Chapter 536 |
The South’s Five were the five cities in the prime area of the South, towards the northern border. They were the western Great Wisdom, eastern Snow Stellar, southern Southern Ping, northern Hoklo, and South Imperial City in the middle of the South.
To the east of Snow Stellar lay the boundless Eastern Sea;
To the west of Great Wisdom lay the scorching Western Desert;
To the south of Southern Ping lay the capital of the South;
While to the north of Hoklo lay the border of the Bloody War Frontier.
In addition to symbolising status, these four cities also represented defence.
In the case of invasion, invaders would have to break through the four cities to reach the most important area of the South. Besides some rare cases, this defence system that had been around for hundreds of years worked perfectly.
Thus, the South’s Five were situated rather close in proximity, taking care of each other.
Perhaps it was the Nine Levels of Heaven’s Flame style or the Heaven’s Flame itself in Chui Yim, but his cloud looked like a ball of burning flame, or rather, a cloud that the evening sun had set on fire. No matter which it was, Chui Yim’s cloud looked rather trendy.
The teenagers were already used to it, but currently, their focus was on the huge mountain in the west.
Southern Ping was built around the Southern Mountain, which looked round and harmonious, unlike the mountain right in front of them that had a sharp peak, looking as if the mountain had pierce up through the ground.
There were no city gates or walls around, only a huge signboard held up by two pitch-black pillars about ten meters long. On the signboard were the words Great Wisdom.
Does the absence of a city gate mean that there’s no security? But the Cloud Palace trio knew it wasn’t the case when they saw the scene of about twenty people donned in robes of different colours standing under the signboard.
“Let’s go. It’s rude to fly in.”
Chui Yim nodded. This was an unsaid rule of organisations, just like how all air transport was banned from South Imperial City. Anyone that did so would be viewed as traitors!
Only the necrocultivators that snuck into South Imperial City four years ago along with their terrifying tribemaster dared to do so.
In short, if Chui Yim and his friends flew into Great Wisdom City, they would be attacked immediately by the entire city even if they were from Cloud Palace, because this would be considered an absolute provocation!
The trio landed, dispersed the cloud, and walked towards the city calmly.
“Where are you guys from?” Those in different coloured robes scanned the trio.
“South Imperial City,” Kam Chin Kee replied with a smile while Chui Yim remained silent.
“Oh? South Imperial City? I heard that all citizens of that city are slackers without ambitions and only care about fun.” The person in the blue robe was about sixteen or seventeen years old, and he was full of energy.
The girl next to him in a blue robe sneered, leaving him trembling. The others at the side burst out laughing, but when the girl turned towards them, all of them hung their heads low, looking at their shoes as if there were some fascinating sights on them.
This scene shocked Kam Chin Kee. All that were standing in front of them were teenagers, at the age where they had a strong competitive spirit. However, their leader was obviously the girl even in this world and dynasty where most leaders were men.
Places like Imperial Sunset Palace where females were the leaders were extremely rare in today’s world.
Just as he was sizing the girl up, the girl was doing the same too.
Kam Chin Kee was wearing a grey robe, and he had black orbs and hair with a fresh smile plastered on his face. The morning dew would best describe his vibes, and it was comfortable to look at him.
Even so, the girl did not put much value on him as to her, he was definitely a gliphist if he was even a cultivator.
Unlike other parts of the world, Great Wisdom City was a weird place that did not value gliphists greatly. In fact, gliphists were viewed as physically weak to them. As a city of gliphers, they cared about styles and gliphilities, and gliphists were just tools only meant for tattooing gliphs on gliphers.
“South Imperial City?” The girl held the booklet in her hands and picked up the brush. “What are your names and why are you here? You may enter after registration,” she said calmly as if speaking to any ordinary person, but without the intention of looking down on them.
“We were invited by the Hung Clan. Isn’t there anyone to welcome us?” Kam Chin Kee burst out giggling and took the invitation out from his bracelet.
The girl’s face fell when she saw the crest in the shape of a palm on the invitation.
That was the Hung Clan’s crest. Despite being from a strong clan herself, no other clan in Great Wisdom City was comparable to the Hung Clan, and they were the leaders of this city. In Great Wisdom City, the Hung Clan’s words were more important than Emperor Lam’s!
“Cloud Palace?” The girl’s expression changed again. “So you guys are Itinerants?”
Kam Chin Kee did not react to her question. The origin of the title Itinerant was no longer traceable, but that was what the world used to address the Cloud Palace disciples who left the mountain for their journey ever since the first disciple of Cloud Palace did so. Itinerant just meant a person who traveled from place to place, and as time passed, many organisations and institutions copied this title and addressed their disciples who were out on a long journey as Itinerants.
Just like Man Yee Ho and Yeung Tin Hun from Imperial Sunset Palace and Four Seasons Heaven previously. They were also known as Itinerants when they travelled to South Imperial City for the Cloud Palace enrollment.
Organisations were even stricter than institutions, as their members could only leave for such a trip if it was approved. If one were to sneak out or travel as they wished, that would be considered betrayal.
One example would be Light of Cycle Knife Tam Kwong. He was a known traitor of Four Seasons Heaven as he snuck out for the South without the sect’s permission. In the end, he died at Kan Hang’s hands in Southary, as he was also an accomplice in taking Sit Ting’s life.
Excitement took over the girl within no time. She was no longer shocked but brimming with excitement as she lifted her robe, revealing part of her slender legs. “I’m the Kung-Suen Clan’s eldest daughter, Kung-Suen Ching Lau, and I’m officially challenging Cloud Palace to a fight.”
Chui Yim turned to Kam Chin Kee helplessly, who was smiling bitterly. It was obvious that this girl was a martial arts maniac.
The sharp Kam Chin Kee could identify that Kung-Suen Ching Lau was no simple opponent. They heard about how people of Great Wisdom City enjoyed fighting, but coming against a challenge this fast was unexpected.
They couldn’t help but remember what Wong Kei told them before they left: “Be careful, my junior brothers. There are many people in the world that are dying to defeat or even kill Cloud Palace disciples.”
