My slightest action was the system's limit.

Chapter 369 Star Palace (5k)

Obsidian City covers a vast area.

Every building, and even every street, is vast and boundless, and most of the buildings and streets in the city are suspended in the clouds and mist, full of magnificent charm.

A colossal beast, entirely crimson and resembling a Qilin, was riding the clouds and traversing the mist.

A man and a woman stood on the back of the fire qilin.

"This fire qilin was a demigod-level ferocious beast that my grandfather subdued deep in the wilderness plains," Zhao Zixuan said with a smile. "It is now my mount."

"A demigod-level ferocious beast?" Jiang Ye thought to himself.

He already knew that Zhao Zixuan's grandfather was a third-tier demigod, and held a very high position in Obsidian City.

Even so, capture a demigod-level ferocious beast for Zhao Zixuan to ride?
Unbelievable.

"That Uncle Yan from before," Jiang Ye asked curiously, "was he also sent by your grandfather, right?"

“Yes.” Zhao Zixuan smiled and said, “My grandfather treats me very well.”

Jiang Ye nodded slightly.

The fact that a second-tier demigod personally protected her shows that Zhao Zixuan was quite favored by her grandfather.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, Jiang Ye's expression changed: "Someone is approaching."

call!
The surrounding clouds and mist suddenly churned, and then a black dragon emerged, with a figure in purple standing on its head.

"Zhao Zhuo?" Zhao Zixuan frowned immediately upon seeing him.

"Zhao Zixuan".

"You're giving this kid way too much credit," the purple-clad youth Zhao Zhuo chuckled. "You actually personally escorted him?"

“My affairs are none of your business,” Zhao Zixuan said, frowning.

"Hehe." Zhao Zhuo wasn't annoyed at all, and said lazily, "You brought him to this banquet. Does your sister know?"

"I told you, don't meddle in other people's business!" Zhao Zixuan glared at him.

"Roar!"

As if sensing its master's emotions, the fire unicorn raised its head and roared at Zhao Zhuo.

Zhao Zhuo chuckled and said no more.

He glanced at Jiang Ye beside Zhao Zixuan, then quickly rode away on the black dragon.

Zhao Zixuan watched the other person walk away, her brows furrowing slightly, as if she was worried about something.

"Sister Zixuan, who was that person just now?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

Whether it was his imagination or not, he had just sensed a faint hostility from the young man in purple.

But it was clearly their first time meeting.

"It's Zhao Zhuo."

“He is also a son of the city lord, just like me,” Zhao Zixuan said in a low voice. “This man is a spoiled brat, and I hate him.”

"but."

“He’s not a bad person, and he has a genius older brother, so you’d better not mess with him,” Zhao Zixuan said.

"Genius brother?" Jiang Ye asked curiously, realizing that the last sentence was a reminder to him.

Avoid conflict with the other party.

“His older brother, Zhao Chen, is among the top ten on the Obsidian City’s list of extraordinary prodigies.” Zhao Zixuan said solemnly, “Zhao Chen’s strength is considered extremely outstanding among all the extraordinary talents.”

"Another point."

"Zhao Chen loves his younger brother Zhao Zhuo very much."

"That's why Zhao Zhuo developed such a spoiled and dissolute personality," Zhao Zixuan said helplessly.

As she spoke, she seemed to have opened a floodgate of words.

She poured out many stories of the past to Jiang Ye.

Soon, Jiang Ye gradually understood why Zhao Zixuan disliked Zhao Zhuo so much.

"Zhao Zhuo looks down on people outside the city? Especially the natives of the barbarian tribes?" Jiang Ye couldn't help but smile.

There are Celestial Dragons everywhere.

At this moment, Jiang Ye also understood why he had sensed that trace of hostility; it was not an illusion.

"It's alright, we'll deal with whatever comes our way." Jiang Ye didn't care.

He had already realized that Zhao Zhuo, like Zhao Zixuan, was merely endowed with the talent of a Daoist.

He only dares to act recklessly because he has a genius older brother.

