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Another month passed.

Li Xun, seated within his Golden Divine Chariot, had now ventured deep into the heart of the Great Chu Dynasty.

Retracting his gaze from the window, he couldn't help but acknowledge a stark contrast.

There was no doubt that the Great Chu Dynasty was far more stable than the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The primary reason?

Within Great Chu's borders, there were no sects and no rogue cultivators.

As the saying goes:

"Chivalry disrupts the law."

This phrase often applies to martial worlds—let alone a cultivation world.

With no uncontrollable cultivators roaming the lands, ordinary citizens lived far more peaceful lives.

As far as the eye could see, Great Chu was a thriving empire, brimming with prosperity.

However, there was one imperfection.

Li Xun noticed many demon race figures among the crowd.

Of course—this was inevitable.

To the north of the Great Chu Dynasty lay the territory of the demon race, home to countless demon kings and even demon saints.

Even an empire as powerful as Great Chu couldn't completely prevent the infiltration of demons.

After all, the current Emperor of Great Chu had a consort from the demon race.

In some ways, Great Chu's geopolitical situation was disadvantageous.

Yet, they handled diplomacy well, at the very least, they had managed to keep the demon race in check, preventing threats from both external enemies and internal rebellion.

"We are still tens of thousands of miles away from Jade Capital City. It seems we won't arrive before nightfall."

Glancing at the darkening sky, Li Xun let out a soft sigh.

This world did have teleportation arrays, and not only did they exist, but they were also capable of spanning great distances.

However, there was no teleportation array between Great Zhou and Great Chu.

In fact, very few factions built teleportation arrays to connect their territories.

The reason was simple.

No one could control who would come through from the other side.

If it were ordinary people, that would be one thing, but if a Saint were to teleport in mid-war, it could cause catastrophic consequences.

Originally, two forces engaging in war had to push forward from the border, step by step.

But with teleportation arrays?

A force could instantly drop into the enemy's heartland.

For security reasons, teleportation arrays were typically used for personal travel or as a last-resort escape method.

As for building them for the benefit of the people?

Impossible.

"It seems I should study formations in the future."

Li Xun murmured to himself, making a mental note.

With a flip of his palm, a jade slip appeared in his hand.

It contained introductory knowledge of formations, designed specifically for beginners.

With a quick scan using his spiritual sense, he memorized several basic formations, such as the Spirit Gathering Formation and Sound Isolation Formation.

As he practiced setting up these formations, his Golden Divine Chariot continued its rapid approach toward Jade Capital City.

Before long, at the horizon's edge, an enormous city slowly came into view.

The Imperial Capital of Great Chu

The Great Chu Dynasty ruled over millions of miles of land.

Their capital city was in no way inferior to Great Zhou's Zhen Tian City.

In fact, it might even surpass it.

From a distance, the Jade Capital City stood majestic and unparalleled—a true center of power in the mortal realm.

Countless palaces and temples stood in perfect alignment, their magnificent architecture stretching endlessly.

Meanwhile, rows of heavily armored soldiers patrolled the city with imposing discipline, their sharp weapons reflecting the golden sunlight.

"I'm finally here."

Li Xun murmured to himself as he gazed toward the city's southern gate.

His eyes glowed with calm determination.

"Once I acquire the Supreme-Grade Dao Weapon, I'll head to the ruins of the Great Bright Monastery... and retrieve the Indestructible Golden Body."

"If I obtain both, this journey will be an overwhelming success."

. . . .

At the Southern Gate of Jade Capital City

A group of people stood waiting.

At nearly the same moment, they lifted their heads, looking toward the sky.

The leader was a pale-faced, golden-haired man, draped in an ornate robe.

His complexion was eerily delicate, his demeanor exuding a chilling air of gentleness.

A smile curled at his lips—one that he thought was warm and inviting.

"Profound Sun Holy Son, you've finally arrived. We've been waiting quite a while!"

"This Li Xun actually dared to come?"

A man beside him scoffed coldly.

"Does he really think he can leave Jade Capital City in one piece?"

The golden-haired man let out a soft chuckle.

"You're thinking too simply."

"Half a year ago, Li Xun's sect, the Profound Sun Sect, had already ascended to become the Profound Sun Holy Land."

"With the backing of a Holy Land, where in the world can't he go?"

His voice was light and airy, but there was a chilling undercurrent beneath his words.

Someone else spoke up—

"I've heard that the Champion Marquis has invited numerous young powerhouses from various factions."

"All of them have formidable backgrounds, and their primary objective is undoubtedly to target Li Xun."

If elders were to take action against Li Xun, then Profound Sun Holy Land's saints would have an excuse to intervene.

But, if it was a battle between the younger generation, then it would be a completely different matter.

For either side's saints to step in first would mean admitting they couldn't afford to lose.

"Not only that…"

The golden-haired man sneered.

"Many of the Great Chu Empire's marquises also bear grudges against Li Xun."

"After all, the Champion Marquis holds immense influence in the empire!"

The moment his words fell—

BOOM!

A blinding golden radiance erupted from the sky!

Descending from above was a resplendent Golden Divine Chariot, radiating divine brilliance.

It was like a celestial emperor's carriage, exuding an aura of unmatched dignity and power.

Even through its veiled outer layers, one could vaguely make out a noble figure clad in light purple robes, seated with absolute composure.

Strands of Life and Death Realm energy slowly drifted from the chariot, filling the air with an oppressive aura.

Everyone's expressions changed

Those who could sense Li Xun's presence grew solemn.

Just from this invisible pressure, it was clear that over the past half a year, Li Xun's strength had grown even more unfathomable.

In fact, some even felt that he might be stronger than the Champion Marquis himself.

Unlike the reckless border generals, this group of people knew better than to probe Li Xun's cultivation with their spiritual senses.

After all, using spiritual sense to assess someone's strength was an extremely disrespectful act.

It was one thing for elders to inspect juniors, but among peers, such behavior was nearly unheard of.

"Profound Sun Holy Son, we meet again."

The golden-haired man stepped forward with a smile, his voice smooth as silk.

"Half a year apart, yet the esteemed man remains as refined as ever."

Li Xun replied in a detached tone, neither warm nor cold.

He could clearly sense the faint hostility emanating from every single person before him.

Since that was the case, there was no need for him to act cordial.

"I am here today under the Emperor's command to personally welcome the Profound Sun Holy Son."

The man's expression remained calm and composed.

"The Great Chu Empire has already prepared accommodations for you, Holy Son."

"Please, follow me."

"Lead the way."

Li Xun remained seated within his Golden Divine Chariot, showing no intention of stepping down.

His tone was indifferent, as if he were giving an order, rather than being a guest.

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