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Chapter 216: Eruption, Thousand Sword Formation (Seeking Monthly Votes)
In the Seven Towers World, on the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower.
The battle scene here is no longer the vast land but in the extremely high sky. Surrounding it, vast clouds have turned into an endless sea, stretching as far as the eye can see.
The three suns in the sky shine brightly.
Wu Yuan stands in the void, looking at the black-robed figure in the distance. The aura of life is similar to his own.
Both are at the first level of the Golden Core, and the spiritual energy is nothing to boast about.
The flying swords manipulated by the guardian are only nine fourth-grade spiritual flying swords, far less in number than those controlled by Wu Yuan.
However...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With the nine large flying swords released by the black-robed figure, the vast expanse of the heavens and the earth changes color. Turbulent yellowish-brown energy flows violently, shrouding the vast void. When it covers an area of over a hundred miles, Wu Yuan's expression completely changes.
This domain power is too terrifying, too strong!
It's not just more powerful than the domain he unleashed; the most important difference lies in the range.
Wu Yuan's domain, with its current range, is at most a little over ten miles without weakening its power. As for further away, the domain power will sharply decrease.
But what about this guardian? A full hundred miles.
Compared to the guardian on the thirty-ninth floor, his strength is at least ten times stronger.
In almost an instant, Wu Yuan understands—True Intent!
The unity of heaven and man is a preliminary perception and mobilization of the power of heaven and earth.
When perceiving various forces of heaven and earth, gradually delving into the study of a certain force, and mobilizing it, the mysterious power formed is the domain.
From the first level of the domain to the ninth level, it is a gradual deepening of the perception of this kind of mysterious power!
Until one day.
When the gathered perception reaches an extremely high level, truly touching a trace of the profound mystery in this path is True Intent—the genuine thought of heaven and earth.
The power of True Intent is astonishingly strong.
"According to the Tianwu Divine Canon, once the understanding of the Dao reaches the level of True Intent, even without containing any magical power, the power of the Dao can rival the ninth level of the Golden Core." Wu Yuan stares at the black-robed guardian.
This guardian.
Has grasped a hint of the profound mystery of the earth's Dao.
Perhaps it's just a trace.
But it represents the essence of heaven and earth and possesses terrifying power.
"On the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower, the guardian has mastered True Intent. What about the fiftieth floor? The sixtieth floor?" Wu Yuan has a passing thought.
He can't imagine what kind of monstrous genius can reach the eightieth floor.
Keep in mind that to challenge the First Star Tower, one must be under a hundred years old.
"I've cultivated for too short a time. I'm only thirty-seven now. If I cultivate until eighty or ninety and then come back, the situation will be completely different." Wu Yuan thinks to himself.
Time has extraordinary magical power.
It makes the strong become old and turns children into heroes!
"Challenger, able to face me, your strength is among the billions of challengers, extremely formidable." The black-robed figure wearing a mask speaks indifferently, "However, facing me, you will undoubtedly lose."
"Is that so? Come on." Wu Yuan's expression is stern.
He has understood why Gu Sixing had such confidence. This fortieth floor is indeed difficult to pass.
The black-robed figure no longer speaks.
In the next moment.
Boom! Boom! Only the power of True Intent, spreading over a hundred miles, rushes like a mountain tide. It strikes towards Wu Yuan, shaking the heavens and the earth.
The power is terrifying!
"Condense!"
Wu Yuan grits his teeth. The flying swords around him whistle, forming one layer after another of sword formation. Under the control of his divine sense, the power of the sword formation soars. Combined with the earthy yellow energy flowing for several miles, it becomes dense and vast.
Forming a defensive stance.
Boom! Boom! Boom! The guardian's overwhelming domain power surges and clashes with Wu Yuan's domain. One side is surging irresistibly, and the other is as thick as a mountain. The divine sense, domain, and flying swords perfectly combine, refined to the extreme, firmly protecting Wu Yuan in the center, unshakable!
"To withstand my domain impact, you are qualified to receive my sword!" The black-robed guardian overlooks Wu Yuan, and the nine suspended flying swords around him suddenly move.
Humming~ Humming~ The nine great flying swords whistle, countless secret patterns appearing on the surface of the sword bodies. They interconnect with each other, and in the blink of an eye, they converge to form a thick, ancient divine sword, like a giant needle.
The third level of the Xuan Huang Sword Formation—Sword at One Inch.
Surprisingly, the guardian is also displaying the Xuan Huang Sword Formation.
"Whoosh!"
The divine sword whistles, with the added force of the domain, the yellowish-brown energy surrounding it. In the sky, it flashes several times, as if teleporting, leaving behind an enduring sword mark, and directly pounces towards Wu Yuan.
Terrifyingly fast.
"Go!" Wu Yuan's eyes are cold. His divine consciousness surges, and eighty-one flying swords gather. In the blink of an eye, they also form a divine sword like thin needles, swiftly tearing through the long sky.
The two great sword formations collided with a resounding crash.
One attacking! Elegant like an elf, mysterious and unpredictable, but the power seems somewhat inferior.
One defending! Unmoving like a mountain, although far less agile, the hundred-sword formation formed by eighty-one flying swords is majestic and endless.
Collision after collision.
Ferocious beyond measure.
"Break!" The black-robed guardian's eyes hidden under the mask were icy as he stared at Wu Yuan.
He wanted to quickly kill Wu Yuan.
But he was repeatedly blocked each time.
"Defend! Look for an opportunity." Wu Yuan's divine sense still had some strength, and he was still amazed at the opponent's eruptive power.
This is True Intent!
Clearly using the same moves, the opponent only has nine flying swords, but the profound mysteries contained are extraordinary, suppressing Wu Yuan's hundred-sword formation.
"Dao Intent, a complete domain." Wu Yuan, in the repeated clashes, gradually perceived the mysteries of this strand of True Intent of the earth.
Perception and comprehension are two different things.
But it gave Wu Yuan a completely different feeling.
...The repeated clashes between Wu Yuan and the guardian also surprised many Purple Mansion real people who were watching on South Moon Island.
Both sides are only at the first level of the Golden Core, but their combat proficiency has definitely reached the threshold of the Purple Mansion Realm.
The guardian's sword formation mysteries are far beyond many Purple Mansion real people, but due to insufficient magical power, the formidable power is not fully revealed.
What about Wu Yuan?
Although his understanding of the Dao is somewhat lacking, relying on the hundred-sword formation, he managed to withstand the attacks.
...Inside the First Star Tower.
After unsuccessful attacks, the black-robed guardian's eyes grew colder. "Your sword formation is indeed strong. Clearly, your understanding of Dao laws is limited, but you can still resist."
"But."
"Just defending won't win against me." The black-robed guardian stared at Wu Yuan, "I'll use my strongest power to kill you."
Boom!
The sword formation that had originally converged into a needle-shaped divine sword suddenly scattered, followed by nine flowing lights.
Nine flying swords seemed to be scattered, but they were connected to each other.
Their surfaces condensed layers of earthy yellow light, dazzling and endless. The nine lights made the vast domain extraordinary.
As the sword formation separated into nine, the speed of the nine flying swords increased rather than decreased, becoming even more formidable.
"Swish!" "Swish!" "Swish!" Sword lights swept across the sky, attacking Wu Yuan simultaneously from all directions.
"Shh~" "Shh~" "Shh~"
In the collision of the sword formation, the invincible domain of Wu Yuan instantly developed numerous vulnerabilities. The powerful hundred-sword formation was also cracked by the terrifying lights in countless places.
There was a faint trend of collapse.
This made Wu Yuan's expression slightly change.
"Sword formation divided into nine, but the nine swords are like one entity, covering the void, omnipresent." Wu Yuan sensed the elusive flying swords.
He finally confirmed.
The guardian was using the fourth level of the Xuan Huang Sword Formation—Earth Generates Light!
Reaching this level, the combination of domain and sword formation no longer condensed into a point but spread out into a vast area.
The area covered by this spread, with a majestic sword formation and endless sword radiance, could be considered the embryonic form of a sword world.
Reaching this level, within a single-layered sword formation, it seemed as if there were nine points of attack, and the power was more than ten times that of the third level.
This is troublesome!
"I originally thought that relying on the hundred-sword formation could hold up and delay, waiting for the opponent's divine sense to exhaust, and then win the battle." Wu Yuan understood that he had underestimated the guardian.
It's not that easy.
Just defending won't work!
"Splash!" "Splash!" Sword lights cut through the sky, as if cutting tofu, causing Wu Yuan's domain to rapidly decay.
The hundred-sword formation was on the verge of collapse.
"Condense!" Wu Yuan's eyes were cold. With his powerful divine sense, he instantly condensed the nearly collapsing sword formation, resisting the nine sword lights attacking repeatedly.
"Let's see how many times you can withstand it." The black-robed guardian looked down at Wu Yuan, full of absolute confidence.
