The South China Sea Pirate Lord became Mu Feng's eyes and ears, specializing in finding out the whereabouts of the Wutian Organization. Mu Feng was not afraid of Wei Tiande's overt and covert tactics. After all, he knew how difficult it was to clear the Xuanyin Black Water.
After the Qingtian Chamber of Commerce's fleet was repaired, it set sail again. Hundreds of sailors were killed or injured. This seems to be the norm on the desperate sea.
On the mainland, hundreds of people were killed or injured, and the Xuanji Kingdom would definitely intervene in the investigation. But here, there is no law, and no one will seek justice for the dead.
Even the sailors themselves are accustomed to such a life, living precariously with their heads in their belts.
Qu Qinghe's attitude towards Mu Feng changed, and he even often came to Mu Feng to talk about things, which made Chi Jin become more vigilant.
Unknowingly, they were approaching Parrot Island. The Qingtian Chamber of Commerce was going to take a rest on Parrot Island before heading directly to the mainland.
Mu Feng thought about Wan Shitong and finally made up his mind to go find Empress Xuanji. Maybe there, he could not only find out about his master's whereabouts, but also improve his own strength.
You must know that his goal is to go to the upper divine kingdom, and he cannot just stay in the Xuanji divine kingdom.
"Senior sister, I have some things to do. After the Qingtian Chamber of Commerce sets sail from Parrot Island, you can go with them."
Chi Jin was stunned and said quickly: "I'm with you. No matter what you do, you have to have someone to take care of you, right?"
But Mu Feng shook his head firmly this time and said, "No, I can only go by myself this time. I promise nothing will happen. You go do your own thing first. You don't have to follow me all the time."
Chi Jin was confused and his expression dimmed: "Do you think I am in the way?"
"Sister, don't think too much, I really have something to do."
Mu Feng smiled helplessly.
Chi Jin knew that Mu Feng had a secret, so he didn't force it: "Well, you must come back soon, I'll wait for you in the chess courtyard!"
After arriving at Parrot Island, Mu Feng accompanied Chi Jin on the island for a few days, and then the people from the Qingtian Chamber of Commerce set off.
Mu Feng stood on the shore and waved goodbye to them. Chi Jin stood on the side of the boat, looking reluctant to leave, with his eyes slightly red.
"You must come back!"
she shouted loudly.
The fleet was gradually out of sight, and a man slowly walked up to Mu Feng and said, "You are finally back. I thought you died on the sea of despair."
The person who came was none other than Xu Kang, the boss of Wanshitong.
"I won't die. Does what I said before still count?"
Mu Feng asked.
Xu Kang nodded and said: "Of course it counts, but you have to think carefully. Joining the guards is not an easy task. They are all very tired."
As the personal guards of Empress Xuanji and the most elite team in the entire Xuanji Kingdom, the imperial guards naturally have a lot to do, and Mu Feng is mentally prepared for this.
With the South China Sea Pirate Lord helping him find the whereabouts of the Wutian Organization, he went to the Imperial Guard not only to find the whereabouts of the Master, but also to improve himself.
"Take me there."
He said calmly.
Xu Kang nodded, took Mu Feng back to Wan Shitong's place, and arranged for Duan Junjie to send Mu Feng to the mainland. Duan Junjie also seemed very cordial after meeting Mu Feng.
"Little brother, I waited for you to come back. I knew you would be fine. I heard that the Liuyin Sect was in chaos. In order to compete for the position of the sect leader, the entire sect fell apart. How miserable!"
The leader of Liuyin Sect was Fang Wenhai before. After Fang Wenhai was killed by them, something like this happened in the sect, but Mu Feng was not happy about it.
When Fang Wenhai wanted to kill Mu Feng, he actually wanted to avenge his daughter, but he just found the wrong target. The target he wanted to take revenge on was the Wutian Organization.
To put it this way, Fang Wenhai is just a poor person, and the Liuyin Sect has also suffered an unreasonable disaster.
Duan Junjie told Mu Feng the news, originally wanting to make Mu Feng happy, but seeing that Mu Feng still had an indifferent face, he just sighed.
"Let's go, we will reach the mainland earlier than the Qingtian Chamber of Commerce."
Along the way, Mu Feng was practicing. Because Duan Junjie was there, he did not use the Wordless Golden Book, and his progress in practice was not great.
Two months later, they finally arrived at the Xuanji Divine Kingdom. Mu Feng felt a little emotional in his heart. Too many things had happened during this trip to sea, and it felt like he was in another world when he came back.
Duan Haojie led him to a teleportation array without stopping. This teleportation array was hidden under a mountain and was very secretive. Then he was teleported directly to the Tianshu Divine District, which is where the Xuanji Divine Kingdom's capital, the Divine Capital City, is located.
At this time, they were teleported directly to the divine capital city.
