Zhao Yunlong took out a wooden token and infused it with his "spiritual power," gradually creating an entrance in the sky above the Blue Star region.
"Let's go in."
Fang Xian had already sensed a terrifying energy enveloping the entire Blue Star region.
He had just flown in when Zhao Yunlong gestured for them to land.
After landing, Zhao Yunlong explained why they had to land.
It turned out that high-speed flight was prohibited throughout the entire Blue Star region; travel was only possible by means of transportation.
The means of transportation included: teleportation arrays, Didi Chuxing (ride-hailing services), and rocket launchers.
The major cities all had "teleportation arrays," and travel between them was primarily done via these arrays.
The Dragon Alliance's main city was far from the entrance, so they had no choice but to use the "teleportation array."
Zhao Yunlong walked to a rectangular machine called an "automatic ticket machine."
He selected the destination and number of people on the screen, then reluctantly took out 24 small black stones from his "storage ring" and placed them in the slot.
A bright light emanated from the slot of the "automatic ticket machine," and all 24 small black stones vanished, replaced by 24 sheets of paper engraved with mysterious runes.
Zhao Yunlong picked up the papers, and the "automatic ticket machine" emitted a soft, female voice:
[24 "teleportation tickets" to "Asian City" successfully purchased. Please proceed to "teleportation array" number 3 and wait. The "teleportation array" will activate in two minutes. Have a pleasant journey.]
Zhao Yunlong handed the "teleportation tickets" to Fang Xian and the others, leading them into "teleportation array" number 3.
Fang Xian stood inside the "teleportation array," holding the "teleportation tickets," and curiously asked Zhao Yunlong:
"Brother Zhao, what kind of item did you buy the 'teleportation tickets' for?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunlong felt another pang of regret, and explained with a wry smile.
"This is called a 'Universal Stone,' the main currency circulating in the Great Thousand World. It not only increases people's 'experience points,' but can also be used for buying and selling, making medicine, refining elixirs, setting up magic arrays, and increasing the power of magic arrays."
Fang Xian hadn't expected that a "Universal Stone" the size of a finger could have so many functions.
If he had one "Universal Stone," it would be equivalent to possessing 484,000.
484,000 "Universal Stones" would be enough to save him from many detours.
Just then, the "teleportation array" lit up with a white light, and they were teleported away.
...
Asian City.
Fang Xian and the others stepped out of the "teleportation array," and various noises filled the air.
The bustling streets were wide and clean, gleaming slightly in the sunlight.
Shops lined both sides of the road, their banners fluttering.
The street food stalls wafted enticing aromas; upon closer inspection, they were all delicacies he had never seen before.
The pedestrians chatted and laughed, their clothing and appearance not much different from those on Earth.
Judging by their skin color, they were mostly Asians from Earth, with the occasional blond-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian.
As Fang Xian and his group emerged from the "teleportation array," the passersby looked on with curiosity. When they saw Fang Xian's handsome appearance and the 22 stunningly beautiful women, they were all amazed.
"Holy crap! I've forgotten how long it's been since I've seen so many beautiful human women."
"Not only are they all incredibly beautiful, but their figures are also top-notch. I'm so envious!"
"Look at that little loli, she's so kawaii! I love her!"
"Such divine beauty and exquisite figures are probably only matched by the 'Snake Island' ruled by the 'Empress' and 'Queen'."
"Don't forget, the Succubus, Angel, and Elf races are all renowned for their stunning beauties."
"Indeed, but it's truly unbelievable that so many exquisite beauties could appear among the human race at the same time."
"Which faction do they belong to?"
"The one leading the way is Zhao Yunlong; he should be from the Dragon Alliance."
"The Dragon Alliance has so many new recruits this time, and they're all so beautiful. It's truly remarkable."
"Heh heh, beautiful as they are, I'm afraid the Dragon Alliance won't be able to keep them."
"You mean the rumored young city lord, who's been exiled for 20 years, will target them?"
"Judging by the time, the young city lord will be returning soon. When that happens, the Dragon Alliance will likely be in trouble."
"The Dragon Alliance has been in a bad situation lately. Not only have so many people been poached by other alliances, but now so many new recruits have come in, all of them stunning beauties. They're bound to attract attention."
