Chapter 2070: 2070: [Center of Southern State City]

[Requesting recommendation tickets!]Zhao Tianyi!

He was the top genius among the younger generation at that time and one of the most powerful individuals among his peers. No one dared to say that his talent was not high enough or that his strength was not strong enough; even the older generation couldn’t underestimate him!

However, the ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan, even if he hadn’t reached the Saint Realm, was quite close, especially given his long lifespan, he was a terrifying existence. The fact that he would personally come out to intervene and take action was proof of Zhao Tianyi’s extraordinary nature. This was a form of recognition and acknowledgment!

When Zhao Tianyi displayed his swordsmanship Divine Skills, even the ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan had to marvel. Zhao Tianyi could cultivate the swordsmanship handed down by the Zhao family’s ancestor to such a degree; he truly was a genius. Therefore, the ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan wanted to have Zhao Tianyi marry into the Divine Silkworm Clan, to use him for his own purposes. Unfortunately, Zhao Tianyi showed a stance of preferring death over submission, breaking its thoughts and igniting its killing intent!

The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan was very strong, but he also relied on that disc-shaped Treasure to seize Zhao Tianyi’s longsword. That Treasure was also something left behind by the Divine Silkworm Clan’s ancestor, specifically designed to seize others’ Treasures. It was extremely powerful; otherwise, Zhao Tianyi wouldn’t have allowed his longsword to be taken!

Boom!

Facing a direct palm strike to his head from the ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan, Zhao Tianyi was under pressure, and there was a threat of death. The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan was very strong, and with his longsword taken, there were certain obstacles to performing powerful swordsmanship. However, this couldn’t deter his determination to be with the Divine Silkworm Princess, his determination to take her away from here!

"A sword in hand, a sword in the heart, I want to see what level you, a junior, have cultivated the swordsmanship Divine Skills of the Zhao family to!" The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan frowned, the power in his right hand becoming even stronger, putting greater pressure on Zhao Tianyi!

Buzz!

Suddenly, from the center of Zhao Tianyi’s brow, a sword light burst forth. This sword light wasn’t very powerful, nor was it overwhelming, but it was as thick as a finger, containing circulating runes. When this sword light appeared, Zhao Tianyi’s Essence, Energy, Spirit visibly changed, exuding a domineering aura of "who else but me" and the demeanor to dare anyone to fight him!

"Is this the swordsmanship Secret Skill left by your Zhao family’s ancestors?" The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan asked with a frown.

"The swordsmanship of the Zhao family’s ancestor once shook the Nine Heavens and almost pierced through the Immortal Domain. What I have learned so far is just the basics. This time, I don’t use it to kill, only to take Can’er away!" Zhao Tianyi said calmly.

"Impossible..." The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan shouted loudly.

"I must..." Zhao Tianyi also said with powerful momentum.

Boom!

Swish!

The hand of the ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan came crashing down, while the small sword light from Zhao Tianyi’s brow also slashed forward. The two powerful forces collided, illuminating the entire space in white light, making it impossible to see what was happening!

When everything dissipated, the ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan stood motionless in mid-air, a hint of killing intent in his eyes. The Divine Silkworm flew over, surprisingly asking, "Ancestor, they..."

"They have left. I didn’t expect Zhao Tianyi to initially be able to perform the Secret Skill of a sword coming from the west. I was careless!" The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan said with a frown.

"Then... what do we do now?" The Divine Silkworm asked, frowning.

"Pursue them, and spread the word that Zhao Tianyi has taken Can’er. The Divine Silkworm Clan has initiated a pursuit!" The ancestor of the Divine Silkworm Clan sighed.

Hearing this, Ye Tianchen snapped out of this imagined scenario, glanced at Princess Zi Xuan, and after a moment said, "Zhao Tianyi really was a genius. How did he die in the end?"

"That I don’t know. However, it seems after Zhao Tianyi left with the Divine Silkworm Princess, when he returned to the Zhao family, it was already destroyed, leaving only a few people who made it to the Southern State of this Barbaric Forbidden Land, bringing the last bit of family Fire Seed here. That’s why Zhao Tianyi came here to repent!" Princess Zi Xuan nodded.

