Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 2742  Power Of The Shanxi Empire

Meng Bai clung tightly to the harness as they surged forward, the sudden acceleration nearly sending him flying. Even with the protective barriers shielding them from the wind, the sheer force of the momentum was undeniable.

An hour later, the foul stench had faded, and before them, a much more welcome sight emerged—more Chalice Top Mahogany Trees, stretching endlessly into the horizon.

The group continued their travels for another three weeks, taking breaks in between to eat and train Meng Bai. They passed over several more forests, each more striking than the last, but none were as unique as the Chalice Top Forest.

They were merely normal forests with a mix of a thousand different plants among them. Lin Mu and the group, of course, took some samples and collected a few useful herbs and materials before continuing on.

Meng Bai also grew accustomed to playing with the naughty trio, who had toned down their antics after being scolded by Lin Mu.

The journey continued relatively peacefully, and before they knew it, their final destination was in sight.

A majestic city spanning hundreds of kilometers stood proudly against the vast ocean beyond it—the mighty capital of the Shanxi Empire.

”Wow! So this is the capital city?!” Meng Bai was incredibly excited. ”Itʼs like ten times bigger than Ram Orchard City—no… even bigger!” he exclaimed.

”The city covers about six hundred kilometers, roughly,” Lin Mu stated.

”Yeah, itʼs even bigger than the capital of the Dao Wind Empire,” Daoist Chu added. ”This place is truly something else.”

”How do you think the two empires compare in terms of power?” Lin Mu asked curiously.

”Hmm… In terms of resources, they are roughly the same. The Shanxi Continent is mostly ruled by the empire, so they can take full advantage of their forests for resources. However, the Dao Wind Empire has better connections and can acquire more valuable resources from the Immortal Court and their allies,” Daoist Chu explained.

”The Shanxi Empire doesnʼt do the same?” Lin Mu was surprised. ”I thought all empires would have some level of connection to the Immortal Court and have allies.”

”Well, they do. They have quite a lot of allies from other worlds, but when it comes to the Immortal Court, they are a bit lacking,” Daoist Chu replied.

”Whyʼs that?” Lin Mu wondered.

”I donʼt know exactly, other than that itʼs something to do with politics,” Daoist Chu said before elaborating. ”While most orthodox powers choose to ally themselves with the Immortal Court, it isnʼt exactly an equal status. Frankly speaking, they become subordinates of the Immortal Court, even if the Court doesnʼt actively interfere with their affairs.

The Shanxi Empire probably didnʼt like that and only keeps an alliance with them on the surface.”

”Hmm… Might be something to do with the history of the Shanxi Empire. They rose through rebellion, so they probably donʼt want others ruling over them again, even if itʼs just in name,” Lin Mu speculated.

”Probably, yeah,” Daoist Chu nodded. ”They also donʼt seem to send any of their talented individuals to the Immortal Court for training. In all my years, I havenʼt seen a single person from here.”

”Not even one?” Lin Mu was surprised.

”Yeah, and Iʼve been there for almost a thousand years. Even in the old records, there havenʼt been more than a handful of individuals who joined, and they were all independent cultivators who left the world, joined other powers, or came under masters,” Daoist Chu revealed.

”Hmm… they seem quite firm in their stance,” Lin Mu noted.

This was important information, as it meant they might not be able to leverage their status as Immortal Court-affiliated individuals here. While Lin Mu had no intention of using that status in the first place, he also wouldnʼt hesitate if trouble arose.

He had already learned from his experience with the River Bending Axe Sect and knew that they might have backed off earlier if he had used his background.

While he didnʼt expect trouble in the capital, he preferred to be prepared.

”Though, if we consider pure power in terms of cultivation… the Shanxi Empire does stand out,” Daoist Chu suddenly remarked.

”They do?” Lin Mu raised an eyebrow.

”They have three Transcendent Immortal experts,” Monk Hushu chimed in.

”Three?!” Lin Mu was stunned. ”That matches the entire Rust Sky World at that point,” he muttered.

”Yeah, theyʼve trained quite a lot of experts. Their army might be comparable to the Dao Wind Empireʼs, but their top experts are exceptionally strong. Especially the three Transcendent Immortal experts,” Daoist Chu confirmed.

”And who are they?” Lin Mu asked.

Even back in Ram Orchard City, he hadnʼt found much about them. He wasnʼt sure if that information was intentionally restricted or if people in the city simply didnʼt care.

Even the general guides about the Jui World and the Shanxi Empire didnʼt mention them in detail.

”Well, the emperor is one of them. But heʼs a relatively new expert, having reached the Transcendent realm only ten thousand years ago. Emperor Feng is stronger than him since heʼs undergone two Transcendent Tribulations. But the others are still quite strong,” Daoist Chu answered.

”The second expert is one of the former emperors—an ancestor of the current emperor. Heʼs also at the First Transcendent Tribulation level, but I think heʼs close to the end of his lifespan now. There have been rumors for a few centuries that he might attempt his second Transcendent Tribulation anytime soon,” he explained.

”Damn…” Lin Mu muttered, while Meng Bai listened intently.

To Meng Bai, these power levels were all beyond his understanding. However, he was still impressed.

ʼTheyʼre talking about emperors and supreme experts as if itʼs just casual gossip over tea,ʼ Meng Bai thought to himself.

”What about the final expert?” Lin Mu finally asked.

”That one… is a bit complicated.” Daoist Chu replied with a wry smile. ”He isnʼt officially recorded as a Transcendent Immortal.” He spoke making Lin Mu look at him with an incredulous expression.