King of Ten Thousand Years

”I am Mu Li of the Flying Cloud Sect from the Qianhe Realm. These two are geniuses from my Sect. And where might you all be from?”

The white-robed elder, Mu Li, introduced himself and inquired about Luo Tian’s background.

”We’re just ordinary Wanderers.”

In the Outer World, this was indeed their status.

Unsure of Mu Li’s intentions, Luo Tian and his group departed quickly, returning to the Dark Blue Void Ship.

”How rude! Elder Mu saved their lives, yet they rushed off without a word of thanks or any thought of repaying him!”

The beautiful woman raised an eyebrow.

”I think they mistook us for villains! How ignorant. If we were villains, do you think they could have gotten away?”

the handsome man said disdainfully, a look of arrogance on his face.

”They are simply being cautious.”

Mu Li’s expression was calm.

...

After Luo Tian’s group returned to the Dark Blue Void Ship, they continued their journey.

Luo Tian went back to his room to rest.

In the previous battle, he had been using the Half-Profound Artifact, the Ice Nether Sword. As a result, his Swordsmanship Attacks were extremely powerful, but the cost was also immense.

’At this stage, I should use the Ice Nether Sword less. It’ll be troublesome if someone recognizes it!’

Luo Tian thought to himself.

「One month later.」

”We’re almost at the Martial City Spirit Hall!”

Yan Lihui’s voice rang out.

In the vast Cosmos, Martial City Spirit Halls were scattered everywhere, holding a transcendent status.

”Who is the power behind the Martial City Spirit Hall?”

Luo Tian couldn’t help but ask, curious.

On the Dongchen Continent, the vast majority of Martial Cities were controlled by the Celestial Ring Alliance.

”The Martial City Spirit Hall’s status is quite unique. It seems to have the backing of three Overlord Level powers. Some also say it originates from an even more powerful force deeper in the Cosmos, but I don’t know the specifics!”

Yan Lihui shook his head slightly.

He had only been to a Martial City Spirit Hall once during his few years of missions in the Outer Void, but it had left an extremely deep impression on him.

SWOOSH!

At that moment, the sound of something tearing through the air at high speed approached.

A member of a bizarre, legless race zipped past them from nearby.

That being was a Middle Tier Earth Element Realm cultivator, seemingly even stronger than the purple-haired old man. He gave the Dark Blue Void Ship a passing glance before quickly flying away.

Over the next hour or two.

Luo Tian’s group of four saw many other experts and Void Ships, all heading in the same direction.

”Due to its unique nature, the Martial City Spirit Hall has become the most prosperous and distinctive region in the Outer Void. Its transient population is so large that even some bustling major realms can’t compare.”

Yan Lihui began to explain.

Before long, a magnificent radiance appeared in the void ahead.

As they drew closer, the appearance of the Martial City Spirit Hall came into view.

The entire Martial City Spirit Hall floated in the void. Its foundation resembled several enormous Void Ships pieced together, upon which clusters of palaces, each with a unique design, were built.

Martial Artists were constantly approaching from all directions.

From a distance, the vast and dazzling array of flying mounts and Flying Artifacts docked outside the Martial City Spirit Hall was a sight to behold.

After getting closer, Luo Tian’s attention was first captured by the enormous plaque. The four large words, ”Martial City Spirit Hall,” shimmered with a golden luster, exuding a majestic and grand aura that could awe gods and demons alike.

”Hm? Have you all come to this Martial City Spirit Hall as well?”

an aged voice called out.

Luo Tian looked over and saw it was Mu Li, who had helped them earlier, along with the two other young people.

”I didn’t expect to see you here, Senior,” Luo Tian said politely.

Mu Li was a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert. In the chaotic Outer Void, the law of the jungle was magnified several times over, and the strong held an extremely high status.

”Let’s go in and look around together.”

Mu Li took the initiative to invite them.

Luo Tian was also willing to befriend a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert, so he didn’t refuse this time.

Fighting was strictly forbidden within the Martial City Spirit Hall. Violators would be severely punished or even expelled, banned for life from ever setting foot in any Martial City Spirit Hall.

In the chaotic Outer Void, the Martial City Spirit Hall was considered a special kind of safe harbor where one could relax and have fun without worrying about being attacked by enemies.

Luo Tian first went to a large hall near the entrance to complete the registration procedures.

To enter the Martial City Spirit Hall, one had to register their identity and pay a fee.

Staying for one day in this Martial City Spirit Hall cost five hundred Spiritual Essence Coins.

After completing the procedures, their Void Ship was also docked nearby, watched over by experts from the Martial City Spirit Hall. If anything went missing, they would be compensated for its full value.

Afterward, Luo Tian’s group of four entered the Martial City Spirit Hall together with Mu Li’s group of three from the Flying Cloud Sect.

From the outside, the Martial City Spirit Hall looked like just a massive cluster of palaces. But upon entering, their field of vision changed, as if everything had been magnified and expanded.

This was also the case when moving from the void into a realm.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The figures of experts in all colors zipped back and forth before their eyes, while palaces, towers, and pavilions filled their vision.

Directly ahead was a huge tavern, where many Martial Artists were drinking and chatting merrily.

To the left were several large, dignified, and luxurious palaces, surrounded by heavy security.

Farther in the distance, Luo Tian saw a massive complex of silver buildings, towering fifty or sixty stories high, majestic and spectacular.

Only two words came to Luo Tian’s mind to describe this place: prosperous and lively!

”Is this the first time for all of you at a Martial City Spirit Hall?”

Mu Li couldn’t help but smile when he noticed the expressions on the faces of Luo Tian and his group.

Luo Tian nodded.

