Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1361: Guest from the Northern Luo Kingdom

Chapter 1361: Chapter 1361: Guest from the Northern Luo Kingdom

Mo Ningchen’s words prompted Su Chengyu to slightly raise his head. There were not many people who could discuss state affairs with Emperor Xia, and judging by Mo Ningchen’s tone, the conclusion was more heavily influenced by the remarks of that mysterious predecessor who ventured deep into the Dark Sea.

This inevitably made him suspect the predecessor, and sensing Su Chengyu’s gaze, Mo Ningchen did not wait for him to ask before taking the initiative to say, "I am also unaware of that predecessor’s name. This matter is something I only came across from the records at the Demon Slayer Department."

Su Chengyu spoke up in confusion, "A predecessor who could discuss affairs with the Grand Ancestor, yet their name wasn’t left behind?"

"There must have been one. After all, a hundred years ago during the chaotic battles, many heroes rose together. There were too many heroic figures by the Grand Ancestor’s side, but not all heroes are remembered. Many who operated in the shadows went unnoticed by the outside world, and for them, anonymity was also a form of protection."

Mo Ningchen’s words naturally did not convince Su Chengyu. Perhaps Mo Ningchen truly did not know the name of that predecessor, but Su Chengyu found it hard not to suspect that this predecessor was none other than Su Linyuan who once delved into the Dark Sea.

However, he also understood that, at least for the moment, there was no possibility of verification.

"What’s our next step?"

You Ming’s single line of inquiry steered the conversation back to the matter at hand.

The Executor had been shattered by Chaitov’s sword and fled to an unknown location; the last clue from the sinner also failed to yield any useful information.

Their mission now seemed to have completely lost direction, as the sinner had said, and appeared to be devoid of any leads. You Ming had no choice but to look to Mo Ningchen.

As the primary person responsible for this mission, Mo Ningchen has been in direct contact with the Demon Slayer Department all along.

"City of Eternal Winter."

Indeed, when the investigation direction was lost, the Demon Slayer Department had not entirely lost their thread. Mo Ningchen had an idea of what their next move should be.

Hearing this answer, You Ming’s expression visibly changed, but the words which nearly escaped his lips ultimately remained unspoken, instead, he just nodded in acknowledgment.

Su Chengyu found this somewhat odd but decided it was inappropriate to inquire further. He understood the nature of his relation with You Ming; even if he were to ask now, You Ming might not reveal anything.

Leaving the lantern pavilion, the trio headed west, marching towards the city that, while famous, was never considered prosperous.

City of Eternal Winter in the Bei Luo Empire.

This city where many events unfolded in the history of the Bei Luo Empire had numerous other monikers.

Land of Eternal Slumber, Land of Sleep, Land of the Damned...

The origins of these appellations, apart from the climate of City of Eternal Winter, had more to do with the status of this land within the Bei Luo Empire.

In Bei Luo, the City of Eternal Winter was a notorious place of exile.

It was not only the place where many ostracized officials and nobles were banished to, but also where the largest prison of the Bei Luo Empire, the Tower of Eternal Winter, was located.

The Tower of Eternal Winter imprisoned not just ordinary criminals; it held members of the Nether Clan, heretics, and traitors against the country.

Anyone entering the Tower of Eternal Winter was at the very least sentenced to life imprisonment. In its significance, this very real tower in the City of Eternal Winter was almost akin to the famous Demon Slayer Tower in the hands of the Demon Slayer Department.

It is said that when the Emperor of Bei Luo constructed this famous prison, Monks from Xia Country also participated. The tower not only specifically protected against the Nether Techniques of the Nether Clan but also had special defenses against the Spells of Xia Country Monks, truly considering everything.

And the destination of the three people was the capital of the land of perpetual winter, Eternal Winter City.

Before arriving in Eternal Winter City and seeing that tower famous around the world, what Su Chengyu first noticed was an enormous strait.

The Eternal Winter Strait.

The strait cuts across the vast majority of the Bei Luo Empire, stretching straight north. It is said that the current scale of this strait was not as it once was but was the result of the crustal movements triggered by an anomaly a thousand years ago; as the icebergs melted, that turned the strait into its current state.

At the end of the strait, it almost connects to the Bei Luo Wilderness and leads directly to the Dark Sea...

"The famous lakesides of the Bei Luo Empire all extend from this strait, and that sea monster from Bei Luo legends was also born here in this strait."

"North Sea Giant Monsters?"

Su Chengyu spoke with surprise. He had naturally heard of this legend from the Bei Luo Empire.

After beginning his Cultivation, he understood that this legend probably involved Beasts or Ferocious Creatures, but he had not expected that they were actually a product of the Bei Luo Empire.

"Right, being able to appear in the awareness of ordinary people, you should understand that this type of sea monster is not a solitary individual but a vast group. Although their name contains the character for demon, in fact, they do not belong to the Demon Clan. Influenced by Nether Techniques, they’ve turned into what they are now—more like Ferocious Beasts of the Dark Sea. However, they can be somewhat controlled, which is why they have not been completely eradicated."

"Eternal Winter City has arrived."

After crossing the strait, Eternal Winter City finally came into Su Chengyu’s view.

Built from bricks of ice and snow, even now, modern developments have not completely changed the ancient appearance of this city. The climate has ensured that this city with a long history has retained its old-fashioned look, bearing a great resemblance to medieval Western cities.

The three of them entered the city very smoothly, although there were quite a few vigilant gazes falling on the three foreigners at the city gates.

However, compared to the hustle and bustle of Linbei City, these residents of Eternal Winter City didn’t have the same boldness to chat up and probe newcomers at will. Those living here clearly valued their lives more and wouldn’t easily make immoderate moves.

And just as the three were entering the city, a stretch limousine of Bei Luo manufacture stopped in front of them, and a small-statured Bei Luo man stepped out of the car and approached them with a fawning smile.

"Are the three of you esteemed guests from the Bei Tang Family of Xia Country?"

"And you are?"

The other party had mentioned the Bei Tang Family, so naturally, the one who spoke was Su Chengyu, presenting himself as a direct descendant of the Bei Tang Family.

"Apologies, I forgot to introduce myself; I am Blair, the Chief Auditor of Eternal Winter City. I rushed over as soon as I received news of your entry into the city. The City Lord himself should be the one welcoming you, but currently, the City Lord is conducting routine inspections at the Tower of Eternal Winter and is not in the city. I am truly sorry for any lack of courtesy to the three esteemed guests."

The position of an Auditor isn’t all that high, but in the structure of the Bei Luo Empire, an Auditor who wields significant power has exceedingly great authority within a city. It can be said that most of the city’s affairs can be handed over to the Auditor to handle personally, as long as the City Lord trusts them.

Blair coming out personally to receive the three of them was obviously under the instruction of the City Lord.

Su Chengyu blinked and spoke softly, "The City Lord knew we were coming?"

Blair noticed Su Chengyu’s wariness and immediately said, "It was His Royal Highness the Regent in the capital who personally passed on the message yesterday, stating that if the three of you were to visit Eternal Winter City, you must be received with the respect due to state guests!"