Fantasy: I'm in a discarded alchemy room, but I can turn trash into treasure!

As soon as the cloud boat arrived outside Xuantian City, Shen Ruoyan stuffed a golden token into Qin Mo's hand.

"Here you go, don't embarrass yourself when you're checked at the city gate."

Qin Mo looked down and saw the words "Dongzhou Lundao" engraved on the golden token, with the sect mark of Yunyu Palace still remaining on the edge of the token.

Su Qingyi stood at the bow of the boat, the long sword behind her rustling softly in the wind.

"The Azure Dragon Sect is also in the city."

Qin Mo put the gold token into his sleeve.

"That's perfect, saves me the trouble of making another trip."

The cloud boat passed through the array of light outside the city, and its speed gradually slowed down.

Xuantian City is situated on the mountain plateau in front, with city walls connecting to several high platforms, and the stone walls covered with array patterns.

The city was filled with towering buildings, people moved about the streets, and various sects' flags hung under the eaves. Spirit beast carriages traveled along the main road.

No sword-wielding cultivators were visible in the sky above the city.

The flying magical artifacts from all sects landed on the west side, where there was a huge white jade square.

Dozens of stone pillars stand along the edge of the square, each with a golden plaque hanging on it.

"Tianjiao Square".

Gu Yingxue stood at the front of the deck, her robes blocking out the wind.

"The Dao Discussion Conference has not yet begun, and private duels are not allowed within the city. Anyone who dares to break the rules will be arrested by the Xuantian City Enforcement Division."

Shen Ruoyan glanced at Qin Mo.

"Did you hear me?"

"Don't worry, senior sister, I always follow the rules."

Xu Qingqing stood to the side, adjusting her robes with her head down. Upon hearing this, her shoulders twitched.

Su Qingyi also turned around and glanced at him, but didn't say anything.

The cloud boat landed on the east side of the square.

There were many flying boats and warships parked around, with the marks of various sects engraved on their hulls.

Some ships had mythical beast statues coiled on their prows, some had war drums on their decks, and several flying boats were covered by arrays, so that even divine sense could not penetrate them when approaching.

As soon as the cloud boat of Yunyu Palace came to a stop, a middle-aged man in a green robe came over with several stewards.

Which case?

Gu Yingxue took out ten gold tokens and placed them on the long table.

"Cloud and Rain Palace".

The middle-aged man in the green robe raised his hand and swept it over the golden token, then looked at the ten people on the boat again.

"Ten people from Yunyu Palace, their tokens are correct."

He picked up one of the jade pendants and drew a light pattern in the air.

"During the Dao Discussion, the cloud boat will be stationed here. If there are any disputes within the city, you can register for a challenge at the Heavenly Pride Platform. Anyone who starts a fight on the street without authorization will be disqualified from the tournament."

Thank you for your trouble.

Gu Yingxue retrieved the token and led everyone off the cloud boat.

A number of cultivators had already gathered in the square.

As soon as the ten disciples of Yunyu Palace appeared, they attracted attention from all around.

Qin Mo's black inner sect robes stood out conspicuously among the nine female cultivators.

"Has Yunyu Palace started accepting male disciples?"

"That person's cultivation level is not high; his aura is only at the fifth level of Qi Refining."

"The spots in the Dao Discussion Conference are all reserved for Qi Refining cultivators, so Yunyu Palace probably won't have anyone this time."

The murmurs weren't silenced; even several nearby deacons glanced at Qin Mo a few more times.

Shen Ruoyan's face darkened, and a short blade appeared in her hand.

Qin Mo pressed down on her wrist.

"Just a few words."

"If they say another word, I'll make them leave their tongues in the square."

"Don't rush, the main character hasn't arrived yet."

No sooner had the words been spoken than footsteps came from the west side of the square.

A dozen or so Canglong Sect disciples parted the crowd and escorted a middle-aged man as he approached.

The man wore a long, dark blue robe, his face was gloomy, and his cuffs were embroidered with azure dragon patterns.

There weren't many disciples following behind, and several of them still had old injuries, but their steps were heavy.

The sect leader of the Azure Dragon Sect, Cang Wuji.

Gu Yingxue lowered her eyelids.

Since Bai Chenshuang is not here, she will be in charge of things at Yunyu Palace.

Cang Wuji stopped more than ten steps away, glanced at Gu Yingxue first, and then stared at Qin Mo.

"Gu Yingxue, has life in your Yunyu Palace really gotten this bad?"

