If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 218 Have you read Journey to the West?

The commotion caused by the Mysterious City quickly rivaled that of the ancient demon calamity, and various legends about the Mysterious City emerged and spread widely in the cultivation world and among the common people.

The Mystic City hides immortals!

The City of Immortality has an elixir of immortality!

The Mystic City has a passage to another world!

and many more!

The stories were so bizarre that even Gu An found them strange.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a year has passed. This year's Spring Festival was more uneventful than in previous years because many disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect went out to seek opportunities. Fortunately, the Third Medicine Valley and Xuan Valley were not affected.

The Mystic City still exists, constantly attracting cultivators from all over the world to search for treasures. Even the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord, who was temporarily residing at the Tai Xuan Sect, went there, bringing Chu Jingfeng with him.

So far, we've only heard of people going to the City of the Gods, but no one has come out of it with any spoils.

In late spring, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage to Tianya Valley.

Li Xuandao was also there; he hadn't returned to Tianya Valley for many years.

Gu An came before him and bowed, thanking him for the golden elixir he had bestowed upon him.

"It seems the Tai Xuan Sect has treated you well, with someone helping you form your core. I originally intended to send someone to assist you," Li Xuandao said with a smile, stroking his beard.

Gu An could only express his gratitude without mentioning the Tai Xuan Sect further.

After many years, Li Xuandao's cultivation has reached the second level of the Integration Realm. He is only 314 years old, which is quite exaggerated. Gu An suspects that he can reach the Mahayana Realm before he is 500 years old.

Considering only this continent, it is estimated that only An Hao and Xuan Tianyi can compare with his talent, and his maximum lifespan is not bad either, exceeding six thousand years, so Nirvana in this life is not out of the question.

Li Xuandao summoned Ji Ruolai, Luo Hun, and Lü Xian, and they sat down together to chat.

He mentioned the City of Wonders, preparing to lead his men to explore it.

“According to the information I’ve received, the Divine City is a treasure of the immortal path, containing countless small worlds with countless opportunities. Who among you wants to go?” Li Xuandao asked.

All three expressed their desire to go, and Li Xuandao's gaze then turned to Gu An.

Gu An was surprised that Li Xuandao would invite him. He quickly shook his head and said, "I'll pass. With my cultivation level, following you would only be a burden. Besides, I'm not interested in so-called immortal opportunities. I know my own limitations. Such immortal opportunities are not something I can dream of."

Li Xuandao laughed and said, "I'm only at the Core Formation stage myself. Are you saying I shouldn't go either?"

You, a Nascent Soul cultivator, are pretending to be a Core Formation cultivator? You still have the nerve to argue?
Gu An said helplessly, "Even though we are both at the Core Formation stage, there is a difference. My strength is far inferior to yours."

Li Xuandao pointed at him, not insisting, but just smiled.

Lu Xian really wanted to tell both of them to stop acting, but he held back because he couldn't afford to offend either of them.

They continued talking about the Mysterious City, and Ji Ruolai began to share the information he had gathered about it, while Gu An listened quietly.

It is said that even the Seven Star Spirit Realm could not subdue the Divine City. The immortal spirits of the Divine City are hidden in the city and are very difficult to find. Helpless, they could only release the Divine City and let cultivators from all over the world come to find immortal opportunities, thereby forcing out the immortal spirits.

Ji Ruolai received news from her family that more overseas cultivators were on their way, which would inevitably affect the cultivation world on the mainland.

"The Seven Star Spirit Realm is a sacred place, yet it doesn't consider our needs at all. Isn't this just causing trouble for the cultivation world of the Three Dynasties?" Lu Xian couldn't help but curse.

Luo Hun nodded; he also disapproved of the Seven Star Spirit Realm.

During the Demon Calamity, the Seven Star Spirit Realm did not intervene. After the Sword Venerable Fudao destroyed the Demon Ancestor, they went down the mountain to save the world and gain a good reputation. Now, only a few years after the Demon Calamity ended, they have attracted so many great cultivators from overseas. Can such a force really be considered a holy land?

Li Xuandao made no comment on the Seven Star Spirit Realm, and Ji Ruolai remained silent.

Gu An was also wondering what the Seven Star Spirit Realm was up to.

This is no longer just targeting the cultivation world of the Three Dynasties. So many cultivators have come from overseas; if they all die, the impact will be enormous.

An hour later, Li Xuandao set off with Lü Xian and the other two. Tianya Valley became lively, as three monkey demons found Gu An and chattered incessantly, giving off a feeling of "when the cat's away, the mice will play."

Blood Prison Great Sage also became more talkative, arguing fiercely with Sun San.

After Gu An finished picking the herbs, he rode away slowly on his Blood Prison Great Sage, and Tianya Valley finally quieted down.

……

As dusk fell, the Mystic City stood majestically on the wasteland. Many cultivators and monsters gathered in front of the four city gates, and some even flew directly into the city, causing ripples to spread above the city walls. Then, those who entered the city vanished without a trace.

Two figures flew in from the horizon; they were none other than Jiang Qiong and the Ghost Mother of the Ephemeral Flower.

They looked at it from afar, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Before they came, they had heard many legends about the City of the Gods, but they were truly shocked when they actually saw it.

It wasn't just the visual impact; an indescribable sense of vastness also rushed towards them.

"The City of Mysteries, it is said that obtaining it can summon divine souls and strange ghosts, sweeping across the world. I never thought that I would actually be able to witness this legendary immortal treasure in my lifetime," the Ephemeral Flower Ghost Mother exclaimed.

Jiang Qiong frowned and asked, "Why can't we see anyone coming out?"

