Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 187 Sea Abyss City [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The giant ship of Tianxuan City flew past, encountering smaller spirit ships along the border of the seven kingdoms, and then traveled together.

The procession was vast and impressive, consisting of more than twenty flying boats. Even a third-tier demon beast would flee in terror upon seeing it.

With a Nascent Soul cultivator and elites from seven kingdoms gathered together, this force was extremely powerful.

At the same time, the seven countries formed an alliance, known as the Seven Nations Alliance.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance wanted to honor the only Nascent Soul cultivator, but this True Person Lu only had one elder to offer him as a title.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance was required to hand over resources, while Master Lu's contribution was merely to use his influence to find a place for the Seven Kingdoms Alliance to settle in the Demon Beast Abyss.

This is the influence of Nascent Soul cultivators.

The difference between Golden Core and Nascent Soul is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth, even though they are only one level apart.

……

Several months later, the flying boat flew at a speed comparable to that of a Golden Core cultivator.

"These sects are all very cunning. They leave behind one or two fake Core Formation cultivators and some elite disciples in their respective territories."

Meanwhile, the various families under its jurisdiction also sent cultivators to join their sects or accompany it on this journey. Although the trip was fraught with danger, it was also full of opportunities.

On the deck of the flying boat, Lin Chang'an gazed at the boundless sea of ​​clouds, filled with curiosity.

Meanwhile, many cultivators around were whispering among themselves.

Since their ship belonged to Tianxuan City and was mostly composed of independent cultivators, they were naturally not afraid of being overheard by the Seven Kingdoms Alliance.

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. These sects weren't stupid. With their rear vulnerable after this relocation, turmoil was likely to occur.

Therefore, the simplest approach was chosen: for everyone to become a unified entity and form the Seven Nations Alliance.

The various families under his rule submitted to the sect, and the young disciples within the families were recruited into the sect.

At the same time, Foundation Establishment cultivators were selected to accompany their fellow disciples to the Demon Beast Sea Abyss.

From this point on, it can be said that they share both glory and loss.

At the same time, the seven-nation alliance agreed that the forces remaining in the seven countries must not attack each other.

"The Seven Kingdoms Alliance, when traveling abroad, stick together for warmth and warmth, it's also a survival instinct."

"Look! These seabirds and the monsters in the water—we've never seen anything like them before!"

On the deck, countless seabirds I'd never seen before filled the sky.

And below, in the boundless sea, there were sea beasts never seen before, and the cultivators kept exclaiming in surprise.

After all, this was a completely new world for them.

"This sea breeze smells noticeably different from before."

Lin Chang'an, however, keenly sensed the difference in the scent of the sea breeze.

"Brother Lin, this place is already considered to be on the outer edge of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss. The deeper we go, the denser the spiritual energy will become, and the more sea beasts will appear."

"Outer perimeter!"

Upon hearing Yun Yao's words, a look of surprise flashed in Lin Chang'an's eyes.

Although I had heard Yun Yao say that the Demon Beast Sea Abyss was rich in spiritual energy, I was surprised that this outer area, which is not even a spiritual vein, already had such spiritual energy.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an finally understood why, despite the perilous nature of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, countless cultivators still flocked to it.

"The density of spiritual energy in this very area is already comparable to that of Qingzhu Mountain Market."

It should be noted that although Qingzhushan Market is a small market, it is still located on a spiritual vein.

As they got closer to the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, a complex expression appeared between Yun Yao's brows.

However, the cultivation resources and spiritual energy in the Demon Beast Abyss are much better than in Tianxuan City.

"Brother Lin, the Demon Beast Abyss can be described as a place where dragons and snakes mingle. It is said that tens of thousands of years ago, this place was where the Great Jin Dynasty exiled evil cultivators."

Over time, it became a sacred ground for countless cultivators of tribulation and demonic cultivation, and was also known as the 'Sea of ​​Ten Thousand Demons'. Even the Azure Sea Palace was rumored to be a branch of the Great Jin royal family exiled to guard the Sea Abyss.

Yun Yao lowered her voice and spoke telepathically. Lin Chang'an had known about this information before, but he was still unfamiliar with the strongest force in the Demon Beast Abyss, the Azure Sea Palace.

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but be shocked.

The nine elders are all Nascent Soul cultivators, and the two palace masters are even late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

Under its command are countless affiliated forces that have submitted to the Bihai Palace, as well as various merchant guilds and numerous small and medium-sized sects.

The Azure Sea Palace can be considered the strongest force in the Demon Beast Abyss.

"At the same time, the Demonic Beast Abyss also contains the Sixteen Sects of the Sea-Suppressing Cult, and countless righteous, demonic, and rogue cultivators..."

Listening to Yun Yao's words, Lin Chang'an felt a sense of insignificance, like when he first entered the world of cultivation.

"No wonder all cultivators are both attracted to the demon beast Sea Abyss and yet deeply wary of it."

Lin Chang'an sighed, realizing that not only did they have to defend against the invasion of sea monsters, but they also faced numerous powerful forces.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance was already a behemoth in his eyes, but in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, it could only be considered a decent mid-level force.

