I am Master Maoshan

On the morning of the second day after the banquet, Liu Jun and his group set off at dawn on Mu Chuan's flying magic ship named Qiudong Shenzhou.

The Shenzhou is famous for its outstanding flying ability and exquisite structure, adding convenience and comfort to their journey.

The main reason was that the stay in the Ice Palace was indeed a bit long, which exceeded Liu Jun’s original plan.

He originally planned to let the students in the room experience some training on the way to the God King Palace to participate in the Ten Thousand Years Fire Ceremony, so as to increase their knowledge and strength. However, due to the urgency of time, they had to adjust their plans and decided to participate in the Ten Thousand Years Fire Ceremony first, and then find a suitable place for training on the way back.

Qiu Dong Shenzhou soared in the blue sky, like an eagle spreading its wings and soaring high. Its speed was breathtaking. In just a few hours, Shenzhou passed through the heavy clouds and mist and landed steadily outside the gate of Qianyu City, the city closest to the Palace of the God King.

Qianyu City is famous for its prosperous scene and unique cultural heritage. At this moment, it is bathed in the warm sunshine, welcoming travelers from all directions. Most of these travelers are from major invited forces, and of course, there are also those who come purely to join in the fun.

The reason why they did not fly to the Skyfire God King City where the God King Palace was located and land was because a powerful no-fly formation had been set up within a hundred miles of the God King City.

This formation was extremely powerful. Not only did it prohibit the entry of any flying magic tools, but even birds could hardly fly in the sky. Such a rule undoubtedly added a bit of mystery and majesty to the Palace of the God King, and also demonstrated its strength. After all, a formation that could cover hundreds of miles was not something that every force could operate, and the daily consumption of spirit stones was an astronomical figure.

When Liu Jun stepped off the Qiudong Shenzhou and looked at the towering Qianyu City in front of him, he couldn't help but mutter, "The Palace of the Divine King still has such a broken rule."

Elder Bi You, who was standing by, heard this and quickly reminded him in a low voice, "Hey, Grand Elder Liu Jun, please keep quiet. Now that you are in the Divine King Palace, you must be careful about your words and actions and do not break the rules here."

Elder Bi You's words were full of awe and respect for the Palace of the God King.

In addition to the young master of the Ice Palace, Mu Chuan, the shrewd elder Bi You and a dozen top masters of the Ice Palace followed closely behind. Their steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to speak of the majesty and inviolability of the Ice Palace.

At the reminder of Elder Bi You, Liu Jun curled his lips slightly, revealing an unruly smile on his face, then waved his hand and led the group slowly towards the majestic gate of Qianyu City.

Before reaching the gate, the group saw from afar a dozen guards standing at the gate of Qianyu City. These guards were wearing silver-white armor, which shone brightly under the sunlight.

They held silver spears with their tips pointing to the sky, as if ready to respond to any possible threats. Even more peculiar was that they had a pair of huge white wings growing on their backs. The wings flapped gently, bringing up breezes, making them look like gods of war descended from heaven.

"I am a birdman?" Liu Jun blurted out as soon as he saw the guards, his face full of surprise and curiosity. Although his voice was not loud, it was particularly clear in the silent atmosphere.

"My ancestor, Grand Elder Liu Jun, please watch your words and actions, watch your words and actions!" Elder Bi You was so frightened when he heard what Liu Jun said.

He hurriedly stepped forward and whispered to dissuade Liu Jun. He knew that Liu Jun was straightforward, but at this time and place, they represented the two major forces of Bing Palace and Dan Sect, and could not afford to be careless.

Elder Bi You was secretly upset. Before he set out, Elder Yi Ning had repeatedly told him to take good care of Young Master Muchuan and to always pay attention to Liu Jun's words and deeds, so as not to let Liu Jun offend too many people. After all, in this unfamiliar environment, one more enemy means one more danger.

He originally thought that this was just a trivial matter. Compared to the honor of going to the Palace of the God King to participate in the Ten Thousand Years Fire Ceremony, it was nothing. He did not take it seriously at all. But now it seems that this is really a daunting task.

Fortunately, what Liu Jun said just now was not heard by the guards, otherwise it would be troublesome. Thinking of this, Elder Bi You couldn't help but sweat secretly and became more vigilant.

"Stop!" This sudden shout was like a sharp blade in the cold wind, piercing people's hearts without any warning.

When Liu Jun and his group were about to approach the ancient and solemn gate of Qianyu City, they were ruthlessly stopped by guards wearing silver armor and holding spears.

"Guardians, what's the important matter?" Elder Bi You saw this and hurried forward with a warm smile on his face. He didn't have the airs of an Ice Palace elder at all, as if he was just an ordinary traveler. "Who are you? Where are you from? What's the matter with you coming to Qianyu City?" A fat guard walked out of the queue. He had a pair of slightly golden wings on his back, which sparkled brightly in the sun. It was obvious that he was not an ordinary guard, but at least a captain.