Yan Lihui had been here once before, but he had left quickly after only three days and hadn’t had a chance to truly understand the Martial City Spirit Hall.

After hearing this, the handsome man next to Mu Li shot a disdainful look at Luo Tian’s group, his gaze like he was looking at a bunch of country bumpkins.

”You two, show them around. I’m going to visit an old friend.”

Mu Li waved his hand and departed.

The handsome man was named Sun Jun.

The other beautiful woman was named Zhao Yuran.

”This Martial City Spirit Hall is a place for the rich. You’d better watch your spending, or you might end up getting kicked out like beggars.”

Sun Jun’s expression was arrogant and his attitude was insolent.

As a disciple of a Major Sect, he was unwilling to associate too much with these nameless Wanderers.

Seeing that Sun Jun looked down on them, Luo Tian couldn’t be bothered to interact with him and quickly sent the two on their way.

Sun Jun and the other were more than happy to leave, eager to go and socialize with other people.

Luo Tian’s party of four went to a tavern, rented four rooms, and settled in for a temporary stay.

”First, let’s sell off the things we don’t need. Then we’ll go to the Celestial Net Organization to ask about information...”

In addition, Luo Tian also planned to strengthen their Void Ship.

After all, they still had a long journey ahead of them, so strengthening the Void Ship was essential.

After a day of exploring, Luo Tian’s group of four returned to the tavern.

The four of them had learned a great deal that day.

The Martial City Spirit Hall had almost every kind of business imaginable.

Luo Tian had seen a large gambling house with a wide variety of incredibly exciting games. Even Middle Tier and High Tier Earth Element Realm experts were addicted to it, some even falling into massive debt.

Furthermore, the topic Luo Tian heard being discussed the most today was the upcoming Martial Pavilion event hosted by the Martial City Spirit Hall.

It seemed this event was the reason such a large crowd had gathered here.

Luo Tian didn’t know the specifics yet and planned to find out more tomorrow.

...

「That evening.」

「Celestial Fragrance Tower.」

Sun Jun and Zhao Yuran met with their Sect Elder, Mu Li.

”How did you get along with them?”

Mu Li inquired.

”They’re just a few country bumpkins, completely beneath our status. It was hard to get along, so we parted ways after just a few words.”

Sun Jun said with a smile.

After leaving Luo Tian, however, he had managed to befriend a few geniuses from major powers.

Mu Li’s face froze for a moment, then he said, exasperated, ”I asked you to befriend them, and this is how you do it?”

”Befriend them? What’s there to befriend about them?”

Sun Jun was confused.

”Have you forgotten the purpose of this trip?”

Mu Li asked calmly.

”Of course I remember. The Martial City Spirit Hall’s ’Martial Pavilion’ event.”

Sun Jun replied immediately, then quickly caught on. ”Elder, are you thinking of inviting them to participate in the Martial City Spirit Hall’s event too?”

”Elder Mu, Senior Brother Sun and I should be enough, right?”

the beautiful Zhao Yuran said with a frown.

The two of them had accompanied Elder Mu this time precisely to participate in the Martial Pavilion event held by this Martial City Spirit Hall.

Achieving a good ranking would not only earn them rewards from the Martial City Spirit Hall but also bring glory to the Sect.

”Those few were able to repel a Fifth Layer Earth Element Realm expert; they are by no means simple. That Luo Tian’s strength might not be beneath yours!”

Mu Li said in a deep voice.

”Impossible! Our Cultivations are both at the peak of the Third Layer of the Earth Element Realm! That kid is merely at the Second Layer!”

Sun Jun disagreed.

In his opinion, it was only because the Middle Tier Earth Element Realm expert was heavily injured and had lost an arm; otherwise, Luo Tian and his group would have been killed long ago.

”There is always someone better than you, and a heaven beyond the heavens. Don’t underestimate people, or you’ll suffer a great loss!”

Mu Li scolded them, preparing to go speak with them personally tomorrow.

Sun Jun and the other, however, paid Mu Li’s words no mind.

...

「The next day.」

Luo Tian went to a place to gather intelligence. Besides the Celestial Net, there were many other intelligence organizations here.

But the Celestial Net’s intelligence was more authoritative and had the highest accuracy rate.

The information from other intelligence organizations was a mix of true and false.

Luo Tian still chose the Celestial Net.

He walked into a solemn and imposing palace and was led by an attendant down a long, dark corridor to a small room.

There was only a small window in the room, revealing a mysterious, masked person inside.

”What information do you want?”

a raspy voice came from under the mask.

”I want information on two people!”

”Write down the names of the people you’re looking for, along with any identifying information!”

The masked person pointed to the paper and brush in front of Luo Tian.

After he finished writing, the masked person picked up the paper and stared at it.

”These two people you’re asking about are nobodies. People like this are too common; they’re everywhere. This will be difficult. Furthermore, you’ve provided too little information. The starting price is twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins, and it will increase based on the actual difficulty!”

The masked person spoke after a few breaths.

Famous people, on the other hand, were easier to find.

He had been separated from Cheng Wanli and Ye Feng right after leaving Dongchen. Luo Tian didn’t know what they had experienced since then, so he had very little information, which increased the difficulty of the search.

Luo Tian frowned slightly. The price was a bit steep.

He still nodded in agreement, paid a deposit of five thousand Spiritual Essence Coins, and left.

He had just left the Celestial Net Organization when a charming and seductive woman in red walked in.

If Luo Tian had been there, he would have recognized her at a glance as the Deputy Captain of the Undead Pirates they had encountered that day.

”I want to inquire about someone.”

the woman in red said.

Then, she drew a portrait of Luo Tian and wrote down a few other pieces of information.