229: If you're strong enough, what kind of life do you want to live?

Falling Dragon Island was once a dwelling place for Dragons.

Ancient legends say that a powerful being from the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan once battled in this sea region, staining the vast ocean with blood!

His blood Qi remained here, and after countless years, it formed a Secret Realm.

The entire Falling Dragon Island is extremely vast, with rich Spiritual Qi, giving birth to countless natural treasures. Moreover, many experts live in seclusion here to Cultivate, making it a prosperous gathering place for Cultivators.

The island is teeming with experts and diverse forces. Even major powers like Two Islands, Five Sects, and Eight Cities once tried to control this treasure trove, but for unknown reasons, they eventually withdrew from Falling Dragon Island.

This Falling Dragon Island is precisely the place where the Azure Dragon Secret Realm opens!

On the island, there is a large city named Wanglong City, which has served as a stopping point for countless Cultivators coming and going from ancient times until now.

Gradually, this massive city was formed.

In fact, rather than a city, it's more like a massive gathering place.

Because Wanglong City has no city walls, and doesn't need any. All Cultivators who come here can find lodging.

Many large forces from the Sea of Buried Demons have businesses here: restaurants, inns, teahouses, and even places of entertainment!

Cultivators also have needs, and where there are needs, corresponding businesses will arise; this is not contradictory.

Guilong Inn is located on a hillside in Wanglong City, offering a panoramic view of the entire city and a distant view of the endless sea.

On the third floor of the inn, by a window, three figures were leisurely drinking wine.

Several delicious dishes, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, were laid out on the table. Enjoying the wine and the endless beautiful scenery, they felt quite relaxed and content.

"Good wine!"

"This Drunken Dragon Brew truly lives up to its reputation as a famous wine of the Sea of Buried Demons."

"Compared to Bahai City's Half-Immortal Drunk and Thousand Stars City's One Bowl Down, the taste is even more mellow and lingering!"

"Paired with the unique dishes of the Sea of Buried Demons, it truly is one of a kind!"

Shen Tianxing drained the fine wine in his cup, a faint blush appearing on his Face. He immediately felt a lingering warmth of alcohol rising within him, like a hot wave from the sea, making his whole body warm and extremely comfortable.

He didn't research wine much, but he had drunk quite a few fine wines since leaving the Imperial City, and the taste of this Drunken Dragon Brew suited him best.

Liu Yueying, sitting to his right, had only drunk a little over half a cup, and two pink clouds had already appeared on her Face. Her eyes were slightly hazy, revealing a hint of languor.

A faint smile played on the corner of her lips, like a beauty intoxicated, adding a touch of charm.

But when it came to connoisseurs of wine, no one present could compare to Liu Xianyun!

She wasn't a drunkard, but she loved fine wine and always had a drink in hand!

Any fine wine that touched her lips, she would know its quality with a single sip.

"You can still describe some of the wine's characteristics; I underestimated you."

"However, this wine is not that simple."

"The wine has a lingering, rich taste, and it seems to have a unique Spirit Medicine added, capable of cleansing muscles, bones, and flesh, and purifying true essence."

"If consumed long-term, it would be of great help to Cultivation. The person who can brew such fine wine must be a Cultivator of considerable cultivation."

Liu Xianyun's exquisitely rosy lips curved slightly, and in a gentle voice with a hint of charm, she slowly revealed the secrets of the wine.

Shen Tianxing, of course, could also feel these obvious effects, but he didn't have Liu Xianyun's extensive knowledge of wine and couldn't articulate its intricacies.

"Tsk tsk, you have taste; we Mortals can't compare."

"Anyway, we came to Wanglong City early this time, and it wasn't in vain. At least we found another fine wine for you. Fill your wine gourd with it, and you can drink it for decades without a problem."

Shen Tianxing curled his lips.

They had just arrived in Wanglong City.

There are still three days until the Azure Dragon Secret Realm opens. Experts from various forces will gradually arrive in Wanglong City over these three days, awaiting the opening time of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm.

A few days ago, after Shen Tianxing slaughtered the experts from several large cities like Bahai City, Thousand Stars City, Binhai City, and Flower Moon City outside the deserted island, he took a brief rest.

During this time, his cultivation surged!

Not only did he recover his fallen cultivation, but he also broke through several Realms consecutively, now standing at the Peak of Soul Palace Eighth Realm!

Unfortunately, the experience required to break into the Half-step Heavenly Phenomenon Realm was terrifying, beyond his imagination.

It was simply not enough!

Shen Tianxing didn't take it too much to heart.

The Blood Soul Demonic Seal could no longer threaten him; breaking this demonic seal was only a matter of time.

