Immortal Starry Sky

Chapter 357 Giant City Summit


With his powerful hearing, Wang Xu learned that after he eliminated the Patriarchs and Earth Level Martial Artists of the four great families, those families instantly crumbled, losing all support.

Yan Xi personally took action to forcibly overthrow and rebuild the four great families.

The new four great families consist of three from Yan Xi's clan, with the largest remaining family being the Qiu Family.

The Qiu Family exerted force, and within a few short days, their influence spread throughout the entire Flame Fire Main City.

Even the economic core, the Arena, saw the involvement of the Qiu Family.

Anyone with perception could easily see that Yan Xi was deliberately supporting the Qiu Family.

Knowing all this, Wang Xu had no further concerns.

He had fulfilled his promise to Old Qiu, and whether the Qiu Family could maintain their position depended on the family's own efforts.

Spirit Medicine Pavilion.

Wang Xu arrived here once again.

"Dear customer! We have here..."

The long-robed man greeting him with a smile froze instantly halfway through his sentence, and the next second, a look of uncontrollable elation appeared on his face.

"Dear customer! It's you, that's wonderful!"

The long-robed man's voice trembled.

These days, all the Martial Artists in Flame Fire Main City were discussing the battle at the Furnace Tower.

The Earth Level Martial Artists of the four great families were killed, and a top Earth Level Martial Artist was born—all the discussions were centered on that black-robed figure.

To ensure everyone recognized the black-robed figure and avoid bringing trouble to the family, Wang Xu had long made his identity known.

The long-robed man naturally had seen it too, and seeing the familiar face from the portrait almost made his heart leap out of his chest.

An... Earth Level Martial Artist!

Clearly, on that day, he was still at the Mortal Level Seventh Layer, but in the blink of an eye, he became an Earth Level Martial Artist, and a top one at that!

That day, the long-robed man was thoroughly shocked.

Seeing Wang Xu again now, his passionate admiration for a strong individual made him exceedingly excited.

"No need to say more, just gather all the medicines on this list for me."

Wang Xu slapped down the list and additionally placed a silver banknote on the table.

A thousand taels!

The long-robed man's heart pounded, and the blood in his head flowed backward.

"Yes! I will certainly satisfy you, dear customer!"

Under the pressure and allure of power and money, the long-robed man didn't hesitate to pledge enthusiastically.

Then, he took the list, gave it a careful look, and his heart skipped a beat.

"Dear customer, please wait a moment!"

Subsequently, the long-robed man hurriedly went upstairs.

After about a quarter of an hour.

Thump thump thump...

The long-robed man came rushing downstairs, followed by the Shopkeeper of the Spirit Medicine Pavilion.

"Greetings, Senior!"

The Shopkeeper immediately saluted upon arrival.

Before such a strong individual who could easily destroy a city, the Shopkeeper was extremely respectful.

"The medicines I require, can you gather them all?"

Wang Xu asked indifferently.

"Senior, most of the herbs on the list are in stock at the Spirit Medicine Pavilion, but some are very rare, and we can't gather them all. Please forgive us, Senior."

The Shopkeeper replied respectfully.

"Bring out all the herbs you can gather."

Wang Xu didn't say much, first gathering what was available and then looking elsewhere for the missing ones.

Soon, three large bulging sacks were carried over by servants.

"What is the cost?"

Wang Xu asked.

"Senior, your words overwhelm me. Your presence at our humble store is already an honor. How could I take your silver taels?"

The Shopkeeper's intent to curry favor was obvious.

After all, who wouldn't want to curry favor with such a strong individual?

"Haha... Young Master Wang, it's an oversight on Yan Xi's part not to have welcomed you properly. I hereby apologize to you, Young Master Wang!"

A hearty laugh echoed, and a burly figure flew into the Spirit Medicine Pavilion.

It was none other than the City Lord of Flame Fire Main City, Yan Xi.

"Young Master Wang, if you do not mind, why not come to my humble abode for a drink?"

The City Lord laughed cheerfully.

Wang Xu nodded, placed down a silver banknote worth ten thousand taels, and left the Spirit Medicine Pavilion with the City Lord.

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"Young Master Wang, are you looking for medicinal herbs?"

The City Lord poured Wang Xu a cup of wine.

"Yes."

Wang Xu took the cup and drank it in one go.

"I have some connections that might help you gather the herbs you need."

The City Lord said.

Wang Xu was straightforward, handing over the list with the uncollected herbs marked.

"Haha... all these herbs are available!"

The City Lord laughed heartily, "Rest assured, leave it to me. Consider these herbs my welcome gift to you!"

Wang Xu nodded slightly, expressing gratitude for Yan City's goodwill.

"Young Master Wang, I've invited you here today with an unusual request."

The City Lord of Yan sighed softly, "This matter has troubled me for a long time. Originally, I shouldn't ask this of you, but I'm afraid no one else can handle it."

"What is it?"

"During the days you were away, a messenger from the 'Giant City' came with an invitation for me to attend the 'Giant City Summit.'

The City Lord of Yan sighed and said, "This is a triennial summit where the sixteen main cities send their strongest representative to compete. The winner receives substantial support from the Giant City, even gaining a nomination for talents to join the 'Sect.'

