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Chapter 218: Have You Read Journey to the West?
Chapter 218: Have You Read Journey to the West?
The commotion caused by the Divine Wonder City quickly matched the past demon calamity, and various legends about the Divine Wonder City emerged, spreading widely among the cultivation world and the common folk.
The Divine Wonder City hides immortals!
The Divine Wonder City has elixirs of immortality!
The Divine Wonder City has a passage to another world!
And more!
Gu An found all these tales strange and fascinating.
In the blink of an eye, half a year passed. This year's Spring Festival was quieter than usual as many disciples of the Tai Xuan Gate were out seeking opportunities. Fortunately, the Third Valley of Medicines and the Mysterious Valley remained unaffected.
The Divine Wonder City still stood, constantly attracting celestial cultivators to venture inside in search of treasures. Even the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord, who was temporarily residing at Tai Xuan Gate, had gone, taking Chu Jingfeng with him.
So far, people had only heard of those who had gone into the Divine Wonder City, and none had yet returned with their findings.
At the end of spring, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage to the Tianya Valley.
To his surprise, Li Xuandao was also there. It had been many years since he last visited the Tianya Valley.
Gu An approached him and expressed his gratitude for the Golden Core.
"It seems that Tai Xuan Gate has treated you well, as someone helped you form your core. I had originally intended to send people to assist you." Li Xuandao stroked his beard and smiled.
Gu An could only thank him and did not mention Tai Xuan Gate further.
After not seeing each other for many years, Li Xuandao's cultivation had reached the second layer of the Combined Realm. At only three hundred and fourteen years old, this was quite remarkable. Gu An suspected that he could even reach the Great Vehicle Realm before the age of five hundred.
Just within this continent, he estimated that only An Hao and Xuantianyi's talents could compare to Li Xuandao's. Moreover, his maximum lifespan was also impressive, exceeding six thousand years. Achieving Nirvana in this lifetime was well within his grasp.
Li Xuandao invited Ji Ruolai, Luo Hun, and Lu Xian to join him, and they sat down together to chat.
He brought up the Divine Wonder City and expressed his intention to lead a group there to explore its mysteries.
"According to the information I've obtained, the Divine Wonder City is a treasure of the immortal path. It contains countless small worlds within, each brimming with opportunities. Who among you wishes to join me?" Li Xuandao asked.
The three expressed their eagerness to go, and Li Xuandao's gaze turned to Gu An.
Gu An was surprised by Li Xuandao's invitation. He quickly shook his head and said, "I'll pass. With my cultivation level, I would only hold you back. Moreover, I'm not interested in the so-called immortal fate. I know my place, and such an opportunity is beyond my reach."
Li Xuandao smiled and said, "I've only formed my core too. Are you implying that I shouldn't go either?"
"You, a Combined Realm cultivator, comparing yourself to someone in the Core Formation stage? Do you have no shame?" Gu An said helplessly. "Even among those in the Core Formation stage, there are differences in strength. My abilities pale in comparison to yours."
Li Xuandao raised his finger and pointed at Gu An, not forcing the issue but merely smiling in response.
Lu Xian wanted to say that they were both putting on an act, but he held his tongue as he knew better than to offend either of them.
They continued their discussion about the Divine Wonder City, with Ji Ruolai sharing the intelligence he had gathered. Gu An listened silently.
According to rumors, even the Seven Star Spirit Realm was unable to subdue the Divine Wonder City. The immortal beings within the city remained hidden, making it difficult to find them. Left with no other choice, they had no option but to open the city to celestial cultivators, allowing them to seek their immortal fate and, in turn, draw out the immortal beings.
Ji Ruolai had received news from his family that even more overseas cultivators were on their way. This would undoubtedly have an impact on the cultivation world of the Three Dynasties.
"The Seven Star Spirit Realm, as a sacred site, doesn't seem to consider our welfare at all. Aren't they just causing trouble for the cultivation world of the Three Dynasties?" Lu Xian couldn't help but curse.
