Chapter 78

As the group headed north, the temperature gradually became cooler, no longer as hot and humid as before.

Star Luo was a typical southern country, and the entire nation had a typical hot and humid climate. Even in winter, it was at most slightly cold, and even snow was a rare sight.

The coolness of the temperature also improved the group's mood slightly. A person's mood is changed by the deep environment and even the climate; while this is not absolute, it at least applies to a large portion of people.

As the largest and most prosperous city in the northeastern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire, the scale of Dragon City was naturally not to be underestimated. Although it could not compare to giant cities like Star Luo City or even Heaven Dou City, it was at least a city with a floating population of over one million, and its status remained exceptionally stable.

Unlike the architectural style of Star Luo City or even Heaven Dou City, which fused modern soul-guiding technology with old and new, Dragon City was a completely ancient-style city. The shops along the streets and even some facilities were made of wood, and it was rare to see the luster belonging to metal.

Because it was too close to the Extreme North Land, coupled with the terrain of Dragon City itself, the temperature here was much lower than the outside world. Except for those soul masters with soul power to protect them, other ordinary people were generally dressed in thicker clothing, even giving a sense of winter.

Xu Jiujiu changed into slightly thicker clothing. Her soul power level was at the Soul Ancestor stage, so her resistance to cold was actually not low, but in the cold, the speed at which her soul power circulated and even dissipated would be much faster than usual. Changing into thick clothes might seem unnecessary, but it actually had an effect; at least it could slow down the speed at which her soul power dissipated.

Of course, if one stayed here for a long time and the body gradually adapted to this environment, there would naturally be no need for this.

After the four entered the city, they headed north. In such a large Dragon City, the Sky Dragon Gate had always been entrenched in the south of the city, while the north was the sphere of influence of the Earth Dragon Gate. These two factions were actually quite harmonious, though their relationship was a bit strange for normal neighbors.

Not long after entering the city, the Snow Empress said softly: "I have sensed the Titled Douluo you mentioned. That person's strength is around level 93. Judging from the aura, this person is not young, but the thunder aura on their body is quite fierce. If they really went crazy, they could probably trade blows with a Super Douluo for a short time."

Shu Yan nodded casually and said softly:

"No need to bother with him. The sect master of this Sky Dragon Gate is quite a character. We will just do our own thing; avoid conflict with them unless necessary."

The Snow Empress nodded. What Shu Yan said was basically the same as what she thought; after all, she was not like the bandit Ice Empress, who wanted to solve problems with violence at every turn...

But then again, sometimes violence is indeed the best and most effective way to solve problems...

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After walking on the streets of Dragon City for about half an hour, an ancient-style residence with a huge footprint came into view. Above the steps paved with countless thick bluestone slabs, two stern-looking middle-aged men stood on both sides of the heavy wooden gate. Their sharp gazes constantly scanned the pedestrians around them. Judging from their soul power aura, both were four-ring Soul Ancestors.

"Is this the base of the Earth Dragon Gate? It's a bit different from what I imagined..."

Xu Jiujiu said with some surprise.

In her impression, although the Earth Dragon Gate was not considered a top-tier sect, it was at least among the best of the hundreds of sects at the time. As a result, their sect's base was just an ancient-style residence built against a mountain, which didn't quite match the status of the Earth Dragon Gate itself.

"Perhaps they just like this style?"

The Ice Empress on the side said while rubbing her hands. The excitement in her heart was off the charts. If it weren't for the Snow Empress and Shu Yan by her side, she would have probably turned the entire Earth Dragon Gate upside down by now...

Shu Yan pressed on the Ice Empress's head and said: "I know you are in a hurry, but don't be in a hurry yet. If you are in a hurry, I don't mind making you even more hurried."

"Understand? Don't act so hungry in front of others later..."

The Ice Empress was pressed by Shu Yan, and the Snow Empress also reminded her at the right time. The Ice Empress was a bit helpless and had to say "oh" in a depressed manner. She didn't resist Shu Yan's occasional contact now. Of course, she held a grudge; once she had a chance to retaliate, she would definitely not be soft-hearted toward Shu Yan! Damn Shu Yan, just wait to accept the judgment of me, the Ice Empress! Shu Yan didn't say much more and then walked straight toward the gate with the three of them.

Just as they stepped onto the bluestone steps, the two middle-aged men reacted instantly. One of them walked down the steps quickly and blocked the path of the four.

"Guests, may I ask what business you have?"

The middle-aged man's attitude was very proper, and there was no sign of wanting to drive them away or look down on them. This was also normal; none of the four in Shu Yan's group had an ordinary temperament. Anyone with a bit of discernment could see that they were not ordinary people, and their attitude would naturally become a bit more respectful.

"Just passing travelers. We have an important matter to discuss with your sect master. I wonder if you could report it?"

Shu Yan said with a light smile.

"This..."

The middle-aged man looked hesitant. In the last few days, their sect master had just ordered not to receive outside guests, as she wanted to concentrate on breaking through. But right now, the four of them were clearly not ordinary people. As a small Soul Ancestor, he really didn't know how to decide for a moment.

Shu Yan was not surprised. He gave the Ice Empress a look, and the Ice Empress curled her lips, then stepped back with a face full of reluctance.

Nine soul rings—yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red, red—rose in sequence. The Snow Empress's vast spiritual power also spread out, completely wrapping the surroundings so that no one else would notice the anomaly happening in front of the Earth Dragon Gate.

"A hundred-thousand-year soul ring!? A... a Titled Douluo?"

The middle-aged man looked at the nine soul rings conjured by spiritual power at the Ice Empress's feet, then his whole body trembled. He hurriedly rubbed his eyes, and after discovering he hadn't seen wrong, he immediately bent his waist.

"Please wait a moment, honored guests... No, no, no, please come in, honored guests. My sect master has been bored lately and loves to entertain outside guests the most. Please come in... please come in..."

Saying this, the middle-aged man gave a light shout to the other middle-aged man who was already scared silly at the door, then gestured with his mouth:

"Go find the sect master, quick!"

The middle-aged man standing at the door trembled all over, then suddenly came to his senses. After bowing to the group, he hurriedly opened the heavy gate completely and disappeared from their sight, scrambling away...

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(End of chapter)