NOVEL NEXT Chapter 635: White Dragon Hillock
"No, we are looking for a force called the Demonic Dragon Palace."
There was only one thing in the Northern Heavens Continent that could pique Xiao Ming's interest, and that was the information about the Dimension Fetus.
How did this Dimension Fetus come about? This inevitably brought up a certain force within the Northern Heavens Continent.
In fact, that force was the Demonic Dragon Palace.
The Demonic Dragon Palace once flourished in the Northern Heavens Continent, even dominating it entirely for a short period and using it as a springboard to attack other continents.
Under such circumstances, the transcendent Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy naturally became a thorn in the side of the Demonic Dragon Palace. It became an entity that had to be removed.
A great war broke out between the two forces in the center of the Northern Heavens Continent. However, with the profound heritage of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, the Demonic Dragon Palace was obviously no match for it. Coupled with the appearance of traitors within the Demonic Dragon Palace, their total defeat was inevitable. Now, all they could do was hide in the shadows.
Why did a force capable of competing with the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy suddenly emerge in the Northern Heavens Continent?
First, the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy was focused on education and had no interest in dominating the Northern Heavens Continent. Second, the various founders of the Demonic Dragon Palace were not ordinary people. They were all powerhouses from a lower plane that had broken through the barrier between dimensions. These individuals were also quite fortunate to have obtained numerous inheritances. Had they not insisted on challenging the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, the situation in the surrounding continents might have been quite different.
These lower plane powerhouses didn't come to the Great Thousand World through ordinary means. Their plane was occupied by the Blood Fiend Tribe of the Fiend Clans, and they came to the Great Thousand World just to seek help. The reason the Blood Fiend Tribe occupied that lower plane, much like the Yimo Tribe, was to obtain the Dimension Fetus.
Thus, by finding the Demonic Dragon Palace, they could use them to locate that plane, and consequently, the Dimension Fetus.
Xiao Ming knew these details but found them difficult to explain to Qing Yanjing and Qing Tan. After all, he had just arrived in the Great Thousand World, so he simply chose not to explain.
With a face full of confusion, Qing Yanjing wanted to ask him why he was seeking the Demonic Dragon Palace but found herself at a loss for words. She almost felt the urge to pinch that pretending-to-be-mysterious handsome face of his.
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White Dragon Hillock was situated slightly west of the center of the Northern Heavens Continent. Back then, it was the battleground for the clash between the Demonic Dragon Palace and the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy.
Countless experts fell here during that centuries-old, earth-shattering battle. There were even rumors that a Sovereign Stage expert was among those who fell.
When those experts fell, they left everything they had buried here. Since then, countless treasure hunters have flocked to this area in the hope of finding a chance to ascend to the heavens.
As more people arrived, a natural gathering place was formed, and White Dragon City emerged as the largest city on White Dragon Hillock.
The territory within hundreds of miles around White Dragon City was under the control of the City Lord, who possessed the strength of the Heavenly Transformation Stage.
At the massive entrance of White Dragon City, the continuous stream of people created a bustling scene. The lively noise made Qing Tan move closer to Xiao Ming, clinging to her Master's arm as she curiously observed the customs and culture that were different from those of the Tian Xuan Continent.
For Qing Yanjing, a person of the Great Thousand World and the prodigy of an Ancient Clan, White Dragon City wasn't much of a novelty. Rather, she was somewhat puzzled.
"The strongest in this city is only at the Heavenly Transformation Stage. Why come here if we are searching for the Demonic Dragon Palace? Regardless of its current state, the Demonic Dragon Palace was once able to contend with the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy. Surely, they must have a Sovereign Stage expert within their ranks, right?"
"Directly seeking out the Demonic Dragon Palace would be too troublesome. There was a great battle at White Dragon Hillock, and there's an undercover agent of the Demonic Dragon Palace within White Dragon City. We can just find them directly," Xiao Ming replied casually.
"You know this too? Are you really a lower plane powerhouse who has just entered the Great Thousand World?" Qing Yanjing asked, somewhat exasperated.
"I have some special abilities," Xiao Ming replied with his usual nonchalance before leading the two women into the city.
Inside the city was even more bustling.
Xiao Ming and his companions attracted quite a bit of attention along the way. A handsome man and beautiful women always draw gazes wherever they go.
However, it wasn't long before the three of them vanished from sight amidst the crowd.
...
Deep inside the City Lord's mansion, in an antique-looking study, a tall and dignified middle-aged man was deeply engrossed in his work. Suddenly, he looked up and stared at the door with a grave expression on his face.
Unbeknownst to him, the door that had been securely closed was now open. Furthermore, there was a strikingly handsome man standing there, smiling at him, with two young women standing behind him.
"When did you get there?!"
The City Lord of White Dragon City involuntarily broke into a cold sweat. The ability to stand there undetected was undoubtedly the sign of an expert! A true expert!
"So this is the so-called undercover agent you mentioned? I didn't expect it to be the City Lord of White Dragon City himself."
When the City Lord heard the handsome man's companion say this, he sighed inwardly and knew that trouble was coming. His Spiritual Energy surged violently as he suddenly slammed the table, his fingers reaching out towards the young lady who had just spoken.
"Demonic Dragon Tearing Claw!"
Roar!
A surge of Spiritual Energy transformed into an enormous black dragon claw. The claw seemed capable of tearing apart mountains with its bone-chilling cold.
Swoosh!
Yet, this black dragon claw was effortlessly crushed by a slender hand. After that, the City Lord's attacking arm was lightly struck, causing him to let out a miserable shriek and collapse to the ground as if a snake had been struck at its vital seven inches.
"Why resort to violence?"
The City Lord heard the handsome man's polite voice as he lay on the ground.
"I merely wanted your assistance in finding someone. I apologize for this situation."
These words made the City Lord want to spit blood. You blew my cover the moment you arrived; how could I not react?!
He wanted to curse aloud, but the intense pain in his arm was unbearable. However, it also made him aware of the visitor's overwhelming strength. Therefore, he realized that the best thing he could do was to cooperate a bit.
Struggling to suppress the pain, he squeezed out a forced, ingratiating smile.
"I was blind not to recognize Mount Tai. Please spare me, Your Excellency."
"Count yourself smart."
Qing Yanjing moved closer to Xiao Ming and huffed softly. Her comment was entirely because this guy's attack had been directed at her, targeting what he perceived as the weakest among them. How could he not be smart?
"I am willing to offer compensation. Tell me what Your Excellency desires, and if it's within my possession, feel free to take it."
"We are not here for your petty possessions. Stand up," Xiao Ming waved his hand, and the City Lord instantly felt the pain in his arm disappear. He quickly scrambled to his feet.
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Excellency..."
"Enough with the pleasantries; as I've already said, I didn't come here for you," Xiao Ming glanced at him and cut him off.
"Then what can I do for you?" the City Lord asked hastily.
"As the pawn of the Demonic Dragon Palace placed within White Dragon Hillock, you should be able to contact the Black Dragon, correct?"
"Ah... Aye!" The City Lord was a bit puzzled but nodded earnestly.
"Summon him here. You shouldn't need my help to find a reason for his visit, should you?"
