Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 32 The Holy City [Please continue reading]

Once a man starts drinking, he often can't help but get carried away.

Things that couldn't be said before, can now be said.

They were very enthusiastic when talking about all sorts of strange and interesting stories.

Holy lands and holy cities are the objects of longing and discussion among all humans in the Ruins of Return, and also one of the spiritual pillars that allow many wanderers in the wandering camps to keep going.

"To be honest, although our human race is not in a good situation in the Ruins of Return, we are fortunate to have these holy lands and holy cities. It is said that before the establishment of the holy lands and holy cities, our human race was truly in dire straits. Once we were descended, it was a question whether we could survive for even a month. With the holy cities, we were able to protect the human race and have a place to live. It is said that those who established the holy cities were all extraordinary, all of them peerless rulers with great talent and ambition."

Liu San took a big gulp of ice-cold beer and said with longing, "Putting everything else aside, just take the Immortal Qin Holy City. It's a human holy city personally built by the First Emperor, the first emperor of all time. Inside, the First Emperor built a kingdom within a city, with wonders like the Twelve Golden Men and the Terracotta Army. Guarding the Immortal Qin Holy City, it's extremely safe. It has stood in the Void for countless years and is one of the most powerful holy cities of our human race, the strongest pillar supporting our heavens. But it's said that there are powerful external enemies, and they are constantly in a standoff and fighting. We haven't been there, so we don't know the specifics."

"Luoyang Holy City is no less impressive. It was founded by Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, and is one of the holy cities of the human race. It gathers many famous ministers and generals of the Han Dynasty, possesses the wondrous Observatory, and is one of the most powerful holy cities of our human race, the Jade Pillar that Supports the Sky. However, it is also confronting some powerful external enemy. It is said that every holy city of the human race will attract terrifying enemies and the covetousness of all races in the heavens. But as long as you can enter, you will be truly safe and can end your life of wandering."

Although there is no safe place in the Ruins of Guixu, the problem is that when you are wandering outside, you are always putting your life on the line.

Live for today, there's no tomorrow.

"The First Emperor of Qin, Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty in Luoyang, is this a dream? These are all historical figures who have died. How could they appear in Guixu and even establish a holy city for the human race?"

Wu Zhiwen exclaimed in surprise, his eyes widening in astonishment.

"What's this? Anything is possible in the Void. Those emperors and powerful rulers who died in history didn't go to the underworld after death, but were reborn in the Void. They had resources, skills, and reputation. To succeed, they were much better off than ordinary people like us. Similarly, not to mention powerful and famous figures in history, even those myths and legends, interesting tales and strange stories passed down from ancient times, and some fantasy worlds, can all fall into the Void."

Liu San said with emotion.

Fantasy becoming reality is never a joke in Guixu.

Especially on Earth, after it entered the modern era, all kinds of stories, movies, and television programs emerged one after another. Some popular stories could become the world of people's imaginations. They were born in the imaginations of all living beings, and then suddenly vanished for various reasons, captured by the Void and becoming part of the Void.

The people and things inside have all transformed from the abstract into the concrete, evolving into real life.

Where do the life forms in the Ruins of Return come from, and why do they continue to multiply and never become extinct? It is because the Ruins of Return are constantly capturing these fragments of the heavens.

"If the Holy City is like this, then what about the Holy Land? What is the situation there?"

Qi Lin asked with great interest.

This world is dangerous, but it's also wonderful. Having the chance to see my own fascinating ancestor in person is something to look forward to no matter what.

"Holy lands are sects established by some of the strongest members of our human race. They are mainly for cultivation and self-strengthening, unlike holy cities which need to protect many people and propagate their race. But the truly top-tier holy lands are also defending against all kinds of dangerous enemies. As far as we know, the Shaolin Temple was founded by Bodhidharma, who integrated a miraculous heart into a small hill, and then it grew into the current Shaolin Temple on Mount Moyun."

"It is said that there is a Sutra Repository in Shaolin Temple, containing countless scriptures and seventy-two unique skills. Any one of them can help one achieve enlightenment. Among them are top-level Heavenly Scriptures that can help one condense dragon patterns and reach the heavens."

"Furthermore, the Wudang Holy Land, founded by Zhang Sanfeng, also originated from a miraculous heart that merged into a hill and transformed into the Wudang Immortal Mountain. It is said that Wudang Mountain is extremely prosperous. The Taiji Heavenly Scripture, created by Grandmaster Zhang Sanfeng, is the most supreme and unparalleled scripture. Cultivating it can lead to the cultivation of the top-level divine power, the Taiji Dao Diagram, which is extremely powerful. It is also the most top-level array and sword array, the True Martial Seven-Section Array."

