Chapter 614: Chapter 420 Capital Sightings (Must Read)
The Capital, officially known as Divine Capital City, is also called Shangjing, forrly Shengjing.
It is the capital city of the Great Jin Dynasty, as well as the political power center of the royal court, a place countless people yearn for.
While the East Sea Martial Emperor City is known as the premier city in the world, Divine Capital City is considered the second; however, in terms of status, it is undoubtedly the first.
This city was built a thousand years ago after Grand Ancestor Chu unified the land and swept across ten countries, commanding the construction of this city, which has stood firm against the ravages of eight hundred years.
However, because the Sima Family seized power, there was a great battle within Divine Capital City, which is only briefly recorded in the history books. But he learned from Jiang He that the battle was far from simple.
Court Great Scholars, Jianghu True Monarchs, and even reclusive Earth Immortals made an appearance, nearly demolishing Divine Capital City and resulting in countless casualties. Later, after the Sima Family ascended to the throne, they repaired the city and renad it Divine Capital!
Standing outside of Divine Capital City, Chen Yuan looked out with a solemn expression on his face.
Having been to Martial Emperor City, he was no longer as shocked by the sight of Shengjing City; compared in grandeur, Martial Emperor City still had the upper hand.
But in terms of historical significance and ancient spirit, Divine Capital City carried a greater aning.
The city walls, which seed to stretch endlessly, emanated the majesty of the royal court. Beyond the walls was a protective moat wider than several dozen zhang, underneath which turbulent waters churned.
Chen Yuan entered the city through the South Gate, as it was the closest to him.
The city walls of Divine Capital also bore mysterious array patterns. When he directed his spirit toward them, he felt an overwhelming vastness, containing extrely terrifying forces within.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Yuan observed for a mont before blending into the stream of people to enter the city.
There was no need for lofty rhetoric, as it held no aning. It would not be too late to make such statents once he had gained power and influence.
Chen Yuan arrived at the Capital several days before the tifra set by Jingtai’s decree, so he was not in a rush to et the Emperor and decided to first acquaint himself with the area.
After so exploration, Chen Yuan realized that between the Outer City and the Imperial City was a large area where the nobles and high-ranking officials resided.
So people referred to it as the Inner City, but since there were no checkpoints between them, the true Inner City was actually the Imperial City.
The Capital indeed was the center of the Great Jin’s Thirteen States. The number of Martial Artists here was comparable to those at East Sea Martial Emperor City. Along his journey, Reach Profound experts were no rare sight, and he even encountered several Dan Realm Masters.
So were dressed in battle armor, while others donned the garb of Jianghu Martial Artists.
Clearly, although the royal court was rejected by Jianghu Martial Artists—its officials labeled as court lackeys—the Capital still attracted many eminent warriors.
Divine Capital City was so vast that after strolling for half an hour, Chen Yuan was still within the bounds of the Outer City.
He found a restaurant to partake in so breakfast and took the opportunity to contemplate his next steps. Originally, he wanted to pay a visit to his forr superior, Tao Qingyuan, to catch up on old tis.
Unfortunately, without knowing where Tao Qingyuan was stationed within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau or if it was due to distance, he had not heard from Tao Qingyuan since he left over half a year ago.
Of course, Chen Yuan could find Tao Qingyuan with the help of the Ascending Immortal Tower, but he decided against it. There would be ti for them to reunite in the future.
Chen Yuan harbored gratitude for this forr superior, who had looked after him well. Should an opportunity arise in the future for him to return the favor, he would not hesitate to do so.
With Tao Qingyuan no longer a consideration, he currently had two goals in mind.
One was Li Hongshuang, Jiang He’s old fla, and the other was Zhang Xuan’s father, often ntioned by Zhang Xuan as the Heavenly Patrol Envoy of the Profound Character of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
After so deliberation, Chen Yuan decided to visit Zhang Xuan’s father first, as before his arrival, the latter had already inford Zhang Xuan to et him upon reaching the Capital and that he would accompany Zhang Xuan to et Jingtai.
As for Li Hongshuang, he knew little of her at the mont. He could always inquire Su Ziyue about it later when ti permitted. Besides, she probably didn’t have much say over the managent of the Imperial City.
It was best to settle in first.
Zhang Mansion was located within the Inner City. Following the address Zhang Xuan had given him, Chen Yuan did not delay and directly brought so gifts for the visit. He was not going as a subordinate, but rather as a friend of Zhang Xuan. Regardless of anything else, fostering closer relations was always beneficial, especially considering the significant authority held by the four Divine Envoys of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
Especially when the Great Governor was often in seclusion, the bureau’s power was essentially in the hands of the four Divine Envoys—Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.
To say they held high positions and wielded great power was no exaggeration. When Chen Yuan first encountered Su Ziyue in Ping’an County, she expressed deep seriousness and advised Chen Yuan to befriend Zhang Xuan.
Additionally, the relationship between God Envoy Zhang and Jiang He was fairly good; otherwise, he would not have sent his most talented son, Zhang Xuan, to Qingzhou for training.
Zhang Mansion was imposing. There were even Heavenly Patrol Guards stationed at the gate. Chen Yuan took a deep breath and approached with a calm expression on his face.
The leading Reach Profound Cultivation Heavenly Patrol Envoy stepped forward with a raised hand, looking at the approaching Chen Yuan with a mix of wariness and scrutiny, and spoke coldly, “Zhang Mansion is off-limits; do not approach.”
Chen Yuan clasped his hands and responded lightly,
“I am surnad Chen and nad Yuan, a native of Nanling in Qingzhou. Zhang Xuan and I are good friends. He has entrusted with a visit to pay respects to Uncle Zhang. Here is the letter of introduction.”
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