Chapter 8: Cloudsdale
After Qingyun left Daddy Mu's tavern, he headed north towards Cloud City, the imperial city of the Jade Maiden Empire. Along the way, I went over the mountains and mountains, ate the meat of spirit animals, and drank the mountain spring water, so I was uncomfortable.
Without the restraints of others, Qingyun can finally liberate himself, it is really "the sea is wide and the fish jumps, and the sky is high and the birds fly." ”
Hurry during the day and practice at night. Qingyun didn't deliberately speed up his speed, so it wasn't until twenty days later that he came to the gate of Cloud City.
Cloudsdale. The imperial city of the Jade Maiden Empire. It is named after a woman who founded the empire in a famous continent, and has been a female emperor for thousands of years since its founding, with a long history of hereditary succession.
Qingyun stopped at the gate of the city, and the guards at the gate watched vigilantly at the pedestrians coming and going. There are still ten days before the imperial ceremony, so the current guards are also extremely strict.
Qingyun walked into the city, and suddenly a heat wave hit. The streets of the city are crowded with pedestrians. Vendors on both sides of the street shout to attract the attention of customers.
Because there are no gold coins on his body, the only point is that he was given by Daddy Mu before leaving.
"Yunlai Inn" is a small inn. The price is also quite cheap, which is just in line with Qingyun's economic ability.
Qingyun walked into his guest room, walked back and forth twice, found no problems, and then lay down on the bed and fell asleep.
By the time Qingyun woke up, it was already five o'clock in the afternoon. Qingyun cleaned up, came downstairs, and casually found a seat to sit down to eat.
The shopkeeper passed by Qingyun's table, and Qingyun stopped him. Qingyun took out a gold coin and gave it to him, "Little brother, I'll ask you something." ”
When the shopkeeper saw the gold coin, he immediately smiled, took the gold coin, and hurriedly laughed, "Childe, please say, you must know everything in the future, and you will say everything." ”
Qingyun nodded with satisfaction, "When I entered the city, I found that there were many guards at the gate of the city, and there were many patrols in the city, what was going on." ”
The shopkeeper smiled: "Childe is not a local, right?" ”
Qingyun nodded.
The shopkeeper continued, "There are ten more days before the worship ceremony, although the worship ceremony is boring, but after the festival, the holy mountain will be opened. There are many spiritual treasures in the holy mountain. Therefore, many great sects and dynasties will send people here. Now there are many merchants in the city, and there are some other dynasties, the children of the sect. Although our Jade Maiden Empire is one of the top dynasties, there are always some people who want to find some trouble. And this ceremony is the most important event of the year in the Empire, and there is not a single mistake to be made. ”
Qingyun pretended to be a little white, and said in surprise: "Oh, there are still people who dare to trouble the Jade Maiden Empire. Doesn't it mean that the Jade Maiden Empire has the support of the Snow God Palace behind it. ”
The shopkeeper patiently explained: "Of course the ordinary sect dynasty would not dare. The strength of the first-class sect is second only to the seven major sects, and some second-rate sects are even under the management of our Jade Maiden Empire, and there are countless other second-level sects. "But the Snow God Palace and the Yin-Yang Sect have always been at odds with each other, and the strength of the Great Yuan Dynasty under the Yin-Yang Sect is not inferior to our Jade Girl Empire at all, not to mention that the Overlord Sword Sect and the Yin-Yang Sect have recently had the intention of joining forces, so the city is now heavily guarded to prevent them from making trouble." ”
Qingyun pretended to be surprised and pretended to be timid.
Seeing his appearance, the shopkeeper was even more convinced that Qingyun was a second ancestor. "Don't be afraid, although they are powerful, we are not weak. At least this time, they didn't dare to do it blatantly at the ceremony. ”
Qingyun was puzzled, "Why is this?" ”
The shopkeeper said: "After the worship ceremony, you will enter the holy mountain to find the spiritual treasure, although it is a chance, but not everyone has this opportunity. The Empress stipulated that five members of the royal family would be selected each year, and four would be elected from among the people. The other top dynasties each have one place, and the top sects have two, except for the Blue Dragon Sect. "In previous years, the Blue Dragon Sect would only appear during the worship ceremony, but this time, it will be selected for the selection of places to watch the battle. ”
Qingyun was clear: "This Qinglong Sect seems to be very strong." ”
The shopkeeper said proudly: "Of course, although the Qinglong Sect is now in seclusion, after all, it is the first sect in the Western Regions. The nine sons of the Qinglong Sect are all on the Lingyun list in the Western Regions. ”
Lingyun List, Qingyun has heard of it, it is the largest intelligence agency in the Western Regions, the Ethereal Pavilion, which ranks the younger generation according to its combat power.
Qingyun continued to talk to the shopkeeper for a few words, and then returned to the room.
In the past few days, Qingyun has not been able to leave the house, and the meals have been delivered to the room. Qingyun knew that if he wanted to enter the Holy Mountain, he could only participate in the quota selection. Because he doesn't have exercises, the current realm is only in the Zhudan realm, and he doesn't have spiritual skills. Qingyun felt speechless, he was really poor and white, regardless of the fact that he had exercised well before his physical body, relying on his spiritual power cultivation that far exceeded the same realm, he should be able to fight with him.
Ten days passed in a blink of an eye.
On this day, the gates of the city were closed, and the streets were filled with gongs and drums. The entire Cloudsdale is empty of thousands of people.
