Chapter 1069: Chapter 1043: Gathering of Geniuses

“This is Jiuzhou City, undisputably the premier city within the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect territory, indeed like an Immortal City, magnificent to the extreme!”

Tangyu and the others were seeing Jiuzhou City for the first time, deeply awed by its incomparable grandeur. This was a city like no other, far surpassing those so-called Royal Cities in magnificence. With the Immortal Mist surrounding, the entire Jiuzhou City was enveloped in Immortal Qi and draped in a colorful glow. The architecture was extraordinarily grand and massive, giving a feeling of an Immortal City so striking. Moreover, the ancient aura exuding from it naturally aroused respect in people’s hearts.

Dozens of miles east of Jiuzhou City, stands a towering mountain peak, reaching into the clouds, with no end in sight. Above a thousand feet, Immortal Clouds completely wrap around the peak, obscuring the view from outside. The radiant Immortal Clouds and dazzling brilliance suffuse the world.

This is Jiuzhou Mountain, the location of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, an absolute Holy Land. Even thousands of miles away, one can see the Immortal Might of Jiuzhou Mountain.

Jiuzhou City lies at the foot of Jiuzhou Mountain, bathed in its Sacred Light, enhancing its impression as an Immortal City.

As they approached the outskirts of Jiuzhou City, the atmosphere suddenly became incredibly lively. The line of people waiting to enter the city was endless, a vast sea of humanity. Jiuzhou City has nine city gates, and viewed from afar, all nine gates currently have lines stretching thousands of feet, very majestic. Jiuzhou City already has a permanent population in the billions, with countless minor and major forces. It’s even said that all second-tier forces within the Jiuzhou Territory have their industries in Jiuzhou City, as do many third-tier forces that develop their industries into Jiuzhou City.

Additionally, Jiuzhou City has many local forces; the third-tier forces alone could number tens or even hundreds, and there may be about five second-tier forces.

The immense Jiuzhou City is like a small world of its own.

Their carriage also joined the flow of people entering the city; the crowd was too large for the carriage to advance.

Tangyu glanced around; most of the dense crowd seemed to be young boys and girls, as if here to participate in the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect’s Disciple Selection, which intrigued Tangyu since there was still about a month left for the selection. With so many people entering the city now, what kind of massive scale will the number of participants reach?

Holy Sun looked around and said, “Most people are probably here just for the excitement. There are also many merchant convoys entering the city, transporting large quantities of goods into Jiuzhou City—it’s a prime opportunity for them to make money. Regarding the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect’s disciple selection, traditionally it requires participants to be below thirty years old and at least in the fourth Mystic Law Realm to qualify. This eligibility check alone will eliminate countless people.”

“Nonetheless, the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect territory is vast, and the disciples from major forces combined make up a terrifying number. Especially with this year’s expansion in Outer Sect disciple quotas, it’s driving people mad with eagerness. It’s estimated that the number of participants will be in the millions.”

Tangyu clicked his tongue; millions truly is an exceedingly daunting figure.

And given the current trends, it could very well be possible.

Wang Qiutian suddenly pointed in a direction saying, “Look over there.” In that direction was a luxurious convoy with giant carriages pulled by top-grade Pegasi, exuding magnificence. The carriage was intricately carved with dragons and phoenixes, inlaid with gold and jade, exceedingly lavish. Furthermore, there was a guard entourage, indicating high status. From the “Blue Spirit” written on the carriages, it was clear this convoy belonged to the Blue Spirit Country’s prince.

Liu Yuanyan also cursed, “It’s just a prince. Coming for the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect’s Disciple Selection, does he need to put on such an emperor-like display? What’s the use of such grandeur? A prince is not guaranteed to be selected into the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect. However, what’s curious is that many luxurious carriages bear symbols of the Wang Family, suggesting many princes are participating in this selection. In previous editions, although princes and princesses participated, the number was not supposed to be high. This time, why does it seem there are more?”

As they spoke, the crowd erupted in a chorus of exclamations.

Tangyu and the others looked over again, seeing an Immortal Boat flying towards them; someone arrived directly by Immortal Boat. The Immortal Boat was richly decorated, very regal, clearly another figure from a Royal Family.

Holy Sun raised his brow slightly and said, “It’s indeed unusual. With their status, princes actually have no need to become disciples of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect. Not all disciples can grow to be strong. As a prince, with the full backing of a kingdom, the benefits gained are absolutely not less than those acquired at the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect. The disciples of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect are absolute elites, requiring personal prowess to vie for resources.”

“If a prince passes the selection to become an Inner Sect disciple of Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, they would receive intense cultivation. However, perhaps these princes and princesses are just aiming for the Outer Sect disciple quota—that’s for those not possessing extraordinary talent.”

