stjorthotic Chapter 24 Arrival in the Capital
Chapter 24 Arrival in the Capital
Two days later.
In the past two days, Shi Linhu and the others have undergone inhumane training, forcibly memorizing the operation of the runes. As for mastering the basics, they will need to work hard in the coming days.
Shi Ziling's injuries had also healed to a great extent.
It's time to leave.
"Village chief, come with me to the city."
Shi Ziling extended an invitation.
Village chief Shi Yunfeng ventured out into the world in his early years, and after discovering traces of the Supreme Hall, he was relentlessly hunted down.
Almost all of the others who were traveling with him died. Only Shi Yunfeng and one other person returned to the village. The other person also died from his injuries not long after.
Although Shi Yunfeng survived, his cultivation path was interrupted, his body suffered severe injuries, and his cultivation not only stopped progressing but his physical condition deteriorated day by day.
Shi Ziling wanted to take him back to the Wu King's Mansion to find precious medicine to heal his injuries.
Shi Yunfeng refused; he didn't want to trouble Shi Ziling and was unwilling to leave Shi Village.
"Village chief, you have to come with me, otherwise how will I get back next time?"
Shi Ziling laughed.
"Brother Ziling, can you truly heal the village chief's injuries?"
Shi Linhu's face was full of expectation. They watched as the village chief's health deteriorated day by day, but they were powerless to do anything about it, and they felt very sad.
Now that there's an opportunity to cure the village chief's old ailment, nothing could be better.
"Can."
Shi Ziling nodded. Shi Yunfeng's injuries were not minor, but they were not incurable diseases.
The injury continued to worsen only because Stone Village was poor in resources and had no precious medicine to treat it.
"Village Chief, why don't you go with Brother Ziling? How can you teach the children runes if you don't get better?"
Shi Linhu advised.
"Yes, village chief, why don't you go with Brother Ziling?"
"Village chief, your health is the most important thing. Go and get better."
Shi Feijiao and the others also tried to persuade Shi Yunfeng to leave with Ziling.
"Village chief, our trip won't last long, at most ten days to half a month, and we'll be back soon."
Shi Ziling said that a hunting team needs several days to go out, ten days to half a month, which is not a long time.
"Alright, then I'll go with you."
Unable to dissuade everyone, Shi Yunfeng had no choice but to pack his things and leave with Shi Ziling.
Before leaving, Shi Ziling raised his hand, and a golden spear appeared out of thin air, piercing the ground with a "hum" and standing tall in the village.
This was his favorite weapon in his early years. It was incredibly powerful, and even a small amount of its power could suppress and kill ferocious beasts at the Cave Heaven Realm.
Since the invention of the three-pointed double-edged sword, this golden spear has been used much less frequently.
It's good that it's left in the village now, as a deterrent.
"What an imposing spear!"
Everyone exclaimed that this was far more imposing than their fine iron greatswords and spears.
It exuded a terrifying aura, sending chills down one's spine.
"If any outsiders disturb us, activate the runes and the spear."
Shi Ziling gave instructions, then suddenly laughed and said, "If anyone in the village can pull out this spear, I'll give it to them."
Then, he summoned the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword, which transformed into a three-headed dragon, and carried Shi Yunfeng towards the horizon.
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Wu Wangfu.
"So many days have passed, and Ziling still hasn't returned. Could something have really happened to him?"
Qin Yining was somewhat anxious, her beautiful face bearing an indelible worry.
Seven days have passed since Shi Ziling left the battlefield of the Hundred Clans, but there has been no news of him yet, which is really worrying.
"Don't worry, Ziling is extremely strong, no less than me, he'll be fine."
Shi Zhongtian gently comforted him, burying his head in teasing Shi Hao, seemingly unconcerned.
Just as Qin Yining was about to speak, a maid's anxious voice came from outside the door.
"Madam, Fifteenth Master, Master Ziling has returned."
Shi Zhongtian suddenly stood up, his eyes shining brightly, and strode out.
"Aman, you said Ziling is back? Where is he?"
The maid outside the door quickly replied, "At the city gate."
The capital of the Kingdom of Shi.
The city was magnificent, built from pieces of jasper. Its walls were as imposing as mountain ranges, and even the city towers were as tall as celestial palaces, stretching out with an aura of grandeur.
The city walls were engraved with endless runes, like stars spinning and shining, exuding a terrifying aura.
On the tall walls, squads of soldiers patrolled, disciplined and impeccably dressed, their armor gleaming, their weapons sharp and menacing, exuding a chilling aura.
This is the capital of the Stone Kingdom, garrisoned by elite troops led by powerful generals who guard this great city.
"Is this the ancient capital? It's breathtaking."
Looking at the enormous city, Shi Yunfeng felt a sense of awe.
Even a single soldier here could probably slaughter the entire village of Shi.
The gap in strength is enormous.
He had ventured out into the world before, but that sect was nothing compared to the power of the Stone Kingdom; it was insignificant.
The moment the three-headed dragon appeared and swooped down from the sky, it caused a commotion among the soldiers on the city wall.
The general immediately gave orders to be on high alert and ready to activate the formation at any time.
The crowd in the city gasped in surprise, utterly shocked.
A three-headed dragon, probably a pure-blooded dragon, with an excessively terrifying aura. Is it about to attack the city?
"Village chief, we've arrived."
Shi Ziling did not force his way in, but instead landed in front of the city with Shi Yunfeng and put away his three-pointed double-edged sword.
Everyone was dumbfounded, from the soldiers on the city wall to the common people, all were shocked.
Such a terrifying dragon was actually transformed from a weapon. What kind of weapon could it be?
And who is capable of wielding this weapon?
"You...you are Shi Ziling?"
One of the generals recognized Shi Ziling at a glance.
As a prodigy of the capital, he killed a powerful ancient remnant with two strikes, and even broke into the battlefield of the Hundred Races, killing two powerful ancient ferocious beasts, Fei Yi and Pi Xiu.
Each of these stories is astonishing.
Now he has even escaped from the clutches of an adult Pixiu, and judging from his condition, he wasn't even seriously injured.
Good heavens!
Could it be that Shi Ziling already possesses the strength to fight against a Venerable One?
The general was so shocked he couldn't speak; he was only in his twenties.
A venerable one in his twenties?
That's terrifying!
"Ziling!"
A figure appeared, shrinking the distance to an inch and taking a hundred feet in one step, quickly appearing in front of Shi Ziling.
"My husband."
Qin Yining followed closely behind with her child.
"Father, Yining."
Shi Ziling smiled; it was so good to see his family again.
He didn't spend a long time on the battlefield of the Hundred Clans, but he fought almost non-stop.
In the endless battles, he became more and more adept at controlling his own power, and his strength also increased. However, the long-term tension also left him mentally exhausted.
Now that I'm home and seeing my father, wife, and children, all my weariness has vanished.
He took Shi Hao from Qin Yining's hands, gently shook him, and looked at the little boy's obedient appearance, his smile widening.
"Ziling, let's go back to the manor first and then talk."
Shi Zhongtian laughed.
"it is good."
Shi Ziling nodded, looked at Shi Yunfeng, and smiled:
"Village Chief, welcome to the capital of the Stone Kingdom. Please stay at the Martial King's Mansion for now."