"That's not necessarily a bad thing. Think about it, if the Dragon Alliance members offer all those beauties to the young city lord..."
"Hehe, then the Dragon Alliance's crisis will be completely resolved."
...
Fang Xian and the others, following Zhao Yunlong, saw quite a few things along the way.
For example, a woman with cat ears, dressed in sexy clothes, stood in front of a shop called "Cat Massage Shop," soliciting business.
And a beautiful woman in alluring attire stood in front of a shop called "Succubus Inn," holding a "Buy One Get Two" promotional poster, attracting customers.
The group was a little dumbfounded looking at these shops. Could they really run such blatantly shady businesses?
Zhao Yunlong noticed their confusion and explained.
"The entire Blue Star region is ruled by a single Domain Lord. Within the Blue Star region, there are ten main cities, each managed by a City Lord."
"The City Lord managing Asian City, in order to develop the economy, has vigorously promoted various industries, so you can see these kinds of shops everywhere."
Fang Xian nodded upon hearing this; no wonder he saw so many women of different races.
After chatting for a while, they finally arrived at the Dragon Alliance.
The Dragon Alliance was a castle imbued with Eastern culture. Its gates were magnificent and imposing, with two heavy wooden doors inlaid with golden studs, radiating an aura of power.
Above the gate hung a huge plaque with two large characters written in vigorous calligraphy:
—Dragon Alliance.
Zhao Yunlong laughed heartily, pointing to the building behind him and introducing it.
"We've arrived. This is our Dragon Alliance."
Fang Xian and the others nodded; it indeed had the decor of the Dragon Kingdom, as if they had returned to Blue Star.
Zhao Yunlong channeled his "spiritual power" into the door knocker, and the gate creaked open slowly.
They entered the castle, its courtyards deep and its corridors winding.
The intricately carved beams and painted rafters of the buildings were arranged in a harmonious and orderly fashion, every detail showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Eastern architecture.
However, the vast courtyard was deserted, appearing somewhat desolate.
Zhao Yunlong noticed Fang Xian and the others' confusion and explained as they walked.
"Recently, monster spawn points in the wild have been respawning, and there are quite a few of us going out to kill monsters and level up, so it seems a bit deserted."
Upon hearing this, Fang Xian realized that the leveling system in the Great Thousand World was somewhat different from that on Earth.
"Brother Zhao, does that mean other people can also steal monster spawn points?"
"Yes, the monsters of the Great Thousand Worlds exist in the real world, unlike on Blue Star, where they exist in dungeons."
"Are there dungeons in the Great Thousand Worlds?"
"Yes, but not many, and extremely well-hidden. Ordinary people have a hard time finding them, and even if they do, they need special items to enter."
Through Zhao Yunlong's explanation, Fang Xian understood the fundamental reason why the "Experience Dungeon Summoning Ticket" was unusable.
Without dungeons, leveling up by fighting monsters in the wild would not only involve facing attacks from wild monsters but also the possibility of ambushes, greatly increasing the danger.
Although Fang Xian had a record of killing a level 1000 Gray Demon God, he didn't want to take the uncertain risks.
"Brother Zhao, do you have any items like the 'Experience Dungeon Summoning Ticket' or 'Dungeon Summoning Ticket' on Blue Star?"
Zhao Yunlong gave an affirmative answer.
"Yes, becoming a core disciple grants you a 'Slaughter Scroll,' which allows you to open a dungeon and quickly gain massive amounts of experience through slaughter."
"However, 'Slaughter Scrolls' are extremely rare. Each person only receives one upon becoming a 'core disciple,' and there's no other way to obtain them."
Fang Xian was overjoyed upon hearing this.
As long as he had them, he could return countless copies for every one he received.
Then, using a "five-times experience card," reaching level 1000 would be a breeze.
He was determined to get this "core disciple" status.
They walked for five minutes, winding their way through the maze of buildings, finally arriving at the main hall.
The main hall stood majestically, its thick, vermilion walls exuding authority.
Entering the hall, sturdy pillars supported the towering dome, with golden dragons coiled around them, their claws outstretched, their presence imposing.
In the center of the hall, a golden dragon throne sat high above, radiating an aura of nobility.
And sitting on the dragon throne, which symbolizes supreme power, was actually a stunningly beautiful woman.