Chapter 268：Tianluo Ancient City

Two months later, the Zhongdu Prefecture in Yangzhou was completely renovated and looked like a small city, towering majestically in the heart of Yangzhou. 

The headquarters of the military command has expanded several times in size compared to before. Among them, the palaces and pavilions stand majestically, and the imposing castles are located within the headquarters, making the entire headquarters exude an air of authority and dominance. 

Moreover, this seems not to be enough. The four sides of the headquarters do not have fortifications, because it is still expanding. 

Apart from the Red Blood Cavalry who are constructing the Commandant's Mansion, there are many others inside and outside the Commandant's Mansion. Some of them are enlisted soldiers summoned by the expansion of the Commandant's Mansion, while others have come voluntarily. 

At present, in Yangzhou City, everyone wants to come to the Chieftain palace and work willingly, because the current city lord contains extremely rich essence of heaven and earth, and in the Chieftain palace, it means being bathed in the essence of heaven and earth. Under such an environment, martial artists can gain great benefits. 

The foundation of martial arts cultivation lies in the primordial qi of heaven and earth. Primordial qi of heaven and earth can absorb the primordial qi of heaven and earth, which can transform one's tendons, bones and blood vessels, and enhance the strength of martial artists. Without martial artists, heaven and earth's primordial qi would be rejected. 

In Yangzhou City, there are not many people who possess Yuan Shi. It is even more extravagant for them to directly cultivate with Yuan Shi. They can only enhance their cultivation by absorbing the primordial qi of heaven and earth in the air. However, nowadays, in the Commandery Office, they have the opportunity to bathe in the primordial qi of heaven and earth. Even during their work, they can benefit from it. When they rest at night, they can directly cultivate outside the Commandery Office. 

Today, the Commandery Hall has been divided into the Outer Commandery and the Inner Commandery. The Inner Commandery is the core area of the Commandery Hall. Apart from the Crimson Blood Cavalry, no one is allowed to enter it. The rules are strict and severe. Whoever enters will be killed. 

At this moment, several iron-clad cavalrymen galloped out from the main gate of the headquarters and headed towards the outer gate of the headquarters. Like a whirlwind, they vanished in an instant and swept past the headquarters. 

"That must be Lin Feng in charge. So handsome! Indeed, a young hero indeed." 

"Right, as expected, she is as young as the rumors say. I never thought I would have the good fortune to meet Commander Lin Feng." 

The bustling crowd in the outer district saw these iron-clad riders gallop out. Their eyes sparkled with a hint of excitement. Nowadays, Lin Feng has become a legend in Yangzhou City, being sung about by countless people. To be able to see Lin Feng, they felt an unparalleled sense of honor. Moreover, although Lin Feng was bestowed the title of Red Blood Marquis, they preferred to call him Commander. 

The word "commander" is more imposing and authoritative, reflecting Lin Feng's status. 

"By the way, have you noticed the woman by the leader's side? She is wearing a veil and looks like a fairy." 

"Of course I saw it. Although I couldn't see her face, I could still guess that she must be a stunning beauty. Who is the person in charge? How could his woman be inferior to him? She must be worthy of being the person in charge." 

These people were chatting and discussing. At this moment, Lin Feng's cavalry had already left the gate of the mansion. 

"Dear, they all say that you are my woman." 

Lin Feng was astride his warhorse, looking at Mengqing who was walking beside him. A hint of amusement was on his lips. All those words just now had clearly reached his ears. 

Meng Qing gave Lin Feng a glance and still didn't say anything. However, Lin Feng gave a hearty laugh. Previously, Meng Qing was always cold and expressionless. Now, at least she would glare at him. This could be considered a breakthrough, right? 

A single troop of horsemen galloped out of the city gate, even crossing the Yangzhou city wall directly and heading towards the vast ancient road. 

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Tianlu Ancient City is an ancient city with a history of tens of millions of years. Its history is extremely long. 

This vast and magnificent ancient city, although having endured the test of countless years, still retains the characteristics of an ancient city. The city gate of Tianlu Ancient City is adorned with an extremely beautiful mythical beast, which is said to be a divine and mythical creature - the phoenix. It has wings covered with flames and exudes an atmosphere of antiquity. 

Tianlu Ancient City also has another name, Fenghuang City. 

Tianlu Ancient City is located in the central region of Xue Yue Kingdom. It is surrounded by ancient deserts on all sides. The yellow sand is rolling and stretching endlessly without end. However, this boundless yellow sand has not affected the prosperity of this ancient city. This ancient city is the largest trading place in Xue Yue Kingdom. The vast majority of industries in the entire city are related to trading. 

In Tianlu Ancient City, there are few native people. Those who have been passed down from ancient times have even become extinct. The vast majority of people here are outsiders who come for trade and to seek the things they desire. 

There is a saying that in the Snow Moon Kingdom, if you want to obtain what you truly need, go to Tianluo Ancient City. There, you will definitely encounter it. 

There is also a place called Tianlu Ancient City. It is the most powerful city in Xue Yue Kingdom in terms of overall strength. People at the lower levels of the Martial Spirit Realm dare not step foot into this ancient city. Here, powerful individuals could appear at any time and anywhere. 

Perhaps, the person wearing a hat you casually spot on the road could be a powerful figure at the high level of Lingwu Realm, or even a formidable being at the Xuanwu Realm. This is precisely the charm of this ancient city. 

