The army bypassed Cangxuan City and advanced towards the Xuanyuan Imperial Capital. The two cities were not far apart, and the fleet soon passed through an area where they could already see the shadow of the Imperial Capital from above.
Qin Hao stood up from his seat and walked to the front of the ship. Even from afar, he could feel the domineering and majestic aura of the Xuanyuan Imperial Capital from its enormous shadow.
As they got closer, the scene in front of them became clearer and more shocking.
A huge royal city stood in front of them. It was vast and boundless, radiant with golden qi, and the terrain swallowed everything in all directions like a giant beast entrenched on the ground. It was extremely intimidating.
The city walls made of boulders towered dozens of feet high, and the walls glowed with a metallic luster, looking extremely sturdy.
Inside the city, there were many magnificent palaces, noble and imposing, like the palace of the gods.
At each of the four corners of the city stood a giant pillar that reached the sky. Dragons, phoenixes, black tortoises, divine beasts, white tigers, and many other rare ancient beasts were carved on the pillars. They were vivid and lifelike, exuding the aura of powerful divine beasts. They gave off a very dangerous feeling. Clearly, these things were not decorations, but possessed extremely terrifying destructive power.
The four towering pillars pierced through the clouds like four gigantic arms that supported the Xuanyuan Imperial Family. The Emperor's aura suppressed the entire area.
However, these weren't the most dazzling. At the absolute center of the Royal Capital, there was a gigantic golden divine hall. This divine hall was like a city within a city. It floated in the air and was enveloped by terrifying emperor light, exuding a sense of majesty and holiness. It was like a place where gods existed.
From the city walls to the four giant pillars, including all the buildings in the city, and the temple suspended in the air, the huge building complex was made of pure gold. It demonstrated the supreme authority of the Xuanyuan Imperial Family, which had stood in the southern region for thousands of years, and had been worshipped by generations of descendants.
"What powerful fluctuations of power. Those four pillars are very dangerous and a little troublesome."
One by one, the void warships drew closer and lined up in a straight line, facing off against the majestic imperial city in front of them from a distance.
In an instant, endless murderous qi filled every corner of the space. The killing intent was so strong that it seemed to push out space, making one's heart feel heavy and oppressive.
When they saw the true appearance of Xuanyuan Imperial City, the Yunyi Peak disciples who were practicing formations on the main ship couldn't help but tremble, their faces gradually contorting.
Inside the Xuanyuan Imperial City, the power of the formation was extremely strong. Judging from the formation light released, it had already exceeded the ability of the disciples of the Yunyi Peak to break it. Perhaps its power was far from comparable to the barrier of the Divine Palace, but it was not something that they could easily break.
"If we can't suppress them with our high-end combat power, no matter how many people we have, we can only stop here."
Great Ancestor Zheng stood up and looked at the city wall that was made of pure gold. Traces of Formation Energy wandered on the wall, and his expression turned ugly.
The defense of this kind of thing was extremely terrifying. When the array power was connected and covered the entire city wall, low-level martial artists would not even have the chance to get close. Once they got a little closer, they would be torn apart on the spot by the array power, not to mention carrying a ladder to attack the city.
"Anyone below the Renhuang Plane who is within a hundred steps of the Renhuang Plane must die."
At this time, a voice came from behind the crowd. The disciples of the Divine Palace looked back with respectful faces and stepped aside.
"Ma … Master."
Qin Hao spoke softly. The person who came was Myōri.
However, he could not openly address her as "Senior Sister," so as not to scare the weak Emperor Yuan of the Zheng Clan and the Night Luo Palace to death.
"The array source of this city wall is actually in the floating temple, including the defense of the entire city. It has nothing to do with the four array pillars."
Myōri was wearing a plain white robe. Accompanied by Ye Ninghong and Granny Ying, she walked over. Her face was covered by a veil, and no one could see her true appearance.
