Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1176: Chapter 1176: Crime City Black Market

”It is said among the folks that the Sacred Dynasty fell into corruption because roughly 30,000 years ago, the Imperial Jade Seal was lost. Only when the Imperial Jade Seal is combined with the Nine Cauldrons can the nation’s fortune be suppressed and stabilized.”

Someone else spoke up.

At the royal court, Wu Xiang committed all these suggestions to memory, and when he saw Ling Xiao, he relayed them one by one.

”I have also heard about the matter of the Imperial Jade Seal. Without it, the foundation of our Heavenly Dynasty is dubious, and our legitimacy questioned. Let’s not even talk about suppressing the nation’s fortune; just the governance itself would be under suspicion. In our Mysterious World, heritage is considered extremely important.”

As Wu Xiang reported, the Moon Lady was also present, and after hearing, she said,

”But where can we find something that was lost 30,000 years ago?”

Ling Xiao couldn’t help but frown.

”I have heard that the Imperial Jade Seal once appeared in ’Crime City’.”

Wu Xiang said.

”If that’s the case, I will personally make a trip there. After all, Crime City is situated in the Divine Phoenix Continent, not a land unfamiliar to me.”

Ling Xiao pondered and then spoke.

It would be best to find the item, but even if not, a visit to Crime City could still be worthwhile.

”I will accompany you.”

The Moon Lady said.

”Fine, but try not to act rashly.”

Ling Xiao replied.

”No problem.”

After the discussion was settled, Ling Xiao entrusted the Heavenly Dynasty to Wu Xiang, then left the Divine Capital with the Moon Lady, heading to the Crime City in the Divine Phoenix Continent.

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Crime City is an entirely independent city on the Divine Phoenix Continent, a land with no master.

Legends say that both the Phoenix God Empire and the Black Crow Empire originated from here.

This place has a history that rivals that of the Holy City.

But now, Crime City has completely become a lawless land of sin.

There is no city lord, no ruler, and because it lies right between the territories of the Black Crow Empire, Phoenix God Empire, and Blue Wave Island—one of the Seven Martial Islands—it has become a place where none have jurisdiction.

Everyone wants to take over this place, but no one dares to make a move lightly.

After all, the Black Crow Empire, Phoenix God Empire, and Blue Wave Island are all imperial-level powers, none weaker than the others.

For this reason, it has become a hotbed for the growth of underground forces.

It also hosts the largest underworld market in the entire Heavenly Dragon Continent, Divine Phoenix Continent, and even including the territories of the Seven Martial Islands and Five Immortal Islands.

The economic lifeline here is the black market trade.

In other places, what you can’t buy, you can buy here.

Including Martial Souls, special organs, unique materials, and all other kinds of strange and exotic items.

Crime City is surrounded by water on three sides and backed by towering mountains, making it a place that is easy to defend and hard to attack.

Perhaps because of the well-developed shipping routes, the business here flourishes abundantly.

Although there is no city lord or similar authority in Crime City, rumors have it that there is still a real controller, who exactly is unknown, but the Martial Artists coming here for trade have given this person a notorious name, ”King of the Black Market.”

Crime City is home to fugitives from all over, as well as businessmen, but there are very few locals. It is said that most of them have been killed by the Martial Artists who came from outside.

This place is dangerous.

Because here, there are no laws, no justice, everything follows the most primal Law—survival of the fittest.

Moreover, the Martial Artists here are generally very powerful, with almost no Transcendent Realm Martial Artists to be seen.

Among Heavenly Realm Martial Artists, most have Cultivation Levels above Six Arts Heavenly Realm.

Coming here with Cultivation below Six Arts Realm is basically seeking death.

What’s more frightening is that there might even be more Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artists here than in the Imperial City of the Phoenix God Empire.

As for the Yin Yang Realm Martial Artists, there hasn’t been any news yet, but it is estimated that there must be some, otherwise Crime City would not have been able to stand until now.

Of course, the Yin Yang Realm Martial Artists are the hidden bosses behind the scenes, they rarely show themselves.

At this moment, a large ship is approaching in the direction of Crime City.

There are quite a few people on the ship, all coming to Crime City for trading or treasure hunting.

Ling Xiao stands on the deck, looking at the hazy outline of Crime City in the distance, also feeling somewhat shaken in his heart.

Although he has been in the Divine Phoenix Continent for nearly a year, he has so far spent most of his time in the Imperial City, hardly having gone anywhere else.

Being able to come to Crime City this time can also be considered a special experience.

Standing beside him are two women.

One is dressed in moonlight-colored gauze, beautiful and elegant, with every gesture exuding a breath of refined nobility.

She is naturally Sister Moon.

Because Ling Xiao doesn’t want her to take action rashly, she has completely concealed her aura, making her appear to others as an ordinary frail woman.

As for the other woman, she is dressed in soft armor, her features delicate and refined, and her bright eyes are always vigilant.

She is Leng Mei.

Originally, Ling Xiao was planning to come here with Sister Moon.

But Leng Mei followed on her own accord.

Ling Xiao did not turn her away.

Leng Mei’s devotion to him is clear as day, and naturally, he did not want to treat this girl unfairly.

Moreover, having Leng Mei accompany him is a good thing.

Leng Mei is stronger than Ling Xiao but weaker than Sister Moon; her intervening could solve many problems for Ling Xiao without causing as big a commotion as Sister Moon might.

Actually, apart from the three of them, there is another person following Ling Xiao.

That is the Yuan Venerate staying within Ling Xiao’s Mountain and River World.

The Yuan Venerate is Ling Xiao’s most powerful master and the eccentric who taught him the Array Formation and Alchemist skills, it’s just a pity he has no physical body.

Originally, the Yuan Venerate could not travel long distances like this, but after Ling Xiao practiced the Soul Fragment Scroll, he unexpectedly discovered that he could place the Soul Body into the Mountain and River World without it being assimilated.

This discovery gave the Yuan Venerate a great opportunity to go out.

Of course, the key is that there might be something in Crime City that could help the Yuan Venerate reconstitute his body.

He can’t maintain a soul state forever, after all.

”Sister Moon, there are many dangers within Crime City. When the time comes, please don’t rashly engage in battle. Otherwise, it would surely provoke the big bosses behind Crime City, and then we won’t be able to find anything we’re looking for,” said Ling Xiao with a smile to Sister Moon.

”Don’t worry, as long as they don’t make a move against you, I naturally won’t act recklessly. I also want to be a quiet beautiful woman,” Sister Moon replied, smiling playfully.

”Master, the lowest Cultivation Level of the Martial Artists on this ship is the Seven-Star Heaven. It seems the rumors are true; not just anyone can enter Crime City. Without significant strength, coming here is akin to seeking death,” Leng Mei observed the others on the ship, a hint of surprise in her voice.

”Yes, this is a city both magical and cruel,” Ling Xiao said, his lips curling up into an excited smile.

His adventurous spirit was showing itself.

Soon, the large ship docked at the port, and everyone disembarked, heading for Crime City.

The gates of Crime City were clearly maintained by people all year round; otherwise, a city as ancient as the Holy City would not have been preserved so intact.

Ling Xiao and the two women were in no hurry; they admired the nearby scenery while slowly walking ahead.