Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

Two years later, Zhang Yuanjing stood beneath the magnificent south gate of Tiannan Immortal City, recalling the hasty escape he had made through this gate years ago, and he couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions.

Zhong Bixing stood silently behind him, gazing at the giant city he had never seen before, his eyes filled with shock. (Thanks to a book friend for the reminder, I almost forgot to write it again!)

Previously, Fire Crow Taoist had already sent a message to Palm Xuan Hall through the Xuan Yu Merchant Guild, saying that he had arrived in Tiannan City with Huo Zhengkai and others, telling Zhang Yuanjing not to worry and to meet them in this city first.

"Elder Zhang, Elder Zhang, you've arrived!"

A middle-aged cultivator trotted out of the city gate tunnel, bowing and scraping towards Zhang Yuanjing, wearing a flattering expression.

"Oh, it's you. Have you been waiting here all this time?" Zhang Yuanjing asked with a smile.

This person was none other than Hong Renzong, a clerk of the Xuan Yu Merchant Guild in Tiannan City. In the few years since they last met, his cultivation had broken through three levels, rising from the fourth level of Qi Refining to the seventh level, giving him some of the bearing of a cultivator.

"Yes, the deacon instructed me half a year ago to wait for you here," Hong Renzong replied respectfully.

"You still have the potential for cultivation. Work hard and don't give up!" Zhang Yuanjing encouraged him before strolling into the city gate tunnel.

Hong Renzong didn't recognize Zhong Bixing, but he still bowed respectfully to him and invited him to go first.

At this moment, a Core Formation cultivator in the late stage, dressed in a snow-white robe with a square face and large eyes, came out of the gate tunnel and cupped his hands towards Zhang Yuanjing, saying, "Qian Wuyi of Chaotian Gate greets Fellow Daoist Zhang." He also nodded to Zhong Bixing behind Zhang Yuanjing.

Zhang Yuanjing returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Zhang Yuanjing of Xuantian Sect greets Fellow Daoist Qian."

He had seen this person before. The last time he broke out of this gate, this person was the leader of the four Core Formation cultivators who came after him.

"I apologize for the offense last time, and I hope Fellow Daoist won't take it to heart!" Qian Wuyi said sincerely, gesturing for him to enter.

Zhang Yuanjing waved his hand with a smile, "Fellow Daoist was just performing your duty, what offense is there!"

Last time, he only broke through the gate and didn't kill anyone, otherwise, it would be difficult to enter this Tiannan City today.

Qian Wuyi said with emotion, "Fellow Daoist's strength is unfathomable, among the top few Core Formation cultivators. This trip to the Hengduan Mountains will surely allow you to display your talents and make unparalleled contributions to the Southern Region."

Zhang Yuanjing heard that there were hidden meanings in his words, so he asked, "I wonder how the Southern Region's sects are doing in this Hengduan Mountain arena battle?"

Qian Wuyi shook his head, "Not good. In the early battles, it was mostly late-stage Core Formation cultivators who fought. Many people from the Southern Region went up, but few won. I also entered the arena several times and was lucky enough to win one match, but I was quickly defeated by the demon race. Now, those fighting in the arena are all Perfected cultivators and demon beasts. Only Lingwu Mountain and Taiqing Palace in the Southern Region have each won one match, but they didn't last long in the arena. Apart from Fellow Daoist Zhang and Fellow Daoist Fan Chongshan of Lanyue Sect, who has not yet arrived, the other sects have not won a single match."

Zhang Yuanjing was shocked, "Are the demon race's Perfected cultivators so powerful?"

Qian Wuyi said, "The demon race in the Hengduan Mountains has the advantage of location and quickly gathered Perfected demon beasts, while the Central and Southern Regions are ultimately farther away, and some Daoists are still on their way. As for the Eastern, Northern, and Western Regions, I'm afraid many sects haven't received the news yet, and who knows when they will be able to send cultivators over!"

Zhang Yuanjing asked, "Who is currently occupying the arena, demon beasts or our human cultivators?"

Qian Wuyi said, "According to the battle report from a few days ago, Daoist Tan Yuqian of Tiandu Sect in the Central Region is still defending the arena. This person is very powerful and has held the arena for more than two months."

