Chapter 727 - 301: The Mystery of That Year!
The first rays of spring sunshine warmed the Kyoto Prefecture, waking it from its slumber.
With crowds pouring in from the east, west, and south gates, the entire Kyoto Prefecture was bustling, and most merchants entered through the west gate, flocking to the West Market. A few businesses transporting luxurious goods headed to the East Market to restock street-side shops with jewelry, clothing, and pharmacies.
Jianghu Guests, recovering from hangovers, stretched lazily as they sauntered out of the brothel, ambiguously discussing the delights of last night while scanning for food stalls.
Noble family sons in the inn, neatly attired, hastily finished their breakfast and eagerly headed toward Dakong Temple.
Having spent several days in Kyoto Prefecture, they had seen the sights and enjoyed the play. Now they rushed to Dakong Temple to secure a good vantage point for tomorrow’s grand event.
"This grand event is overseen by the Ministry of Rites, and registration closes at noon today. It’s said the number of young geniuses registered has surpassed eight hundred, even with last-minute restrictions placed on cultivation levels above rank four; otherwise, it would surely reach ten thousand."
"There’s no way to stop the enthusiasm of these young talents, as many came simply to broaden their horizons. Otherwise, letting cultivators in the eighth rank come to register would be a joke, wouldn’t it?"
"Indeed, rules are dead, but people are alive."
Over ninety percent of Jianghu Guests came merely to broaden their horizons, considering the scale of this event far exceeded those secret realms and competitions, and was much safer, with no danger like the Southern Barbarian Secret Realm.
Yet soon, with five thousand Black Armor Guards marching out from the Imperial City, led by Deputy Commander Jiang Ziqi, the order was given: