Published: November 30, -0001
“Here, the essence of the heavens and earth is very rich.”
As they got closer, Ji Jing Dan Di sighed again. Although the essence of heaven and earth in Tianlei City couldn't compare to the headquarters of their Alchemy Pavilion, it was still among the top in the Martial Domain.
“In the future, the essence of heaven and earth here will be even richer. When you have time, Senior Ji Jing, you can come here to find me, Chen.” Qin Chen said with a smile.
In the future, in Tianlei City, Qin Chen would set up a large gathering formation to make the essence of heaven and earth even denser. Under his leadership, the entire Leizhou would also become more orderly, no longer in a chaotic state.
“Haha, then I must look forward to it.” Ji Jing Dan Di laughed heartily.
The group quickly arrived at the entrance of Tianlei City. In the distance, a hazy array of light enveloped the area, actually surrounding Tianlei City within it.
Qin Chen frowned. When did the grand formation of Tianlei City fully activate? He knew that Tianlei City used to have formations, but they had long been dormant due to the complex situation among various forces, and the city's protective formation had already been damaged.
But now, this grand formation had actually been activated, clearly indicating that someone had repaired and activated the formation of Tianlei City.
Once the grand formation activated, the group could no longer directly enter Tianlei City; they had to enter through the city gate unless Qin Chen and the others forced their way through the formation.
Could it be those top forces that repaired it?
Qin Chen clearly remembered that before he left Tianlei City, this grand formation had not yet been repaired. Apart from the top forces stationed in Tianlei City, he couldn't think of any other possibilities.
As the group arrived at the entrance of Tianlei City, they were immediately stopped.
Guarding the city gate were two Martial Emperors. When the two Martial Emperors saw Qin Chen and the others approaching, they expressionlessly stated, “The entry fee is one thousand high-quality true stones per person.”
“When did they start charging an entry fee here?” Mu Han asked in confusion. Moreover, this fee was too expensive. Although one thousand high-quality true stones was not a lot to her, it was still a significant amount for ordinary martial artists.
Qin Chen’s face darkened. When did Tianlei City, a gathering place for scattered cultivators, start charging an entry fee? Furthermore, his Black Cultivator Association also counted as a top force in Tianlei City. Even if they were charging fees, it shouldn't involve him.
With doubts in his heart, Qin Chen coldly responded, “I am the president of the Black Cultivator Association in Tianlei City. When did Tianlei City start charging an entry fee? How come I didn’t know? Get out of the way.”
He was too lazy to argue with the two guards, especially since he already had a guess in mind that this should be a rule set by certain top forces later on.
Sure enough, after hearing Qin Chen's words, the two Martial Emperors immediately sneered, “Black Cultivator Association? What Black Cultivator Association? Tianlei City has already been taken over by our various forces. Do you know how many resources we have spent to renovate Tianlei City? Regardless of the force, anyone who is not from our various forces must pay the entry fee.”
Upon hearing this, Mu Han became furious and retorted, “This Tianlei City is originally a city where many scattered cultivators from Leizhou gather. Why do you top forces have to occupy it as soon as you arrive? If there is an entry fee, it should be collected by the various forces of Tianlei City, why should it go to you?”
“Why are there so many reasons? Tianlei City used to be chaotic, and now our various forces are preparing to jointly manage Tianlei City. Who do you think you are? Pay if you want to, otherwise get lost!” The two Martial Emperors, although sensing the terrifying aura from Mu Han, were completely unafraid, their attitude exceedingly arrogant.