As a disciple of the Megrez Palace, she was naturally like Qin Hao. She had cultivated in the Seven Peaks of the Divine Palace. With 1,700 years of cultivation, her foundation, and the vast Dili, including her ability in formations, she was far beyond Qin Hao's reach.
"Greetings, Supreme Divinity."
Great Ancestor Zheng and all the peak Renhuangs in the clan bowed at the same time. Their attitude was extremely respectful.
This woman returned with Qin Hao. Although her specific identity was unknown, everyone vaguely guessed that she came from the Divine Palace, the supreme Martial House of the continent that had produced a God-level master.
As for how high the woman's status in the Divine Palace was, no one could guess.
Since Qin Hao called her "Master," she should be at least an elder. She could also be a deacon of the Divine Palace.
Even so, everyone was in fear and trepidation. In front of Myōri, the Great Ancestor of the Zheng Clan spoke carefully for fear that his voice would displease the Supreme Divinity.
Not to mention him, even the Palace Master of the Night Luo Palace and the Nine-star Great Emperor treated the Supreme Divinity as their ancestor. Ye Ninghong personally poured tea, poured water, and ate food. Who would have thought that the leader of the overlord force of the Southern Region would serve others like a maid?
"Master, is there a way to directly destroy the array source?"
Qin Hao asked. Those below the Renhuang Realm who were within a hundred steps would die. It was indeed a little tricky.
No matter how confident Qin Hao was, it was impossible for him to charge into the city with less than a thousand Renhuangs from the Zheng Clan and the Night Luo Palace and confront the army of the Xuanyuan Family head-on.
Moreover, Senior Sister only said that those below the Renhuang Realm who were within a hundred steps would die.
Then, once they entered the city, even those above the Renhuang Realm would be weakened. The Xuanyuan Family's protective array had been in operation for countless years. This tortoise shell was indeed very strong. If Senior Sister wasn't here … "You doubt my ability?
Even if it's ten or twenty times stronger, it's no different from paper in front of me. "
Myōri stared at Qin Hao. Was this guy's brain muddled?
"Pfft!"
Xiao Han laughed out loud. Senior Sister was the Flawless Great Emperor. In the world, there was probably no array in the outside world that could withstand her crushing with one finger.
"Uh … I was a little anxious just now."
Qin Hao smiled embarrassedly as he looked at his Senior Sister. He looked at the wrinkles that extended from the corners of her eyes that were like numerous withered vines that were climbing up. Her originally tall and graceful figure had become hunched in a short period of half a month, and he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable in his heart.
Senior Sister used to be a beauty.
"I'm afraid there's only one layer of this array. There should be arrays within arrays in the city. You all should be careful. I won't make a move unless it's absolutely necessary."
Myōri turned around and slowly walked back to the cabin with Ye Ninghong's help.
There was a big battle in front of them, but it was also a test.
As a disciple of the Divine Palace, they were not afraid of any test from the outside world.
However, once the battle began, it would be fierce and chaotic. Myōri couldn't take care of everyone. If they weren't careful, the disciples of the Divine Palace would be at risk of dying.
"Phew."
Qin Hao let out a long sigh of relief. He stepped on the bow of the ship and faced the vast imperial city. He gathered his internal strength and shouted, "Xuanyuan Gaoyan!"
Xuanyuan Gaoyan!
Xuanyuan Gaoyan!
Xuanyuan Gaoyan … His shout rushed into the imperial city, shaking it back and forth.
However, the city was still calm. Standing in the void, there was no one to be seen. It was as if the city was empty.
However, under the surface of this empty shell, the Zheng army could feel a strong sense of danger. At this moment, countless soldiers standing on the warships clenched their weapons. Their palms were sweating.
"How dare you call me by my name, little brat from the wilderness of Western Liang?"
A response came from the city. This voice was so majestic that it made the world tremble.
