Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 89 Nalan City

Lan Tian and the other two have already crossed the border from the Endless Sea to Nalan City on the Blue Card Continent.

On the outskirts of Nalan City, the three experienced the differences of the Blue Card Continent. It was a perfect place for cultivation, with abundant spiritual energy and various forms of energy. The three of them felt comfortable all over, their desire to cultivate was high, and their blood and meridians were constantly surging and circulating at high speed. It seemed that they would soon enter the state of advancement. Is advancement really this easy?
Cao Yuqing said, "I feel like I'm about to advance to the sixth rank. It's unbelievable."

"I felt it too, my rank is fluctuating wildly," Hai Liang told everyone, indicating that she was also showing signs of advancing. Her accumulation in the Endless Sea was so substantial that she felt no pressure to advance on the Blue Card Continent; advancing was too easy, unlike the pressure she felt in the Endless Sea.

Lan Tian said, "The resources and atmosphere here are very suitable for advancing your rank. Your rank advancement is solid, so it must feel easy here. It's easy to advance at lower ranks, but it won't be so simple at higher ranks!"

Cao Yuqing is going to advance to the sixth rank, and Hai Liang is going to advance to the ninth rank! This is good news, the first piece of good news they have experienced since arriving on the Blue Card Continent. All three of them are very happy.

"Let's go into the city first, settle down, and then you can prepare for your advancement. That way it's safer and there's no danger," Lan Tian said to everyone.

Cao Yuqing said, "Okay, let's find a place to settle down first, then go into the city!"

“Yes, let’s go into the city now.” Hai Liang was very happy and agreed.

Nalan City is the closest city to the Endless Sea, so the influence of the Endless Sea can still be seen and felt here. Many goods, specialties, and clothing items originate from the Endless Sea.

Lan Tian and his companions entered the city. There were no soldiers guarding the city gates; they hadn't seen any troops along their journey. The city was bustling, harmonious, and prosperous. People of various ethnicities interacted and lived together harmoniously, without discrimination or racial oppression.

Lan Tian found a hotel in a relatively quiet alley and booked two rooms. Lan Tian stayed in one room by herself, while Hai Liang and Cao Yuqing shared the other.

After everyone settled down, we inquired about the situation in Nalan City, what major events were happening here, who was in charge, and what sphere of influence they held.

Lan Tian strolled around the streets for a while and learned that this was within the territory of the Luo Yi Empire, and that Nalan City was under the jurisdiction of the Yi family; this was Yi family territory. Lan Tian wondered if the Yi family in Nalan City and the Yi family in Luo Yi City were related, and whether the Yi family Yi Mengying mentioned was the same as the Yi family here.
Here, people of all races live together. The streets are filled with a dazzling array of goods, people hurrying by, and busy shopkeepers.

The area is rich in resources, with seafood, rare metals, minerals, and more. What's unusual is that Lan Tian discovered a large public teleportation station, with people constantly coming and going. He wondered where it could teleport people to, and if it could even reach the Endless Sea. Lan Tian wasn't in a hurry to leave, so he wasn't interested in the teleportation station, knowing that it would cost money, and a considerable amount, and he wasn't exactly flush with cash.

There are many religious sects in the city, more than a dozen in total, large and small. Five or six of them are quite grand and have a large number of members, especially the Church of Light, which has a particularly large territory and a huge number of followers. Their followers can be seen all over the streets, and their golden sect robes are very eye-catching. There are also quite a few members of the Church of Darkness, which is dark in color.

However, Lan Tian discovered a sect called the Spirit Hall. Their followers wore blue and white robes, and their church was magnificent and glittering, unmatched by any other sect. They seemed very wealthy, and everyone considered it an honor to join the Spirit Hall. It appeared that the Spirit Hall had a significant background and held an extremely high position.

In Nalan City, Lan Tian discovered there was no danger of war; there wasn't even an army, only the Yi family governed the area. It was quite far from the capital, Luo Yi City, making it a relatively secluded and peaceful city. However, after inquiring, he learned that sectarian conflicts were constant, with various factions vying for resources and frequently engaging in armed clashes, all recruiting followers to expand their forces. But did this have no impact on ordinary people? It was merely a conflict between the different religious groups.

Back at the hotel, Lan Tian told Cao Yuqing and the others about his discovery. He didn't mention the real reason he came to the Blue Card Continent: he was looking for Yi Mengying and had come for Yingying and the others.

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In Nalan City, Lan Tian and his companions were unfamiliar with the place and had no source of income. To survive in the long run, they needed something to rely on and a source of income. Lan Tian thought of religious sects. There were many sects here, all recruiting followers. Joining a sect could solve their livelihood problems, ensure they had enough to eat and wear, and also provide stability, access to the latest information, and a deeper understanding of the situation on the Blue Card Continent.

Lantian discussed with Hailiang and the other girl about joining the church so they could receive subsidies to pay for their accommodation and daily expenses, and settle down in Nalan City for the time being.

"What do you all think? Nalan City is our first stop on the Blue Card Continent. We'll be going to Luoyi City later," Lantian said to everyone.

Hai Liang said, "Then I'll go with you, so I can take care of you too."

“I want to go too, so we can all look out for each other,” Cao Yuqing said.

"No, there are all sorts of people in the church, which is not good for you. Girls shouldn't join churches. I'm worried about you. It's safer for you to stay here. I'll go and see what's going on first!" Lantian was very worried about their safety. The church was a mixed bag, and it was not suitable for girls to join a sect.

Hai Liang said, "Okay, you go and see what's going on first, and then we'll make arrangements. We don't feel comfortable letting you go alone."

“Yes, you can go and take a look, and then we can go with you,” Cao Yuqing said.

"Alright, that's settled then. I'll go first. You all stay here and cultivate diligently, and try not to go out. I'll go check out the situation. Let's leave it at that for now," Lan Tian said.

With everything ready, Lan Tian went out into the street. He didn't know which sect to join. The most prestigious and wealthiest one was probably the Spirit Hall, as their subsidies would definitely be the highest. However, the requirements for joining the Spirit Hall were the most stringent. He decided to give it a try first, but whether he could get in was still a question.

Lan Tian arrived at the Spirit Hall's headquarters on the main street. The buildings here were magnificent and imposing, heavily guarded and disciplined. Every member was spirited and energetic. This was a thriving sect, and Lan Tian silently resolved to join such an organization, believing he would surely make a name for himself here.

Upon arriving at the entrance, he explained his purpose. The guard glanced at Lan Tian but said nothing, leading him directly to the recruitment hall, where many newcomers had come to be recruited into the Spirit Hall.

(End of this chapter)