The transfer array hummed softly before its light dissipated into countless motes that scattered upon the wind zhou Yu stepped from the formation, his expression pale. The frantic escape from the Eastern Continent had drained nearly all of his spiritual energy. Yet the moment his feet touched the ground, his eyes narrowed.
He coughed up blood , serious blood , he fell down the blast from the fire token had taken a toll on him he tried to stand but fell unconscious completely in front of the array mechanism when he woke up he found himself in a room he was being treated by a beautiful woman he was stunned
He immediately checked himself and found he still had everything he had on him , a thousand spirit stones , one sacred sword , three spirit pills and two true dragon eggs were all that were left on him and any one these things were too valuable for him to lose , since the person who saved him did not take anything from him he needed to pay his gratitude she said
" Calm down and rest up you're not in any danger "
The woman seem to be a cultivator she waved her hands and the door opened she brought out a basic flying swords and flew to the front of the procession Zhou yu opened his windows and found out he was in the sky what he saw it was just like the first day he came to this world he was stunned again the central plains were unlike the eastern continent
Golden sunlight spilled across an endless land that seemed to stretch beyond the horizon. Vast rivers wound through fertile plains like silver dragons, reflecting the morning light. Countless cities dotted the earth below, each surrounded by towering walls and bustling roads filled with caravans and travelers.
Mountain ranges rose from the land like the spines of ancient beasts. Unlike the rugged wilderness of the Eastern Continent, these mountains were adorned with grand sects whose palaces glimmered among the clouds. Spirit cranes soared between peaks while waterfalls cascaded thousands of feet into mist-covered valleys.
The spiritual energy in the air was astonishing.
Even from within the flying carriage, Zhou Yu could feel it pressing against his skin. It was rich, dense, and pure several times greater than what he had known before. Every breath seemed capable of nourishing his cultivation.
Far in the distance, enormous floating islands drifted above the clouds, connected by radiant bridges of light. Ancient towers pierced the heavens, standing like silent guardians over the land.
Below, a broad imperial road stretched across the plains. From this height it resembled a golden ribbon winding through countless cities and provinces, converging toward a colossal capital city at the heart of the region.
The city was unimaginably vast.
Its walls extended beyond sight, while countless buildings filled the space within. Dragon-shaped formations shimmered above it, gathering spiritual energy from hundreds of miles around. Even from afar, the city radiated a majestic aura that spoke of countless generations of prosperity and power.
The clouds parted as the imperial procession continued forward.
Hundreds of armored guards flew alongside the carriage on spirit treasures, their banners snapping in the wind. Golden dragons and phoenixes were embroidered upon the silk flags, marking the authority of the imperial family.
Zhou Yu silently stared out the window.
Compared to the struggles and bloodshed of the Eastern Continent, the Central Plains felt like the center of the cultivation world itself a land where ancient sects flourished, emperors ruled over millions, and powerful cultivators walked openly beneath the heavens.
For the first time since stepping from the transfer array, he forgot the pain of his injuries.
A new chapter of his journey had begun. Above him stretched an endless sky, and before him lay the boundless Central Plains.
He came out and found they had reached their destination the elderly eunuch stepped forward and cried out
" His imperial majesty arrives ! All kneel and pay respects "
The emperor shot out of the caravan into his palace Zhou yu was stunned the emperor was a cultivator but su qifeng told him mortals who took position couldn't cultivate the woman who treated him invited him into the palace she said
" The emperor wishes to see you "
Zhou yu was surprised why did the emperor want to see him but he left it alone he followed the woman when he entered the palace he was taken to the reception hall which was where everyone was at he was given a place to sit , the emperor set down his jade cup he took a look at Zhou yu
Only beginning realm cultivation yet his aura was like those in the earth realm he smiled faintly and said
" Second prince , offer a toast to our esteemed guest "
The prince immediately rose, lifted his golden goblet, and bowed toward Zhou Yu.
"By His Majesty's command, I toast Fellow Daoist . May your path of cultivation be smooth and your fortunes everlasting."
Immediately he said that Zhou yu looked at the emperor who was now looking at him he did know how to respond to the emperor whether to bow cup his fist if the emperor was a mortal he could just let it go but this emperor was cultivator and he could tell he was several times stronger than him if he made a single mistake he could die he bowed
The emperor was surprised he had expected the young man to cup his fist in arrogance as he was that cultivated but since he bowed he could tell this was a child in cultivation he said
" Is this your first time in the central plains "
Zhou yu replied " yes "
The emperor continued
" It seems like you have no one or nothing to rely on what if I decide to take you as a disciples "
Immediately everyone said
" Quickly bow "
" The emperor is offering to take you as a disciples"
" It is the greatest luck of your life "
Everyone said different things but Zhou yu thought to himself why was this emperor offering discipleship he had not done anything to help the emperor and had not contributed anything to the palace they had even saved him it was not too much if they asked for something he said
" I have not done anything to help the emperor neither have I contributed to the palace so I can't accept this neither am I comfortable with it "
He said bodly the second prince said " insolence " but the emperor held him back as he felt if the boy was refusing a masters backing it was his own foolishness he said
" Everyone path is different , when you've finished eating and drinking you may leave I wish you good luck on your journey "
Zhou yu bowed and sat down the second prince was irritated.