Chapter 113 has arrived.

"Chen Li, identity verification complete. Your room is No. 73 on the first floor of the spirit boat."

The inspecting Cultivator handling boarding took Chen Li's token and injected the room number information.

Soon, Chen Li entered the spirit boat. This Sixth Grade spirit boat was truly massive, at least three stories high and several hundred meters long.

This was also a matter of prestige for any Nascent Soul level Sect; when traveling, they were quite willing to spend generously on appearances.

The first floor also had a large viewing platform, but Chen Li had already entered his room by this time.

The room was quite spacious, but it contained nothing else, merely providing a private space.

Chen Li took out a large bed from his Storage Pouch, spread it out, and then placed a small coffee table.

He began boiling water to drink tea for the long journey.

For a distance exceeding six thousand li, this spirit boat would take six or seven days flying at a steady speed to arrive.

Soon, all passengers had boarded, and the spirit boat roared to life before starting its ascent.

Shortly after taking off, Chen Li exited his room and headed to the first-floor viewing platform to get some fresh air.

There were quite a few people on the platform at that moment, most of them Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but also many Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators. Chen Li gazed out into the distance.

He began recalling events from over twenty years ago.

Back then, he fled the Myriad Valley Sect and came here to establish a Family precisely to evade those Demonic Path Cultivators.

They were too close, which is why he ran over to the area of the Beast Hunting Sect.

He continuously searched for locations along the way, spending half a year traveling from the Myriad Valley Sect to the Beast Hunting Sect. He observed many places en route, which is why he chose the Nanwu Kingdom near the Beast Hunting Sect.

"Patriarch Chen, you came too?"

A familiar voice sounded beside his ear. Chen Li turned his head and saw Family Head Fang.

It was the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining Cultivator who patrolled with him last time; he hadn't expected him to come as well.

Out of curiosity, Chen Li learned what the other party was capable of creating. Family Head Fang's Talisman skills had advanced to Fourth Tier over the past few months, which is why he successfully registered!

"Oh right, I heard that Yun Tiancheng from the Yun Family in your county registered for the infiltration mission."

Chen Li was very surprised by this. He hadn't paid attention to the Yun Family's movements and didn't expect Yun Tiancheng to have such spirit, daring to take such a huge risk at the Seventh Level of Qi Refining!

"I only just found out about this. I'm also very surprised. When did he depart?"

Family Head Fang replied, "The previous batch of Cultivators, just a month ago. He should be in training right now!"

Chen Li understood. The Yun Family's soul stabilizing bead had indeed benefited him. If he encountered Yun Tiancheng outside, he would certainly offer some assistance within his capabilities.

The two chatted idly until the third day. The spirit boat was flying very steadily, and they were not far from the Cultivators from the Sects in the rear.

At this moment, another spirit boat approached from the right. Chen Li was on the viewing platform and could clearly see the faces of the Cultivators on the opposing spirit boat. True Person Lu from the third floor flew out.

"It turns out to be the newly advanced Golden Core Fellow Daoist from the Beast Hunting Sect. My apologies, my apologies!"

A Golden Core Cultivator flew out from the spirit boat opposite them. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Li also learned the Sect identity of the opposing Golden Core Cultivator—the Qingyun Sect!

Wang Zhian belonged to the Qingyun Sect. He should have already arrived at the rear town the previous month, but Wang Zhian was not on this ship.

He still didn't know the rules of that rear great city, but he was certain he would have to find a way to approach those two.

After the two Golden Core Cultivators exchanged greetings for a few minutes, both sides continued onward.

... Chen Li returned to his room and began drinking tea. Time passed quickly. By the afternoon of the fifth day, the airship began to slow down.

As evening approached, Chen Li came out and saw a massive city spanning ten li in area. Within the ten li radius, quite a few large Formations were suspended.

As they drew closer, the great city became clearer. In the distance, they could see groups of Cultivators on high platforms. The dense forests and hills surrounding the great city were all barren.

At a glance, the great city was magnificent and towering, and its city walls appeared incredibly sturdy. The flying boat slowly docked at a berth.

