"Brother Qi, what exactly are you talking about?"
"Brother Qi, do you know the origin of this carriage?"
Seeing the shocked look on the young man in black, everyone quickly asked him what was wrong.
The young man in black took a breath and calmed himself down.
Still staring at the carriage, he said, "If I'm not mistaken, this carriage should be the one that caused the huge upheaval in the Holy City back then. After the spiritual energy revived, it was the first one to trigger a heavenly tribulation and successfully overcome it!"
The young man in black spoke at length, leaving everyone momentarily speechless.
But as they carefully considered the passage, their eyes widened involuntarily.
Because they already knew who the young man in black was referring to.
"Brother Qi, are you saying that this carriage belongs to someone?!"
The young man in white, surnamed Wang, asked in disbelief.
"It should be right!" the young man in black said firmly. "When that person first came to Zhongzhou, he stirred up quite a storm."
The first person to transcend tribulation after the revival of heaven and earth, he single-handedly defeated and killed a group of eminent monks from Suspended Mountain.
The oppressive atmosphere was so great that no one in the entire holy city dared to utter a sound.
Even the Third Holy Lord was defeated by him.
It can be said that its sharpness is unparalleled, surpassing all others in the Central Plains.
As a result, the car that person was riding in at the time was remembered by many people.
The white-horned dragon horse and the wind-riding chariot were the symbols of the carriage that person rode in.
Look, isn't that carriage down there exactly like the one in the legend?
After listening to the young man in black's description, everyone looked at the carriage again and found that it was indeed true.
"So, the Holy Mountain also sent an invitation to that person?" the white-robed youth surnamed Wang murmured.
However, he quickly realized: "No, it's not the one who was rumored to have been at odds with the Holy Mountain."
Not only was the Third Holy Lord defeated by him, but when the three Holy Lords invited him to the Holy Mountain, he not only refused, but also left the Holy City immediately.
Why did the sacred mountain still invite him?
"Why? Of course, it's because of that person's strength!"
The beautiful woman sneered, "That person is now known as the number one person in the world, and his cultivation is unfathomable!"
"If the Holy Mountain dares not send him an invitation, and that incurs his displeasure, that would be a real problem!"
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed that it made sense.
Given his current cultivation level and status, if the Holy Mountain didn't invite him to such a prestigious event that attracts worldwide attention, who knows what might happen if he felt displeased or slighted?
"So, it really is that person who has arrived?"
At this point, everyone began to believe that it really might be that person who had arrived.
Immediately, everyone was shaken.
Because, as the young man in black said.
That person's name is truly renowned.
He already has the reputation of being the number one person in the world, and his name alone is enough to make countless sects and forces feel wary.
After all, for other sects, if they could produce a Golden Core cultivator who had survived the tribulation of lightning, it would already be a cause for celebration for the entire sect.
But that one was able to easily kill a Golden Core Realm expert.
Such a terrifying figure would inspire fear and awe in any sect.
"No wonder Brother Zhirui went to greet you so proactively just now. I heard that he has a close relationship with that person. Now it seems that the rumors are true."
After a while, someone suddenly said enviously.
"That's right. I heard that when that person came to Zhongzhou, he stayed in the Tianji Tower."
For this reason, despite the turmoil in Zhongzhou over the past two years, Tianji Tower has remained unaffected.
Part of the reason is because of that person's existence.
"To be able to establish a relationship with such an important figure so long ago, Tianji Tower truly lives up to its reputation as the sect with the best information network in the world."
The people in the restaurant watched the carriage slowly disappear into the distance, along with Lin Zhirui who was following beside it.
Their eyes were filled with undisguised envy.
There was no way around it; although they were arrogant, each of them could be considered a prodigy or a core member of their respective sects.
However, compared to that one, he pales in comparison.
They're not even on the same level.
Because of that person's level of attainment, even just a few words of guidance would probably benefit them for a lifetime.
How could they not feel envious and jealous?
However, despite their envy, everyone immediately spread the news to their respective sect headquarters.
Then, very quickly, most of the forces in the Holy City learned of the news that the legendary carriage had entered the city.
"The Holy Mountain actually invited even that one?"
"Are you sure it's that person who has come?"
"I wonder what that person's attitude is towards this holy gathering."
"Rumor has it that he doesn't get along with those three old monsters on the Holy Mountain. Perhaps this is a good opportunity for us."
