Chapter 89

Remember 【↘→】 for a moment, providing you with a wonderful novel reading experience. In the early morning, the sun rose, and the warm sunlight illuminated the earth, seemingly bringing a touch of vitality to the world.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...”

Nearly twenty beams of light zipped through the sky, each emitting a vast wave of energy. Behind each beam of light was a yuan force ring, within which stood the young geniuses who had emerged from the major cities.

“I didn’t expect City Lord Qi to come to greet us.”

Sima Ao stood beside Ye Wuchen, his spirit high and his eyes bright. It was clear that after three days of recuperation, his injuries had fully healed, and his three broken fingers had been reattached, though it would take a bit more time to fully recover.

Although Sima Ao did not enter the yuan force crystal stream like Ye Wuchen and Lin Yingluo, who entered the yuan force river, he suffered severe injuries. However, as the saying goes, "No destruction, no creation," and Sima Ao also benefited from his misfortune. After his injuries healed, his cultivation advanced to the peak of the Essence Spirit Realm. As long as he absorbed enough yuan force, he could immediately break through to the later stage of the Essence Spirit Realm.

Although Lin Yingluo entered the yuan force river, she was disturbed by external factors and had to leave early. She promptly protected Sima Ao, but unfortunately, she did not fully break through.

Similarly, Mo Qingye and Mo Baiou were also disturbed and had to leave the yuan force river early. When they tried to re-enter, they encountered Zhou Huo pursuing Mo Honglian, Nalan Yan, and Shen Yushu. As a result, they did not manage to break through their cultivation in one go.

“Hmm, according to our current direction, our destination is likely... the First Main City.”

As Ye Wuchen said this, his gaze became sharp, and he looked through the yuan force ring toward the distant golden city.

Nearly twenty beams of light streaked across the sky, moving at incredible speed toward the golden city!

“Ye Wuchen, Lin Yingluo, Sima Ao, your performance in the Hundred Yuan World was excellent, especially Ye Wuchen, whose performance far exceeded my expectations.”

Suddenly, Qi Shilong’s voice, filled with praise, echoed in Ye Wuchen’s ears. The three of them bowed slightly and replied in unison, “Thank you, City Lord.”

Then Ye Wuchen said solemnly, “At the Yuan Yang Hall, I am grateful for your intervention, City Lord.”

Ye Wuchen knew that if Qi Shilong had not intervened to block Zhou Liyang’s vengeful attack, he would have been reduced to ashes.

This act of saving his life was something Ye Wuchen would never forget.

“Ha ha, no need to worry about it. You are the genius I chose to represent Longguang Main City. If someone dares to defame or attack you without cause in front of me, I will not stand idly by. But rest assured, Zhou Huo has already paid the price.”

“Oh? What kind of price?”

Hearing Qi Shilong mention Zhou Huo, Ye Wuchen’s eyes flickered with curiosity.

“Zhou Huo is ruthless and merciless, even to his own kin. He is too terrifying and has no limits. If he were to grow, he would become a great threat in the future. However, this is also due to Zhou Liyang’s indulgence. Zhou Liyang himself is not a good person. The Second City Lord has already sent Zhou Huo to the Prison City.”

“Prison City? What is that place?”

Hearing about the Prison City for the first time, Ye Wuchen was puzzled, but he noticed Lin Yingluo’s body tremble slightly, as if she knew something.

“Yingluo, what exactly is the Prison City?”

Lin Yingluo’s usually cold face showed a hint of fear as she softly replied, “The Prison City is a forbidden city established outside the Hundred Main Cities. It is divided into two parts. One part houses many cultivators from the Hundred Main Cities who have committed crimes, as well as evil cultivators from other places who have fled to the Eastern Land. The other part consists of the Hellfire Enforcers, who are responsible for capturing and eliminating these evil cultivators.”

“Being a Hellfire Enforcer is an extremely dangerous profession with a very high elimination rate. Those who are eliminated die. Therefore, in the Hundred Main Cities, only those who volunteer or commit certain non-capital crimes are added to the ranks of the Hellfire Enforcers.”

Lin Yingluo’s voice was cold, but her tone was heavy, indicating that she had some understanding of the notorious Prison City.

“Hellfire Enforcers?”

Narrowing his eyes, Ye Wuchen understood what the Prison City was and the meaning of the Hellfire Enforcers.

Capturing and eliminating these evil cultivators in the Eastern Land is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could result in death. These cultivators who dare to commit crimes under the surveillance of the First Main City are all skilled and fearless.

Capturing them and sending them to the Prison City is even more difficult than eliminating them. Therefore, to become a Hellfire Enforcer, one must be extremely powerful and cold-blooded. Otherwise, they cannot fight against these cunning and ruthless criminals.

