As soon as the token was presented, Shen Cong's eyes beside him burned with fervor.

  "My god, it's gold, or rather, purple gold. It's a thousand times more valuable than regular gold." Yuan Ye immediately snatched it over with eyes shining brightly.

  Xu Zijing and Cen Sen almost fainted upon hearing this.

  "Ah, big brother, this is a must-have token to enter the City of Hope, how can it be measured with gold and silver?" Xu Ziying said immediately.

  "It was a token of Hope City," said Yuan Ye in a low voice, casually putting the token back on the table.

  "What's wrong, Brother Yuan? This is something that many people dream of. Those who come out of Hope City are at least Soul Warrior-level experts, with unlimited prospects. You've already killed Wu Emperor Jiang Zan and have the qualifications to enter Hope City. Father has been to Hope City for you over the past few months to confirm this matter, and obtained this token. Now we just need to wait for the top 100 of the Yaoin Academy to emerge, and then you can enter Hope City with them."

  "Take a look, I may not go." Yuan Ye said naturally.

  "What!" When Yuan Ye said that, Xu Zi Jing, Cen Sen, and even the little demon girl Xu Ying were all shocked beyond measure. A three-year-old child would know what it means to enter Hope City, but Yuan Ye actually said he wouldn't go.

  "I want to take care of Xiao Xi, how can I bear to leave her alone." Yuan Ye said, holding Rui Xi's hand.

  Suddenly, everyone's impression of Yuan Ye became somewhat uncertain. For a girl, he gave up his promising future and unprecedented glory. Is this the scoundrel Yuan Ye who likes to talk nonsense and has a thick skin?

  "Lord Yuan, forgive me for speaking bluntly," said Shen Can with clasped hands at this time: "In our world, a man without real power is nothing and has no ability to protect his loved ones. This young lady's feelings for you must be very deep, but if Brother Yuan gives up entering the City of Hope because of this, it would be a pity. I'm saying that everyone who enters the City of Hope must be under thirty years old, and when they turn forty, they must leave the City of Hope. Why don't you temporarily part with this young lady and reunite after turning forty? By then, your abilities will surely be able to give her a happy and glorious life. For cultivators like us, meditating in seclusion, a hundred years pass in an instant. What's more, it's just over twenty years."

  Cen Shen's words were sincere and unparalleled, also representing the thoughts in everyone's mind. Indeed, in this world, women, material possessions, and power are all insignificant compared to true strength. Yuan Ye also felt the genuine helpfulness of Cen Shen's words towards himself. He smiled brightly and said: "Haha, I understand what you mean, Cen Shen. Who wouldn't want to enter the City of Hope? I do too, but if you ask me to abandon Xiao Xi, it's absolutely impossible. I promised Uncle Rui that I would take good care of her, this is a man's promise."

  "But elder......" Shen Can was about to say something, but was stopped by Yuan Ye stretching out his hand.

  "Brother Cen Sen, since you address me as a brother, stop being so formal. I'm a low-key person." Yuan Ye restored his usual sly expression and smiled: "Don't worry, Little Xi won't have the chance to participate in the Yaoyan Fu's Top 100 competition anyway. However, I plan to take down another Martial Emperor and then say it was her who did it. That way, we can all get in."

  Yuan Ye said so, Xu Zi Jing and Cen Sen's mouths were all wide open.

  "Brother Yuan, how can you say that killing the mighty Wu Emperor is like chopping vegetables? That Jiang Zan is just a newly promoted Wu Emperor. To be honest, apart from flying, he hasn't mastered any of the Wu Emperor's divine abilities. At most, he's just a top-notch Wu Jun who can fly. You mustn't provoke those old-school Wu Emperors for no reason." Xu Ziying reminded him kindly.

  "Don't worry, I just have this intention. The top 100 competition in the Yaoyan Prefecture isn't going to be a year later, is it? Who knows what will happen a year later? Maybe my Rui Xi won't need me and can take down a Martial Emperor by herself, haha."

  The rest of them also laughed casually, but no one took it seriously.

  Everyone ate together, all of whom were young and talented people of similar age, and soon they got along well with each other.

  At the same time, in another luxurious tavern within the city of Hunuo, a man clad in black robes walked into a superior guest room and immediately knelt down without lifting his head.