The Cultivators responsible for reception here had already prepared for their arrival.

True Person Lu from the upper floor began making an announcement.

"This place is one of the major rear bases on the front line, Dengling City. It is guarded by several Golden Core Cultivators. The great city is impregnable and as solid as a rock; it is very safe. Those Cultivators on the first floor of the spirit boat, just follow the reception Cultivators."

He added, "Regarding rules and how to return, someone will inform you. You may disembark now!"

The spirit boat came to a complete stop, and the main door on the first floor opened, allowing people to disembark.

The reception Cultivators were divided into several groups: those for Formations, those for Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and so on.

"Patriarch Chen, goodbye!" Family Head Fang bid farewell to Chen Li, and Chen Li returned the sentiment.

Chen Li immediately opened his Sea of Consciousness to check the locations of Wang Zhian and Yang Ziyang, finding that they were also among these groups. He breathed a sigh of relief, thinking they might have been sent to a different rear city.

Chen Li joined the Formation group, queuing up. When it was his turn, the reception Cultivator asked Chen Li to present his token.

That person took the token and, after using an incantation to investigate it, could see Chen Li's information.

By the time the Cultivators on the first floor of the spirit boat had finished disembarking, the spirit boat roared and continued on its way, heading towards the disembarkation point for the infiltration Cultivators.

"You are assigned to Building No. 18, Room 07, in the Formation Workshop!" That reception Cultivator then injected the location information into the token.

He continued, "When you arrive at Building No. 18, the Building Master will explain the specific crafting rules."

Chen Li nodded, took back his token, and started walking toward the location indicated on the token.

Walking through the city, he began observing the layout. Every numbered building was separated by its own Formation, arranged neatly and regularly in rows.

Each numbered building looked like a factory, brightly lit from the outside. Each building was a pavilion, perhaps a dozen stories high.

Chen Li started observing Wang Zhian's location. Since he was focused on Alchemy, he seemed to be around Building No. 80. He counted the distribution of the numbered buildings.

He then observed Yang Ziyang's location. Since he dealt with Talismans, he should be around Building No. 38.

It seemed Buildings 1 through 18 were for Formations, the middle section was for Talismans, Artifact Refining, and Puppets, and the rear section was for Medicinal Pills.

Among them, Talismans had the most buildings, followed by Medicinal Pills, Artifact Refining, and Puppets, with Formations having the fewest. Indeed, Formations had the highest barrier to entry!

After roughly knowing the locations of the two, he slowly headed toward Building No. 18. He needed to understand the rules here first before figuring out how to approach those two.

A few minutes later, he reached Building No. 18. Several people were queuing up near the entrance.

The person at the entrance was a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator. Seeing Chen Li, a Cultivator at the Eighth Level of Qi Refining, approach, he looked slightly surprised—another one with high talent in Formations.

When it was Chen Li's turn, he presented his token again. The other person injected a large amount of information into it and then said, "The minimum requirement here is to work for a full six months. After six months, go find the reception Cultivators at the docking bay; they will notify your governing Sect. You can stay as long as the war on the front lines lasts, as long as you can work—Materials will be provided!"

The Building Master continued speaking to Chen Li, "The information I just injected into your token concerns the rules for submitting Formations. Please review it carefully."

"In the easternmost part of the city, there is an open public leisure market district called the Joyful Workshop. You can trade, buy and sell, and relax your body and mind; they have everything!"

"Oh, and a reminder: large-scale fighting is not allowed there, but if someone dies, we generally do not intervene."

"However, as long as a dispute occurs within the vicinity of your numbered building, if you inject the information into your token, we will arrive immediately upon call to protect your life and safety!"

The Building Master finished speaking. Chen Li nodded, understanding, and then asked, "When can we go to the leisure area?"

"You can go after completing your monthly quota. The specific rules are written in the information I just injected into your token."

"Understood!"

Chen Li acknowledged this and entered the building, found Room 07, and let his Divine Sense enter the token to view the crafting mission information!