I Can Replicate Martial Arts

The Great Zhou was vast, occupying nearly half of the Pangu Continent. Besides the central region inhabited by Exotic Beasts, all land belonged to Zhou.

If Zhao Rui had not burst onto the scene, the entire Blue Star would have eventually fallen under Great Zhou’s domain.

When the royal procession passed, the streets fell silent.

Accompanied by King Zhou, the group rode a massive, multicolored Flying Beast, proceeding in a grand procession toward the king’s traveling palace.

The carriage of this vibrant Flying Beast was framed with meteoric profound gold and adorned with deep-sea spiritual jade. Built from divine red sandalwood, it flew a banner of the sun, moon, and universe. As it flew, a spiritual radiance cascaded down for thousands of feet, causing even the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to submit in its presence.

Dozens of other Flying Beasts followed, with an escort of over a thousand guards.

The vanguard was composed of the Hu Ben Royal Guard, all of them masters of the Divine Soul Realm. They wielded shields, halberds, pikes, poleaxes, spirit spears, and divine bows. Their immense True Qi radiated from them, creating a palpable aura.

Flanking the carriage were mighty sentinels, clad in black armor and holding spirit shields. Their auras were so dense they seemed tangible, like two moving mountains.

Within the military escort, ceremonial envoys held the royal banners high, chanting the king’s edicts. The sound of their voices transformed into powerful Sound Waves that pressed down from the heavens, forcing all birds and beasts to flee for miles around.

This display of power made Miao Miaomiao and Qin Rui’s eyes sparkle with amazement. As women who had received a modern education, they had never witnessed such a spectacle.

It fulfilled their every fantasy of "vanity" and "glory."

’Perhaps only a queen receives this kind of treatment when she travels.’

Mo Ling’Er, on the other hand, was not surprised. Although she had never enjoyed such treatment herself, she had witnessed the King of Great Shang’s processions before.

Instead, her attention was drawn to the mysterious Guardian riding a smaller Exotic Beast nearby.

"Zhao Rui, that person’s Power is unfathomable. I just used Witchcraft to probe the surrounding runic auras, and there’s clearly an unusual force present," Mo Ling’Er said to Zhao Rui via voice transmission, her expression worried.

"An unusual force? Don’t worry. I’m aware."

Zhao Rui smiled faintly, reaching out to squeeze her delicate, slender hand and signaling for her to relax.

Seeing his calm and unconcerned demeanor, Mo Ling’Er knew he was already aware of the situation and breathed a sigh of relief.

However, she didn’t let her guard down. She silently continued to use a Secret Technique of the Great Shang to keep a lock on the unfamiliar Guardian.

Soon, the grand procession arrived at the Great Zhou’s traveling palace.

King Zhou afforded Zhao Rui the highest possible honors and respect. Not only did the king and queen make an appearance, but all civil and military officials were also present to observe the formalities and pay their respects.

After the ceremony came a grand banquet. Exotic Treasures, delicacies from land and sea, enchanting songs and dances, and powerful warriors—it was a display of splendor rarely seen in the world.

Even though Zhao Rui no longer had much attachment to such worldly affairs, he still found the display breathtaking.

However, the thought was fleeting.

His gaze swept over the decadent people of Great Zhou below, and all of their auras fell within his perception.

Twenty Domain Realm masters, eighty-five peak True Dharma Masters, hundreds upon thousands of Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists, and as for the Grandmaster Realm, they were as common as blades of grass.

’Is this just the tip of the iceberg of Great Zhou’s power?’

’They truly are on a different level than the other two kingdoms.’

The banquet was a scene of peace and prosperity, with cups of wine being exchanged and joyous laughter rising from all corners.

The festivities continued for nearly two hours before finally coming to an end.

As soon as the banquet concluded, King Zhou personally came to invite Zhao Rui and his companions to rest.

"That won’t be necessary, King Zhou. My purpose in coming here is to travel through the central region. I have already imposed on you enough; there is no need to rest..."

Zhao Rui decisively refused King Zhou’s invitation.

"This..."

A flicker of light shone in King Zhou’s eyes. After making another token invitation, he volunteered to lead Zhao Rui and the others himself.

Naturally, Zhao Rui did not decline.

And so, the party once again set off in grand fashion toward the central region.