Published: November 30, -0001
No matter if it was Qin Chen or You Qianxue, it was their first time in Gufeng City, and they were curiously experiencing the local customs and culture.
Along the way, the two encountered many young disciples of similar age, most of whom were not weak in cultivation, leaving them secretly astonished.
"In the five countries, so many young experts suddenly appeared," Qin Chen remarked with a sense of realization.
You Qianxue replied, "Actually, the first round of the Grand Competition of the Five Countries only selects some strong individuals from the talents that have emerged in the past five years. This second round of the competition will gather many previous talents, and even others, whose strengths surpass those participating in the first round. Furthermore, this time, other forces from the Great Wei Dynasty outside the five countries are also involved."
"What kind of force is the Great Wei Dynasty?"
"The Great Wei Dynasty is a massive dynasty outside our five countries, with some territories bordering us. The part that borders us is called Xuan Prefecture. Liuxian City is an extremely powerful sect in Xuan Prefecture, dominating Xuan Prefecture and controlling multiple cities. An Elder Li from Liuxian Sect is familiar with my father. This Li Kunyun is Elder Li's nephew, which is why he is accompanying me. This person is narrow-minded and vengeful. If you offend him, he won't easily let you off, so you must be careful. As for other matters, I don't know much."
You Qianxue gazed on with longing. The land of the five countries was indeed too small. In her plan, after the Grand Competition of the Five Countries, she would leave the five countries and head to the Great Wei Dynasty, so she wanted to gather some information, but she didn’t know much.
"In my understanding, within the Great Wei Dynasty, anyone under twenty-four who is not yet at the initial stage of the Xuan level is not considered a genius. Even if they reach the initial stage of the Xuan level, they are only seen as starting," she continued, feeling a bit speechless.
To know that in the five countries of the northwest, reaching the peak of the Heavenly level at the age of twenty-four is already considered outstanding, and being able to break through to the initial stage of the Xuan level would make one well-known across the five countries. But in the Great Wei Dynasty, it was nothing.
"This time, the forces from the Great Wei Dynasty are meddling in the five countries, and I wonder how many of our five countries will successfully enter Gunan City. Probably very few," You Qianxue sighed.
Qin Chen smiled calmly, "You're thinking too much. Although the Great Wei Dynasty is strong, it’s not necessarily that remarkable. In the eyes of forces at higher levels, they are just like ants. As martial artists, as long as one has a heart for relentless advancement, even if born humble, there will always be a moment to soar to the heavens."
Qin Chen's words reverberated in You Qianxue's mind like a great bell, causing her to shudder and unconsciously look over.
At that moment she raised her head, the sun was perfectly positioned above Qin Chen's head, a beam of sunlight fell precisely upon him, making him seem like someone not of this world. You Qianxue stared in a daze, her heart inexplicably racing.
"Let's go, there is an inn ahead, I will go investigate some news."
Xifeng Pavilion, one of the most renowned inns in Gufeng City, had three stories, each capable of accommodating a large number of guests and was a favored spot for the young talents and top martial artists of the five countries.
On the third floor hall, a group of young geniuses were engaged in lively discussion.
"Have you heard? This time in the Grand Competition of the Five Countries, not only are there geniuses from our five countries, but also people from the Great Wei Dynasty have somehow learned of news about Gunan City, and they have sent many top geniuses to partake and share a piece of the pie."
"Hmph, these people are too much. Gunan City is a relic and secret realm of our five countries in the northwest. Why should they occupy a place here? I think our five countries should unite to drive them out."