Death is a common occurrence among Hellfire Enforcers.

Zhou Huo being sent to the Prison City means he will either be imprisoned or become a Hellfire Enforcer. From now on, his life may be in constant danger, and he could die at any moment.

“Facing those ruthless cultivators, one doesn’t know if they will live to see the next day. That must be a terrible feeling.”

Ye Wuchen spoke with a touch of emotion, imagining the brutal and terrifying profession of the Hellfire Enforcers.

“Hmph, in a way, this is also an opportunity given to Zhou Huo by the Second City Lord. If he can survive for three years as a Hellfire Enforcer and endure the trials of life and death, his character might change, and he might come to value life. He could even become a strong cultivator in the future. However, Zhou Liyang will only feel more resentment and dissatisfaction. Sending his grandson to the Prison City to become a Hellfire Enforcer is like cutting his heart out with a knife.”

Qi Shilong’s voice echoed in Ye Wuchen’s ears again, but then he fell silent. Ye Wuchen immediately felt the yuan force ring tremble, knowing that they had arrived at the First Main City!

“Sigh!”

Although he had imagined the First Main City in his mind, the golden city that came into view from this angle left Ye Wuchen utterly amazed. Sima Ao even drew a sharp breath!

The golden city, sprawling between heaven and earth, was ten thousand feet in size. The ancient walls stretched out, rugged and heavy, as if no force could destroy them.

A thousand-foot-tall golden gate stood in the center, exuding an overwhelming aura. It was like an ancient and ferocious beast lying in eternal slumber, silent and peaceful, yet radiating an ancient and awe-inspiring presence.

The nearly twenty beams of light seemed insignificant before the golden city. Inside the yuan force ring, Ye Wuchen felt like a tiny ant gazing at the sky.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...”

The beams of light did not stop but turned sharply from the sky and shot toward the First Main City!

Ye Wuchen and the others immediately felt the wind rushing past them as they were finally brought to the First Main City!

Just as Ye Wuchen was about to observe further, a thunderous shout from below suddenly echoed in his ears!

“They’re here! They’re here!”

“The decisive battle of the Hundred Main Cities’ War every three years has finally begun!”

“Hahaha! I wonder what kind of geniuses will appear this time!”

“Although these geniuses from the Hundred Main Cities are talented, it’s unknown if they have been intimidated by the First Main City’s might!”

...

Countless voices echoed, as if the entire world was overwhelmed by the crowd.

At this moment, Ye Wuchen finally saw where they had arrived.

A massive arena, an enormous arena.

It was oval-shaped, with a central arena platform measuring five hundred feet in length and width, paved with ancient and hard stone slabs, bearing countless scars and marks, as if it had endured countless years.

Surrounding the arena were countless stone seats, each occupied by a face filled with anticipation, old and young, male and female, all wearing uniform white martial robes. Nearly ten thousand people were looking up at the nearly twenty beams of light descending from the sky.

“This scene... is really quite grand!”

Sima Ao spoke with excitement, his fists clenching slightly, clearly agitated.

Lin Yingluo’s cold and beautiful face showed a hint of determination, her expression also excited.

Only Ye Wuchen remained expressionless, standing calmly, but his eyes revealed a hint of passion.

“We’ve arrived.”

Qi Shilong’s voice echoed, and Ye Wuchen and the others found themselves seated on three empty stone seats, with Qi Shilong standing in front.

Ye Wuchen immediately noticed countless gazes sweeping over him, filled with various emotions, overwhelming him like a flood.

Looking around, Ye Wuchen saw the young cultivators from the other Hundred Main Cities taking their seats.

Dou Tian from Huatian Main City, the three fat men from Yueshan Main City, the three brothers from Sheling Main City, the three graceful and alluring women from Fuyou Main City, the three sword-wielding cultivators from Zhujian Main City...

These people all sat on the stone seats representing their respective main cities, waiting quietly.

“Is this the place of the final battle...”

Narrowing his eyes, Ye Wuchen muttered to himself. He could hear countless people discussing him. Although his blood and fighting spirit were slowly awakening and boiling, his emotions suddenly calmed, entering a state of calm and tranquility. He needed to maintain his peak condition to face the upcoming battle.

“Buzz”

A vast wave of energy suddenly erupted from the sky, and intense white light poured in all directions. A towering figure slowly emerged, standing in the air with his hands behind his back. His eyes were sharp and terrifying, his square face expressionless. It was the Second City Lord, Wei Xiong.

“Silence...”

His authoritative voice echoed clearly in everyone’s ears, instantly silencing all noise. The entire arena became completely quiet, with no one speaking.

“The Three-Yearly Eastern Land Hundred Main Cities’ War is about to begin...”