Urban Super Medical Sage
Chapter 404 - 398 Ling Family (2nd Update)

Chapter 404: Chapter 398 Ling Family (2nd Update)

The next second, Ling Long explained, "On the Divine Martial Continent, humans are the dominants, but not the only dominants. Demon Beasts are terrifying and horrifying; if not for their disunity and lack of cohesion among their race, humans might even be at risk of being annihilated by the Demon Beast Clan! Throughout generations, Demon Beasts and humans have been mortal enemies! Humans cultivate using Demon Beasts’ essence blood, flesh, and skeletons as martial cultivation resources. The vital essence of a Demon Beast’s body is the best nourishment for Martial Cultivators. Similarly, for Demon Beasts, humans are food, and not just any food but the highest quality! Thus, according to the ’Chronicle of Divine Martial,’ ever since there were humans and Demon Beasts, they have been mortal enemies and adversaries! Cities, being gathering places for human Martial Cultivators, must have thick walls and broad moats for defense, otherwise, human cities cannot withstand the Demon Beast armies! Therefore, Wind Chant City is not special or unique; almost every city on the Divine Martial Continent is like this!"

"I see," Su Chen nodded, understanding.

"Let’s go into the city! Oh, do you have Mysterious Stones?" Ling Long asked, "Entering any city requires a contribution of martial cultivation resources because the city is considered absolutely safe, and this safety comes at a cost, not for free. For a city like Wind Chant City, which is only considered lower-mid tier on the Divine Martial Continent, it’s not expensive – ten Mysterious Stones per person!"

"Mysterious Stones, I don’t have any!" Su Chen touched his nose; indeed, he had no Mysterious Stones, only Zixuan Stones.

"I have some!"

Then,

The two walked onto the drawbridge.

First, they handed over the Mysterious Stones, then continued forward, the drawbridge lined with rows of city guards standing still like pillars on either side, and after crossing the drawbridge...

The city gate was right before them.

This gate was very special.

Standing outside it, one could absolutely not see inside.

Once inside, it was as if one had disappeared.

"This is an Array Gate with an illusionary effect; the naked eye cannot clearly see inside it. Moreover, the main function of this Array Gate is detection!" Ling Long explained further.

"Detection of what?"

"Whether it’s a human or a Demon Beast. Demon Beasts with significant strength can transform into human forms, and from the outside, you can’t tell the difference. If a terrifying shape-shifting Demon Beast infiltrated the city, it would be dangerous. The Array Gate can detect whether it’s a human or a transformed Demon Beast," she said.

Su Chen nodded, somewhat admiring the situation. For survival, humans were always forced into ingenuity.

He couldn’t help but think of Earth, where humans were the absolute dominants without any natural enemies!

Thus, martial arts had declined.

If Earth’s living environment was similar to that of the Divine Martial Continent, would humans on Earth also be forced to constantly enhance their strength and become a Martial Arts world?

"Alright, let’s go in!" Ling Long said as she stepped forward and walked in.

Su Chen followed behind.

Entering through the gate,

Inside, as expected, the layout was similar to Divine Human City’s, with a very wide street catching his eye.

Compared to streets on Earth, those in Wind Chant City were more than ten times wider!!

And more than ten times busier!

"Wind Chant City has four main streets. The one before us is called Red Sparrow Street; it’s the busiest, most crowded, and low-end here. This street hosts weapon stores, elixir stores, martial skill stores, teahouses, and restaurants catering to those below the Hollow Void Realm." Ling Long, clearly familiar with everything as a native of Wind Chant City, introduced. "Su Chen, tomorrow is the birthday celebration of the head of the Lin Family, but where will you stay tonight?"

"At a restaurant," Su Chen said gravely.

"If you don’t mind, you could stay with me at the Ling Family!" Ling Long offered.

Despite not being very close to Su Chen, they were sect siblings from the Burning Heaven Sect. It’s acceptable to be distant within the sect, but outside, they should be closer.

It seemed inappropriate to her that Su Chen would stay at a restaurant when her home was within the Ling Family.

Moreover, Su Chen, being from the Low Martial Plane and newly arrived at the Divine Martial Continent, knew nothing and she was also not comfortable with Su Chen staying alone in the inn.

"Of course!" Su Chen didn’t refuse. Ling Long appeared cold on the outside but had a kind heart. Since she had suggested it, not going to Ling Family’s place would seem unkind.

Ling Long suddenly bit her lip, "Su Chen, perhaps you should stay at the inn after all!"

She had just invited Su Chen to the Ling Family, and now she was having second thoughts.

"Why?" Su Chen gave a wry smile. He understood Ling Long’s nature; otherwise, her inconsistency would certainly have upset him.

"It’s just...the Ling Family is large, and some people target me. I am afraid for you if you come with me to the Ling Family..." Ling Long said quietly, realizing she had overlooked this issue.

"No worries!" Su Chen smiled. "After all, you are my junior sister; as a senior brother, I should still accompany you home to take a look!"

"Thank you!" Ling Long expressed her gratitude.

Under Ling Long’s guidance, they traversed Red Sparrow Street.

They entered a much quieter street, which was no narrower than Red Sparrow Street.

But it was less crowded.

"This street is called Wind Chant Street; the name of Wind Chant City comes from this street!" Ling Long explained, "Many major forces in Wind Chant City live nearby this street, including the City Lord Mansion Lin Family, Xu Family, including Ling Family, all near this street!"

Su Chen nodded, looking around.

Shortly thereafter.

They arrived.

Before them stood a mansion, the entrance featuring a red brick awning, ancient and exquisite, with the character ’Ling’ engraved on the awning.

At the entrance to the mansion, there were two young men standing guard.

Upon seeing Ling Long, their eyes lit up, and they hurriedly took a step forward, bowing respectfully, saying, "Miss!"

Then, one of the guards quickly went back into the mansion to inform the members of the Ling Family.

Ling Long led Su Chen into the Ling Family’s residence.

Su Chen took a moment to feel the ambiance of the Ling Family.

The entire Ling Family housed around six to seven hundred people, which was less than the Burning Heaven Sect.

But, their overall strength was much greater than that of the Burning Heaven Sect.

Su Chen felt the presence of a powerhouse around the Ninth Revolution Virtual Hollow Realm Middle Stage!!! Very strong! The Hollow Void Realm, one transformation meant a whole new world! The Ninth Turn was far stronger than the Eighth, which in turn was much stronger than the Seventh! The master of the Burning Heaven Sect, also his master Huo Shouying, was at the Eighth Stage Hollow Void Realm, one stage less.

Moreover, in addition to this Ninth Rotation Dongxu Realm Middle Stage presence, there were actually three Eighth Stage Hollow Void Realm strong aura.

As for the Seventh and Sixth Stages of Hollow Void Realm, together they amounted to no fewer than ten very high-level warriors.

These were high-end warriors.

Among the younger presences,

Su Chen felt at least ten Hollow Void Realm presences, among them, one was at the early Fifth Turn of Hollow Void Realm, one was at the Fourth-Turn Hollow Void Realm, two were at the Third Rotation, and the rest were at the Second and First Transformations of the Hollow Void Realm.