"Even he's here, it seems we'll have to change our plans."
"Even this person has come. It seems this Holy Assembly is getting more and more interesting."
"I've heard that he's still a young boy. I'll have to see for myself this time to see if he's really as monstrous as the legends say."
...
They learned that the legendary carriage had actually arrived in the holy city.
The reactions of the various sects and factions within the city varied considerably.
Some were wary, some were afraid, some were curious... and so on.
Without exception, all sects and factions involuntarily focused their attention on that side.
And so, amidst countless onlookers, the carriage slowly followed Lin Zhirui into the Tianji Tower and disappeared from sight.
Even the ability to sense the divine soul could not detect the situation inside the Heavenly Mystery Tower.
Ever since the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion Master reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, the location of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion has undergone some kind of miraculous change.
Even those at the Golden Core stage cannot easily detect the situation inside.
Moreover, it's uncertain whether that person is actually inside the carriage.
Who would dare to be so bold as to forcibly investigate the situation inside?
Therefore, until the very end, the various sects and factions in the city were still unable to determine whether that person had truly come to the Holy City.
"Are you sure? His Majesty has also come to the Holy City?"
In a quiet and elegant house, Han Ling Shuang received the news with a look of surprise and delight.
"That's what people are saying outside, but no one has actually seen His Majesty's figure. However, that carriage is indeed the one His Majesty rode in when he came to Zhongzhou."
The one who answered was one of the disciples that Hanshui Palace had sent to Zhongzhou to seize the opportunity years ago.
He had also seen the carriage that Lu Qing and the others rode in when they left.
"Since this is His Majesty's carriage, even if the person inside is not His Majesty, they must be someone very close to His Majesty. I wonder if Sister Xiaoyan is in the carriage?"
After hearing the disciple's explanation, Han Ling Shuang's joy did not diminish much.
Moreover, she also understood why she suddenly sensed when she received the invitation that the opportunity for a breakthrough was very likely in the Holy City.
If His Majesty is also in the Holy City, then everything makes sense.
"Should I go and pay my respects to His Excellency?"
Han Ling Shuang had just started to have this idea when she quickly rejected it.
"It still doesn't work. If His Majesty wanted to see me, with his supernatural powers, he would probably have sensed my location long ago."
Since he doesn't have one, it would be easy for me to upset him if I went to see him abruptly.
Thinking of this, Han Ling Shuang forcibly suppressed her thoughts.
However, knowing that Lu Qing was likely in the Holy City, her heart felt much more at ease.
They, from the Cold Water Palace, arrived in the Holy City several days ago.
And it was during these past few days that she felt a deep sense of crisis.
Many forces in the Holy City no longer hold the same respect for the Four Great Secret Realms as they do for the Cold Water Palace.
Some of them were even more arrogant, and their words and actions contained various forms of contempt for them.
Although Han Ling Shuang had anticipated these situations.
But it would be a lie to say that there was no pressure at all.
She even had a premonition that other sects might take the opportunity to attack their Cold Water Palace during this Holy Assembly.
Han Ling Shuang was initially worried, but now she felt inexplicably relieved.
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"But in the end, it's because my strength is too weak. If I could reach the Golden Core Realm, all the problems would be solved."
With her mind at ease, a resolute look appeared on Han Ling Shuang's face.
After dismissing her disciples, she closed her eyes and entered a meditative state.
She could feel it; it was almost there, just a little bit more, and she would be able to reach that level.
"Your Excellency Zhi Rui, where is Young Master Lu?"
As soon as Wei Shanhai stepped off the carriage at Tianji Tower, he inquired about it.
Beside him, besides Ma Gu, were the Wei brothers, Wei Zi'an and Wei Zihao.
As for the others, Wei Xinghe was to stay at home and oversee the Wei family, while Hu Zezhi happened to have some inspiration and her cultivation had improved, so she went into seclusion to break through.
So this time, only the four of them came to the Holy City.
"Young Master Lu is currently in seclusion on the sacred mountain. If you, Senior Wei, wish to see him, I can pass on your message," Lin Zhirui said with a smile.
"No need, no need," Wei Shanhai waved his hands repeatedly.
They dared not disturb Lu Qing's cultivation; they were content as long as they knew Lu Qing was here.
In that case, their hearts will be much more at peace.
