C31

In the central tower of the Mu Family Castle.

"Second Uncle, I need a map!"

Mu Chen was shocked and asked softly, "Little Chen, what do you want the map for? Do you really have to leave the Mu Family Castle now? "

"No, that's not the case. I promised the little girl that we would participate in the trial by fire together in the Butterfly Valley. We definitely will." It's just that before that, I plan to take care of everything that I've gained in the next few days! " Chen Ying replied with a smile.

Mu Chen let out a clear sigh of relief. What Chen Ying said was what he cared the most about. He thought to himself, "Just relying on little girl Xin Er to pass the Butterfly Valley's sect trial is too difficult! Back then, the three of us together failed to pass the trial! But if Chen Ying and Xin Er were to be together, it would be different. With Xiao Chen's current unique ability and his early stage Natal Opening Realm cultivation, the chances of the both of them going through the challenge would greatly increase! "

"You don't even know the way into the city for the first time, your Third Uncle also wants to go into the city. How about we travel together?" Mu Chen smiled, a trace of hope in his eyes.

"Alright, then I'll be troubling Third Uncle!" Chen Ying thought about it carefully. He was going to fulfill his promise. There was nothing else he could do, so he replied.

On the same morning, Chen Ying and Mu Tian rode the two Treading In Snow Riders that they had obtained from the Lone Peak Camp out from Mu Family Castle and headed towards the nearest city, River City. Although River City was the closest city to them, it was at least a thousand miles away.

The cities of the Nine Clouds Continent were different from the cities of Earth. There was only one city in a vast region. Not only was it the center of business, it was also the last barrier humanity could use against the invasion of demon beasts!

Therefore, each city was built to be extremely tall and sturdy!

Halfway through the night, two horses galloped under the silvery moonlight. Chen Ying did not say a word along the way. Along the way, he saw a lot of blood and cruelty, and corpses that were badly mutilated could occasionally be found. At first, he even dismounted from his horse to check, and many people died under sharp blades before being eaten by wild beasts.

There were too many injustices in this world, but he was powerless. He could only constantly slap the horse he was sitting on to escape with the attitude of an ostrich, as if this would reduce the grief and indignation in his heart.

"Xiao Chen, do you think this world is too ruthless?" Mu Tian could tell that he was in a bad mood, so he said to him in an especially serious tone, "Although the world is cruel and the weak have no dignity, but you have to understand that the upper echelons of the human race have set their eyes on us even further than you. Moreover, humans are not the only ones that exist in this world! The strength of a demonic beast was not any weaker than a human. If it was a woman who was merciful, then the entire human race would be finished. How could they still be merciful? The more brutal the environment is, the more it will arouse the fighting spirit of the human race.

"If you want to survive, you can only rely on yourself! If you are willing to be mediocre, then even the right to live will depend on the mood of others! " Mu Tian sighed.

Although Mu Tian's words were reasonable, Chen Ying still felt that it was like there was a lump in his throat. The feeling of being powerless made him feel depressed, and he couldn't help but think of himself from the people who had died miserably.

"Perhaps in the eyes of others, I am considered one of the strongest people in this mortal world, but only my own family knows about it. My talent is average, if I did not have the Pearl of Primal Chaos, I might not have been able to step into the ranks of cultivators! However, how many people in the world had the same fortuitous encounter as him? Moreover, in the nine heavens of mortals, everyone yearned for respect! Everyone should have the means and freedom to choose their life! Is it just because your talent is mediocre that you no longer have the right to live? "

In that moment, Chen Ying thought of many things. He wanted to change his mind, but he knew that his strength was weak. After being silent for a long while, he asked, "Then what about these children? Do they have to face this at an age when they don't know anything? "

"Have you ever found the child's body?"

"No!" Chen Ying recalled and said honestly.

"Children are the future of humanity. Children who are younger than ten years old will be protected by the various large sects of the Azure Clouds Sect! "Whoever dares to make a move on our child will not be able to escape the combined pursuit of all the major forces of the Green Firmament Beast!"

"If someone did it quietly, who would know?"

"Xiao Chen, you're underestimating our cultivators!" When one's cultivation reaches their level, they will be able to see the past and know the future! "

"It's that mysterious?" Chen Ying obviously didn't believe him. "Looking at the past might be possible, and knowing the future might be too shocking. Wouldn't that mean we can take advantage of the situation and avoid any harm?"

"Wait until you pass the trial and enter the Valley of the Butterfly. Then, you will know that the methods of cultivators are even more profound than this!"

Hearing his words, Chen Ying's yearning for the Valley of the Butterfly. He also had some expectations for the upcoming sect exam. However, he still felt sad and silent.

In the wee hours of the morning, the two finally arrived at the outskirts of River City. However, it was already curfew time and the city gates were tightly shut. Although the two of them had the ability to cross the wall, they did not dare to offend them. They could only wait quietly outside the city gates for the city gates to open at dawn.

With the help of the silver moon, Chen Ying carefully observed the city that gave him a great shock.

The city walls were hundreds of feet high, and they were entirely made of giant green stones. The end couldn't be seen in a single glance! Outside the city walls, there was a moat more than ten zhang wide that surrounded it. The water was dark green, and it looked rather creepy. The city gate was made of black iron and had a width and height of around ten zhang. Chen Ying estimated that it would weigh at least several million jin. It would be opened and closed by the mechanisms on the city gate tower! At the top of the city gate, there were two flamboyant golden words written in large calligraphy — River City!

"What a grand project this is! Compared to River City, what are the so-called super projects on Earth worth? " Looking at this grand building, Chen Ying was filled with emotions, "Only the cultivators of the Nine Heavens Continent with the ability to move mountains and seas could do such a thing!"

Time passed silently. The rustling of the wind and the roars of the Heaven Shaking Beast gave life to the silvery night.

Early in the morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone on the land, the city gates of River City slowly opened.

"Xiao Chen, let's go into the city!" Mu Chen sloppily said: "Third Uncle, take me to see it. Whether it's a divine weapon, rare treasures, or eating, drinking, or having fun, it's all there! Especially this woman from the Drunken Immortal Inn; she's the best in the world.

"Hearing Third Uncle's words, I'm really tempted. After settling this matter, we'll go to the Drunken Immortal Inn to have a good look!" Chen Ying mocked.

"What!?" You little rascal still want to enter the Drunken Immortal Tavern? " Mu Tian immediately became like a rooster that was about to explode as he puffed his beard and glared, "You dare to do something that lets down Xin Er? Watch how I take care of you!"

Only when he spoke with Mu Tian would he be at ease. He chuckled lightly and said, "My going to the Drunken Immortal Tavern doesn't seem to have anything to do with Xin'er, does it?"

Mu Tian was stunned and couldn't find any reason to retort. He looked at him with a red face and a thick neck, as though he was about to eat him alive.

"Let's go, third uncle. It's time to enter the city!" Chen Ying laughed loudly and took the lead of the horse towards the city gate …