Ye Tianchen looked around. The obsession of Zhao Tianyi’s remnant soul had long since disappeared. Staying here served no purpose. Their main task now was to find a living being and locate the Transmission Array Compass of the Southern State, as they needed to go to the Northern State. That was the critical part!

"Let’s go, we still need to go further in and take a look. I think it’s necessary to figure out what exactly happened in the Southland city!" Princess Zi Xuan thought for a moment and said.

"What I’m concerned about now is going to the Northern State. While what’s happening here indeed piques my curiosity, it’s not as important to me!" Ye Tianchen said, shaking his head.

Princess Zi Xuan glanced at Ye Tianchen, said nothing, and walked out of the grand courtyard of the Zhao family, heading towards the interior of the Southland city. Ye Tianchen followed behind her. Currently, they’re on the same boat, so it’s not an option to act separately!

As they walked towards the center of this Southland city, Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan both felt puzzled, even a bit surprised, because the farther they went in, everything in the Southland city was intact, with no signs of any damage, which made it even more puzzling!

Why did all the living beings inside the Southland city withdraw overnight? If there was an attack by terrifying and invincible creatures, even if all living beings in the Southland city left, could the city remain undestroyed? But, if not for such an attack, how could all the living beings in Southland city possibly evacuate?

One must know that in such a city, there are also some strong individuals, especially the Demon Beast Clan that controls the Southland city; they are definitely not ordinary beings, so how could they be easily scared away?

What on earth happened inside this Southland city that made any martial artist or species afraid to resist and flee quickly? It really makes one feel extremely bewildered!

"A little further ahead seems to be the central plaza of the Southland city!" Princess Zi Xuan looked ahead and said.

"Is it similar to the East State, where it acts as a gathering place, possibly with a sacrificial altar?" Ye Tianchen asked.

"Perhaps there is. That’s what I mean; I hope we’ll find something ahead!" Princess Zi Xuan thought for a moment and said.

"It’s necessary to stay cautious; who knows what eerie events might occur. I’ve always felt that this Southland city is extraordinary!" Ye Tianchen furrowed his brows and said.

"Let’s leave it to fate; we should at least take a look. Otherwise, our hearts will be filled too much with doubt!" Princess Zi Xuan nodded and said.

Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and took the lead; after all, Princess Zi Xuan is a woman and not a bad one. In such situations, a man should show generosity and chivalry. He cannot let a woman take the risk; if word got out, it would not sound good for his reputation!

According to Ye Tianchen’s experience in the East State city, the cities within the four Great States of the Barbaric Forbidden Land have some similar features. At the center of each state, there is a plaza, which serves as an open area, likely having something similar to a sacrificial altar!

Actually, in the martial arts world, sacrificial altars are not rare. Whether ancient alien races, demon clans, or the human clan, they all emerged under the martial arts world, with aspirations and reverence for the Immortal Domain and the Nine Heavens. Conducting some sacrificial activities is reasonable and justified, so what might Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan discover at the center of the Southland city?

When Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan arrived at the center of the Southland city, they found the area was void, shrouded in some ethereal, misty aura, making it hard to discern the surroundings. In this situation, Ye Tianchen extended his divine thought. When his divine thought expanded, he was shocked and couldn’t help but frown!

"What’s going on?" Princess Zi Xuan asked in confusion.

"There are people ahead!" Ye Tianchen said stunned.

"People?" Princess Zi Xuan displayed a hint of delight and said.

"Don’t be too happy; I sense that these people no longer have any life aura!" Ye Tianchen shook his head and said.

"Are they all dead?" Princess Zi Xuan asked, startled.

"Seems like it. Let’s go ahead and take a look to find out!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

The powerful divine thought released by Ye Tianchen detected beings ahead, but they were lifeless. This discovery brought a mixture of joy and disappointment. In this context, Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan walked towards the center of the plaza together!

Silhouettes gradually appeared before Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan. However, as some human figures emerged, so did silhouettes of demon beasts, some small, some large, all standing still at the center of the plaza, which made everything even more bizarre, mysterious!

When Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan reached one of the silhouettes, their expressions changed. They looked at the figure before them with disbelief, filled with curiosity... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)