The giant eagle carried all the people and stopped in front of the gate of the capital city. It flapped its wings, and created a gust of strong wind, which glittered like tiny crystals in the air. The eagle flew magnificently into the capital city.
The inside of the capital city was boundless. Countless numbers of buildings, in all shapes and sizes lined up like mighty soldiers.
In a few moments, the giant eagle landed in front of an enormous arched door which was over two hundred meters high. It had two bronze doors covered with copper nails, secured by a diamond-studded bolt.
A giant plaque with the words 'Prime Minister's Mansion' hang above the two bronze doors.
A few dozen gigantic guards in uniform formed an army and stood nearby to secure the place.
The people jumped off from the eagle. Samuel waved his hand into the air and turned the giant eagle into a flash of light. It whistled as it disappeared inside his sleeve.
Inside the Prime Minister's Mansion were dozens of tall, elegant buildings, and well-decorated pavilions. It revealed endless wealth and power owned by the prime minister.
As they entered the mansion, Samuel asked Belle to find suitable rooms for Austin and the queen. He also ordered a nearby servant to provide them with new clothes and sumptuous food.
Belle followed her father's order and led the two guests in to a hallway covered with gold. Soon, they arrived at a quiet and secluded yard.
Hidden inside the yard was an enormous building. It looked elegant from the outside. Austin looked around and saw wild flowers of different colors. Bright green grasses as tall as him. It filled the air with fragrance. It was the perfect place to rest, and they wanted to live there forever.
Both Austin and Caroline felt safe as they walked along a pathway, covered with all kinds of colored stones. It led into another hallway where each of them was assigned a room.
"By the way, the Martial Arts Tournament will be held in the Solamnia Kingdom in ten days. Are you interested?"
Belle suddenly asked.
"Martial Arts Tournament? Kid, I strongly advise you to join and compete in the tournament."
The Flame Emperor's voice echoed inside Austin's Soul Sea before he could make any reply.
"Um, why should I do that?"
Austin was confused by the Flame Emperor's request. He eagerly asked him in his Soul Sea.
"It's a famous tradition in the East Mainland. Every ten years the Martial Arts Tournament will be held in every country.
All teenagers under the age of 25 can join to show off their talent and skills.
At the tournament, all sects, both large and small, including the three holy lands, will send representatives to watch.
They will keep an eye on gifted teenagers they see at the tournament, and they will try to recruit them.
After all, all sects need a constant supply of young and gifted talents to keep themselves flourishing and strong.
On the other hand, young people attend the tournament to show off their skills. It's a showcase of skills and power, as each one of them wants to be recruited and trained by these sects.
If they show an outstanding performance, they stand a better chance of being chosen by some influential sects. The most gifted teenager is recruited by the three holy lands. That alone is an honor and a reason for you to join the tournament.
Kid, you just arrived in the Divine Continent. I strongly advise you to attend this tournament. I'm sure that the major sects will wrestle against each other to get you. Just show them what you can do.
In the warrior's world, it is dangerous and lonely being an independent cultivator. You should have a powerful sect behind you. You will benefit greatly from the support and training they would offer you.
When you're weak and not smart, it is advisable that you first join a sect and then work very hard to improve your strength."
The Flame Emperor patiently explained every detail to Austin.
Austin thought about it hard. He realized that the Flame Emperor was right.
Joining a powerful sect meant that he had fully integrated himself into the warrior world on the Divine Continent. He imagined all the support and additional training he would get.
Austin decided he would give it a shot. He would go to the Martial Arts Tournament held in the Solamnia Kingdom.
Meanwhile, he immediately told Caroline via the spiritual sense of his plans. He asked for her opinions and suggestions on how he could advance on the tournament.
"It is better if I avoid such a tournament. I'm using the evil energy to practice martial arts. Practicing human skills will severely damage my body and my cultivation,"
Caroline replied via the spiritual sense.
Austin thought that Caroline was right. She was the queen of the evil shadow race and she got her power from the evil energy. Those human sects focused their trainings on refining the vital energy. It would be unfit for her cultivation.
"Do I need to meet some requirements to join such an important tournament?"
Austin asked Belle once again.
"Not much. You're qualified if you're under the age of 25.
Don't worry. I will help you register and tell the people you're with the Prime Minister.
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