Chapter 1203 (1/2)
Chapter 1203
Chapter 1203 Heaven-Encompa.s.sing Net
The next morning, Long Chen gathered with three thousand people in the Grand Xia’s imperial palace . These people were Foundation Forging experts and had yet to reach their thirties . They were the experts that the Grand Xia sent to enter the Four Nations Ancient Remnant .
It could be said that they were the Grand Xia’s elites . Previously, Long Chen had learned from Xia Yunchong that the Four Nations Ancient Remnant was jointly owned by the four ancient nations .
Other than the Grand Xia and the Grand Han, the other ancient nations were the Grand Zhou and the Grand Chu . All of them were around the same level of power, allowing them to maintain a subtle balance . Although these years the Grand Han had managed to raise their power by starting a culture of wors.h.i.+ping idols, in terms of true power, they weren’t that different .
On the contrary, the Grand Xia had the longest history and greatest foundation . Even the Wine G.o.d Palace lay within their borders . Whether it was in terms of name or position, they were ahead of the other three nations .
The Grand Zhou and Grand Chu were neither friendly nor hostile with the Grand Xia . Back then, the Grand Xia had had a good relations.h.i.+p with the Grand Han, but later the Grand Han had been too shameless, saying that everything was theirs, causing conflicts to arise between them . However, the four ancient nations had never truly started a war between them .
That was because the four ancient nations stood outside the Central Plains’ cultivation world . The reason they were able to receive the cultivation world’s approval was mostly due to the respect toward their inheritances and long-lasting history .
If the four nations started a huge war, weakening their power and killing their people, the Central Plains’ other powers would take advantage . At that time, their territories would be s.n.a.t.c.hed up, and the four ancient nations would cease to exist .
That was why the four ancient nations always acted peaceful, with none of them willing to raise their blades against the others . The possible consequences were too grave .
The Four Nations Ancient Remnant had four entrances, which were split between the four ancient nations . Within its historical remains, they could search for treasures, and they would belong to the finders . Others were not allowed to fight against the people who found things .
Although there had been quite a few hidden fights within its history, due to their close strength, there hadn’t been any large-scale fights .
“This time, the opening of the Four Nations Ancient Remnant might not be the same as before . You should all be more careful . ” The Grand Xia’s emperor personally appeared before them . Even Xia Yunchong’s master was solemnly saying something to Xia Yunchong .
After that, they all stepped onto a transportation formation within Grand Xia City . They were brought to a valley near the Grand Xia’s border .
The valley had a huge formation protecting it, as well as countless experts hiding within . When Long Chen arrived, he saw that the s.p.a.ce at the end of the valley was in constant fluctuation .
“This is one of the four entrances to the Four Nations Ancient Remnant . The spatial channel is still in the midst of forming . It seems it will take a little while longer for it to stabilize,” Xia Yunchong explained to Long Chen .
“Long Chen, can you travel with me once we enter the Four Nations Ancient Remnant? I feel like going with you will definitely bring me more luck and more treasures . ” Xia Youluo held Long Chen’s hand charmingly .
Perhaps it was because she had gotten to know Long Chen that her life had undergone heaven-toppling changes from before . Swindling wine from the Wine G.o.d Palace, encountering the Illusive Music Immortal Palace’s Zi Yan, and even personally seeing the Wine G.o.d Palace’s High Priest, these were all things she had only managed to do thanks to Long Chen . Xia Youluo had actually started to feel a bit of dependence toward him .
Before Long Chen could reply, Xia Yunfeng frowned and said, “Youluo, don’t be rash . Our imperial father has already said that entering the Four Nations Ancient Remnant is also important for Long Chen . He has to search for his own opportunities . You’ll end up affecting him like this . ”
Xia Yunfeng was a much steadier person than Xia Youluo . His temperament was similar to the Grand Xia’s emperor, Xia Yuyang .
“It’s just a joke . If he doesn’t want to bring me along, then fine . My own luck is good enough . Hmph, is he so amazing?” Xia Youluo stuck her tongue out at Xia Yunfeng, making a face .
While Xia Youluo could act like a spoiled child toward Xia Yunchong, she wouldn’t dare to act that way in front of Xia Yunfeng . Xia Yunfeng was the future emperor, and everything he decided had to be for the nation . He couldn’t care so much about familial ties, making him extremely serious and grave, almost to an unreasonable point .
Amongst the princes, only Xia Yunfeng could suppress Xia Youluo . The other princes also had to act well behaved toward Xia Yunfeng .
“Long Chen, although we’ve explored the Four Nations Ancient Remnant many times throughout the years, many places can only be entered through chance . My imperial father has already said that any opportunities you win in the Four Nations Ancient Remnant will belong solely to you . There’s no need to even mention what you gain to others,” said Xia Yunfeng .
“Many thanks . Hopefully my luck… will be a bit better this time . ”
When he mentioned his luck, Long Chen felt disheartened . It seemed he had never had any affinity with that word .
But Xia Yuyang truly had some style to allow him, an outsider, to enter the Four Nations Ancient Remnant . Even the princes of the Grand Xia had to hand over whatever they obtained within to the Grand Xia, and only then would they be rewarded merits based on what they had gained .
“Youluo, you should be careful of Han Wenjun during this time . He doesn’t have any good intentions,” warned Long Chen . He was worried about Xia Youluo being foolishly tricked . This child was too pure-hearted and naive .