Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 230 The Great Northern City
Upon seeing this, everyone was shocked; what immense wealth this was!

All the Foundation Establishment cultivators were captivated, staring at the grooves around the teleportation array, where high-grade spirit stones were everywhere, almost blinding them.

What does it mean to be rich and powerful?
That's what you call being rich and powerful!
Standing proudly on the Southern Continent for hundreds of thousands of years, the foundation of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" is unfathomable!
Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," a mere collection of spirit stones is the least valuable thing.

Only the finest spirit stones can be considered wealth and catch the eye of important figures.

The mid-grade spirit stones that Li Yunjing cherished were not even worthy of being used by important figures.

This creates a distinction between round and round coins. As a cultivator's realm advances, the level of treasures involved becomes higher, and the amount of currency required increases accordingly.

The true high-level mainstream of the cultivation world uses only top-grade spirit stones.

One high-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for one hundred mid-grade spirit stones, but this is the theoretical price. In reality, one hundred and twenty mid-grade spirit stones can be exchanged in transactions.

This is the real universal currency!

Even if you leave the Southern Heaven Continent and go to other continents, you can still use high-grade spirit stones to trade for any item you want.

Li Yunjing looked at the scene before him and didn't know what to say.

The shocking scene left him stunned.

"Boom!"

The teleportation array vibrated violently the next instant. If Li Yunjing hadn't seen the Golden Core Realm expert remain calm and unmoved, he would have thought the teleportation array had malfunctioned and he was trying to escape.

Like Li Yunjing, many Foundation Establishment cultivators also experienced a slight commotion.

However, seeing that the important figures in the Golden Core realm were all calm and composed, these Foundation Establishment cultivators gradually calmed down.

They curiously examined the teleportation array, wanting to see the teleportation process and how it differed from other types of teleportation arrays.

The super teleportation array vibrated for a full quarter of an hour. Suddenly, the entire teleportation array was enveloped by a black and white light shield.

At this point, no one can enter or leave.

The time for teleportation is not far off.

"Boom!"

Finally, the entire teleportation array shone brightly, so bright that even Li Yunjing could hardly open his eyes. He squinted and saw a dazzling blue light shooting straight into the void, scattering the clouds in the sky.

That blue light shot almost straight up to the heavens!
Throughout the Shenxiao Mountains, countless cultivators looked up in astonishment at the scene before them, hardly believing the dazzling light that illuminated the sky, a spectacle akin to a miracle.

In the void above everyone's heads, a yin-yang fusion formation of twin fish was created by combining yin and yang energies.

Amidst the transmitted light, the dimensional space gradually darkened, with only a bright spot remaining in a distant, unknown place. As time passed, the bright spot gradually grew larger, resembling the origin of the universe.

I don't know how much time passed, but the origin point in front of me turned into a huge ball of light, and then it exploded violently, forming a picture.

Within that painting, one could vaguely discern thousands of mountains and rivers, and city buildings...

Standing on the teleportation array, Li Yunjing only observed for a short while before feeling dizzy and nauseous.

After entering the world of cultivation, he felt nauseous for the first time.

If it weren't for the "super teleportation talisman" activated by Yu Yuanhua, which formed a transparent light curtain that enveloped them, Li Yunjing would have felt as if he were being torn apart.

Li Yunjing's usually proudly robust physique became somewhat unbearable after entering a dark dimensional space.

This power is so overwhelming that it can tear everything apart.

The transmission process lasted a full hour.

When the darkness dissipated and the light returned, the thousands of people present found themselves in another unfamiliar place.

This is the largest fortress of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" in the north, known as the "City of Glory".

The city and the scroll that appeared during the teleportation were almost identical.

"Get out of the teleportation array quickly!"

Before Li Yunjing and the others could adjust to the situation, they heard someone shouting loudly outside the teleportation array, as if they were about to take action and drive them away at the slightest disagreement.

Upon seeing this, Yu Yuanhua's expression changed, and he shouted to the surrounding team members, "Hurry up and come down! This is the sect's most important teleportation array! We can't afford to waste even a moment and affect the normal operation of the teleportation array."