He was not afraid of Wu Yuan at all.
Displaying the fourth level of the sword formation, any of the sword lights had formidable power comparable to Wu Yuan's hundred-sword formation.
Nine against one!
Wu Yuan's struggle seemed futile.
"Only can fight!" Wu Yuan gritted his teeth, and the previously concealed part of his divine sense power was completely released.
At the same time.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Countless flying swords appeared around Wu Yuan, hovering in the air, with sword energy crisscrossing.
It was terrifyingly numerous.
Adding the original eighty-one flying swords, at this moment, Wu Yuan's divine sense completely controlled seven hundred and twenty-nine flying swords.
Unprecedented pressure.
It felt as if a massive mountain was pressing down, causing Wu Yuan's divine sense consciousness to tremble faintly.
This burden was too heavy.
"Combine!" Wu Yuan shouted in his mind, his consciousness trembling.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Each floating sword suddenly moved, numerous secret patterns emerged, interconnecting with each other. In the blink of an eye, the seven hundred and twenty-nine flying swords converged to form a unity.
Thousand-Sword Array!
At the moment when over seven hundred flying swords converged into one, a sword shadow, resembling a hundred feet long needle, appeared, traversing the sky.
Enveloping Wu Yuan within it.
"Kill!" Wu Yuan roared in his mind. With a single thought, he manipulated the Thousand-Sword Array to soar into the sky, heading directly towards the black-robed guardian dozens of miles away.
The sword intent soared!
The originally massive and majestic domain, driven by True Intent, was torn apart like paper in an instant.
"Thousand-Sword Array? How is this possible!" The black-robed guardian was incredulous, gritting his teeth, "Block it for me."
Swish! Swish! Nine sword lights whistled, like nine divine radiance, piercing through the long sky, carrying overwhelming power in an attempt to block Wu Yuan's divine sword.
Boom!
Boom! Boom!
In a single confrontation, the two sides collided nine times, and the guardian's nine flying swords were directly blasted away.
Wu Yuan's Thousand-Sword Array, like a powerful man overpowering ten opponents, ruthlessly struck down, not giving the opponent any room to resist, fiercely attacking the black-robed guardian.
Ferocious, violent.
This was Wu Yuan's strongest eruption.
"Puff!" The divine sword swept across dozens of miles of sky, roaring past, directly piercing through the body of the black-robed guardian.
Splatter~
All scenes dissipated, returning to calm.
Wu Yuan stood in the void, his face pale.
"Congratulations, Li Xia, for successfully passing the Fortieth Floor of the First Star Tower. The reward is 'Experience and Comprehend Any True Intent' once." The voice of the tower spirit echoed.
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PS: Sorry for the delay, continuing to write.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 217: Invitations from All Directions (Seeking Monthly Votes)
"Experience and comprehend any True Intent?" Wu Yuan was slightly stunned.
What is this?
But soon, Wu Yuan, through his 'Immortal Dao Information' interface, found detailed explanations.
These explanations automatically appeared after the tower spirit's voice rang out.
Swiftly scanning.
"The Seven-Star Tower of Heaven is a place where numerous geniuses of the Immortal Continent compete. Passing the fortieth floor is recognized as a true genius. Passing the fiftieth floor is considered a top-tier genius, and passing the sixtieth floor is a rare genius seen once in a millennium?" Wu Yuan quickly read and murmured to himself, "Geniuses of this level are qualified to receive a gift from the Immortal Realm, experiencing the process of True Intent. The specific details are as follows..."
After finishing reading, Wu Yuan silently memorized the information.
"Inside the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, there is such an opportunity? No wonder geniuses from various forces are willing to come and challenge." Wu Yuan thought.
This kind of opportunity was something he had never expected.
The wonders of the Divine Illusory Realm exceeded imagination.
"From the fortieth floor onwards, a chance can be obtained for every ten floors passed?" Wu Yuan had some insights.
Such opportunities were rare.
Because, according to the records of the First Star Tower, throughout the entire Crimson Moon Immortal Continent, the highest floor reached was probably just over sixty.
"To pass the sixtieth floor in the First Star Tower, looking at the entire Immortal Continent, is considered a genius in a thousand years." Wu Yuan thought to himself, "However, such a genius can only get three chances to comprehend."
This was a bestowment from the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm to top-tier geniuses.
Of course.
This was only the First Star Tower. Whether the Second Star Tower, Third Star Tower, or even higher, would have similar gifts remained unknown to Wu Yuan.
"However."
"According to the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, I, looking at the entire Immortal Continent, under a hundred years old, am considered a genius?" Wu Yuan thought.
Compared to true top-tier geniuses, he still had a long way to go.
He had just passed the fortieth floor. The most outstanding geniuses in various spatial and temporal planes could probably reach seventy or eighty floors.
"Moreover, since the Seven-Star Tower has set up one hundred floors, theoretically, there should be a genius capable of passing it." Wu Yuan estimated to himself.
Even if it couldn't be passed, it should be very close.
Otherwise, there would be no need to set the difficulty to one hundred floors.
"Even if I can't compare with the top geniuses in endless ages, I have to strive and get as close as possible." Wu Yuan made a determination in his heart.
In the Middle Land, he was undoubtedly the strongest genius, with no one of the same age able to compare.
But the world was vast. Even in the Crimson Moon Immortal Continent, he wasn't considered top-tier.
Not to mention the scope of the White Cang Immortal Nation, or even the entire Great Realm.
"However."
"When I'm thirty-seven years old, when I'm eighty or ninety, who would dare to say that I can't break these records?" Wu Yuan's gaze swept across the void.
There, a series of records were recorded.
"Leave the First Star Tower," Wu Yuan said.
He didn't continue to challenge.
Although he gained some insights during the series of battles, these insights needed to accumulate and digest, and Wu Yuan couldn't break through in a short time.
Changes in strength during battle? Such a situation was extremely rare.
"Using the Thousand-Sword Array consumes a huge amount of my mental energy. Even if I fight again, I might not be able to defeat the guardian of the fortieth floor." Wu Yuan was well aware of his own condition.
The Thousand-Sword Array was his trump card.
The Crimson Moon Immortal Realm could only restore divine virtual mana and physical condition, but it couldn't relieve the fatigue of Wu Yuan's divine soul.
"Forty floors should be enough. I can come back to challenge in the future." Wu Yuan thought.
...
In the central water banquet hall of South Moon Island, there was a silence.
From various major sects and families, hundreds of Purple Mansion True Immortals were present. When they witnessed Wu Yuan effortlessly displaying the Thousand-Sword Array to defeat the guardian, they were all astonished.
Although Wu Yuan had breezed through more than thirty floors before, no one dared to say for sure that he would definitely pass the fortieth floor.
Just like the transformation from the nineteenth to the twentieth floor.
From the thirty-ninth to the fortieth floor, the difficulty would similarly skyrocket.
Passing it meant being acknowledged as a genius, while failing meant having decent potential.
"Li Xia is amazing."
"He has passed the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower, representing the potential of a Nascent Divinity Ground Immortal. It's enough to join any core of a faction."
"His comprehension of Dao laws isn't too high, and he hasn't grasped True Intent yet, but his Divine Soul is too powerful."
"Back when I ascended the First Star Tower, I couldn't pass the fortieth floor no matter what." These Purple Mansion True Immortals whispered.
When they were young, they had also ascended the First Star Tower, but the vast majority had only reached the thirties.
Those who could pass the fortieth floor were few and far between.
"Forty floors, he actually passed?" Zhuo Haiyue's eyes revealed a hint of joy. "Originally, I wasn't sure if he could make it."
In reality, when Zhuo Haiyue saw Wu Yuan display the Thousand-Sword Array, she understood: it was stable!
"According to Uncle Yu's suggestion, Wu Yuan's Divine Soul aura is very young, likely not exceeding fifty years." Zhuo Haiyue thought, "That means he will continue to improve and may pass the fiftieth floor, or even higher in the future!"
Zhuo Haiyue understood that she had picked up a treasure.
Passing the fortieth floor and passing the fiftieth floor were completely different concepts.
Thinking about this, Zhuo Haiyue looked towards Gu Sixing, who was not far away and still seemed indifferent. She transmitted her voice, "Elder Gu, this time, I have to trouble you again."
"No problem, we each take what we need. This Li Xia is not bad; cultivate him well, and he might become your right-hand man." Gu Sixing's voice quickly echoed in Zhuo Haiyue's mind.
Extremely gentle.
As if treating a younger sister.
...
Hum~ A beam of light flashed, and Wu Yuan appeared out of thin air in front of his desk.
Places like the Seven Towers World belonged to special spaces within the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm. After leaving, they would appear in the same location as before entering.
"Is everyone looking at me?" Wu Yuan, as soon as he landed, sensed the hot gazes from all directions.