At this moment, beyond the ancient city of Tianlu, amidst the yellow sand, a group of horsemen were trampling the vast yellow sand and galloping towards the ancient city. This group consisted of only three people, namely Lin Feng and his companions. 

Lin Feng and Meng Qing led the way, while the masked Ba Dao followed behind them. Their gazes were restrained. Now, Ba Dao has been able to contain his own domineering aura and doesn't release it at will. 

"Moqing, Tianlu Ancient City, is the most open city in Xue Yue Kingdom. One can freely enter and exit it. However, inside, it is very harsh. In the ancient city, ordinary people dare not be too ostentatious." 

Lin Feng said to Mengqing, "Mengqing, you were more unfamiliar with this world than I was before. I will tell you as much as possible." 

"Um." Mengqing gave a slight nod. Lin Feng's gaze shifted, looking ahead. He saw from the left side of them, two iron-clad cavalrymen charging out, entering the ancient city ahead of them. 

"Two powerful individuals at the level of the Ninefold Realm of the Lingwu Sect." 

Behind Lin Feng, the demonic sword whispered softly, causing Lin Feng's gaze to narrow. The two who appeared at random were both at the level of the Ninth Rank in the Spirit Beast Realm. In the Tianluo Ancient City, it was indeed as the name suggested. 

At this moment, Lin Feng and others also broke through the sandstorm and stepped onto the green stone ground, charging towards the Phoenix City Gate ahead. 

But at the same time, above the city gate, two figures descended from the air and stood in front of the gate. 

Lin Feng and the other two men dismounted from their horses. The horses' front hooves were raised high. Then they shook themselves in place for a moment before coming to a halt. 

Looking at the two figures blocking the way ahead, they were two men in their thirties. One of them had a hint of coldness on his face, always keeping a sullen expression, while the other had a hint of sinister smile in his eyes. At a glance, it was obvious that these two were not good people. 

"Is there anything?" 

Lin Feng looked at the two figures and said indifferently. 

"Entering Tianlu Ancient City, each person needs to hand over ten medium-grade Yuan stones. For your group of three, you all need thirty medium-grade Yuan stones. Three hundred inferior-grade Yuan stones are also acceptable." 

The person with a sinister smile on his face said indifferently, "Let it be," and Lin Feng's brows furrowed. 

"Ti Luo Ancient City is a free city. You can come and go as you please. Why should you have to pay Yuan Shi when entering the city? Besides, even if you have to pay Yuan Shi, why should it be given to you two?" 

Lin Feng said indifferently. 

"Since you have agreed to hand over the Yuan Stone, you should do it. Why all this nonsense?" Hearing Lin Feng's words, that man roared angrily, his voice cold. 

Lin Feng's face was slightly pale. Just now, those two people stepped into the city. They didn't stop them. But when his three companions arrived, the other side showed up. Clearly, they regarded the three of them as soft and vulnerable targets. 

Tianlu Ancient City is indeed a paradise for the strong and a hell for the weak. 

"Then what if I don't hand it over?" Lin Feng said indifferently. 

"Not paying up?" The evil-smirking man sneered coldly. In Tianluo Ancient City, although there were many powerful individuals, not all of them were powerful. Like Lin Feng, a young man with extraordinary talent, how powerful could he be? Such people were precisely the targets they aimed to strike at. 

Here, guarding the city gate and extracting some yuan stones is still very easy to do. This is because people who come to Tianluo Ancient City usually have some wealth on them. 

"Not to hand over, die!" The silent and cold-blooded man said in a flat tone. A cold and murderous aura emanated from him, making the air extremely chilly. 

"Thirty medium-grade Yuan stones, for three lives. Have you thought it through?" The evil-smirking fellow spoke again, his sinister aura growing stronger and stronger on his face. 

"No need. I've already made up my mind." Lin Feng dismounted his horse and turned around, riding a few steps backward. The two men sneered coldly and said, "So you think you can just leave like that?" 

However, as soon as their words ended, Ba Dao spurred his horse forward. The restrained aura burst forth instantly. At this moment, the overwhelming aura of the Great Sword transformed into a tangible blade, cold and icy. 

The two of them turned pale. Such overwhelming power of the sword energy! This was the sword momentum. Moreover, the other party's aura was that of the Seventh Stage of the Spirit Martial Realm, and they were of the same realm as them. 

"Kill!" 

With a low shout, under the desperate gazes of the two people, a brilliant and domineering blade flash streaked through the air, cleaving off two heads. 

Dominant sword, expressionless face. 

"Let's go." Lin Feng said softly. He spurred his horse forward and the three of them entered the ancient city. 

At this moment, from the far right direction, several figures came over. They were two men and a woman. Looking at the heads rolling on the ground, they all gasped in shock. 

"Such a sharp knife!" 

The woman murmured something. She said that the three of them had already arrived at Tianlu Ancient City. However, they happened to see these three robbing Yuan Shi. So they remained hidden in the distance and did not enter the city. It was only now that Badao Dao, with one slash, directly killed the two of them. 

"Who is that person wearing the mask? The 'Blade' realm has already reached the peak. I've heard that the second disciple of the Hua Yue Sect, the 'Blade Prince', is also coming to Tian Luo Ancient City to retrieve the Blade. Could it be him?" 

The woman murmured again in a low voice. But then the man beside her said, "If he is the Blade-thrower, then who were the two in front of him?" 

The young girl shook her head, showing her confusion. Then the three of them all stepped into the ancient city of Tianluo together.