestone, Xiao Chen stood on top of the rocky mountain. He moved his hands and evolved the trajectory of the Eight Trigrams. This was the result of his comprehension. It was very different from the original meaning of the Eight Trigrams.
Heaven, Earth, Water, Fire, Thunder, Mountain, Wind, and Lake, the Eight Trigrams were complex and varied. They appeared around Xiao Chen unceasingly. In the end, it was as if there were eight illusory worlds lingering around Xiao Chen.
The more Xiao Chen practiced, the more he comprehended. In the end, the entire rocky mountain was enveloped in a hazy radiance.
Divine Ability!
Xiao Chen was astonished to discover that the Eight Trigrams actually had the tendency to evolve into a Divine Ability. It might be able to give him another great Divine Ability.
The sun rose and set. Xiao Chen quietly sat on top of the rocky mountain for three days. Heaven, Earth, Water, Fire, Thunder, Mountain, Wind, and Lake, the Eight Trigrams were like eight different worlds. They gradually materialized and appeared in all directions.
On the evening of the third day, Xiao Chen opened his eyes. The Eight Trigrams were completely erased from his mind. What was left was only the Eight Trigrams.
Like a fleeting light, Xiao Chen disappeared from the rocky mountain in a split second. After that, he suddenly appeared on the bustling main street of Yindu. The "Eightfold World" divine ability had just been completed. Its power was still unknown, but its speed had increased by an unimaginable amount.
The Eightfold World seemed to be able to connect to the real space. He only needed to take a step in the eight illusory worlds, and it was as if he was flying in the real sky. It could be said to be extremely fast!
This unimaginable Divine Ability was poles apart from Fuxi's Dao. It was completely different from the true meaning of the Eight Trigrams. This was Xiao Chen's instantaneous enlightenment. In the end, it evolved into his own "Dao" and created a new Divine Ability with unfathomable power.
Now, he didn't need the Undying Divine Wings to soar in the sky.
Xiao Chen took a light step and soared in the sky at an extremely fast speed.
The Eightfold World, the power of the Divine Ability was unimaginable. It was only at the initial stage, but it was already a rare exclusive Divine Ability above the Innate Realm!
Yindu was brightly lit at night. The Flowing Cloud Casino, the Spellbind Castle, the Moonflower Castle … It was the time of indulgence.
Xiao Chen returned to the inn and continued to comprehend, entering an ethereal state.
Legend has it that there was a kind of divine ability called the Six Paths of Reincarnation. When cultivated to the pinnacle, the might would be unimaginable. Xiao Chen had a kind of ambition, he wanted to surpass the Six Paths of Reincarnation with the Eightfold World.
Early in the morning, a ray of sunlight shone into Yindu. A new day had begun. Today was different from the past. There were obviously more young people on the streets. Many scholars and beauties rushed towards the Sea Bright Moon, fearing that they would not be able to get a seat if they were late.
The Bright Moon on the Sea was a garden filled with poetic and picturesque beauty. The Moon Lake in it was famous throughout the world. If he didn't go to the Moon Lake to admire the moon, it would be equivalent to coming here for nothing.
Today, the beautiful Third Princess of the Shang Dynasty would host the Sword Calligraphy Tea Party. Yindu's geniuses were invited everywhere, and there were even many noble ladies attending. This made this tea party especially eye-catching.
Everyone knew that the beautiful Third Princess had personally come out to recruit talents for the Great Shang Dynasty. Whether it was those who wanted to make a name for themselves or those who wanted to show off in front of others, they all flocked like ducks.
Early in the morning, the Maritime Moon Garden was already crowded with people. Fortunately, the garden was vast. There were many scenic spots. It was big enough to accommodate these people.
Yindu was where more than half of the Shang Dynasty's super clans were gathered. These descendants naturally wouldn't miss this kind of opportunity. Other than the young general who was away, almost all the young descendants in the capital city had come.
Yin Feng and the others warmly greeted some of the descendants while looking for Xiao Chen's figure in the crowd. However, the sun was already high in the sky. The Sword Calligraphy Tea Party was about to begin, but they still couldn't find any trace of Xiao Chen.
"Brother Yin, you look everywhere. Your subordinates are also shifty-eyed. Could it be that you are looking for someone? Do you need me to lend you a divine hound? Haha … "
A tall and sturdy young man with a scar on his face walked over while laughing unbridledly. Behind him, there were also a few descendants from influential families. It was obvious that this group of people didn't get along with Yin Feng and the others.
"Bosch, stop provoking me. I'll teach you a lesson sooner or later!"
One of the people behind Yin Feng replied angrily.
