Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 464 Undercurrents in Cloud City [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Qingzhu Peak.

"Owner!"

When Lin Chang'an returned refreshed, he was speechless when he saw the two people in red and Jin Feng rolling around in the pile of spirit stones in the cave.

Needless to say, these spirit stones were a congratulatory gift from the sect disciples to the Green Ox, but these two somehow managed to trick the foolish ox.

However, upon seeing Lin Chang'an return, the two hurriedly stood up, especially the woman in red, who couldn't help but avoid eye contact when she recalled her previous attempt to take revenge.

However, in the next moment, she flashed and appeared in front of Lin Chang'an. She sniffed a few times with her delicate nose and couldn't help but narrow her eyes and reveal a meaningful smile.

"Master, why do you smell so strongly of the Ice Butterfly Fairy?"

Faced with the teasing from the woman in red, Lin Chang'an laughed frankly and said:

"Is that so? Then how about I carry more of Ling'er's scent with me next time?"

This immediately froze the woman in red's expression. She knew that Ling'er would be more than willing to take control of the body.

However, the next moment, the woman in red smiled and revealed a fawning expression.

“Master, the woman in red is also loyal and devoted. This is all for your own good. Think about it, if I do this, outsiders will know that you are a charming and romantic man.”

With another Nascent Soul level ghost cultivator appearing behind them, and a fourth-tier talisman master at that, who wouldn't be wary? Isn't this subtly intimidating many people?

Seeing the woman in red arguing and making sophistry, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile in annoyance.

"Really? Then why didn't you say that this wouldn't be good for my reputation?"

"reputation?"

The woman in red stared in astonishment as she looked her master up and down.

It seems to be saying, "Master, don't you know your own reputation? Why would you want to ruin it?"
“Master, don’t you know how strong your reputation is in the cultivation world right now? It’s all over the place.”

If any Nascent Soul cultivator wants to harm the master, the first thing to do is to check if there are any exceptionally beautiful female Nascent Soul True Monarchs among them, otherwise…”

Before the woman in red could finish speaking, Lin Chang'an glared at her, stopping her from saying anything more.

"Outsiders may not understand, but don't you understand?"

The woman in red pouted and muttered under her breath, "Originally, this wasn't how the master planned it, but unfortunately, the Azure Sea Palace almost all chose to acquiesce. Who would believe there was no ulterior motive?"

Lin Chang'an was speechless when this matter was mentioned. Originally, it was enough for these people to guess about the matter of the several clones in secret. The more they couldn't figure it out, the greater the deterrent effect.

Unexpectedly, this group misunderstood, and the Bihai Palace even unwittingly chose to cooperate, claiming to be bosom friends.

This left him completely humiliated, unable to explain himself no matter what.

What a real man, renowned, the most respected figure in the cultivation world.

"Owner."

Just then, Jin Feng also came forward with a wronged expression, looking at her master with pleading eyes.

"Even that greedy ox has so many gifts, while I've been hiding every day since I started following my master, unable to face anyone. I haven't even received any gifts for my transformation. I also want to hold my own transformation ceremony..."

Ok!

Looking at the aggrieved Jin Feng, Lin Chang'an felt a little soft-hearted. According to human age calculations, Jin Feng was in her infancy.

At an age when they are active and curious about the outside world, they secretly hid for more than three hundred years.

"You want to hold a transformation ceremony?"

"Uh-huh."

"You've seen the situation in the Sealed Demon Abyss now. Even in your human form, there are probably people watching you. The bloodline of the Golden Flame Divine Phoenix, tsk tsk."

Lin Chang'an clicked his tongue and shook his head, then teased, "If it were an ordinary phoenix, that would be one thing, but it's a golden flame divine phoenix."

Upon hearing this, Jin Feng's golden eyes widened, her pupils darting around.

It was just bargaining and didn't expect anything in return.

"Do you think I don't know what you're up to? Tell me, how much did you swindle from Qingniu?"

"What do you mean by cheating? The fourth-tier demonic dragon core that greedy stupid ox ate before it formed its Nascent Soul was still mine. I'm just collecting some interest now."

