"Emperor Yan's surname is Jiang, so the Yan clan naturally also has the surname Jiang!" Xiang Tu was somewhat puzzled, seemingly wondering why Shen Qian would ask such a question.
"Jiang...and who is that Gao Zhe envoy?"
Shen Qian then realized that he had just asked Gao Zhe a very stupid question, and frowned.
“The Envoy Gao Zhe must be from the lineage of the Protectors. They all have the surname Gao. I heard my father say that it seems that only they have this surname…” Xiang Tu recalled.
"Protect the Way?" Shen Qian was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics, but I don't know when it started, but warriors calling themselves 'Guardians of the Way' appeared within the human race. They are found throughout all races, including all five major races. It is said that even the leaders of the five major races respect them..."
Xiang Tu scratched his head and told Shen Qian everything he knew.
"Guardians of the Way..."
As he pondered these three words, he felt somewhat lost.
However, it was clear that this was not a secret that someone at Xiangtu's level could know, so Shenqian did not pursue the matter further.
...
After observing Shen Qian, it was determined that the speed of this airship should be over a thousand kilometers per hour, which was no less than that of modern airplanes. Several hours later, as the sky began to lighten, Shen Qian, who was sitting quietly in the room, opened his eyes.
He could feel the airship slowing down; clearly, they had reached their destination.
He woke up the girl who was curled up beside him. Yuejun opened her eyes and was initially panicked as if she were in a nightmare. But when she saw Shenqian's face, she felt relieved and gave Shenqian a sweet smile.
Shen Qian knew that Yue Jun was originally a lively girl at heart, but after experiencing the changes in her clan, her personality had become somewhat introverted.
He sighed inwardly without saying much, and called for Yuejun to get up.
After the two finished packing and left the room, many young people were already excitedly shouting and running towards the bow of the ship, looking down curiously.
Shen Qian also brought Yue Jun to the bow of the ship. With others making way for him, he easily found a spot with an excellent view. He supported Yue Jun, and while Yue Jun cautiously peered over his shoulder, Shen Qian also looked down.
As the airship descended, the clouds dispersed, revealing a vast, green plain with a flowing river below.
On the plains surrounded by various grains, a large area of stone buildings, already taking the shape of a city, stood tall, with countless people vaguely visible.
In the air, groups of soldiers riding birds and carrying weapons would occasionally fly by, patrolling the territory.
"Brother Chenqian, this place is so magnificent..."
Moonhawk had never seen a city that could accommodate millions of people, and he was deeply shocked.
Shen Qian was also very shocked. Of course, his shock did not come from the city itself, but from... the huge statue standing in the center of the city.
It was a human figure that was over a thousand meters tall.
It is made entirely of a special blue stone, which shimmers with a golden luster in the morning dew.
He was a middle-aged man with a weathered face but incredibly bright eyes. He wore a long robe, held an open book in one hand and a cauldron in the other, and stood between heaven and earth, gazing into the distance.
His face was so lifelike that, although Shen Qian had never seen this middle-aged man before, he was momentarily captivated by his charisma.
"That was Emperor Yan, Shennong."
Gao Zhe's voice suddenly rang out from behind, "Everyone, welcome to the Yan Clan."
...
The airship landed on a wide open area outside the city, where dozens of airships of varying sizes were parked, clearly the Yan Clan's private landing pad.
According to the itinerary, Shen Qian and the others will stay here for a day, and after meeting up with all the other geniuses gathered by the Yan Clan, they will head to the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races together.
After passing through the checkpoint at the city gate, the group entered the massive city named "Yan" under Gao Zhe's guidance.
Walking on the wide street that could accommodate dozens of people side by side, unlike the others who excitedly looked around, Shen Qian kept his eyes narrowed as he examined the statue of Emperor Yan in the center of the city.
To successfully obtain that half of the "Compendium of Materia Medica," demonstrating one's strength to attract Gao Zhe's attention is only the first step; the real challenge lies ahead.
Shen Qian had just tried to activate the AFK command, but the system did not respond. Shen Qian instantly realized that NB was probably useless.
The system's search range can reach a radius of fifty kilometers, and this is the center of the Yan tribe, so the "Hundred Herbs Classic" must be stored here.
Since the system cannot find the target, it can only mean that the "Compendium of Materia Medica" is not in a place that can be easily accessed.
Gao Zhe led everyone to a place that resembled a post station. After settling the others in, he waited quietly at the entrance of the courtyard.
A short while later, Shen Qian, who had settled the Moon Falcon, came out and nodded to Gao Zhe. Gao Zhe then led the way, taking Shen Qian towards the center of Yan City.
The place where the Yan Clan leader lived was not the palace he had imagined, but just a low-rise building that was enclosed by a fence.
Apart from the subtle decorations on the edges that hint at something extraordinary, there's nothing particularly special about it.
But Shen Qian's expression turned serious.
He vaguely sensed the oppressive feeling in the air, a feeling that was subtle yet pervasive.
Super-level powerhouse!
There are super-powerful beings here who could pose a deadly threat to Chen Qian.
The exact number is uncertain, but their cultivation level is most likely above that of a king or marquis.
However, this was within Shen Qian's expectations. After all, they are the five major clans, and it is impossible for them not to have high-end combat power to oversee them.
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