Chapter 499: Revised: Chapter 498 Master Beiming
The sun rose, purple Qi surged, and the entire world seemed to awaken again, displaying vigorous vitality under the reflection of the glistening dew.
A city that resembled a gigantic beast appeared gradually with the spread of light.
“Cloud-piercing City, we have arrived!”
Bai Ziyue sat cross-legged on the back of the White Tiger Great Demon, looking at the vast, majestic city that connected heaven and earth, and whispered.
The journey was smooth, and even the typical Immortal Technique Thieves did not dare to target him, so he reached his destination within seven days.
The entire Cloud-piercing City was enormous, with its area spanning hundreds of miles, not to mention the numerous small cultivation settlements and townships surrounding it.
Along the way, Bai Ziyue discovered more than dozens of cultivation settlements.
Most were guarded by powerhouses.
The weakest were mid to late-stage Enlightenment Realm level, and there were numerous Divine Realm level powerhouses.
“So many people!”
He marveled at the countless stream of people at the Cloud-piercing City gate.
Too many people wanted to enter Cloud-piercing City, with streams of people coming from every direction. A long queue had formed at the city gate.
Among them, beasts carried goods in merchant caravans, each Guardian Beast tall and robust.
In the presence of the impressive White Tiger Great Demon’s size and aura, the surrounding people’s gaze held respect rather than surprise.
Bai Ziyue moved along with the crowd, not wishing to stand out too much, he put away the White Tiger Great Demon and curiously observed the surroundings, quietly listening to the conversations around him.
“It’s safe once you enter Cloud-piercing City.”
“Cloud-piercing City is truly vast, said to be the largest city in the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range, protected by the Heaven-Shocking Array, and no one dares to make trouble here.”
“Certainly, Cloud-piercing City is protected by people from the City Lord’s Mansion, and anyone who causes trouble will at least be imprisoned or severely executed immediately.
It’s said even the Four Great Immortal Sects don’t dare to act recklessly here.”
“How can that be? The Four Great Immortal Sects have at least five or six Golden Core Realm True Monarch powerhouses, is Cloud-piercing City strong enough to rival them?”
“In terms of strength, of course, Cloud-piercing City couldn’t match the Four Great Immortal Sects, but the City Lord of Cloud-piercing City, Qiankun True Monarch, is a Golden Core Realm powerhouse, and even the sect leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects address each other as fellow Daoists, granting some respect.
Moreover, the Nine-star Daoist Palace guards Cloud-piercing City.
With the presence of the Nine-star Daoist Palace, naturally, the Four Great Immortal Sects wouldn’t act recklessly.”
“That makes sense.”
…
Voices continued, and when they mentioned the Nine-star Daoist Palace, they revealed a trace of reverence.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ziyue gained a deeper understanding of the Nine-star Daoist Palace’s authority.
Suddenly, he saw a group of people flying directly over the crowded influx, entering Cloud-piercing City from the void.
“Why don’t they have to queue and pay the entry fee?”
A young cultivator couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Watch your words.”
A nearby relative hastily pulled him aside and explained in a low voice, “Didn’t you notice the Divine Order they wore? They are star-level powerhouses from the Nine-star Daoist Palace.
In Cloud-piercing City, only star-level powerhouses, the City Lord’s Army, and true disciples of the Four Great Immortal Sects can freely fly in and out without paying the entry fee.
Even our Wu Family Patriarch, an Early-stage Divine Realm powerhouse, has to queue and wait like us to enter Cloud-piercing City.
It’s their privilege, no need to be surprised.”
*The young cultivator, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but aspire,* “I wish I could become a star-level powerhouse.”
“Star-level powerhouses are at least mid-stage Divine Realm, so don’t delude yourself.
Moreover, even joining the City Lord’s Army, you’re not qualified.
Because one of the requirements for joining the City Lord’s Army is at least early-stage Enlightenment Realm Immortal Technique realm, plus passing stringent examinations, only one or two out of ten Enlightenment Realm cultivators can make it.
And the most crucial part is, slots are limited. The City Lord’s Army hasn’t recruited externally for more than thirty years, and vacancies are said to be filled internally.
Even if you achieve the Immortal Technique realm of the Enlightenment Realm, you still won’t make it.”
The nearby person couldn’t help but dampen his spirits.
Soon, the line reached Bai Ziyue, and he smoothly paid ten low-grade Spirit Stones to officially enter Cloud-piercing City.
Inside Cloud-piercing City.
Walking along the wide and smooth streets and observing the buildings around him, an ancient and noble aura enveloped him, the bustling crowd further boosted this prosperity.
Additionally, it was noteworthy that the entire Cloud-piercing City seemed to be positioned atop a Spirit Vein Land, with a richness of spiritual Qi around that was still quite strong. Aided by the Spirit Gathering Array, although not matching the Qingxu Sect, it greatly surpassed Yunluo Mountain’s eight hundred miles.
More than several times the amount outside the city.
*No wonder so many people aspire to live within the city, as cultivating here naturally speeds progress by over twice that outside.*
*Over the years it naturally proves effective.*
Bai Ziyue silently mused, his gaze curious as he looked around.
