Peerless Dragon Sovereign-Chapter 514: Gu Nianxue’s Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage

Chapter 514: Chapter 514: Gu Nianxue’s Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage

Chu Nan guessed that Gu Nianxue came to find him today because the martial arts marriage tournament was about to begin.

This news would inevitably spread throughout the entire Imperial Capital, and if he were to find out, he definitely wouldn’t turn a blind eye and would surely participate in this grand event.

That would inevitably lead to contact with the Eldest Prince Ji Wudao, and whether win or lose, Chu Nan would form an irreconcilable grudge with the Royal Family, bringing life-threatening consequences.

Thinking of this, Chu Nan let out a bitter laugh and said, "Gu Nianxue, you truly are too foolish."

"Since you don’t want me to appear at the tournament, I will definitely go. As for Eldest Prince Ji Wudao, I’ll use my strength to make everyone know that I, Chu Nan, am no longer an ant at your mercy!"

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed quickly.

The Ma family set up the martial arts stage for the marriage tournament in a spacious plaza in Ba Yang City.

The news of the Cold Ice Battle Body Gu Nianxue’s martial arts marriage tournament spread like wildfire throughout the entire Imperial Capital, attracting the attention of countless martial artists.

Be it the loose cultivators with no background or the major strong races, all had their eyes focused on this martial arts marriage tournament.

As the tournament began, a large number of martial artists, whether to test themselves or just join the excitement, flocked to the venue, and in less than an incense stick’s time, it was nearly full.

Only the seats reserved for the Royal Family and strong races were still unoccupied.

Chu Nan walked through the streets of Ba Yang City, with Zhi Tianping, who had recently advanced to the Third Heaven, by his side.

Originally, Chu Nan intended to come alone to the martial arts marriage tournament, but Zhi Tianping also wanted to join the fun since he just finished his closed-door cultivation and wished for some fresh air.

Reluctantly, Chu Nan had to bring him here.

Along the way, Chu Nan saw continuous streams of people heading toward the martial arts stage, eager to witness the elegance of Gu Nianxue.

"The Imperial Capital seems more prosperous than when our Zhi family was present," Zhi Tianping said, glancing at the surrounding martial artists, his expression somewhat uneasy.

Today’s Ba Yang City is far more prosperous than the one recorded by the Zhi family, which made Zhi Tianping, who always wanted revenge against the Royal Family and strong races, quite aggrieved.

Knowing that revenge would be fraught with difficulties.

Chu Nan said calmly, "The Imperial Capital gathers nearly all the Spiritual Energy of the Celestial Crossing Realm, and as time goes on, the gap between it and other areas only widens."

"If this pattern continues for thousands of years, perhaps not even a single Divine Light Realm Martial Artist will emerge from the provinces."

Chu Nan’s words were not alarmist; the Royal Family and strong races, by drawing resources from the entire Celestial Crossing Realm to the Imperial Capital, had crafted the current situation of the provinces.

Take Qingxuan Province, for example; it doesn’t even have a single Cloud Sea Realm martial artist. Other provinces’ strongest are but at the Cloud Sea Realm.

An entity as colossal as the Spirit Corpse Sect is nothing but an ant in front of the Imperial Capital.

The Desolate Ancient Holy Hall and Slaughter Emperor Sect, pushed to Nanmo Province, appear as if they are eyeing Qin Kingdom, but in reality, are barely surviving.

If this trend continues, in ten thousand years, it’s likely there won’t even be a martial artist outside the Imperial Capital.

Qin Kingdom’s means are extraordinary, making even Chu Nan feel a chill down his spine.

The Imperial Capital’s prosperity is built upon the blood and flesh of countless beings outside of it in the Celestial Crossing Realm, and it’s nearly unshakeable!

If Chu Nan hadn’t had various fortuitous opportunities, even if he gave his all to reach the Imperial Capital, he might have been no more than an ant.

Zhi Tianping’s face was gloomy; once, they too were part of a strong race but were ousted from the Imperial Capital by other strong races midway.