Jin Feng acted like a big sister, and just then, the overjoyed Green Horned Ox was at the cave entrance. Seeing this scene, it also raised its head and mooed:
“Master, Big Sister is right.”

Ok!

Lin Chang'an sighed, unsure whether to be delighted that his two spirit pets were so harmonious, or something else entirely.

However, Jin Feng's words were not wrong. Although Jin Feng usually liked to take advantage of others, she actually gave the Green Horned Ox quite a lot of cultivation resources, both openly and secretly.

"Alright, get ready. Things won't be this easy in a while."

After the playful banter, Lin Chang'an looked serious about the upcoming plan.

Fortunately, the Phoenix Bird can provide cover from the shadows. With his strength and the nature of his plan, even if it fails, he can still retreat with ease.

"Ten Nascent Soul cultivators, no! Add the Green Horned Ox, that makes eleven Nascent Soul level combatants. If they really want to leave, the demonic path can't stop them."

Although Cloud City is known as a fortified city, the opponent it faces this time is no simple matter either; the Guardian Alliance has deployed its elite forces.

……

The Azure Horned Ox successfully transformed into human form, and the entire Yuling Sect was overjoyed. The sect's cultivators even sent out invitations, saying that the sect would hold a transformation ceremony three months later.

The three major forces of Corpse Valley, Daqian, and Murong understood the intention behind the Transformation Ceremony after receiving the invitation. This was indeed a very good opportunity.

Therefore, the three major forces tacitly chose to fuel the flames and deliberately amplify the threat posed by the Spirit Control Sect within the territory of the Guardian Alliance.

They appear to be internally divided and mutually restraining.

Just as the major powers were preparing gifts and heading to the Yuling Sect to participate in the Transformation Ceremony, the Nascent Soul cultivators from the four major powers secretly arrived at the border.

Two months later.

At a place on the border of the demonic path, where several mountain peaks are connected, on an inconspicuous little mountain, under the moonlight, streaks of light with their auras concealed to the extreme appeared.

"Fellow Daoists."

Eleven streaks of light flashed, and the ten Nascent Soul cultivators—Jin Jianchuan, Demon Flame Old Monster, Ice Butterfly True Monarch, Lin Chang'an, Murong Yun, Murong Feng, Ren Old Monster, Lin Fu, Li Xuanzhen, and Li Yuanhao—gathered as agreed.

As the initiator of this project, Jin Jianchuan greeted everyone with a broad smile and clasped his hands in greeting.

Jin Jianchuan, who usually exudes a refined and scholarly air in white robes, was dressed in a golden brocade robe this time. The robe was covered with intricate patterns and a wide belt was tied around his waist, making him look both luxurious and flamboyant.

His posture exuded a sense of authority; if he were in the mortal world, he would be the epitome of a powerful and ruthless minister, whose mere presence would suffocate those around him.

"Congratulations on your progress in cultivation, fellow Daoist."

No one present was a fool. Upon seeing Jin Jianchuan's imposing presence, even the old man Murong Yun chuckled and offered his congratulations.

Jin Jianchuan, on the other hand, had lost some of his usual refined demeanor and gained a more domineering air, returning the greeting with a cheerful bow.

"I must thank you all for this. Perhaps it is because my Dao heart has been enlightened that I have made progress."

Jin Jianchuan's statement is true; for cultivators at their level, every step forward is extremely difficult.

Resources and opportunities are both indispensable.

"Junior brother, do you see? This is the real face of this person."

Ice Butterfly Fairy glanced at him coldly, secretly sending a telepathic message to remind Lin Chang'an.

"However, what this person said is true. Sometimes, clear thinking and an improved state of mind are extremely important for you and me."

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly, "Senior sister, what we are facing now is the counterattack of the demonic path. So what if this Fellow Daoist Jin is ambitious?"

Lin Chang'an spoke seemingly casually, but he could also see a strong ambition in the eyes of this senior sister Bingdie.

"Hmph! If it weren't for the White Sword Saint backing me, I might very well have a chance to compete for the position of leader of the Protectorate Alliance!"

