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During the day in Ning Cang City, it was as bustling and prosperous as ever, but today seemed particularly special. From the back gate of Main City, a large red cloth was placed straight along the official road outside the city for a kilometer. The red cloth stood out remarkably under the sunlight, surrounded by guards standing at attention.
Such a solemn scene was rare to witness. Ordinary citizens were not even qualified to stand near the red cloth to watch; even a main road within Main City had been cleared, with only a long line of guards leading into the imperial city inside Ning Cang City.
This was what one might call a precautionary measure. However, outside the main road, many curious citizens were whispering among themselves, discussing what kind of day it was that prompted the government to set up such an elaborate display. Surely, it was no less than a royal outing!
Some citizens, well-informed about the rumors, couldn't help but share their insights:
"Don't you know? Today is the day that the envoy from Qin Empire visits our Sky Abyss Empire!"
"What? Is it that once every five years event of the Prophet Walker?"
"Of course! This grand event only happens once every five years; it's quite rare for us to witness it!"
"Pfft, what's so great about it? Isn't it just the emperor inviting distant guests for a meal? What does it have to do with us common folks?"
"Oh come on, you just don't understand. This showcases the decorum between nations!"
"Decorum? If you stand there, you'll ruin the atmosphere of Ning Cang City!"
"Hahaha!!!"
"You!!!!"
The lively chatter filled the air, creating quite a commotion outside the main road. The soldiers assigned as guards paid little attention to it. However, from within the inner side of the main road, a group slowly emerged from the imperial city!
"Look quickly! It's the Imperial Knights!"
"Ah! Is it the Royal Knights Order?"
"Definitely! Look at those horses! Shining gold! And those people are all elites from our empire!"
The appearance of this group immediately shifted everyone's attention. People crowded together to catch a glimpse of the rarely seen Royal Knights Order! It was said that they were composed entirely of Martial Saints, serving as a protective team for important royal figures. They were usually found either in deep palaces or grand courtyards; how could ordinary citizens ever see them? The excitement was palpable!
This group indeed represented the powerful knight order that even experts from the Divine Martial Realm could not easily defeat!
The leader was a burly middle-aged man, strikingly handsome, with sharp eyes that resembled those of a hawk. His cold gaze swept over the surroundings, and his terrifying aura instantly silenced the noisy crowd. Beneath him stood a warhorse adorned with a golden helmet!
Under the reflection of the early morning light, the Golden Warhorse and the Golden Knight atop it radiated such intense brilliance that it nearly blinded onlookers! Remarkably, this knight was not alone; there were about fifty of them in perfect formation! Each person wore an expression of utmost seriousness, and even the horses moved in rare unison.
This showcased the extraordinary strength of these fifty Royal Knights! Among the spectators were martial artists who quickly recognized that the golden armor worn by these knights was far from ordinary; the subtle lines were imbued with runic light!
"Wow, this is quite an impressive display! With these fifty Golden Knights alone, they could easily wipe out an Earth-Level Sect!" exclaimed a disciple from an unknown Sect, filled with admiration.
Beside him, another disciple countered, "What are you joking about? Are they really that strong? They are just Martial Saints. Our weakest Earth-Level Sect could field thirty or forty Martial Saints along with numerous Gangwu Realm experts and countless Origin Martial Realm masters. How could they be easily defeated?"
This disciple clearly belonged to an Earth-Level Sect and made his remarks in response to the previous speaker. However, before he could say more, another martial artist stepped forward, looking at the dazzling Golden Knights Order with a mix of caution and fervor. He suddenly spoke up:
"Being able to ride such warhorses and wear that kind of armor means these Martial Saints are not ordinary at all. Even if they can't take on two opponents at once, they can certainly handle three! Do you think they're pushovers? Just their armor's Rune Combat Technique alone can deflect any attack from below Martial Saint level! Wiping out an Earth-Level Sect is completely within their capabilities!"
This statement was more reasoned, but the disputing disciple seemed unable to accept it and retorted loudly, "On what basis do you say that!"
His words drew attention from others nearby; conversations among martial artists often escalated in volume. However, the one who spoke last was an unusually slender young man with an unremarkable face—someone you wouldn't notice in a crowd.
Yet at this moment, he attracted quite a few gazes. Facing the previous disciple's rude question, he merely smiled lightly and said, "Because I am also a Martial Saint. I believe that against someone wearing that armor, I could only take down one at best; I might barely manage two, but three would likely defeat me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, gasps filled the air. Who would have thought that this seemingly inconspicuous young man was also a Martial Saint? Could it be that Martial Saints were so common nowadays?
However, the disputing disciple still seemed skeptical and sneered, "You? A Martial Saint? Fine! Even if you are a Martial Saint, you're being overly arrogant! You just said those Royal Knights could take on two opponents; how do you think you could take on two of them? Isn't that contradictory?"