After a brief rest, Shen Tianxing, Liu Xianyun, and Liu Yueying, like a gust of wind, began to attack the several large cities whose experts he had already slaughtered.

To finish what they started, they emptied all the treasuries of these large cities like Thousand Stars City and Flower Moon City!

Anyone who dared to contend with them?

There was only one path: death!

The name of 'Madman' once again spread throughout the entire Outer Sea.

This time, it was truly a notorious reputation!

Even the top-tier large cities of the Outer Sea, such as Two Islands, Five Sects, and Eight Cities, knew of the notorious reputation of Shen Tianxing and his two companions!

Queyue City suffered a great loss at his hands but did not send anyone to cause trouble.

Other large cities, knowing that he had amassed a large number of treasures from treasuries, also remained silent, and no one actively came to trouble them.

Behind all this calm, it was nothing more than making way for the Soon opening Azure Dragon Secret Realm, not that they were truly afraid of Shen Tianxing and his group!

Shen Tianxing, of course, knew this. After looting the last few large cities, he didn't make a move on any other large cities.

Instead, he chose to arrive at Wanglong City ahead of everyone else, awaiting the opening of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm.

"In three days, the Secret Realm will open."

"In recent days, Cultivators from dozens of forces have already arrived, but none of them are too strong."

"I heard that this time, even major forces from the Inner Sea have sent some Saints to participate. The fortunes within this Secret Realm are truly enticing."

Liu Xianyun held a wine pot, leaning directly on a lounge chair, reclining and savoring the wine, her exquisite eyes showing a hint of thoughtful contemplation.

The commotion they caused in the Outer Sea was not small, especially since they offended many people, almost becoming a thorn in the side of all Outer Sea forces.

These people all knew that the last azure dragon fragment map was in his hands, so they would surely be prepared.

When these people arrive, a great battle is certainly unavoidable.

"What you said is not difficult to deduce."

"The ancient Azure Dragon Secret Realm will attract experts from various sides; this is very normal. However, if they want to use this opportunity to deal with us? It won't be that easy!"

"If we enter the Secret Realm, we fear no one."

"But if they want to stop us from entering? Then no one will be able to enter the Secret Realm!"

Shen Tianxing dared to come, which means he had already considered all possibilities!

If he dared to come, he wasn't afraid of anyone making things difficult!

And the most crucial point is that no one currently knows Liu Xianyun's true background. Who dares to offend them? Once they enter the Secret Realm, they will make them pay dearly!

...As the time for the Azure Dragon Secret Realm drew nearer, more and more Cultivators rushed to Wanglong City.

Compared to a few days ago, there were countless more!

This already bustling large city became even more lively.

Fine wines and delicacies, Spirit Medicines and treasures, all specialties of the Outer Sea cities, were brought in and openly sold everywhere on the streets.

Transactions among Cultivators mainly occurred in two ways: one was Spirit Stone transactions, and the other was bartering!

Within the Imperial Dynasty forces of the Human Race, there were still common items like gold used as currency, but in the Sea of Buried Demons, which is entirely a world of Cultivators, gold naturally doesn't make the cut.

The existence of Spirit Stones becomes especially precious!

"Have you heard? Panlong City is holding a huge trade fair here, and I heard it's in conjunction with Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Let's go check it out!"

"Oh? Even Myriad Treasures Pavilion has come? Panlong City has quite a bit of Face!"

"I heard that Myriad Treasures Pavilion has a very strong background, with shops spread across almost every corner of the Northern Barrens. It's quite popular among various forces even in the Inner Sea, and this is its first time in the Outer Sea, so we can't miss it!"

"Panlong City, as one of the Eight Cities, arrived quite early. The Cultivators from the other Two Islands, Five Sects, and the remaining large cities haven't even arrived yet. Their business acumen is much better than the others!"

"Tsk tsk, Panlong City usually keeps a low profile, focusing solely on business. Now that it has established a connection with Myriad Treasures Pavilion, it will be greatly beneficial for its future development. Perhaps it could even rival the Two Islands."

"Alas, how can we guess the development of forces at that level? I think it's better to go see this trade fair. These two houses are never short of rare treasures, and even Cultivation Techniques and secret skills. I hope to find one."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go quickly!"

In Wanglong City, the news that Panlong City was holding a trade fair in conjunction with Myriad Treasures Pavilion spread like wildfire!

In the vast Wanglong City, countless Cultivators were gathered, and the one thing every Cultivator had no shortage of was Spirit Stones.

Before the Azure Dragon Secret Realm opened, participating in some treasure transactions was truly most suitable.

