The chaotic battlefield, the Emperor's Palace.
This was a magnificent capital city, enveloped by a vast golden barrier whose terrifying pressure could prevent any dark creature from approaching.
Outside the massive capital, there were also large and small cities and villages, like satellites, with many civilians residing within them.
Before seeing the capital of the Emperor's Palace, Ye Ling would not have imagined that there could be such peaceful places within the chaotic battlefield.
Tian Xing arrived outside the capital and looked at the huge golden barrier in front of him, sighing, "This is the capital of the Emperor's Palace, Shan'e City. I used to dream of leveling this city, but I never thought I would come here as a guest one day."
Ye Ling, standing beside him, chuckled, "This Shan'e City is indeed grand and spectacular, its scale no less than Tian Xing City. I see many nations have formed within, with civilians living there. To avoid disturbing them, let's enter in a normal manner."
Tian Xing nodded, "I'll listen to you."
"Let's go in."
Ye Ling smiled slightly, directly tore open the space in front of him, and entered the barrier with Tian Xing.
Upon entering the barrier, the environment completely changed.
The sky inside the barrier was not dim and oppressive like outside the chaotic battlefield. Instead, it was bright and sunny, and the surrounding air was incredibly fresh. The environment was filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, making it look like a real world.
As Ye Ling brought Tian Xing to the gates of Shan'e City, a team of fully armed city guards descended from the sky. On the towering city walls, thousands of meters high, a large number of soldiers appeared, operating massive crossbows and aiming them at Ye Ling and Tian Xing.
In an instant, Ye Ling and Tian Xing were locked onto by countless powerful auras.
Tian Xing was not surprised by the defensive strength of Shan'e City. He said to Ye Ling, "This city is, after all, the capital of the Emperor's Palace, where the strong of the Emperor's Palace are gathered. There is even a True Creation God within. Previously, a million-strong army I led approached within a hundred thousand miles of the Emperor's Palace capital, only to be crushed by a single palm from a powerful being in this city."
Ye Ling sighed, "It seems your dark army has also suffered greatly in the chaotic battlefield... No wonder you betrayed the Lord of the Upper Realm so easily."
The moment Ye Ling entered the barrier, he felt at least three Creation Gods' auras locking onto him. The giant crossbows on the city walls each contained infinite power.
Each giant arrow shot from those crossbows likely possessed the power of a full-force strike from a Chaotic Dominator.
Not to mention the extremely terrifying killing formations hidden within Shan'e City. If the dark army had not been personally led by the Lord of the Upper Realm, they likely would not have been able to breach this city.
A general in white armor, with the cultivation of a Great Dao Immortal Lord, walked out from the guard forces and asked Ye Ling and Tian Xing, "May I ask where the two of you come from?"
Ye Ling politely said to the general, "My name is Ye Ling. I am the previous Chosen One of the main timeline. I have matters to discuss with the Emperor of the Emperor's Palace. Please have the general inform them."
"The previous Chosen One?"
The general's pupils contracted sharply upon hearing Ye Ling's words. He then placed his hand on the sword at his waist and asked Ye Ling, "Chosen Ones entering the chaotic battlefield are directly brought into the inner city of Shan'e, where they are greeted by specific personnel. If you are the Chosen One, why did you enter from outside the barrier?"
Seeing the general's wary expression, Ye Ling smiled helplessly and explained, "There was a slight accident. I was ambushed by the Lord of the Upper Realm, and I used some means to deceive the heavens and escape death. For this, I also lost my identity as the Chosen One. After entering the chaotic battlefield, I was randomly teleported to the side of the dark creatures. It took me a great deal of effort to find this place."
"You evaded the personal interception of the Lord of the Upper Realm?" The general looked at Ye Ling with suspicion, not believing his words.
However, although the general was suspicious, he could also sense Ye Ling's power.
Anyone who could pass through the barrier could not be an ordinary person.
The general composed himself, bowed to Ye Ling, and said, "My lord, please allow me to report. Please wait outside for a moment."
"Please understand. After all, cultivators who fall into the chaotic battlefield are a mixed bag. Moreover, due to the recent plan of the dark creature Tian Xing, many spies have infiltrated the city. We dare not let anyone in casually."
Ye Ling glanced at Tian Xing with a smile, then said to the general, "Thank you for your trouble, General. We will wait outside the city."
"Thank you for your understanding."
The general bowed to Ye Ling, then instructed the surrounding soldiers to keep an eye on Ye Ling and Tian Xing, and flew back into the city to report to his superior.
After the general left, Ye Ling couldn't help but tease Tian Xing through telepathic communication, "It seems you've caused quite a bit of trouble for the Emperor's Palace. Fortunately, you followed me."
Tian Xing replied, "I apologize for my past actions. If possible, I am willing to make amends to the Emperor's Palace."
Ye Ling chuckled, "I think it's best not to. If they knew your true identity, we might not even be able to enter the city. You should use a different alias."
Tian Xing asked, "Then what should my alias be?"
Ye Ling replied without hesitation, "Just call yourself Wang Li Ren."
"Wang Li Ren?" Tian Xing was startled. "Isn't that the alias you use? And this is clearly a man's name. Is it okay for me to use it?"
Ye Ling smiled, "It doesn't matter. I'm used to it anyway, and I'm too lazy to think of another name."
"Alright then."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Tian Xing said no more. After all, it was just an alias, and it didn't matter what it was.
Not long after the general left, he flew out from the city again, bowed to Ye Ling and Tian Xing, and respectfully said, "You two may enter. However, before you do, please allow me to perform a simple identity registration."
Saying that, the general looked at Tian Xing and asked, "May I ask, madam, what is your name?"
Tian Xing replied, "Wang Li Ren."
"Wang Li Ren?"
The general was stunned and looked at Tian Xing with surprise, as if finding it strange for such a beautiful woman to have such a name. However, he didn't press further and instead asked, "What is your identity?"
Tian Xing: "Ye Ling's bodyguard, responsible for his safety."
"Bodyguard, huh..."
The general looked at Ye Ling and asked with a smile, "I didn't expect Lord Chosen One to need a beautiful bodyguard?"
Ye Ling chuckled lightly, "General, don't underestimate her. Her strength is far above mine."
Upon hearing Ye Ling's words, the general's expression changed slightly.
He couldn't sense how strong Tian Xing was and had assumed she was just a female companion Ye Ling brought along. Now, hearing Ye Ling say this, he dared not joke any further and quickly bowed to Tian Xing, "Miss Wang, I beg your pardon."
Tian Xing didn't mind and said, "It's nothing. Can we go in now?"
"Of course."
The general nodded, then turned to the city guards and shouted, "Open the gates!"
Rumble!
The massive city gates slowly opened, and countless powerful auras emanated from within!
The interior of Shan'e City was revealed to Ye Ling and Tian Xing at this moment.
And when Ye Ling saw the woman standing behind the city gate, he couldn't help but be stunned.
"Xuan, Xuan Yu?"