It was obvious that this Ice Butterfly Fairy was proud and arrogant, and she still harbored some resentment towards this so-called leader.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an showed an expression of appreciation. This was the most attractive thing about this Ice Butterfly Senior Sister.

The group nodded to each other to confirm, but aside from Jin Jianchuan's change, their attention was mostly on the Green Horned Ox lying next to the boulder.

"Lord Qingniu, after this, we will definitely give you a gift to celebrate your transformation. Please make do with this magic weapon for now."

Jin Jianchuan smiled domineeringly and took out a black giant axe from his storage bag.

"Owner?"

When the Green Horned Ox saw the giant axe floating towards it, its first instinct was to look at its master.

However, after seeing Lin Chang'an nod slightly, the Green Horned Ox happily grasped the heavy giant axe.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Jin."

Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in thanks, while Qingjiao Niu awkwardly cupped his hands in thanks at his signal.

This scene made the other Nascent Soul cultivators somewhat envious. Fourth-order spirit pets are rare enough in the cultivation world, and one as docile as this is even rarer.

“Master, this is a priceless treasure.”

The Green Horned Ox also spoke in a simple and honest tone, which Lin Chang'an, as a fourth-level weapon refiner, naturally recognized at a glance.

This magical artifact was hastily forged due to its poor quality, but it was just right for the Green Horned Ox.

Of course, don't think Jin Jianchuan is being kind. The other party is clearly eyeing the Green Horned Ox's combat power, especially its brute strength. With this treasure, it has a good chance of attacking Cloud City.

"Alright everyone, this place is now the territory of the demonic path. Let's prepare to set off."

“That’s right. Although we are all Nascent Soul cultivators, the Demonic Path has built branch altars in various places. We are afraid that the formations will sense them, so we still need to be careful.”

After exchanging glances, the ten people transformed into streaks of light and moved forward, while the Green Horned Ox was carried by Lin Chang'an through magic.

It's not that the Green Horned Ox Escape Technique is ineffective, but rather that it's only recently broken through, and its aura isn't as easily concealed as others'. If it were to circulate its magic power, it would still be easy for its aura to leak out.

The group concealed their presence and skillfully avoided the various demonic sects within the demonic territory. Although taking detours would take more time, it was safer.

“Junior brother, four hundred years ago this place was still the territory of our Protectorate Alliance. Although there were conflicts in the past, the major forces could always hold on when they joined forces.”

But four hundred years ago, the demonic path suddenly invaded, and the Old Monster of Shangyuan betrayed us, causing us to suffer heavy losses and lose a large amount of spiritual land. Under the overwhelming power of the demonic path, the current Protectorate Alliance was formed..."

Along the way, Fairy Ice Butterfly explained to Lin Chang'an via telepathy why the older monsters were so familiar with this place, because four hundred years ago this place belonged to the territory of the Protector Alliance.

However, there was no Guardian Alliance back then; it was just a temporary alliance formed by everyone when facing the demonic path.

It was the upheaval four hundred years ago, with the demonic forces coming on strong, that brought together all the scattered forces to form a true alliance.

"The Old Monster of Shangyuan!"

Lin Chang'an had heard of this person's reputation.

He was already at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage four hundred years ago. Later, after joining the demonic path, he obtained precious resources and stepped into the mid-Nascent Soul stage in one fell swoop.

He is now considered a veteran mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in the cultivation world.

……

More than half a month later, in an unnamed valley at the foot of Yunzhongcheng Mountain, the group finally reached their destination.

"This is Cloud City!"

When Lin Chang'an first saw this city in the clouds, he couldn't help but show a look of amazement.

What a fine name, Yunzhong! No wonder it was once known as the number one city of the Protectorate Alliance.

This mountain is so majestic that it seems to pierce the dome, with its lower half immersed in misty clouds. Occasionally, spirit boats cut through the mist between the dark blue cliffs, carrying cultivators with flowing robes to and fro.

The upper half of the palace peeks out from the clouds, its gilded palace built against the mountain, its upturned eaves adorned with colorful pearls that reflect thousands of rays of light under the sun, even covering the mountain with a faint spiritual glow.

At first glance, the undulating mountains all around resembled a giant beast guarding its peaks, with wisps of white clouds swirling around their verdant summits, and spirit birds soaring and calling out among the clouds.

