1419 Invincible Heaven
As Yuan recalled his time as the City Lord of the City of Xian, he opened the doors to the Invincible Heaven and entered it.
The first floor served as the lobby, where his citizens would frequently line up to discuss their grievances with the city, among other matters. During his time as the City Lord, Tian Xian would seek advice from the citizens to improve the city's lifestyle.
"My name is… I live at… I am here today because I have an issue with my neighbor…"
"I am… I have a business at… I am here to see if I can delay my taxes this month due to…"
The citizens visited Tian Xian for all sorts of reasons, even minor issues that weren't related to the city at all. Normally, such requests would only be deemed a waste of time and immediately turned away, but Tian Xian listened to everyone, regardless of how insignificant it may seem. Because of this, he was trusted by all of the citizens, as well as being highly respected by them. And it was to the point where some would claim that the citizens trusted their City Lord more than their own family.
The second and third floors served as waiting areas for these citizens.
From the fourth floor and upward, Tian Xian utilized the space as training rooms and living quarters for his soldiers. The Invincible Heaven was crafted using precious materials capable of withstanding blows from even immortal cultivators, and each floor could easily accommodate several people.
Despite its towering height, Tian Xian considered it an unnecessary extravagance, a waste of resources. However, the builders were resolute in creating a structure befitting his status, resulting in the magnificent pagoda that could accommodate thousands despite being intended for a single occupant.
"Good morning, City Lord!"
"City Lord, do you have a minute to spare? I would like to test out a new technique that I've recently created on you!"
Everyone in the City of Xian held deep love and respect for Tian Xian. He had transformed a humble backwater village, devoid of any significant resources, into a formidable and wealthy city boasting its own military might, surpassing even many major cities in the region.
Tian Xian himself was a formidable warrior, renowned far and wide as an undefeated prodigy capable of beating opponents an entire realm above his own cultivation. Also known as the God of War, his mere presence instilled a sense of security among the citizens, granting them peaceful slumber devoid of worry, akin to that of newborn infants.
At the pinnacle of the Invincible Heaven rested Tian Xian's work chamber, affording him a vantage point from which he could survey the entirety of the city below while seated on this majestic seat, his presence resembling that of a god.
Upon reaching the summit of the pagoda, Yuan removed the thick layer of dust on an object that had settled over millions of years, revealing the gleaming surface of the golden throne beneath, before taking his seat upon it.
As he sat on the throne, even more memories flowed into his mind.
"City Lord, the Celestial Emperor's messenger is here to request your aid once again…" A soldier approached him with a troubled expression, relaying the news.
"Hmph. No matter how many times he sends his messengers, my answer will always be the same. I have no interest in aiding him in a war that was created by his own ego and obsession. I will not send my soldiers to their death for someone like him."
Unfortunately for the Celestial Emperor, Tian Xian wasn't some pushover and immediately got rid of these soldiers who dared to threaten his city. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
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