1071 Qingfeng City (1/2)

The Wasteland World was endless, and the Hundred Thousand Mountains was merely a small part of it.

Three big countries, Gu, Mang, and Bi, surrounded it. They all spanned thousands of kilometers and were vast.

Gu and Mang were both of the Orthodox Dao, and Immortals had to agree before an emperor could sit there firmly.

Bi, on the other hand, was a land purely run by a demon sect, the Revenant Soul Sect. It knew the principle of not killing the goose that laid the golden eggs, so it did not engage in wanton slaughter. However, its style was still extremely cruel, and many commoners fled.

Dingbing Mountain, Qingfeng City

This mountain straddled the borders of the three countries. Five thousand years ago, an Immortal by the name of 'Immortal Lingfeng' built it, attracting a large number of cultivators and forming the 'Qingfeng Alliance'.

The Orthodox Dao and the Demon Dao gave each other the cold shoulder. After three thousand years, Immortal Lingfeng disappeared, and the Qingfeng Alliance dissolved. Nonetheless, its headquarters in Qingfeng City remained and became a gathering place for itinerant cultivators of the three countries and the buffer zone between the Orthodox Dao and the Demon Dao, having abnormal prosperity.

”Brother Situ, did you see that miserable refugee from Bi?” A fatty in brocade clothes was boasting in front of Fang Yuan. ”The taxes in Bi are very heavy, and the commoners can't endure the hardships and must flee… However, according to a law of Bi, they are automatically degraded to slaves after they flee. The disciples of the Revenant Soul Sect are then free to kill and obtain materials from them. Many of them still try to flee to the Orthodox Dao territories, even with the risk of being captured by the Revenant Soul Sect disciples laying in wait for them!”

”No wonder I saw so many demon sect disciples patrolling the borders!”

Fang Yuan broke into an innocent smile.

This body was his Torch Dragon clone.

After possessing the body, he did not stay in the Hundred Thousand Mountains but crossed the Death Plains and came to the outside world.

After coming out, he naturally did not call himself Fang Yuan but used 'Illusion Realm'. He had told this chubby guy that his surname was Situ when he met him.

In any case, it was better to conceal his identity even if he was not worried about being attacked.

As for this fat cultivator, he had met him purely by chance. He called himself 'Jin Buhuan' and was at the Foundation Establishment stage, and he had come to Qingfeng City for some business.

Fang Yuan was very interested in this first city of the itinerant cultivators of the three countries, so he traveled together with him.

”Sigh… It's tough to be an itinerant cultivator!” Jin Buhuan said. ”The Kun Yun Sect and the Revenant Soul Sect are not only top sects, but they also have the backing of Holy Lands. However, we can only rely on ourselves! It's not that bad for someone with a family like me, but Brother Situ, you reached the Foundation Establishment stage even though you are alone. Truly admirable!”

”I was lucky!”

Fang Yuan had been using illusions on this fatty over the past few days to affect his mind and managed to obtain quite a lot of information, enabling Fang Yuan to adapt and act like an outside cultivator. However, Fang Yuan rarely spoke since it was easy to make mistakes this way.

”Qingfeng City is where itinerant cultivators like me gather. It might be a little chaotic, but there are all kinds of treasure shops. Pills, elixirs, and magic artifacts are aplenty. It's definitely a great place!”

Jin Buhuan swelled with pride. ”My family has three stores. Brother Situ, you can come and look for me if you have time!”

”Certainly!”

Fang Yuan also felt a small sense of excitement when he saw the blue city walls and the talisman arrays on it.

Being born into the barbarians, even though it was not a completely savage lifestyle, it was not a wonderful experience.

After seeing Qingfeng City, it was akin to someone from a primitive tribe suddenly entering a modern society.

”The entrance fee for Qingfeng City is a low-grade spirit stone. You can't loiter around at night. Otherwise, you will be dealt with immediately…” Jin Buhuan continued cautioning Fang Yuan about matters needing attention. ”You feel like long lost family to me. But I have something to do and must leave…”

”Of course…” Fang Yuan also felt slightly apologetic over obtaining a free laborer for so many days using some illusions and psychological suggestions.

Fang Yuan walked on the streets and took a deep breath as he watched the various cultivators around him.

”There were no Immortals the last time Old Master came to Qingfeng City. It was held together by a group of Nascent Soul itinerant cultivators!” Gold Ingot's voice came from the white jade ring. ”This place gathers a lot of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. The last crucial raw material you need for the Hundred Physical Forging Technique might be here!”

As the largest itinerant cultivator city and the buffer zone between the Orthodox Dao and Demon Dao sects, Qingfeng City was very special and had great benefits.

Due to the chaotic relationships, it became an exceptionally good choice to dispose of stolen goods, and treasures appeared from time to time.

”Don't worry. This is the prerequisite for the Nine Star Pearl Mystic Technique. I won't take it lightly,” Fang Yuan assured.

The Nine Star Pearl Mystic Technique was one of the top techniques in the Pantheon Catalog, and it could multiply the strength of the user.

Unfortunately, it had extremely high requirements for the physical quality of the cultivator.

The Hundred Physical Forging Technique was a profound method whereby he could refine his body to the extent of a dao artifact.

He had obtained most of the necessary materials when he stole from that group of Immortals earlier, and he was only lacking one rarer item. Fang Yuan was sure that he would be able to find it in Qingfeng City.

”Speaking of which… those Immortals are really rich. Stealing from one is better than stealing from an entire small sect…” Fang Yuan sighed with some regret.

He had done a quick and dirty job. If he had concentrated his efforts and cleaned out one of them, he might have been able to reach the threshold of a middle-level sect.

”My body is now comparable to a spirit artifact and can withstand activating the fifth star. The last stage of the Hundred Physical Forging Technique will refine my body to be comparable to a dao artifact and allow me to bear up to the seventh star at best?”