Today is the day of the selection of places.
In the heart of Cloudsdale, Jade Square. The square stood before the Imperial Palace, and now the square is crowded with people. The sects under the jurisdiction of the Jade Maiden Empire have distinct levels of disciples from various forces in the dynasty. There were also some spectators, and the huge square was surrounded by water.
Qingyun also came to Jade Square early in the morning. Yesterday he asked Xiao Er to help him sign up. This selection is not something that anyone can participate in, only disciples under the age of eighteen whose strength is in the Zhudan Realm can participate.
After an hour, the palace gate opened, and only a shout was heard, "The Empress has arrived." The sound was mixed with spiritual power, and it spread throughout Cloudsdale.
In response, a middle-aged woman wearing a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown appeared. The woman's delicate and delicate face is slightly powdered, with majesty between her eyebrows, her body is slender, and her body is full of ice and noble moving temperament. This person is Ying Feng, the empress of the Jade Maiden Empire. The strength of the middle stage of the immortal mansion.
Behind her, half of her body was a woman wearing red armor, her appearance was not inferior to Ying Feng, and her face was a little more heroic. This person is Ying Feng's sister and the marshal of the Jade Girl Empire, named Ying Ran.
After that, there are the elders of the top sects, as well as the envoys of the dynasty. Finally, there is a group of juniors.
As far as Qingyun could see, he recognized these people according to the intelligence. When he looked at the junior curiously, his face was stunned. I saw that at the front of the group of young people was a young girl, the girl was wearing a snow-white dress this time, with her snow-white hair, the whole person looked like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world.
The girl seemed to feel someone watching her, tilted her head slightly, and also saw the boy. The young man is still dressed in a white shirt, with clear and bright eyes. However, the girl withdrew her eyes after a glance, and continued to follow Ying Feng into the viewing platform in the square.
The girl is Bing Qianyi. Qingyun didn't care when he saw Bing Qianyi's indifferent appearance, after all, Bing Qianyi's character was like this.
The part of the square facing the Imperial Palace is a viewing platform. Empress Ying Feng and others sat on the viewing platform and waited for the competition to start.
To the left of Ying Feng was the elder of the Snow God Palace, Bai Shuang, and Bing Qian was also sitting behind Bai Shuang. Further to the left are the elders of the other five sects, and the imperial envoys of the four major dynasties. Sitting on the right is a beautiful woman in palace clothes, the beautiful woman seems to be surrounded by fairy energy, the beautiful woman is one of the four great protector elders of the Blue Dragon Sect, Qinglian Zi, and her strength is unfathomable. To the right stood four young men in navy blue robes, who were disciples of the Blue Dragon Sect. Further to the right, there were some young children, all of whom were children of the dynasty.
Ying Ran stepped forward and shouted: "The selection will start immediately, and the selected personnel will enter the venue and wait." ”
Dozens of teenagers and girls walked into the arena. All of them are the strength of the Zhudan Realm. Qingyun is also mixed in.
There are countless sects in the Western Regions, and there are countless dynasties. The younger generation is only the best if they are written into the Lingyun list.
The Lingyun List is the top 50 ranking of the young generation in the entire Western Regions. Those who can make it to the list must have the strength to be at the peak of the Creation Realm, and even the first few have already entered the Yin and Yang Realm.
Normally, the core disciples of the seven major sects are all in the strength of the Divine Spirit Realm, and only a few disciples of the five major dynasties who have been cultivated with all their strength can compete, and of course, there are also talented demons who have entered the Creation Realm, but that is very rare. Like the first-class sects under the dynasty, the disciples under the age of eighteen are generally in the Zhudan realm, and only a very few can step into the divine spirit. Such a person will also be cultivated by the dynasty.
Dozens of teenagers and girls waited on the side of the square. Gearing up, just to be able to show their talents in the selection and get more resources in the future.
The charming eyes of the beautiful woman on the right side of Empress Ying Feng in the stands swept the square, and said with a smile: "These little guys will be pillars in the future." ”
Ying Feng said respectfully: "The seniors laughed. "The younger generation of the Blue Dragon Sect is the top of the Western Regions. ”
"The Empress has tormented her juniors. The first young man in navy blue on the right side of Qinglianzi smiled. The four youths were the Dragon Five Qingyang, the Dragon Eight Qingyu, and the two core disciples. The initial strength of Qingyang Yin and Yang, the perfection of Qingyu's creation, and the strength of the core disciples.
Qingyang looked at Bing Qianyi after speaking: "Senior Sister Qianyi has been doing well recently, I heard that Senior Sister Qianyi was in trouble a few days ago. Qingyang looked at Taixue, and his eyes were a little admiring.
Bing Qian also said flatly: "It's okay, thank you Senior Brother Qingyang." ”
Qingyang still said enthusiastically: "The next time I see the Badaomen, I will help you ask for an explanation." ”
Bing Qianyi replied coldly: "No, thank you." ”
Qingyang is obviously used to it.
Snow God Palace Elder Bai Shuang took over and said kindly, "Don't worry about Qingyang Virtuous Nephew. ”
Qinglianzi waved her hand and turned her head to tease Qingyang: "Yo, our fifth child is deflated again." ”
Qingyang touched his nose in embarrassment.
Ying Ran walked in front of a few people: "Empress, Elder Baishuang, Senior Qinglianzi, the selection can begin." ”
Ying Feng nodded: "Let's start!"