Under the Longtu Dynasty, there were mountains, rivers, forests, plains, swamps, vast land and rich resources, which created a lot of prosperity.
Cities and towns stand on the land of the imperial dynasty, witnessing the vicissitudes of time.
Jiangyu City is just one of the many cities. It is located on the banks of the Shenyu River. It is a city that focuses on trade. Of course, the prosperity of trade does not mean that the force is low. On the contrary, it needs a strong force to guard the navigation.
Jiangyu City has a population of over ten million, and the various forces of the family gang are intricate, and the intertwined interests are enough to make ordinary people rack their brains and find it difficult to straighten out. There are no bones left and they don't know what's going on.
Fortunately, although the forces are intricate, the interaction between them maintains a balance, at least on the surface, it looks peaceful and friendly.
Although Wang Yaorong has traveled far and wide and learned a lot, allowing Chen Zong to have a deeper understanding of the Longtu Dynasty, but he doesn't know much about the situation within a city.
After questioning and talking, Chen Zong finally decided to go to the Qingye Sword Hall.
Newcomers need a suitable foothold. Inns and restaurants are an option, but they are not the best choice. After all, I need to integrate into this place, and I need to have more understanding. Moreover, the cultivation base of Jinjing is still too weak after all.
For example, Nan Shuntian or Qingchen went out to practice, but they still needed to be protected by a strong enough force, otherwise they would be killed easily.
Qingye Sword House is located in the middle of Jiangyu City North Street. The bluestone paved ground is flat and wide, and there is a simple and unpretentious gate in the ancient courtyard wall.
There are four big characters in vermilion on the plaque - Qingye Jianguan.
Chen Zong stared, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he could vaguely appreciate the edge of the sword from the four big characters, which seemed to contain profound sword theory.
Knock on the door, and soon someone will open the door.
"Who are you?" With an immature voice and curious eyes, this is a small child. Chen Zong estimated that he was only ten years old: "Are you here to learn swords?"
"I'm looking for the owner of Qingye Pavilion." Chen Zong said with a smile.
"Come in first." The child asked Chen Zong to come in first.
There are more than a dozen people practicing swords in the front yard, and they all seem to be in their teens. Although the swordsmanship is ordinary in Chen Zong's eyes, the foundation is good and quite solid. One can tell that they have been taught by famous teachers.
Chen Zong's arrival did not attract their attention too much, they didn't even take a look at it, they were all immersed in their respective sword skills.
"What do you want from the owner?" The child brought a middle-aged man with a serious face and a low voice, but the brilliance in his eyes seemed to penetrate Chen Zong.
"Senior, please also inform the owner of Qingye Hall that the person invited yesterday came to visit." Chen Zong saluted with fists in his hands, his tone neither humble nor overbearing.
"You sit in the living room for a while, and I'll go to ask for your attention." After the middle-aged man stared at Chen Zong for a few times, the other party's breath was completely restrained, and it was difficult to feel the other party's cultivation level. After hearing the other party's words, if Thoughtful, let the child take Chen Zong into the living room, while he walked to the back of the sword hall.
"Big brother, do you know the owner of the pavilion?" The child in a wide sword robe asked in a childish voice.
"Meet once." Chen Zong said with a smile.
"Really?" The child expressed doubts: "The owner of the hall is a pseudo-transcendent strongman. It is said that he can be ranked among the top three in Jiangyu City. Big brother, you can actually meet the owner of the hall."
"It's a coincidence." Chen Zong said with a smile.
"Then sit down for a while, and I'll bring you tea," said the child.
"Little brother, welcome to Qingye Sword Hall." A gentle voice sounded, and Li Qingye walked into the living room with his hands behind his back and a gentle smile.
"Senior, I offended you so much yesterday, please return Haihan." Chen Zong stood up and saluted with fists in his hands.
"You and I didn't know each other before, how could you offend me?" Li Qingye smiled, motioned Chen Zong to sit down, and he sat down as well. After the child bowed to Li Qingye, his eyes glanced at Chen Zong with curiosity, and he left .
"What's the name of the little brother? Where did he come from?" Li Qingye asked.
"My surname is Chen Mingzong, from the Yunlong Dynasty, and I have met my predecessors." Chen Zong clasped his fists again and saluted.
"The Yunlong Dynasty is one of the three great dynasties across the Shen Yujiang River." Li Qingye said: "It is really extraordinary that a small dynasty can produce a genius like little brother Chen Zong."
"Senior, you're too proud." Chen Zongdao, and sat down again.
"Little brother is curious about why I invited you to the sword hall." Li Qingye didn't beat around the bush, nor did he play tricks on it: "Little brother is new here, maybe he doesn't have an intuitive understanding of the Longtu Dynasty."
"Senior, please advise me." Chen Zongdao, Wang Yaorong said a lot, but after all, Wang Yaorong is a real martial artist, while Li Qingye is a pseudo-transcendent, and Chen Zong feels that he is stronger than his master Linshanhou. Different species, different levels, different levels of contact, and naturally different views and understandings of some things.
"The land under our feet has a common name... Long Tuyu."
"Longtu Domain is one of the domains in the Canglan Continent, and it is under the jurisdiction of the Longtu Dynasty."
"Canglan Continent... Longtuyu..." Chen Zong repeated in a low voice, as if another door had opened in front of him, which was exactly what Wang Yaorong didn't mention.
