Fairyland Sunshine

Chapter 179: Southern Scenery
The items Xu Heng sold were unusual spiritual materials. Their value fluctuated greatly depending on the type of monster, its cultivation level, the method used to strip the items after killing them, whether they were properly preserved, etc., and it took a lot of effort to identify them.

However, the map of Tiannan that Xu Heng wanted was soon presented to him.

This map is quite exquisite, and it looks like a jade talisman. When my divine thoughts penetrate into it, a vast scroll will naturally unfold in my mind.

Xu Heng's heart moved. The majestic mountains stretching for tens of thousands of miles in the southern part of the world, the steep peaks reaching the sky, the continuous lakes and swamps that looked like pearls on a string, the vast and boundless plains... all flashed through his mind one by one.

This is like refining a map into a magic weapon. Not only is the topography detailed, but also information about where the thought is focused, which family is in charge, and what is special about it... It is not exhaustive, but also simple and concise.

Xu Heng was quite satisfied, so he asked the steward how much it cost. Unexpectedly, the steward said, "It's just a map. How can I ask for a price from you? I will make the decision and give it to you as a gift."

Xu Heng thought for a moment and was not surprised. Although this map was refined into a magical weapon, it was just the result of ingenuity. It should not be difficult to refine. Considering the size of Baochang Building, it is reasonable to use it as a favor.

He nodded slightly, indicating that he had taken note of it. The steward smiled and invited Xu Heng to have some fragrant tea. He then went to urge his men to avoid wasting the distinguished guest's time.

He was gone for quite a long time, and Xu Heng was not in a hurry, so he held the jade talisman in his hand and studied the situation in the south of the sky.

The land of Tiannan is not only vast, but also has a complicated situation. Generally speaking, the four mysterious territories are the largest. As long as it is under the rule of the Xuanmen, there is still order.

In comparison, the three major evil sects at least claim to be Taoists. Even if their rule is not as stable as that of the Xuanmen, at least it is not too chaotic. They are not like some of the side sects among the ten outside sects, which are even more evil and full of monsters and demons.

As for the land of aristocratic families, ordinary people may be better off, but cultivators are oppressed. There is a Fang family in Tianjun Ridge, which is like a royal family. They are said to have the blood of the Tianjun. The head of the family is called the emperor, has 3,000 concubines, and countless princes and princesses...

Although Xu Heng had known about these things before, it was only when he really compared them with the map that he found them very novel. For example, the "immortal dynasty" Dali of the Fang family in Tianjunling turned out to be vast, with a territory of more than 100,000 miles in width and length, and a population of hundreds of millions, far beyond the Feng Dynasty.

The territory of Zhaoyuan Sect where he was located was even worse, but the so-called "Immortal Dynasty" had not been established there.

Xu Heng discovered that the styles of these major sects and families in the Tiannan cultivation world were completely different from the several major sects he had come into contact with.

Let’s not talk about the Taiguang Immortal Mansion, which is now in a state of closing the mountain for cultivation. Let’s just talk about the Xuanwei Sect of Tianchi Mountain. Although Tianchi Mountain has continuous mountains and winding silver dragons, it cannot be compared with the big sects in Tiannan, which have a jurisdiction of hundreds of thousands of miles. There is no jurisdiction outside the mountain gate.

Although the Pengxuan School monopolized the three mountains, it was more of a hermit style and even closed the mountains for practice for more than a hundred years.

As for the Qionghua Sect, I heard that it has a very strict governance. However, although it is also in the Great Snow Mountain, Xu Heng has never been to the Qionghua area, so he can't really say that he knows much about it. There is also the Taihe Sect, which is somewhat similar to the Tiannan Sect...

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is the difference in style. No matter Xuanwei or Pengxuan, they are all master-disciple teaching. They pay more attention to fate when accepting disciples. However, the style of Tiannan Sect is to teach disciples widely. It does not abandon the master-disciple relationship, but divides disciples into outer sects, inner sects, true disciples, and even so-called Daozi...

"Yes, if you count it this way... the Great Snow Mountain is also divided between Qionghua and the sect, but the styles are too different."

Xu Heng nodded thoughtfully, and found his location by checking the map. If he wanted to go back to Yu Kunlun and Tianchi Mountain, there seemed to be two routes to choose from.

Between the Great Snow Mountain and Tiannan lies the Central Plains where Tianfeng is located, and the territory of Zhaoyuan Sect is not adjacent to Tianfeng, so if Xu Heng wants to go back to the mountain, he can either go straight northwest, cross the nearby sea, and land again in Tianfeng, and then return along the original route; or go west to the central part of Tiannan, then turn north, pass through the territories of Xiandu Sect and Yuheng Sect, and also return to Tianfeng.

Comparing these two options, the former is of course closer, but Xu Heng is a little tired of flying across the sea. Although there will be no twists and turns near the sea, the boredom and monotony of the journey remain unchanged.

Secondly, the prosperity of the Tiannan cultivation world has reached a certain level. Many immortal cities under the jurisdiction of Zhaoyuan Sect are connected by teleportation arrays, and the same is true for Xiandu and Yuheng.

Therefore, choosing to cross the southern part of the world may not necessarily be more laborious than crossing the sea directly.

Moreover, Xu Heng also saw some things that interested him very much in the map.

It has been said before that there are some secret immortal realms in the cultivation world that have been around for thousands or tens of thousands of years, but no one has understood the mysteries behind them or inherited them. Some have gradually been ignored, while others have become more and more famous, attracting countless practitioners and becoming famous scenic spots.

There are several scenic spots in Tiannan, and Xu Heng was once fascinated by them. If he chooses to travel through Tiannan, he can take the opportunity to visit them, and it will be worth the trip to Tiannan.

Xu Heng had an idea in mind. He waited for the manager to return, said goodbye to Zhou Yuan, and then took the teleportation array to leave. When he arrived at the border town, he would fly to the border. In two or three days, he would reach the territory of Xiandu Sect...

While he was thinking, there was a knock on the door of the quiet room. Xu Heng came to his senses and said, "Come in." However, the person who came in was not the steward, but Zhou Yuan.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou is back." Xu Heng asked, "You received a message from your fellow disciples and left. What's the situation? Do you need my help?"

Although Xu was ready to say goodbye, there was no need to be so anxious. Zhou Yuan brought him to the Immortal City, and although it was not a favor, he was not a profit-seeking person. He just regarded it as making a Taoist friend, and it was understandable to ask about it.

Zhou Yuan was surprised to hear this, and showed some difficulty. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "To be honest, I'm going there because a senior brother called me..."

He briefly explained the matter of Taoist Xiang, and then continued, "Actually, I feel that... this matter seems a little inappropriate, but I am also afraid that Taoist fellow Daoist is interested in the Immortal Ganoderma, so I'd better let Taoist fellow Daoist know."

"Oh?" Xu Heng nodded thoughtfully. Zhou Yuan continued, "If you are really interested in the Immortal Ganoderma, why don't I ask the elders of my sect to come and make the decision? This would be more appropriate."

"Thank you for your kindness, Taoist friend." Xu Heng smiled slightly, "But although the Immortal Ganoderma is good, the innate five elements essence in my hand is not enough, so let's forget about it."

"Really?" Zhou Yuan heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing that, and said hurriedly, "That's good, I'll talk to you later."

"Have you finished your business at Baochang Tower? What are your plans for the future? There is a music house in the city, which is managed by everyone. Why don't I invite you to go and have a seat."

"That's not necessary." Xu Heng said, "After we leave Baochang Tower, I will go for a walk by myself, so I won't bother you to accompany me."

(End of this chapter)