The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1359 - 1357: Lord of Purple Gold City!

Chapter 1359: Chapter 1357: Lord of Purple Gold City!

The Central Square of Purple Gold City was immense, able to accommodate over five hundred thousand people.

At this moment, Lin Bai and Xue Qing walked into the Central Square and saw that it was already overcrowded.

As Lin Bai entered, he noticed several people looking towards him.

Zhang Jianxing had already arrived, and after getting to the Central Square, he had been searching for Lin Bai’s whereabouts. When he saw Lin Bai, a smile appeared on his lips.

Ni Xiangen nodded slightly towards Lin Bai.

Young Master Qian Shui greeted with a clasped fist.

Lin Bai, in turn, responded with a slight smile each time, returning the gestures.

Besides these individuals, there were several others who were notably unfriendly towards Lin Bai; among them were Young Master Hu Long, Star Prince, and Crown Prince Fei Yun.

Young Master Hu Long harbored a killing intent towards Lin Bai, both for Lin Bai having killed Hu Hu and for snatching the Demonic Sword away!

Logically, the Demonic Sword should belong to Sword Mark City, but since Lin Bai had taken it, the warriors of Sword Mark City harbored great animosity towards him.

Star Prince, having been provoked by Young Master Hu Long at the Tianjiao banquet, had boldly declared that he would defeat Lin Bai in the Martial Arts Competition and take the Demonic Sword for a spin.

Thus, his expression towards Lin Bai was naturally not favorable.

As for Crown Prince Fei Yun, Lin Bai had killed Han Di, who was both a teacher and father figure to him. This man had long since harbored the intention to kill Lin Bai.

Apart from these three, Lin Bai also saw Gu Lingfei, Liang Chunrong, Hu Xianer, and other geniuses from the Second Step of the Sky Ladder!

However, Lin Bai merely glanced at them casually and did not pay them any further attention.

"The Successor of the Demonic Sword has arrived!"

"Gosh, this year’s apprenticeship competition in Purple Gold City is sure to be spectacular."

"Yes, it’s said that after the Tianjiao banquet, Zhang Jianxing and Dongfang Bai have already agreed to a fight during the apprenticeship!"

"I’m really looking forward to the duel between these two peerless famous swords!"

Many warriors exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Lin Bai.

After waiting a long time, two hours later.

A group of extremely powerful individuals descended from the sky and landed on the high platform in the center of the Central Square, conversing and laughing with each other.

With the arrival of these powerful figures, all the warriors in the venue cast reverent looks towards them.

"We bow before you, Seniors!"

"We bow before you, Seniors!"

Nearly five hundred thousand warriors bowed in unison!

Among these powerful individuals were Gui Jing, Seventh Peak Master of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect; Holy Guardian Supreme You Yihu of the Heavenly Sword Sect; Holy Guardian Supreme Dong Qian of the Saint Seal Sect, among others.

Nearly all the top strong ones from the Seven Major Sects had arrived.

Furthermore, Lin Bai saw among these top figures from the Seven Major Sects, a middle-aged man dressed in a purple gold robe, with a resolute expression and eyes sharp as swords. When he landed, his glance swept across the many strong ones.

This man, who was surrounded by stars like the moon by the powerful figures of the Seven Major Sects, evidently held a status somewhat higher than those prominent figures.

"Is he the Lord of Purple Gold City?"

Lin Bai murmured as he saw the middle-aged man in the purple gold robe.

"Yes! This Lord of Purple Gold City is one of the peak strong ones on the Lingnan Continent, known as a man who could change the Lingnan’s dynamics!"

Xue Qing had an immense admiration for the Lord of Purple Gold City.

The strong one who could change the dynamics of Lingnan, this almost explained how terrifying the Cultivation Strength of the Lord of Purple Gold City was!

Looking across today’s Lingnan Continent, how many people are qualified to change its dynamics?

Probably not even a handful, even the Emperor of the Azure Dragon Empire dare not lightly claim that he can change the dynamics of the Lingnan Earth!