"Alright, Senior Wei, please feel free to stay here. However, it would be best if you didn't go out for the next few days, as the city isn't very safe right now," Lin Zhirui advised.
“Okay, we understand.” Wei Shanhai and the others nodded.
In fact, they had already sensed it on their way here.
The carriage, whose rune array had been re-engraved by Lu Qing, could not only shield them from the detection of divine soul power from the outside world, but also allow them to sense the movements of the outside world.
Therefore, they could sense that there were countless auras in the city that were far stronger than theirs.
Under such circumstances, the group would naturally be aware of their own limitations and not go out recklessly.
Just as Wei Shanhai and the others settled down in the Tianji Tower.
On the sacred mountain, in that cave dwelling rich in spiritual energy.
Lu Qing slowly opened her eyes.
A divine light shone in his eyes, captivating and awe-inspiring.
But he quickly suppressed it again.
A smile appeared on Lu Qing's face.
"Finally, I've broken through and entered the second stage."
Feeling the surging magical power within his body, like a great river, Lu Qing couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
It's been a month.
He has been in seclusion in this sacred mountain cave for a full month.
He originally thought that with the support of such rich spiritual energy in the Holy Mountain Cave, he should be able to break through the barrier and enter the second stage of the Golden Core realm soon.
Unexpectedly, it still took a full month before he officially broke through.
The power of a perfect Golden Core is beyond doubt; it is far more powerful than a superior Golden Core.
However, precisely because it is too perfect, its cultivation is extremely difficult.
Each improvement requires a significant amount of resources.
Lu Qing had originally hoped that this sacred mountain cave might allow him to cultivate to the third level of the Golden Core stage or higher.
But now, he's not so sure anymore.
"Well, let's take it one step at a time. One can't be too greedy. Wanting a powerful Golden Core that's easy to cultivate is impossible."
After reflecting for a while, Lu Qing composed herself, got up, and walked outside.
According to estimates, the Holy Assembly is only a few days away.
Now that he has broken through, there's not much improvement to be made if he continues to cultivate in the remaining time. He might as well go out and relax.
He's been here on this sacred mountain for so long, but he hasn't had a proper chance to explore it yet.
After leaving the cave, Lu Qing wandered around in a random direction, taking the opportunity to enjoy the scenery on the mountain.
The sacred mountain is the largest mountain in the world, its magnificence and grandeur truly vast.
The entire mountain is even larger than the holy city at its foot.
Therefore, the scenery on the mountain is also very magnificent.
Flowing clouds and waterfalls, ancient trees that have stood for thousands of years, can be seen everywhere.
Lu Qing even discovered a number of spiritual herbs and materials among them, which made him so eager that he couldn't resist picking some and putting them into his Qiankun Yiqi Bag.
Not long ago, my master lamented that as the spiritual energy became increasingly concentrated, the mutations of poisonous insects and snakes in the mountains were also happening faster and faster.
The toxins it contains are becoming increasingly potent.
With the limited medicinal herbs he has, finding a cure is becoming increasingly difficult.
Last time, a villager was bitten by a poisonous spider in the mountains. If he hadn't been brought in in time, he probably wouldn't have survived.
But that time, the medicine prepared by the master was not potent enough to remove the spider venom.
In the end, he had to use his magic to save the villager.
However, using magic to save people can only solve a temporary problem and is not universally feasible.
The true meaning of medicine is to enable ordinary people to heal the sick and save lives by learning the art.
Therefore, to solve this predicament, we still need to develop an effective antidote.
Unfortunately, despite his long and painstaking research into pharmacology, he was still unable to develop a suitable prescription.
Lu Qing was surprised to find that so many medicinal herbs, which were not recorded in the pharmacopoeia, were growing on the sacred mountain.
I couldn't resist picking some of them. When I get back, I'll give them to my master to study their medicinal properties. He'll be very happy.
And so, Lu Qing continued his journey, picking herbs along the way.
Before he knew it, he had arrived in a grove of trees.
Then I sensed a sharp aura coming from ahead, as if a master swordsman was practicing his swordsmanship on the edge of the cliff.
Out of curiosity, he walked forward.
Once out of the woods, we saw an empty space ahead, shrouded in mist.
They arrived at the edge of a cliff.
On the cliff edge, several figures were wielding swords and fighting each other.
Strangely, the faces and figures of those several figures were all exactly the same.
They all clearly resembled the Third Holy Lord.