But as far as Jiang Ye was concerned, as long as the other party didn't actively cause trouble, he naturally wouldn't interfere.

But if trouble comes knocking, he will never sit idly by.

"but."

"It's best to be cautious before the Black Tower is activated," Jiang Ye thought to himself, "to avoid any unforeseen complications."

For Jiang Ye, completing this god-level assessment mission is the most important thing.

Everything else can be put aside.

soon.

The fire-breathing qilin carried the two to the outside of a magnificent palace.

"Wang Ye, we've arrived."

“This is the ‘Star Palace’,” Zhao Zixuan said, pointing downwards. “All the grand celebrations and banquets in Obsidian City are held here.”

"I expect many people will come here to watch the Black Tower Trial soon."

"Hmm." Jiang Ye nodded slightly; he had noticed it too.

Because that black tower that spans the sky and earth is not far away, less than a thousand miles from this 'Star Palace'.

A thousand miles seems like a long distance.

But the Black Tower, with its magnificent and vast scale, is already right before our eyes.

Compared to the Black Tower, the 'Star Palace' below seems insignificant. But the Star Palace is by no means insignificant; it occupies hundreds of thousands of square miles and is extremely vast.

“In Obsidian City, every building is unusually large,” Jiang Ye thought to himself.

In fact, this kind of place is suitable for the strong to live in.

Like Jiang Ye, a single sprint can easily send him flying over a hundred miles.

If the space is too small, there is nowhere to even practice one's martial arts techniques.

"Whoosh!" The fire qilin carried the two of them towards the Star Palace.

"It's Zhao Zixuan's mount."

"Sister Zixuan."

"Huh? There's someone else standing next to her, who is that?"

"He's quite good-looking. Could he be Zhao Zixuan's chosen Daoist partner?"

"Looks like she's only at the early stage of the sixth breakthrough, is she just a freeloader?" Many guests below recognized Zhao Zixuan.

At the same time, they were very curious.

In the past, Zhao Zixuan had never been so close to a man.

"Boom!" The fire qilin landed on the ground with a thunderous sound.

"Sister Zixuan."

"Zixuan, it's been a long time." Many young men stepped forward and said. Most of those who came to the banquet were children of gods, or at the very least, nobles from the city, and all of them had extraordinary bearing.

But these people all respected Zhao Zixuan.

Without him!

They all knew that Zhao Zixuan was the most beloved descendant of Zhao Tiangang, a demigod, who was a third-tier demigod.

At the same time, many eyes were on Jiang Ye.

Many people are curious about Jiang Ye's identity; being able to stand next to Zhao Zixuan, he must be someone extraordinary.

"His name is Wang Ye," Zhao Zixuan introduced. "He is my distinguished guest."

"Wang Ye?"

"Among the geniuses I know, I don't think there's anyone with that name."

"There is no one named Wang Ye on the list of extraordinary talents."

"Could they be from outside the city?"

"Hello, Brother Wang Ye." Many of the young men and women had extensive networks of contacts, and although none of them knew Wang Ye, it did not prevent them from expressing their goodwill.

"Hello." Jiang Ye nodded slightly.

He had changed his clothes before he arrived, so no one noticed anything unusual.

at this time.

Rumble!
With the sound of thunder, the entire sky suddenly darkened, and an inexplicable sense of oppression descended, completely enveloping the entire area.

Immediately following, a golden ancient chariot swept across the sky and came to rest above the Star Palace, exuding a powerful and unfathomable aura.

"That's Moxin, the number one on the list of extraordinary talents! That's his car."

"He's here for the banquet too?"

"Moxin, he is the only genius in our Obsidian City to have passed the ninth level of the Black Tower. His strength is terrifying."

"He really puts in a lot of face by coming in person," the guests whispered among themselves.

At this time.

The golden ancient chariot started up, and a figure clad in golden armor appeared. He was tall and straight, with bright eyes, and exuded an astonishing aura.

"Greetings, Your Highness Mosin."

"Greetings, Your Highness," the guests bowed, clearly indicating that the figure in golden armor held a higher status than them.

at this time.

