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Chapter 216: Arrival in Zhao Land
In ancient times, the entire Primordial Continent was divided into nine parts, each representing a continent. Therefore, the Ancient Primordial Continent was also known as the Nine Continents Mainland. However, due to a great war, five of the continents were affected, collapsing into numerous islands of varying sizes. Only the Eastern Victory Divine Continent, Nanzhan Buzhou, Western Bull Hezhou, and Northern Julu Continent remained relatively intact.
As time passed, the geography gradually changed. Those islands eventually connected and were collectively referred to as the Overseas Islands. The remaining four continents also underwent changes and were re-divided into nine new regions: Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Yu Province, Qingzhou, Yanzhou, Yongzhou, Youzhou, Ji Province, and Bingzhou.
Although the Nine Continents had transformed into nine provinces, logically the continent should have been renamed Jiuzhou Continent. However, it retained its old name; the Nine Continents Mainland continued to be called Nine Continents Mainland. This Nine Continents Mainland was no longer the same as before but was now a region formed by nine provinces and the Overseas Islands.
To reach the Overseas Islands, one must traverse treacherous seas and face countless monsters and fierce beasts. As a result, little is known about the situation on the Overseas Islands. Most humans on the Nine Continents Mainland live within these nine provinces; in many people's minds, Nine Continents Mainland refers solely to these nine major provinces.
The nine provinces are not governed by a single nation but belong to nine different countries. Yang, Jing, Yu, Qing, Yan, Yong, You, Ji, and Bing represent nine empires: Qi, Chu, Han, Yan, Korea, Song, Zhao, Wei, and Qin.
Each of these Nine Great Empires is immensely powerful. With vast territories and populations in the millions, each empire's soldiers number in the hundreds of thousands. Because each empire is so strong and interconnected through alliances and rivalries, after countless years, these nine empires remain distinct entities that cannot easily overpower one another.
Bingzhou is one of the provinces and is the territory of Zhao among the nine nations. Located in the northern wilderness of the continent with a fierce culture, Zhao's soldiers are known for their bravery. Additionally, Bingzhou is rich in horses, making Zhao's cavalry renowned as the strongest among the nine nations.
Thus, although Zhao is not the most powerful empire among the nine nations, it has a formidable reputation that few dare to provoke lightly.
In a forest located in the northwest of Bingzhou where wild beasts often roam and few dare to venture—even hunters who rely on hunting for a living avoid this area—today an unusual group of young men and women has appeared.
These young people are all in their twenties or close to thirty but exude an impressive aura with sharp gazes. Although they stand somewhat scattered around two women in the center they are subtly protecting them. The beauty of these two women is astonishing.
The woman on the left is tall and strikingly beautiful; her cold demeanor only enhances her allure. Her martial arts robe accentuates her perfect figure—curvaceous in all the right places—making it hard for any man not to notice her.
The woman on the right is equally captivating. With long blue hair and a serene presence as she sits quietly, her black eyes resemble two pools of autumn water. Her fair skin shines like fine jade; her fluttering eyelashes are lively and enchanting. Her slightly upturned lips are irresistibly charming. Dressed in a white long dress that makes her appear ethereal like a celestial being descending to earth—her grace captivates even from afar.
These two are none other than Tang Yuexi from Wings of Wind Continent and her senior sister Liu Mei. The guards beside them come from Thunder Continent; they belong to the same team and were specifically arranged by Yan Ruoyun.
“Tang Yuexi, it’s not safe here on Nine Continents Mainland right now; why did you insist on coming now?” Liu Mei looked at Tang Yuexi with some displeasure. If it weren't for Tang Yuexi's insistence on coming here herself, she would have chosen to stay in Thunder Continent until things settled down before arriving. Currently, there are still no experts from Wings of Wind Continent here; even those young talents who came through spatial passages are far away from them. Besides these people present now, there is no one else who can ensure their safety.
“Senior sister, look how beautiful this landscape is! The water here is so clear and blue; this is Nine Continents Mainland…”
Tang Yuexi, however, did not pay attention to Liu Mei's reproach. A faint smile graced her lips as she pointed towards the distance, and a hint of joy unconsciously flickered in her charming eyes.
"You..."
Liu Mei looked at Tang Yuexi with helplessness, a fleeting look of indulgence in her eyes, ultimately left speechless.
