Chapter 189: Windriding Pavilion
Chapter 189: Windriding Pavilion
Following the river, one could get a rough idea of the surrounding environment.
The sky still looked bright, probably just past noon.
As they drifted downstream, they began to notice traces of demons.
The Heaven's Destiny ability, [Demon Hunter], was activated, revealing the surrounding demons with nowhere to hide.
However, Su Chen carefully observed them from the shadows.
The demons here seemed slightly weaker than those in the wilderness outside Yunyang Sect and Tiangang City.
Among them was a Greater Demon, standing upright and holding a bloody, broken blade.
But judging from its aura and physique, it was far inferior to the demons in the wilderness outside Yunyang Sect and Tiangang City.
Not wanting to alert the demons, Su Chen gradually made his way downstream.
After walking for a while, a city appeared before him.
In this land, there were indeed people living here, and from the looks of it, there were quite a few of them.
On the outskirts, there were also some defensive fortifications, various traps, and obstacles.
Seeing this, Su Chen became even more perplexed, unable to figure out his exact location.
But he also felt more curious and expectant.
Perhaps here, he could truly find the Saint's secret mechanism art.
Su Chen had limited knowledge of mechanism techniques.
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, there were also some families specializing in researching and developing mechanisms.
Speaking broadly, those traps and obstacles could also be considered mechanisms.
However, they were structurally simple, with few intricate mechanisms, and their power was limited.
Putting aside the traps and obstacles, Su Chen had seen a little more of what they were—sleeve arrows.
After coating them with poison, they could be used to launch surprise attacks.
Borrowing the mechanism secrets from those families, their power was also extraordinary, often yielding remarkable effects.
If he could find the secret mechanism art, it would undoubtedly be greatly beneficial when dealing with demons.
The traps and obstacles would no longer just serve as obstructions and delays.
Perhaps relying on these traps and mechanisms, the demons could be directly eliminated.
Su Chen found a blind spot in his field of vision and used Cloudwalking Steps to enter the city.
The city's frontline defenses had significant loopholes, as they didn't notice him at all.
Just behind the frontline defenses was another city.
It looked small, but there were quite a few people inside.
Su Chen walked around the city, and his unfamiliar face didn't attract much attention.
Perhaps it was because this border city had many visitors, and everyone was used to it.
Su Chen listened to the conversations around him, and the locals had a unique accent.
But it wasn't too different, and he could understand them.
The culture of this land seemed to have a common origin with the Great Zhou Dynasty and other nations.
Whenever Su Chen went out, he would bring some gold and silver for emergencies.
After entering Tiangang City, he felt much wealthier than in Yunyang Sect.
The gold and silver he brought became quite useful.
Perhaps due to the dangers in the border city, the locals seemed more open-minded.
Their voices were louder, and when they mentioned something interesting, they would burst into hearty laughter.
Sitting in the teahouse, Su Chen listened to others' conversations and heard them laugh several times.
Seizing the opportunity, Su Chen ordered several dishes and sent them to the neighboring table.
He joined the group of talkative diners.
After a lively chat, Su Chen learned a lot from them.
This land was not as small as he had imagined.
Here, there were actually two major countries and several smaller ones.
However, their so-called major countries seemed much smaller in territory than the Great Zhou Dynasty.
But the vastness of this land still exceeded Su Chen's expectations.
He had thought that this place was like a secluded paradise, perhaps with only two or three cities.
When it came to martial arts cultivation, there seemed to be significant differences.
There was no grading system, and the term "Seventh Stage Martial Warrior" didn't exist.
But the diners didn't know much about these matters.
Although Su Chen was a good listener, he had doubts about the information the guests shared.
Su Chen wanted to seek martial arts guidance and learn some skills here.
The guests offered a slightly reliable suggestion.
They suggested going to the Great Arsenal City and joining a faction there.
By contributing and earning merits, one could acquire cultivation techniques and secret arts.
Upon hearing this, Su Chen felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity.
These rules were commonly used by the major sects of the Great Zhou Dynasty, weren't they?
Although these rules seemed ordinary, they gave Su Chen an overall feeling of familiarity.
The Great Arsenal City was located to the south of this frontline city.
It wasn't too far, just forty li away.
However, the guests made it sound terrifying. They claimed that even behind the frontline defenses, numerous demons still lurked outside the city.
As night fell, Su Chen found accommodation within the city.
In this unfamiliar environment, it was best to remain cautious.
At the moment, there didn't seem to be many difficulties or dangers.
The demons weren't particularly powerful and were even weaker than those outside.
However, Su Chen's understanding of this land was still limited, and he couldn't afford to be reckless.
That night, Su Chen continued his cultivation and improvement.
From the moment he entered the passageway, he felt a pressure on his shoulders wherever he went.
Additionally, there was a chaotic flow that challenged his mental state.
Cultivating in such an environment indeed had better effects.
But would cultivating under these conditions continuously provide lasting benefits?
Without further thought, Su Chen focused on his cultivation. Other matters were beyond his concern.
Moreover, with his Indomitable Will Heavenly Destiny, he could activate it whenever he felt the pressure was uncomfortable, effectively reducing the burden on his shoulders and the impact on his mental state.
After dawn, Su Chen headed south towards the Great Arsenal City.
From the outside, the Great Arsenal City appeared three to four times larger than the frontline city.
Upon reaching the city, Su Chen followed the previous day's method and listened to the guests in the tavern to gather information about the factions within the city.
One of these factions was the Windriding Pavilion, which not only had influence in the Great Arsenal City but also held some sway in the entire Northern Abyss Kingdom.
In terms of heritage, they were among the best in the Northern Abyss Kingdom.
The choices and benefits one could obtain by contributing merits exceeded those offered by other factions.
Su Chen decided to give the Windriding Pavilion a try.
As he was unfamiliar with the various sects and factions here, he opted for the most prosperous one.
In such a powerful sect, he might gain access to more information.
Perhaps these major sects might also know a thing or two about the sacred mechanism left behind by the Sage.
After noon, Su Chen headed west from the Great Arsenal City.
Upon exiting the west gate, he was surprised to find a massive manor compound outside the city.
This was the Windriding Pavilion.
They were so confident that they didn't need to locate their compound within the city.
They believed they could protect their own safety.
In front of the Windriding Pavilion's compound, people were registering, and many were queuing.
No wonder they said there were many opportunities recently; it turned out the Windriding Pavilion was recruiting helpers.
After registration, the Windriding Pavilion's people asked Su Chen to wait for four days before returning for the assessment at their compound.
(End of Chapter)
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