Like Yu Yuanhua, other Golden Core cultivators were also shouting loudly.

Seeing this, Li Yunjing and the others hurriedly left the teleportation array.

After exiting the teleportation array, Li Yunjing looked around and realized that they had appeared in a deserted square.

Around the square, there were octagonal energy towers, which emitted a faint light and were always ready to be activated.

These energy towers were built to protect the super-level teleportation array!

On the octagonal plaza, apart from the people who came down from the teleportation array, there were only some soldiers wearing armor.

These people are the city guards of the "City of Glory".

According to Li Yunjing's observation, everyone here was a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm or above, and there were even three commanders at the Golden Core Realm.

It can be seen that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" exerts its powerful influence everywhere, not just limited to the "Shenxiao Mountain Range".

After several sensory shocks, Li Yunjing realized that his understanding of his sect was far too limited.

Many of my previous thoughts and opinions are now quite laughable.

What is a behemoth sect that dominates an entire continent?
It's not about how many Qi Refining Realm cultivators there are, nor how many Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators there are, nor even a little bit of first or second-tier wealth.

Only by truly leaving the "Shenxiao Mountain Range" and traveling throughout the entire Southern Continent can one truly understand what kind of sect the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is.

"You all wait here! Don't move!"

Yu Yuanhua gave an order to Li Yunjing and the others, and then, along with the other seventeen Golden Core cultivators, went to the three Golden Core commanders and whispered something to each other.

However, their conversation was isolated by magic, so other Foundation Establishment cultivators could not hear the specific content of their discussion.

Li Yunjing looked around at the people and suddenly realized that one person was missing from his team.

Only thirty-three people remain!
Li Yunjing thought he was seeing things, so he counted again and confirmed that there were indeed thirty-three people!

The moment the teleportation ended, his team was one person short!

This left Li Yunjing in a state of confusion, unsure whether he should report it to Yu Yuanhua!
Then he looked at other places. If it were only one person missing, Li Yunjing would not have noticed any flaws. But according to his observation, it seemed that dozens of people were missing this time!
This is not right! Out of more than a thousand people, several dozen are missing!
Li Yunjing has such a photographic memory that he can remember everything he sees. Even without deliberately memorizing, he can immediately sense the difference when he recalls something.

He could confirm that there were indeed fewer people.

"Could it be as I suspected, that some important figures from the sect secretly entered the 'City of Glory' at the beginning, and left without anyone noticing the moment the teleportation ended?"

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing dared not speak recklessly.

At this moment, Li Yunjing was absolutely certain that the eighteen Golden Core cultivators who led them must have also realized that the number didn't match up.

But they didn't say anything, which was obviously expected by them!
Since the important person remained silent, Li Yunjing naturally pretended to be confused. This was not a good time to show off his intelligence and meticulousness.

Li Yunjing was unwilling to try to be clever and create more trouble for himself.

After a long while, the important figures' conversation came to an end.

Yu Yuanhua approached Li Yunjing and the others, coldly looked at the remaining people, and said, "Everyone, follow me!"

"Yes!"

Li Yunjing and the others responded and, led by Yu Yuanhua, walked towards the outside of the square.

Upon exiting the square, Li Yunjing saw rows of enormous palaces, which served as the offices of the "City of Glory."

In the "City of Glory," there are no mortals; all the buildings here were constructed in preparation for war.

After passing through palaces, you'll reach the streets of the "City of Glory".

Along the streets, there were rows of houses, some of which were fenced off and used as barracks; some were used as warehouses to store supplies; and others were used as offices for military agencies.

Of course, there are also some areas that have been designated as trading zones.

There are also some shops here, mainly to supply supplies to soldiers.

Opening a shop in the "City of Glory" is extremely difficult and subject to many restrictions. You are almost always subject to control and may even be forcibly allocated a shop.

However, after the war ends, the "Shenxiao Daozong" will compensate these merchants according to their value.