Xuanyuan Gaoyan was a Nine-star Imperial Lord, a cultivator in the first realm of the Imperial Path, and a Great Emperor.
In his eyes, Qin Hao was not qualified to talk to him, let alone call him by his name.
Was Qin Hao qualified to call him by his name?
"You're about to die, but you're still putting on airs."
A disciple of the Divine Palace muttered with disdain.
"Shut up. He's a Great Emperor," Gu Die said in a low voice.
Gu Qi said in a low voice. Even if they were enemies, a Great Emperor should be respected.
"Old fogey of the Zheng Clan, three years ago, this Emperor gave the Myriad Cultivator Alliance a way out, yet you defeated soldiers are not grateful at all.
Today, you dare to take the initiative to attack me.
I gave up the fortress and let you enter, not because I'm afraid of you, but because I don't want both sides to suffer losses. It's not too late to retreat now. We're all forces of the Southern Region, so I won't pursue this matter. In the future, we'll all live in peace and mind our own business. "
Xuanyuan Gaoyan's voice seemed to come from all directions in the city, making it impossible to pinpoint his location.
Great Ancestor Zheng swallowed his saliva. Normally, he would never have dared to bring people here.
However, today's battle was not something he could control. At present, he was just a foil. The real main force was the group of lawless youths that Qin Hao had brought.
At this moment, Great Ancestor Zheng also glanced at Qin Hao. The person who should respond was not him. If Xuanyuan Gaoyan rushed over later, he would be the first to settle the score.
"Live in peace?
Why didn't Xuanyuan Wuying say 'live in peace' when he kidnapped you? "
"Why didn't you say 'live in peace' when you attacked Feng City and wanted to swallow the Wan Cultivator Alliance?"
Qin Hao sneered, "Are you trying to be reasonable now?"
Three years ago, Xuanyuan Wuying had kidnapped Xiao Han. In order to force out the scarlet arrow from her body, he had ignored the serious injury to her Spirit and almost turned Xiao Han into a soulless shell.
You call that 'live in peace and mind our own business'?
"Barbaric brat, who gave you the right to talk nonsense with me?
Ye Ninghong, is this how you discipline your disciples? "
An angry roar sounded in the void. In Xuanyuan Gaoyan's view, Qin Hao only dared to behave so atrociously because of the Night Luo Palace's support.
However, Ye Ninghong did not give the slightest response.
"Opening the border fortress is the first step of my tolerance.
Giving up Cangxuan City and sacrificing the lives of all the Xuanyuan clan members of the Cangxuan branch for you to vent your resentment is the second step of my benevolence.
Of course, my tolerance is only limited to these two chances. "
The robbery of Xiao Han was indeed Xuanyuan Wuying's fault. What he did wasn't wrong, but his mistake was that he didn't do it cleanly. He didn't get the treasure in time, which led to wave after wave of trouble.
However, he had already made the entire Cangxuan City branch pay for Xiao Han's life. Wasn't that enough?
"You can still stand quietly and listen to me, and not attack when you see me. This is already my third kindness.
Scram, go back to where you came from. Otherwise, even Ye Ninghong won't be able to save you. "
"Yuan Crystal Cannons!"
Qin Hao roared. Xuanyuan Gaoyan wasn't done yet. He wasn't here to listen to nonsense today.
Buzz! Buzz!
Dazzling halos flickered in the air, and the front of each warship lit up. When countless warships surged with blazing light at the same time, the power of the spiritual qi fluctuations caused the entire sky to shake.
Qin Hao only needed to raise his arm, and in an instant, the countless cannons with enormous energy would pour into the city.
"Hahaha, as expected … you won't give up until you hit a wall.
Fine, this Emperor will bestow upon you a magnificent curtain call. "
A majestic figure of an emperor rose into the air from the palace in the city and hovered above the nine heavens. The moment Xuanyuan Gaoyan appeared, the brilliance of the entire southern region seemed to be drowned out by the emperor light he emitted.