Around them, the others began to chat casually. Although there were more than ten people present, they roughly divided into two groups. One group consisted of disciples from Thunder Temple under Yan Ruoyun, while the other group comprised Loose Cultivators who had benefited from Yan Ruoyun. Despite collaborating together, their interactions were not particularly pleasant, and even now, they clearly stood on opposite sides.
"Li Ge, where has that Sun Zhe gone? Hasn't he been gone for too long? Did he run away?"
A man with thick brows and big eyes asked a Black-Clad Youth beside him. Judging by their attire, it was clear they belonged to the Loose Cultivator group. Surrounding them were more than ten others, but the black-clad man's aura was noticeably more imposing than the rest, suggesting he was the leader of this group of Loose Cultivators.
Upon hearing this, the black-clad man known as Li Ge frowned and coldly glanced at the man before replying indifferently, "He is our captain."
"Hmph, what captain? I don't think his strength is much better than yours, Li Ge. He only got the captain position because he climbed up Thunder Temple's ranks. If it were me, you would be the most suitable captain," the Thick-Browed Man said dismissively with a slight curl of his lips.
"Yeah, I also think that Sun Zhe isn't that strong. Even in the Selection Trial, he just got lucky. Besides, who among us could pass the Selection Trial without some skill? Of course, I believe Li Ge is the strongest. It seems you didn't even use your Cloudpiercing Bow during the Competition, right? Sun Zhe may be strong, but he's still a bit lacking compared to you," another person chimed in.
Although the black-clad man did not speak, his eyes flickered slightly. Despite being a Loose Cultivator, his strength was formidable; in fact, he had ranked higher than Sun Zhe on the Star Ranking List. Li Zhen and his Cloudpiercing Bow were well-known throughout Thunder Continent; even core disciples from various sects would not dare to underestimate him.
Originally, Yan Ruoyun intended for him to lead the team to protect Tang Yuexi. However, after witnessing Sun Zhe's performance later on in the list, Yan Ruoyun changed his mind. Although Li Zhen kept his thoughts to himself, he had his own reasons for agreeing to Yan Ruoyun's request.
Looking up at Tang Yuexi leaning against a boulder, a trace of admiration flashed through Li Zhen's cold eyes. Although he had seen countless beauties, none had captivated him like Tang Yuexi did; otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to Yan Ruoyun's request.
"No need for that. Since we have already benefited from Yan Zhi Fa, we naturally need to protect Miss Tang well. It doesn't matter who serves as captain."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhen ignored everyone else and directly sat down cross-legged.
The others exchanged glances filled with helplessness and fell silent. Meanwhile, several disciples from Thunder Temple continued their discussions animatedly.
In this team, there were not many disciples from Thunder Temple—only six—and they were mostly from the Left Hall. However, their strength was clearly superior to that of the Loose Cultivators and could be considered elite within Thunder Temple; it was no wonder they were sent by Yan Ruoyun to protect Tang Yuexi.
"Hmph, they are just a bunch of insignificant Loose Cultivators. What qualifications do they have to be arrogant in front of us? If we were in the Thunder Continent, we would definitely give them a taste of their own medicine," a disciple of the Thunder Temple coldly whispered as he looked at the more than ten Loose Cultivator experts standing together.
"Hehe, Tang Yue, don't bother with them. After all, there are more of them. Besides, our main task this time is to complete the mission given by the Enforcement Lord and ensure Sister Tang's safety," a man beside him advised with a smile. He knew that Tang Yue's younger brother had lost to a Loose Cultivator during the Selection Trial, resulting in the loss of three major rewards and a significant drop in his status within the Temple Left Hall. This incident had caused Tang Yue to harbor deep resentment towards Loose Cultivators.
"That Sun Zhe also seems to come from a Loose Cultivator background. I really don't understand how he gained Elder Hai's favor and became Elder Hai's named disciple. It must be envied by so many people. Perhaps the Enforcement Lord appointed him as captain because of Elder Hai's influence," another temple disciple said with a hint of envy in his eyes.
In the Thunder Temple, Elder Hai was like a deity to them; no one did not wish to become Elder Hai's disciple, yet unexpectedly, this opportunity was taken by Sun Zhe.
"Sun Zhe, hmph, all I know is to protect Sister Tang. As for that so-called captain, I couldn't care less..." Tang Yue said coldly, a glint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
Just as his words fell, a White Figure appeared on the high ground of the mountains and a pink exotic beast stood on its shoulder.
Upon seeing this figure appear, everyone turned their gaze towards it. Even Li Zhen, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, slowly opened his eyes, two terrifying glints flashing briefly.
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