Mainland Martial Arts

City Lord Qing Yuechen brandished the sword, his expression gradually becoming surprised. He could sense that this sword was extremely helpful for cultivation, helping a warrior suppress their true qi and condense it. Furthermore, the blade was heavy, which could help strengthen the body. The sword was also very sturdy, clearly a fine one.

Lin Feng looked at the City Lord's expression and suddenly realized, "So this knife has these uses!"

City Lord Qing Yuechen returned the knife to Lin Feng and exclaimed, "Lin Feng, this knife is truly remarkable! You must make good use of it."

At this time, the city lord introduced Lin Feng: "This is the deputy city lord Xing Yue. His strength is comparable to mine. He is a half-step grandmaster."

Lin Feng was startled and looked at the deputy city lord Xing Yue with admiration in his eyes. Xing Yue was tall, with a stern face and a powerful aura.

Afterwards, City Lord Qing Yuechen explained to the two, “Since the Wang family was wiped out, Wang Yuxuan’s position was replaced by Feng Yutang.”

Soon, Feng Yutang also arrived at the City Lord's Mansion. City Lord Qing Yuechen asked Deputy City Lord Xing Yue to take Lin Feng, Chi Feng, and Feng Yutang to the capital to participate in the final competition.

On the way to the capital, Lin Feng carried the heavy sword on his back, his mind full of thoughts. He recalled his great-grandfather's words and the city lord's evaluation of the sword, and gained a new understanding of the sword.

On the road to the capital, a richly decorated carriage rolled smoothly. Inside, Deputy City Lord Xing Yue, Feng Yutang of the Feng family, Chi Feng, and Lin Feng sat in silence. A subtle atmosphere hung in the air.

Lin Feng sat in a corner, his heart filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown world. He couldn't help but break the silence, cleared his throat, and asked Xing Yue, "Deputy City Lord, I don't know much about the power of the empire. Can you tell me about it?"

Xing Yue smiled at Lin Feng, her eyes devoid of disdain. She knew Lin Feng was extremely talented, and the City Lord held him in high regard. She spoke slowly, "Our empire is the Xuanying Empire, with its capital called Tianxuan City. To the east of the Xuanying Empire is the Xuanling Empire. These two empires face off on the Xingxuan Continent, constantly at war, each intent on annexing the other and unifying the continent."

Feng Yutang listened to Xing Yue's story with a hint of disdain on his face. In his opinion, these were all things he had long been familiar with, while Lin Feng seemed like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

Xing Yue continued, "There are six main cities to the east of Tianxuan City, and their borders are guarded by saints. There are five main cities to the south, and four to the west and north. The empire also has five major sects, located in the east, south, west, north, and center of Tianxuan City. Among them, the Sun and Moon Sect in the east is not too far from Tianxuan City, about a hundred miles away, while the other sects are relatively far away. There are four more main cities near Tianxuan City, and to reach Tianxuan City, you must pass through one of them."

Lin Feng listened attentively, secretly amazed. He had never expected the world to be so complex and with so many forces.

"What are the characteristics of the five major sects?" Lin Feng asked curiously.

Xing Yue said, "The Sun and Moon Sect in the east excels at swordsmanship, their techniques are fierce and powerful; the White Dragon Sect in the south focuses on spearmanship, which is mysterious and unpredictable; the Nine Phoenix Pavilion in the west specializes in hidden weapons and poisons, making it difficult to defend against them; the Taixu Valley in the north focuses on physical training, making them invulnerable to swords and spears; and the Xinghai Peak in the center is the sect with the strongest overall strength, covering all kinds of martial arts. And I heard that each of the five major sects is led by a saint, which is a true behemoth!"

Hearing this, Lin Feng, Feng Yutang, and Chi Feng all showed shocked expressions. Although Feng Yutang knew about this, he was still shocked when he really listened carefully.

"Not only that, the royal family in Tianxuan City is said to be protected by a demigod." Xing Yue's words were filled with a hint of awe.

"Demigod? Are there only two demigods in the entire Xingxuan Continent?" Lin Feng asked.

Xing Yue nodded: "Yes, it is said that there is another one in the Xuanling Empire."

After chatting along the way, the relationship between the four of them seemed to have become more harmonious. A few days passed quietly, and they finally arrived at Nanxuan City, one of the four main cities outside Tianxuan City.

Nanxuan City appeared before everyone, and the towering walls and bustling scene astounded them. This city was more than twice the size of Qingmu City, giving off a sense of grandeur and magnificence.

The carriage slowly pulled into Nanxuan City, and Lin Feng gazed curiously. He discovered the city's unique layout: it was surrounded by a river on three sides, with only one side being land. The river flowed from the northwest and out from the southwest, splitting into two streams to flow to the four main cities before converging again, forming a natural line of defense that was easy to defend but difficult to attack.

"How was this bridge on the river built?" Lin Feng was surprised to find that the bridge on the river was not made of traditional wood and stone, but adopted a modern bridge-building method, with iron frames and cement forming a solid bridge.

Feng Yutang and Chi Feng were also attracted by the scene before them. They were full of curiosity about these novel things. Feng Yutang's original arrogance disappeared at this moment. He was like an ignorant child, full of interest in everything around him.

As the carriage crisscrossed the city, Lin Feng observed the bustling crowds and bustling shops lining the streets. He was amazed to see items like fine salt and sugar. Even more surprising was the sight of several bicycles pulling the carriages, displaying a unique sense of technology.

"This...what's going on?" Lin Feng's heart was full of confusion and shock.

"It seems that this world is not simple." Lin Feng thought to himself.

The carriage finally stopped in front of an inn, and the four of them got off and walked into the inn. The innkeeper greeted them warmly and arranged a room for them.

At night, Lin Feng lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. He recalled his journey, his heart filled with emotion. This world is full of unknowns and mysteries, and he increasingly felt the need to explore and learn more.

The next morning, the inn's lobby was bustling with activity. Lin Feng stood by the window, gazing out at the street, his heart filled with curiosity and anticipation. Everything about this city felt both familiar and strange to him. The familiarity of things, like the reinforced concrete structure and iron frame of the river bridge, and the occasional bicycle-drawn carriages on the streets, plunged him into deep thought.

"What is going on? Why are there these things here?" Lin Feng muttered to himself, his brows slightly furrowed, and a gleam of doubt in his eyes.

Feng Yutang and Chi Feng were also busy in their rooms, not noticing Lin Feng's unusual behavior. Meanwhile, Deputy City Lord Xing Yue was downstairs chatting with the innkeeper about trivial matters, making final preparations for their trip.