Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor-Chapter 152, Silver-Haired Youth

Chu Ming stood in the room, looking down at the Life and Death Gorge through the glass.

The Life and Death Gorge was split in the middle, as if a giant beast had slashed it open. Legend has it that the gorge contains astonishing treasures. Many Guiyuan Realm experts, and even Realm of Transcendence martial artists, have ventured inside. Those with good luck could leave unharmed, while those with bad luck might never return.

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Chu Ming sighed lightly. This world held too many mysteries; even Life and Death Realm kings had many questions and would one day fall. All he could do was move forward, step by step.

"Hmm?"

Just as Chu Ming was about to turn and leave, his gaze suddenly froze. With his temperament, even he was startled by what he saw.

In the middle of the crack in the Life and Death Gorge, a tall figure stood in mid-air, with nothing beneath his feet. Dressed in black clothes fluttering in the wind, a wooden spear was slung behind his back. Judging by his build, he appeared to be a young man. What astonished Chu Ming the most was that the man’s hair was entirely gray, turned to silver threads.

At the moment Chu Ming looked at the middle-aged man, the man seemed to sense it and abruptly turned his head.

Bang!

Chu Ming felt as if the world had gone dark, the sun and moon lost their light, and the Sea of Souls roared with waves that wouldn’t calm.

Chu Ming had a feeling that the other man only needed a single thought to kill him a million times over. Vaguely, he couldn’t see the man’s face clearly, as if shrouded by a thin veil. Chu Ming knew this was because his own strength was too insignificant to even qualify to see the other clearly.

Whoosh!

The flying ship moved too fast. Chu Ming only saw that figure for a brief moment, making him think it might have been an illusion.

But as a martial artist, his eyesight was incredibly sharp, and more so with his immense Soul Power. The scene he just witnessed was definitely not a mistake.

"That person is definitely a Life and Death Realm king!"

Chu Ming breathed rapidly, trying to imagine the man’s expression, but it was futile, as if the man’s presence was completely isolated from the world.

The Celestial Realm had not seen a Life and Death Realm king for five hundred years, yet Chu Ming had just seen one in the air over the Life and Death Gorge. Even if he told others, no one would believe him.

The flying ship continued forward. Chu Ming didn’t know if anyone else had seen the man. He tried to calm his mind, sitting cross-legged on the bed, wanting to enter a state of cultivation. But no matter how much he calmed his mind, there were still ripples of unease.

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A day later, the Beihua Sect’s flying ship reached the other side of the Life and Death Gorge. At this moment, they had completely entered the territory of the Celestial River Kingdom. From the deck, one could see the vast land of the Celestial River Kingdom, with countless cities and towns looking like crawling ants.

The Beihua Sect’s flying ship landed in a canyon in the central region of the Celestial River Kingdom, where masters from Beihua Sect awaited them. Even experts from the Black Water Sect wouldn’t dare to approach this place too closely.

"Everyone, return to your rooms. The ship is about to land!"

An aged voice came from the top cabin of the ship, belonging to the Beihua Sect’s Third Elder, Yuchi Yan.

Upon hearing his words, the martial artists sensibly returned to their rooms, not daring to disobey.

As the flying ship landed, it would create friction with space, causing tremendous pressure. The pressure was so great that even True Dao Martial Artists wouldn’t dare to withstand it head-on, as it would undoubtedly result in severe injuries.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The flying ship trembled slightly a few times, then gradually slowed down, with its body descending. The surrounding airflow swirled and swept around. Even within the cabin, Chu Ming felt the temperature constantly rising.

Through the glass, Chu Ming saw the ground objects enlarging bit by bit. Mountains stretched endlessly, rivers flowed vigorously, and birds flew by the ship. But merely the heat emitted from the ship instantly turned the birds to ashes.

Bang!

After half an incense stick of time, the ship shook violently for a while, then became completely still.

"Disembark!"

From the top deck, Yuchi Yan’s clear voice ordered, prompting the martial artists to leave their rooms and disembark, including Chu Ming.

After arriving in the canyon, Chu Ming left on his own. To reach the Blood Bee Mountain Range, he would have to pass through more than a dozen small countries, including the Celestial River Kingdom, Qinglan Kingdom, and Yu Jing Kingdom. The Blood Bee Mountain Range did not belong to any country; in fact, its sheer size surpassed even some intermediate countries. Demon Beasts roamed freely there, and Seventh Level Demon Beasts were not uncommon. Right now, entering would be extremely perilous for Chu Ming.

Therefore, Chu Ming decided not to head to the Blood Bee Mountain Range until he became stronger.

The Celestial Travel Sect was located on the border between the Celestial Realm and the Beiming Domain. The area was considered the place with the most abundant Spiritual Power in the Celestial Realm.

There was a super city there, Celestial City, the largest city in the Celestial Realm and the base of the Celestial Travel Sect. The sect’s annual disciple recruitment would be held there.

The distance between the Celestial River Kingdom and Celestial City spanned nearly half of the Celestial Realm. At Chu Ming’s pace, it would take him three months without any pauses. He decided to train and gain experience along the way to Celestial City.

Leaving the canyon, Chu Ming arrived at a nearby city, Lanyu City. Lanyu City was not far from the capital of the Celestial River Kingdom, Celestial River City, and was considered a major city in the Celestial River Kingdom.

At the city gate.

Several members of the City Guard Army patrolled around, riding tall horses and looking imposing. The Celestial River Kingdom highly valued martial arts, so even ordinary people learned some basic self-defense skills. Fights over trivial matters were not uncommon even within the city.

Entering the city, a prosperous scene unfolded before Chu Ming’s eyes. Market stalls were set up everywhere, vendors shouted out their wares, and the pedestrians all exuded a bold and fierce air.

"First, find an inn to stay at!"

Chu Ming checked into the largest inn in Lanyu City, then casually found a seat by the window to listen for interesting stories about the Celestial River Kingdom.

"Sir, here are your food and drink!"

The waiter placed the dishes and wine Chu Ming had ordered on the table and then turned to leave. Chu Ming glanced around the hall at the martial artists, feeling somewhat impressed. Compared to the Great Yan Kingdom, the Celestial River Kingdom was superior in martial prowess.

In this inn alone, Chu Ming spotted three True Dao Martial Artists, something that would be absolutely impossible in the Great Yan Kingdom.