The merchants had no objection to this.

After all, those who can open shops in the "City of Glory" are either insiders of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" or close associates, and they are willing to serve the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

Chambers of commerce that do not want to be regulated will not do business here.

Li Yunjing looked around at the street scene and couldn't help but show a hint of surprise when he thought about the "Jubaolou" auction that would be held here in the future. What was the reason that "Jubaolou" could hold an auction here?
Along the way, there were guards every three steps and sentries every five steps; the city guards were everywhere.

The strictness of "Wanghai City" is worlds apart from that of "Glorious City"; they are not even in the same league.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect attaches far more importance to its northern enemies than to the sea creatures in the ocean.

Here, Foundation Establishment cultivators are everywhere. True Qi Refining cultivators are no better than dogs, while Foundation Establishment cultivators are everywhere.

In such a major northern town, without the cultivation level of the Golden Core Realm, one has no status whatsoever.

Without any intention of lingering, Yu Yuanhua led everyone straight towards the North Gate, the border of the Ming Dynasty.

Amidst the howling wind, after everyone walked out of the tall city gate, Li Yunjing looked ahead and saw a mountain range stretching across the land, like a silver dragon covered in ice and snow.

After leaving the city, Li Yunjing, like everyone else, felt a sense of desolation, as if the wind was howling and the Yi River was cold, and the hero was going away never to return.

This made Li Yunjing and the others turn around and look at the magnificent and enormous "City of Glory".

This magnificent pass, stretching for thousands of miles, is constructed with every stone of diamond. The imposing wall, like a mountain range, blocked all routes from the north to the Ming Dynasty.

The entire "City of Glory" stretches out there, majestic and imposing.

On the towering city gate tower, rows of guards stood solemnly, guarding the border.

Not all of these garrison troops were Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Clearly, in the absence of war, the Qi Refining Realm cultivators are responsible for guarding the area, relieving the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators of their burden and giving them enough time to cultivate and improve their cultivation.

The walls of the entire "City of Glory" are covered with countless inscriptions, each representing a restriction or prohibition.

Looking back, Li Yunjing sensed a portion of the "Seven Star Palace" inheritance techniques within it.

Clearly, the "Seven Star Palace" was one of the organizers of the construction of such a large city and played a significant role in it.

"So I guess I've gone abroad now!"

Li Yunjing withdrew his gaze, looked ahead, and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

The world he inhabits is too vast.

Li Yunjing has now stepped outside the territory of the Ming Dynasty for the first time, but he has no idea how big the Southern Continent is.

He had no idea how big the other continents, or even the whole world, were.

Perhaps, only after Li Yunjing completes the assessment and is promoted to a true disciple will he be qualified to know the truth of the world.

Li Yunjing and his group had only traveled a few dozen miles and had not yet reached the mountains ahead when they encountered patrols of guards.

Even outside the "City of Glory," you can still run into your own people.

The strategy of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has never been to strictly defend cities and protect local areas, but rather to take the initiative to attack.

Since its founding, the Shenxiao Dao Sect has launched several northern expeditions, attempting to enter the center of the world. However, its large-scale operations have been suppressed by various forces, preventing it from breaking out of the Ming Dynasty's territory.

Even outside the Ming Dynasty, the limit is still the Southern Continent.

We must absolutely not allow the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to grow from a local behemoth into a super sect that spans the entire world.

The patrol teams that Li Yunjing and his group encountered had no easy tasks; they frequently engaged in large-scale battles, eliminating spies and small groups of enemies infiltrated by other parties.

These patrol squads each consist of over a hundred people, mostly Qi Refining Realm cultivators, with Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators serving as captains. Each of them is clad in gleaming armor, wields sharp weapons, and exudes a palpable killing intent.

This shows that these people are not just for show, but a real, hardened legion that has experienced fierce battles.

When these people faced Li Yunjing and his group, they did not let them go because of the difference in strength. Instead, they took the initiative to check them, which shows their bravery and courage.

(End of this chapter)