Luo Hun nodded, as he also had a poor impression of the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
During the demon calamity, the Seven Star Spirit Realm did not take action. They only descended from their mountain after the Demon Ancestor was defeated by Fu Dao Jianzun, seizing the opportunity to save the world and gain a favorable reputation. Now, just a few years after the demon calamity, they had attracted so many powerful overseas cultivators. Could such a force truly be considered a sacred site?
Li Xuandao refrained from commenting on the Seven Star Spirit Realm, and Ji Ruolai remained silent as well.
Gu An also wondered about the intentions of the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
This was no longer just about the cultivation world of the Three Dynasties. With so many overseas cultivators arriving, if they all perished, the repercussions would be immense.
After an hour, Li Xuandao set off with Lu Xian and the other two. The Tianya Valley, instead of becoming quieter, grew more lively. Three monkey demons found Gu An and chattered incessantly, giving him the feeling of being the king of the monkeys in the absence of a tiger.
The Blood Prison Great Sage also became more talkative and argued loudly with Sun San.
After Gu An finished harvesting the medicinal herbs, he slowly left, riding the Blood Prison Great Sage. Only then did the Tianya Valley return to its usual tranquility.
...
In the glow of the evening, the Divine Wonder City stood tall on the barren plain, majestic and awe-inspiring. In front of the four gates, many cultivators and demons had gathered, with some even flying directly into the city. Waves appeared in the air above the city walls, and those who entered immediately vanished without a trace.
Two figures flew in from the horizon—none other than Jiang Qiong and the Ghost Mother of the Epiphyllum.
From a distance, their eyes widened in astonishment.
Before coming here, they had already heard many legends about the Divine Wonder City, but it was only now that they truly felt its impact.
It wasn't just a visual spectacle; an indescribable vast and ancient aura washed over them.
"The Divine Wonder City... Legend has it that it can summon divine souls and ghosts, sweeping through the heavens and the earth. I never thought I would get to witness this legendary treasure of the immortal path in my lifetime." The Ghost Mother of the Epiphyllum sighed with emotion.
Jiang Qiong furrowed her brows. "Why can't I see anyone coming out?"
The Ghost Mother of the Epiphyllum replied, "The Divine Wonder City contains countless small worlds within. Without spending several years inside, it's difficult to find a way out."
Jiang Qiong fell silent, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Divine Wonder City.
Just at that moment, a loud and resonating bell rang out, startling the two. Jiang Qiong and the Ghost Mother of the Epiphyllum turned their heads instinctively to see a golden light speeding across the horizon in the distance, quickly sweeping over the barren plain and crashing into the Divine Wonder City. No one could make out its true form.
Jiang Qiong asked in a low voice, "What realm is that passerby in?"
The Ghost Mother of the Epiphyllum remained silent, unable to answer.
At the same time, in the Third Valley of Medicines...
Gu An was also staring at the Divine Wonder City. "Even You Xian has come. I wonder if any Celestial Immortals will show up later?"
Gu An stood by the wooden railing, gazing into the distance. He thought to himself, initially uninterested in the Divine Wonder City, but with more and more familiar faces entering, he couldn't help but pay attention.
If something happened in the Divine Wonder City, half of the people he cared about would be affected. The thought of it made him feel uneasy.
He watched for a while before moving on to inspect the various parks.
...
In the dilapidated and desolate city, An Hao and Chi Jiuxiao sat meditating in front of a broken wall, their faces pale, indicating they had suffered some injuries.
A roar that shook the heavens and the earth rang out, causing the broken wall behind them to tremble.
An Hao opened his eyes, his brow furrowed. He asked in a low voice, "Senior, is there really a chance for immortality here? Should we find another place?"
They were in a small world within the Divine Wonder City, having been there for several months. They hadn't found many treasures, but they often encountered immortal-level beasts, facing danger at every turn. Even the powerful Chi Jiuxiao had been injured.
