"Side effects of world props?"
Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but nod. To be honest, there were indeed many world props in this world, but the conditions for the use of each world prop were different.
The more powerful the world prop, the more demanding the conditions for its use.
At the same time, the stronger the strength of the holder, the stronger the power of the world prop. On the contrary, if the holder's strength is weak, the world prop will not exert much power.
If you want to use the power of a world prop beyond your own capacity, it may require the cost of life.
This is the side effect of world props.
It could be said that if the world prop of the Exterminating God Mountain could indeed be summoned, then the side effects of using such a world prop would be unimaginable, making it not something that could be used lightly.
"At the same time, we are also speculating about one thing," the third prince, Zhao Feng, continued. "That is, the mysterious world prop of the Tang Kingdom probably has a cooling time and cannot be used frequently, which is why the Tang Kingdom has not invaded any other country for the past ten years."
"Cooldown?" someone questioned. "That’s possible."
Everyone agreed with this idea. The more powerful the world props, the more restrictive their use became. Some world-class skills would require a cooldown after use.
For some, the cooldown time was short, perhaps only a few days before it was ready for use again.
For others, the cooldown could be very long—at least several years, or even decades.
There was once a world prop that could destroy the world, and it was said that it had the power to obliterate everything. However, once used, it couldn't be used again for hundreds of years.
Such occurrences were not rare in this world.
"But this is just speculation," Zhao Feng went on, his tone serious. "As a vast empire, we can’t risk the destruction of the country by making a hasty decision. So, this time, the empire sent us here to uncover the secret behind the Tang Kingdom's world props."
He paused before adding, "And don’t forget, in addition to the mysterious world prop of the Tang Kingdom, they also destroyed Chen Kingdom and the Thunder Kingdom, and obtained the Ball of Gravity and the Hammer of Thor—two world props. It’s safe to say that the Tang Kingdom possesses at least three world props, or perhaps even more."
His face was grim.
More than three world props?!
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. The idea was overwhelming. A single world prop could drastically change the balance of power, and now the Tang Kingdom had three? No one could imagine the full extent of their strength.
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At this moment, they truly felt the terrifying might of the Tang Kingdom—like a beast lying in wait, ready to awaken and bring great destruction.
Even the Treasure Kingdom might not withstand the might of the Tang Kingdom's forces.
"It seems the Tang Kingdom truly is the greatest threat to our Treasure Kingdom," someone murmured.
"If the cooldown of that mysterious world prop ends, our Treasure Kingdom might face the risk of annihilation. Forget dozens of Exterminating Gods; even a single Sacred Mountain could destroy countless armies."
"No wonder the empire sent us here. Although the Tang Kingdom has not invaded the Treasure Kingdom yet, we must take precautions," another person added. "It seems that we must gather all the useful information about the Tang Kingdom. Only by understanding their secrets clearly will we have no cause to fear."
The group began to converse anxiously, feeling the weight of their responsibility. They were now bearing the future of the Treasure Kingdom. If they couldn’t uncover the secrets of the Tang Kingdom, then the future of their country might be doomed.
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Arrival in Chang’an
A few hours later, the Sky Bird had traveled for six or seven hours, covering a distance of 20,000 kilometers, and finally arrived in Chang’an, the capital of the Tang Kingdom.
"Is this... Chang’an?"
"It’s huge, far bigger than the capital of our Treasure Kingdom."
"I think there must be more than 100 million people living here."
The third prince, Zhao Feng, and the others descended from the Sky Bird, their eyes wide with astonishment as they gazed at the sprawling city before them.
After ten years of development, Chang’an had transformed into a supercity with a population exceeding 100 million. Countless citizens of the Tang Dynasty now inhabited this place, and it was immensely prosperous.
Due to the Tang Dynasty's thriving economy, merchants from across the world were drawn to the city, making Chang’an the heart of commerce, culture, and politics. Its culture was brilliant and flourishing.
Tens of millions of buildings lined the city, imposing and staggered. The people beside these towering structures seemed insignificant in comparison.
There were also countless trucks on the roads, with goods being transported and pedestrians rushing by. It seemed as though everyone’s time was precious, and no one could afford to waste a second.
Additionally, multiple railways stretched out from Chang’an, acting as the city's core and connecting it to every corner of the Tang Kingdom. Anyone who could fly over the kingdom would see that Chang’an was its heart—a transportation hub filled with railways and airports.
The city saw tens of millions of people passing through every day, and its prosperity was beyond imagination.
"It’s not just the number of people," someone remarked. "There are so many warriors here—bronze warriors, silver warriors, gold warriors, and even diamond warriors."
Some of them were astounded.
You must understand that even in this world, not everyone could become a warrior. Most people were just ordinary mortals and could not embark on the path of transcendence.
To become a silver or gold warrior was a remarkable feat. These individuals could open martial arts halls, earn a living, or even enter the military as officers.
But in Chang’an, warriors seemed to be everywhere. Not only were they numerous, but their strength was impressive—at least silver warriors, with diamond-level warriors being quite common.
What shocked them further was the occasional glimpse of extraordinary warriors.
It appeared that the Tang Kingdom was at least ten times stronger than the old Thunder Kingdom.
"How could there be so many martial artists in the Tang Kingdom? Why is that?" someone asked, stunned.
"Tell me the truth—does the Tang Kingdom’s national strength really exceed ours? How have they cultivated so many warriors?" another voice inquired. "After all, every warrior consumes a lot of resources. Surely the Tang Kingdom can’t afford to raise so many."
"If warriors are this common, then the war potential of the Tang Kingdom is far more terrifying than we imagined."
The group was in awe, deeply impressed by the sheer scale of Chang’an’s prosperity.