Naturally, Wu Yuan understood the reason.
According to the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm's description of the Seven-Star Tower of Heaven, passing the fortieth floor represented the potential to reach the Nascent Divinity Ground Immortal realm.
This was already astonishing.
The Nascent Divinity realm, also known as the Ground Immortal realm, possessed vast divine abilities and was considered a super powerhouse in the Crimson Moon Immortal Continent. In terms of life expectancy alone, they were no less than the Illusory Form realm experts among the Body Refining cultivators.
A lifespan of ninety thousand years!
How incredibly long?
It could be said that of the hundreds of Purple Mansion True Immortals present, although each was an elite of their respective forces, more than ninety percent found it difficult to reach the Nascent Divinity Ground Immortal realm.
"Princess Haiyue, Li Xia has successfully completed the mission and passed the fortieth floor." Wu Yuan slightly bowed.
"Very good."
A smile appeared on Zhuo Haiyue's face. Then, her gaze fell on Gu Sixing, and her voice turned cold, "Gu Sixing, do you have anything else to say?"
Hoo!
Gu Sixing slowly stood up.
"Friend Li Xia, I was impolite before. I hope you can forgive me." Gu Sixing's face showed no trace of anger.
Wu Yuan couldn't help but look at Gu Sixing.
Indeed, he could bend and stretch, not getting angry and leaving directly.
"However, I heard that Friend Li Xia has not joined any sects yet." Gu Sixing smiled slightly, "Would you be willing to join my Gu Clan? As an honorary guest of our Gu Clan, I promise to provide generous treatment."
Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise.
The Gu Clan, as a royal family, was probably not much different from top-notch sects in terms of heritage, perhaps even stronger!
After all.
Throughout the Immortal Continent, there are dozens of first-rate sects, but there are only four noble duke families.
"Thank you, Your Highness Gu, for your kindness. However, I currently have no intention of becoming a guest of the Gu Clan," Wu Yuan replied directly.
From today onwards, whether he liked it or not, he already had the imprint and label deeply imprinted by Zhuo Haiyue. Therefore, when the time came to choose sides, he couldn't hesitate.
"Alright, then I wish Friend Li Xia to find a sect to your liking," Gu Sixing said without any anger. He then looked at Zhuo Haiyue and added, "Haiyue, the thirty million Source Crystals, we'll transfer to you later."
With that, Gu Sixing didn't linger and swiftly flew out of the banquet hall. Following closely, the Golden Dragon War Chariot appeared and quickly disappeared into the sky.
It seemed like he didn't want to lose face any further.
"Everyone, the troublesome fellow has finally left." Zhuo Haiyue's gaze swept across the hundreds of Purple Mansion True Immortals, smiling. "Let's raise our glasses to celebrate for Friend Li Xia."
"Haha, a toast to Friend Li Xia."
"With Friend Li Xia's talent, in the future, he will definitely ascend to the Immortal Realm and enjoy a lifespan of ten thousand years."
"To Friend Li Xia." All the Purple Mansion True Immortals raised their glasses enthusiastically, but no one dared to pick up Zhuo Haiyue's words.
Even if they didn't like Gu Sixing, they didn't dare to openly speak ill of him.
However, towards Wu Yuan, these Purple Mansion True Immortals were even more enthusiastic than at the beginning.
Previously, Wu Yuan relied on Zhuo Haiyue's influence, and many Purple Mansion True Immortals looked down on him. However, having passed the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower, Wu Yuan's revealed talent was enough to make these Purple Mansion True Immortals take notice.
Of course, if they knew that Wu Yuan was only thirty-seven years old, and he cultivated nine life-bound flying swords with a third-grade Immortal Foundation, they would probably be even more astonished.
This kind of Qi Cultivation talent, as the Realm Lord mentioned, might be slightly weaker than Body Refining talent, but in the vast Grand Realm, it was absolutely top-notch.
Goblets clinked, and the guests reveled.
"Brother Li Xia." North Botaos, dressed in black armor, squeezed forward, praising, "Amazing, with such talent, I am far inferior."
Wu Yuan smiled faintly. "Friend North Botaos, do you have something on your mind?"
"Haha, Brother Li Xia is straightforward. I'll just say it directly." North Botaos laughed. "I heard that Brother Li Xia has not joined any sects. Would you be willing to join our Grand Sun Immortal Sect? With your talent, you will not only become the core disciple of the sect, but there's a high probability that even an Immortal will come to accept you as a disciple."
Wu Yuan's heart moved.
An Immortal accepting disciples?
Wu Yuan also understood that a True Immortal was the true Immortal.
But becoming a True Immortal was too difficult.
Therefore, in this vast Immortal Continent, the so-called Immortals generally referred to Nascent Divinity Ground Immortals and Tribulation Epoch Upper Immortals.
And this Grand Sun Immortal Sect? It was a very powerful sect.
However, Wu Yuan hadn't considered it before.
"Haha, Brother North Botaos, your Grand Sun Immortal Sect is powerful, ranking among the top five in the Immortal Continent and famous for its formations. But Brother Li Xia is a sword cultivator." A graceful and charming woman in a red robe interjected, smiling. "Does your Grand Sun Immortal Sect have a Nascent Divinity Sword Immortal?"
North Botaos' expression changed slightly.
All major sects had their foundations. The Grand Sun Immortal Sect was formidable, but in terms of sword cultivation, it was at the bottom among the first-rate sects.
"Friend Li Xia, would you be willing to join my Thousand Sources Sword Sect?" A burly man walked forward, quite confident. "In terms of sword cultivation achievements, looking at the entire Immortal Continent, my Thousand Sources Sword Sect undoubtedly ranks in the top three."
"Friend Li Xia, I..." Another cultivator quickly approached.
These Purple Mansion True Immortals quickly approached, inviting Wu Yuan one after another, and the conditions promised were getting better and better.
Wu Yuan listened in a daze.
He finally understood what Zhuo Haiyue's 'renown' meant. Once the fame was out, recognized by various parties, it wasn't a matter of sects choosing him; it was him choosing the sect.
In reality, Wu Yuan knew that these Purple Mansion True Immortals, although they were core members of various forces, still belonged to the younger generation and couldn't decide the conditions for inviting someone to join a sect.
However, their perspectives were very broad, and they could roughly judge what conditions their sects were willing to offer based on Wu Yuan's demonstrated talent.
For these Purple Mansion True Immortals, if they could invite such a peerless genius like Wu Yuan to join, it would be a great achievement with rewards.
Wu Yuan responded one by one but didn't make any promises.
Suddenly.
"Everyone." Zhuo Haiyue suddenly spoke, her voice cold, swiftly quieting the entire banquet hall.
All eyes turned to Zhuo Haiyue.
"Friend Li Xia does indeed intend to choose a sect to join."
Zhuo Haiyue continued indifferently, "For the next period, he will be staying in the Zhuo Residence in 'Tuo Long City.' If your respective sects are sincerely interested in inviting him, you can come to Tuo Long City."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 218: Sixty-Eighth Floor
When Zhuo Haiyue uttered these words, everyone present was talented individuals, and the vast majority of them had already figured it out.
Today, Zhuo Haiyue suddenly appeared on Nan Yue Island, probably to make Wu Yuan famous.
However, these hundreds of Purple Mansion True Immortals were not surprised. It was as if they hoped Wu Yuan would join their sects.
Similarly, even someone as powerful as Zhuo Haiyue was willing to attract talents like Wu Yuan.
"Haha, Your Highness Haiyue, rest assured. My 'Canglong Sect' is the closest to Tuo Long City. I will immediately report to the sect and have the elders come." A Purple Mansion True Immortal said with a laugh.
"Yes!"
"Friend Li Xia, being such a genius, will surely not be overlooked." Another Purple Mansion True Immortal echoed.
Many Purple Mansion True Immortals burst into laughter.
"Alright, as long as you all know. It's not easy to gather, so let the banquet continue." Zhuo Haiyue smiled faintly.
Although she held the title of princess, since everyone was giving face, she would naturally be courteous as well.
Time passed.
Purple Mansion True Immortals took the initiative to approach and communicate with Wu Yuan. This time, it seemed similar to before, but their attitudes had fundamentally changed. They were genuinely enthusiastic because Wu Yuan had proven himself worthy of standing alongside them.
"Relying on others and having a powerful backer might make people fear, but it's difficult to gain genuine respect," Wu Yuan sighed inwardly.
Background and reliance might instill fear in others, but it was challenging to earn genuine respect.
Wu Yuan was also willing to communicate with these Purple Mansion True Immortals. He understood that these people came from various major sects in the Immortal Continent. Perhaps they couldn't compare to Zhuo Haiyue or Gu Sixing, but in reality, their strength was quite astonishing.
"At least, they should be more formidable than the ancestors of Fengchuan Tu's and Dong's," Wu Yuan thought to himself.
