Let you simulate life, but you change fate every time?! Chapter 1027 - 540: Eighth Life—Xuandan City, the City of Alchemy! (Part 2)

Without completely eliminating every trace they've imprinted on the world.

In that case, even after their physical form is obliterated and their divine soul scattered, they could still compel a comeback from the river of time.

Furthermore, most Ming Dao Venerables align themselves with the banners of diverse immortal dao lineages.

Should anyone dare to strike at a Ming Dao Venerable, those immortal dao lineages would never sit back but would definitely step in to prevent it.

Therefore, when all these elements come together.

Attempting to slay a Ming Dao Venerable proves as challenging as reaching the heavens.

"This issue carries the highest significance; it appears we need to deliberate on it thoroughly."

Lu Yuan muttered to himself.

He had always proceeded with great care, and he would never rush into action without solid confidence.

Additionally.

Wei Hu was a late-stage Void Saint Master, so if the Wei Family discovered his misfortune, they would absolutely not let it go lightly.

Next time, Venerable Wei Qian might even come in person, which meant he had to prepare in advance.

"A true dragon cannot thrive in shallow waters; with just the Great Li Dynasty's resources, I can't advance my cultivation any longer."

"To go further, I need to step into a wider realm."

Lu Yuan thought it over briefly and decided to embark on a journey.

The cultivation path is inseparable from the essentials of wealth, companions, techniques, and environment.

Of these, wealth holds the utmost importance.

For even the most skilled cook cannot prepare a meal without ingredients.

Without ample resources and riches, no amount of talent or insight can lead to major achievements.

Early the following morning.

Lu Yuan shared his intention to travel with Li Shouzhuo, allowing him time to get ready.

"Since you're planning a journey, I know just the right destination."

Hearing about it, Li Shouzhuo considered briefly and then mentioned a specific place.

"Xuandan City?"

These three words made Lu Yuan's mind race, and right away, details about the location flooded his thoughts.

The Profound Spirit Realm, home to the Great Li Dynasty, stretches endlessly, covering an expanse like that of a mid-level world plane.

In such a huge domain, countless cultivation sects and powers have naturally emerged.

The mightiest and oldest among them is the Medicine God Sect, with a legacy spanning hundreds of thousands of years!

When set against immortal dao lineages like the Divine Fire Sect that span myriad realms, the Medicine God Sect might appear modest.

Yet, in the Profound Spirit Realm, the Medicine God Sect stands as the undeniable overlord!

Even rival immortal dao lineages must offer it due deference.

Xuandan City boasts plentiful resources and overflows with Spirit Elixirs and Treasure Medicines, drawing in hordes of alchemists seeking its renown. It ranks among the key cities controlled by the Medicine God Sect.

"Qingxuan and Luo Xin barely escaped Wei Hu's fatal grasp in Xuandan City."

Li Shouzhuo remembered the heartbreaking losses of the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples, his voice heavy with sorrow.

To a behemoth like the Supreme Family, ordinary folks like them are worth no more than ants.

No matter how many perish, it matters little to them.

"Senior, remaining in the sect by yourself is far too risky; why not join me on the trip to Xuandan City?"

Lu Yuan proposed unexpectedly.

By slaying Wei Jun and Wei Hu, he had earned the Wei Family's undying grudge, and they might dispatch mighty experts to the Great Li Dynasty once more.

If Li Shouzhuo stayed behind, it would be like courting disaster.

But at Lu Yuan's suggestion, Li Shouzhuo wavered, reluctant to forsake the thousand-year legacy of the Cyan Cloud Sect's forebears.

"Keep the people alive and the land can be regained; with us still around, the sect can always be rebuilt in time."

"Plus, Xuandan City is a hub for alchemy brimming with all sorts of Spirit Elixirs; maybe we can discover a cure for the Fetus Origin Fruit's drawbacks."

Lu Yuan urged sincerely.

"You're making sense; I'll follow your lead."

These words brightened Li Shouzhuo's mood, washing away his doubts at once.

"On top of that, this National Guardian Dragon Spear holds vast amounts of dynasty aura, granting it strength rivaling a low-grade sacred artifact—senior, you take it for now."

After pondering, Lu Yuan retrieved the National Guardian Dragon Spear and passed it to Li Shouzhuo.

Back then, Li Shouzhuo had shattered his realm boundaries with the Fetus Origin Fruit, locking his cultivation at the Early Celestial Destiny Stage forever, barring any further progress.

Even if Lu Yuan handed him a sacred artifact, Li Shouzhuo lacked the power to wield it.

Yet this spear came from the Great Li Ancestor and was later forged with True Dragon Remains, potent enough to endanger an early-stage Void Saint Master.

