95: Xuan Yin Continent Thunder and Fire Twin True

January, Year 21 of the lunar calendar.

Cang Mang Lesser Thousand World.

Xuan Yin Continent, a certain mountain Peak in the southeast.

As a spatial vortex manifested out of thin air, a figure in green robes appeared on the spot.

It was none other than Yu Xuzi.

"Finally... I've arrived in a Lesser Thousand World!"

Yu Xuzi first looked around warily; only after his Divine Sense swept through the surrounding twenty miles and found no danger did he relax slightly.

Aside from Mortals and wild beasts, there was no other movement.

He detected no Aura of either Cultivators or Yao Beasts.

"It seems I am in the Mortal realm."

Yu Xuzi carefully sensed the Heaven And Earth Spiritual Essence permeating the Void Realm, his face involuntarily showing a hint of emotion.

"Although the Heaven And Earth Spiritual Essence in this Mortal realm is thin and cannot compare to a Spiritual Vein, it is far higher than in a Micro Dust World. It is barely enough to sustain the daily meditation and cultivation of a Qi Refining Cultivator."

This was just an ordinary Mortal mountain Peak.

"First, I must find a cultivation market to gather information!"

Yu Xuzi activated the Grand Yin Qi Concealment Art, suppressing his cultivation to the Early Dao Foundation Stage. Only then did he rise, controlling the yu king sword to soar into the sky.

Being in a strange land, he needed to be low-key and cautious.

Swoosh—

The purple-gold sword light tore through the sea of clouds under the setting sun, gradually disappearing into the horizon.

The Grand Yin Qi Concealment Art was a new Spell he created by fusing many types of Qi concealment Spells. It was equivalent to multiple different concealment Spells running simultaneously, and its effect was extremely powerful.

Yu Xuzi was certain that a Dao Foundation Cultivator could never see through his disguise!

Although he hadn't met a Xuantai Immortal Master in person and didn't dare be certain out of caution, he figured it wouldn't be easily seen through... High-altitude astral winds howled beside him, churning the white sea of clouds, yet they could not come within three feet of Yu Xuzi's body.

The purple-gold sword light came from the west, piercing through layers of drifting clouds.

Suddenly, the view below opened up.

A towering giant mountain rose into the sky, crashing into his field of vision.

The mountain was over five thousand zhang high, possessing a magnificent Aura. Its entire body was a deep, somber azure-green. Dense Heaven And Earth Spiritual Essence was born from the Spiritual Vein, washing over every inch of rock, grass, and tree.

A translucent Formation barrier enveloped the entire spiritual mountain.

The upper half was submerged in the churning sea of clouds, its Peak invisible. Only the jagged, steep rock walls occasionally pierced the cloud layer, reflecting a cold, hard glimmer in the sunlight.

"This should be the Lei Huo Mountain Market; it truly lives up to its reputation."

Yu Xuzi thought to himself.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked down.

At the foot of Lei Huo Mountain, he saw a cluster of buildings that spread naturally along the mountain's contours yet were neatly arranged.

There were upturned eaves and bracket sets, jade towers and golden palaces.

Interspersed among them were stone houses of various styles, wooden pavilions, and even small villas floating in the air, stretching out for no less than dozens of miles.

The dense spiritual essence condensed into a visible pale white mist, winding in threads above the market. It intertwined with the invisible pressure emanating from the giant mountain, forming a unique field.

Lei Huo Mountain was the cultivation site of The Two Sages of Lei Huo.

It was also the nearest large-scale cultivation market Yu Xuzi had heard about after his Transmigration.

The Two Sages of Lei Huo were a pair of twin Loose Cultivator brothers who had cultivated together since childhood. Both were at the Peak of the Middle Stage of Profound Fetus.

The elder brother specialized in lightning techniques; his thunderclaps were peerless, and his combat strength was formidable.

His Daoist title was: [True Person Yu Ting of the Dutian Zhaoyuan]!

The younger brother specialized in fire techniques, and his combat strength was equally impressive.

His Daoist title was: [True Man Yu Yan of the Dutian Qianming]!

