Martial Master

"Is this the largest city in the Lei Province, Tianlei City?" At this moment, Ji Ruyue and You Qianxue stood beside Qin Chen, speaking somewhat unexpectedly.

This place before them really didn't look like a truly vast city. There were hardly any city walls, as if it was just a market established in the wilderness, and the buildings inside seemed very dilapidated, as if they had undergone countless years of weathering, full of scars, evoking a sense of desolation.

Could such a city be the famous Tianlei City?

"Hehe, don't underestimate this Tianlei City. The reason it's so dilapidated is merely because it lacks unified management. But because it is near the Sea of Thunder, the experts in Tianlei City absolutely outnumber those in any other place on the continent, and shouldn't be underestimated," Fu Qiankun said seriously.

"So powerful?" Ji Ruyue and You Qianxue were both a bit surprised. Could there really be that many experts in this run-down city?

Fu Qiankun explained, "Actually, it's quite normal. First, the Sea of Thunder is one of the top forbidden areas in the Martial Domain. Though it's unclear how it was formed, it's rumored to have origins related to the legendary Heavenly Realm."

"Second, compared to other top forbidden areas in the Martial Domain like the Valley of Death and the Forbidden Land of the Gods, the core of the Sea of Thunder is extremely dangerous, and no one has ever reached it. However, its outskirts are relatively safe, and entering it allows for tempering of the body, making it a holy land for countless martial artists in the Martial Domain."

Fu Qiankun was quite knowledgeable about Tianlei City, having even visited it twice himself to temper his body.

Ji Ruyue and You Qianxue suddenly understood. If that's the case, then it's indeed possible. After all, any place in the Martial Domain that can temper the body is extremely precious. Before breaking through to Martial God, many people might not pay much attention to their physical body and focus solely on cultivation.

However, upon breaking through to Martial God, many people find their grasp of the Law reaching a certain level, where progress becomes difficult, lasting several years, over a decade, or even decades. Experts who find themselves in bottlenecks would try every means to enhance their strength from other aspects to seize any opportunity.

Tianlei City, of course, is an excellent place for that. Almost every Martial God, upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, would come to the Sea of Thunder.

In comparison, places like the Valley of Death and the Forbidden Land of the Gods are filled with dangers, where even peak Martial Gods can fall if they are careless. There, everything depends on luck, and although those places may be more famous, fewer dare to venture there.

As soon as Qin Chen and his group landed, they were immediately surrounded by a group of people, each trying to sell them maps, jade slips, and information.

"We don't need these. Everyone, please make way." Qin Chen and Fu Qiankun ignored the martial artists selling their wares outside and headed straight into Tianlei City.

"Young Master Chen, aren't we here to buy maps? Why not buy from those people outside?" You Qianxue asked in confusion. She remembered Qin Chen saying they came to Tianlei City to purchase new maps of the Sea of Thunder.

"Hehe, maps are the most worthless and valuable things," Qin Chen chuckled. "The maps and information sold outside are likely the most common kind, known to everyone. Truly marked maps with new dangerous areas and information can only be purchased from some top merchants or organizations in Tianlei City."

Qin Chen explained to You Qianxue and Ji Ruyue, "Remember to be cautious here and don't show any wealth. Tianlei City is a very chaotic place. Once you catch someone's attention, you'll have endless trouble."

Although Tianlei City rarely participates in the struggles among the continent's major forces, it itself is a colossal entity because it houses many experts, leading to many forces taking root here. While not prominent outside, within the confines of Tianlei City, they are kings, and they don't bow to any power.