In Violet’s view, with the Sea Serpent King as an ally, even if they couldn’t defeat the Galactic Dynasty, they could safely retreat.
Leo looked at Violet and the others, instructing, “Violet, Holden, take care of the sect.”
Then he turned to the Sea Serpent King and said, “Sea Serpent King, there’s no time to waste. Let’s set off for the Galactic Dynasty now!”
With those words, Leo summoned the Dragon Sword, his figure transforming into a streak of light as he flew northward.
Seeing Leo vanish in the blink of an eye, the Sea Serpent King snorted inwardly, “Hmph, I didn’t expect this kid to be so fast.”
The Sea Serpent King then channeled his inner power, fully utilizing the unique flying technique of the dragon clan to follow Leo.
In the high skies, a white streak and a blue streak cut across the heavens.
Neither concealed their presence, and as they passed through major cities, countless cultivators looked up in awe.
An hour later, a vast ocean appeared before them.
The water was deep blue, waves rolling across the surface as the salty sea breeze swept through the air.
Looking down, Leo knew this was the Moonset Sea.
In his view, he could see some cultivators’ ships sailing on the sea.
The Sea Serpent King appeared beside Leo and, seeing him surveying the sea, remarked casually, “The Moonset Sea is vast, several times larger than my Star Moon Lake. It’s thanks to this sea that the southern dynasties and kingdoms haven’t fallen under Galactic Dynasty’s rule.”
Leo nodded in agreement.
After defeating Makhi that day, Leo had learned more about the Moonset Sea.
Beneath its waters were three Sea Demonkin Demon Saints who had once waged war against the Galactic Dynasty, becoming enemies.
The Galactic Dynasty sought to bring the southern dynasties under its control but would have to cross the Moonset Sea, which the Sea Demonkin would not allow.
The Sea Serpent King continued with a hint of amusement, “It’s said that recently the strongest Demon Saint in Moonset Sea passed away, and the remaining two are in seclusion. That’s why the Galactic Dynasty’s Grand Envoy dared to cross the sea to subdue you.”
Leo’s expression remained unchanged as he said, “Let’s keep moving; otherwise, we might miss the Reverence Ceremony.”
With that, Leo’s figure transformed into a white streak again, flying over the vast sea.
The Sea Serpent King followed closely behind.
He could guess Leo’s intentions and plans.
In his mind, Leo was eager to reach the Reverence Ceremony to defeat the Galactic Dynasty in front of all its ruling dynasties and sects, establishing his might.
The Moonset Sea was indeed vast.
It took them over an hour to fly across its expanse.
Ahead in their view appeared ports and cities inhabited by humans.
This coastal city belonged to a dynasty under Galactic Dynasty’s rule.
Soon, they entered the airspace governed by Galactic Dynasty.
They continued flying toward the capital without concealing their presence.
As they passed city after city, countless cultivators looked up nervously, wondering which powerful figures were flying overhead.
During their flight, Leo occasionally observed the towns below.
It had to be said that in terms of architecture, town scale, and population, dynasties under Galactic Dynasty’s rule surpassed Martial Dynasty slightly.
After another hour or so, a grand city appeared in their distant view.
Sunlight from the sky fell upon towering walls over a hundred feet high.
The walls seemed forged from pure gold, reflecting a hard golden light.
Inside were towering buildings stretching as far as the eye could see.
On wide streets came the bustling sounds of people.
Leading to the city gates was a broad stone road dozens of feet wide.
At this moment, many cultivators were entering and exiting the city.
In the distant sky were streaks of light-some riding flying beasts or flying alone.
Closer inspection revealed those streaks landed before reaching a thousand feet from this grand city and entered on foot.
Leo and Sea Serpent King stood in mid-air, gazing at the city like a giant beast with narrowed eyes.
Galactic Dynasty’s capital had arrived!
The Sea Serpent King couldn’t help but remark, “Human cities are truly prosperous.”
Today was Galactic Dynasty’s “Reverence Ceremony.”
Thus, the capital’s traffic reached its peak in thirty years!
Dynasties and forces under Galactic Dynasty’s rule had already brought tributes into its palace.
Galactic Dynasty Palace
The palace was located at the city’s center, occupying an area comparable to a small external city. Its buildings were magnificently adorned with dragons and phoenixes.
Within were soldiers clad in golden armor everywhere-imposing and majestic.
Palace Main Hall – Worship Square
Worship Square was the largest square within the palace.
At this moment, thousands sat on it with strong auras; over a hundred were half-step Spirit God realm experts.
These individuals came from various dynasties and forces under Galactic Dynasty’s rule.
All sat upright with reverent expressions as they looked toward a stone platform ahead.
At the square’s forefront was a stone platform made entirely of white jade with ninety-nine steps.
On it were five massive golden thrones arranged in a triangular formation.
Each throne was crafted from spirit jade-grand enough to overlook all of Worship Square.
Five individuals already occupied these thrones.
Each exuded an aura vast and profound-their every breath harmonizing with heaven and earth-making thousands below gaze up in admiration.
“Golden Channel Dynasty Solitary Sun Sword Sect presents ten seven-grade Spirit Fruits Golden Spirit Fruits and ten thousand pounds of Fiery Sunstone-wishing Galactic Dynasty prosperity for ten thousand years!”
Below Worship Square’s white jade steps stood a middle-aged man in white respectfully addressing those on stage.
This middle-aged man was Blaze Drake, the sect master of the Solitary Sun Sword Sect, the most powerful sect in the Golden Channel Dynasty under the rule of the Galactic Dynasty. His cultivation base was at the half-step Spirit God Realm.
Among the various forces present on the square today, the highest cultivation base was also at the half-step Spirit God Realm. So, for the five Spirit God Realm powerhouses on the stone platform, the arrogant Blaze Drake could only maintain sufficient awe.
Behind Blaze Drake were more than a dozen elders and disciples of the Solitary Sun Sword Sect.
In the hands of the elders, there were ten Golden Sunfruits placed in a Ruby Box, and what the disciples carried in red wooden boxes were Fiery Sunstones.
Inside the Solitary Sun Sword Sect, there was a mature Golden Sunfruit Tree. The Golden Sunfruit Tree would bear one or two Golden Sunfruits every three years, which were extremely precious.