"However, my strength is too weak. I've participated in multiple summits, only to return at the bottom."

"Now that the Giant City is organizing the summit again, I beseech you to represent the Flame Fire Main City and attend the summit, would you?"

The City Lord of Yan's tone carried a hopeful undertone, clearly wishing earnestly for Wang Xu to attend the Giant City Summit on his behalf.

Wang Xu was familiar with the Giant City Summit.

You Ji had mentioned it to him before; it is a competition of supremacy between the main cities.

The Giant City, which stands above the main cities, governs numerous main cities.

Flame Fire Main City is under the jurisdiction of the "Beiyuan Giant City," and it is the weakest among the sixteen main cities.

The Giant City is immensely large, holding the power of life and death within a million miles radius.

Equally matched with it is the "Sect," composed of numerous talents and strong figures.

The Sect is extremely mysterious, and ordinary people cannot meet it; only genius martial artists, recommended by the Giant City, can enter the Sect.

The power of the Sect is undoubtedly formidable.

Every Sect has profound heritage and is guarded by strong figures; they make no sound but an astonishing impact when they do.

"If the Flame Fire Main City could have a young martial artist enter the Sect, the city would undoubtedly flourish and expand a hundredfold beyond now! Unfortunately… I'm too weak, participating in summit after summit, I lose in the first round with no chance to fight back."

The City Lord of Yan chuckled bitterly, "If the Giant City Summit wasn't largely unknown, I'd have lost face already."

Wang Xu remained silent.

The Giant City Summit is indeed a contest among strong figures, but merely a nomination from the Sect is of no use to Wang Xu.

"Wang Xu, agree to it!"

You Ji suddenly said.

"Give me a reason."

Wang Xu replied.

"You must enter the Sect. Only by entering the Sect can you qualify to go to 'Celestial God Peak' and participate in the Celestial God List competition!"

You Ji's words caused Wang Xu's usually calm eyes to change immediately.

"Therefore, you have to enter the Sect now. Although you have exceeded the age requirement for recruitment by the Sect, considering the Giant City, they will grant you a registered disciple spot. Then, you just need to keep growing stronger, surpassing those so-called geniuses, and you can enter the Inner Layer… Only this way can you gradually move closer to the Celestial God Peak!"

You Ji's words left Wang Xu without any hesitation.

"I agree with you."

Wang Xu spoke directly.

To climb the Celestial God List, one must head to Celestial God Peak, and only through competing at Celestial God Peak can Wang Xu possibly catch the eye of those in the Heaven-Reaching Ancestor Realm!

This is the only way to save his family's lives!

"Great! Great! Wonderful! Haha…"

Yan Xi laughed joyfully.

He believed that with Wang Xu replacing him, even if not landing in the top three, he would certainly not bottom out in the ranking like before.

Afterward, the City Lord of Yan explained some important aspects of the Giant City Summit to Wang Xu.

The Giant City Summit, to put it plainly, is a ranking battle among the sixteen main cities.

The most significant meaning of such battles is to understand the true strength of a main city.

If even the strongest representative's strength is like this, there's no need to mention others; naturally, the city's strength is notably inferior.

Wang Xu listened intently, as the City Lord of Yan shared everything in detail, gradually forming a mental outline of the Giant City Summit.

That evening, Wang Xu readied to depart.

"Young Brother Wang! Young Brother Wang!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from the ground. Looking down, Wang Xu saw Qiu Lao's joyful face.

This time, Qiu Lao was no longer in simple attire but a magnificent robe with gold-threaded trim, which significantly altered his demeanor.

"Qiu Lao."

Wang Xu descended to the ground.

"Young Brother Wang, I finally waited long enough for you!"

Qiu Lao now was exceedingly grateful towards Wang Xu.

He never anticipated that the Qiu Family could achieve such a status, becoming one of the four great families of the Flame Fire Main City, with influence spanning the entire main city, changing their stature overnight.

"Young Brother Wang, I've been wanting to find an opportunity to thank you for a long time. The help you've given me is immense, something I can hardly repay in my lifetime. Today, upon hearing you were visiting the City Lord's Mansion, I waited here specifically to invite you to visit the Qiu Family!"

Qiu Lao's eyes were sincere and without a hint of pretense.

He genuinely wished to invite Wang Xu as a guest to the Qiu Family.

"Alright."

Wang Xu nodded.

Qiu Lao's face lit up with joy, extending his hand, "Please."

The two boarded a luxurious carriage, racing along to arrive at the Qiu Family's now magnificent mansion.

"Welcome, Young Master Wang Xu!"

A unified voice shouted, and as Wang Xu stepped down at the Qiu Family's entrance, over a hundred members of the Qiu clan immediately paid their respects.

Wang Xu's expression remained unchanged as he nodded slightly, moving towards the interior of the Qiu Family under Qiu Lao's guidance.

"Mom! Is this the strong person that Clan Leader Grandpa mentioned? He doesn't look any different."

"Child, don't speak nonsense if you don't understand. Would the Clan Leader make a wrong judgment?"

"Is this the influential person mentioned by the Clan Leader, the one who 'slayed all experts of the four families'? It's surprising how young he is!"

The Qiu Family members watched Wang Xu's figure disappear into the distance, whispering among themselves. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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