“So, that’s the Imperial City?” all the contestants murmured to themselves, astounded by the sight.
Meng Lei’s gaze, however, had been captured by a gigantic tower that rose all the way into the clouds. That gigantic tower stood erect in the very center of the Imperial City like a holy tree that led into the heavens and connected the heavens and earth.
Big and tall!
Lofty and majestic!
One couldn’t see to the top of it!
Meng Lei couldn’t help but think of the Korin Tower in Dragon Ball1—that gigantic towering tower certainly bore a light resemblance to Korin Tower!
“That’s the Dragon God Tower!”
Upon noticing Meng Lei’s line of sight, President Fred twisted his beard and smiled as he said, “It’s the divine weapon protecting the Dragon God Empire. You can try challenging it during the exchange competition.”
“Alright!”
Meng Lei gave a heavy nod in response. He held great interest in the tower—he wanted very much to know how many levels he could reach.
The sky above the Imperial City was a no-fly zone. Apart from Saint Domains, all flying magic devices and flying mounts were prohibited from flight.
Left with no other choice, the Floating Beast could only land at a harbor outside the Imperial City. Then, Meng Lei and the rest rented a magic carriage and sped off toward the Imperial City.
The city gates were bigger and taller than any Meng Lei had ever seen in the past. Teams of golden-armored sentries guarded the gates and scanned every merchant and vehicle entering the city.
“The Imperial City was built 40,000 years ago.
“At that time, the Beast People Empire’s rule was starting to break down. As Heaven’s Vault Continent sank into unprecedented turmoil, all the various races that had laid low and silent emerged one after another.
“Unwilling to fall behind others, our Colossal Dragon forefathers also led 3,000 Colossal Dragons and flew out of the Dragon Island, beginning their noble conquest of Heaven’s Vault Continent!
“In the end, under the leadership of the founding Dragon Emperor, our Colossal Dragon forefathers forged through various troubles. It was only after several thousand years of efforts and battles that the current Dragon God Empire exists!”
Chapter 142: No. 1 In History, Timon Barton
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Whilst riding the lavishly decorated magic carriage, everyone looked around curiously at their surroundings.
The streets were wider, smoother, and more level than the kingdom’s.
The shops were more prosperous, and there were more of them than in the kingdom.
The buildings were taller and grander than the kingdom’s.
The population was denser and more complex than the kingdom’s.
Among the passersby going to and fro were Taurens with ox heads, Demi-Fairies with pointy ears, as well as Demigiants that towered at several meters tall...
But of course, what there was in abundance were still humans and Dragon People.
“The Imperial City’s degree of prosperity is something far beyond the capital city’s.
“The population is denser here, so there is naturally a higher concentration of experts here. And there is an astonishingly high number of influential officials and nobles.
“Even with just a casual turn of the head, you may just bump into an Earl. Therefore, during this period where the exchange competition is ongoing, all of you’d better behave and refrain from making any trouble, lest you rile anyone that you shouldn’t be messing with and embarrass the six of us old fellows...”
“Yes, President!”
With regard to the academy presidents’ repeated advice, Meng Lei felt it even more keenly because ever since he had stepped into the Imperial City... the system’s voice notifications had never once stopped!
“Ding! Assimilation successful. Host’s Physical Body Constitution +116!”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. Host’s Wealth +1,290!”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. You have obtained the Third-Grade Spell...”
Meng Lei had already fallen in love with the system’s voice at some unknown point in time. Although it sounded icy cold, and emotionless, the moment an extended period of absence came about, he would end up anxious and restless as if something was lacking in his life.
Upon hearing the system’s constant voice notifications at this moment, Meng Lei felt greatly soothed, especially when he saw how his various attributes were continuously being refreshed. One could just imagine how pleased he was.
As expected, one certainly ought to come to big places like this more often. The attributes here were the plumpest and most fertile, as well as the highest in volume. His gains from being just a short while here could already match up to what he got in an entire day elsewhere.
Sweet!
By the time their group reached the inn, three hours had already gone by. They entered the inn and went through the check-in procedures.
And then, the academy presidents began their lectures.
“We have to assemble at the Dragon God Academy tomorrow morning, so have an early night. We’ll assemble in the hall tomorrow at 7 in the morning.”
“Yes, President!”
After the academy presidents left their instructions, all the contestants returned to their rooms to rest, including Meng Lei.
As he rested on the cottony-soft down silk comforter and took in the wonderful scent of the sheets, Meng Lei did something he rarely did—he didn’t go into meditation. Instead, he fell asleep in a good mood.
When he woke up the next day, he felt refreshed and invigorated.
By the time he went down the stairs and arrived at the hall, all the other contestants had already assembled. Then, Meng Lei found himself a seat somewhere.
At this moment, a Dragon Person contestant with a pair of horns on his head leaned over and asked carefully, “Lord Meng Lei, when are you going to challenge the Dragon God Tower?”
His name was Joel Elton. He was from the Fighting Dragon Academy and was born into nobility. As he had intentions of building good relations with Meng Lei, he had constantly tried