Upon hearing this, the ignorant crowd seemed to realize something and began to look at the Skinny Man with disdain. The Skinny Man noticed their contemptuous gazes but showed no sign of anger; he simply smiled and walked away... leaving behind a chorus of jeers!
"Cut it out! Where did this hick come from pretending to be from a Divine Sect? Go eat dirt!" The disputing disciple felt emboldened when he saw the Skinny Man leaving, thinking he had intimidated him.
Unfortunately for him, before he could gloat for long, his face suddenly turned pale as he collapsed onto the ground, foaming at the mouth before quickly losing consciousness...
From afar came a man's low voice: "I say, don't let others get too cocky because you never know that in this world, those who truly kill are often invisible..."
"Someone has been killed!!!" The chaos had just begun when a group of special guards quickly suppressed it. The unfortunate disciple was confirmed to have been crushed by the Instantaneous Five Organs, dying without recovery. The guards did not inquire too much, as today was the day the Sky Abyss Empire welcomed the envoy from the Qin Yuan Empire. They simply handled the body, leaving behind a crowd still shaken by the event.
In the distance, it seemed that someone could see the small man walking towards the gates of Main City. It was uncertain whether he would cause more chaos.
Before any further chaos could erupt, a sudden cheer erupted from the gates of Main City! Everyone turned their gaze towards the source of the sound and discovered that a team of over seven people was arriving at the gates!
Without a doubt! It was the Envoy Group from the Qin Empire!
"They're here! It's them!"
"Of course! Who else would be riding on this big red cloth? I heard this cloth is made of high-quality silk!"
"What? Using silk as a mat? That's too extravagant!"
"Hey, our empire is wealthy! We can afford it!"
"......"
...At the forefront of the Envoy Group was Strategist Yuxiu. Upon entering Ning Cang City, everyone removed their masks! The resolute expression of the middle-aged man was just right for leading the way, followed closely by four mysterious guards, with Huang Tian surrounded in the center!
Behind them were Lian'er and Ye Feng, who was using the alias Feng Ye, closely following!
Cheers filled the air, and although Ye Feng did not understand what they were so excited about, even witnessing such a grand and lively scene made it difficult for him to adjust!
His expression slightly unnatural, he tightened his grip on the reins. Fortunately, none of the common people present were particularly observant and failed to notice this temporary addition's oddity! However, if they encountered the welcoming Golden Knights Order, it would be hard to say what might happen!
Lian'er glanced at Ye Feng out of the corner of her eye and couldn't help but lower her head and whisper, "Just act natural, treat it like a game!"
Ye Feng felt both amused and helpless. How could he treat such an occasion lightly? If he were truly part of this Envoy Group, it would be one thing; however, he was not!
But he understood well what would happen if he were exposed. Thus, relying on his strong cultivation, Ye Feng tried his best to remain calm and composed. He quickly learned to keep his expression serene, which relieved Lian'er. She too was worried about him revealing himself.
After all, this was a matter concerning the lives of the entire Envoy Group!
As Ye Feng maintained his composure, he suddenly sensed a strange Divine Consciousness locking onto him. Instantly, a sense of vigilance arose within him, and from the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a small man staring at him. The man wore a friendly smile, showing no signs of danger whatsoever.
However, Ye Feng felt that this person was extremely dangerous. At the very least, the ability to lock onto him indicated that this individual possessed an extraordinary level of skill.
Mid-stage Xuanwu Realm... This level is decent, but it shouldn't be able to lock onto my Sea of Consciousness... Ye Feng felt puzzled. The ability to lock onto the Sea of Consciousness proved that this person was at least on par with him. Locking onto the Sea of Consciousness allowed one to track a person over great distances; someone of a lower level would naturally be incapable of such a feat.
Yet, no matter how he looked at it, the man appeared harmless. Out of caution, Ye Feng forced a smile at the small man, but in his heart, he silently locked onto him as well. Perhaps after this banquet, he would need to investigate further.
The two passed each other without realizing that in the days to come, they would become entangled in a series of events that would lead them down similar paths, like strangers destined to cross.
The small man watched as Ye Feng's figure moved away. This time, he chose not to follow but instead retracted his smile and murmured softly, "How interesting. This should be the most powerful fellow I've encountered so far. And that one surrounded by four guards has such an unusual aura; the outside world truly is filled with strong individuals. My master didn't deceive me!"
"However, that's good too. My master also said that the more strong individuals there are, the better it is for honing one's skills. To fulfill my master's wishes, I must find that fellow for some sparring! Yes! That's settled!"
With that, he turned and walked in another direction. At this moment, the Royal Knights Order had already met with the Envoy Group from the Qin Empire.
The leading Golden Knight Captain rode up to Yuxiu the Strategist and followed protocol by checking the travel documents and identification plates. After confirming everything was in order, fifty knights parted in the middle to create a narrow path. After Yuxiu nodded, he silently led the group into the imperial city.
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