"Chu Nan, you must be extremely careful this time."

"That Ji Wudao, who has a chance to become the future Emperor Qin, is probably not easy to deal with."

Finally, he changed the topic, kindly reminding him.

Chu Nan, however, showed no fear; instead, he displayed a look of eager anticipation and said, "It’s not like I’ve never killed a Royal Family member. No matter how strong Ji Wudao is, I don’t fear him!"

At his current level, he stood among the higher echelons of the Celestial Crossing Realm, and not many could threaten him.

Zhi Tianping didn’t deny it; at this moment, he had to admit that Chu Nan had surpassed him, which he accepted wholeheartedly.

In his view, compared to Chu Nan, no genius in the Celestial Crossing Realm was worth mentioning, even those with special constitutions were far inferior.

Zhi Tianping was convinced that as long as Chu Nan remained alive, there was a real possibility of helping the Zhi family take revenge against Qin Kingdom in the future!

"Chu Nan, at that time, you can’t hog all the spotlight."

"My Zhi family martial artists have been driven out of the Imperial Capital for many years. This time, I also want to defeat some strong race martial artists to show them the Zhi family is back!"

Hearing Zhi Tianping’s words, Chu Nan smiled wryly but didn’t stop him.

The hatred Zhi Tianping held against the Royal Family and strong races was deeply ingrained from childhood, so Chu Nan wasn’t surprised by his feelings.

Chu Nan wouldn’t stop him; he would even assist Zhi Tianping. After all, since leaving Nanmo Province, Zhi Tianping had helped him greatly. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Alright, then let them witness it well!" Chu Nan said with an expression of arrogant confidence, striding into the martial arts tournament venue.

The entire venue was jointly built by the Royal Family and the Ma family, exuding grandeur, surrounded by auspicious clouds.

All around were tall pavilions, with tens of thousands of seats nearly fully occupied.

The stage itself was a terrifying hundred zhang across, and even the stones used to construct it were incredibly precious, emanating dense Spiritual Energy.

Outside the venue, patrolling armor-clad soldiers surveyed, including some Cloud Sea Realm martial artists maintaining order.

The martial artists of the strong and royal races were already seated high up in the pavilions, looking down over the entire venue, and even the Ancestor Sect had powerful figures present here.

Today, the tournament was spearheaded by the Eldest Prince, and all influential forces in the Imperial Capital knew the significance, appearing to congratulate Ji Wudao.

Chu Nan and Zhi Tianping entered the venue without drawing any attention due to the sheer number of people.

Once seated, Chu Nan’s eyes flashed upon seeing Gu Nianxue waiting at one side of the martial arts stage for the tournament to begin.

Gu Nianxue, dressed in azure, wore a luxurious golden crown, her exquisitely beautiful face accompanied by a cool demeanor attracted numerous gazes.

Beside her stood Gu Qiu in the Yang Wheel Realm, his brows furrowed deeply, sighing incessantly.

Witnessing this scene, Chu Nan secretly clenched his fist, his eyes hiding intense battle intent.

Boom!

Suddenly, a drumbeat akin to thunder reverberated throughout the venue, the deafening sound instantly silencing the chaotic crowd.

Another woman, resembling Gu Nianxue, ascended the stage; Chu Nan recognized her as Ma Liu Niang, who previously took Gu Nianxue away.

Ma Liu Niang, who was only in the Yang Wheel Realm back then, had broken through to the Divine Illumination Realm, thanks to the family resources tilted in her favor due to Gu Nianxue.

Her expression was exhilarated, with a constant smile because Ma Liu Niang knew that after this martial arts marriage tournament, Gu Nianxue would marry the Eldest Prince, possibly becoming the mother of the nation.

And Ma Liu Niang would become the Empress’ mother, controlling the entire Ma family!

"Ladies and gentlemen, the martial arts marriage tournament is about to begin. Today, the Ma family is honored to have the Eldest Prince gracing us. Please welcome the Eldest Prince!"