Longevity through Upgrading Buildings Chapter 827 - 342: Preparations Before Core Formation
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"Why does Master insist on leaving?"
Phoenix Peach has posed this question countless times.
Initially, Yun Qianzai could offer some responses, but now, he lacked the heart to reply.
Because his own mood was equally somber.
Just as the pair of senior and junior disciples were immersed in their melancholy, an escape light, shimmering in white, streaked over from afar. It descended before them, materializing into a tall woman clad in a white dress.
"Master!"
Phoenix Peach and Yun Qianzai rose in unison.
Phoenix Peach hastily wiped a tear from her eye and pleaded with a sob:
"Master, please do not depart."
Hua Yaoyue cast a glance at her but remained silent, turning her attention solely to Yun Qianzai:
"Your senior brother is absent; I am entrusting your junior sister to your care."
At this juncture, Yun Qianzai harbored no desire to assert his authority and quickly nodded upon hearing this.
"Master, have peace of mind. As long as I am present, I shall not permit anyone to bully my junior sister."
"Hmm, I have already instructed your little junior brother. He will seek you out later, so do not falter in your cultivation. Should he still be young when he finds you, while you have grown old and frail... won't you feel ashamed?"
When Hua Yaoyue uttered these words, her gaze lingered particularly on Phoenix Peach.
The latter immediately responded, "I will, I absolutely will not allow the little junior brother to surpass me."
"Hmm, farewell. Cultivate diligently; perhaps our paths may cross again."
Having spoken, Hua Yaoyue departed without a backward glance, vanishing swiftly.
Phoenix Peach cried out, attempting to give chase, but was held back firmly by Yun Qianzai.
At that precise moment, Hua Yaoyue's final telepathic message resonated within the mind of the second junior brother, Yun Qianzai.
"Remember, within three years at the latest, ensure you take your junior sister out to sea."
Yun Qianzai, uncertain of the reason, simply nodded in silence.
He recalled Hua Yaoyue's words, assurances she had reminded him of countless times.
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Among all the cities Ji Yuan had laid eyes upon, this West Border City stood truly unparalleled.
Initially, he had presumed this city would mirror those on the Cangluo Continent, characterized by towering structures ascending towards the heavens.
However, upon witnessing it firsthand, he understood.
It was entirely distinct.
This West Border City had ingeniously transformed an entire mountain range into its urban landscape through refinement!
Within Ji Yuan's field of vision, the city was demarcated into three distinct tiers.
Each layer was stacked precariously upon another.
As for the expansive mountain depths beyond his sight, Ji Yuan could only speculate.
Currently, he stood alongside Mu Xueyao, paused before the western gate of West Border City, observing the cultivators traversing the skies above and the ground below.
It was then Ji Yuan truly grasped the essence of a city dedicated to cultivation!
Regarding their outward appearances... Ji Yuan had employed a Transformation Talisman.
Mu Xueyao, having journeyed across the world for many years as a Loose Cultivator, naturally possessed her own methods of disguise.
It was an indispensable covering; once donned, her visage and aura underwent a complete metamorphosis.
Nevertheless, she stated that while wearing it, she could only access half of her true strength.
Exceeding this limit would render the disguise ineffective, consequently revealing her genuine form.
"West Border City bears the greatest resemblance to Black and White City; both are constructed upon mountains, though the former was not as prosperous. Since the teleportation array established a connection with the Cangluo Continent, it has ascended to become the most thriving among the four cities—East, West, South, and North."
"Numerous cultivators journey from every corner of the globe, seeking opportunities on the Cangluo Continent."
Mu Xueyao communicated softly via telepathic transmission, "Furthermore, I have heard that cultivators originating from the Cangluo Continent are comparatively weaker yet possess greater wealth, leading many to aspire to become Tribulation Cultivators there."
Ji Yuan listened, his expression unreadable, but inwardly, a sense of helplessness washed over him... So, even between these two continents, discrimination had already taken root?
What would be the situation when exploring other continents in the future?
This thought redirected Ji Yuan's mind to Hua Yaoyue's description of the Desolate Ancient Continent... Indeed, the circumstances on each continent varied dramatically.
"Let us proceed; let's explore the city,"
As Ji Yuan finished speaking, Mu Xueyao swiftly accompanied him onward.
The two figures blurred, swiftly penetrating the Sect Protection Array of West Border City.
Passing through the formation, Ji Yuan noticed.
As they traversed the array, Mu Xueyao presented twenty low-grade Spirit Stones.
The entrance fee alone amounted to ten Spirit Stones, and this Black and White Divine Hall truly operated with ruthless efficiency... While Ji Yuan inwardly grumbled, Mu Xueyao's explanation reached his mind.
"The entrance fee we just paid grants us permission to remain within West Border City for a mere three days. Should we desire to extend our stay, we must procure a specific Residence Order. Otherwise, upon the expiry of our allotted time, the array will flag us, and the Black and White Divine Hall will subsequently expel us."
As her words finished, Ji Yuan's gaze fell upon a colossal flying boat traversing the sky nearby. Upon its deck, two orderly lines of Foundation Establishment Cultivators stood, their ranks spearheaded by a formidable Fake Pill Cultivator. Each individual was clad in the standard Magic Robes, distinguished by their black and white attire, their visages concealed by imposing Iron Armor, collectively radiating an aura of solemn authority. "They are the ones tasked with the eviction," Mu Xueyao's voice echoed in Ji Yuan's mind. Following her unspoken message, Mu Xueyao guided Ji Yuan down to the initial level of West Border City, their destination a striking nine-story edifice. "Please wait here a moment, Brother Ji," she requested. With those words, Mu Xueyao ascended into the building, disappearing briefly before reappearing from the fifth floor. She then extended her fair hand towards Ji Yuan, presenting two Tokens. Ji Yuan's eyes took in the details of these objects. The obverse side of each Token bore an intricate carving of a Divine Hall, while the reverse was inscribed with the characters 'Black and White.' Additionally, they possessed a more discernible feature: the front surfaces were a deep black, contrasting with the pure white of their backs.