Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 928 - 36: The Shocking Encounter with Da Xia’s Emperor (3 updates of 10,000 words, please subscribe!)

Chapter 928: Chapter 36: The Shocking Encounter with Da Xia’s Emperor (3 updates of 10,000 words, please subscribe!)

The Gray Domain, speaking in terms of overall strength, the Human Clan is weaker than the Tiankui Clan, the Blood Orchid Clan, as well as the Teng Snake Clan and the Jiuying Clan.

Of course, the main reason is that these four exotic tribes consistently present a united front against the outside world, hinting at an alliance to suppress the Human Clan, for fear of its rise.

Such cases are actually not limited to the Gray Domain; in other realms, it is also not uncommon.

Because, in past eras, among the Ten Thousand Tribes, the number and strength of powerful warriors from the Human Clan were enough to rank at the forefront, making other races wary.

A significant reason for this is because the Human Clan’s ability to procreate surpasses that of other tribes by a lot, and with the added benefit of number, there will always be periods when there’s an explosion of powerful beings in the Human Clan.

Moreover, the Tiankui Clan, the Blood Orchid Clan, as well as the Teng Snake Clan and the Jiuying Clan, were not original inhabitants of the upper realms in ancient times, but rather, came from another grand world beyond the heavens.

For various reasons combined, when facing the Human Clan, some exotic tribes will be united against outside forces, opposing the Human Clan.

And as the leading force of the Human Clan in the Gray Domain, the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty felt honored upon hearing about the extraordinary abilities of the Ninth Prince Gu Yan.

This was also the goal of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty: to spread the word of Gu Yan’s extraordinary prowess far and wide, to build momentum for him.

It has to be said that, as things stand, this approach has been very successful.

But at this moment, an untimely voice rang out, causing everyone who heard it to startle.

"What did you say?" Inside a tavern, they quickly turned their heads, looking towards a young man.

"Are you drunk, spouting nonsense here?" A few frowned, their expressions growing colder.

"I didn’t talk nonsense!" The young man had a rather timid nature and had spoken merely to show off his quick wit, only to regret it as soon as the words left his mouth.

"What do you know?" At this point, many were curious and turned to look at him.

After hesitating for a moment, the young man said, "I also heard it during an after-dinner conversation, that His Highness Gu Yan, the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, once descended to the lower realm in spirit stealthily and was defeated by that peerless talent from Qingzhou known in the upper realm."

"Is this matter credible?" The crowd furrowed their brows in thought. They knew of the five great sacred sites of the Vault of Sky Sword Sect, and the descent of their holy son. But as for Gu Yan having descended before, they genuinely did not know.

At the same time, they also glanced at the young man. Many were aware of the trouble that can arise from careless talk, so they did not discuss the topic much and quickly moved on.

In the distance, Gu Chen, having heard this piece of news, was also surprised, wondering who could have such extensive knowledge.

This matter was supposed to be very secret, known only to the people from Qingzhou, Gu Qingyan, the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, and Gu Yan himself.

Straight away, he shook his head and decided not to pay it any mind, heading towards the location of this grand gathering.

This day, the talents of Qingzhou converged, with individuals from various sacred sites, major sects, and colossal forces like the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, as well as the Tiankui Clan, the Blood Orchid Clan, the Teng Snake Clan, and the Jiuying Clan, all arriving here.

The state city of Qingzhou instantly became bustling with activity. Fortunately, the city was vast enough to accommodate an innumerable number of beings.

"Look quickly, the people from the sacred land, the Vault of Sky Sword Sect, have arrived!"

At that moment, someone shouted, and not far away, a group of figures with sharp auras and long swords on their backs were approaching.

Among them, a handsome young man with an impressive stature and jet-black hair walked at the front, his spine straight as a divine sword, and his demeanor indifferent, standing out in any crowd as a crane among chickens.

This person was none other than Fu Ling, the holy son of the Vault of Sky Sword Sect!

At the same time, he was also one of Gu Chen’s "old acquaintances."