"I know, there's also the sacred Shu Mountain Sword Sect, which is a top-tier holy land for sword cultivators."

After a satisfying meal and drinks, the urge to confide in someone becomes completely uncontrollable.

These accounts of the holy land and the holy city, whether true or not, represent what they know, and they haven't held back much. Beyond that, they know nothing more; after all, they are just a nomadic camp, a group of refugees and wanderers, unable even to achieve stability. They can only struggle to survive.

This is also a reciprocal gesture.

Cai Honglong and his group brought out fine wine and meat; this was their sincerity.

Of course, they also need to offer some substantial content.

To reiterate, in the absence of absolute self-interest, most of the human nomadic camps within the Ruins of Return, and even other forces, are willing to lend a helping hand and offer a helping hand. This is a form of inheritance for the newcomers. No one knows whether they will still be here tomorrow.

These messages, when shared, will serve as a form of transmission.

This kind of kindness is something many people do. The Muddy Wandering Camp has encountered similar situations before and received benefits from others. As long as it doesn't hinder themselves, they don't mind passing on this kindness.

During this process, Ji Tianhao, Cai Honglong, and the others listened more than they spoke. They would occasionally offer a few bottles of ice-cold beer, exchange a few compliments, and create a lively atmosphere.

"We dare not dream of the Holy City, and joining the Holy Land is not something we can do casually. Our goal is simply to find a place where the flame of life can be lit. That would be enough for us. If we can find such a place, we can establish our own village. Being protected by the flame of life would be enough to qualify us to survive in the Ruins."

Liang Hongguang sighed with emotion, making no attempt to conceal his goals.

The Heart of Miracle is too elusive; perhaps only one will be born in a hundred initial lands. These rare items are of extraordinary value, each possessing miraculous effects. Wonders, too, can protect the foundation upon which a power grows and thrives. None of them are easily obtained.

Even if you obtain it, you may not be able to keep it.

On the contrary, the land of the torch is what ordinary people can covet. Once acquired, it won't be too conspicuous, and there's an opportunity to grow and expand.

"By the way, what is the Land of the Flame?"

Cai Honglong instinctively took notice of this; something that could be pursued by a homeless camp must be something good.

Liang Hongguang paused for a moment before finally speaking, "We don't know the exact origin of the Land of Fire, but there's a legend that the Ruins of Return swallowed up all the worlds and buried all living beings. Under the desolation of the Ruins of Return, life was extinguished, and the wisps of life that were born from death were like oases in the desert and candlelight in the darkness. It's the same principle as yin giving rise to yang and yang giving rise to yin. Of course, this is just a saying circulating among the people of the Ruins of Return, and I can't guarantee its accuracy."

"The most direct benefit of the Land of Fire is that it allows one to light fires and establish settlements within their coverage area. Furthermore, it enables the cultivation of sacrificial spirits to protect these settlements. The Land of Fire brings life to the land, nurturing flowers, trees, crops, and livestock. If developed well, it can be passed down through generations, at least ending the life of constant wandering and uncertainty in this desolate place, and offering a glimmer of hope for survival."

The Land of the Flame is the most anticipated treasure land for countless races and countless lives in the Ruins of Return.

Whether it's the human race or any of the myriad races of the heavens, when they encounter such a land of fire, they can all build their own settlements or tribes.

Cai Honglong and others then continued to ask about information regarding the Land of the Flame.

Liang Hongguang and his team did not hide this from each other.

As long as one survives in the Ruins for a longer period of time, one will naturally learn the information one needs to know.

There's nothing to hide.

The hardest part about finding the Land of the Flame is finding it.

The phenomenon of the Firewood Land can only be seen during the transition between the months of the Month of Calamity. The unclaimed Firewood Land will then emit the light of the Firewood. At other times, it cannot be found and will not show any signs.

Even if strange phenomena appear, they will disappear if you don't get there in time.

Moreover, the Land of the Flame is not static; it roams freely within the Ruins, constantly changing its location. Only after finding it can one obtain the Flame. Once the Flame is obtained, it can be taken away and used to build one's own settlement in any suitable area.

Of course, the Land of Fire is not an invincible sanctuary. The various natural disasters of the Ruins will also affect the Land of Fire, weakening it but not eliminating it. Within the settlement, one can grow crops, but whether one can preserve them depends on one's own capabilities.

For many homeless people, all of this is absolutely worthwhile. At the very least, the chances of survival are many times greater than those of being homeless.

Naturally, the land where the flame of civilization is passed down is the goal that countless lives constantly pursue on their wandering journeys.

Once found, that will be the end of my wandering.

Only a very few manage to achieve their goal. Out of a hundred wandering camps, perhaps only one will succeed, or perhaps none will. This is the cruelty of Guixu.

(End of this chapter)