Half of the entire celestial city lies outside the mundane world, while the other half is nestled in the celestial realm of the nine heavens. It is so ethereal that it seems both real and unreal, inspiring awe and reverence in all who behold it.

"This place was once the front line for our Guardian Alliance to resist the demonic path."

Upon seeing the city again, the older members of the group, including Murong Yun, Ren Laoguai, Moyan Laoguai, and Li Yuanhao, who had experienced the events of the past, couldn't help but show a look of reminiscence in their eyes.

Upon seeing the city, Jin Jianchuan, the leader, revealed a hint of fanaticism, believing this place would be the foundation of his empire.

"Junior brother!"

At this moment, Ice Butterfly Fairy was also staring intently at Cloud City, her beautiful eyes revealing a naked ambition.

Who wouldn't want to dominate a region and then freely access cultivation resources?

"Sister."

Lin Chang'an gently patted the back of Ice Butterfly Fairy's hand. Ice Butterfly Fairy rolled her eyes at him and chuckled as she transmitted her voice:
“Junior brother, you don’t understand. One day when senior sister breaks through to the late Nascent Soul stage, this Cloud City will be renamed, and the Yuling Sect will dominate the entire territory of the Guardian Alliance.”

Her ambitious and domineering smile revealed the true charm of this Ice Butterfly Fairy.

She has always been a proud ice phoenix, but now she lacks the strength and needs to lie low.

Once we have the strength, who will still harbor ambitions?

"At that time, Senior Sister will be the leader of the Protectorate Alliance, and Junior Brother will be the deputy leader. The two of us will join forces to dominate one side, and all cultivation resources will be in our hands. Even those at the Nascent Soul stage will not be out of reach."

In the world of cultivation, no matter how grand one's ambition, it ultimately serves the purpose of strength.

Just like the Ice Butterfly Fairy now, her ambition is all based on the ability to help improve strength, rather than pure desire for power.

"Senior sister, what courage!"

At this moment, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's charm captivated Lin Chang'an, making his eyes sparkle and his heart flutter.

"After Senior Sister becomes the Alliance Leader, Junior Brother, would you like to lie on top of her?"

Just then, the Ice Butterfly Fairy turned around, revealing a seductive voice that echoed in my ears.

This silenced Lin Chang'an. He had to admit that a simple, beautiful female cultivator no longer held much appeal for a Nascent Soul cultivator who had lived for hundreds of years. But a fairy with strength, status, and ambition could indeed stir a desire to conquer within him.

"Senior sister, I've discovered that your ambition is no less than that of Fellow Daoist Jin."

Lin Chang'an looked puzzled. He knew that this Senior Sister Bingdie was very arrogant and ambitious, but he never expected that she was so ambitious.

He actually dreamed of dominating a region, becoming a hegemon on par with both the righteous and demonic paths, and then he even plotted to become a god.

However, it must be said that people's ambitions are all based on their vision. The profound heritage of the Spirit Control lineage allowed Fairy Ice Butterfly to realize the vastness of the cultivation world early on.

The ambition that had been brewing in his heart had long since taken root; how could he possibly be satisfied with just one place?

"Alright everyone, we've arrived at our destination. Let's rest and recover here first."

The expressions of the people were different when they saw Cloud City. Although they had taken a detour along the way, they had witnessed the richness of this spiritual land.

No wonder Jin Jianchuan is so eager to join forces with everyone to take this place. Once they take it and can digest it, the overall strength of the Guardian Alliance will experience a period of explosive growth.

At the same time, Jin Jianchuan can also have his own true foundation.

"good."

As everyone nodded in agreement, Fairy Ice Butterfly spoke up.

"Wait a minute!"

All eyes turned to her, and they saw that the Ice Butterfly Fairy had sharp eyes and a majestic and awe-inspiring demeanor. Every move she made exuded a powerful aura, yet she smiled calmly at everyone.

"Before the plan began, we discussed the division of profits. Now, my Yuling Sect will take a larger share. Fellow Daoists, do you have any objections?"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an also gave a look to the Green Horned Ox who was traveling with him. Although the Green Horned Ox was incredibly honest and simple in front of him, it still showed a terrifying and imposing aura when facing outsiders.

