The Central Region is the most pivotal area in the entire Nine Provinces Land. Not only is it situated at the heart of the world, it is a place where elites gather, and it is the most ancient sector of the whole Nine Provinces Land.

It's worth noting that before the Central Dynasty, the Nine Provinces Land experienced the rise and fall of over a dozen dynasties. A thousand years ago, during the ancient times, when all of the Nine Provinces was still in a wild state, this Central Region had already birthed a strong martial civilization.

After enduring over ten thousand years of evolution and development, the martial civilization gradually spread to every corner of the Nine Provinces, slowly shaping the current situation.

The history of the Central Region is exceedingly long; there are countless ancient powers buried here, and within this very ancient land are hidden numerous attractive ancient inheritances and legacies.

Therefore, the entire Central Region is a place ardently yearned for by warriors across the world.

When a large group of Ling Family members gradually entered the scope of the Central Region, they could see that up in the sky, there were many warriors riding various Exotic Beasts and Puppets, blotting out the sky from all directions, and clearly, everyone's goal was the same.

As the grandest event in the entire Nine Provinces Land, the Heavenly Sword Tournament undoubtedly possesses irresistible power and attraction.

Although those qualified to participate in the Heavenly Sword Tournament are few, the tournament does not restrict warriors from other regions from coming to observe, so many of these weary travelers who arrived from other regions to the Central Region are mostly here to witness the tournament.

"Truly magnificent."

Ling Chen gazed at this scene, a tint of admiration flickering in his eyes. Although he had previously experienced a similar event in Cloud Outland which was quite large in scale, in terms of quality, it clearly paled in comparison to this Heavenly Sword Tournament, given that this tournament gathers young talents above the Sixth Layer of Sky Apex Realm...

"We have already entered the range of the Central Region. Before long, we will reach the Divine Capital, and once there, you will truly understand what magnificence means." Ling Xue, standing beside Ling Chen, said with a smile.

Ling Chen nodded slightly, gazing into the distance. Ever since entering this area, he could clearly feel a rich ancient aura. In the distance, brilliance of neon lights intertwined, colorful clouds gathered, and below the cloud layers lay peaceful and prosperous cities.

"We've arrived."

Just as Ling Chen was somewhat reluctant to leave, Ling Xue suddenly spoke.

Beneath the rosy clouds, Ling Chen could raise his head and see, in the line of sight, an immense city that seemed endless, akin to a Golden Giant Dragon exuming a majestic overbearing air, solitary and entrenched, emanating a grand and vast atmosphere.

Since the establishment of the Central Dynasty, the Divine Capital has been the dynasty's capital city.

Here reside the most powerful individuals of the entire Central Dynasty, among whom is the Empress whom all billions of people in the Nine Provinces revere, Empress Yunyao.

At that moment, around the huge city's gates, figures buzzed like locusts going in and out, while thunderous sounds of bustling spread from within, enveloping the whole area.

"This is the Divine Capital, the First City in the world."

Gazing at the enormously vast city ahead, Ling Xue couldn't help but exclaim.

"Truly is the center of the world, so booming."

Ling Chen also looked at the towering mega city below, feeling the superb magnificent aura. Even he had never seen such a grand city.

"However, why are these people entering the city on foot?"

Ling Chen noticed that everyone entered through the city gate, with no one daring to fly directly into the city.

"The Divine Capital has a no-fly domain, even Saints cannot fly within the Divine Capital, let alone ordinary people." Ling Xue explained beside him.

"The Divine Capital is strictly regulated. Follow me into the city, stay together, and do not stray."

At the forefront of the team, Ling Lie said seriously and exchanged a glance with Ling Zhen before landing at the South City Gate.

Although people around the Divine Capital swarmed like locusts, a large and imposing arrival like the Ling Family's was still rare, so when they landed at the city gate, they immediately attracted countless eyes.

"Isn't that the young generation of the Ling Family from the Swordsaint Family? As expected of one of the Nine Great Families of the dynasty, two Saints leading, quite a show of hand."

"Heh, it's of no use. The Heavenly Sword Tournament's real competition is not for them, but among the young generation. Last year's Heavenly Sword Tournament, the Ling Family didn't perform so well. Except Ling Yuxuan barely reached the top ten, others seem not to have much fame."

"Indeed, the Ling Family, being a millennium-old Saint Family, has only one remarkable young generation. It seems new talents are replacing the old, the once glorious Swordsaint Family is now far behind."

"A family cannot always prosper; the young generation represents a family's future. If the young generation doesn't excel, the family will fade sooner or later. These so-called Nine Great Families have changed hands many times."

"That's true. This year's Heavenly Sword Tournament will probably be dominated by Peerless Sword and Liu Mengru; few among the young can compete with them."

"Not necessarily, Sima Xiaoyao from the Divine Blade Family and Murong Ziying from the Azure Dragon Family are said to have made significant breakthroughs, making them formidable contestants this time."

"Also, Xing Youfa from the Xing Saint Family, Kong Wenju from the Literature Saint Family, Gui Tianchou from the Heavenly Wolf Family... In short, elites gather, we'll see who laughs last."

The myriad whispers quickly spread, some falling into the ears of Ling family disciples, causing many to look somewhat sullen.

"Damn it, they dare to underestimate our Ling Family. This time we must perform well, mustn't bring disgrace to the family again," one Ling family disciple said with a gloomy face, gnashing teeth, as several others nodded in agreement.

Ling Chen pursed his lips. It seemed that, in many people's eyes, the Ling Family truly was not as it used to be. Even Ling Yuxuan, the Ling Family's top talent, was merely a mention among these passersby, seemingly not a particularly popular choice.

Looks like these top talents from other families should not be underestimated.

Compared to the indignation of these disciples, Ling Lie and Ling Zhen appeared composed, hardly bothered, just about to lead Ling Family's disciples into the city when their expressions suddenly shifted. Turning their heads, they looked towards another sky in the Divine Capital, where rapid wind-breaking sounds arose, followed by a large number of figures appearing in many gazes.