"These teleportation arrays were built by Empress Xuanji specifically for people outside so that they can quickly return to the capital if they need anything. You will find out when you join the imperial guard."
Duan Junjie introduced Mu Feng in a low voice, completely treating Mu Feng as one of his own.
There were white-armored soldiers guarding outside the teleportation array. Mu Feng found that the strength of the white-armored soldiers here was higher than that of the white-armored soldiers in other divine cities. Those who were in the third level were at the third level of the reincarnation realm.
And among the people guarding the teleportation array, the one with the highest cultivation level is the sixth level of the reincarnation realm! This is the divine capital, the divine city where Empress Xuanji is located. Everything under the emperor's feet looks so majestic.
The buildings around the street all look very tall, with flying eaves and exquisite structures. It's as if even the ordinary buildings on the roadside were specially designed by someone.
The city of Shendu is naturally extremely lively. Many merchants come to the city to do business every day, and it has become a trade center.
Looking up, you can see the magnificent palace. The entire palace is suspended in mid-air, emitting a dazzling light in the sun. It is extremely luxurious.
There is also a layer of golden light shield visible to the naked eye outside the palace, which looks very thick, and dense spiritual patterns appear faintly on the light shield.
This top-level formation has even surpassed the reincarnation level. It is this formation that supports the palace suspended in mid-air and sets up a light shield with amazing defensive power, turning the palace into a copper wall and an iron wall.
Of course, the daily consumption of such a formation is staggering, and only the Empress Xuanji can possess such strength. After all, in addition to a few holy places in the country, all the sacrifices must be paid to the Xuanji Kingdom.
Duan Junjie glanced at his token to the white-armored soldiers guarding the teleportation formation, and then was let go. They walked on the street, and the noisy sounds filled their ears.
Mu Feng asked: "Are you going to take me directly to see the empress?"
Duan Haojie suddenly laughed: "Little brother, how can it be so simple? Now is the time to recruit the guards. You must rely on your own strength to join the guards and let the empress see your value."
"Otherwise, why would you ask the Empress to help you?"
Mu Feng suddenly frowned. This was completely different from what he had imagined. He thought he could see the empress directly: "Master once helped the empress ascend to the throne. This kind of friendship can't let her help?"
Duan Haojie shrugged: "I don't know about this either. I can only wait for you to ask the empress in person. Joining the guards only requires a few small tests. I think you can do it!"
Mu Feng felt like he had been deceived, but when he thought about joining the Imperial Guard, he would not only be able to find out the whereabouts of the Master, but also improve his own strength, so he endured it.
Soon, they arrived outside the palace. Outside the formation light wall, there was a small door that led to somewhere unknown.
"I can only send you here. If you enter this door, you will join the selection of the guards. You did not choose to join the guards at the beginning, so you have to go through the selection again."
Duan Junjie had a hint and patted Mu Feng on the shoulder.
This made Mu Feng realize something. Is it possible that the empress is still angry in her heart?
After the Holy War of All Nations, Qi Yuan and the Empress simultaneously extended an olive branch to him.
But he chose to join the chess academy, which was considered a disgrace to the empress.
I never would have thought that after so many years, the empress still remembers this matter, and now letting him participate in the selection of the imperial guards can be regarded as a relief.
"Is this woman so vindictive?"
Mu Feng shook his head helplessly and stepped forward to open the door.
The world behind the door made him stunned for a moment. It turned out to be in a forest, with lush trees, green grass, and rolling mountains in the distance.
This door turned out to be the entrance to a small world! He looked back at Duan Junjie in surprise, and found that Duan Junjie was waving at him with a smile on his face, and then the door slammed shut.
Immediately afterwards, two powerful breaths rushed towards where he was, and appeared in front of him after a few breaths.
These were two monks at the fifth level of the reincarnation realm. They were wearing black uniforms with clouds embroidered on their chests. They had a fierce aura about them, and they looked like they were from the military.
Moreover, Mu Feng recognized that the clothes they were wearing were those of the imperial guards.
"Are you a contestant too?"
A guard came forward and asked.
Mu Feng himself was a little confused, but thinking of Duan Junjie's words, he nodded and said, "Not bad."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
The two guards looked Mu Feng up and down curiously, and then led him towards a place in the forest.
This made Mu Feng even more curious, and he couldn't help but ask: "Don't we need to ask to make sure?
What if I’m not?”
One of the guards turned around and said with a sneer: "No?
What do you think the guard selection is? It is a trial of nine deaths. Ordinary people come to participate in the trial without any problem, just to die!"
Mu Feng thought thoughtfully. The selection of the Imperial Guards is so strict. No wonder there are not many Imperial Guards, and they are known as the most elite troops in the country.
After passing through a large number of trees, they came to a clearing opened in the forest. There were already many tents here. After counting, there were twenty-two in total.
"Okay, the number of contestants is here, come out!"
The guards stepped forward and clapped their hands, and figures walked out of the tent one after another.