He had no intention of cultivating alone.
Making friends from all directions, leveraging strength, and soaring to great heights was the true path.
Just like how Wu Yuan unified the Central Region in a short time, making people from all directions return, the reason was not just military strength but also because he acted openly, fairly, and justly.
The banquet continued for nearly an hour.
Purple Mansion True Immortals from various factions gradually dispersed, and Wu Yuan, along with Zhuo Haiyue, boarded the Silver Dragon War Chariot and left Nan Yue Island.
...
"Li Xia? To be able to pass the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower." North Botaos, clad in black armor, also quickly left Nan Yue Island.
He pondered, "I wonder how long Li Xia has been practicing cultivation. According to what Your Highness Haiyue said, he recently stepped into the Golden Core Realm? Probably only sixty or seventy years old."
"If he receives guidance again, before he reaches a hundred years old, he probably has a chance to pass the fiftieth floor of the First Star Tower." North Botaos thought to himself.
The fiftieth floor of the First Star Tower represented something significant, and North Botaos was well aware of it.
At least, as far as he knew, among the elite disciples of his Grand Sun Immortal Sect, those who had passed the fiftieth floor of the First Star Tower were very few.
"Even if he can't pass it, with Li Xia's talent, he will undoubtedly rank among the true disciples." North Botaos thought to himself.
"Go find my Master."
He directly left the Red Moon Immortal Realm.
...
"His spiritual awareness is so strong that he can condense a Thousand Sword Formation. He's definitely a seedling of a Sword Immortal." A burly man also quickly left.
"A talent like this in sword cultivation, how could my Thousand Sources Sword Sect miss out?"
...
"Li Xia, with the potential of an Immortal, just accepting him alone is enough to make our sect stronger in the future."
"A Nascent Divinity Ground Immortal, if he's a swordsman and reaches the peak, in terms of killing power, he probably approaches an Epoch Upper Immortal."
"Moreover."
"Your Highness Haiyue obviously favors Li Xia. What kind of person is Your Highness Haiyue? She's a future princess." Purple Mansion True Immortals from various major sects wasted no time either, either submitting reports to their respective sect's 'Supervisory Bureau' or directly meeting the top echelons of their sects.
They all knew that a talent like Wu Yuan was not easy to recruit.
It had to be seized!
At the same time, on Nan Yue Island, the tower-climbing event, the gamble between Gu Sixing and Zhuo Haiyue, had attracted a lot of attention.
Therefore, what happened on Nan Yue Island spread at an astonishing speed within the Red Moon Immortal Realm, becoming known to more powerful individuals and sects in the Immortal Continent.
...
Red Moon Immortal Realm, a first-class city, Zuo Xing City.
A silver war chariot roared through the high sky.
"What a bustling city." Wu Yuan looked down at the vast city below, with a vast area and countless cultivators coming and going.
It is more than ten times larger than the Twin Jade City.
As far as the eyes can see, there are also numerous powerful cultivators in the Red Moon Immortal Realm.
"Within the Red Moon Immortal Realm, there are hundreds of second-class cities, but only dozens of first-class cities, naturally more prosperous and corresponding to reality one by one." Zhuo Haiyue smiled and said, "Each first-class city commands an immensely vast territory, spanning tens of billions of miles, with many affiliated worlds."
"Similarly, within the Immortal Realm, many powerful individuals are willing to stay in first-class cities."
Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
In addition to the part of the territory directly governed by the Red Moon Immortal Palace, each first-class city will undoubtedly jointly rule and share rights with first-class sects or noble families.
Similarly, major first-class sects can also recruit disciples in the directly governed territory of the Immortal Palace.
As for the rest, such as second-class sects, marquis families, and so on, it is impossible for them to completely occupy a first-class city.
"I believe you understand that I am the core descendant of the 'Zhuo Clan,' one of the four major royal families." Zhuo Haiyue said indifferently, "More accurately, I am the first successor to the next 'Royal Palace' of the Zhuo Clan."
Wu Yuan listened in surprise.
He understood some of the titles in the Red Moon Immortal Continent, like calling the holder of the noble title a Royal Palace.
In other words, Zhuo Haiyue might become the next Royal Palace of the Zhuo Clan?
"Don't be surprised!"
"The four major royal families, each Royal Palace has a term, ranging from thousands of years to ninety thousand years. It is not passed from father to son but selected among the most outstanding members of the younger generation." Zhuo Haiyue calmly said, "The Royal Palace is only the nominal leader."
"The so-called Royal Palace, apart from the direct jurisdiction of the Red Moon Immortal, the four major royal families select ten Royal Palaces every thousand years, all of whom are the most outstanding members of their respective royal families in the past thousand years."
"Every thousand years, it is re-elected, and the title of the Royal Palace is only granted to members under three thousand years old." Zhuo Haiyue explained some of the rules within the four major royal families to Wu Yuan.
Wu Yuan couldn't help but nod; he understood that such a selection system was necessary to keep the four major royal families flourishing.
However.
Seeing the whole picture.
Wu Yuan easily inferred that Zhuo Haiyue was probably the most outstanding of the Zhuo Clan in this generation.
"Royal Palace, today, letting you and Gu Sixing tear off each other's faces was my mistake." Wu Yuan suddenly spoke.
Gu Sixing was respectfully called the Royal Palace, undoubtedly also an outstanding member of the younger generation of the Gu Clan.
"Don't mind."
"Gu Sixing won't hold it against you." Zhuo Haiyue looked at Wu Yuan and said, "Besides, don't mind the troubles Gu Sixing caused you today. In fact, he quite appreciates you."
Wu Yuan felt a bit puzzled.
He didn't understand.
Zhuo Haiyue unexpectedly helped Gu Sixing to explain. The implication seemed to be that Gu Sixing had no enmity with him?
"Today, if I hadn't made a bet with Gu Sixing, even if you passed the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower, probably not so many people would have paid attention." Zhuo Haiyue said indifferently, "With his reputation, you gained fame."
Wu Yuan pondered.
Indeed, without Gu Sixing, although he would have been dazzling after passing the fortieth floor, it wouldn't have been so legendary.
But with Gu Sixing joining the bet with Zhuo Haiyue, the situation was entirely different.
A Royal Palace losing a bet would probably spread very widely in a short period.
"Royal Palace, what about Gu Sixing?" Wu Yuan asked in confusion.
"Don't ask too much; it's better for you not to know about certain things." Zhuo Haiyue said softly, "Just remember that Gu Sixing and I are not enemies, and he is not your enemy, understand?"
Wu Yuan nodded.
"Anyway."
"In today's battle, you can't say you've become famous throughout the vast Red Moon Immortal Continent." Zhuo Haiyue smiled and said, "At least, the Supervisory Bureaus and Intelligence Departments of various major sects in the Immortal Continent should have received news about you."
"Next, what you have to do is wait."
"Within the Red Moon Immortal Realm, you will stay in Zuo Xing City for now." Zhuo Haiyue said, "This is where the main sect of my Zhuo Clan is located, and it gathers a large number of powerful individuals from my Zhuo Clan. Normally, when I enter the Red Moon Immortal Realm, I stay in Zuo Xing City."
Wu Yuan nodded. "Okay, thank you, Your Highness."
"I told you, we are friends." Zhuo Haiyue smiled, "Moreover, you did well this time."
"As for reality, after you follow me to reach 'Tuo Long City,' patiently wait for invitations from various major sects. I think in two or three days, there will be results."
"Don't agree to any sect too soon."
"When the time is near, choose the one that suits you best." Zhuo Haiyue reminded.
"Understood." Wu Yuan nodded repeatedly.
Choosing a sect is a big deal!
In theory, all major sects and clans in the Red Moon Immortal Realm are affiliated forces of the Red Moon Immortal Palace, and top experts will join the Red Moon Immortal Palace.
However, competition between major sects is fierce.
So, if you join a sect and then think about betraying the sect?
It will only be despised by everyone.
And almost no sect is willing to accept such a person again.
Later, within the Red Moon Immortal Realm, Zhuo Haiyue took Wu Yuan to a huge mansion and quickly arranged suitable accommodation.
Everything is ready.
Wu Yuan's consciousness left the Red Moon Immortal Realm and returned to the flying boat.
..."Left?" Zhuo Haiyue stood in the main courtyard of the spacious mansion, sensing Wu Yuan's departure with her consciousness.
Boom!
She took a step forward, and the scenery changed as if shifting between spaces. What appeared in her sight was a vast and boundless void world, with seven towering and endless towers in the void.
The Seven Towers Realm.
"It's been a long time since I came to challenge. Let's give it a try." Zhuo Haiyue muttered to herself.
Seeing Wu Yuan breaking through to the fortieth floor all the way, she couldn't help but feel emotional.
Thinking about it, she naturally took action.