To the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, Lu Zhenjun was nothing more than a figurehead brought in for their own benefit; it was merely a case of tearing off a tiger's skin.

The two then talked about cultivation.

As they drew closer to the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, the cultivators on the flying boat sensed the rich spiritual energy, and countless people showed expressions of excitement.

Lin Chang'an was not idle on the ship either. He meditated and cultivated. Apart from not refining pills, he did not neglect his usual practice of drawing talismans and studying formations.

Even on the flying boat, there were trade fairs held by Foundation Establishment cultivators, where they traded useful items.

……

Along the way, the cultivators from the seven kingdoms were amazed by this new world.

Along the way, they saw a third-tier demon fleeing in terror from the sea, and also witnessed a bird flashing across the sky.

The abundance of monsters signifies a wealth of resources.

They did not encounter any demonic cultivators or pure thieves along the way.

After all, a Nascent Soul cultivator is in charge, and unless they are enemies, they would not easily provoke him.

As the airship continued forward, they finally spotted the cultivators on the sea.

Spirit ships, caravans, and hunting monks and mortals.

Occasionally, streaks of light would flash by, and these scenes caused the pride of the cultivators from the seven kingdoms to dissipate, their expressions becoming solemn.

This place is no longer the Seven Kingdoms, nor is it a place where even Golden Core cultivators are considered ancestors.

"Old Lin, look at the physique of the mortals here. They are far stronger than those of the seven kingdoms."

As they entered the inland sea, more mortal ships appeared. These mortals bravely joined forces to hunt sea fish, with several cultivators assisting them on the bow.

"These mortals seem to have practiced some kind of body-refining technique."

Lin Chang'an was also secretly alarmed, as the local people were clearly quite fierce.

Yun Yao, standing to the side, nodded slightly and introduced:
"The Demon Beast Sea Abyss is rich in spiritual energy, and the mortals here are all descendants of cultivators who once came here. Although they do not have spiritual roots, their physiques are extremely strong."

Moreover, most mortals cultivate some rudimentary body-refining techniques, and their strength is generally not weak. Furthermore, hunting sea beasts and consuming them over a long period not only strengthens their bodies but also increases the chances of giving birth to offspring with spiritual roots…”

"The local people are fierce and brave, the spiritual energy is abundant, and they have endless resources. No wonder cultivators from all over the world come here."

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly, but at the same time he could understand why so many cultivators would risk coming here to form their core, only to return to their homeland afterward.

There was no other reason than that they had personally witnessed three to five Core Formation cultivators working together to hunt down third-tier demonic beasts along the way.

Among the seven kingdoms, Golden Core cultivators are extremely rare, but along the way, one can occasionally see cultivators flying in streaks of light.

In this place, a Golden Core cultivator can only be described as a strong person, but in his homeland, he is a local patriarch.

Many cultivators with no future prospects naturally preferred to return to the comforts of a local patriarch, to establish their own lineage or protect their sect, and to be revered by others.

【Lifespan: 91/252】

[Realm: Mid-Foundation Establishment (84/100)]

On this day, Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes and nodded secretly as he felt the speed of his cultivation.

"I thought this journey would affect my cultivation speed, but to my surprise, it had no effect at all."

Although the airship has a spirit-gathering array, they will pass through many spirit-poor areas along the way, which will naturally affect them.

But since entering the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, the abundance of spiritual energy made Lin Chang'an realize something.

As long as there is hope for the path to immortality, no one will be willing to leave this place.

"Ninety-one years old, and has been away from the seven kingdoms for half a year."

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly, and familiar faces flashed through his mind.

Although I feel a little nostalgic, his journey has only just begun, and all I can do is offer my blessings.

Just then, a series of exclamations came from outside the airship.

"Look! That's the legendary Sea Abyss City!"

Amidst gasps of astonishment from countless people, even some pseudo-core cultivators were momentarily stunned upon witnessing the scene in the distance.

"My goodness, this is the legendary holy land of cultivation, Haiyuan City!"

When Lin Chang'an and the others came out, they were also shocked. They had only heard about it before, but only by seeing it with their own eyes could they feel how insignificant they were, like mayflies, in the face of such vastness.

The towering mountain peaks and the entire massive island were actually a huge celestial city exuding a magnificent and awe-inspiring aura.

The Tianxuan City they were once so proud of is completely incomparable to the two.

"This...is Haiyuan City!"

Lin Chang'an stared blankly at the immortal city surrounded by clouds and mist.

"Seeing the vastness of heaven and earth, one realizes the insignificance of oneself!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an finally understood the meaning of those words.

They were like mayflies seeing the blue sky.

"Old Lin, look, this is Haiyuan City."

As they drew closer, the sky became filled with more and more colorful lights, and below, there were huge ships sailing against the wind and waves.

Countless flying cultivators, some riding magical artifacts, some riding in small boats, and others using all sorts of flying magical artifacts.

Many others were riding flying beasts.

From time to time, one can see fleeting glimpses of flying lights, or groups of three or five, flying across the sky.