As a sacred land, the Vault of Sky Sword Sect was indeed very prominent in the Gray Domain. Although their holy son Fu Ling might not be as extraordinary as Gu Yan, the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, and was not ranked on the Domain’s Golden List, he was still quite prominent among the younger generation.

When Fu Ling and the Vault of Sky Sword Sect people appeared here, Gu Chen naturally saw them as well.

Currently, Fu Ling had reached the limit of great completion in the realm of Heavenly Man. He was attending this event with the intention of breaking through the martial realm, and then smoothly stepping into the Cave Heaven Realm.

Fu Ling still carried his usual pride, and with his background and strength, it was indeed difficult for him to find many who could catch his eye.

Soon after Fu Ling’s arrival, the troops from Mount Tianzhu, along with the Holy Son He Lianying, also showed up.

What followed was the arrival of Xu Ziqing from the Five Elements Sect, Fang Lian from the Pure Yang Martial Sect, and Shen Tianchi from Burning Heaven Valley, each following the members of their own sects to this place.

Gu Chen stood in the distance, quietly watching them. In the past, these so-called holy sons were far above him in realm; when Gu Chen was only in the Divine Intent Realm, they had already reached the Heavenly Man Realm.

In Qingzhou, their appearance created a huge disturbance, causing countless commoners to be fearful and also brought Gu Chen no small amount of trouble.

Now, having crossed into another realm and not having seen them for over two years, Fu Ling and the others’ realms were still at the peak of the Heavenly Man Realm, while Gu Chen had already reached the Cave Heaven Realm, and condensed a hundred Heavenly Veins.

In this moment, watching his former rivals, Gu Chen couldn’t help but feel a sense of how things and people change over time.

"The Ninth Prince from the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has arrived!" Witnessing this scene, countless people exclaimed.

Gu Yan, now the most sought after individual among the younger generation in the entire Gray Domain, was admired by countless others. Moreover, this event was in part also initiated because of him.

Therefore, when word came that Gu Yan had arrived, all eyes were on him for a moment, and the intensity of their gazes far surpassed that of any other brilliant youth.

Even Gu Chen directed his gaze over, wanting to see what the situation was now like for his old rival.

At that moment, not far away, a splendid, golden chariot appeared. Gu Yan sat up straight, his black hair falling loosely, his eyes shining brightly whenever they opened and closed. The aura surrounding him was mysterious and powerful, and his vitality surged with a noble air flowing subtly around him.

He sat in the chariot, his countenance stern and his presence formidable, untouchable, resembling a young emperor on an expedition, full of majesty!

"The big picture is set, it seems that Prince Gu Yan becoming the crown prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty is all but certain," someone sighed.

At the same time, there was a woman of exceptional beauty by his side, her delicate features vivid and three-dimensional, and her snow-white skin complemented her phoenix eyes. The way her eyes moved could sway the hearts of those who beheld her.

The two together looked like a pair of divine figures, striking an exquisite picture of harmony.

"This lady, if nothing unexpected occurs, must surely be the heir from the secluded Taoxu Road’s Lingdao Mountain," someone in the crowd revealed the truth.

"It seems that His Royal Highness, the Ninth Prince, has given up on the holy maiden of Taoxu Road," they added.

Chu Yue Ling, the holy maiden of Taoxu Road, was renowned throughout the 3,600 domains of the Upper Realm, exceptionally extraordinary and long since listed on the domain’s leaderboard. Countless men in the Upper Realm admired her from afar.

Gu Yan, the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, was one of them, having tried to approach her multiple times. However, she remained indifferent, and their different domains ultimately meant he had to let go of pursuing Chu Yue Ling and instead chose the woman from Lingdao Mountain beside him.

Of course, getting close to Chu Yue Ling was primarily with the intent of securing the crown prince position in the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty. Now that he was about to succeed, the woman from Lingdao Mountain by his side was of greater help and had given him her approval, hence Gu Yan could let go of the small cares in his heart.

