441: Jinyun Fairy City

In the Dragon Phoenix Mountain Range, ever since the Crimson Light Sect learned that Zhou Changqing had arrived at the front lines to kill enemies, their offensive suddenly intensified.

For them, even if they couldn't win this great battle, it would be worth it if they could kill a potential Genius from the other side.

The result of this was that Zhou Changqing was repeatedly besieged, and multiple Foundation Establishment Experts captured his whereabouts.

Under these circumstances, Zhou Changqing forcefully cut a bloody path, finally waited for the Sect's reinforcements, and left the front line.

With this battle, he once again made a name for himself.

Only then did everyone realize how terrifying the strength of this Outer Sect Elder had become.

In the Azure Origin Sect, there are Inner and Outer Sects.

Most Disciples, wanting to be promoted, must first meet the standard for Outer Sect deacons, and then pass the Elder assessment to become an Outer Sect Elder.

And Outer Sect Elders are already the limit that ordinary Disciples can reach.

To enter the Inner Sect, you must have a recommendation from a Golden Core True Person or have made illustrious contributions to the Sect to possibly become an Inner Sect deacon.

After becoming a deacon, unless you are a direct Disciple, you will never be able to become an Inner Sect Elder throughout your life, no matter what.

Because the quota for Inner Sect Elders has long been divided by other factions, every Inner Sect Elder must be a direct descendant of a certain faction, a direct Disciple possessing Bloodline Power.

This is also why Zhou Changle, even after reaching Foundation Establishment Late Stage, is still not qualified to serve as an Inner Sect Elder.

Even a cultivating prodigy with exceptional talent like Zhou Changqing is still just an Outer Sect Elder to this day.

Only if he steps into the Golden Core Realm is it possible for him to enter the Inner Sect and wield certain power, but becoming an Elder will likely still be very difficult.

The cake is only so big, and the higher-ups cannot allow an outsider to cut in.

Regardless, after this incident, Zhou Changqing's prestige in the Sect rose again.

After retreating back to the stronghold, he began secluded cultivation to adjust his state.

Although the Crimson Light Sect has now shown signs of wanting a decisive battle, both sides are apprehensive, so they haven't acted rashly, constantly probing and tempering their Disciples along the way.

Currently, both sides are waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to initiate a decisive battle.

How long this opportunity will take is currently unknown.

Half a month later, Zhou Luo and Ye Qian left Qingyuan City.

They were going to personally travel to the Golden Cloud Domain to obtain the rare xuanming jade marrow, a treasure rarely seen in a hundred years.

The two of them piloted their flying shuttle directly towards the Golden Cloud Domain.

Along the way, Ye Qian also mentioned that she had contacted a few Senior Sisters.

Realizing that Ye Qian was about to form her Golden Core, they immediately said they would go to Golden Cloud Immortal City to meet the two at that time.

With the background of the two great Immortal Sects, Azure Spring True Sect and Wan Gu Sect, it is likely that those secretly coveting would also have to weigh their own strength.

Another month passed, and the two saw the magnificent giant city standing on the land.

The towering giant city was vast and boundless, like a giant beast dormant on the ground, covering an immense area.

Looking out, a shimmering luster flowed within, and array patterns occasionally appeared, displaying a grand and majestic Aura.

Unlike Qingyuan City, Golden Cloud City, as the largest Immortal City in Jinyun Continent, had city walls built from immortal golden rock, grand and imposing, condensing vast fortune.

Looking from afar, one could see auspicious clouds drifting and colorful light soaring above the giant city, like a piece of heaven on earth.

Upon getting closer, one could even more directly feel how terrifying this giant city was.

The tall, sturdy city walls were filled with colorful light, carved with various exotic beasts and treasures, and streaks of radiant ribbons flowing with spiritual brilliance were inscribed above, like a milky way passing by, bringing forth a magnificent sight.

At the massive city gate, one could see twelve jade pillars supporting a passage. The jade pillars were thick and ancient, like heaven-supporting immortal pillars, with a magnificent presence.

Various exquisite paintings were carved on them, and mist flowed, as if one were in a misty immortal realm.

The Cultivators wore solemn expressions, passing through the passage silently and steadily, entering this Immortal City.

Through the passage, one could faintly see the prosperous and magnificent scenery inside.

Zhou Luo and Ye Qian landed on the ground, put away their flying boat, and walked inside.

On the way here, the two had already changed into different disguises to prevent being noticed by others.

Walking towards the jade pillars, Zhou Luo immediately sensed a certain power sweeping over him.

He turned his head to look at the patterns on the huge jade pillars. The paintings on them shone with a faint luster. They were not simple murals, but Array formation patterns.

These twelve jade pillars contained a powerful formation.

Zhou Luo, a Second-Order Formation Master, could not even determine the grade of this formation, which meant it was at least Fourth-Order or even Fifth-Order.

Such a powerful formation, if it were of the offensive type, they would probably be buried here in an instant.

"This is to check if we are Demon Cultivators," Ye Qian transmitted softly from the side.

This formation is mainly used to screen people entering the city.

And the Demon Cultivators she spoke of are different from Rogue Cultivator and Evil Cultivators. Although both are Human Clan, the latter merely willingly degenerate, while the former are beings influenced by the Demon Clan and reduced to servants.

In the world of cultivation, the Demon Clan has always been a highly taboo name.

Because they are naturally enemies of the Human Clan, possess terrifying abilities from birth, feed on humans, and are cruel and vicious.

Almost every time the Demon Clan appears, it is a catastrophe for Human Clan Cultivators.

Fortunately, in ancient times, multiple cultivation kingdoms united to drive the Demon Clan to another Continent, thus achieving the peace of today.

However, a centipede dies but never falls stiff. Although the Demon Clan was expelled from this Continent, they still covet the Human Clan on this Continent, so they occasionally use various means to convert Human Clan Cultivators into their servants.

These people are the Demon Cultivators Ye Qian spoke of.

They have no self-will and act according to the commands of their Demon Clan Master.

Three thousand years ago, a royal descendant became a Demon Cultivator, and later nearly annihilated the entire cultivation kingdom.

Therefore, the impact of Demon Cultivators on Human Clan Immortal Cities is immense.

As the largest city in Jinyun Continent, Golden Cloud Immortal City naturally needs to prevent such individuals from entering and disrupting order.

Zhou Luo nodded slightly, following the queue to a room at the city gate for registration.

"Wan Gu Sect Disciple, Xu Changsheng!"

Zhou Luo took out the token Xuan Qing had given him back then and used a fake name he hadn't used for a long time.

The other party looked at the few shining spirit stones (mid grade), glanced at him, and without further inquiry, directly made him a pass token and let him leave.

Money makes the world go round.

This truth is also universal in the cultivation world.

Immediately, he took Ye Qian into the city and saw the scene inside, and was immediately deeply shaken.

He saw the streets paved with jade, wide and flat, with shops lining both sides, shining brightly and emitting extraordinary Auras.

Pedestrians were like weaving threads on the street, all kinds of Human Clan Cultivators gathered here, some dressed lavishly, others in simple blue robes, without exception, all emitting powerful Foundation Establishment Auras.

Qi Training cultivators are rare here; most are Loose Cultivators or Cultivators from families who have already entered the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Occasionally, carriages made of dragon crystal also passed by, carrying Cultivators of extraordinary status, displaying an incredibly magnificent scene.

Zhou Luo stood at the city gate, feeling the prosperity of this Immortal City, and a trace of shock welled up in his heart.

This was much bigger than Qingyuan City.