Chapter 193 - A Gathering Of Heroes (1/2)

On a mountain path, Zhou Xuanji strolled forward as he held a fruit in his hand, and Jiang Xue walked next to him.

Chongming Demon Monarch was ahead and Han Shenbo and the little black snake were behind. Daoya Old Man was on the side, while the others were training their sword techniques.

Ah Big and Small Er were spiralling in the air, scouting out ahead for them.

Looking at them, Zhou Xuanji wondered out loud, “Why can’t they speak the human language?”

The two Dragon Eagles had reached Fourth Rank cultivation and if they were other demons, they would already have been able to transform.

“Maybe they were born with a handicap,” Jiang Xue guessed as she looked at Zhou Xuanji.

Her gaze made him feel quite confused.

“What is it?” He asked as he touched his face.

“Nothing, I just feel that there’s this trace of violet qi that flickers in and out of existence on your forehead,” Jiang Xue said as she shook her head. She rubbed her eyes and looked over seriously and said, “Now it’s gone. Maybe there’s something wrong with my eyes.”

Zhou Xuanji felt quite pleased as he smiled, “It might be that my Monarchial Violet Qi has intimidated you.”

Jiang Xue rolled her eyes, “You? In the whole world, you’re the least likely person to intimidate me. You are the person I fear the least.”

“Not bad, not bad. In the future, you can manage all of my wives and concubines.”

“Hm? You want a group of wives and concubines?”

“Can’t I have them?”

“You can’t!”

“How about just a few?”

“How many?”

“Eight?”

“Are you itching for a beating?”

The two of them squabbled, making the atmosphere become quite lively.

At their current speed, it would take them over a month to reach the Great Zhou Royal City.

They were not in a hurry; it would be best if they arrived on the date of Zhou Yalong’s ascension to the throne.

That would make things quite interesting.

After all, the main character had to arrive at a key moment!

As the group travelled, they discussed the past and debated the present, and acted as if they were on a scenic tour.

At the same time, the checkpoints at Great Zhou’s borders were all filled to the brim with people. Many cultivators from other Kingdoms and factions had also come to join in on the fun.

This was especially so for the Royal City of Great Zhou; it was filled with liveliness and clamoring.

Within the palace, Great Shang’s State Teacher, Yang Zhongtian, was smiling as he looked at Emperor Yan of Zhou, while the Ministers and Generals lined up in two rows looked incredibly alert.

“Great Zhou and Great Shang should indeed put aside their differences,” Emperor Yan of Zhou said slowly as he looked at Yang Zhongtian, sighing with sorrow.

“Back then, before We had ascended to the throne and when Yang Xindi was still young, a group of us would journey to the ends of the world together—how great were those days… It’s a pity that although things have remained the same, people have changed.”

Hearing his words, Yang Zhongtian and Xitan Changshi all had reminiscent looks on their faces.

The age that belonged to them had passed.

Yang Zhongtian looked serious as he said, “Our Majesty is also of the same mind. With Great Zhou losing Your Majesty and Great Shang losing the Haoqi Alliance, if the two Kingdoms can come together and support each other, it will be a win-win situation.”

Emperor Yan of Zhou nodded before discussing past matters with Yang Zhongtian, but neither of them mentioned the Hanyin Divine Sect.

They seemed quite friendly, but deep down there was a storm brewing.

If it wasn’t for the Hanyin Divine Sect entering a marriage alliance with Great Zhou, Great Shang would not have come with its head lowered.

“That’s right, summon Zong Kuiming,” Emperor Yan of Zhou suddenly ordered. Hearing this, a General immediately left.