On this day, many forces from the Human Clan had arrived, including the Red Cloud Sect, the Wanfu Xuan Sect, the Xuan Yi Sect, and the Bi Bo Sect, among others.

The next day, the sky changed abruptly as a vast expanse of blood-red clouds emerged. A group of humanoid creatures riding on the blood clouds approached from the horizon, reaching this location.

"It’s the Blood Orchid Clan from the different tribes!" Recognizing the spectacle, people instantly knew which tribe had arrived, and their expressions grew somber.

The strongest youth of the Blood Orchid Clan was a bewitching woman with long, blood-red hair who had recently broken through to the Cave Heaven Realm, ascending the leaderboard of the domains.

Following the Blood Orchid Clan, the Tiankui Clan from the different tribes arrived. They shone like suns in the sky, coming to Qingzhou’s state city, attracting the attention of countless people.

The most powerful of the younger generation of the Tiankui Clan was a dazzling man whose body emitted fierce golden light, strikingly handsome as if he were a young sun god, captivating and radiant wherever he went.

On the third day, the Teng Snake Clan and the Jiuying Clan arrived. The sky was filled with dark clouds, and the air felt almost solidified, as an invisible but immense pressure loomed.

The young leader of the Teng Snake Clan had a cold gaze and a slender figure, with vertical pupils that emitted an aura of danger, giving off a somewhat terrifying presence.

As for the Jiuying Clan’s strongest youth, he seemed rather ordinary compared to the former, but wherever he went, all plants withered away, suggesting that his body carried a deadly poison.

"Jiuying, rumored to have nine heads—so long as one head remains, it can be immortal!" The people of the Human Clan watched as the four great different tribes arrived, their faces etched with deep concern.

"They are all very strong," Gu Chen observed from a distance. These four great different tribes’ youth were not to be underestimated; at least from his view, they were stronger than many of the Human Clan’s brilliant youths.

Especially the leading three men and one woman, they were even more extraordinary. With Gu Yan and the heir of the secluded Taoxu Road not emerging, no one would be able to deal with them.

From his observations, the so-called strongest youths of the Gray Domain had only recently broken through to the Cave Heaven Realm.

And only by reaching such a level could one be considered the strongest of the younger generation.

As for Fu Ling of the Vault of Sky Sword Sect, He Lianying from Mount Tianzhu, Xu Ziqing from the Five Elements Sect, Fang Lian of the Pure Yang Martial Sect, and Shen Tianchi from Burning Heaven Valley, they were not a concern, falling far short of the distance from Gu Yan and others.

Advancing from the Heavenly Human Realm to the Cave Heaven Realm was not so easy.

Even Gu Chen, without the aid of a Breakthrough Pill, would have had stayed there for at least several months, not to mention others.

As for Gu Yan, he had lingered in the Heavenly Human Realm for one to two years before breaking through.

Of course, soon after, a Cave Heaven from the previous era would open, and within it might be opportunities to help people like Fu Ling break through. This was their primary purpose for coming here.

"Hmm?!"

Suddenly, when the grand assembly began and countless beings started to register, Gu Chen walking among the crowd caught sight of a familiar figure not far away.

"Is that..." At that moment, Gu Chen’s eyes widened with astonishment.

In his view, a middle-aged man stood at a distance, with resolute features and a broad, upright back. His tall and sturdy figure had broad shoulders, clearly indicating a person of unwavering will.

At the same time, imperceptibly, around him, there emanated a faint imperial aura, with every movement carrying great dignity, someone who undoubtedly had once held a high position.

"The Emperor?!"

Gu Chen was shocked. He never expected that in the Upper Realm, at this place, he would see the legendary emperor of Da Xia, the exceptional ruler who had nearly unified the world in a reign that stretched over twenty years.

Moreover, this emperor from Da Xia was hailed as a peerless sovereign in the history of the Nine Provinces; were it not for Gu Chen’s emergence, no one would have been his match in deeds or cultivation.

Gu Chen never imagined that he would one day meet this legendary figure from Da Xia here.