"Haha … With just you guys? Train for a few more years. "
The young man called Bosch could be said to be as sharp as a hawk. His eyes were incomparably sharp. With the scar on his face as a foil, it gave him an indescribable sharp temperament.
Looking at Bosch leading a few people away, Yin Feng clenched his fist tightly. The few descendants behind him were also extremely angry. One of them cursed, "This arrogant baldy!"
Bosch could be considered as a top-notch expert in Yindu. Few among the descendants of influential families dared to provoke him. He was one of the tyrants of Yindu. He had an older brother who was one year older than him. Not long after he was born, he was carried away by a senior monk. And because of this, he was given the nickname — — Second Monk. As time passed, the people who hated him called him Second Baldy behind his back.
Yin Feng and the others were incomparably disappointed when they didn't see Xiao Chen arrive in the end. They really couldn't understand why this young man was so indifferent. Even this kind of distinguished meeting couldn't attract him. Could this be the character of an expert?
They did see Yan Qingcheng, Lazio, Windfeathers, Aqua, Tenvis, and the others had already entered. However, in their eyes, the two beauties were not as attractive as Xiao Chen.
"Sigh, let's go. We will most likely see Second Baldy and a few others flaunt their prowess again today."
The few of them entered the Sea of Wisdom with disappointment.
Xiao Chen had indeed almost forgotten about today's Sword Discourse Tea Party. To him, this was something that didn't matter. He came from the Pure Land and wanted to travel around the world. He wanted to temper his heart in the secular world. He didn't have any intention to serve a certain country.
He comprehended the Eightfold Worlds for a long time. Only when the sun was high up in the sky did he leisurely walk out of the inn. He ate something and strolled along the main street.
Only when it was almost noon did he remember what Yin Feng said. There would be a distinguished meeting today. The outstanding youths of Yindu would gather at the Sea of Wisdom.
He wanted to see just how powerful the young experts of the Shang Dynasty were. Only then did Xiao Chen walk towards the Sea of Wisdom unhurriedly.
No one stopped him. The Sea of Wisdom was open to everyone today. He walked past a rose garden, passed through a stone forest, climbed over two short mountains, passed through a canyon, and entered a fragrant grass garden. Xiao Chen climbed over two short mountains, passed through a canyon, and entered a fragrant grass garden. Finally, he traveled another kilometer and arrived at the shore of Moon Lake.
The Sea of Wisdom occupied a very large area. This was not an ordinary place. In Yindu City, it could be said that every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. Xiao Chen couldn't help but secretly click his tongue.
At the shore of the Moon Lake. Several thousand people gathered here. Everyone was sitting on the ground. Xiao Chen didn't squeeze his way forward. He sat at the back far away. From here, he couldn't see the scene inside at all, let alone see that devastatingly beautiful third princess.
He was interested in appreciating the beautiful scholars reciting poems and painting, but he wasn't interested in competing. He was also willing to watch the battle between practitioners. He wasn't willing to participate. Today, he was only here to watch the excitement.
Just at this time, Xiao Chen saw a familiar figure. A golden figure was running and jumping around at the shore of the Moon Lake. Although it was very far away from the crowd, Xiao Chen could still recognize it with a single glance. It was actually the descendant of the deity who participated in the finals of the Southern Wasteland's warbeast tournament, Goldie!
Three years had passed, but it didn't grow any taller. However, more than ten golden figures appeared around it. Wasn't that the Nine Lives Undying Body? Not only did it recultivate, it even increased the number of undying bodies.
Soon after. Xiao Chen discovered another multicolored Peacock King fluttering lightly not far away.
"Why are they here?"
Xiao Chen was puzzled.
The two sacred beast kings seemed to have sensed something. They looked towards Xiao Chen at the same time and revealed a doubtful expression.
Just at this time, a commotion came from the front of the crowd. Following that, Xiao Chen heard Windfeathers' angry voice.
"You all humiliated our Southern Wasteland …"
The fight had already started inside. Xiao Chen quickly stood up and walked inside.
Looking from afar, Windfeathers was covered in blood from head to toe. His body trembled as he pointed at the group of youths in front of him. He said, "There is no distinction between the noble and the lowly. You all think too highly of yourselves and look down on the Southern Wasteland. One day, the heroes of the Southern Wasteland will definitely defeat all of your Yindu's youth experts! The ones who are truly ignorant are not us, but you all. You will reap what you sow. "
It was very obvious that the irascible Windfeathers once again had a great battle with the Yindu's scions. He was still defeated and mercilessly humiliated.
Xiao Chen was speechless.
