Chapter 152 - Clear Divine City (1/2)
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WOOSH!
The Heretical Lightning Skyship soared across the skies. As it did, it emitted bursts of lightning that'll wrap around it, if looked at from afar, it'll seem as if it'll transform into a lightning bolt from time to time. At the helm, Tao observed the surroundings with a tranquil expression. If one saw him, it'll be impossible to suspect that he was hunted relentlessly by many forces just a year before.
”Clear Divine City,” Tao softly said, recalling the various forms of information he had regarding the city. Clear Divine City was truly divine in both appearance and residents. By comparison, it was a much greater Capital of Presba. Outside of the Xiantu Empire's Capital City, it was the largest, most powerful city within the entire continent.
Situated there were three heavenly-tier forces, dozens of imperial-tier forces, thousands of grand-tier forces, and countless weaker forces. The vastness of its land exceeded Presba's capital by hundreds of times and many times more complex. Despite being labeled as a city, many refer it as the Divine Battleground, many talents and forces wishing to make a sudden rise would venture within. Many, many fail in their attempts.
The corpses of the fallen could only become stepping stones for the successes.
The three heavenly tier forces were the Wu Clan, White Crane Sect, and Broad Creed Palace. The White Crane Sect had only become heavenly-tier force recently thanks to a member of their sect marrying a rogue cultivator who've developed their own Dao and built their first-floor Heavenly Shrine. After obtaining the dao, the White Crane current Sect master built her own Heavenly Shrine, officially rising the White Crane Sect's status to a heavenly-tier force.
This development occurred two thousand years ago. Since then, the White Crane Sect could be classified as an equal entity to the other forces despite their overall weakness. This was only due to the backing of a Heavenly Genesis Realm Mortal Dao cultivator. With this, they could be described as fearsome. Essentially, offending them was the same as offending that expert.
However, excluding external support, the Broad Creed Palace was the strongest force within Clear Divine City. They possessed three Heavenly Genesis cultivators with bestowed daos of the Xiantu Emperor. Despite this, they weren't actually subordinates of the Xiantu Emperor, but allies. It was odd, and many had speculations regarding their true relationship, but who within the realm had the courage to dig deeper?
”I still think we should wait for Young Lord Zai to return,” Bai Lufeng commented beside Tao, his eyes filled with caution. In normal cities, he could, without restraint, act as he wished. However, this was Clear Divine City. The mortality rate in this city was massive, its undercurrents were far too deep, and the forces there wouldn't fear any half-step Perfect Aurora Soul Realm expert or someone who could rival a mid-True Essence Realm.
He feared Tao would take action, do something outrageous, and get them chased by peak powers. Over these years he realized that, while he may be a little troublemaker, Tao was an INSANE one! With some thought, this was reasonable. He was stripped of his status, imprisoned, and sent to the Deep Mines to die. If one looked deeply into this, they'll realize this scholar on the surface was a devil beneath.
He would also say things first, deal with the consequences later, and charmed any beautiful woman in his path despite his scrawny, scholarly appearance.
”The bounties on our heads should still be up...I fear…” Bai Lufeng had always been the cautious one, always acting within the limits of his capabilities, and luring the deep, dark and selfish desires of others to satisfy his own ego. That being said, he didn't wish to throw himself to death. This could be seen when Yan Zaizen intended to capture Diyi. After saying a few words, he took off in abandonment. If he had to die, he didn't want to die because of someone else's actions!
Screw your collateral casualty!
”It'll be fine. Clear Divine City isn't a place they can act carelessly, not to mention, this was for Young Lord Zai. We'll obtain information about the city, as per his orders.” Despite saying this, his eyes flickered with unknown intentions. After his winning streak against every notable scholar in the other cities, he felt his competitiveness ignite fiercely.
Bai Lufeng could clearly feel his intentions and moaned inwardly. This man may seem harmless, but he was truly the devil in sheep's clothing. Witnessing the situation veer off into an unfavorable path, Bai Lufeng suggested, ”how about we split up to gather more information?” His suggestion was definitely filled with his desire to separate himself from this dark star who didn't care about consequences. At least, he considered his enemies strength beforehand.
Tao's eyes lit up, a slight smile tugged at his lips, ”Sure!” He didn't have any disagreements in doing so, Bai Lufeng often was too much deadweight anyhow. It'll be faster if he roamed alone. ”However, I'm keeping the skyship.”
”Huh!” Bai Lufeng felt dissatisfied by this arrangement, but what could he do? It's not like he could force Tao to give up reins of the skyship, and if he did, he probably wouldn't be alive after Yan Zaizen discovers this. After some thought, he felt this was beneficial to him. If he kept the skyship, it's possible it could be tracked by their enemies.
Arriving at the outskirts of the City, they swiftly separated.
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Several months passed since their separation. Bai Lufeng was like a cautious mouse as he traveled from one location to another for fear of being too overt. He kept his head down and gathered information in regards to the cities complexities. This was the first time he decided to diligently gather information and not indulge in his desires.
However, there was a reason.