"Swoosh!"
Zhuo Haiyue took a step and directly entered the second towering tower on the left, which was a Two-Star Tower.
Here, only cultivators aged between one hundred and three hundred years old are allowed to enter.
Boom!
Zhuo Haiyue felt the scene change rapidly, strange and unfamiliar landscapes, and finally arrived in the vast and boundless void, surrounded by bursts of thunder.
The ground was extremely distant, and only the three suns in the sky were dazzling.
"You finally came again."
In the distant void, a figure in a black robe condensed, a woman, incredibly beautiful, with only her gaze extremely cold.
"Yeah, I'm here again. It's been ten years, if you count it." Zhuo Haiyue smiled slightly.
"How about it, are you confident in defeating me?" The black-robed guardian asked indifferently.
"Give it a try." Zhuo Haiyue said calmly.
A wave of her hand!
Boom! With Zhuo Haiyue at the center, within a radius of thousands of miles, the colors of the sky and earth changed, and one after another thunder dispersed, turning into a vast and endless Thunder Country.
Swish~ Thousands of thunder, like thunderous dragons, erupted simultaneously, rushing towards the black-robed guardian.
Only two breaths later.
"Forty-eight floor, passed!"
The voice of the Tower Spirit echoed in the heavens and earth, "Congratulations, Zhuo Haiyue, you have set the highest record in the Two-Star Tower in the past million years."
"Next level!" Zhuo Haiyue said calmly.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 219: I Will Establish an Immortal Country (Seeking Votes)
After a moment, the scenery of the heavens and earth changed once again.
Here, the distance from the ground was extremely far, and as far as the eyes could see, the vast land was boundless, with beautiful mountains and rivers.
Above, there was a dim starry sky, with three distant suns still shining brightly.
"For over a hundred million years, you are the first person to come here in the entire Immortal Continent." A gentle voice echoed in the vast universe.
Zhuo Haiyue stood in the void, facing a white-robed woman in the distance.
The previous layers were all black-robed gatekeepers, each more serious than the last.
However, for this level, it was a white-robed woman, with a face and voice even gentler.
"I will defeat you." Zhuo Haiyue stared directly at the other party, her expression extremely serious.
Both sides clearly had the cultivation of the First Stage of the Purple Mansion, but Zhuo Haiyue could clearly feel the terrifying pressure brought by the other party!
"I really hope you can defeat me." The white-robed woman smiled. "Since the founding of the Red Moon Immortal Realm over ten billion years ago, there have only been six people who surpassed me."
"I hope you will be the seventh."
Six people?
Zhuo Haiyue silently recited in her heart, and she knew exactly who those six were.
All of them were extraordinary figures born in the over ten billion years of the Red Moon Immortal Continent.
The most powerful among them had such a great reputation that it spread throughout the entire Qingling Great Realm, and even her master was extremely admiring of that person.
"You are adept at Thunder Law, and my way is also Thunder Law. There is only one move. If you can withstand it, you may have a chance of winning." The white-robed woman said.
Zhuo Haiyue's pupils slightly contracted. Only one move?
In the next instant.
"Boom!" The white-robed woman opened her palm, and her fingertips were dazzling like daylight. Thunder flickered, and then she pointed towards Zhuo Haiyue from a distance.
What kind of lightning was that!
It tore through the sky.
When the lightning entered Zhuo Haiyue's pupils, at the same instant, this bolt of lightning also pierced through Zhuo Haiyue's body directly.
Failure!
Without any struggle, without any resistance, just one move, and she was defeated!
"Seventieth floor, failure." The voice of the Tower Spirit echoed in the heavens and earth.
Swish~
Countless light spots gathered, and Zhuo Haiyue appeared again. The white-robed woman had already disappeared without a trace.
As a gatekeeper, when the challenger fails, she naturally leaves.
"Light!"
"Lightning!" Zhuo Haiyue's eyes did not show the disappointment of failure, but rather anticipation. "This is not just thunder, but true light!"
"The speed of light."
"Breaking through the sky, as fast as the gaze, as fast as the lightning." Zhuo Haiyue realized.
She knew that from the sixty-ninth floor to the seventieth floor, the difficulty had increased by more than ten times.
In a short period, it would be very difficult for her to pass.
"If I can pass this level, the profoundness of the Dao might be close to the Transcendent Immortal." Zhuo Haiyue realized this.
Thunder turning into light!
This was a high-level of Thunder Dao, not too far from mastering the complete Thunder Dao.
"However, I still have a chance."
Zhuo Haiyue's gaze swept over the distant void, where there were records about the Two-Star Tower.
"Two-Star Tower:
Highest record of Baicang Immortal Country: 83rd floor
Highest record of Red Moon Immortal Continent: 74th floor
Recent billion-year record of the Immortal Continent: 69th floor
Recent million-year record of the Immortal Continent: 69th floor
Recent ten thousand-year record of the Immortal Continent: 69th floor."
Zhuo Haiyue didn't care about the records of the Red Moon Immortal Continent; her gaze remained fixed on the first line of text.
"Seventieth floor is already so difficult. What kind of world awaits at the eighty-third floor?" Zhuo Haiyue's thoughts moved, and she transformed into countless light spots, dispersing.
Straightforwardly leaving the Two-Star Tower.
...
Although Wu Yuan had reached the fortieth floor of the One-Star Tower, the news, while not insignificant, could only be considered to spread in a small range. After all, there were many geniuses similar to him in the entire Red Moon Immortal Continent.
However, following closely behind, the records of the Two-Star Tower were updated.
It truly shook the entire Red Moon Immortal Realm.
"Sixty-ninth floor!"
"Heavens, has that mysterious genius appeared again? He broke through to the sixty-seventh floor in one go, and now, how long has it been before he reached the sixty-ninth floor again?"
"Incredible."
"The first genius in the entire Immortal Continent in over a hundred million years." Various forces in the Immortal Continent were shaken, countless geniuses sighed with emotion, feeling inferior.
Whether it was the One-Star Tower, Two-Star Tower, or higher Three-Star Tower, Four-Star Tower.
The strength of the gatekeepers at the same level varied, but because the time each challenger spent practicing was different, the represented innate potential was basically equivalent.
Passing the sixty-ninth floor?
It hadn't happened in the entire Red Moon Immortal Continent for many long years.
However.
Because the challenger concealed their identity, all the forces were curious, wanting to investigate who this mysterious genius was, but no one knew.
...
A moment after leaving the Seven-Tower World, in the Red Moon Immortal Realm, in the Zhuo Star City.
In the luxurious and elegant courtyard.
Swoosh! A figure in a black robe descended from the sky, striding with great strength, with a pair of bright and large eyes, appearing extremely awe-inspiring.
"Old Ancestor Thirteen." Zhuo Haiyue smiled at the visitor, then turned to the maidservants on the side. "You all can leave."
"Yes."
The maidservants quickly left.
They all understood the identity of the visitor. To be bestowed with the title 'Old Ancestor' in the royal family, it was not merely about age or seniority.
Soon, the courtyard became empty.
"Haiyue, did you pass the sixty-ninth floor of the Two-Star Tower?" The big man in the black robe couldn't help but ask.
"Yeah." Zhuo Haiyue nodded.
"Incredible! Unbelievable!" The big man in the black robe sighed. "How old are you? You're not even a hundred and fifty years old yet."
"With your unparalleled talent, after practicing for another hundred years, it's entirely possible to break through the seventieth floor, or even higher!" The big man in the black robe exclaimed.
He looked at Zhuo Haiyue with a different gaze.
In the past, he knew that Zhuo Haiyue had exceptional talent, but he never expected her to achieve such greatness.
"Perhaps." Zhuo Haiyue said indifferently.
"Haiyue, are you still not going public? Although you have the guidance of the Star Lord, there are many disciples of the Star Lord, and you are just one of them." The big man in the black robe couldn't help but say, "As long as you go public, the entire royal family will surely support you wholeheartedly. The Immortal Ancestor will summon you, and then, your hope of transcending the Immortal Realm will greatly increase."
"Old Ancestor Thirteen, there's no need to go public." Zhuo Haiyue shook her head. "Since the day the family gave up pursuing me, I have already made up my mind."
The big man in the black robe couldn't help but sigh.
He knew the reason.
But there was nothing he could do.
"Haiyue, what happened back then was the fault of the Fang family, but the crime doesn't warrant extermination. They have already paid a sufficient price." The big man in the black robe advised.
"Price? What price?"
Zhuo Haiyue's face revealed a hint of mockery: "Has Fang Family Immortal Ancestor died? Or have those transcendent beings in the Robbery Epoch died?"
The big man in the black robe couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Old Ancestor Thirteen, there's no need to advise me again. My mind is made up," Zhuo Haiyue shook her head. "Also, please tell the Elder Council that I won't contend for the next king's position, and I disdain inheriting it."