With the addition of a transformed demon to the Yuling Sect, they naturally deserved a larger share of the profits, a fact that everyone understood perfectly well, and no one objected.

Jin Jianchuan sneered inwardly when he saw Bingdie Zhenjun's ambitious appearance.

It's a pity. If the source hadn't been damaged, it might have been a formidable enemy. But whether now or in the future, Corpse Valley and the Great Qian are enough to keep it in check.

“Of course, Qingniu-jun should have a share.”

Just then, Jin Jianchuan smiled domineeringly and raised his hand in a bold gesture.

"However, the previous interests are the foundation, and what follows depends on how much effort we put into this battle."

The territory bounded by Cloud City was so vast that neither side had the power to take it all for themselves.

"it is good."

No one objected to this, since the Yuling Sect had gained a powerful demon in human form this time.

Moreover, no matter how large the current distribution of interests is, it will be of no use. Only after withstanding the counterattack of the demonic forces will there be a chance to digest it.

Then everyone took their seats according to their faction, sitting cross-legged on rocks or trees to begin restoring their magical power.

With their combined strength at the Nascent Soul level, none of them dared to directly absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to recover, otherwise the changes in the spiritual energy here would surely be noticed.

Therefore, they all took out high-grade spirit stones to restore their mana.

The group didn't expend much mana during their flight, but a tough battle was ahead. The Nascent Soul cultivators who had made it this far were all extremely cautious, and no one would look down on them even if they only had a little extra mana.

……

a few days later.

Everyone's magical power and spiritual sense were all adjusted to their optimal state. They opened their eyes, looked up at the giant city, and revealed solemn expressions.

"Fellow Daoists, proceed according to plan. One of us will each enter the city, while the rest of you will be outside ready to provide support."

At this point, Jin Jianchuan turned his head, his gaze falling on Lin Chang'an, and nodded with a smile:

"We will also need to trouble Fellow Daoist Lin to survey the location of the array core of Cloud City. Although we have valuable treasures, saving a bit of magic power will increase our chances of winning."

Of everyone present, only Lin Chang'an was a fourth-tier array master.

"Don't worry, although I can't say it's foolproof, once we enter the city, we can still find our general location."

Lin Chang'an didn't give a definitive answer, after all, the six sects of the Demonic Path were extremely powerful, and it was not surprising that they had fourth-tier array masters.

"Gentlemen, according to intelligence reports, there are two mid-Nascent Soul stage old monsters and three early-Nascent Soul stage old monsters who have been stationed in the city for a long time, including the Upper Yuan Old Thief."

The group confirmed the information once again and nodded in agreement. If there were only five Nascent Soul cultivators, they were confident they could take the city as long as they could break through the restrictions.

Therefore, many people's attention has fallen on Lin Chang'an. It can be said that the key to breaking the formation, besides the treasures, is the information about the formation's core provided by Lin Chang'an.

"Okay, get ready to go."

Subsequently, Jin Jianchuan, Lin Chang'an, Murong Yun, Lin Fu, and Li Xuanzhen, disguised as Core Formation or Foundation Establishment cultivators as originally planned, headed into the city.

The rest of the people waited where they were.

This also shows that people do not trust each other, so each faction has arranged for someone to infiltrate.

When they parted, the Ice Butterfly Fairy secretly sent a telepathic message.

"Junior brother, once you go in, don't listen to these people. Just survey the outside. Even if the restrictions are activated, it will be easy to escape."

"Hmm." At this critical moment, the Ice Butterfly Fairy, who was clearly very ambitious, still considered his safety first. Although there were self-interests involved, it did warm Lin Chang'an's heart and made him nod slightly.

The others also had their own ulterior motives.

Murong Feng of the Murong clan secretly sent a telepathic message to inquire about his grandfather, while Murong Yun laughed and nodded, replying telepathically, "Don't worry, I'm confident I can escape before the restrictions are lifted."

Old Monster Ren from Corpse Valley also secretly warned, "If it weren't for the heavy corpse aura on my body, you wouldn't need to take this risk."

