Creation of the Universe

This is the most popular restaurant in Sword Forging City. If you want to reserve a table on the second floor, the price is really high.

Especially now that people from all walks of life are gathered here, the expenses are more than twice as expensive as before.

But Jia Zhong didn't even blink, and asked the waiter to bring out the best wine and food, acting like a rich young man.

Tang Muqing and Xia Wenxiu were whispering to each other, wondering who Jia Zhong was and what his relationship with Shen Zhan was, and why he would entertain everyone so generously.

"The wine is good, but it's still not as good as the one I brew at home. I wonder if Big Brother can get used to it?"

Jia Zhong and Shen Zhan drank a cup together and smacked their lips happily.

Shen Zhan exchanged a few pleasantries with him and then got straight to the point. He needed to learn from Jia Zhong about the latest situation of the Weihai Kingdom's trial conference.

"Oh, yes, the Trial Conference! This Trial Conference is hosted by the Xuanjin Sect, the most powerful local force, and the venue is Jianxu, twenty miles north of the city. Rumors are circulating in the city that they're doing this for a hidden secret!"

Dong Ping had heard of the existence of Xuanjinmen Sword Ruins. He immediately looked sideways and asked, "Holding a trial in the Sword Ruins? Isn't that outrageous?"

Tang Muqing and Xia Wenxiu were not clear about what Jianxu was. They just felt that Dong Ping, who had never been very interested in anything, could make such an expression, which was enough to show that this matter was indeed very unusual.

"Yes, everyone says so now. The Sword Ruins is the territory of Xuanjinmen. They discarded the broken swords that were damaged during forging into a pit. Over time, the pit grew larger and larger, eventually forming the Sword Ruins we see today.

To this day, no one knows how many swords are buried in the Sword Ruins. It is said that when you are in the Sword Ruins, you will suddenly feel the cold light piercing around you, the sword energy flying in the air, and a powerful evil spirit that can make people breathless!

Xuanjinmen must have had ulterior motives in choosing such a haunted place as the trial ground, but no one in Xuanjinmen wants to participate in the trial, which is a bit puzzling."

Tang Muqing pondered, "They're not participating, but they've deliberately chosen the Sword Ruins as the venue. Are they trying to help someone win the trial?"

This is indeed a great possibility, but what the truth is, I am afraid we can only know it when we reach Jianxu.

Shen Zhan realized that there must be some dangerous conspiracy hidden behind this trial, so he couldn't help but start to worry about Tang Muqing and the others around him. With the current cultivation level of the three of them, it would not be easy for them to escape unscathed.

Afterwards, everyone ate and drank, and relaxed for a rare time. There were still three days before the trial conference officially began. During this time, Shen Zhan decided to help the three of them improve their strength to the maximum extent.

At this time, Xia Wenxiu mentioned that in fact, the people participating in this trial conference were not only the three of them and the runaway Shangguan Jian, but also a senior uncle named Ding Yi, who had arrived at the Sword Casting City in advance.

Speaking of this uncle, Tang Muqing said with admiration: "Uncle Ding Yi is one of our two uncles. She is ten years older than us, but she is still a very young genius. She is the most talented person in Wuya Daoyuan.

The master also entrusted a famous sword treasured in the Taoist temple to the uncle, so that the uncle could carry it forward. That sword is the foundation of the Taoist temple's existence in the world."

Dong Ping also continued, "After dinner, let's go find Senior Sister Ding Yi and report to her about our eldest brother."

Although Wuya Taoist Academy was forced to participate in the trial conference this time, since they have come, they naturally cannot lose face in front of the people of the world. With the support of Uncle Ding Yi, the situation of Wuya Taoist Academy should not be too difficult.

When Shen Zhan thought of this, he felt much more relieved.

After leaving the restaurant, everyone went their separate ways and agreed to meet at the inn arranged by Jia Zhong.

Shen Zhan decided to take a leisurely walk around the Sword Forging City. Jia Zhong did not accompany him as he had some business matters to deal with.

As expected, from time to time one can encounter a few people with high cultivation levels in the Sword Forging City. They have scorching eyes and walk like dragons and tigers, rubbing their hands in anticipation of the upcoming trial conference, as if they are determined to win.

Most of these people come from powerful sects. The winners can go one step further and compete with masters selected from other vassal states.

The trial in the Sword-Forging City is different from that in Jinning. Although the vassal states are of equal level, there are differences in size and strength between countries. After all, the territory of Jinning can only be regarded as the size of a county, while the Weihai Kingdom has a vast territory and strong strength.

As a result, the trial conference of Weihai Kingdom became more grand and attracted more masters from various sects to participate.

"Hurry, there's something happening at the Black Peak Tower up ahead. It looks like the City Lord has something important to announce!"

Shen Zhan, who was walking on the street, heard the citizens around him running around telling each other that something big must be happening, and many people were rushing in the same direction.

Shen Zhan couldn't help but feel curious, so he followed over to see what was going on. At this moment, under a black tower, there was a tall man standing in front of people. Someone pointed out that he was Baili Yu, the current lord of Sword Casting City.

Baili Yu looked around with a disdainful look before he announced loudly, "I, Baili Yu, am here today to make a major announcement. My sect, Wuya Daoyuan, has decided to become affiliated with the Weihai royal family and become a royal-affiliated Daoist academy. From now on, we will be dedicated to cultivating talented individuals for the royal family and ensuring the well-being of the nation."

"To demonstrate my loyalty, I will now hang the Ruoshui Sword, the most precious treasure of the Wuya Taoist Temple, beneath the plaque of the Black Peak Pagoda, to make it known to the world!"

As soon as this news was announced, there was an uproar among the crowd.

Although Wuya Taoist Temple does not engage in martial arts and is not very famous among the major sects, they are deeply trusted by the royal family for their special skills such as spiritual cultivation, divination, astrology, etc., and they also have many admirers among the people. Therefore, the news that they decided to belong to the royal family of Weihai State surprised everyone.

Taoist Tianlang has rejected invitations from the royal families of various vassal states more than once, some of which offered generous conditions, but Wuya Taoist Temple has always adhered to the principle of keeping itself out of trouble and does not want to be involved in worldly struggles.

It is precisely because of the previous precedent that this news seems even more surprising. Could it be that Taoist Tianlang finally couldn't resist the temptation of power and wealth and chose to surrender?

Baili Yu vowed solemnly, "Wuya Daoyuan was born to serve the royal family. He who knows the current situation is a hero. From now on, all disciples of the Daoyuan must obey my orders. Those who disobey will be severely punished!"

After saying that, Baili Yu put two fingers together, and the sword named Ruoshui flew out from behind him. Driven by spiritual power, it flew straight into the sky. At the same time, two figures rushed out from the crowd and tried to intercept the sword.