The Ephemeral Flower Demon Mother replied, "There are countless small worlds within the Divine City. It would take several years to get out."

Jiang Qiong fell silent, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Divine City. Just then, a deafening bell rang out, captivating everyone. Jiang Qiong and her companion instinctively turned their heads to look, only to see a golden light streaking across the wasteland at an incredible speed from the other side of the world, entering the Divine City. No one could see its true form.

Jiang Qiong asked in a low voice, "What realm is this passerby at?"

The Ghost Mother of the Ephemeral Flower remained silent, unable to answer.

at the same time.

Gu An, who was staying in the Third Medicine Valley, was also keeping an eye on the Mysterious City.

"Even wandering immortals have come; will there be celestial beings descending from heaven and earth later on?"

Gu An stood in front of the wooden railing, gazing at the horizon, lost in thought.

He wasn't initially interested in the City of the Gods, but as more and more old acquaintances entered it, he had to take a closer look.

If something happens to the City of the Gods, half of the people he cares about will die, which is quite painful to think about.

He looked around for a while, then moved on to inspect each of the parks.

……

In the dilapidated and desolate city, An Hao and Chi Jiuxiao sat cross-legged in front of a broken wall, their faces pale and clearly injured.

Roar--

A deafening roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth, causing the broken wall behind them to tremble slightly.

An Hao opened his eyes, his brows furrowed. He asked in a low voice, "Senior, is there really a chance to become an immortal here? Should we go somewhere else?"

This is a small world inside the Divine City. They have been in this small world for several months, but they have not found many treasures. Instead, they often encounter demonic beasts at the Immortal Realm, which are in great danger. Even the powerful Chi Jiuxiao was injured.

Chi Jiuxiao closed his eyes and said, "There are many powerful demonic beasts here, which means that there must be a treasure hidden here. The desolation is just a facade. If we can find the immortal spirit of the Divine City, you and I will soar to the sky and become one of the masters of the world."

An Hao smiled wryly and said, "Even if we find the immortal spirit, can our cultivation levels protect the Divine City?"

He admitted that Chi Jiuxiao was very strong, but ever since the two of them met, he had often seen Chi Jiuxiao suffer setbacks.

Although Chi Jiuxiao said that those opponents were all at the Loose Immortal Realm, it at least proved that he had not even reached the first-class level in the Divine City. How could he compete for the Immortal Spirit with such strength?

"The Immortal Spirits will choose a master. Once chosen, they can borrow the power of the Divine City. Even you can possess the power of the Immortal Realm. With the protection of the Divine City, you and I will rise to power sooner or later," Chi Jiuxiao said casually.

Upon hearing this, An Hao's eyes lit up.

Just as he was about to speak, the city suddenly shook even more violently. Chi Jiuxiao appeared in front of him, grabbed him, and then disappeared from the spot.

Rumbling--

The street collapsed, and dust rose into the air, threatening to engulf the sky.

Chi Jiuxiao and An Hao appeared high in the sky. They looked around and saw that the world was engulfed by rolling dust waves, and the dilapidated city could be swallowed up at any moment.

"Chi Jiuxiao, long time no see!" A sinister laugh rang out.

Upon hearing this, Chi Jiuxiao frowned and said in a deep voice, "Qin Xunyin, you really came too!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the dust storm in front of them suddenly parted, and figures stepped out from it. The leader was a man in blue, handsome and arrogant.

"You dare to come to our Six Star Cave territory all by yourself? Are you looking for death?" Qin Xun stared at Chi Jiuxiao, a chilling smile on his face.

Chi Jiuxiao gripped An Hao's shoulder with his right hand, while his left hand conjured the Dragon-Slaying Spear. He raised the spear and pointed it at Qin Xunyin, saying contemptuously, "What? You think you can defeat me just because you've found a few helpers? Have you forgotten how cowardly you were when you knelt before me a hundred years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Xun's eyes turned cold. With a loud boom, the dust wave behind them was dispersed, and a terrifying giant demon appeared. It was an elephant demon with a head as large as a mountain, black skin, blood-red eyes, and a trunk full of scars. Its two tusks, like mountain ridges, dispersed the dust wave below.

at the same time.

In another small world within the city of the supernatural.

Under a clear sky, Zhang Buku and Li Ya walked through a vast temple. Along the way, there were Buddha statues everywhere. Some stood on beasts with majestic postures, while others sat on lotus thrones with kind and benevolent faces.

"Brother Li, have you read Journey to the West?" Zhang Bukui suddenly asked.

Li Ya walked ahead and scoffed, "I don't have time to read idle books."

His gaze swept ahead, his brows furrowed. Ever since arriving here, he had felt something was amiss, as if someone was secretly watching them, making him very uncomfortable.

“Let me tell you, there is Buddhism in Journey to the West, and the Buddha is very powerful. Even the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong, could not escape the Five Finger Mountain of the Buddha…” Zhang Buku began to introduce Journey to the West.

He didn't really want to talk about Journey to the West. His senses were more acute than Li Ya's, and he sensed danger the moment he stepped into the temple.

Strangely, they circled around several times but couldn't find a way out.

The two tacitly avoided pointing this out and continued strolling around, though they were actually quite tense.

Da da da--

A stone suddenly fell from the courtyard wall, startling Zhang Bukui, who turned his head to look and saw the stone rolling on the path behind him. There were no human or demon figures on the walls on either side.

His divine sense dissipated, and he also failed to detect anything unusual.

He turned around, about to speak, when his eyes widened in shock. There was no one in front of him; Li Ya had vanished!
(End of this chapter)