Outside the Nine Sacred City.
Zi Linling and her eight companions had traveled for three days without stopping, and finally saw the gate of the Nine Sacred City.
At the city gate, a long queue of people was waiting to enter.
The guards at the gate were diligently checking everyone's identity plates.
Zi Linling looked at the queue that stretched for at least ten miles and couldn't help but frown.
"Why are there so many people entering the city?"
Shangguan Yulin pouted and complained.
"Yes! I haven't seen so many people entering the other nine cities!" Rong Guang agreed.
Shen Liuxing raised an eyebrow and said, "Sister Zi, I'll go ahead and inquire!"
"Mm!" Zi Linling nodded in agreement.
Shen Liuxing quickly passed through the queue and approached the guards at the city gate.
Just as he was about to ask the guards, he overheard people in the nearby queue discussing.
"Tomorrow is the day the Nine Sacred Summit will be held. It is said that the City Lords of the ten cities in the Nine Sacred Domain have already arrived in the Nine Sacred City."
"The Nine Sacred Summit? Is that the grand meeting initiated by City Lord Xi of Tianzun City, concerning the life and death of the Divine Remnant Continent?"
"That's right! The City Lord of Tianzun City issued the Nine Sacred Invitation long ago, and everyone in the Nine Sacred Domain knows about it!"
"No wonder so many people have been coming to Nine Sacred City these past two days. It turns out they're here for the Nine Sacred Summit!"
"Indeed, tens of thousands of people have entered the city these past few days. It is said that all the inns in Nine Sacred City are fully booked!"
"..."
Hearing this, Shen Liuxing had already obtained the answer he wanted.
He did not ask the guards and instead relayed the information he had gathered to Zi Linling and the others.
Zi Linling suddenly realized, recalling the Heavenly Sovereign's letter that City Lord Wan Yan Zhe of Zhenzun City had received.
"Does that mean tomorrow is the fifteenth of July?"
Xuan Yuan Xun nodded and said, "Yes!"
Xi Jingran suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no!"
"What is it?"
Everyone looked at him in shock, instantly entering a state of readiness.
Xi Jingran explained, "Since all the inns are full, where will we stay?"
Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Du Zihao said reproachfully, "You brat, can't you speak properly? Why the sudden alarm?"
Xi Jingran scratched his head sheepishly.
Dan Qianqiu smiled and said, "There's no need to worry about that. Our Dan family has a large mansion in Nine Sacred City, and we can stay there!"
His words reminded Xi Jingran.
Xi Jingran's eyes lit up and he said, "That's right! Our Xi family also has a large mansion in Nine Sacred City. Why don't we stay at our Xi family's place instead?"
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Elder Du coughed twice and said, "The problem now is not where we will stay, but how we will enter the city! With this ten-mile-long queue, by the time it's our turn, it will probably be evening."
"Yes! If we keep queuing like this, we'll be driven mad!" Shangguan Yulin chimed in.
"How about I send a message to my father?" Xi Jingran suggested.
"Let me send a message to our Dan family!"
As Dan Qianqiu spoke, he took out a communication jade and was about to send a message.
"No need!" Zi Linling interrupted.
"Why?" Xi Jingran and Dan Qianqiu asked simultaneously.
Zi Linling smiled and said, "Because... the people who are here to pick us up have arrived!"
As she finished speaking, a large group of people walked out from the city.
City Lord Xi Ning of Tianzun City, City Lord Wan Yan Zhe of Zhenzun City, the old man from the Sea Venerable Shrine – City Lord Xuan Mingzi of Haizun City, City Lord Ji Hui of Yinzun City, City Lord Xuan Yuan Hao Xuan of Zhanzun City, City Lord Dan You Dao of Danzun City, City Lord Yan Hua Cheng of Du Zun City, City Lord Bao Mian of Fuzun City, and City Lord Feng Wu Chen of Muzun City – not a single one was missing.
In addition, there was a handsome man exuding an aura of nobility – City Lord Fu Tian Di of Nine Sacred City.
The appearance of the Ten Great City Lords together created a spectacular scene, immediately causing a disturbance in the queue.
"Look quickly, the Ten Great City Lords are appearing at the same time. Did something happen outside the city?"
"No, right? I haven't heard of anything major happening!"
"Judging by their expressions, it doesn't seem like anything major has happened!"
"Then what are they doing appearing at the same time?"
"..."
Those in line were all full of curiosity.
They stopped queuing and followed behind the Ten Great City Lords, wanting to see what was happening.
The queue that had originally stretched for ten miles devolved into chaos.
The first position for checking identity plates at the city gate finally became vacant.
The Ten Great City Lords ignored the onlookers and leisurely walked towards Zi Linling and her group.
Facing such a grand reception, Zi Linling and her companions remained exceptionally calm.
Soon, the Ten Great City Lords stood before Zi Linling.
City Lord Fu Tian Di of Nine Sacred City smiled slightly and said, "I am Fu Tian Di, the City Lord of Nine Sacred City. Greetings, Miss Zi!"
Zi Linling smiled charmingly and replied, "City Lord Fu is too kind! How can I, Zi Linling, be worthy of such a personal reception from City Lord Fu!"
Fu Tian Di smiled and said, "The nine City Lords have already informed me of Miss Zi's identity, and Miss Zi is indeed worthy!"
Zi Linling smiled and returned the courtesy, then cupped her fists towards the other nine City Lords and said, "Esteemed City Lords, we meet again!"
Xi Ning, Wan Yan Zhe, Xuan Ming Zi, Ji Hui, Xuan Yuan Hao Xuan, Dan You Dao, Yan Hua Cheng, Bao Mian, and Feng Wu Chen returned the salute in unison and said, "Miss Zi, we have been waiting for a long time!"
Zi Linling smiled and said, "Your actions have made me feel exceedingly honored!"
Fu Tian Di smiled and said, "Miss Zi, this is not a place to talk. Please accompany us into the city, and we can have a chat at the City Lord's mansion!"
Zi Linling nodded.
The group proceeded grandly towards the Nine Sacred City Lord's Mansion. Sudian Novels.
Watching their retreating figures, the onlookers began to discuss again.
"Who exactly is that young lady, to have such great influence that the Ten Great City Lords personally came ten miles outside the city to welcome her?"
"I don't know! There are not many people on this continent who can command such respect from the Ten Great City Lords!"
"Indeed! This young lady appears to be only in her early twenties, and she is not some reclusive master. How can she be accorded such a high level of courtesy and protocol?"
"I heard the young lady introduce herself as Zi Linling just now, but there is no Zi clan among the major powers."
"Instead of guessing here, it's better to hurry into the city. Perhaps we can get the latest news!"
"Right, right! Let's hurry into the city!"
"..."
While discussing, they rejoined the queue.
Zi Linling and her group soon arrived at the Nine Sacred City Lord's Mansion.
In the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion, they sat according to their status.
City Lord Fu Tian Di of Nine Sacred City sat in the main seat, the nine City Lords sat on the west side, and Zi Linling and her group sat on the east side in seats of honor.
Servants of the City Lord's Mansion quickly brought tea.
Fu Tian Di said with a serious expression, "All of you, withdraw. Without my command, no one is to approach this hall!"