The figure in golden armor looked down.

"Zixuan, it's been a long time," the figure in golden armor said with a smile.

"Yes, you're even stronger than last time." Zhao Zixuan sighed softly, then introduced him to Jiang Ye: "This is Mo Xin, ranked number one on our Obsidian City's list of extraordinary geniuses. He has a very good relationship with my sister."

"I've long admired your name," Jiang Ye said, bowing slightly.

“Brother Wang Ye, Uncle Yan mentioned you to me.” Mo Xin smiled and said, “You are very strong.”

"Brother Mo, you're too kind," Jiang Ye said, shaking his head.

Many guests were alarmed.

"Your Highness Moxin actually said that Wang Ye is very strong?"

"What is Wang Ye's background?"

"Judging from his aura, he seems to be only at the early stage of the sixth breakthrough." The crowd whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Jiang Ye filled with respect.

At the initial stage of the sixth breakthrough, he was utterly mediocre here.

At first, many people even secretly thought that Jiang Ye was a gigolo.

But now? No one dares to think that way anymore.

"Moxin?" Jiang Ye secretly observed the other party: "He gives me a feeling of profound strength, and his strength is indeed very strong."

Mo Xin gave him the feeling that he was much more powerful than the likes of Zhou Xingkong and Wang Feifan.

Think of this.

Jiang Ye opened the panel and took a look.

[Physique: Martial Embryo Saint Body]

[Talent: Extraordinary]

"Unfortunately, we can only see the innate talent and physique, but not the specific rank," Jiang Ye sighed inwardly.

Beyond the extraordinary level, the system can only perform fuzzy detection.

However, this ability was discovered relatively early on. The fact that it has been used until now is beyond Jiang Ye's expectations.

"I wonder if it can be upgraded later," Jiang Ye muttered to himself.

The Star Palace covers a vast area and contains a large number of magnificent palaces.

Led by Zhao Zixuan, Jiang Ye has arrived at the central main building, 'Xingyao Building'.

I just entered this area.

"Ok?"

"The world here?" Jiang Ye's expression suddenly changed.

"What's wrong, Wang Ye?" Zhao Zixuan looked at him with a puzzled expression. She had been secretly observing Jiang Ye.

"The mysteries of this place seem clearer than those of the outside world," Jiang Ye said.

"Really?" Zhao Zixuan was even more puzzled; she hadn't noticed anything.

Mosin, however, laughed.

"Brother Wang is indeed astute," Mo Xin said with a smile. "The Starry Tower itself is a supreme treasure, capable of attracting the mysteries of heaven and earth to converge here."

"Of course, the difference from the outside world is not that big."

"Is this your first time here, Brother Wang?" Moxin asked with a smile.

“It’s the first time,” Jiang Ye nodded.

“Many people come here many times and still can’t notice the differences,” Mosin said with a smile. “Brother Wang noticed it on his first visit.”

"I admire this insight."

"Brother Mo, you flatter me." Jiang Ye shook his head and smiled.

A blush crept onto Zhao Zixuan's pretty face. She had never noticed this before and was hearing this for the first time.

Of course, she rarely comes here normally.

However, on the other hand, she was also happy inside.

Jiang Ye's performance proved that her judgment was correct.

"Wang Ye, come with me." Zhao Zixuan led Jiang Ye to the entrance of the banquet hall.

A woman in white stood at the doorway; she was extremely beautiful and exuded an icy aura.

“Wang Ye, this is my older sister, Zhao Zishuang.” Zhao Zixuan introduced, “Sister, this is Wang Ye.”

"I've heard so much about you." Jiang Ye bowed slightly.

"Hmm." Zhao Zishuang nodded slightly, her phoenix eyes sweeping over Jiang Ye, but she didn't say anything.

“That’s just how my sister is,” Zhao Zixuan transmitted to Jiang Ye. “Don’t mind her.”

"It's nothing," Jiang Ye smiled.

Zhao Zishuang, true to her name, is as cold as frost, both in temperament and attitude.