Lord of Purple Gold City, shrouded in mystery, his true origins unknown to all, had presided over Purple Gold City for over twenty years. During these years, he had mostly secluded himself in deep cultivation, only emerging on the days he took in disciples.

Lord of Purple Gold City cracked a slight smile, raising his arm in a call, "Everyone, please rise from your bows."

"Thank you, Lord of Purple Gold City!"

Thousands of Warriors thanked him, only then daring to straighten their bodies.

The eyes of Lord of Purple Gold City shimmered with joy, "It has indeed come swiftly—I hadn’t realized in five years the time has come again for the grand apprenticeship ceremony. Here, I must thank Tianbao Tower and the Seven Major Sects, as well as the princes of the dynasties of Lingnan for gracing us with their presence!"

"I, who have been secluding myself year-round and seldom dealing with matters within Purple Gold City, appreciate the cooperation of Tianbao Tower’s friends, the high-ranking officials of the Seven Major Sects, and all the dynastic powers during this apprenticeship period."

Purple Gold City clasped his hands and spoke.

Immediately, the senior leaders from Tianbao Tower, princes from the Seventy-two Dynasties, and the heads of the Seven Major Sects all stood up, shaking their heads and dismissing the thanks as a trifle!

After expressing his gratitude, Lord of Purple Gold City casually looked up and spoke, "Since everyone has been waiting for a while now, there will be no more delay."

"The once-every-five-year disciple recruitment in Purple Gold City shall now begin."

"All Warriors holding the Purple Gold City Token, come forth."

"Let us commence the first round of testing, the Martial Soul test!"

Lord of Purple Gold City said with a light smile, "All you esteemed Elders of the Seven Major Sects, how about we just stand by, drink wine, and watch? Let the younger generation have their fun."

Dong Qian laughed, "That was exactly what I was thinking!"

Gui Jing also laughed, "To drink your fine wine, Lord, that has been my most awaited event for the past five years."

You Yihu grinned broadly and said, "Ah, cut the chatter, Lord of Purple Gold City, please bring out your specialty wines from Purple Gold City; I have been waiting for five years!"

"Ha ha ha!"

On the high platform, a group of powerful figures sat down amidst laughter, Lord of Purple Gold City brought out fine wines, and drank with the strong ones from the Seven Major Sects.

At this moment, an old man dressed in Tianbao Tower garments floated onto the scene with a faint smile and said, "I am Wan Yuxin from Tianbao Tower!"

"Thanks to the Lord of Purple Gold City and the seniors from the Seven Major Sects for their high regard in letting me preside over the first half."

After Wan Yuxin stepped out, he said with a smile.

Lin Bai and Xue Qing saw him and chuckled.

Isn’t this the man from Tianbao Tower who came out to explain the rankings after they announced Lin Bai’s rank?

"It’s Elder Wan Yuxin," Xue Qing’s face showed delight, respectfully acknowledging the strength of this figure.

Xue Qing could work at Tianbao Tower because of Wan Yuxin, thus he held extraordinary respect for him.

Lin Bai smiled, "Let’s go, let the Warriors holding the Purple Gold City Token enter."

"Alright."

Xue Qing took out a purple token from his storage bag, held it in his hand, and walked to the center.

Simultaneously, many Warriors stepped forward, gathering in the center.

Wan Yuxin laughed, "The first round of the test will start with the Sky Ladder."

"Starting with the First Step of the Sky Ladder, every Warrior in sequence will come up to test their Martial Soul grade!"

"Do you see those thousands of people over there? That is the Observation Group, consisting of martial strong ones selected from the Seven Major Sects, the Seventy-two Dynasties, and both Tianbao Tower and Purple Gold City!"

"They will assess your displayed strength and judge your ultimate achievement!"

"So, everyone, today is your best chance to show what you’ve got!"

Wan Yuxin said with a smile, "Alright, I won’t say much more, let the test on the First Step of the Sky Ladder begin with Young Master Qian Shui!"

"Young Master Qian Shui, come forth and undergo the Martial Soul testing."

Upon hearing the call, Young Master Qian Shui smiled slightly and walked towards Wan Yuxin.