With his eyes closed, Chi Jiuxiao said, "There are quite a few powerful beasts here, which means that this place must be hiding a great treasure. The desolation is only superficial. If we can find the divine spirits of the Divine Wonder City, you and I will soar to new heights and become one of the rulers of the world."
An Hao bitterly smiled and said, "Even if we find the divine spirits, can you and I protect the Divine Wonder City with our cultivation?"
He admitted that Chi Jiuxiao was strong, but ever since they had a staring contest, he often saw Chi Jiuxiao losing face.
Although Chi Jiuxiao said that those opponents were only scattered immortals, it at least proved that he hadn't even reached the top tier within the Divine Wonder City. How could someone with such strength compete for the divine spirits?
"The divine spirits will choose their master," Chi Jiuxiao said nonchalantly. "Once chosen, one can borrow the power of the Divine Wonder City. Even you could possess the power of the immortal level with the city's protection. You and I will rise to prominence sooner or later."
Upon hearing this, An Hao's eyes lit up.
Just as he was about to speak, the city suddenly shook more violently, and Chi Jiuxiao appeared in front of him, grabbing him and disappearing from the spot.
Rumble...
The streets collapsed, and dust flew up, about to cover the sky.
Chi Jiuxiao and An Hao appeared in the sky, their eyes fixed on the horizon. The world was engulfed by rolling dust waves, and the old broken city seemed on the verge of being swallowed up at any moment.
"Chi Jiuxiao, long time no see!" A cold laugh sounded.
Chi Jiuxiao's brow furrowed as he heard this, and he said solemnly, "Qin Xinyin, so you've come too!"
As his words fell, the dust wave in front of them suddenly parted, and several figures stepped out. The one leading them was a blue-robed man with a proud and aloof demeanor.
"Are you trying to die by daring to intrude on the territory of our Six-Star Cave by yourself?" Qin Xinyin stared at Chi Jiuxiao, a cold smile on his face.
Chi Jiuxiao's right hand gripped An Hao's shoulder, and his left hand condensed a dragon-slaying spear. He pointed the spear at Qin Xinyin and said contemptuously, "What? Do you think you can beat me now that you've found some helpers? Do you forget how you knelt before me in cowardice a hundred years ago?"
As Qin Xinyin heard this, his eyes turned cold, and with a boom, the dust wave behind them was scattered. A terrifying giant beast appeared—an elephant-like creature with a head as large as a mountain, black skin, and blood-red eyes. Its trunk was covered in scars, and its two tusks seemed to pierce the dust wave below.
At the same time, in another small world within the Divine Wonder City...
Under the clear sky, Zhang Bukou and Li Ya walked through a vast temple, where there were Buddha statues everywhere. Some stepped on beasts, exuding a valiant aura, while others sat cross-legged on lotus seats, their eyes kind and benevolent.
"Brother Li, have you read Journey to the West?" Zhang Bukou suddenly asked.
Li Ya walked in front, humming, "I don't have time to read such books."
His eyes scanned the surroundings, his sword brows furrowed. Ever since they had come to this place, he had felt that something was amiss, as if someone were secretly watching them, making him feel uncomfortable.
"Let me tell you, Journey to the West has Buddhism in it, and the Buddha is very powerful. Even the Great Sage, Equal of Heaven, Sun Wukong, couldn't escape the Buddha's Five-Finger Mountain..." Zhang Bukou began to introduce the story.
He wasn't really interested in discussing Journey to the West. His senses were sharper than Li Ya's, and he had felt the danger as soon as they had stepped into this temple.
Strangely, after walking around for a few circles, they hadn't found an exit.
The two were very much in sync, not pointing out this fact, but continuing to stroll as if nothing was wrong, their minds on high alert.
Clatter!
A stone suddenly fell from the wall, startling Zhang Bukou, who turned to see the stone rolling on the path behind them. There were no signs of humans or beasts on either side of the wall.
He released his spiritual sense but still couldn't detect anything unusual.
He turned back and was about to speak when, the next second, his eyes widened in shock. The person in front of him had disappeared without a trace!
(End of Chapter)
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