Primordial Star Scripture

Endless Mountain is a vast and continuous mountain range, located in the central region of Star Continent where Circulation of Heaven Divine City is situated.

At this moment, within a grand valley of this massive mountain range, eighteen vast void stone platforms, each spanning dozens of zhang in diameter, had been erected, forming a circle. Encircled by these platforms at the center of the area was a colossal arena spanning tens of thousands of zhang in diameter.

This was the battle site for the War of Divine Cities, where the eighteen Small Divine Cities assigned to Circulation of Heaven Divine City would compete.

When Ye Chen, City Lord Nie, Lin Xiaowan, and Zhao Luo arrived near Endless Mountain through the small transmission Divine Array between different Divine Cities within Star Continent, and after a short flight, they finally reached this huge valley.

At this time, on the eighteen void stone platforms, thirteen were already occupied by martial artists sitting cross-legged.

Each void stone platform was occupied by one Lower God King with three warriors of the True God Realm. It seemed that all the Small Divine Cities participating in the War of Divine Cities, like Circulation of Heaven Divine City, were led by Lower God Kings.

At this time, the martial artists on these void stone platforms were either conversing with one another, meditating in silence, or sizing up Ye Chen and his party as they flew in.

Upon seeing this situation on the platforms, Ye Chen, City Lord Nie, Lin Xiaowan, and Zhao Luo flew directly onto one of the unoccupied void stone platforms.

"Once everyone arrives, we can start preparing for the War of Divine Cities. The overseer for our battle among the eighteen Small Divine Cities this time is an Upper God King dispatched by the Southern Territory King Mansion. It looks like that Upper God King hasn't arrived yet," City Lord Nie said to Ye Chen, Lin Xiaowan, and Zhao Luo.

Ye Chen and his companions nodded, then carefully observed the other martial artists on the platforms.

After scanning their gazes over the martial artists, Ye Chen and Lin Xiaowan exchanged a look, then withdrew their probing eyes.

Having sensed the strength of their opponents for a short while, they had some understanding of these adversaries' capabilities. Of course, there might be those who were concealing their strengths, so real combat abilities could only be determined in a live battle.

Nevertheless, Ye Chen and Lin Xiaowan, who aspired to venture to the Nine Suns Ancient Land and compete with many formidable beings of the True God Realm, were not overly concerned about the upcoming battle of the Small Divine Cities.

Ye Chen and Lin Xiaowan appeared calm and composed.

However, Zhao Luo's palms were now sweating lightly.

Although he felt confident about Circulation of Heaven Divine City's victory through the support of Ye Chen and Lin Xiaowan, he knew he must also fight in the best-of-three matches, and naturally did not wish to lose all of his battles.

Yet, after sensing the auras of the warriors on the void stone platforms, Zhao Luo's heart began to pound with apprehension.

Although he was considered strong within Circulation of Heaven Divine City and was roughly on par with many of the warriors on the platforms, there were still a dozen or so whose presence made him feel a threat.

Just as Ye Chen and Lin Xiaowan withdrew their gazes, and Zhao Luo was still worrying about the upcoming battle, a loud burst of laughter suddenly approached the platform where they were.

"Haha, Nie, my brother, you've arrived even faster than me this time!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Four figures descended from the void, flying directly towards the stone platform occupied by Circulation of Heaven Divine City and landed on the spacious void stone platform adjacent to it.

The leader was a skinny, yellow-robed middle-aged man, the one who had spoken.

His small eyes were bright and full of life, shining with astuteness. As a Lower God King, it was clear he was also the lord of one of the eighteen Small Divine Cities.

"Hmph, God King Wucan, it's been a while, and you still have that same devious look! It seems you've been doing quite well for yourself in 'Mingji Divine City,'" City Lord Nie said, not mincing his words as he responded to the yellow-robed middle-aged man.

As City Lord Nie spoke to the yellow-robed man, he whispered to Ye Chen, Lin Xiaowan, and Zhao Luo, "This God King Wucan and I both came from the Fourth Battalion under the Southern Territory King Mansion. The 'Mingji Divine City' he was assigned to is the largest among our group of eighteen Small Divine Cities this time."

"Our main competitors would very likely be this 'Mingji Divine City.'"

While City Lord Nie was speaking, Lin Xiaowan and Ye Chen turned their attention to the three warriors behind God King Wucan.

All three were at the Nine Tribulations of the True God Realm.

Upon seeing these three, Lin Xiaowan's gaze immediately narrowed.

She communicated to Ye Chen, "Even though these three are concealing their aura deeply, they give off the impression of the Tai Lin Divine Institute's techniques from among the nine great Divine Institutes."

"I didn't expect that 'Mingji Divine City' could recruit such True Gods."

"In my sensing, their strength is not much weaker than mine, and they would have easily secured a place to enter the Nine Suns Ancient Land from the Great Divine Cities. Yet they are participating in the War of Divine Cities among the Small Divine Cities."

Lin Xiaowan was somewhat surprised.

Ye Chen was also assessing the three True Gods and his eyes narrowed upon hearing Lin Xiaowan's words.

It seemed that just as Circulation of Heaven Divine City's City Lord Nie was able to invite Lin Xiaowan, the other Divine Cities were similarly able to enlist some aid.

As Ye Chen and the others assessed the three True Gods, the trio of True Gods representing "Mingji Divine City" in the God-city War, who were behind God King Wucan, were likewise assessing Ye Chen's group.

All three were tall and slender young men, but their gazes initially settled on Lin Xiaowan, completely overlooking Ye Chen and Zhao Luo standing beside her.

When they saw Lin Xiaowan, their eyes also showed some shock.

