Chapter 1915: Not Seen

Xiao Feng opened his mouth but said nothing.

He had no way to respond to Ye Yuan's words.

Jinhuan Imperial Capital was a renowned city of alchemy within the human domain.

The reason was none other than that Piaoyu Celestial Venerable was a highly prestigious seven-star alchemy god.

A seven-star alchemy god was already the limit of what ordinary people could understand.

Every powerhouse at the Heavenly Emperor level was extremely mysterious, and even Celestial Venerable-level experts rarely got to see their true forms.

An eight-star alchemy god was naturally a few degrees more mysterious than a Heavenly Emperor-level powerhouse.

Reaching the realm of an eight-star alchemy god, mundane things could hardly move them; asking them to take action was simply wishful thinking.

Only Heavenly Emperor-level experts could invite them to act.

Thus, in the eyes of human martial artists, Piaoyu Celestial Venerable was naturally regarded as one of the most powerful Celestial Venerables in alchemy.

Given Ye Yuan's current alchemy strength, ordinary alchemists could hardly catch his eye.

Only super experts at the level of Piaoyu Celestial Venerable were worth his interest in exchanging ideas.

To others, these words would naturally sound arrogant, but Tong'er, who was by his side, knew that Ye Yuan had the capital to say them.

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In the blink of an eye, several more years passed. Ye Yuan and his group crossed countless cities and finally arrived at Jinhuan Imperial Capital.

My heavens, is this Jinhuan Imperial Capital made of gold?

Even though he had seen much of the world following Ye Yuan, Ning Tianping was stunned by the sight before him.

No phrase could be more fitting to describe this colossal city than 'resplendent and magnificent.'

The Golden Splendor Imperial Capital was built against the mountains, its city walls entirely golden, as if forged from pure gold, extremely opulent.

"Hey, you underestimate the Golden Splendor Imperial Capital! Every brick in these walls is infused with fifty percent gold-dust iron sand and reinforced by a seventh-order grand formation. Even a strike from a Heavenly Lord would not leave a trace on them," said Xiao Feng.

Ning Tianping exclaimed in shock, "Fifty percent gold-dust iron sand! That's a seventh-order material; even a tiny bit is worth a fortune! This city is so huge—wouldn't it have emptied the entire Tongtian Realm of gold-dust iron sand?"

Xiao Feng laughed, "The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion spans the entire Tongtian Realm. You simply cannot imagine its daily revenue. This city is indeed extraordinary, but to the Heavenly Emperor, it's just a drop in the bucket."

Hearing this, Ye Yuan was also deeply shocked.

The Ten Thousand Treasures Heavenly Emperor could truly be said to be the wealthiest under heaven!

"Stop! Do you have travel permits?" A guard captain at the city gate directly blocked Ye Yuan and the others.

Seeing this, Xiao Feng quickly bowed and said, "Brother, I am a lower-level steward of the Azure Wind Hall. Here is my token. These friends are from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and wish to enter the city to discuss a business deal with the Azure Wind Hall. Please be lenient."

Xiao Feng was now a top figure at the Tianying Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, but here he had to humble himself before a guard captain.

The guard captain glanced at the token and sneered, "Just a lowly lower-level steward, coming to the Imperial Capital to discuss business? Are you kidding me? Do you know what kind of big deals are made daily in the Golden Splendor Imperial Capital? Get lost! Even if you enter, you'd only waste the time of the big shots!"

Xiao Feng smiled bitterly and looked at Ye Yuan, helpless.

His status in a place like the Imperial Capital was far too low; even the guards looked down on him.

First-tier cities handle first-tier matters. Those who come to the Imperial Capital to discuss business—aren't they all tycoons and magnates who dominate their regions?

Even so, they still needed travel permits to enter the city.

What big business could a mere four-star divine alchemist from a royal city bring?

The guard captain had seen countless experts and would never take Ye Yuan and the others, who were only at the Divine Realm, seriously.

Although, he himself was only at the third level of the Divine Realm.

Ye Yuan smiled, sidled up to the guard, and said with a grin, "Brother, we really do have business to discuss. I hope you can make an exception."

He produced a pill as if by magic and handed it to the guard.

The guard leader's eyes narrowed, and he quickly pocketed it, waving his hand and saying, "Hurry up and go in. Don't block the people behind you."

A fifth-grade Purple Spirit Divine Pill—a lowly guard like him couldn't afford it.

The pill Ye Yuan had given him was enough to let him break through to the fourth level of the Divine Realm!

With such a generous gift, how could he not let Ye Yuan in?

Ye Yuan clasped his hands and led the group into the city.

"Brother Ye, I'm really sorry. I..." Xiao Feng looked at Ye Yuan, his face full of shame.

He hadn't expected that he couldn't even enter the city gate.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Brother Xiao, you don't need to be like this. Without your token, even if I gave him the pill, he wouldn't dare accept it."

The Golden Radiance Imperial Capital was the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Treasures Heavenly Emperor, completely different from the subordination of the Eagle Sky Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Countless major powers and wealthy merchants passed through here every day.

Without guidance from someone in the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, those guards would never dare let them in easily. That was why Ye Yuan had brought Xiao Feng along.

Ning Tianping said indignantly, "What a snob! Once we close this deal, we'll make that guy see that you can't judge a book by its cover!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "In this world, strength speaks. Our strength might be top-notch in Eagle Sky, but here in the Imperial Capital, it counts for nothing. That guard leader has probably seen no shortage of Heavenly Venerate experts, so why would he care about a few Divine Realm cultivators like us?"

Ning Tianping understood the logic, but he was still annoyed. "Hmph! That fifth-grade divine pill might as well have been thrown to the dogs!"

The group entered the city and headed straight for the most prosperous district.

After winding through the streets, they arrived before a mansion.

Xiao Feng presented his token and letter of introduction to the guard, saying respectfully, "I am Xiao Feng, a lower-level steward of the Azure Wind Hall. My master is Lu Zhe, a senior five-star Divine Pill Master of the Dingjiang Imperial Capital. This is a letter of introduction written by my master himself. I humbly request an audience with Elder Jiang Yuan!"

The guard sneered upon hearing Xiao Feng's introduction, glanced at the letter, and waved his hand, saying, "Go wait at the gatehouse over there."

Xiao Feng breathed a sigh of relief, afraid the guard would turn them away outright.

The Dingjiang Imperial Capital was a subordinate capital under the Golden Radiance Imperial Capital. Xiao Feng's master, Lu Zhe, held some status in Dingjiang.

Of course, that still wasn't enough here in the Imperial Capital.

This Jiang Yuan was an elder of the Azure Wind Hall, a True God realm expert, and held a high position in the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Before coming, Xiao Feng had obtained this letter of introduction from his master.

But whether they would show him any courtesy, he had no idea.

When they arrived at the gatehouse, they were stunned.

The gatehouse was already packed with people, all of considerable strength.

"Here's your number. Keep it and come in when it's called," a servant said arrogantly, handing Xiao Feng a number plate.

It was clear that Elder Jiang Yuan held a high position, and many people came to seek his help.

They hadn't expected to wait seven days and seven nights.

After seven days, their number was finally called.

A servant led them into a room where a middle-aged man who looked like a steward sat.

"Present your letter of introduction," the middle-aged man said flatly.

Xiao Feng quickly presented it. The man glanced at it, tossed it back, and said flatly, "You may leave. The master is busy and has no time to see you."