Stellar Transformation-Chapter 532: Episode 15 - 41 Northern Pole Snow City
In the Divine World’s Eight Great Holy Lands, among them, the Northern Pole Snow City, is a city suspended in mid-air. The city walls are sixty feet high, primarily composed of massive black stones, resembling a coiled Fierce Beast.
The entire Snow City had come into existence at the same time as the Divine World itself. Snow City harbored many wonders; though its giant stones appeared ordinary, even full-force attacks from Heavenly Gods hardly left a mark on Snow City’s walls. Snow perpetually drifted down over Snow City, covering every inch, yet as the snowflakes touched the ground, they naturally seeped into the dark soil and disappeared.
Not many people resided in Snow City, just over ten thousand Heavenly God martial artists and successive generations of the Jiang Family—one of the families of the Northern Pole Saint Emperor.
The Northern Pole Saint Emperor Family, also known as the Royal Family. The Northern Pole Holy Emperor himself, along with the Royal Family, generally lived in the inner city at the very core of Snow City, except for those Divine Kings in the family who did not reside in the inner city! 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Jiang Lan, one of the three Great Divine Kings of Snow City.
Among the three Great Divine King martial artists in Snow City, he was the most low-key. Jiang Lan didn’t manage any affairs of the Northern Royal Family nor heed the command of the Holy Emperor, instead residing in a mansion in the eastern part of Snow City.
Above the mansion’s main door hung a signboard bearing the name ’Mu Mansion’.
This Mu Mansion was Jiang Lan’s residence in Snow City, and its age was not much different from the existence of the Divine World.
Amid the falling snow, a team of five, all squad captains from the Heavenly God Army of Snow City, walked side by side along the streets—one Upper Heavenly God and four Middle Level Heavenly Gods.
All five were dressed in uniforms made from black silkworm threads with two gold snowflakes embroidered on the cuffs. At this moment, this group of five stopped outside the Mu Mansion and looked up at it.
"Heavenly Star King Mansion is so bustling, and they have so many disciples, but Mu Mansion has so few disciples, and it’s too quiet. By the way, Gu Liang, big brother, when does Mu Mansion usually recruit disciples?" asked a muscular, resolute-faced man, turning to the person next to him.
Gu Liang was the Upper Heavenly God among the five, also hopeful to be promoted to the rank of major team captain within the Snow City Heavenly God Army.
Gu Liang touched his hawk nose and shook his head, saying, "Mu Mansion rarely recruits disciples. The last time they recruited was over a hundred billion years ago. To this day, there are only twelve disciples in Mu Mansion. Alas... Over a hundred billion years ago, had I been a bit more careful, I might have defeated Liang Shan and become a disciple of Mu Mansion."
"Twelve?" The only young man in the group, whose skin was as white as snow, frowned and said, "The Heavenly Star King Mansion has several hundred disciples, and Mu Mansion’s existence is not much shorter than the history of Divine Realm. This Lord God King of Mu Mansion..."
Gu Liang scoffed and said, "Although Heavenly Heart God King has many disciples, how long has he reached the Divine King Realm? The Mu Residence God King reached the Divine King Realm about as long ago as the Holy Emperor. You don’t understand, even among Divine Kings, there are differences. I believe I would improve significantly if I could receive guidance from the Mu Residence God King."
"Big Brother Gu Liang, over a hundred billion years ago, you were already a Middle Level Heavenly God, right? I remember that Mu Mansion was recruiting for two disciple positions then, and the competition was quite fierce. The last recruit was one Upper Heavenly God and one Middle Level Heavenly God. However, out of the twelve disciples of Mu Mansion, six are said to be Lower Heavenly Gods, right?" the resolute-faced man inquired.
Gu Liang nodded, "Yes, I also don’t know why Lord God King suddenly took those six Lower Heavenly Gods as disciples. Alas... Furthermore, I received insider information that the maximum number of disciples for Mu Residence God King is twelve, unless someone dies in battle, would there be another recruitment."
Suddenly, Gu Liang’s expression changed, and he quickly looked into the distance, hurriedly saying, "That looks like Mu Mansion’s disciples over there, and the one in the lead might very well be the Mu Residence God King. Let’s move aside quickly, lest we offend the Lord God King."
The other four Middle Level Heavenly Gods were startled upon hearing this. Mu Residence God King?
Since Mu Residence God King rarely came out, few people had seen him. However, Gu Liang, a highly senior Heavenly God, had seen the Mu Residence God King before. The five immediately moved to a corner of the street.
A man and a woman, both dressed in green silk robes, respectfully walked behind. These two were the personal attendants of Mu Residence God King, having followed him for a very long time. Both were Upper Heavenly Gods.
In front of these two, was the Mu Residence God King—Jiang Lan, his face exhibiting a mild smile. Jiang Lan was dressed in a robe intermingled with black and gold silk, exuding a profound aura of ancientness.
Though there were only twelve disciples in Mu Mansion, no one dared show disrespect to them.
When Jiang Lan approached the entrance of Mu Mansion, he glanced briefly at the five people not far away, merely smiling faintly before stepping over the threshold and entering Mu Mansion.