Just then, two more figures approached.

He was slender, but his aura was very strong.

The other person was a slender young woman, wearing a pale yellow dress, with an oval face and an elegant and refined demeanor.

Zhao Zixuan's eyes lit up, and she pulled Jiang Ye along, saying, "Wang Ye, come and get to know him."

"This is Zhao Feiyu."

“He is also among the top ten on the list of extraordinary prodigies.” Zhao Zixuan pointed to the thin young man and said, “His grandfather and my grandfather were old friends, and he is now at the peak of the seventh breakthrough.”

"That one is Bai Wei."

Zhao Zixuan introduced Jiang Ye.

Zhao Zishuang, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied, but said nothing.

"Hello," Zhao Feiyu said indifferently, seemingly unconcerned about Jiang Ye's presence.

The girl in the pale yellow dress, Bai Wei, looked at Jiang Ye with a smile and said, "Young Master Wang Ye, you are so handsome, no wonder Zixuan is so close to you."

"Sister Bai Wei."

"Don't talk nonsense." Zhao Zixuan said with a slight blush, "There are a lot of people here."

"Haha, okay."

"I'm not teasing you anymore, let's go inside." Bai Wei said, walking into the banquet hall without speaking to Jiang Ye again.

Throughout, they didn't pay much attention to Jiang Ye's existence.

The fact that Jiang Ye was brought here by Zhao Zixuan surprised these extraordinary talents, but that was all.

"Wang Ye, please don't mind."

“These people all have their own little circles,” Zhao Zixuan transmitted her voice. “You’re an outsider, so it won’t be so easy for you to integrate into them right away.”

"It's alright." Jiang Ye nodded in understanding.

He had realized that Zhao Zixuan intended for him to integrate into the extraordinary circle of Obsidian City.

But these people were either descendants of gods or nobles. Even though they were outwardly friendly towards Jiang Ye, an "outsider," there was still an invisible barrier between them.

Including Mosin.

"Integrate? There's no need." Jiang Ye shook his head secretly.

He was not originally from this world, so naturally he didn't care about these things.

For Jiang Ye, this trip was simply to see if he had a chance to obtain an eighth-tier treasure.

Soon, everyone took their seats.

Zhao Zishuang sat next to Zhao Zixuan, her face expressionless, but her eyes held a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Zixuan".

"Why did you bring Wang Ye here?" Zhao Zishuang asked telepathically.

"Sister?" Zhao Zixuan was slightly taken aback. Judging from her tone, her sister didn't seem to be very welcoming to Jiang Ye?

"Sister, he is my honored guest."

“I want him to come.” A stubborn glint flashed in Zhao Zixuan’s eyes: “I believe in Wang Ye; he will definitely be able to integrate into the extraordinary circle.”

She knew that Zhao Zishuang did not think highly of Jiang Ye.

But that's precisely why she wanted to prove to her sister that her judgment was correct.

It's not that I don't believe you.

“But Wang Ye, he’s an outsider after all,” Zhao Zishuang transmitted her voice. “He hasn’t been to the Black Tower, and nobody knows his strength. Do you expect him to be respected here?”

"If he is slighted or humiliated here."

“He might resent you for inviting him to the banquet,” Zhao Zishuang said slowly.

Zhao Zixuan was stunned.

She really hadn't thought of that angle.

"Sister, what should we do?" Zhao Zixuan said hurriedly, "I've already brought Wang Ye here, we can't just send him away, can we?"

"No need."

"You don't need to introduce anyone else to him," Zhao Zishuang transmitted her voice. "Just have him sit next to you and don't say a word."

"Okay," Zhao Zixuan replied quickly.

Soon, the banquet began.

Zhao Zishuang introduces Zhao Zixuan to the extraordinary talents in the industry.

But in reality, Zhao Zixuan recognized most of them.

Soon, the introductions were over, and everyone chatted with each other. Jiang Ye also heard some interesting things.

"Brother Moxin."