He raised his hand and nodded at Qin Mo.

"A seat at the Eastern Continent Dao Discussion has been given to a lowly servant at the fifth level of Qi Refining. Are you here to compete, or to make yourselves a laughingstock?"

People around couldn't help but laugh.

"Sect Master Cang is right."

"Even those at the fifth level of Qi Refining are vying for a spot in the Ancient Ruins. They've got some nerve."

"Yunyu Palace can't even gather enough Golden Core disciples anymore?"

Su Qingyi gripped the sword sheath and took a half step forward.

With a flick of her sleeve, Gu Yingxue unleashed the pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator into her palm.

The disciples brought by Cang Wuji changed their expressions and took several steps back.

Just then, Qin Mo stepped past Gu Yingxue and stood in front of the crowd.

"Sect Master Cang, your injury isn't healing very well, but your mouth is recovering quite quickly."

Cang Wuji's face twitched.

"Qin Mo, you mere Qi Refining Level 5, how dare you speak to this sect master?"

"My cultivation level is low, that's for sure."

Qin Mo dusted off his sleeves and looked up at the disciples behind Cang Wuji.

"That's enough to deal with your Azure Dragon Sect disciples."

The laughter in the square stopped.

Shen Ruoyan raised her chin and put the short blade in her sleeve.

Xu Qingqing looked at Qin Mo, her breath catching in her throat.

Cang Wuji stared at him, his back teeth grinding together.

"Do you want to die?"

"I just think that since Sect Master Cang doesn't think much of me, he should at least send someone to give me a try."

Qin Mo pointed towards the Azure Dragon Sect.

"Of the people you brought, who is willing to step up?"

"I've won. From now on, people of the Azure Dragon Sect, if you see the Cloud Rain Palace, take a detour."

"I lost, and I'll give up my spot at the conference."

Behind Cang Wuji, a burly man carrying a heavy sword walked out.

This person was nearly two zhang tall, with veins bulging on his arms, and his aura was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

The heavy sword dragged on the ground, its blade scraping against the white jade floor, leaving a long mark.

"Sect Master, please let me come."

Cang Wuji glanced at him.

"Zhao Gang, don't kill him."

Zhao Gang grinned.

"I know what I'm doing."

Gu Yingxue raised her hand to stop Qin Mo.

"You've just arrived in Xuantian City, and you're already going to take the stage?"

"Elder, the Azure Dragon Sect has practically offered itself up."

Qin Mo looked at Zhao Gang, his Qiankun Fayan (Divine Eye of Heaven and Earth) working in his eyes.

Zhao Gang's spiritual energy was concentrated in his dantian, and his muscles and bones were well-trained, but he had an old injury in the meridians of his right shoulder.

If they really start fighting, this person won't be able to withstand more than a few punches.

"If the disciple doesn't accept, these people will think that Yunyu Palace has no one."

Gu Yingxue fell silent.

The green-robed guide frowned and quickly walked to the middle of the two sides.

Fighting is prohibited in Tianjiao Square.

Cang Wuji raised his hand and took out the Canglong Sect Golden Token.

"This sect leader will proceed according to the rules and register the challenger."

The guide looked at Qin Mo.

"If you accept the challenge, the outcome will be recorded in the tournament roster. The loser will be withdrawn from this forum and cannot back out."

"Remember it."

Qin Mo took out his golden token and placed it on the long table.

Zhao Gang also won the bid for the gold token.

The two tokens collided, and the array patterns on the table lit up.

"Qin Mo of Yunyu Palace versus Zhao Gang of Canglong Sect."

The guide put away the token and pointed towards the north side of the square.

"The Heavenly Pride Platform will open in 15 minutes."

Zhao Gang shouldered the heavy sword and grinned at Qin Mo.

"Qi Refining Level 5, don't kneel down too quickly later."

Qin Mo looked at him.

"Think of your last words first."

Zhao Gang's smile vanished, and he turned to walk towards the Heavenly Pride Platform.

At the other end of the square, on the second floor of the Star Gazing Pavilion.

Shangguan Yue leaned against the railing, her teacup hovering in mid-air.

She looked at Qin Mo, a smile playing on her lips.

"This guy caused such a commotion as soon as he entered Xuantian City."

When Qin Mo looked up, he saw her raising her teacup towards him.

On the Tianjiao Platform, Zhao Gang had already drawn his heavy sword.

"Qin Mo, come up here."