Inside shops, clothing, food, accommodations, various decorations, buildings, and strange objects were noticeably different from Blood Peak City.
Seeming more ancient.
Suddenly, Bai Ziyue’s eyes lit up.
“Nine-star Daoist Palace!”
Directly ahead, a building resembling a massive palace was revealed before him, occupying a vast area.
And above the building, a line of words imbued with Dao essence landed on a plaque made of special gold and jade, making it extremely conspicuous.
“Didn’t expect the Nine-star Daoist Palace to be so close to the main street of the city.”
*Bai Ziyue muttered to himself, and couldn’t help but walk over.*
*His reason for coming to Cloud-piercing City this time, apart from the Cloud-Piercing Dharma Assembly happening in six months, was also to join the Nine-star Daoist Palace to obtain the Star Order, acquire Soul Energy, and cultivation resources.*
So he didn’t hesitate and approached directly.
Inside the Nine-star Daoist Palace, the area it occupied was immense, yet it appeared very sparse.
Although people were not lacking, and most appearing here were powerhouses at the Divine Realm level, compared to the area occupied by the Daoist Palace, it indeed seemed somewhat scattered.
Bai Ziyue immediately saw a place where the crowds were relatively gathered—it was the assessment registration area.
“Fengming Fairy, when is the next formal assessment?”
A tall middle-aged cultivator asked in a low voice.
However, his voice seemed naturally loud, even when keeping it down, it still sounded somewhat deep and resounding.
“In half a month, if you want to register, sign up, submit a Top-grade Spirit Stone, and come early in the morning in half a month.
Also, no waiting for latecomers!”
Fengming Fairy, who was in charge of registration at the Nine-star Daoist Palace, responded without lifting her head.
“Okay, I will sign up.”
The middle-aged cultivator quickly handed over a Top-grade Spirit Stone, left his Daoist name, confirmed the record, and then strode away.
“Next.”
Fengming Fairy raised her head, suddenly froze, and said, “Is it you again? This seems to be the third time you’re signing up, right?”
The questioned cultivator was a short white-bearded old cultivator, who chuckled and said, “Bad luck, didn’t pass the first two times, but I’m sure I’ll succeed this time.”
“The Star Order assessment relies not on luck but on true strength.
Failed twice and still trying for a third time?
The fallen cultivators during the Star Order assessment are many.”
A tall cultivator behind couldn’t help but sneer.
The old cultivator, however, was unconcerned, smiling as he said, “I managed to survive in both assessments, that’s my skill. People like you who haven’t participated once are the most dangerous; the ones who usually die the fastest are those like you.
In the last two assessments, there were two hotheads who died in less than half an hour.”
*The tall cultivator’s heart sank involuntarily, somewhat angered.*
As the white-bearded old cultivator spoke, he happened to notice Bai Ziyue walking over, his eyes slightly brightened, yet he immediately said, “This little brother also wants to participate in the assessment? Your realm is a bit low.
But it doesn’t matter, my strength is not too strong either, just right for the assessment; we can join forces, plus I’ve participated twice, my experience is rich, and the chances of passing are a bit higher.
How about it? I feel we have a bond, unlike that big guy over there whom I have no desire to interact with.”
Although Fengming Fairy was a person of the Nine-star Daoist Palace, she was indifferent to such situations.
The Star Order assessment relied on cultivators’ own abilities, being able to team up to pass the assessment was also a skill, and naturally, she wouldn’t obstruct it.
“That will work.”
*Bai Ziyue pondered for a moment and agreed.*
*Unfamiliar with the place, he really needed someone to explain the assessment to him.*
*Even though he noticed the old cultivator seemed to have some ideas, he didn’t care much.*
*Given his strength, unless encountering True Monarchs above the Golden Core Realm, he indeed didn’t need to worry much.*
*As participating in the Star Order assessment, it was fundamentally impossible for Golden Core Realm powerhouses to appear.*
“Heh, a waste who failed continuously and another barely at the early-stage Divine Realm; adding up two wastes, if you can pass the assessment, that would be a tremendous joke.”
The tall cultivator sneered immediately upon seeing this.
“Who are you calling waste?”
Bai Ziyue glanced at him and replied.
“Waste saying…”
The tall cultivator was stunned, his face immediately turned gloomy, and he growled, “You’re courting death.”
“What? Big guy, dare to make a move here?”
The old cultivator glared and questioned.
“Humph, we’ll see in the future.”
The tall cultivator looked at Fengming Fairy and snorted coldly.
Soon after, the old cultivator handed over the Spirit Stone and registered, followed by the tall cultivator.
Bai Ziyue noticed that the old cultivator’s Daoist name was ‘Earth Spirit,’ known as Master Earth Spirit.
As for the tall cultivator, he was ‘Feiyun,’ who referred to himself as Feiyun Ascendant.
Then quickly, it was Bai Ziyue’s turn. Bai Ziyue handed over a Top-grade Spirit Stone and filled in ‘Beiming’ under the Daoist name section.
Master Beiming!
*It was named after his Lifebound Flying Sword.*