"In the future, I will open my own immortal realm, becoming the founder of the immortal realm."
"I will traverse many time and space dimensions, just like my Master."
"I once swore as a True Saint, I will lead my immortal army and bury countless lives of the Fang Family." A murderous intent flashed in Zhuo Haiyue's eyes, her beautiful face filled with icy determination. "No one can stop me."
"Absolutely no one!"
The big man in the black robe felt his heart tremble.
He knew and understood the terrifying hatred hidden in Zhuo Haiyue's heart, as well as why she was unwilling to expose her full strength.
"Haiyue, opening an immortal realm is extremely difficult, especially for someone like you..." the big man in the black robe couldn't help saying.
"However difficult it may be, there is always a glimmer of hope." Zhuo Haiyue shook her head slightly. "Just like decades ago, who would have thought that a little girl like me could come back alive from the 'Bloodthirsty Thunder Refinement'?"
The big man in the black robe fell silent.
Yes!
Back then, when Zhuo Haiyue chose to participate in the Bloodthirsty Thunder Refinement, she was ridiculed by the family.
Who would have thought that, in just a few decades, she would step by step reach where she is today, surpassing countless geniuses in the Immortal Continent over billions of years.
"Alright."
The big man in the black robe sighed. "I will follow the Star Lord's orders and continue to help you keep the secret. If you need anything, just tell me."
"Thank you, Old Ancestor Thirteen." Zhuo Haiyue finally showed a slight smile.
Not long after.
The big man in the black robe left Zhuo Haiyue's residence, arriving in the high sky. He watched Zhuo Haiyue disappear into the immortal realm.
"Fang Family?"
The big man in the black robe shook his head privately. "You all probably don't know what kind of enemy you've provoked."
"Even within the royal family, there are fools. Back then, for a little benefit, they were unwilling to be tough."
He understood everything but was helpless.
The Star Lord commanded, and he dared not disobey.
He could only watch as the 'Zhuo Family' lost another chance to rise.
...
Night fell.
Over the vast and endless earth, a crimson flying ship raced across the land at an incredible speed, almost unbelievable.
Inside a quiet room of the colossal flying ship.
Strange crystals were engraved on the walls, making the spiritual energy here extremely rich.
"Truly worthy of the royal prince."
"Even a private room's jade platform is so good, much better than the jade platforms in Yan Qing Palace." Wu Yuan felt astonished as he sat on the jade platform.
Little did he know that this was an immortal-grade flying ship, its value far beyond imagination.
"Today, challenging the One-Star Tower in the Red Moon Immortal Realm, revealing my talent, I think I might receive invitations from various major sects in the Immortal Continent. I hope to find a sect that suits me," Wu Yuan pondered.
"However, will it attract invitations from the Moonlight Realm?"
After communicating with Zhuo Haiyue and some Purple Mansion True Immortals, Wu Yuan was well aware that the Moonlight Realm was undoubtedly the best choice.
Geniuses on the Immortal Continent almost took pride in entering the Moonlight Realm!
However, only peerless geniuses were eligible to enter.
Wu Yuan had passed the Fortieth Floor of the One-Star Tower, considered a genius, but whether he could enter the Moonlight Realm was still uncertain.
"No rush."
"We can only wait patiently," Wu Yuan thought of another matter. "However, according to Zhuo Haiyue, Gusi Xing is not an enemy."
"Could it be that Zhuo Haiyue is intentionally deceiving us?"
"But, Gusi Xing, as a royal prince, why would he be willing?" Wu Yuan was puzzled. "If the relationship between them is truly that good, why do they behave like enemies?"
If the speculation is true.
Then these matters are definitely related to some internal disputes within the two major royal families.
"Forget it, no need to delve deeper."
"It's best not to become enemies," Wu Yuan muttered to himself.
He wasn't too eager to provoke a royal prince. The resources the other party possessed were by no means something he could currently match.
"Let's think about the next cultivation."
"Mysteries of the Earth!"
"In today's battle, I sensed the complete essence of the earth for the first time." Wu Yuan began to recall the scenes from the battle.
This time, challenging the Seven-Star Pride Tower, he gained a lot.
Wu Yuan slowly recollected and comprehended, then integrated these new insights into himself.
Not only the Qi Refining Avatar.
The Body Refining Avatar in the distant Xia Mountain World was also comprehending and cultivating with full dedication.
The two avatars had different physical bodies, but their consciousness was shared, and their comprehension of Dao was the same.
In cultivation, both divine spirits simultaneously deduced and comprehended.
They drew inspiration from each other, thinking and comprehending, achieving an effect where one plus one is greater than two.
"In the Red Moon Immortal Realm, the best time to experience any true meaning is after reaching the Ninth Realm." Wu Yuan asked Zhuo Haiyue and learned the crucial point.
This was a great opportunity.
Approaching the bottleneck, with sufficient accumulation, experiencing it later would yield the best results. Perhaps he could comprehend the true meaning in one go.
Like this.
Zhuo Haiyue did not use the teleportation array but instead traveled by airship. In a blink, nearly two days had passed.
Wu Yuan had been immersed in cultivation all along.
Suddenly.
"Boom, boom, boom~" The airship trembled slightly.
"We've arrived at Tuo Long City, leave the ship," Zhuo Haiyue's voice, cold and detached, echoed in Wu Yuan's mind.
"We're here?" Wu Yuan opened his eyes.
Swoosh!
He swiftly left the quiet room and arrived at the main hall of the airship, where Zhuo Haiyue, the mysterious figure in the black robe, and others had already disembarked.
"Tuo Long City?" Wu Yuan's gaze passed through the nearly transparent airship and immediately saw the huge and bustling city not far away.
A vast and majestic aura rushed towards him.
A first-tier city!
One of the highest-grade cities on the entire Red Moon Immortal Continent, second only to Red Moon City.
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PS: Second update
(This chapter is complete)
Chapter 220: Crimson Moon Overhead
The Red Moon Immortal Continent, vast and boundless, and the most prosperous place, was naturally the Crimson Moon City where the legendary 'Red Moon Immortal' resided.
Following closely were dozens of first-tier cities spread across the entire Immortal Continent. Each first-tier city controlled vast territories, and Deity-level Immortals and Cosmic Calamity Upper Immortals occasionally appeared. There were even powerful beings descending from other immortal realms.
Truly, there were numerous formidable individuals.
Tuo Long City was one such first-tier city. In the eyes of countless ordinary people, the immortal city 'Fengchuan City' couldn't compare to it and was not even worth mentioning.
The difference was immeasurable.
Swoosh!
Zhuo Haiyue's Immortal-grade airship, without passing through the city entrance, boldly traversed the surveillance formations and entered Tuo Long City.
The interior of Tuo Long City was vast.
"So large." Wu Yuan held his breath as he looked around. The city was vast, and with his vision, he couldn't see the end.
Countless heavenly cities, large airships, and powerful cultivators were present.
Using his perception alone, Wu Yuan could judge that several within the visible range were Purple Mansion Realm existences.
It was truly shocking.
Most importantly, in such a massive city, Wu Yuan did not see any traces of ordinary people. Even the weakest were Qi Sea Realm cultivators.
This was a true Immortal City!
"The first-tier cities on the Immortal Continent have dimensions of a hundred thousand miles in length and width, all personally set by the Red Moon Immortal." Zhuo Haiyue said softly, "These gigantic cities, with a population of several hundred million cultivators, are just the statistics for cultivators!"
"As for ordinary people? They are countless."
"Ordinary mortals can only live in various major sects' residences, shops, and other private areas. They are not allowed to walk outside," explained Zhuo Haiyue.
Wu Yuan was shocked.
Several hundred million cultivators? All cultivators? A city with dimensions of a hundred thousand miles?
Such a large city.
It was undoubtedly a hidden dragon and crouching tiger, no wonder it had such a spectacular scene.
"What's that?" Wu Yuan's gaze fell into the far distance, and with his vision, he couldn't clearly see scenes tens of thousands of miles away.
However, it was too massive.
A celestial body hung in the sky, unbelievably vast, entirely crimson. It emitted a strange mist, faintly obscuring its surface but not concealing its brilliance, making it difficult to truly look at.
It was suspended in the sky, yet possessed a power that shook the soul!
To Wu Yuan, it felt as if, in a past life, he stood on the moon and gazed at the Earth from afar.
No!
It was even more shocking.
"That is the Crimson Moon Star," Zhuo Haiyue said softly. "It is spherical, with a diameter of about twenty thousand miles, comparable to stars beyond the realms."
"With the naked eye, the Crimson Moon Star is approximately three hundred thousand miles away from the ground."
"It appears to be hanging high in the sky, but it is actually protected by numerous formidable arrays, located in a different spatial dimension."