Apparently, they too could sense the extraordinary background of Lin Xiaowan.

After exchanging glances, their gazes swept over Ye Chen and Zhao Luo; upon noticing that Ye Chen was only at the Four Tribulations True God level, they revealed a look of surprise.

It was known that almost all participants in the God-city War were at the Nine Tribulations True God level, with only a few at the Eight Tribulations level. Thus, it was quite unexpected to see a Four Tribulations True God here.

When they sensed Ye Chen's aura more carefully but didn't detect anything special, the trio retracted their gazes.

"This woman in white actually carries the aura of the Supreme Divine Institute's techniques! The Supreme Divine Institute is even stronger than our Tai Lin Divine Institute. Who would have thought we'd encounter a disciple of the Supreme Divine Institute at the God-city War in the Small Divine Cities," the three communicated through voice transmission. "Our chances of defeating her seem slim."

"However, the God-city War of the Small Divine Cities has a best of three format; one must win two out of three matches. Even if we can't defeat this woman in white, taking down the other two shouldn't be a problem."

"That Four Tribulations True God youth, being able to represent Circulation of Heaven Divine City in the God-city War, must have some uniqueness to him. Nevertheless, his chances of victory against us are slim!"

While they conversed through voice transmission, one of the brown-clothed young men also transmitted his voice to the others: "Having both my masters assist me this time, I am truly grateful. I have some connections with God King Wucan, and this time I must help him secure the ten spots for entering the Nine Suns Ancient Land."

"No need for such politeness, big brother," the other two replied via voice transmission. "Helping you is one thing, but we also covet those spots for the Nine Suns Ancient Land. Rumor has it that the First Goddess 'Long Li' of the Supreme Divine Institute will be heading there; how could we miss the chance to meet Long Li!"

"Securing spots from the Great Divine Cities requires a significant price, whereas winning spots from the God-city War of the Small Divine Cities tends to be an easier task."
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Upon mentioning the name Long Li, the trio's gazes turned fiery.

Long Li had a renowned reputation throughout the entire Wamu Mountain Divine Nation, and among the nine divine institutes, she was the object of countless young martial artists' secret affection.

Although they never had the chance to even speak with Long Li, their desire to see her was not one bit less!

The True Gods from both Circulation of Heaven Divine City and Mingji Divine City assessed each other while engaging in voice transmission. City Lord Nie and God King Wucan were also looking towards those who were participating in the God-city War.

When God King Wucan saw Lin Xiaowan, a flash of brilliance passed through his eyes, but when he saw that Ye Chen was merely a Four Tribulations True God, he was quite surprised.

"Haha, Nie, you actually brought a Four Tribulations True God to partake in the God-city War. Is Circulation of Heaven Divine City running out of contenders, or does this young man have some unique attribute?" God King Wucan said to City Lord Nie with a chuckle.

City Lord Nie, of course, would not reveal his secrets to a sly old man like God King Wucan, so he replied indifferently, "My chosen candidate certainly has a unique aspect."

"Haha, it seems you're quite confident about your selections, Nie!" God King Wucan said with a cryptic smile as if he had thought of something. "By the way, Nie, I recently came across a fine item. I wonder if you might be interested."

"What item?" City Lord Nie, observing the expression of God King Wucan, braced himself internally.

Back when he and God King Wucan were training in the Southern Territory King Mansion's fourth camp, every time God King Wucan mentioned a good find, it meant he was plotting to obtain treasures from City Lord Nie through trade.

Although City Lord Nie too had traded for some fine items from God King Wucan, God King Wucan likewise managed to obtain precious treasures from him. In fact, by using one of his treasures, God King Wucan combined it with several others to forge a powerful Heaven-reaching Divine Artifact, eventually securing the position of lord over Mingji Divine City, which was much more formidable than Circulation of Heaven Divine City, leaving City Lord Nie somewhat regretful.

Now, seeing the secretive look on God King Wucan's face, City Lord Nie couldn't help being on his guard.

Yet the following words from God King Wucan instantly caused City Lord Nie's complexion to change as he heard, "Not long ago, I discovered three Purple Sun Flowers. I've heard, Nie, that you're searching for Purple Sun Flowers to refine a Divine Pill to break through to the Middle God King level. I wonder if you're interested in these Purple Sun Flowers."

As he spoke, God King Wucan flipped his palm, and a fist-sized flower emitting sparks of purple flame directly appeared in his hand.

Hearing God King Wucan's words and seeing the purple flower in his hand, even City Lord Nie's breathing tightened.

He indeed needed those Purple Sun Flowers!

Nevertheless, City Lord Nie knew that God King Wucan wouldn't just bring out Purple Sun Flowers for nothing. Taking a deep breath, City Lord Nie addressed God King Wucan, "Out with it, old fellow, what treasure of mine have you set your eyes on this time?"

God King Wucan flashed a cunning smile, "I heard, Nie, that you happen to possess a Heavenly Bell Herb..."

Before God King Wucan could finish, City Lord Nie erupted in anger, "Old man, you're actually coveting my 'Heavenly Bell Herb'!"

"My 'Heavenly Bell Herb' is much more precious than 'Purple Sun Flowers.' Don't think I will exchange it with you!"

As if expecting this reaction from City Lord Nie, God King Wucan smiled blandly, "Who said I wanted to trade treasures with you? Seeing as you're so confident about your candidates for the God-city War, and I'm equally confident about mine, how about we make a wager?"

"If my selections outperform yours in the God-city War, then I win, and you will have to give me your 'Heavenly Bell Herb.' Naturally, should my side lose, I will also give you the Purple Sun Flowers, and even throw in a few auxiliary herbs needed to refine the 'Purple Sun Elixir.' How about that?"