Lin Fu, the newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator, also nodded.

Li Yuanhao of the Great Qian Dynasty also cautiously sent a telepathic message with instructions.

As the five people left, the remaining people in the valley looked at each other. Although they were still somewhat wary, they were clearly much more relaxed before the plan began.

"Fellow Daoists, as planned, Fellow Daoist Jin and his group have already infiltrated. Our people will make their move at the agreed time. Even if they are discovered, the demonic thieves will not have time to react."

The Demon Flame Old Monster laughed loudly, his usual arrogant tone now much less pronounced.

And everyone nodded.

Their plan was simple: while everyone's attention was drawn to the Spirit Control Sect's Transformation Ceremony, the elites of the four major forces and the main force of the Guardian Alliance would rush straight to the border and fight their way to Cloud City.

They established their first line of defense against the invasion of demonic forces.

……

A city in the clouds that soars into the sky.

One after another, cultivators flew on their magical artifacts, weaving through the clouds and mist, resembling those from a sacred celestial realm.

"The swift light... it's a Core Formation senior!"

Just then, a streak of cyan-gold light, emanating the aura of a Core Formation cultivator, flashed. The Foundation Establishment cultivators flying around on their magical artifacts hurriedly bowed and paid their respects.

Lin Chang'an felt the snail-paced escape light, but he was not impatient at all. Instead, he looked around with great interest.

The spiritual energy here is so rich that probably only top-tier Nascent Soul cultivators have the ability to enjoy it exclusively.

Passing through the clouds and watching the sea of ​​clouds surge, the light arrived directly outside the gates of Cloud City under the dazzling sunlight.

"Is this Cloud City? It's huge!"

"Alright, you've just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, so I'm bringing you here today to broaden your horizons."

"Although this isn't my first time here, every visit still leaves me in awe. I really wish I could live here and cultivate."

Upon Lin Chang'an's arrival, he nodded secretly, noting that this city was magnificent and enormous, even surpassing Baibi City.

However, it still lags behind Haiyuan City in some aspects, mainly due to the difference in interest.

Haiyuan City is primarily a trading hub, making it an extremely prosperous place where countless cultivators from all over the world gather to trade.

While Cloud City is magnificent, it is primarily a military fortress, as it was once the first line of defense against demons for the Protectorate Alliance.

It is now also a solid defensive line against the invasion of the Demonic Path by the Protectorate Alliance.

"Hurry up, put away the disobedient spirit pet. Be careful not to offend someone you shouldn't."

"Yes Yes."

Outside the city gate, demonic cultivators clad in armor stood guard, conducting thorough checks.

With friction occurring between the front lines and the Protectorate Alliance, the number of cultivators in this area has noticeably increased.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Lin."

When it was Lin Chang'an's turn to take out his token, the fake Core Formation cultivator guarding the gate smiled calmly and cupped his hands in greeting.

Lin Chang'an, dressed in white, had a somewhat effeminate air about him. He was impersonating a Core Formation cultivator with the same surname, Lin, provided by Jin Jianchuan.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

After passing through layers of restrictions and entering Cloud City, Lin Chang'an secretly sized him up and nodded.

"Only three days? There shouldn't be a big problem."

It's not like breaking a formation; we just need to find one or two key points, and then everyone can work together to break through one side. So his task is relatively easy.

"However, judging from his identity, it seems that this Fellow Daoist Jin has been planning this for a long time."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an opened a third-tier magic weapon-grade folding fan in his hand and walked into the city with a sinister smile on his face.

Those who didn't know better might mistake them for cultivators from the Hehuan Sect.

In fact, he was disguised as a rogue cultivator. As Lin Chang'an entered, the others also disguised themselves as cultivators of different levels of cultivation and entered.

Everyone secretly pretended not to know each other and entered the city according to the cultivation level and purpose of the person in disguise.

Some were searching for materials to break through to the next level, others were looking for materials to help their descendants establish their foundation, and still others were seeking opportunities related to Core Formation.

In short, outsiders cannot see it at all, and they dare not even release their divine sense on their own. Therefore, even Nascent Soul cultivators cannot easily detect it.