"It serves as the residence of the Red Moon Immortal Army in Tuo Long City. Although it looks like a star, it is actually a powerful treasure condensed at an immense cost by the Red Moon Immortal," said Zhuo Haiyue.
A treasure?
With a diameter of twenty thousand miles? Larger than the Blue Star in his previous life.
Wu Yuan finally realized what true immortal treasures and methods meant.
A military base treasure refined to be comparable to a star.
This Crimson Moon Star faintly enveloped the entire Tuo Long City.
No matter where you were in the city, as long as you looked up, you could see that massive crimson star.
"First-tier cities are the foundation of the Immortal Continent. Therefore, each first-tier city has a Crimson Moon Star." Zhuo Haiyue said, "It is integrated into numerous arrays across the city, serving as both the city's protection and a suppression of the vast land."
"With the Crimson Moon Star, Tuo Long City is impregnable."
"Once activated, it can easily kill Cosmic Calamity Upper Immortals." Zhuo Haiyue looked into the distance and whispered, "At its peak, even Celestial Immortals would have to retreat."
Celestial Immortals retreat?
Wu Yuan was momentarily astonished.
"If it weren't for such power, how could it suppress the vast land? How could various forces willingly submit?" Zhuo Haiyue smiled. She didn't mind Wu Yuan learning this information because it had long been public knowledge. In history, many immortals dared to provoke the Crimson Moon Star, only to fall one after another!
The reputation of the Red Moon Immortal Army was forged with the blood of many immortals.
Swoosh!
The airship soared through the high skies of the city, moving at a much slower speed, but it allowed Wu Yuan to get a clearer view of the city's interior.
Prosperity was boundless.
What truly touched Wu Yuan's heart, making him genuinely acknowledge it, was the true Immortal City.
"Hmm?" Wu Yuan was momentarily stunned. In the distance, he saw an immensely massive celestial city, hundreds of miles high and thousands of miles long, incredibly huge, resembling a dragon in its entirety.
It seemed like a divine dragon cruising in the sky, exuding a vast and majestic aura.
Undoubtedly, this was the second-largest celestial city in Tuo Long City, only surpassed by the Crimson Moon Star, resembling a celestial body within the entire city.
"That is the 'Azure Dragon Realm,' the core headquarters of the top sect 'Azure Dragon Sect,'" Zhuo Haiyue said. "It appears to be only a thousand miles, but its internal space is vast, estimated to be tens of thousands of miles."
"Azure Dragon Sect has two cores: one is the main gate headquarters, covering millions of miles, the true core location."
"The second one is the residence in Tuo Long City."
"Both places are guarded by Cosmic Calamity Upper Immortals," Zhuo Haiyue said. "The entire jurisdiction of Tuo Long City is jointly ruled by the Azure Dragon Sect and the Crimson Moon Immortal Palace."
"Although the Crimson Moon Immortal Palace is more powerful."
"But Azure Dragon Sect is the local power, handling most matters, with overall dominance."
"So, even in the name of the city, there is the word 'Dragon.'"
Wu Yuan suddenly understood.
He also remembered that during the gathering on South Moon Island, there were core disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect who were very enthusiastic.
"In the world, only the four royal cities of the four major royal families are not led by the Crimson Moon Star but are absolutely ruled by the respective royal families," Zhuo Haiyue said plainly. "The rest, the territories ruled by various top sects, are fundamentally co-governed with the Crimson Moon Immortal Palace."
Wu Yuan was secretly amazed.
In that case, it seemed like the four major royal families were stronger than the top sects?
...
Half an hour later, after passing through half of Tuo Long City, Zhuo Haiyue brought Wu Yuan to a vast mansion.
A mist shrouded the space above the mansion.
It appeared clear inside, but it was difficult to peer into.
The airship directly entered and slowly descended.
"This is my residence in Tuo Long City, belonging to the Zhuo Family," Zhuo Haiyue said calmly. "Throughout the Immortal Continent, any first-tier city has the residence of my royal family."
The cabin door opened.
"Her Highness Haiyue has arrived."
"Quick, welcome Her Highness." Shouts echoed, and streaks of light flew from various parts of the mansion.
Boom! When the airship door opened.
Wu Yuan followed Zhuo Haiyue out and stood in the void.
"Pay respects to Her Highness." Tens of thousands of figures stood everywhere in the vast mansion, all bowing respectfully, their voices echoing through the heavens and earth.
Wu Yuan was breathless.
With a sweep of his eyes, these bowing figures were not lacking Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, especially the two leading figures who had an immensely powerful aura, like black holes, with a hint of isolating the surrounding void.
Refinement Void Realm!
Wu Yuan instantly judged.
If it were Purple Mansion Realm, although he wouldn't be on par, the gap wouldn't be so overwhelming, and the oppressive feeling wouldn't be so intense.
Just one residence, with two Refinement Void Realm powerhouses stationed here for a long time?
Wu Yuan truly realized the strength of the Zhuo royal family.
"No need for formalities," Zhuo Haiyue's voice was cold and extraordinary, as if she were a king inspecting her own kingdom.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
The two Refinement Void powerhouses flew up again, slightly bowing once more, excitedly saying, "Your Highness, we received the news early that you were coming."
"Mmm." Zhuo Haiyue nodded. "I still need to go to the Crimson Moon Star; there are matters in the military to handle."
"This is Li Xia, my friend."
"He will be staying temporarily at the mansion."
Zhuo Haiyue's gaze swept over the two people. "Remember, take good care of him. In these two days, representatives from various sects will come to invite him. Be cautious, and wait for my return."
"Yes." The two Refinement Void Knights respectfully replied, glancing at Wu Yuan with surprise.
The Highness's friend?
They were considered stalwarts of the royal family, familiar with Zhuo Haiyue's character. Being called her friend was indeed rare.
Moreover, they could tell that the Highness's friend seemed extraordinary, attracting invitations from various sects.
"Li Xia."
"I'll be leaving for two days. I'll instruct my subordinates to screen the sects that come to invite. Once suitable ones are selected, you can make the decision." Zhuo Haiyue looked at Wu Yuan. "If you have any ideas, you can directly communicate with me in the Immortal Realm."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Wu Yuan smiled. "Feel free to go about your business."
Zhuo Haiyue nodded slightly.
With a step, she turned into a stream of light and flew out of the mansion. The red-robed guards did not follow her.
Only the person in the black robe followed.
"The Crimson Moon Star?" Wu Yuan looked towards the crimson star hanging in the sky.
"When will I be able to do the same?"
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PS: First update.
Posting a part first, there should be three updates today. Seeking votes!
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Chapter 221: Four Races and Thirty-Two Sects (Seeking Votes)
In the past, Wu Yuan only knew that Celestial Immortals were powerful, but he didn't know that the legendary Immortals, whose lifespan equaled that of the heavens, were so formidable.
However, today he understood.
Condensing treasures like stars, this was one of the methods of Celestial Immortals.
"Master Li Xia."
A Refinement Void Knight, wearing a white robe with a horse face and a slender figure, stepped forward, smiling. "I am in charge of the royal family's residence in Tuo Long City. You can call me 'Zhuo Qiu Hong.'"
"Master Li Xia, I am Zhuo Yuan Sheng," another Refinement Void Knight said similarly.
The life force of these two individuals was extremely vigorous, but at the moment, it was completely restrained, and they addressed Wu Yuan as 'Master.'
Wu Yuan was pleasantly surprised.
"Li Xia, I have met the two seniors." Wu Yuan spoke, "You can call me Li Xia."
Wu Yuan understood in his heart that he was leveraging Zhuo Haiyue's influence, but the actual attitude of the two was still unknown.
Leverage, but not arrogance.
The two Refinement Void Knights glanced at each other, feeling more at ease. Having cultivated for thousands of years, they were powerful and had their pride.
Deep down, they were unwilling to bow to Wu Yuan.
After all, in their perception, Wu Yuan was only at the Initial Golden Core stage.
"Haha, Master Li Xia, forgive us. However, since you are the Highness's friend, it's only appropriate for us to address you as Master." Zhuo Qiu Hong chuckled, "You don't need to press us any further."
For the two Refinement Void Knights, all they wanted was Wu Yuan's attitude. As for the title, would it matter for someone in charge of a faction's residence?
Wu Yuan realized that the two Refinement Void Knights were sincere, and he didn't insist further.
"Alright."
"Master Li Xia, please come this way." Zhuo Yuan Sheng smiled, "The Highness will return in two days. I have received specific information transmitted by her. You can rest assured."
Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
The group entered the depths of the mansion.
Zhuo Yuan Sheng and Zhuo Qiu Hong led the way, introducing various scenic spots in the courtyard and many exotic beasts.
Finally, they arrived in a quiet courtyard.
"Master Li Xia, you will stay here for the time being." Zhuo Yuan Sheng said, "I have applied, according to the Highness's information, to become your contact person in the Immortal Realm. Once you agree, I will send you relevant information about various sects."