But without exception, all of these streaks of light avoided their flying boat.

After all, no one is foolish enough to dare fly over the head of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

It wasn't until their more than twenty giant ships slowly docked in the waters outside Haiyuan City that Lin Chang'an and the others came to their senses.

The colossal array of over twenty giant ships astounded countless cultivators during the Seven Kingdoms' alliance meeting.

However, at this moment, when it was docked outside Haiyuan City, it was just an inconspicuous sight.

There are simply too many giant ships coming and going in trade here.

"My goodness! Old Lin, if we could open a black market here someday, wouldn't we make a fortune!"

Old Hu stared wide-eyed, thinking about the black market he ran in Tianxuan City, which was simply unseemly.

"Old Hu, you really dare to think like that!"

Lin Chang'an chuckled and patted Lao Hu on the shoulder, but still asked with a puzzled look:

"Old Hu, didn't you say your ancestors came from Haiyuan? How come you're just like me, acting like you've never seen the world before?"

Upon hearing this, Old Hu retorted irritably:
"Never in my family ever said that Haiyuan City was this big!"

The group of people were like visitors to the Grand View Garden, filled with awe and disbelief simply by looking at this colossal city.

"Haiyuan City is a celestial city established by Bihai Palace. It has an agreement with the Sixteen Sects of Zhenhai and other major forces that war must not take place here."

Just as the flying boat came to a stop, an aura belonging to a Nascent Soul cultivator swept over, followed by a deep voice.

"Haha, congratulations Fellow Daoist Lu on advancing to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Sixth Elder, you are too kind. I am just a rogue cultivator. It is already a stroke of luck that I have formed a Nascent Soul. I cannot compare to the Sixth Elder, who had already entered the Nascent Soul realm two hundred years ago."

The meeting between the two Nascent Soul cultivators was no longer of any concern to them.

Those on the airship also learned of what was about to happen.

"The Seven Kingdoms Alliance is a newly arrived foreign force, but none of that matters. Every year, countless foreign forces come to the Demon Beast Abyss."

Some were fleeing from disaster, some were evading persecution, and others, like us, were victims of natural disasters…

After listening to Yun Yao's explanation, Lin Chang'an and Lao Hu understood.

The name "Demon Beast Abyss" implies the reason behind the mention of "demon beasts" in the title.

The greatest enemy of cultivators and mortals is the demon beast.

If the beast tides in the Seven Kingdoms only occur occasionally, once every hundred years, then here they are accompanied by beast tides year-round.

For any foreign power to establish a presence, the simplest solution is to set up a garrison on an offshore island.

These islands are rich in spiritual energy, no less than that of Tianxuan City. The forces stationed on these islands need to protect the mortals living there.

To put it simply, it was about resisting the sirens' rampage.

"Seventy-two islands in the outer sea protect Haiyuan City, and the Azure Sea Palace is located within the Great Sea-Suppressing Array..."

As Yun Yao continued her narration, Lin Chang'an and Lao Hu nodded repeatedly.

Knowing something beforehand and seeing it with your own eyes are two different things.

"Alright, everyone only has three days to stay. Those who wish to stay in Haiyuan City to cultivate are also welcome, provided they have enough spirit stones."

Lu Zhenjun has already agreed to become a guest elder of the Bihai Palace. The Seven Kingdoms Alliance will be heading to their new base in three days. If you wish to follow them, you may return in three days…”

As the voices of the cultivators from Tianxuan City echoed, the people on the flying boat couldn't wait to disembark.

However, when they were processing their identity jade tokens and entering Haiyuan City, many cultivators who brought their families along changed color.

Subsequently, many family members with shallow cultivation levels lowered their heads in embarrassment and chose to return to the flying boat to wait.

"All cultivators entering Haiyuan City must obtain an identity jade token. A temporary pass token costs 100 spirit stones for a seven-day stay, while a permanent residency jade token costs 3,000 spirit stones..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an was secretly alarmed. He wondered how much this income must amount to each year.

It is a bit expensive, but the safety within Haiyuan City is beyond doubt.

"Brother Lin, the cultivators here belong to the Azure Sea Palace. Those who have rendered meritorious service or unfortunately died in battle can have their descendants freely travel in any city under the Azure Sea Palace's jurisdiction..."

Listening to Yun Yao's explanation, Lin Chang'an suddenly understood. No wonder he saw several ordinary-looking male and female cultivators laughing and talking in the distance. They were only at the Qi Refining stage and had only taken out their identity jade tokens.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the gates not only let them pass smoothly, but also nodded with a smile on his face, showing an excellent attitude.

This scene made Lin Chang'an feel a sense of humanity, especially in this chaotic monster abyss.

"No wonder the Azure Sea Palace has stood the test of time. In this treacherous and chaotic world of cultivation, it has provided countless cultivators with a safe haven."

A sense of belonging to home!
Afterwards, Lin Chang'an, Lao Hu, and Yun Yao each paid one hundred spirit stones and obtained a seven-day temporary residence jade token before entering the legendary Haiyuan City.

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