Armed with it, Li Shouzhuo could defend himself against even a Celestial Destiny Perfection Great Power.

"Fine, I won't stand on ceremony then."

Realizing Lu Yuan's good intentions, Li Shouzhuo chuckled warmly and accepted the National Guardian Dragon Spear.

Afterward.

Lu Yuan spread his Wind Thunder Profound Wings and set off alongside Li Shouzhuo.

His pace was incredibly swift, spanning miles in a blink.

Hurtling forward with the fury of wind and thunder, they spotted a colossal city after only three days.

Truth be told.

Without the delays from inquiring about routes en route, he could have made the trip in merely two days at full speed.

"So this is Xuandan City?"

Lu Yuan retracted the Wind Thunder Profound Wings and gazed forward.

Ahead of them.

A grand metropolis rose like an ancient behemoth, dominating the horizon with its immense size.

The imposing black walls, constructed from enormous boulders, soared more than a hundred zhang into the sky.

Across every part of the walls, law runes and dao marks were etched deeply.

These runes and dao marks wove together, ultimately creating a shimmering barrier that shielded the whole city.

The city itself was breathtakingly grand, vast enough to house billions, rivaling an entire mortal empire, and countless times more vibrant than the Great Li Dynasty.

At the city gates,

Streams of merchant trains and travelers from every direction queued up, jamming the entrance completely.

"Xuandan City ranks as one of the Profound Spirit Realm's premier hubs, and it lives up to the hype."

Lu Yuan commented.

Next to the lively splendor of Xuandan City, the Great Li Imperial City looked downright primitive, like some backwater hamlet.

Lu Yuan and Li Shouzhuo joined the line, enduring a half-day wait before shelling out ten top-grade spirit stones as the entry toll, finally stepping inside Xuandan City.

As soon as they crossed the threshold,

A surge of dense spiritual energy enveloped them, leaving Lu Yuan and Li Shouzhuo refreshed as if caressed by a gentle spring wind, a profound sense of ease flooding their beings.

Throughout the city, threads of azure mist drifted upward.

Mingling with the atmosphere, they carried a subtle scent of herbs that, when breathed in, brought total relaxation and invigorated the body and mind.

"It's no surprise this is dubbed the alchemy capital; just the potent herbal essence in the air could spare many low-level cultivators from days of grueling practice."

Lu Yuan surveyed the area, giving an approving nod.

Xuandan City's avenues were broad and spotless, all laid with pristine white jade.

Lining both sides of the roads,

Endless shops thrived amid crowds of visitors.

Places like the Hundred Treasures Pavilion offered magical artifacts and spirit treasures, alongside outlets for secret technique scrolls and assorted talismans.

But in this alchemy stronghold, the sheer volume of medicine halls and pill pavilions dominated the scene.

Lu Yuan and Li Shouzhuo barely advanced a few paces before spotting another apothecary.

These apothecaries, modest and weathered in appearance, casually showcased exotic treasure medicines and ancient spiritual herbs on their shelves.

Numerous rare spiritual plants, barely glimpsed elsewhere, overflowed in abundance here.

What's more.

The sheer count of cultivators in Xuandan City was staggering.

From Lu Yuan's assessment,

Both the quantity and caliber of cultivators here outstripped the Great Li Dynasty by multiple levels.

Nirvana cultivators, who could found their own sects back in the Great Li Dynasty, roamed the streets in droves.

Those Celestial Destiny great powers, typically haughty rulers over mortal empires, were everyday presences.

With a bit of fortune,

One might even catch a Void Dao Saint Master soaring above, turning into a brilliant rainbow that vanished in a flash.

Within Xuandan City, flight was banned for cultivators; violators faced instant execution by the Medicine God Sect's guardians in the city.

Such rules, however, spared figures like Void Dao Saint Masters.

After all, Void Dao Saint Masters commanded respect as esteemed visitors to every major power they visited.

Despite the Medicine God Sect's claim as the Profound Spirit Realm's top faction, it paled in stature against immortal dao lineages like the Divine Fire Sect.

They couldn't yet dictate terms to a Void Dao Saint Master at will.

"Qingxuan and the rest are somewhere in the city too; shall we go see how they've adapted first?"

Li Shouzhuo proposed.

"Of course."

As newcomers, Lu Yuan knew little of the locals or the layout, so he wanted to get a feel for things initially.

Having resided in Xuandan City for six months already, Han Qingxuan and her group surely grasped the ins and outs better.

With Lu Yuan's consent, Li Shouzhuo pulled out a communication jade talisman and infused it with a strand of divine sense.

Moments later,

The communication jade talisman glowed faintly, signaling a response from Han Qingxuan and the others.

Yet, reading the reply that came back, Li Shouzhuo's expression darkened severely!