Ch 324: Eastern Emperor Palace （part 1）
“The Extreme Domain is no ordinary place.”
Li Hanzhou looked at Zhao Qing’er: “That is the border of Dongyan Province, the location of the Eastern Imperial Palace with its inheritance spanning countless years. It is very dangerous, unlike within the Divine Palace. It is not a paradise; it is where countless demons and humans are buried. If something truly happens, how would I explain it to your father?”
“But Young Master, the Prince also said that everyone can bring ten guards.”
Zhao Qing’er was a little dissatisfied: “And Young Master, don’t underestimate me. Although my strength is not as good as yours, at least I can protect myself when something happens!”
Zhao Qing’er felt that Li Hanzhou had underestimated her.
Thus, she was a little unconvinced.
Seeing Zhao Qing’er’s expression, Li Hanzhou could only sigh softly and said: “Others bring guards because their strength is insufficient. Does your Young Master need to bring guards?”
Hearing Li Hanzhou’s words, Zhao Qing’er found some logic in them.
She had witnessed Li Hanzhou’s strength all along the way.
Although it seemed that her Young Master only had the strength of the Sixth or Seventh Rank, killing those at the Heavenly Gang Realm was like slaughtering chickens and dogs. Such strength could be said to be unmatched in the Immortal Realm; Li Hanzhou was an invincible existence.
Indeed, he didn’t need guards.
“But…”
Zhao Qing’er wanted to say something else, but Li Hanzhou’s expression suddenly turned serious: “Father is using this method to select the Heir. Finding his figure in the Extreme Domain is a very troublesome matter. My brothers are all eyeing the Position of Heir; I must concentrate on competing for the Position of Heir, so I cannot have anything distracting me.”
“Oh.”
Zhao Qing’er’s words were directly choked back by Li Hanzhou.
At the same time, Zhao Qing’er also understood Li Hanzhou’s meaning.
So she nodded.
She no longer insisted on going.
She naturally hoped that Li Hanzhou would become the Heir. If she caused any hindrance to Li Hanzhou, she would never forgive herself.
In Zhao Qing’er’s opinion, the Northern Qi King’s other six sons and her Young Master were simply not qualified to compare.
The Position of Heir must belong to her Young Master.
Although he felt that his words had hurt Zhao Qing’er somewhat, Li Hanzhou could only say this.
Because he indeed had other things to do in the Extreme Domain.
Similarly, besides Li Hanzhou, the other six sons of the Northern Qi King also received the same message.
“Extreme Domain?”
Xiao Wenxin’s expression changed slightly after seeing the contents of the letter.
He naturally knew what the Extreme Domain was.
It was a place that devoured people without leaving bones. There were countless demons there, and even many Great Demons imprisoned for hundreds of years. In such a place, one could easily meet their demise.
Even with his Transcendent Realm cultivation, he dared not venture deep inside.
But if he didn’t go, the Position of Heir would have nothing to do with him.
“Damn old man, he actually created such a matter!”
Xiao Wenxin understood that this test from the old man was not only testing their strength but also their courage. Venturing into the Extreme Domain required courage that most people did not possess.
Another important point was testing each person’s Network Ability.
If one had sufficient connections, they could invite experts to help them enter the Extreme Domain. Otherwise, they would be unable to move an inch within the Extreme Domain.
The other six were not fools; they immediately understood the Northern Qi King’s intention.
So they hurried to gather people.
Some even spent a lot of money to invite famous experts from the Jianghu to assist them.
After all, unlike Li Hanzhou, whose strength was sufficient to completely disregard the dangers of the Extreme Domain, they had to rely on external forces. This was also one of the assessment factors considered by the Northern Qi King.
Although Li Hanzhou also understood the Northern Qi King’s considerations, he also knew that if his strength was sufficient, the Northern Qi King would appreciate him even more.
The people around him could possibly betray him.
But he wouldn’t.
So, while everyone else was busily recruiting experts, Li Hanzhou was already on his way to the Eastern Imperial Palace.
The Eastern Imperial Palace is located at the very edge of Dongyan Province, an extremely dangerous area within the entire province.
With one person and one sword, Li Hanzhou directly used Qi Flying.
When people first hear the name Eastern Imperial Palace, they generally assume it to be an imperial palace, magnificent and luxurious to the extreme.
They would think it to be an earthly Immortal Realm, with countless beauties in the palace.
Even when Li Hanzhou first read about the Eastern Imperial Palace in a book, he thought the same.
But later he learned that it was an extremely dangerous place.
The Eastern Imperial Palace guards the border of Dongyan Province, repeatedly resisting the demons’ attacks, engaging in countless battles with the demons. Countless human experts have successively come to the Eastern Imperial Palace to join, all for the sake of protecting their homeland, protecting their loved ones, protecting everything of the Human Race.
With the master of the Eastern Imperial Palace at its head, and numerous Immortal Realm experts guarding it, the Eastern Imperial Palace is the strongest force in Dongyan Province.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to withstand the demons for hundreds of years.
When the setting sun shone on the boundary marker of Dongyan Province, Li Hanzhou had already seen the dilapidated imperial city of the Eastern Imperial Palace in the distance.
Li Hanzhou stepped on the head of the Dragon Bone Beast to cross the river. The enormous Dragon Bone Beast had become a bridge across the river, its massive body like a mountain. Although it had been dead for an unknown number of years, its corpse still emanated an astonishing pressure; without a certain level of mental fortitude, one might not even have the courage to step onto it.
It is said that this Dragon Bone Beast bit through three Immortal Binding Ropes before its death.
It also devoured nearly a hundred human experts.
It was extremely tragic.
The resentment condensed on its bones formed a black mist, and every drop of blood that fell into the river condensed into a blood-red bead and sank to the bottom. They could be clearly seen through the clear river water.
As he got closer, the Eastern Imperial Palace became clearer and clearer.
The floating black dots on the horizon gradually transformed into continuous city walls. The black iron walls were covered with dark red incantations, like peeled skin still pulsating.
The Eastern Imperial Palace had no glazed tiles.
Heavy bronze gates pressed down on the twenty-eight constellations, embedded firmly in the ground. Perched on the eaves were not carvings, but 3,600 living demon puppets.
Their abdomens were inlaid with demon-locking cages. Every time a demonic wind swept across the border, those puppets with green faces and fangs would cry out in unison!
Anyone without sufficient mental fortitude would probably be scared out of their wits seeing this sight.
Seeing this scene, Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but smile, thinking to himself how many of the Longevity Temple’s young disciples would have their faces turn pale when they arrived.
At the same time, Li Hanzhou’s eyes drooped.
“Of my five hundred Longevity Temple disciples, I wonder how many have survived in this Extreme Domain.”
“I wonder how Little Shi Ming is doing.”
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