  "Reporting to Your Honor, the residence of the culprit Yuan Ye has been found. It's just nearby at the Yijia Wine Tower."

  Inside the room, a gentle breeze blew in, blowing the floating mosquito net. Inside the mosquito net, a charming beauty was leaning against a middle-aged man's body.

  In the state of Guyang, under the command of General Cui Zhihao, ranked third among the six great generals was Jiang Yuanfeng, whose strength was close to that of Emperor Wu. The beautiful woman's identity was not simple either; she was Jiang Yuanfeng's lover and also one of his four most trusted subordinates, Yin Yue, who possessed beginner-level strength in martial arts.

  Hunluo State is recognized as the weakest of the nine states in Yaoyan Prefecture, but outsiders do not know just how weak it is. Throughout Hunluo State, excluding hermits, there are only three martial emperors with a name and surname, including the state lord Xu Qian. In contrast, Gu Yang State has at least forty martial emperors, including the six great generals under state lord Cui Zhihao, each of whom has several martial emperors under their command. Jiang Zan would struggle to enter the top five in Gu Yang State, but coming to Hunluo State is almost a certainty for him.

  Gu Yangzhou is much stronger than Hun Luo State. Otherwise, Cui Zhihao wouldn't dare to insult Hun Luo State at will. This time, the master of Hun Luo State, Xu Qian, went to Hope City especially for Yuan Ye, proving that he killed Wu Emperor Jiang Zan and obtained the golden medal of Hope City. However, at the same time, the news of Yuan Ye killing Jiang Zan also spread out.

  Jiang Yuanfeng pushed away the beautiful woman in his arms and stood up from the silk tent. He was less than 1.6 meters tall, but this short stature gave people a very oppressive feeling. The black-robed youth still knelt, not daring to raise his head.

  "Alright, you can go now."

  Yin Yue's clothes were disheveled, and her enticing figure emerged from the mosquito net to help Jiang Yuanfeng adjust his attire. The young man in black immediately bowed his head and quietly left Jiang Yuanfeng's residence.

  Jiang Yuanfeng closed his eyes for a moment and said coldly: "Dai Lu, aren't you coming out yet?"

  "Adult." A low, hoarse voice sounded, and a figure appeared beside Jiang Yuanfeng. The newcomer was extremely tall, at least two heads taller than Jiang Yuanfeng, with a pair of piercing eyes. Although he was tall, he wasn't thin, but in front of Jiang Yuanfeng, he didn't show the slightest disrespect.

  Under Jiang Yuanfeng, there were four great martial emperors. The first was Yin Yue, the second was Shi Kongchen, the third was Yu Jin, and the strongest among them was Wu Di Zhongfeng's Dai Lu.

  Dai Lu's strength is almost comparable to the lower-ranked among the six great generals under Cui Zhihao, and he is absolutely the strongest among the four great masters!

  "Dai Lu, this time I've even brought you along, you should know my determination to kill Yuan Wei..."

  Dai Lu bowed his head and said, "Sir, I will immediately go avenge Young Master."

  "Uh-huh," Jiang Yuanfeng nodded, "Although Hunluo State is weak, Xu Qian is a super master who is no less than the state owner Cui Zhihao. In the Martial Emperor realm, there are almost no opponents for him. I'd better not show up myself, so this matter will be handed over to you. Remember, bring Yuan Ye back alive, I want to cut him into pieces, making him wish he were dead. Be quick, don't alert Xu Qian, and once alerted, never say it was me who sent you."

  "Yes," Yinyue and Dai Lu simultaneously bowed their heads, then transformed into two streams of light that flew directly towards the Yijiayuan Wine House.

  Looking at the two powerful subordinates flying at a terrifying speed, Jiang Yuanfeng sighed endlessly. "Son, although you have already reached the level of Martial Emperor, after all, you still grew up in a greenhouse and haven't experienced wind and rain. I blame myself for spoiling you too much, not being willing to let you participate in the battle with Bingpo Continent, otherwise, if you had walked out of that life-and-death battlefield, you would have become a terrifying Martial Emperor like Yinyue or Dai Lu, and wouldn't have ended up dying in a foreign land."