Elder Bi You bowed slightly upon hearing this, took out an exquisite invitation from his bosom, presented it with both hands, and said respectfully: "We are envoys from the Ice Palace and the Alchemy Sect. We have come from afar this time at the invitation of the Divine King Palace to participate in the Ten Thousand Years Fire Ceremony. Before entering the Divine King Palace, we would like to stroll around Qianyu City and rest for a few days to recuperate."

However, the fat guard did not reach out to take the invitation. He just glanced at the exquisite cover out of the corner of his eye, snorted coldly, and moved aside a little.

He knew very well that the invitation from the Palace of the Gods was of great importance. No one could imitate the mark on it, and no one dared to impersonate it.

"Pay a head fee, 10,000 divine coins per person." The guard narrowed his eyes, his fat face full of disdain, and he looked up and down at Elder Bi You and his group, as if he was looking at a group of insignificant ants. His tone was full of arrogance and unreasonableness, as if this was a matter of course.

Elder Bi You and the others were surprised when they heard this. Their Ice Palace and Dan Sect were both well-known and powerful forces. When had they ever been treated like this?

"If you don't want to hand it in, go out for a few days." The guard smiled contemptuously, as if he had expected their reaction. He spread his hands and made a gesture of "please go ahead", as if to say: "You are not welcome here, so leave if you know what's best for you."

Liu Jun couldn't stand it anymore. He couldn't help but ask, "Ten thousand? Didn't those people in front of us have ten God Coins? How come it became ten thousand when it comes to us?"

He had just seen with his own eyes that the people before him only gave ten God Coins to the guards before entering the city. Why did the fee increase a thousand times when it was their turn?
The guard glanced at Liu Jun and sneered, "They are them, and you are you. I will charge you 10,000 yuan today. What? Any objections? If you have money, come in. If you don't have money, get out. Don't be an eyesore here!"

These words were full of threats and provocations, as if to say, "If you don't know what's best for you, don't even think about entering the city."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun was furious. He resisted the urge to chop the guy to pieces. He took out a thick stack of divine coins from his arms and handed it over.

Each of these was a ten thousand-dollar divine coin, shining with brilliant light. This stack of divine coins was worth at least a million, and if counted by the number of people, it was no less than that. Liu Jun's generosity attracted the attention of everyone present.

The guard took the heavy stack of divine coins and showed a satisfied smile on his face. He counted the money and made sure it was correct before making way: "Well, not bad, you are sensible. Let's go into the city!"

Elder Bi You and the others saw this and had no choice but to swallow their anger and enter the city. They all knew that this was someone else's territory and they could only temporarily succumb to the other party's tyranny.

What surprised them now was that Liu Jun actually endured it. Everyone present knew Liu Jun's temper. After seeing the scene just now, everyone thought that Liu Jun was going to kill people.

After all, Liu Jun was known for his hot temper, and he would not let his grudges get to the point overnight. However, this time, unexpectedly, Liu Jun was not angry at all. Instead, he obeyed and gave the money, and even gave more.

Jiang Luokui was the first one in the group to get to know Liu Jun. He knew that Liu Jun was the kind of person who valued money as his life. He was willing to give so much more this time, probably as money to buy the guard's life.

Jiang Luokui was right. Liu Jun had already written a death notice for the greedy guard in his heart. Taking advantage of him? And daring to make him angry? This was simply challenging Liu Jun's bottom line. Liu Jun, who always complained about the heavens and the earth, had never suffered such humiliation. For today's incident, he would naturally find a suitable opportunity to let the guard know what true regret is.

Qianyu City was bustling at the moment. The avenue in the middle was so wide that even if thirty heavy carriages were running side by side, it would not seem crowded at all. On both sides of the avenue were all kinds of shops and restaurants, with a dazzling array of goods and tempting aromas of delicious food intertwined together, making people dazzled. The shop assistants stood at the door, enthusiastically soliciting passing customers, with smiles on their faces, as if every customer was their most distinguished friend.

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves broke the hustle and bustle. A gorgeous carriage slowly drove over, with various gems inlaid on the body, shining brightly. On both sides of the carriage, a group of attendants in gorgeous clothes followed, walking in front with a proud attitude, clearing the way for the carriage. In the carriage sat a woman in a red dress, with a beautiful face and noble temperament, as if she was a fairy from heaven.

Liu Jun's eyes were instantly attracted by the woman, and he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable feeling in his heart. He seemed to know this woman, but he couldn't remember who she was. However, at this moment, he suddenly sensed a hint of danger. He turned around suddenly and saw a burly man approaching him quietly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Before he could make a move, the red-dressed woman on the carriage raised her hand, and a cold light flashed across the sky like a meteor, flying at him at high speed and with unerring accuracy. Then, a dull sound was heard, and the sturdy man not far behind Liu Jun fell to the ground, with a thin silver needle inserted in his throat, flashing a cold light. (End of this chapter)