"Hundreds of years ago, Longtuyu was not called Longtuyu, but by other names. The Longtu Dynasty had a strong military force and many powerful people, sweeping the entire domain, making all the forces bow their heads and bow their heads."
"Under the whole world, is it the land of the emperor, so this domain has been renamed Longtu domain."
Chen Zong couldn't help nodding his head when he heard the words. This was brought about by strength. If the Longtu Dynasty didn't have the strength to make all the forces bow down, how could they change the name of a domain.
"The Longtu Dynasty worked hard to govern and divided the Longtu domain into eight prefectures. Jiangyu City belongs to Tianjiang Mansion, one of the eight prefectures."
"In Tianjiang Mansion, there are four major factions, namely Tianshui Pavilion, Zhenyang Sect, Zongheng Sword Sect, and Aomei Villa. These four great forces can also be classified as low-rank sects in the vast Canglan Continent."
"Inferior sect?" Chen Zong was puzzled: "Dare to ask senior, how are sects divided?"
"The Canglan Continent divides the sect forces into several grades. The lowest grade is the lowest grade, followed by the middle grade, and then the top grade. Above the top grade, there are even higher grades, but that is too far away." Li Qingye said with a smile. , did not go on.
"Tianjiang Mansion also only has these four low-rank sect-level forces. As for the Longtu Dynasty, it is also a sect-level force in essence, but its rank has reached the top-rank."
"Low grade...high grade..." Chen Zong was very surprised.
Although Li Qingye didn't say how to define the rank of the sect, the gap must be obvious.
"The division of sect levels is related to the level of the Transcendent Realm. This is too far away from you and me now. It is useless to say more. I can only be sure. If a high-rank sect-level force wants to destroy a low-rank sect-level force, it will be a matter of time. " Li Qingye's words shocked Chen Zong.
In the blink of an eye, this was too terrifying, and immediately, there was an indescribable and inexplicable excitement.
"Now in the Dragon Tu Dynasty, there is only the Dragon Tu royal family that can be called a high-rank sect-level force, but there are as many as four middle-rank forces. You will know in the future."
"In addition to being the owner of the Qingye Sword Hall, I am also the elder of the outer sect of the Zongheng Sword Sect." Li Qingye said.
Chen Zong's eyes lit up immediately, and the mystery in his mind seemed to be answered in an instant, why did Li Qingye invite himself.
"It seems that the little brother has already guessed something." Li Qingye said with a smile: "Yes, my purpose is to invite the little brother to become a disciple of the vertical and horizontal sword sect."
Chen Zong was still thinking, and did not rush to agree.
Undoubtedly, coming to the Longtu Dynasty was a very correct choice, because the martial arts level of the Longtu Dynasty is indeed much higher than that of the three major dynasties, and there is also a consistent sect-level force in the entire continent. Of course, if you want to count , the Yunlong Dynasty can actually be regarded as a low-rank sect-level power.
Here, there are not only many low-rank sect-level forces, but also four middle-rank sect-level forces, and even one high-rank sect-level force.
Under normal circumstances, it is natural that the higher the rank, the deeper the influence background and the stronger the strength. If you become its disciple, you may be able to enjoy better resources and inheritance, and of course, the competition will be greater.
"Little brother, I think you performed very well yesterday. Your combat power should break the limit of the strength training stage and reach the seven-star level. This kind of talent is extraordinary, and you are qualified to become a disciple of the middle-rank sect-level forces. As for the upper-rank sect There is also great hope for super powers." Li Qingye said sincerely: "However, only the Longtu royal family in the Longtu Dynasty is a top-rank sect-level power. Some extremely talented people must change their surnames if they want to join the Longtu royal family, and they must swear an oath of allegiance to the Longtu royal family forever."
Hearing Li Qingye's words, Chen Zong's expression changed slightly, and he put an end to the idea of becoming a disciple of the Longtu royal family.
Changing the surname is unacceptable.
Swearing eternal allegiance, this kind of bondage is also difficult to accept.
"As for the four middle-rank sect-level powers, Tianjiang Mansion does not have them. With the speed of my little brother, it may take half a year to reach the nearest middle-rank sect-level power. There are many difficulties and obstacles along the way. Whether it will arrive smoothly is still unknown.”
Chen Zong couldn't help but nodded, Li Qingye didn't have to lie to himself, because these things would be known in the future.
"My Zongheng Sword Sect, although it is only a low-rank sect-level force, has a very deep foundation, because hundreds of years ago, the Zongheng Sword Sect was a middle-rank sect-level force, but because of some accidents, the sect's combat power was damaged. It's a terrible loss, and it's difficult to recover even now." Li Qingye sighed, and there was regret in his words.
"Little brother, I just invite you, I don't mean to force you, you can choose on your own, no matter how you choose, I will not interfere." Li Qingye said: "However, if you choose Zonghengjianzong, I will recommend Zonghengjianzong for you." The identity of Men Jianzi allows you to get the best training."
Although he is very optimistic about Chen Zong and wants to make Chen Zong a disciple of Zongheng Jianzong, he also knows that this kind of thing cannot be forced, otherwise it will only bury dissatisfaction in the other party's heart, unless he kills the other party now, otherwise it will explode in the future Coming out is definitely not a good thing.
(end of this chapter)