Compared to the looser factions of the West, members of Eastern factions have closer ties. Because the East is rife with dragon veins, numerous demonic beasts and natural disasters, and a diverse mix of races, the major factions, for self-preservation and unity, have organized extraordinary individuals to study and fight full-time since ancient times.
As a result, factions gradually formed and their relationships became closer.
The Western Continent was so powerful during the Mercury Dynasty that it made other alien races extremely weak. The royal power also did not want to see any faction have too much influence. Therefore, although factions have always exchanged skills, it was not as strict as in the East.
Those Western factions gradually evolved. Some became the glue between aristocrats and merchants, such as the White Cross Sword Sect; some became academic organizations, such as the Alchemy Faction of Lurna; and some became religious-like groups, such as the Holy Land Church and the Shamans on the grassland.
In the Western Continent, there was a dynasty first, and then many factions were established after the Mercury Dynasty split. In the Eastern Continent, there were major factions first, and then the major factions united to fight against each other, and finally they returned to a unified dynasty. There is an essential difference between them.
The banquet was filled with a lively and noisy atmosphere, with many people discussing recent world events. Finally, everyone started discussing the biggest event of the year.
"Two months from now, the once-a-decade Red Tower Sword Fight will be held by the Mirror Lake in Luojing."
"Heroes from all over the world are coming. It is said that the winner will enter the Burning Tail Dragon Feast during the Autumn Moon Lantern Festival and be awarded a purple tassel."
"I wonder what other amazing people are emerging in the world right now."
"I heard that in the Hundred Barbarian Continent, there is a man who slew an eighth-level dragon with his bare hands, dragging it for a thousand miles, and terrified thousands of people. He might be the best in the world."
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"Or maybe that young master from the West Sea in Longquan Bay, who is as wealthy as a nation, has countless resources and numerous top-tier treasures, and could also compete for the top spot in the world."
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"Haven't you heard that Su Denglou, the genius of the Qinglian Xijian Palace who has been a genius for a hundred years, is the current Sword Master and the leader of the sword sect. Only then can he reach the top." Everyone talked about it, talking about the geniuses in the world today, until someone finally put forward another opinion.
"Brother Gu Lie, you have traveled all over the world and fought against the best talents from the twenty-four sects without ever being defeated. It is amazing that you have turned a blind eye to such a brave hero..." A disciple stood up and loudly spoke of Gu Lie's deeds, including but not limited to going deep into the mountains, slaying demons, traveling around most provinces and counties in the world, and testing various skills and magic.
For a moment, everyone in the venue was fascinated by what they heard, and their expressions as they looked at the man at the top gradually changed.
Finally, everyone toasted, and Gu Lie thanked him and drank, responding enthusiastically. Several bottles of fine wine were drunk one after another, and then there was another round of heated discussion until the night gradually deepened and everyone gradually left.
Loran Hill sat by the fence, holding a large gray-blue cat in his arms, looking at the night view of the mountains outside the window. Scattered lanterns were reflected in the river, and occasionally the wind blew through the copper wind chimes under the eaves, making a cool sound.
She was not interested in the so-called Red Tower Sword Fight and the competition for the title of the best in the world. Instead, she was thinking about the people she knew in the academy in the past. Maybe some of them were in Luojing, and she could go and see them then.
"Junior Sister Luo Lan, are you here to enjoy the night view?" The banquet gradually ended, and Gu Lie walked slowly over, reeking of alcohol. In his hand, he was holding a wine glass filled with amber wine.
"Well, Senior Brother Gu Lie, haven't you finished drinking yet?" The girl turned her head, Yin Xue's hair sliding across her collar, and answered softly.
Looking at the quiet girl in front of him, Gu Lie felt himself sober up a little. He brought a wooden chair over and sat down opposite Luo Lanxier, looking at the night outside the restaurant.
“It’s a beautiful night.”
"Come to think of it, I haven't been back for several years. This time I'm returning on the pretext of my junior sister." He leaned back in the wooden chair, placed the wine glass on the fence, and spoke slowly.
"Has Junior Sister Luo Lan ever been to Luojing?" After a moment of silence, Gu Lie asked again.
"Not yet. I heard it's very prosperous there." Loran Hill looked down at the big cat in his arms, and stroked the fur behind its head with his hand. The cat squinted its eyes and made a comfortable sound.
Meow~
"Our sect will also participate in the Red Tower Sword Fighting event this time, and I will probably lead the team." Gu Lie talked about the recent arrangements of the sect.
"Junior Sister Luo Lan is going with you. If you have the support of the disciples in the sect, I'm sure the royal family in Luojing won't dare to bully you."
"The royal family of the dynasty, do they have a bad reputation now?" Loran Hill touched the big cat's head, then put it back on the ground, watched it stretch lazily, and then ran away lightly.
"This is hard to describe." Gu Lie picked up the wine glass again and took a small sip.
"Just as there are good and bad people in the world, not all royal descendants are excellent. Some of them are used to a life of luxury and are inevitably spoiled."
"Junior Sister Luo Lan may not know that the current emperor has many children and descendants. There are about a hundred imperial daughters and sons combined. There are also several kings of the same generation as the emperor. Their descendants, including princesses and princes, are even more numerous. The royal family is a very large group."
"In order to limit this and avoid negative influences, not every descendant of the emperor will be given a title. Most of them are just ordinary sons and daughters of the emperor, and only a small number will be given the title of princess or king."
"So..." Loran Hill looked at his senior brother curiously.
"So some people may make things difficult for you out of jealousy." Gu Lie said his guess. He has a wide range of friends and naturally knows the behavior of those royal family members.
"You don't have to look too highly upon the royal clan. There are quite a lot of idiots among them, haha." He laughed as he said this, as if he had taught such people a lesson before.
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