"Chu Ji, how is Li’er doing now?" Jiang Lan asked the male attendant walking behind him as they moved along the corridor.
Chu Ji smiled and replied, "My lord, Miss Li’er has been very happy these days, especially since receiving news about Mr. Qin Yu. However, Mr. Qin Yu stirred up something big this time, causing numerous Heavenly Gods from the Eastern Divine Realm to seek him out, and even from the Western, Southern, and Southwestern Divine Realms, many Heavenly Gods have heard the news and rushed over. Miss Li’er is also worried about Mr. Qin Yu."
The female attendant Ji Shao also smiled and said, "Miss Li’er has been really diligent in her cultivation these days. She was only a Lower Heavenly God when she returned from the Mortal World, but in this short period, she has cultivated to the peak of Middle Level Heavenly God. For Mr. Qin Yu, Miss Li’er truly endures much hardship."
Jiang Lan had a gratified smile on his face, "What I admire most about Little Yu is that bit of true nature that still exists deep within him. It’s no wonder Ah Mei chose him." As he said this, Jiang Lan’s expression dimmed a bit.
"My lord," Ji Shao and Chu Ji exchanged glances, both aware that the events of the past had dealt a heavy blow to their lord, ’Jiang Lan’.
Jiang Lan quickly recovered, smiled lightly, and said, "It’s alright, according to my investigation, Little Yu’s strength isn’t even at the level of a Lower Heavenly God yet, but he can create such a stir, so his potential is quite huge. It’s just that this child is still somewhat soft-hearted, and I worry he can’t compete with that youngster from the Zhou Family."
"Soft-hearted? Isn’t that exactly why you like him, lord?" Ji Shao said with a smile.
Jiang Lan immediately smiled.
"Let’s not mention it, I still have enough confidence in Little Yu. He has inherited Mishen Palace, and his comprehension of the Array Formation is also pretty good now. Plus, his unique Cultivation Technique, I always feel it’s extraordinary... If he’s given enough time, he should satisfy Big Brother," Jiang Lan said, smiling, then continued walking forward.
Mu Mansion was massive, a grand estate with seven entrances and exits and four gardens, while Li’er resided in an attic located within, attended by two maids.
Where Li’er resided, there was a garden in front where no flowers or plants grew, only a solitary black tree nearly ten meters tall that one person could encircle.
At this moment in the garden, two maids were conversing with each other, for they certainly could not disturb Li’er, who was in the midst of quiet cultivation.
"Sister Ah Lian, this black tree, only ten meters tall, is said to be as ancient as Mu Mansion itself," a maid in purple clothes pointed at the large black tree and said.
The maid in green clothes, ’Ah Lian,’ shook her head and responded, "That can’t be possible, can it? Mu Mansion is said to have a history of a quintillion years, nearly as old as the history of the Divine World itself. What tree could grow for so long and still be just this big?"
"Ah Lian, don’t be skeptical, I also heard it from Lord Chu Ji and other lords while they were chatting, this black tree, its name seems to be... called something like the Ancient Ironwood Tree!" the maid in purple said.
"Liu Xiang, the Ancient Ironwood Tree? What kind of tree is the Ancient Ironwood Tree?" Ah Lian had not heard the fame of the Ancient Ironwood Tree before.
Just as Liu Xiang was about to speak, she saw three people walking into the garden through its gate, and she immediately stood up. Ah Lian also hurriedly stood up and respectfully stepped aside, "Greetings, lord."
Jiang Lan nodded, casting a glance at the Ancient Ironwood Tree.
This Ancient Ironwood Tree was the oldest and most precious tree in the Divine World, and also the only one. When Jiang Lan had reached the Divine King Realm, he happened to discover the sapling of the Ancient Ironwood Tree and later, when he built his residence, he placed the Ancient Ironwood Tree in Mu Mansion.
The Ancient Ironwood Tree, indeed as ancient as the Mu Mansion.
"Chu Ji, you stay below," Jiang Lan instructed, then ascended the staircase directly up to the attic, which automatically opened its doors.
Inside the attic, Li’er sat cross-legged on a cushion, draped in a loose white robe, with skin exposed that was as white as creamy jade. Her eyes were slightly closed, and her long hair had reached the floor, her expression utterly serene.
Jiang Lan’s lips slightly curved upwards, "Li’er."
Instantly, the space where the attic was located underwent a peculiar change, as if it was in a time and space isolated from the outside world. Li’er also naturally came to her senses.
Upon seeing Jiang Lan, Li’er’s face immediately burst into a smile, a smile so bright that it seemed to overshadow the surroundings.
"Uncle Lan, you’re back? Did you get any news from Big Brother Qin Yu?" Li’er quickly stood up, her long hair carelessly cascading down, reaching all the way to her hips.
Jiang Lan nodded and smiled, "You’ve not seen Uncle Lan for so long, and on seeing me, you didn’t even ask how your Uncle Lan has been, but instead immediately asked about your Big Brother Qin Yu, really making..."
"Uncle Lan!" Li’er’s face instantly turned red.
(End of Chapter One!)
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