Accompanied by a cloud of dust, a group of soldiers riding on Longma marched in front of the crowd. The leading soldier was wearing fiery red armor and holding a long spear, looking extremely majestic.
He shouted, "I'm a fifth-grade official, the commander of the Dragon Martial Army, Gao Feng!
Today, I'm leading the warriors into the imperial city to meet the emperor.
Please come with me! "
At Gao Feng's command, the Dragon Martial Army immediately retreated to the sides to make way for the crowd. At this moment, the warriors finally entered the imperial city.
Tang Yong and Han Xuefei stood at the back of the crowd. The place where he stood might not have a good view, but it was definitely a good spot for gossip.
Tang Yong and Han Xuefei were walking when they heard the two warriors in front of them whispering, "We just passed by the city tower. It's said that there's a spirit beast that was rescued by the ancestor from the Dense Fog Demon Forest in the early years. In order to repay the ancestor for saving its life, the spirit beast promised to protect Han Tang for 300 years.
Now that the spirit beast is about to leave after 300 years, many countries near us are getting restless … "
Tang Yong was listening to the two of them attentively when suddenly, Han Xuefei, who was beside him, tugged his sleeve and said softly, "I've also heard some rumors. It's said that the top three of this Demon Hunting Meet will participate in the Ten Nations Martial Arts Meet and compete with the geniuses of the Ten Nations."
"Ten Nations Martial Arts Meet?"
Tang Yong frowned and secretly recalled the memories in his mind. Finally, he remembered that there seemed to be such a thing.
However, the original owner of the body used to be a good-for-nothing, and such a meet had nothing to do with him. Hence, he knew very little about it.
"Yes, in the past, it was just a small competition for learning from each other. It's said that this year happens to be the 100th anniversary of the Martial Arts Meet, so it's more grand than previous years. The prizes are also more generous," Han Xuefei answered.
"I see!" Tang Yong nodded.
As the two of them were speaking, the large group in front of them suddenly stopped. All the cultivators looked to the right and saw the palace doors on the right open. Countless officials and generals dressed in embroidered robes and crane robes leapt out of the palace doors. Although they didn't do it on purpose, a terrifying pressure emanated from these officials and generals, nearly suffocating the cultivators.
The crowd that had been so proud that they had forgotten themselves immediately lowered their proud heads and stood respectfully to the side.
"Look, that's Great General Qin wearing the Radiant Armor!"
"I saw it. Although Grand General Qin is over fifty years old, he is still so energetic!
The one beside him couldn't be Prime Minister Zhuge, right?
Hiss!
His aura is so terrifying. I heard that last year, Prime Minister Zhuge had already broken through the Martial Spirit Realm and became a Martial King. "
"I heard that Zhuge Yu was first on the Martial Roll this year. He was supposed to win, but in the end, his limelight was stolen by a guy who came out of nowhere. Hehe, he really doesn't know what's good for him!
He even dares to steal the Zhuge Family's limelight. Let's wait and see how Prime Minister Zhuge will deal with him! "
…
The two cultivators were talking excitedly with their heads touching.
However, they didn't know that the person they were talking about was standing right behind them.
Prime Minister Zhuge?
Tang Yong raised his eyebrows. Thanks to the memory of the original owner, Tang Yong had heard of this person's name. The original owner originally wanted to join Prime Minister Zhuge's sect and become his disciple, so he knew him very well.
Prime Minister Zhuge was born in a noble family in the north. He had been diligent in practicing martial arts since he was a child. He was well-versed in the classics and was very talented. At the age of ten, he hunted a third-level beast. At the age of fifteen, he became the youngest Martial Master in Han Tang. At the age of thirty, he became a Martial Spirit Realm expert … Just last year, there was a rumor in the capital that he finally broke through the Martial King Realm and became the only top expert in Han Tang to break through in the past thirty years!
Tang Yong didn't say anything after hearing this, but Han Xuefei couldn't help but frown and whisper, "Quiet!
Do you want to be rude in front of the palace? "
When the two warriors in front heard someone scolding them, they turned their heads with a look of dissatisfaction. When they saw that it was Han Xuefei, they immediately sucked in a breath of cold air. They laughed dryly and turned their heads away.
The officials and generals walked for a full quarter of an hour before they all walked into a large hall in front of them. That was the Throne Room. It was a place where all the major and minor matters of Han Tang were discussed and discussed. Unfortunately, the cultivators didn't have the right to enter. They had to wait until the morning assembly was over before the officials would commend them. Then, they would begin the grand parade.
Everyone stood in the open space outside the Throne Room in a dignified manner. Because they couldn't move or speak, and because they were facing the sun, many of the cultivators were a little shaky from the heat. Don't think that just because the cultivators had strong bodies, they would be fine. They had been standing since four in the morning until eight in the morning assembly was over.
Even a Martial Spirit Realm expert couldn't stand the tedious four-hour wait!
In front of Tang Yong, a thin and weak cultivator was sweating profusely. His body was like noodles, swaying left and right. At some point, he had fainted on the ground.
Tang Yong shook his head speechlessly. Why is this kid so stubborn? You just stand there stupidly when I tell you to?
Don't you know how to shift your weight?
If the left foot doesn't work, then change to the right foot. If the front heel doesn't work, then change to the back heel!
Tang Yong stood in the crowd and quietly shifted his body's center of gravity to his right. Coincidentally, Han Xuefei was also on his right. Tang Yong felt that his clothes touched her, but his body definitely didn't touch her, so he didn't care.
However, just because Tang Yong didn't care, it didn't mean that others were the same.
When the cultivators standing behind Tang Yong saw this scene, they didn't have time to care about the problem of their bodies swaying. They all gritted their teeth and stared at Tang Yong.
They had never seen such a shameless person. As a man, he couldn't stand and actually leaned on the body of a goddess?
Can you be more shameless?
Can you be more shameless?!
"Ding! From Zhu Geyu's distress + 66 …"
"Ding! From Yu Wenqiang's distress + 99 …"
"Ding! From Luo Zheng's distress + 56 …"
This time, Tang Yong really didn't do it on purpose. He didn't cause any trouble, but the negative emotions had run into his mailbox for no reason.
Sigh!
Sometimes, being jealous of one's good looks was something that made one feel helpless.
They must be jealous that I'm more handsome and that I'm more talented than them.
Tang Yong really wanted to turn around and give these people a helpless look. However, the Dragon Martial Army's commander-in-chief, Gao Feng, was staring at the crowd like a tiger watching its prey. Tang Yong simply didn't have the chance to turn around.
Tang Yong could only hide this regret in his heart.
The waiting time was very long.
They waited from sunrise until the sun was high up in the sky. Only then did an official run out from the throne room and announce loudly, "His Majesty announces that the top three on the Martial Roll, Tang Yong, Han Xuefei, and Zhu Geyu, have an audience with him!"
As soon as this announcement was made, all the cultivators felt their spirits lift. They all scanned the crowd with their eyes, trying in vain to find out who the person who had suppressed Han Xuefei and Zhu Geyu was.
Under everyone's probing gazes, they saw Han Xuefei move. She took a step forward, and the shameless man leaning on her also took a step forward.
What the hell?