Windfeathers was a tragic expert. He was one of the four strongest in the Southern Wasteland back then, but in the end, he was defeated by Xiao Chen at the Ninth Celestial Layer. After that, he achieved great success and arrived at Yindu. However, he was still defeated by the Fourth Celestial Layer Inferno when he was at the Historia Fifth Celestial Layer. And now, he was defeated again. It was not that he was not strong enough, it was because his opponents were getting more and more terrifying.
An arrogant laughter resounded, "Haha … This is the funniest joke I've ever heard. Very well, I'll make an exception and spare your life today. I'll give you a chance to come to Yindu and take revenge. Remember, I'm called Bosch. "
"He's called Second Baldy."
No one knew who was the one who started the commotion, but he shouted from the crowd.
"Haha …"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Many palace maids at a distant place also couldn't help but cover their mouths and giggle. That place was the seat of the Shang Dynasty's third princess and Yindu's beauties.
Bosch was furious. The scar on his face trembled violently. His pair of eyes blossomed with a terrifying radiance. Everyone immediately stopped laughing and quieted down in an instant.
"Hmph, it's not that I'm looking down on the Southern Wasteland, but there really isn't a single expert among the younger generation that is worthy of me making a move."
Bosch didn't pay attention to the ashen-faced Windfeathers and returned to his own seat.
Yan Qingcheng and Lazio stepped forward to support Windfeathers and helped him back to his seat.
"Yan Qingcheng, one of the twin pearls of the Southern Wasteland, she is indeed stunning …"
"Haha … the reputation of the Southern Wasteland's beauties is well-deserved. Miss Qingcheng, this way please. The men of our Shang Dynasty are full of heroes. There will definitely be a man destined for you. "
The scions of Yindu laughed without the slightest scruple.
No matter what, Yan Qingcheng, Lazio, and Windfeathers all came from the Southern Wasteland. At this moment, they could be said to be bound by a common enemy. All of them were extremely angry.
"I, Windfeathers, will remember today's humiliation. My defeat is due to the lack of a suitable beast soul to match with the Demon Beast Art. If I can find a suitable beast soul in the future, I will definitely come to Yindu to wash away my previous humiliation!"
Windfeathers was extremely angry. He already swore in his heart that he would go to the depths of the barbarian's mountain and seek an ancient beast soul there.
Although he was not a barbarian, the Demon Beast Art he practiced also required a powerful beast soul as a cauldron. If he could find an ancient beast king's soul as a cauldron, his power would be much more terrifying than it was now. After all, the Demon Beast Art was once famous under the heavens.
"Haha … Although brother Bosch said he won't kill you, I don't want to let you go just because of your ruthless words just now. It's better if I send you on your way, you barbarian from the Southern Wasteland. It's not that I'm afraid of your revenge, it's just that I'm too lazy to make a move again in the future. "
A scion of Yindu walked out while laughing loudly. His face was full of ridicule.
However, his laughter stopped in an instant. Because a sword ray flashed past, and his head flew off. Blood splattered everywhere as his corpse fell to the ground.
Everyone turned pale with fright, causing a commotion in the venue.
A few scions stood up. One of them walked into the venue with large strides and shouted, "Who is it? Come out! You actually dare to stab me in the back, come out and fight! "
"Pfff!"
Blood splattered everywhere. This scion was also beheaded by a sword ray. His corpse fell to the ground.
"Idiot, my sword alone is enough. If I come out, you won't be able to stop me!"
A cold voice resounded in the venue. However, there was only an iron sword floating in the center of the venue.
"Who are you?"
A few scions of Yindu looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Their gaze swept across the crowd.
Even Bosch, who had just returned to his seat, withdrew his rare smile. He already stood up. He felt that this person was definitely a top-notch expert. The Imperial Sword Art had actually reached the realm of killing people without a trace. He was definitely a formidable opponent.
At a distant place, Yin Feng and the other scions were also watching. However, they did not have a grave expression. After all, that person was targeting Bosch's group.
Everyone was looking for the owner of the iron sword.
Even the third princess of the Shang Dynasty was alarmed. She was watching from a distance with a few beauties.
"Who the hell are you? Come out and stand with me."
"I'm the barbarian from the Southern Wasteland you guys are talking about. However, I want to return your words. You are all frogs at the bottom of the well. You don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is! "
The ice-cold voice resounded at the shore of the Moon Lake.
"Haha …"
Bosch laughed loudly and said, "I admit that you are an expert, and you are almost on par with me. However, I am not the strongest youth expert in Yindu. In our eyes, the Southern Wasteland is indeed not good enough! "
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