The invitation was gilded with gold, containing a passage of text. Its general meaning was an invitation sent by the three thousand young prodigies who had qualified to enter the Purple Mansion Sacred Land, hoping that all would honor them with their presence at the Qingcheng Palace tonight to gather together and discuss important plans regarding entering the sacred land.
The hosts were primarily the Holy Sons and Holy Daughters of several Immortal Sacred Lands. Young prodigies from various major forces would participate, and there would also be the strongest new-generation talents from the center of the Myriad Domains attending.
Ye Chen casually tossed this invitation to the side.
He had not the slightest interest in the so-called gathering of three thousand prodigies to discuss important matters regarding entering the sacred land.
Without much thought, this gathering of young geniuses would likely be dominated by the prodigies from the major forces. The other geniuses and prodigies who had emerged from the qualification battles would not be taken seriously, most likely only going there to serve as a foil to the glory of those others.
Those proud sons and daughters born into Immortal Sacred Lands, each considering themselves of noble birth, how could they possibly look favorably upon other young prodigies?
Ye Chen was not so bored as to stoop to that level. He originally intended to decline and quietly wait for the Saint Lord-level auction event. However, Zhao Tianyi personally sought out Ye Chen, stating that this gathering of young geniuses was not simple. Those Holy Sons and Holy Daughters from the Immortal Sacred Lands might know some inside information about the Purple Mansion Sacred Land, which was crucial. Going there might allow them to learn some important details.
Ye Chen thought for a moment and agreed.
The two of them strode forward, quickly traversing one bustling, lively street after another in Tian Sheng City. They could see cultivators from various clans and regions, able to sense the vitality and prosperity of this Tian Sheng City, its atmosphere flourishing and majestic.
In the central area of the main city, they could even look up and see that the sky above was not a clear azure expanse. Instead, it was blotted out by numerous grand and imposing palaces and towers suspended in the air, shimmering with flowing light and vibrant colors.
There were even ethereal, vast divine islands floating and sinking in the void, resembling immortal islands where deities might reside, shrouded in clouds and mist, auspicious colors cascading down, appearing quite extraordinary.
Palaces hung in the sky, divine islands floated and sank, immortal light surged, immortal cranes and spirit deer and beasts appeared everywhere, mist and clouds drifted ethereally—all of this seemed dreamlike and illusory, as if a mythical paradise.
These were the locations within Tian Sheng City of the most top-tier major forces from the Heavenly Saint Domain. Each palace represented a major force, brimming with prosperity and power. Only those with truly high status and authority or profound cultivation could reside here.
Moreover, ordinary cultivators simply couldn't afford it. Just entering required drinks, tea, and snacks, each item exorbitantly expensive, enough to bankrupt an ordinary cultivator, equivalent to astronomical figures.
Furthermore, Ye Chen and his companion headed towards the core area where those palaces stretched continuously, floating and sinking. There were cultivators from various races soaring through the air, mostly powerful cultivators at the Divine Transformation Realm. There were even Saint-level figures, top figures from major forces, arriving in carriages and divine ships.
Occasionally, they could even see some truly high-status and powerful existences—Supreme Elders or the true masters of great sects—appearing here. Their divine might was imposing, each one lofty and aloof, receiving much attention and respect, making cultivators from all sides feel awe and reverence, not daring to offend in the slightest.
These top figures shuttled among the many suspended palaces, towers, and pavilions, interacting and conversing with each other, creating quite a lively scene.
"This is the core area of Tian Sheng City. Top experts from all sides mainly gather here. You can see famous, world-renowned figures from various places. Supreme Elders and top sect masters are not uncommon either. Occasionally, you might even see the true masters of Immortal Sacred Lands," Zhao Tianyi said.
Because of Tian Sheng City's special nature, many great domains and sects thus interacted here, giving it special geographical significance, not comparable to ordinary main cities.
Otherwise, how could a typical domain city, even a main city of a domain, gather so many top figures?
Naturally, this was also largely due to the Purple Mansion Sacred Land. Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to gather so many top-tier figures.
The Qingcheng Palace, where the three thousand young prodigies were gathering, was located within this core area.
On the way there, numerous young proud sons also arrived in succession, clearly all young geniuses who had been invited, qualified to enter the Purple Mansion Sacred Land.
Those granted qualifications were either outstanding prodigies from major forces or young proud sons who had distinguished themselves. Each had an extraordinary bearing.
Roar—
A terrifying roar suddenly erupted. Looking back, they saw a fearsome exotic beast charging through the sky. It had three heads: a dragon head in the middle, a golden-maned lion head on the left, and a giant bear head on the right. Its entire body was covered in purple scales, with four horse-like hooves. It was an exceptionally extraordinary exotic beast, quite remarkable, treading through the void as it came.
On the back of this three-headed exotic beast sat an arrogant young man clad in golden divine armor, driving the beast straight forward with overwhelming momentum, not avoiding anyone, causing the cultivators in this area to change expression and quickly step aside.
"Hmph, you lowly people are sensible. Otherwise, I would have trampled anyone blocking the way into pulp," the arrogant young man snorted coldly, not putting anyone in his eyes at all, directly riding off into the distance, causing many young powerhouses to frown in disgust.
Anyone who recognized this arrogant young man frowned, even feeling wary.