They made meticulous plans and deployments for this trip, unless one of their Nascent Soul cultivators was captured and their soul was searched to find out about it.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been exposed. After all, everyone here is a Nascent Soul cultivator who has lived for hundreds or thousands of years. Their plan is so meticulous and beneficial to each of them, how could it be easily leaked?

If information could be leaked so easily, then these Nascent Soul stage monsters would have lived in vain.

Lin Chang'an, disguised as an effeminate and handsome male cultivator, repeatedly entered various pill shops.

"Fellow Daoist, you have injured your lungs and internal organs by practicing a cold and yin-type cultivation technique. Apart from high-grade pills, you can only seek out a female cultivator at the Core Formation stage who practices water, wood, or fire-type cultivation techniques to heal you."

"Thank you for telling me, fellow Daoist."

"Hehe, if you're interested, fellow Daoist, has my Holy Sect been recruiting Core Formation Elders lately?"

"I'll think about it some more."

Faced with the attempt to win over a demonic cultivator, Lin Chang'an hesitated and looked troubled.

The other party, however, thought it was perfectly normal and nodded with a smile.

With the current friction at the front, everyone knows that joining the demonic forces inevitably means going to the front lines.

To put it bluntly, they are just expendable resources for these demonic cultivators.

After Lin Chang'an left, the elder of the Demonic Path who had only recently achieved the rank of Core Formation smiled disdainfully.

"Want to heal your injuries without taking any risks? There's no such thing as a free lunch. Unless you're capable of catching the eye of the White Crane Fairy of the Spirit Beast Sect."

This teasing remark immediately caused the other demonic cultivators in the shop to burst into laughter.

"Haha, this pretty boy might actually have a chance. After all, there aren't many people who are this attractive."

"Alright, enough with the whispers behind her back. Don't you know that True Lord Shangyuan has already spoken, preparing to marry Fairy White Crane as his Daoist partner?"

"It's a pity that the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the White Crane Fairy Clan has passed away. Now the family is forcing her to do something for profit, and the Spirit Beast Sect wants to win over this Upper Yuan True Monarch, but no one has offered a helping hand."

"The Spirit Beast Sect's actions are truly disheartening, considering how old this True Monarch Shangyuan is."

"However, this White Crane Fairy is quite bold. She actually declared that she would marry anyone who could heal her white crane spirit beast."

Currently, the most discussed topics in Cloud City are the White Crane Fairy and the Nascent Soul stage Upper Yuan Old Monster.

Lin Chang'an appeared to be searching for spiritual objects along his journey, but in reality, he was secretly surveying the array formations and restrictions within the city, looking for the array's core.

He also gained a better understanding of Cloud City.

The area of ​​Cloud City has been lost for four hundred years, and the original cultivators here have long since become demonic.

Apart from a few Nascent Soul stage cultivators who still remembered, the remaining ones were mostly Core Formation cultivators who were about to pass away and vaguely remembered their original identities.

"However, the six sects of the demonic path are also riddled with internal conflicts, and none of them are willing to submit to the others, which means that the interests of Cloud City are actually divided up."

As a result, the cultivators within the territory of Cloud City were actually in a state of being driven and exploited, although many forces also curryed favor with the demonic path.

Lin Chang'an observed secretly, no wonder Jin Jianchuan was so confident.

With Cloud City as the boundary, a large number of cultivators living on the spiritual land nearly ten thousand miles behind it still suffer from the oppression of the demonic path.

However, if it's a different Guardian Alliance, it's really just a different person exploiting them, at most they'll use more lenient methods.

"The cultivation world is a dog-eat-dog world."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an sighed softly, unsure whether he should be grateful that he was born in this remote little place called Yue Kingdom, or something else entirely.

However, after thinking about the plan for this trip, Lin Chang'an secretly shook his head and continued the survey.

Half a day later, Jin Jianchuan secretly sent a message that made him frown upon seeing it.

　Thank you to fellow Daoist 'Book Friend 20220717105157277' for the 100 spirit stones reward.

　　It's almost the end of the month, and there will be double monthly tickets at the end of the month. Thank you all for your support.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)