Chapter 19: Arrival at Spirit City

Chapter 19: Arrival at Spirit City

The journey of the convoy was exceptionally slow. If a Title Douluo traveled alone, they could make a round trip in half a day. However, most of the tournament participants and the less powerful academy instructors significantly slowed down the progress of the journey.

Starting from the Great Rift Valley, it took a full fifteen days before they finally caught sight of Spirit City. It was a massive city, seemingly boundless.

During these fifteen days, Qian Renxue didn't feel bored at all. After all, she had Brother Ji with her. They could chat and pass the time on the road.

However, Brother Ji found these fifteen days quite unbearable. Qian Renxue would often tease him, regardless of whether there was anything to provoke her or not, making him feel miserable.

There was no need to worry about others overhearing, as the second carriage was positioned far away from them. Most of the instructors and participants were behind them, including the two Title Douluos, Chen Xin and Du Gu Bo, who were also far away. Even if their voices were a bit louder, it wouldn't matter.

The coachman driving the carriage was from their Spirit Hall's Hall of Worship. There was no need to worry about him leaking information. Although the five hundred knights brought by Brother Ji were officially known as Qian Renxue's personal guard, they were actually members of the Hall of Worship.

Over the years, the Spirit Hall's influence had permeated almost every aspect of the Heaven Dou Empire. Even the consorts by Emperor Xue Ye's side had their people. Officially, Xue Qinghe was still the Crown Prince, as Emperor Xue Ye had not yet died. But behind the scenes, more than half of the Heaven Dou Empire was already under their control. With a few more years of infiltration, the entire Heaven Dou Empire would likely be completely under Qian Renxue's control.

As the convoy arrived at the gate of Spirit City, everyone was struck by the spectacular sight. The city gate alone was seven to eight meters wide and ten to twelve meters high. What was most terrifying, however, was the city wall, towering around fifty to sixty meters high, with countless Soul Masters patrolling on top. Just this sight alone was enough to awe everyone.

Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong saw the city wall of Spirit City and couldn't help but show a shocked expression. She exclaimed, "Spirit City truly lives up to its reputation as the holy land of Soul Masters on the continent. Our Seven Treasure City can't compare at all. Just the city wall alone is about fifty to sixty meters high, and there are so many Soul Masters patrolling. Spirit City's defensive strength is truly formidable."

The others also stuck their heads out of the carriage, all stunned by the sight of Spirit City's towering walls. Spirit City was grand and magnificent. Even the Heavenly Soul City paled in comparison. Just by its appearance alone, Spirit City's defensive capabilities far surpassed those of Heavenly Soul City.

As for Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, who had come from the Star Luo Empire, they couldn't help but reveal shocked expressions when they saw Spirit City. Despite the Star Luo Empire being very powerful, the Imperial Capital and Star Luo City were formidable fortresses. But compared to the current Spirit City, they were nothing.

Tang San looked at Spirit City and thought to himself, "Spirit City, sooner or later, I will destroy you!"

He had always held a grudge against the Spirit Hall's attempt on his life. Tang San was always one to repay kindness with kindness and grievances with revenge. Although he wouldn't reveal his hatred for the Spirit Hall until he had reached a certain level of strength, once he grew to a certain point, his killing intent towards the Spirit Hall would overflow!

Outside, Ning Fengzhi chuckled, "Are you all shocked by Spirit City?"

Inside the carriage, all seven of them nodded. They were indeed stunned by the spectacular sight of Spirit City, especially its formidable defenses. Spirit City was grand and awe-inspiring. Even the Heavenly Soul City couldn't compare. Just the defensive power displayed by Spirit City's appearance alone far exceeded that of Heavenly Soul City.

And the massive ballistae on Spirit City's walls? They couldn't even be bothered to count how many there were..

Chapter 19: Arrival at Spirit City

The magnitude of the ballistae was such that even a Douluo couldn't take them lightly, demonstrating just how powerful Spirit City's defenses truly were.

"Just the surface strength of the Spirit Hall is already formidable, and there's much more you don't know. As the oldest force on the continent, no one knows just how powerful it truly is," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

The seven individuals nodded thoughtfully. It was their first time in Spirit City, and they were awestruck by its grandeur. They realized they had underestimated the Spirit Hall's power.

"Do you see the two gatekeepers up ahead?" Ning Fengzhi said to the group.

The seven nodded. What was so special about two gatekeepers?

At this point, Chen Xin chuckled, "You're still inexperienced. Don't just look at them as two gatekeepers. Both of them are genuine Soul Saints!"

With this revelation, the seven felt as if their heads were about to explode. Soul Saints, just guarding the gate? It was unheard of. At Shrek Academy, apart from Dugu Bo, the strongest were their principal and instructors.

Principal Flender, a Soul Saint. Instructor Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint. Vice Principal Liu Erlong, a Soul Saint.

Individuals of the same rank as their principal were merely gatekeepers at the Spirit Hall.

Ning Fengzhi chuckled, "You've scared the children. The Spirit Hall is far from as simple as it appears."

At this, Ning Rongrong curiously asked, "Father, if you say the Spirit Hall is not as simple as it seems, then how does it compare to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Ning Fengzhi looked at his daughter. She had indeed asked a tricky question. How did their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School fare against the Spirit Hall?

It wasn't even worth mentioning. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School held the title of one of the top three sects on the continent, it was merely surface-level. If the Hall of Worship and the Palace of the Pope joined forces, they could easily crush the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Even the title of the top three sects was bestowed upon them by the Spirit Hall. It was evident how powerful the Spirit Hall truly was.

Ning Fengzhi pretended to ponder deeply and said, "Rongrong, since you want to know, I'll answer your question."

The others perked up their ears. This was a topic they had never encountered before, and even Tang San listened attentively. He still had a vague understanding of how powerful the Spirit Hall was, but he knew very well how formidable the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was. After all, it was one of the top three sects!

"The Spirit Hall is stronger than our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, much stronger. How much stronger? You'll find out naturally in the future," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile, leaving the seven individuals hanging, eager to learn more.

(End of Chapter)

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