The two shared a single mind; if they joined forces, their combat strength would increase greatly, and they were said to be able to rival a Great Immortal Master of the Late Stage of Profound Fetus.

In the Loose Cultivator circles of the southeastern corner of Xuan Yin Continent, they were considered renowned figures.

Consequently, the Lei Huo Mountain Market received the support and respect of many Loose Cultivators.

There were over fifty thousand permanent Qi Refining Cultivators here, and it was said there were even hundreds of Dao Foundation Cultivators. Combined with the massive daily flow of traveling Cultivators, it was truly prosperous and bustling.

Yu Xuzi lowered his sword light and landed on a wide stone platform at the edge of the market.

The moment he landed, the clamor of voices and various mixed Auras rushed toward him.

In front of the stone platform was a broad main road paved with a kind of warm white jade, crowded with Cultivators rubbing shoulders.

This road led directly to a gap in the mountain-protecting Formation, which was also the market entrance.

There were old men in simple Daoist robes walking slowly, young men and women in lavish clothing passing by arrogantly, and many travel-worn, newly arrived low-level Loose Cultivators observing their surroundings with curiosity and caution.

Yu Xuzi steadied his mind and followed the flow of people.

At the market entrance.

Dozens of Cultivators in uniform, appearing like guards, were maintaining order and collecting Spirit Stones for entry.

After all, this was a cultivation market built at the foot of a Third-Grade Spiritual Vein mountain!

Even though the vast majority of the spiritual essence was drawn away by the Formation and locked at the mountaintop for The Two Sages of Lei Huo's cultivation, the concentration of spiritual essence was still much higher than in the outside world.

How could they allow Loose Cultivators to stay and cultivate here for free?

"Is this Senior's first time at our Lei Huo Mountain?"

Seeing the Dao Foundation cultivation Yu Xuzi displayed, the guard's tone became more respectful as he asked in a low voice.

Yu Xuzi nodded and asked, "Indeed. I wonder what the procedure is for entering this market?"

"Entering the market requires a fee of five Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and each stay cannot exceed one month. Senior can also choose to purchase a permanent passage token for only one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, which allows unrestricted entry and exit from then on."

"Then give me a permanent passage token."

Yu Xuzi decisively took out one hundred Spirit Stones.

He had plenty of Spirit Stones, and with his status as a Dao Foundation Cultivator, taking out a hundred at once wouldn't seem too conspicuous.

"Very well! Please wait a moment, Senior!"

The guard Cultivator nodded happily. After accepting the Spirit Stones, he immediately pulled out a dark green metal plate engraved with a serial number.

Next, he took out a ledger to begin recording.

"May I ask how to address Senior?"

"Tai Yin."

He only asked for a Daoist title and nothing else.

"Senior Tai Yin, this is your unique permanent passage token. It has a unique number engraved on it, which may be checked when entering or leaving the market in the future. Please keep it safe."

"Mhm."

Yu Xuzi took the token and entered the market without looking back.

His primary goal for this trip was to quickly understand the specific layout of this Lesser Thousand World.

Only after knowing the depths could he avoid disaster and seek good fortune... In the western part of the market.

In a slightly secluded alley off the main road, there was a general store called the Bo Ling Miscellaneous Gallery.

The storefront was not large, only about seven or eight zhang.

The door was half-closed, and the light inside was somewhat dim. One could faintly see densely packed Jade Slips, books, and scrolls piled up.

As soon as Yu Xuzi stepped inside, the scrawny old man behind the counter, whose cultivation was only at the Middle Stage of Qi Refining and who had been dozing off, stood up straight with a face full of smiles.

"What would this Senior like to buy?"

"Shopkeeper."

Yu Xuzi asked in a flat voice, "Do you have the latest Maps of the vicinity, Gazetteers, and records containing introductions to the various Sects and powers? They should be as detailed as possible."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The shopkeeper's face was covered in smiles. "This small shop has plenty of such Gazetteers. How many does Senior need—"

"I'll take them all!"

The shopkeeper's eyes instantly widened, and he excitedly began rummaging through boxes and cabinets.

"Please wait a moment, Senior. This old man will find them all for you immediately!"