Chapter 50: Journey to the Imperial City

"Going to the Imperial City?"

Gu Chenfeng slightly frowned, thinking to himself: "Su Shisan is right in the Imperial City."

Speaking of the Imperial City, the first person Gu Chenfeng thought of was the nouveau riche Young Master Su Shisan.

Gu Chenfeng curiously asked, "Senior Brother, what are we going to do in the Imperial City?"

Zuo Qingyang smiled faintly, "Of course, we’re going to recognize someone."

"Recognize someone?" Gu Chenfeng quickly reacted and asked hurriedly, "You’ve tracked them down this fast?"

"Yes." Zuo Qingyang nodded, "Little Junior Brother, our Ancient Divine Sect may not be an overwhelming power, but we have some strength and standing, so tracking some people isn’t difficult."

"Although their origins have been identified, only you and Uncle Qiushui have seen them. Now Uncle Qiushui is recovering, so the Sect Leader has ordered us to take you to the Imperial City."

"I see." Gu Chenfeng nodded, "I remember their appearance distinctly, won’t mistake them. We should depart now."

"No need to hurry, Junior Brother." Bai Tu smiled, "The Ancient Divine Sect is far from the Imperial City; it will take several hours at least, there’s no use rushing."

"The powerful members sent by the Divine Sect have already uncovered their origins; they can’t possibly escape. We can just Sword Flight there." Zuo Qingyang faintly smiled and then waved his hand, causing a Spirit Sword to levitate in mid-air.

Liu Qingqing poked Gu Chenfeng’s head and chuckled, "Little Junior Brother, you need to reach the Golden Core Stage to Sword Flight. Want Senior Sister to take you?"

"Thank you, Senior Sister." Gu Chenfeng quickly expressed gratitude.

Liu Qingqing waved her jade-like hand, and a fine long sword flashed into existence, then she leaped onto the Flying Sword.

Liu Qingqing laughed, "Little Junior Brother, come on up. Senior Sister will take you flying!"

Gu Chenfeng acted promptly, directly leaping onto the Flying Sword.

"Hold on tight to Senior Sister, so you don’t fall off." Liu Qingqing turned back with a sweet smile.

Gu Chenfeng’s face flushed red, hesitating for a moment before awkwardly wrapping his hands around Liu Qingqing’s slender waist from behind.

Though Liu Qingqing was Senior Sister, she was also a graceful maiden.

Despite not having Wan’Er’s noble aura, Liu Qingqing’s exquisite face was still stunningly beautiful.

"Haha!" Zuo Qingyang and Bai Tu couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

The three of them Sword Flight, transforming into streams of light, shot straight into the sky, swiftly heading to the Imperial City.

On a mountain peak.

A frail young man watched Zuo Qingyang and the others Sword Flight with jealous, cold eyes.

Particularly seeing Gu Chenfeng holding Liu Qingqing from behind, the young man’s eyes nearly spewed fire.

Fist clenched tight, the young man gritted his teeth angrily, "Damn brat, daring to touch Qingqing with your filthy hands, I’ll never forgive you!"

His fierce gaze then turned to Zuo Qingyang, again brimming with aggression, "My strength isn’t far inferior to Zuo Qingyang, my speed surpasses his. Why does he get all the good things? Do the Sect Leader and Elders look down on me that much?"

"Why are the Sect Leader and Elders so biased? Why? I’m not satisfied! Zuo Qingyang! Just you wait! I’ll definitely exceed you! As soon as I defeat you, I’ll be the Ancient Divine Sect’s Senior Brother!"

The frail young man named Hou Qingshan was also one of Ancient Divine Sect’s senior disciples. His strength was second only to Zuo Qingyang.

Hou Qingshan was cold, ruthless, spoke little, and feared by many disciples of the Ancient Divine Sect, who dared not approach or speak to him.

Only Liu Qingqing dared to speak to him.

Hou Qingshan was like an anomaly within the Ancient Divine Sect.

Once Zuo Qingyang and the others disappeared into the horizon, Hou Qingshan turned to leave.

On the Flying Sword.

Gu Chenfeng looked toward Zuo Qingyang and asked, "Senior Brother, do you know where they’re from?"

"Unknown." Zuo Qingyang shook his head, "The Sect Leader hasn’t informed us, only instructed us to head to the Imperial City and meet with Uncle Tian Kui, who will guide us there."

Bai Tu frowned and guessed, "Although we don’t know which power, if it’s in the Imperial City, their strength shouldn’t be weak. Otherwise, Uncle Tian Kui wouldn’t send back a message but act directly."

"Certainly, regardless of the faction, this matter cannot be casually dismissed. They must pay a grievous price."

Zuo Qingyang faintly smiled, "The Sect Leader and Elders care deeply for Uncle Qiushui. They nearly killed Uncle Qiushui, the Sect Leader will not easily let it go."

Those three Nascent Soul Stage experts dared to attack Ling Qiushui; the Ancient Divine Sect will never forgive them.

Liu Qingqing suddenly asked, "By the way, Little Junior Brother, I heard Yang Shan say you previously came from Lingyun Sect?"

"Yes." Gu Chenfeng nodded slightly.

Liu Qingqing said softly, "I know Yao Xuanling, you should be quite familiar with her."

"Yao Xuanling?" Gu Chenfeng frowned slightly, recalled Yao Xuanling’s cold attitude and words, and felt a pang of hurt.

Gu Chenfeng replied, "She’s no longer the Junior Sister I knew. Unexpected that Senior Sister knows her."

"Seen her several times, but not familiar." Liu Qingqing laughed softly, "Just heard you’re also from Lingyun Sect. That reminded me, also didn’t expect her to be ungrateful."

"I see." Gu Chenfeng nodded.

Because of Yao Xuanling, Gu Chenfeng’s mood turned a little somber, his gaze tinged with sadness.

"Little Junior Brother, haven’t been to the Imperial City yet?" Zuo Qingyang asked with a smile.

"No." Gu Chenfeng shook his head.

Zuo Qingyang faintly smiled, "Imperial City is vast, home to numerous great powers and prominent families, full of experts, countless prodigies."

"Imperial City can be said to be the most prosperous place in the Cultivation Realm, sure to be an eye-opener for Little Junior Brother."

Time slipped by, three hours passed.

After tirelessly Sword Flight, Zuo Qingyang and the others finally reached the Imperial City.

Their spiritual power vastly depleted, they were nearly exhausted.

Zuo Qingyang smiled slightly, "Little Junior Brother, ahead is the Imperial City. Let’s rest before entering."

"Deserves its reputation as the most prosperous place in the Cultivation Realm, giving a sense of awe." Gu Chenfeng marvelled, and could also sense various formidable and terrifying auras.

"Little Junior Brother, the Imperial City is full of power, countless factions, once inside, be cautious and stick with Senior Sister." Liu Qingqing cautioned.

"Yes, Senior Sister." Gu Chenfeng nodded.

"Within the Imperial City, there’s someone named Su Shisan; you must not provoke him. He’s the Young Master of the Su Family, arrogant and ruthless. Those who cross him never live." Bai Tu added.

"Is that so?" Gu Chenfeng was slightly startled, thinking, "That guy isn’t as submissive as that."

Zuo Qingyang slightly frowned, "While the Su Family’s power isn’t as formidable as our Ancient Divine Sect, their wealth is astonishing. Few major factions in the Cultivation Realm dare offend the Su Family."

"Su Family’s businesses span the Cultivation Realm, the things needed by major factions can only be sourced from Su Family, aside from the Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association. Because of this, the Su Family holds an esteemed position in the Cultivation Realm. Hopefully, we won’t encounter Su Shisan."