"After this Black Tower incident, you'll be heading to Huanglong Main Star, right?" The gaunt young man, Zhao Feiyu, chuckled. "I heard the Starfield Battlefield is about to open."

"Ah."

"The Starfield Battlefield is a rare opportunity to open." Mosin, clad in golden armor, sat at the front: "As the chief of Obsidian City, I must go and participate in the battle."

talking.

He looked at Zhao Zishuang, who was dressed in white: "Zhao Zishuang, you'll be going too, won't you?"

"Yes." Zhao Zishuang nodded slightly.

There was an uproar among the people.

This means that Zhao Zishuang already possesses the strength to break into the ninth level of the Black Tower!

"Starfield Battlefield?" Jiang Ye was somewhat puzzled. What was that?
"The Starfield Battlefield is a starfield battlefield pioneered by the Huanglong Civilization." Zhao Zixuan seemed to see his doubt and said in a low voice, "Participating in the Starfield Battlefield can earn a lot of Huanglong Merit. This Huanglong Merit is a huge opportunity for my sister, Moxin and the others."

"The Radiant Dragon Merit?" Jiang Ye nodded slightly.

It sounds like a reward or something given out in the military.

"Leaving aside the merits of the Radiant Dragon, there are countless opportunities in the Starfield Battlefield alone," Zhao Zixuan said softly. "Some of these opportunities are so great that even the most talented geniuses would fight for them!"

"A prodigy with exceptional talent?" Jiang Ye was taken aback.

An opportunity that even the most gifted geniuses would fight over? What kind of treasure must it be?

"It is said."

“Every time the Starfield Battlefield opens, many people break through two or even three major realms within it.” Zhao Zixuan said with longing, “After emerging, we can directly reach the Demigod Realm!”

"Even more so, some have obtained the opportunity to become gods through it."

"The treasures in the Starfield Battlefield are beyond the imagination of ordinary people." Zhao Zixuan's eyes were filled with longing.

Jiang Ye's breathing quickened.

Breaking through two or three major realms directly—is this Starfield Battlefield really that exaggerated?

Even he couldn't help but be moved!

"Of course, these are all just rumors," Zhao Zixuan added with a smile. "The Starfield Battlefield opens once every hundred years, and many of the rumors have not been confirmed."

"Wang Ye."

“If you can reach the ninth floor of the Black Tower and obtain a promotion quota to the Huanglong Main Star, you can also give it a try.” Zhao Zixuan blinked: “In Obsidian City, only my sister and Moxin can do it.”

"I'll give it a try," Jiang Ye said with a smile.

Zhao Zixuan widened her eyes slightly. You're really going to give it a try?
She said those words to make Jiang Ye realize the difficulty of the ninth floor of the Black Tower, hoping he would back down. Unexpectedly, Jiang Ye was not afraid at all, but was even eager to try.

This shocked her.

"Everyone."

Just then, a voice rang out: "The banquet has come to this point, how about I liven things up for everyone?"

Everyone turned to look, and Zhao Zixuan frowned slightly.

The speaker was a young man clad in silver armor. He had an eagle-like nose, narrow eyes, and an extremely sharp aura.

"He is Zhao Zhuo's older brother, Zhao Chen," Zhao Zixuan transmitted her voice.

Jiang Ye nodded slightly; he had already noticed.

The opponent's life energy is extremely powerful.

"I brought a treasure with me to this banquet." Zhao Chen flipped his hand, and a strange stone appeared.

The stone's surface is covered with numerous intricate patterns, which appear to be subtly rotating, giving it a rather mystical look.

"This is the 'Starry Sky Myriad Images Stone'."

"Not long ago, I spent a lot of money to get it from the black market," Zhao Chen said with a smile. "The greatest function of this item is that it can directly measure the value of everything."

"The grade of treasures, the value of opportunities, and even the potential of humankind!"

"It can measure everything," Zhao Chen said with a smile. "Anyone interested?"

After saying that,

Everyone was instantly invigorated.

Jiang Ye's eyes lit up; he knew that the treasure auction he had been most looking forward to was finally about to begin.

(End of this chapter)