This city is extremely vast.
Stretching across the boundless plain, it extends to the horizon on both sides, with no end in sight.
The city walls are several hundred zhang high, seemingly reaching the heavens!
At the main gate of the city.
A crimson Vermilion Bird statue stands majestically, a thousand zhang tall, its wings spread to blot out the sun.
Standing before this statue, one feels an endless oppressive force rushing forward, making one's heart tremble uncontrollably, and evoking a profound sense of reverence.
"This is the Vermilion Bird divine statue."
Huang Yunchong said: "It is said to be formed from the body of the divine beast Vermilion Bird after its death ten thousand years ago, possessing the power to destroy heaven and earth, and burn away all filth and evil in the world."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging, congratulations to host for obtaining +99 magical power.]
Li Zuiyue curled her lips and scoffed: "How could it be formed from a Vermilion Bird's body? If it were truly a Vermilion Bird's corpse, the major immortal sects would have already dismembered it long ago."
Indeed.
One must know that even among divine beasts, the Vermilion Bird belongs to the absolute elite.
A single drop of Vermilion Bird essence blood is enough to create a super prodigy with outstanding aptitude, and a single Vermilion Bird feather is enough to refine an unparalleled great weapon.
No matter which faction.
It would be impossible to refine a Vermilion Bird's body into a statue to guard the gates, as that would be an outrageous waste.
Presumably.
This statue might have some connection to the Vermilion Bird, perhaps Vermilion Bird essence blood was added during its crafting, or Vermilion Bird bones were used, or even its original source.
Therefore.
It can contain a portion of the divine beast Vermilion Bird's oppressive aura, intimidating all who enter the city, and greatly enhancing the prestige of this city, causing those who enter not to underestimate it.
Leaving the transmission array.
The group did not hurry to Fengqi Tower, but instead entered the city gate and strolled along the main commercial street.
After all.
Besides Li Zuiyue and Huang Yunchong, the other four had never been to Vermilion Bird City, and the local customs and culture were all new to them.
"This place is so bustling!"
"Big brother, look quickly, that street performer actually has a Foundation Establishment cultivation!"
"That's a puppet from the Thousand Blessed Lands of Mechanisms, as long as enough spiritual energy is input, it can display Foundation Establishment combat power."
"Wow, look at that pork seller, he's actually selling Foundation Establishment demonic beast Eight-Treasure Pigs! This kind of pig is not common at all, and its meat is said to be absolutely delicious!"
...
The three brothers Li Longhao, Li Longji, and Li Longyou were like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden, their eyes filled with novelty, even Li Longji was no longer sleepy.
As for Wang Xiu.
At this moment, the joy in his heart was even stronger than these three guys.
Why?
Because this incomparably prosperous Vermilion Bird City is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with experts as numerous as clouds. If you throw a brick, nine out of ten people hit will be late Qi Condensation cultivators.
Even those with Foundation Establishment cultivation or above are not few, and you can easily see many with just a casual glance.
On the streets and alleys.
From time to time, one can see those with Foundation Establishment cultivation or above wearing disciple robes from various immortal sects, either selling goods on the street or sitting cross-legged, quietly waiting for buyers.
Of course.
To attract more business, the vendors selling on the street far outnumber those quietly waiting for buyers.
And once they start selling... naturally, there's no avoiding adding some exaggeration and flair.
You know.
...
"Come and see, come and see, 'Dragon Turtle Dominant Body Pills' produced by the Tiger Dragon Immortal Sect, refined from Dragon bones, Divine Turtle essence blood, supplemented with dozens of top-grade spiritual medicines."
"Taking one pill will allow you to be reborn with a new body, possessing an invincible physique at the same cultivation level, sweeping aside all prodigies!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging, congratulations to host for obtaining +23 magical power.]
...
"The 'Frost Profound Sword' newly released by the Hidden Sword Manor, designed and created by dozens of Nascent Soul sword refiners with painstaking effort, possesses the might to freeze a great river with a single slash."
"More importantly, this sword's design is aloof and pure, extremely high-class, enough to drive countless maidens mad!"
"As the saying goes, being strong is temporary, but being handsome is for a lifetime."
"You young men who aspire to become peerless sword immortals, don't miss out if you're passing by, come take a look!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging, congratulations to host for obtaining +23 magical power.]
...
"Phoenix Blood Nirvana Grass, Phoenix Blood Nirvana Grass!"
"This is a top-grade spiritual grass that can only grow in places where Immortal Phoenixes rest and sleep, possessing infinite life force."
"For fire-attribute cultivators, taking one plant will greatly increase their aptitude, and if lucky, they might even awaken and fuse with the ancient Immortal Phoenix bloodline."
"Obtaining Immortal Phoenix fire and becoming an unparalleled prodigy, fellow daoists, don't miss out if you're passing by!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging, congratulations to host for obtaining +23 magical power.]
...
"Fellow colleagues, fellow travelers, I am Huiyuan, a true disciple of the Great Vajra Temple. The relic in my hands was left behind by a holy monk of our temple when he passed into nirvana."
"I have been ordered by my sect to find a destined person for this Buddha bone relic. If any of you are interested, you may all give it a try."
"The deeper one's spiritual roots, the stronger the Buddha's light that can be stimulated by touching the Buddha bone relic. Those with three zhang or more can enter our temple's gates, those with six zhang or more can become our temple's true disciples."
"If one can reach nine zhang or more, they can have the Buddha bone relic recognize them as its master, and thus become the Buddha's son of our Great Vajra Temple."
"Three spirit stones!"
"It only costs three spirit stones to test."
"I am not seeking wealth. As one who has left the secular world, I view gold and silver, treasures, and spirit stones as dirt. Even if a mountain of gold and silver were placed before me, I would not covet it even slightly."
"However, the wonderful Dharma of my Buddhism only saves those with destiny, those with sincere hearts. These three spirit stones are a sign of sincerity."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging, congratulations to host for obtaining +23 magical power.]
...
"Indeed."
"People in the city really know how to brag better!"
"The way they flirt is just too flavorful!"
Listening to the constant bragging sounds around him, Wang Xiu felt as if his entire body was wrapped in happiness.
The magical power in his body was also surging upward, simply heaven-defying!
If I had known that Vermilion Bird City was such a prosperous and magnificent place, this poor Daoist would have sold everything I own to come here for experience long ago!
So moved~
I'm just so moved~
After dealing with these few people like Li Zuiyue, I must find a way to stay in Vermilion Bird City for a few more days and really grind some prestige.
Wang Xiu secretly made up his mind, but on the surface, he remained completely expressionless.
Following Li Zuiyue and Huang Yunchong along the bustling commercial street, the six of them soon arrived before an incomparably luxurious restaurant.
This restaurant was a hundred zhang tall, piercing into the clouds.
Carved with dragons and painted with phoenixes, it had an ancient charm. In the clear pool in front, dragon carp leaped, swallowing clouds and mist. On the eaves, rare immortal birds flew and danced, a breathtaking sight.
At the entrance.
Guests came and went, all dressed in magnificent attire or disciple uniforms from major immortal sects, clearly extraordinary people, carrying large amounts of spirit stones in their pockets.
Standing at the restaurant entrance.
One could hear faint sounds of zithers and stringed instruments coming from inside the restaurant, containing an indescribable rhythm that made one's heart yearn to approach and listen.
At the same time.
There was also a faint aroma of wine, spiritual fruits, and delicacies coming from the restaurant, making one's mouth water and want to feast heartily.
...
Fengqi Tower.
A place where prodigies from major immortal sects of the Southern Prefecture gather, discuss the Dao, and spar.
Truly magnificent, living up to its reputation!
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