Chapter 734: Adventurers of Tianyuan City (4K)
The entourage of Duke Yaoguang certainly didn't lack pomp; they had a lavishly dressed ceremonial team and chariots leading the way.
However, among the many teams traversing the World Tunnel, they didn't particularly stand out.
Compared to the vehicles of the Witch Association and the Myriad Phenomena Empire, they were like fireflies trying to compare themselves to the bright moon.
They all felt quite speechless.
They belonged to the mighty Shen Yao Empire, one of the great nations of the present, and could naturally produce a vehicle more luxurious and noble than the Myriad Phenomena Treasure Ship.
Back home, they even had the chariot used by the Saint Realm Crown.
Sometimes, when the domestic Law Realm representatives went on diplomatic missions to Yongxing or the Holy Griffin, they would use that chariot to display the empire's grandeur.
But evidently, this wasn't the case for their current journey.
Even though they were indeed representing the empire and were emissaries of Shen Yao, Duke Yaoguang and his party were very aware, as the surrounding people said,
There are huge differences between emissaries and emissaries, representatives and representatives.
The Gem Witch and Giant Elephant Duke represented the controlling forces of the Saints. If they wanted to discuss or exchange anything with the Lord of Tianyuan City, these two could agree immediately upon reaching an agreement.
In contrast, even though Shen Yao Empire could offer more bargaining chips, however...
The Yaoguang group didn't have the authority to make decisions; they were at most a mouthpiece, relaying terms back to their home country.
"The empire wants us to try to befriend the Lord of Tianyuan City, to maintain relations so that in critical times we can borrow reinforcements from Tianyuan City, but..."
Duke Yaoguang shook his head, "Many old folks in the empire still regard the Lord of Tianyuan City merely as a lord!"
In reality, they weren't insignificant themselves.
They were representatives of the younger generation, the emerging faction.
Capable enough to represent the empire in any top-level territory.
However, Tianyuan City was not just any top-level territory. Without treating Tianyuan City as a great nation, at least it should be considered as a Saint Realm-level, World-level power.
Yet, the old folks of the empire evidently still saw the Lord of Tianyuan City as merely a junior lord, a young lord.
Or rather, the empire couldn't bring itself down.
After all, the Shen Yao Empire and Tai Xuan Alliance had always been direct competitors. If the empire were to fervently 'suckle' on a territory within the Taixuan Realm, wouldn't it mean Shen Yao was far outshone by Tai Xuan?
Even though it truly was the case.
"Actually, it's not that the empire doesn't value the Lord of Tianyuan City; it's just that compared to the empire's attention, the Lord of Tianyuan City rose to prominence even faster. Who could have thought that a lord who entered the Eternal World just two and a half years ago could become a contemporary giant, with an identity and status of tremendous influence over the world."
"In any case, the empire instructed us to visit Tianyuan City, and we comply. Even if we don't achieve our goals, that's on those old folks back home."
"Though, considering the current situation, I think it might not be so easy for us to meet the Lord of Tianyuan City in person."
Duke Yaoguang sighed slightly.
Not long ago, he thought his Ascension was just within reach, confident to step into the Saint Realm and become a pivotal figure capable of overseeing numerous cities in this turbulent great age.
But, unexpectedly...
He hadn't yet reached Ascension, hadn't achieved greatness, and he could barely catch a glimpse of the Lord of Tianyuan City's back.
Even if he ascended on the spot, his identity and status would still be far less than this younger Lord of Tianyuan City.
And given the current appeal of the Lord of Tianyuan City, the heavyweight representatives carrying the Saint Realm will might not just include the Gem Witch and Giant Elephant Duke.
Indeed,
shortly,
the city circle of Tianyuan City was again in a commotion as perceptive experts recognized the newcomers.
Giant dragons soared through the sky.
But these were not ordinary giant dragons.
"It's the giant dragons from the Dragon Court Mountain Range!"
"Nowadays, with the Island of Giant Dragons having disappeared from sight, the Dragon Court Mountain Range is considered the rightful lineage of dragons."
"Though not a Great Nation-level force, incapable of garnering National Fortune, the Dragon Court Mountain Range is... stronger than the current Myriad Phenomena Empire. They have a long-standing history."
"Moreover, the Legendary Life 'Twilight Dragon' is said to have close ties with the Dragon Court Mountain Range."
"And this time, the representatives from the Dragon Court Mountain Range also carry the will of the Saint Realm."
...
"What, the Federation of All Nations is here too?"
"The Federation of All Nations is quite distant from here; it's rumored to be the country with the most Saints and Law Realms among today's great nations. Yet, their territory is vast with numerous defensive zones to guard, coupled with many internal factions, which aren't very harmonious."
"This time, the representatives from the Federation of All Nations, though not able to truly represent this large nation, are also a heavyweight figure, enough to represent the Elf lineage among the Federation!"
And the Elves, even among the Federation of All Nations, are ranked among the top three races, with a very powerful influence.
Hence, the fact that they're representing Shen Yao brings some humor to the situation.
"Now that it's come to this, let's have a meal first."
"I've heard that General Duo Lai has vigorously promoted the food industry in Tianyuan City, making its cuisine quite famous."
"In any case, the relation with Tianyuan City, that's for the old folks of the empire to worry about. Let's just consider this as a publicly funded trip."
Realizing that at this time, it might be challenging to meet the Lord of Tianyuan City.
Not only were many emissaries bringing the will of the Saint Realm, but currently the Lord of Tianyuan City must also be extremely busy.
The Grand Battle of Holy Saints had ended just days ago;