Chapter 1249

He could only suppress his anger and said: "What exactly do you want?"

Ximen Wudi said: "I need spirit stones."

"What? You still think the spirit stones I gave you are too few?" Zhao Chen was stunned.

"Heh heh, the spirit stones you gave are too many. Look at this outfit on me; it took me quite a bit of time and effort to craft."

Ximen Wudi pointed at his black robe and said: "Look at it; it's woven from Seven-Star Silkworm Silk, comfortable and breathable to wear; this sword is also not bad, made of hundred-year cold iron, sharp enough to cut through iron like mud."

Hearing Ximen Wudi's words, Zhao Chen almost vomited blood, saying: "These are the best materials in our royal palace. If you don't want them, forget it."

Ximen Wudi smiled and said: "It would be a waste not to take them. This outfit of mine is worth a few top-grade crystals, and the price you gave isn't low either. I should pay a little labor fee, otherwise, you would definitely think I'm so easy to fool."

"You…"

Zhao Chen was so angry he couldn't speak.

The surrounding cultivators were also dumbfounded, secretly cursing Ximen Wudi for not knowing what was good for him, actually opening his mouth like a lion.

"Haha! Brother Xiao, you are still as smart as ever. From the beginning, I guessed you weren't an ordinary character; it turns out that's really the case." Zhao Chen patted Ximen Wudi on the shoulder and praised him highly.

"I'll go get something first; you all wait for me here for a moment." Ximen Wudi finished speaking and then disappeared.

"Holy crap, is that Brother Xiao a mysterious powerhouse? He didn't seem to use any escape techniques or teleportation just now? How did he just disappear into thin air?" Zhao Chen muttered blankly.

"He is indeed not an ordinary person, but as for his specific realm, I reckon the top powerhouses here would find it hard to know. His speed is simply too fast." The black-clothed man beside him sighed.

"What is this guy's cultivation?" Zhao Chen asked.

"His cultivation has reached at least the Nine Tribulations." The black-clothed man said.

"Hiss…"

Zhao Chen gasped, shocked beyond measure, and at the same time, he developed a strong interest in Ximen Wudi.

However, when Zhao Chen's gaze shifted to the distance, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

Over there was a spacious hall, and in the hall were many tables and chairs. Quite a few people were already sitting there, and everyone was discussing animatedly.

At the head of the hall was a middle-aged, scholarly man wearing a brocade robe and sporting a goat-like beard.

Below this middle-aged man, on the left was a handsome youth wearing a blue shirt, and on the right was a heroic youth wearing golden armor.

"Father, your child has returned." Zhao Chen bowed and saluted.

"Mm, you've worked hard, sit down."

The handsome young man nodded, then gestured for Zhao Chen to sit beside him.

After Zhao Chen sat down, he looked at the handsome youth and asked with a bow: "Father, is this Young Master Qin Jin, Qin?"

The handsome youth nodded.

"Young Master Qin is indeed an extraordinary person; Little Marquis admires you."

Zhao Chen hurriedly stood up and politely saluted: "Little Marquis is the Grand Steward of the Royal Palace, Zhao Chen. This time, I am acting on the orders of our Majesty to take Young Master Qin to the Royal Palace for accommodation and a banquet to express our welcome."

"Oh? Your Majesty has a heart." The handsome youth nodded in response.

The handsome youth's surname was Qin, a direct descendant of the royal family. He was exactly twenty years old this year. It is rumored that his cultivation is unfathomable, but the actual situation is unknown to anyone.

"Little Marquis will take his leave. Please, Young Master Qin, make some preparations. We will set off for Black Demon City tonight. That is the city closest to our Flying Feather City, about thirty thousand li away from the Royal Capital." Zhao Chen said.

"Thank you for your trouble." The handsome youth politely bowed in return.

After Zhao Chen thanked Ximen Wudi with a bow, he led a group of black-armored guards and left in a hurry.

After Zhao Chen left, Qin Jin asked: "Your name is Ximen Wudi, right? Your strength is not weak. I wonder which expert you studied under? Can you introduce me?"

Ximen Wudi shook his head and said: "I have no master, and I am unwilling to be constrained."

"No master? Your cultivation is so refined; you are certainly not an ordinary person. Could it be that your master is a God-Exalted powerhouse?" Qin Jin frowned and asked.

"I don't know how powerful a God-Exalted is, but my master is indeed a peak God-Emperor powerhouse." Ximen Wudi said indifferently.

Qin Jin's eyebrows twitched fiercely, and then he stared at Ximen Wudi for a few more looks before slowly nodding and saying: "So you are a God-Emperor expert; no wonder you are so arrogant!"

Ximen Wudi curled his lips and said: "Although I am an early-stage God-Emperor, don't you think my cultivation is not inferior to a late-stage or even peak God-Emperor cultivator?"

Qin Jin snorted coldly and said: "That's just your good luck. Do you really think you are gifted?"