“Yeah, maybe,” Liu Yuanyan nodded. “If those extraordinary talents from second-tier forces are entering the selection, you guys will face great pressure. Few slots and many competitors mean the odds of success are low.”

Tangyu’s gaze remained unwaveringly determined; no matter how difficult, this time he is resolute in succeeding.

Hua Wuliang’s gaze swept across the crowd, but his eyes didn’t rest on those princes and the like. Instead, he was specifically looking for beauties. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as if discovering a new continent and he said, “Eh, which faction is that beauty from? So pretty, I like her. Eh, that’s the Princess from Blue Spirit Country, right? She’s quite cute, my type. Eh, there’s a group of beauties over there too. Tsk tsk, each one has the look of a fairy. Not bad, not bad, looks like I’ll have to find a chance to interact with them.”

Listening to Hua Wuliang, Wang Qiutian almost kicked him off the carriage. So shameless.

“Haha, geniuses gather, beauties are as plentiful as clouds, it’s time for me, Hua Wuliang, to showcase my skills, exhibit my charm, and try to hit on some girls. Oh dear, I was so low-key before, and even then, three beauties chased me to the death. If I steal the limelight again in the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect disciple selection, wouldn’t I have three thousand beauties in my harem in the future? This, this, this, just the thought of it scares me. I’m not that capable yet, it’s so troubling,” Hua Wuliang continued.

Wang Qiutian and Liu Yuanyan couldn’t hold back anymore, too shameless.

After queuing for a long time, it was finally almost Tangyu’s turn to enter the city. At the city gate, the uniform Iron Armored City Guards looked imposing and extraordinary, each with a solemn expression, exuding immense dignity, making people dare not act rashly.

“Make way, make way, don’t block our Prince’s path!” At this moment, a reprimanding voice rang out, reaching Tangyu and his companions’ ears.

Hearing this voice, Tangyu and his companions immediately felt displeased. Each of them was proud, and being publicly reprimanded like this was naturally intolerable.

Tangyu turned to look, only to see a luxurious and domineering large carriage following behind them. The eighteen Pegasi were each majestic. A group of Silver Armored guards exuded strong momentum. On the huge carriage sat four men and one woman, seemingly princes and princesses. Beside these five people stood a stern-faced man, whose aura suggested he was in the Golden Core Realm. He unreservedly unleashed his presence, seemingly afraid others wouldn’t know he was at the Golden Core Realm.

The pride emanating from the faces of those four men and one woman, with an overbearing demeanor and a superior attitude, clearly showed that they were extremely arrogant, making it indeed irritating.

However, as prince and princess, their identity and status were evident. Many were unsatisfied, but dared only to seethe in silence. Clearly, their convoy pushed forward directly, and others could only obediently make way, allowing them to cut in line.

The one who had just spoken was a Silver Armored guard, presumably the guard captain or someone similar, looking at Tangyu and his companions with a vicious demeanor, as if shooing away flies.

Many around also looked over here, naturally displeased with such conduct, finding it unbearable. However, no one dared to say anything, keeping their complaints to themselves.

Some even sympathized with Tangyu and his companions. In such cases, if you can’t afford to provoke, then it’s best to avoid it.

Tangyu raised an eyebrow and directly spat out a word: “Scram!”

Then, ignoring them, he continued moving forward, with no intention of yielding.

Holy Sun and the others naturally would not give way, they were still irritated. So what if they’re princes? If provoked, they’ll still dare to retaliate.

Tangyu was someone who dared to kill the Prince of Liang Kingdom, so he naturally wouldn’t care about these people.

The Silver Armored guard who had just heard Tangyu’s words was instantly furious, feeling his dignity was challenged, and pointed at Tangyu again, “Wretch, courting death, aren’t you? Do you have dog eyes that did not see our Flame Nation’s Prince’s royal carriage? You bunch of wretches, quickly roll to the side and make way, can you afford the consequences of blocking the path of our Flame Nation’s Prince’s giant carriage?”

This Silver Armored guard was the typical image of a lackey.

This time Holy Sun also erupted in anger, “Scram!”

Twice responded with ‘Scram,’ the Flame Nation’s guard captain was furious, veins bursting, eager to immediately kill Tangyu and his group. On the giant carriage, those four men and one woman obviously looked over unhappily at Tangyu and his companions, especially the oldest man in the middle, whose lips curled in a few mocking cold smiles, “A bunch of senseless wretches, I think you’re courting death, daring to block the path of my Flame Cloud, you’re simply seeking death!”

Tangyu glanced over and smirked, “I don’t care if it’s Flame Cloud or Flame Dance, I don’t care if it’s Flame Nation or Fire Nation, this isn’t the place for you to flaunt your status, line up properly. Lastly, don’t provoke us, otherwise, you might not be able to bear the consequences.”