Zhang Yuanjing was surprised, "Holding it for two months, is this Daoist Tan's magic power so profound?"

Qian Wuyi said, "Daoist Tan is indeed very strong, but being able to last so long is also related to the rules. Anyone who fights in the arena can only fight once a day, and if they win three consecutive matches, they can rest for five days."

"I see!" Zhang Yuanjing nodded, "But this Daoist Tan is truly skilled, winning more than twenty matches in a row!"

Qian Wuyi said, "Not that many. There are only five or six Perfected demon race members who can fight him. Daoist Tan severely injured or killed a few of them, so they couldn't use the wheel strategy anymore, and the arena became easier to defend. However, the demon race is not without those who can fight. It is estimated that some who are sleeping will be awakened to participate in the war."

Zhang Yuanjing said, "This arena battle will last for twenty years, so I think more experts from both races will come in the future. This battle will not be easy!"

Originally, he thought that each cultivator only needed to fight once, but now he knew that unless they died or were crippled, they would have to fight repeatedly. Over twenty years, not to mention those with insufficient cultivation, even those with the most profound cultivation would inevitably be exhausted and injured or killed by their opponents after a long period of fighting.

This battle undoubtedly tested the overall strength of the two races, their long-term accumulation, rather than the strength of a certain region or sect.

Qian Wuyi sighed and said, "That's right. This battle involves a lot, and the situation will become more and more complicated. Therefore, the sects in our Southern Region must strengthen communication with each other." He paused and continued, "My sect's True Person Tang values Fellow Daoist Zhang very much and instructed me to invite you to visit our sect's residence when I see you. He wants to meet you."

Zhang Yuanjing said with delight, "I have long admired True Person Tang of your sect. I am honored to be appreciated by him. Is True Person Tang in the city right now?"

Qian Wuyi nodded, "Yes, after the arena battle started, True Person Zuo was transferred to the Enforcement Hall to be one of the guards, and True Person Tang is acting as the city lord."

Zhang Yuanjing smiled, "Since True Person Tang is the city lord, I should naturally pay him a visit. However, True Person Yuan of my sect is still in the city and is waiting for me to meet him. After I report to True Person Yuan, I will go to your sect's residence!"

Hong Renzong was very clever. Seeing that Qian Wuyi was talking to Zhang Yuanjing all the time, he went aside to send a message. Therefore, as soon as Zhang Yuanjing said this, Yuan Zhilin and Ju Yuanzhe appeared in a beast-drawn carriage on the road ahead.

"Senior Brother Zhang, you've finally arrived. My master has been waiting for you for a long time!" Yuan Zhilin was full of smiles and shouted from afar.

Zhang Yuanjing only scanned with his divine sense and understood the reason, and couldn't help but smile, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Yuan, you have finally broken through to Pseudo-Core!"

"I have to thank Senior Brother for bidding for the Mind Nourishing Pill! That thing is really useful. I always felt like I was missing something, but after taking this pill, it was like breaking through the bamboo, and I succeeded in one go!" Yuan Zhilin said happily.

He had heard of Zhong Bixing. Before getting out of the carriage, he cupped his fists at Zhong Bixing and greeted him, calling him "Brother Zhong."

Ju Yuanzhe waited for the carriage to stop before getting out calmly and greeting Zhang Yuanjing meticulously.

Zhang Yuanjing quickly returned the greeting and exchanged a few polite words with him. Hu Tiancong had already been promoted to Nascent Soul, and he would definitely replace Tong Tianfu in charge of the Xuantian Sect in the future. This person was highly trusted by Hu Tiancong and had a bright future.

Qian Wuyi politely greeted the two Nascent Soul disciples, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left knowingly.

"Fortunately, we arrived in time. If Senior Brother had been invited to the City Lord's Mansion by this person, it would have been troublesome!" Yuan Zhilin said with relief, looking at Qian Wuyi's departing figure.

"Why?" Zhang Yuanjing asked in surprise. He still couldn't guess what Tang Zhaoyang was planning for him, the person involved. Did Fire Crow Taoist know something?

Yuan Zhilin rarely showed a serious expression, "We'll talk about this when we get back to the merchant guild!"