Ximen Wudi shrugged and said: "I have never thought so, but your luck is indeed better than mine. You have a God-Emperor powerhouse for a father, while I only have an ancestor."

"Haha—"

Qin Jin couldn't help but laugh twice and said: "You are really humble enough."

"I don't like humility; I am a person who never brags." Ximen Wudi said honestly.

"Then let's wait and see. I will make you lose and be convinced. However, about our bet…" Qin Jin narrowed his eyes and asked.

"That is a small matter." Ximen Wudi said noncommittally.

"Hmph! Do you think I would really welch on a debt?" Qin Jin snorted coldly and said.

"Heh heh, I figured out your personality long ago. If it weren't for your father stopping you, you wouldn't even bother with me." Ximen Wudi said with a smile.

"Don't think you know me very well!"

Qin Jin glared at Ximen Wudi and said: "I will definitely win this time, because I know you have no way to break the array flag. Not only will you fail to break the array flag, but you will also be injured by that array, so you have no chance of getting those immortal artifacts."

Ximen Wudi did not pay attention to Qin Jin. He picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip, and then asked the chubby black-robed old man: "Senior, how should I address you?"

The black-robed old man hurriedly replied respectfully: "The old man is Zhao Yunxiao, the Grand Steward of the Zhao Family Royal Mansion and captain of the guard team, responsible for protecting His Majesty's safety."

"Oh, so you are responsible for the guards here?" Ximen Wudi asked.

Zhao Yunxiao nodded and said: "Yes, but I am only responsible for the outer patrols."

Ximen Wudi chatted a few more sentences casually, then closed his eyes and continued to cultivate.

Zhao Yunxiao, seeing this, did not dare to disturb Ximen Wudi's rest. After all, he knew that this young man before him was his master's savior, and only he could help his master overcome the danger, so he left the room with peace of mind.

After Zhao Chen brought Ximen Wudi to a courtyard, he ordered servants to bring rich wine and food and arranged for a few beautiful maids to serve him.

However, Ximen Wudi seemed to have no intention of enjoying himself, remaining cross-legged on the bed in quiet meditation.

Zhao Chen did not disturb him, going alone to find the Black Demon City City Lord and having a conversation with him.

In the middle of the night, a gust of extreme cold wind struck, and the entire Royal Palace was shrouded in icy mist. Even a God-King realm powerhouse would find it hard to persist for long in this environment.

"Cultivating in this kind of environment is simply a kind of torture."

Ximen Wudi opened his eyes, muttered a sentence, then restrained his aura and leaped out of the room.

Outside, frost was everywhere, the temperature was extremely low, and a snowflake drifting onto his cheek felt like a blade.

Ximen Wudi was not afraid of the severe cold. He flew on his sword, speeding along the street, and soon left the Royal Palace, entering the southern part of the Royal Palace.

That southern part of the Royal Palace was a giant river crossing the Royal Palace, the water flowing rapidly, the cold air biting.

Near the Royal Palace, besides pavilions, there was flat land, and the river water also appeared clear and clean. Occasionally, one could see fish playing on the shore.

Ximen Wudi did not stop, flying straight south. The further he flew south, the more rapid the river water became, and it stirred up giant waves several zhang high, like ten thousand horses galloping past.

Here, Ximen Wudi could clearly feel more pure and vast Chaos Profound Yellow Qi.

However, as he continued to fly into the depths of the south, he gradually discovered that the Chaos Profound Yellow Qi became much thinner, and there were wisps of white gas emerging.

Ximen Wudi guessed that the Chaos Profound Yellow Qi should be spreading from the north to the south, and this area should belong to the northern part of the Royal Palace.

The southern part of the Royal Palace had a vast lake, but it was now covered by thick snow, looking like a world carved from ice crystals from afar, truly beautiful and moving.

Flying continuously, Ximen Wudi finally arrived at the place where the Chaos Profound Yellow Qi was most concentrated. This was an ice island floating in the air, the island surrounded by Chaos Profound Yellow Qi.

These ice crystals formed by the Chaos Profound Yellow Qi were ten thousand zhang tall and condensed into a barrier, wrapping Ximen Wudi inside, preventing his approach.

On that ice island stood nine towering ancient trees, the trees hung with beads flashing with seven-colored brilliance. Those beads were emitting dazzling rays of light, dispelling the erosion of the Chaos Profound Yellow Qi.

Those nine ancient trees were lush with branches, and many branches grew, with a bead at the tip of each branch.

Each of the nine ancient trees had a bead inserted on its branches, and those nine beads released blinding rays of light, attracting each other and forming a magnificent and dazzling scene.

"Nine Yang Heavenly Beads, Nine Stars in a Row!"

Ximen Wudi was surprised and flew over quickly.

Those beads were gathered from the essence of nine suns. Their existence made the entire ice island filled with an extremely scorching aura.

Ximen Wudi had just approached when streaks of flame shot toward his body.