"So it's him, no wonder he's so arrogant. Truly has no upbringing. Like brother, like younger brother," Zhao Tianyi snorted coldly, a flash of cold light in his eyes.
"You know him?" Ye Chen inquired.
"Zhao Jun, the eighteenth prince of the Zhao Kingdom, an Immortal Empire in the Heavenly Saint Domain. Barely counts as a prodigy among the younger generation," Zhao Tianyi said indifferently.
The Heavenly Saint Domain did not have just one Immortal Sacred Land standing dominant. There were three Immortal Sacred Lands in total. The Zhao Kingdom was one of these Immortal Empires, its heritage dating back to the ancient era. An ancestor had once given birth to a peerless Great Power, and the kingdom was established, passed down for over two hundred thousand years to this day.
"If not for relying on his elder brother, Crown Prince Zhao Wudao, how would he dare be so arrogant?" Zhao Tianyi added.
Ye Chen nodded. No wonder he was so arrogant. Being born into an Immortal Sacred Land indeed gave him the capital to be arrogant. Moreover, among the younger generation of the Heavenly Saint Domain, Zhao Wudao's reputation was very loud. He was not just the Crown Prince of the Zhao Kingdom; he was also a top figure among the new generation, suspected to be a King, his strength supreme and peerless, sweeping through his generation with no match.
Being the Crown Prince's younger brother naturally made him different.
However, judging by Zhao Tianyi's attitude, it seemed there was some enmity between him and Zhao Jun. Moreover, both shared the surname Zhao, making one inevitably think about the relationship between the two.
Zhao Tianyi seemed to know what Ye Chen was thinking. "That's right. I am also a prince of the Zhao Kingdom. Unfortunately, only in the past."
After saying this, a trace of resentment that had never appeared before surfaced in his eyes. He even couldn't help but clench his fists.
Ye Chen understood there must be some hidden story here, but he wasn't a gossipy person and didn't ask, merely patting his shoulder to comfort him.
Zhao Tianyi showed a look of gratitude.
"Let's go."
Not long after, the numerous young prodigies all arrived before a luxurious palace.
Glazed green tiles, carved railings and jade ornaments, golden gates, qilins guarding the palace. The entrance shone with brilliant light. The grand palace had an extraordinary aura, yet it was not oppressive.
Seeing the luxurious, continuous palaces and towers, even the numerous young prodigies couldn't help but sigh softly in admiration.
This was the Qingcheng Palace, famous throughout Tian Sheng City and even the Heavenly Saint Domain!
Qingcheng Palace, as the name implied, was a palace treasure established by a woman. Everywhere appeared grand and luxurious: pink gauze curtains, ten thousand flowers in full bloom, pearls inlaid like stars.
There were also graceful, beautiful figures shuttling back and forth here, their elegant figures leaving behind a series of captivating, alluring silhouettes that frequently drew attention, their beauty boundless.
In front of the main hall, a white marble staircase descended, accompanied by wisps of cloud and mist, as if treading on clouds and mist. Being within it felt ethereal and transcendent, resembling the imperial heavenly court of the Mythical Era, dreamlike and illusory, drawing everyone's gaze.
Gazing at the luxurious, resplendent Qingcheng Palace, Ye Chen suddenly sighed softly, a trace of emotion and nostalgia in his eyes.
On both sides of the white marble staircase, five graceful, beautiful, and charming women each stood waiting. They wore pink palace dresses, their black hair coiled up, their jade-like faces smooth as cream, skin white as snow—each a first-class beauty. Their bright eyes and faint smiles exuded endless charm, very eye-catching.
Ten lovely beauties standing on the jade steps, further immersed amidst swirling clouds and mist, looked like immortal maidens arrayed there, attracting the gazes of many in this core area.
Qingcheng Palace, though established by a woman, appearing surrounded by beauties, with women bold and beautiful, was not a mundane place of pleasure. Every woman here cherished her purity and could not be defiled. Visiting guests were also not allowed to harass them; otherwise, they would be expelled from Qingcheng Palace or even severely punished.
Rumors said Qingcheng Palace had the backing of an Immortal force behind the scenes, a treasure palace established by a certain great figure, not to be offended.
"Esteemed young masters and ladies must be here for the prodigy gathering. The young master has already made arrangements. Please enter the palace."
Seeing the numerous prodigies outside Qingcheng Palace, the several beauties showed no trace of shyness. Gracefully and elegantly, they welcomed them, and another equally graceful and beautiful woman personally led the numerous arriving prodigies into the palace.
Qingcheng Palace was vast, with continuous palace halls suspended in the air, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, resembling a transcendent immortal palace. It emitted treasure light and radiant colors, flowing light spilling everywhere, very eye-catching.
The beauty led the numerous young prodigies through layers of palace halls and pavilions, heading straight inward.
Qingcheng Palace was also a place of beauties, primarily focused on women. Along the way, whether in corridors, pavilions, or inner halls, they saw many graceful women shuttling back and forth, their figures elegant and charming, leaving behind a series of crisp, bell-like laughter and cheerful voices, drawing attention.
Just as the world knew, Qingcheng Palace was not a place of pleasure, though somewhat similar. However, the women here each cherished their purity, all as transcendent as jade, without any of the worldly airs of those women in mundane pleasure quarters.
"Esteemed young masters and ladies, please enter the Palace of Sinking Fish and Falling Geese," the beauty said, leading the numerous prodigies into a resplendent, golden palace hall.