"You can choose a few suitable ones and inform us."
"In this way, if any faction wants to visit you directly, we will notify you immediately." Zhuo Yuan Sheng said.
"Alright." Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
This arrangement seemed reasonable.
"Master Li Xia, you can rest. We will take our leave." Zhuo Yuan Sheng said.
...
The courtyard was very quiet, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was abundant. Many maids were arranged for Wu Yuan.
There were mortal women and female cultivators in the Qi Sea realm, each with extraordinary temperament.
Obviously, this arrangement had more than a simple purpose.
However, with a command from Wu Yuan, he sent all these maids out of the courtyard, making it completely quiet.
Swoosh!
A beam of light shot out from Wu Yuan's sleeve, then expanded. It was none other than the Jiaohai King, whose body had been minimized to the extreme.
After entering the Ling Body realm, Jiaohai King's body could be large or small, becoming very flexible.
Since leaving Fengchuan City, Jiaohai King had been hiding in Wu Yuan's robe.
"Master, hehe, those girls just now, although I am a dragon, from a human perspective, each of them is outstanding." Jiaohai King grinned, "Aren't you going to eat the meat that's within reach?"
"Master, you cultivate diligently all year round. Occasionally relaxing is also a good thing." Jiaohai King babbled on.
"If you don't know how to speak, just talk less." Wu Yuan glanced at him.
Jiaohai King immediately responded.
"Master, are you planning to join a sect?" Jiaohai King couldn't help but ask.
"Yeah." Wu Yuan nodded gently. "Cultivating alone is like building a car behind closed doors, not advisable. Joining a large sect provides guidance from many predecessors, making it less likely to go astray."
"When weak, one should follow the path of the predecessors."
"When strong, one can try to pave their own path." Wu Yuan said, expressing his long-standing thoughts.
Jiaohai King nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry, once I join a sect, as my spiritual beast, you'll also benefit a lot." Wu Yuan smiled.
Jiaohai King's eyes lit up.
"Master." Jiaohai King said, "Have you decided which sect to join?"
"Not yet, I'll decide after reviewing detailed information." Wu Yuan shook his head. "Besides, even if I want to join, it's not certain I'll be accepted."
"It also depends on the attitudes of these sects."
"Rest well and cultivate slowly." Wu Yuan smiled. "In the future, there will be a place for you to play a role."
"Yes." Jiaohai King responded.
After exchanging words with Jiaohai King, Wu Yuan entered the quiet room in the courtyard and silently began cultivating.
Cultivating true essence and magical power requires gradual accumulation over time, which may be tedious but is a powerful foundation.
While enlightenment and sudden realizations may seem important, the accumulations that ordinary people don't see are actually the most crucial.
Having only sudden realizations is like a loft in the air, inevitably falling into 'knowledge hindrance' sooner or later.
Only with thick accumulations can one truly progress on the right path.
While cultivating, Wu Yuan's thoughts once again entered the Red Moon Immortal Realm. As soon as he arrived at his personal palace, he received a reminder from 'Xiao Yue.'
"Contact person application?" Wu Yuan quickly checked.
It was Zhuo Yuan Sheng and Zhuo Qiu Hong.
He agreed directly.
Immediately after, Wu Yuan received two virtual immortal scrolls sent by Zhuo Yuan Sheng.
"Three Immortals, Four Races, Thirty-Two Sects" and "Hundreds of Gates, Thousands of Sects." Wu Yuan sat in his personal palace, silently reading these virtual immortal scrolls.
After a brief read, Wu Yuan understood how precious these virtual immortal scrolls were.
"So detailed!" Wu Yuan marveled.
He had previously read information about various sects in the Library Tower, but it was vague, providing only a brief introduction to the background of each major sect.
What were each major sect's specialties? What powerful techniques did they have? Who were their formidable experts?
Not very clear!
Especially the Four Great Royal Families, there was hardly any information.
But this virtual immortal scroll provided incredibly detailed information, including the historical origins, rise, decline, exceptional experts born in the history of each major sect, and the top techniques each sect possessed.
It also included information about the current top experts in each major sect.
"So detailed, truly worthy of being from the royal family. If I were to buy this information separately, it would probably cost tens of thousands of source crystals." Wu Yuan marveled.
He didn't know that this was internal information collected by the Zhuo family and was not publicly available.
Time passed.
After a rough browse of this information, Wu Yuan gained a deeper understanding of the entire Red Moon Immortal Realm.
"The so-called Three Immortals refer to the Blood Red Star Lord, the Red Moon Immortal, and the Red Axe Celestial God." Wu Yuan murmured, "They are the leaders of the three top forces."
The three top forces are the Blood Refining Demon Palace, the Red Moon Immortal Palace, and the Thousand Axe Divine Temple.
With the Red Moon Immortal Palace as the leader.
"So, not only the Red Moon Immortal Palace, but the other two forces can also invite peerless talents to join?" Wu Yuan murmured.
These two forces can recruit disciples within the territory of the Red Moon Immortal Palace but cannot openly recruit on a large scale.
And those who can be invited are all geniuses.
"The Blood Refining Demon Palace is inclined towards demonic path slaughter." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly. "The Thousand Axe Divine Temple focuses on body refinement?"
Looking at the names, one can discern a bit.
Therefore, Wu Yuan is not too enthusiastic about these two major superpowers. If possible, he most hopes to join the Red Moon Immortal Palace.
"As for the Four Races, they are Gu, Fang, Black River, and Zhuo, representing the four major royal families," Wu Yuan murmured.
This is the first time he learned the specific surnames of the Four Great Royal Families, representing the four major noble families.
In terms of power, the Four Great Royal Families are not inferior to top-tier sects, and in some cases, even stronger!
"Besides the Four Great Royal Families, under the Red Moon Immortal Palace, there are also thirty-two top-tier sects, hundreds of second-tier sects, and thousands of third-tier sects?" Wu Yuan realized the vastness of the Red Moon Immortal Realm through the two virtual immortal scrolls.
It is incredibly powerful.
It should be noted that to establish a second-tier sect, it is necessary to reach the Immortal Ascension realm, and third-tier sects similarly need Divine Separation realm cultivators to have the hope of establishment.
"The Immortal Realm is vast, filled with powerful individuals," Wu Yuan murmured.
However, through the virtual immortal scrolls, Wu Yuan could faintly analyze that there were very few appearances of Divine Separation and Immortal Ascension realm cultivators. Their adventures were probably not limited to the Immortal Realm.
The vastness of the Greater Realm.
The Red Moon Immortal Realm is just a small part of the iceberg in the Qingling Greater Realm.
Therefore, the forces of various sects in the Immortal Realm are collectively referred to as the Thirty-Two Sects and Hundreds of Gates.
"Second-tier sects and third-tier sects are established and occasionally destroyed during the long years, with changes in numbers happening rapidly," Wu Yuan read. "However, first-tier sects, for the most part, stand tall over the course of the long years, possessing extraordinary foundations."
Of course, first-tier sects are not eternal.
According to the records on the immortal scrolls, tens of thousands of years ago, many first-tier sects were destroyed, and two first-tier sects rose at that time.
"Ten thousand years ago? Is it a coincidence?" Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.
The deeper secrets of the Immortal Realm were like a fog to Wu Yuan, wanting to see through but unable to.
However.
Wu Yuan didn't delve too deeply.
His main focus was still on selecting these sect forces, hoping to choose the ones most suitable for himself.
...
Time passed, and two days went by.
In the courtyard.
"Lixia, I'm back." Zhuo Haiyue, wearing silver armor, returned to the Zhuo family's residence and directly came to Wu Yuan's courtyard.
"Your Highness." Wu Yuan also walked out of the quiet room.
The two went to the pavilion.
"Sit down." Zhuo Haiyue smiled, seeming to be in a good mood, as if she had gained something significant on the Red Moon Star.
Wu Yuan nodded and sat down.
Zhuo Haiyue waved her hand, and there was fine wine appearing. She ate and drank heartily, enjoying herself.
Watching this, Wu Yuan was slightly stunned.
"Don't mind me; I don't have any other hobbies. I just love to eat." Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "Being able to eat happily is one of life's great joys. For a delicious meal, I can easily spend ten thousand crystals."
"Your Highness is carefree," Wu Yuan sighed sincerely.
So, she's a foodie!
"I just asked Zhuo Yuansheng and the others. In these two days, combined with the previous two days, a total of 116 forces have invited you to join their sects." Zhuo Haiyue laughed.
"One hundred sixteen?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but be surprised.
So many?
"The quantity is indeed a lot, but only sixteen of them are top-tier sects, and the rest are second-tier sects." Zhuo Haiyue said.
Wu Yuan suddenly realized, no wonder.
"And what about the Red Moon Immortal Palace? Did they send an invitation?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but ask.
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