In Guilong Inn, Shen Tianxing and his two companions monitored the situation in the city every day. Shen Tianxing's six Incarnations, active throughout the city, had already brought back the news.

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion? Is it here too?"

Upon hearing this name, Shen Tianxing couldn't help but recall his time in the Imperial City.

He was no stranger to Myriad Treasures Pavilion; however, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion he knew was just a shop opened in the Human Race's territory.

It was very large, selling all kinds of treasures.

In fact, he had once sold a map he obtained from a Ghost Cultivator at Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

The saber he used before acquiring the demon sealing saber was also purchased from Myriad Treasures Pavilion; it provided immense help to him in the early stages!

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion's power has expanded so quickly; I never thought it would reach the Outer Sea."

Liu Xianyun drank her wine, a hint of haziness appearing in her exquisite eyes.

From her words, it was not difficult to guess that she also knew Myriad Treasures Pavilion well.

"How much do you know about this force?"

Shen Tianxing was very interested in Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Originally, he thought Myriad Treasures Pavilion was only developing rapidly within the Human Dynasty forces, but now it seemed to be far more than that.

Liu Xianyun shook her head and said, "No one dares to say they fully understand how vast Myriad Treasures Pavilion truly is."

"I only know that wherever there is value, their footprints are found!"

Wherever there is value, their footprints are found?

That single sentence surpassed all other evaluations!

This force is not as simple as it appears on the surface!

Shen Tianxing didn't delve further, laughing, "Myriad Treasures Pavilion and Panlong City are co-hosting this trade fair; I imagine there will be many treasures appearing. So, why don't we go join the fun!"

With that, Shen Tianxing stood up.

Liu Yueying also showed a hint of anticipation. Having been in the Sea of Buried Demons for so long, she had never leisurely strolled down any street.

Women are naturally fond of shopping, and Cultivators are no different!

Where there are Cultivators, there are naturally places for Cultivator transactions, and such places are most attractive to female Cultivators!

Liu Xianyun and Liu Yueying were both beautiful women, and equally interested!

"Let's go!"

The three left Guilong Inn.

Currently, all the restaurants and inns in Wanglong City were almost fully occupied!

Only Shen Tianxing's Guilong Inn had been booked by him early on, with only the three of them staying there, undisturbed by other Cultivators, making it much quieter.

From the high vantage point, one could see all the scenery within the entire Wanglong City at a glance. It must be said that Shen Tianxing was very good at choosing locations.

Leaving the inn and walking on the flagstone-paved streets, they saw Cultivators hurrying to and fro.

On both sides of the street, there were stalls selling all sorts of strange and rare items.

Of course, the owners of these stalls were not ordinary people; one could say there were no ordinary people in the entire Wanglong City.

Everyone was a Cultivator!

"Come and see, Dragon Blood Stone from the Dragon Source Sea Region! It can aid Cultivation, cleanse marrow and purify essence. Only three thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones, or exchange for other items!"

"Spirit Divine Flower, an essential item for Divine Soul Cultivation! Buying it is a gain! Five thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones takes it away! Once you miss this village, you won't find this shop again, don't miss out!"

"Nine-Leaf Spirit Ganoderma, a Spirit Medicine that can bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones! Thirty thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones, a blood-spitting clearance sale!"

"No loss, no deception!"

A chorus of hawking voices filled the air!

Walking on this bustling street, Shen Tianxing felt like he was back in the market streets of the Great Qi Dynasty.

For once, there was a hint of human activity!

This feeling, he hadn't experienced for some time since leaving the Great Qi Dynasty.

"This is life! Before, in the Sect, I never truly experienced this kind of human warmth. Every day was spent in hurried Cultivation. Now it seems I really missed a lot."

As Liu Yueying moved with light steps, her beautiful eyes glanced around, full of curiosity about many things, and also a hint of melancholy and emotion.

She was originally a Prodigy of the Demon Sects, her hands stained with blood. Every day, besides Cultivation, it was killing, living a life of constant danger!

However, after following Shen Tianxing, although much of her time was still spent in fighting and killing, she mostly didn't need to act herself.

She just picked up the benefits, and in just over ten days, she had already advanced from the Zizai Realm to the Carefree Second Realm!

If she were in the Sect, it would be impossible to enter the Carefree Realm without one or two years.

Living freely and joyfully, Liu Yueying felt for the first time that she had truly lived a good life.

"Is this enough?"

"For our long Cultivation journey, this is just the beginning."

"The higher you stand, the better the scenery you will see!"

"As long as you are strong enough, what kind of life can't you have?"

"So-called Cultivation is to control our own lives, not to live under someone else's roof!"