Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest
Chapter 1103: 1103 Nine States (Middle)

Chapter 1103: Chapter 1103 Nine States (Middle)

A flash of light, and Wang Chen along with dozens of other cultivators from Luodu, simultaneously appeared in a huge hall.

Wang Chen heard the sound of sharp intakes of breath around him.

The cultivators from Luodu who accompanied him had an uniformly Golden Core cultivation level, and under normal circumstances, none of their perceptions would be considered poor, yet the hall before them still left them deeply shocked.

It even evoked a feeling akin to countryfolk entering a grand city!

Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, four divine beasts served as pillars at the four corners of the hall, supporting the high dome above.

Bright yet soft sunlight passed through the round, colored glaze dome, evenly illuminating the entire hall, casting magical and dreamy colors on everyone within.

An overwhelming bustle accompanied by noise faced them head-on; cultivators entering and leaving the hall streamed in an endless succession, with Purple Mansion, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul cultivators of varying levels, numbering so many as to leave one dumbfounded.

In Luodu, an Earth-Level Immortal City, having many Nascent Soul cultivators was already quite significant, but in this Jiuzhou hall, one could perceive dozens of Nascent Soul figures with just a glance.

Those from Luodu who had visited Jiuzhou before were relatively calm, but how could newcomers not feel fearful and apprehensive?

Truly, it’s worlds apart!

“What are you all standing around for?”

Just then, an impatient voice sounded from nearby: “Hurry over and take care of the formalities!”

Everyone snapped back to reality and hurried over to handle their identity verification.

Jiuzhou Immortal City, as the core of the Nine States Immortal Alliance, housed millions of cultivators, resembling a capital of an empire, where one could not simply come and go or settle down at will.

For someone like Wang Chen, who had teleported here from a lower immortal city, a “temporary residence permit” was required, serving as their certificate for activities within Jiuzhou Immortal City.

Without this certificate, once discovered, regardless whether one was a Golden Core or a Nascent Soul, they would be sent to endure hard labor!

And the identity certificate has a limited duration, the length of which depends on the price.

Wang Chen paid fifty Middle Spirits and received an identity certificate valid for fifty days.

The rate was equivalent to one Middle Spirit per day.

Initially, he had planned to apply for a certificate with a shorter duration, but considering that things might not go as he wished, he decided to spend more Spirit Stones.

He carefully stored the Dharma Seal-enchanted certificate on his person and left the hall that resembled a governmental office.

When Wang Chen stepped out of the main gate, the scene before him delivered yet another shock.

Despite his prior knowledge of Jiuzhou, an Heavenly-Level Immortal City known for its vast area and the millions of cultivators residing within, its prosperity being one of the top in the entire Haotian Realm,

Yet witnessing the grandeur of Jiuzhou Immortal City firsthand still gave him the feeling of a real enlightenment!

The area Wang Chen had just exited was a majestic cluster of buildings, extending around it were layers of beautiful and intricate pavilions, numerous exotic flowers, giant trees and spiritual plants embellished throughout, accompanied by imposing peaks and waterfalls resembling silk ribbons, with an abundance of immortality mist and white cranes flying, barely revealing countless mountain residences and cave mansions.

Looking up, countless shiny silver flying warships shuttled back and forth among the peaks, and above them, a pale golden barrier enveloped everything.

Wang Chen’s divine sense barely touched it, and immediately felt an overwhelming sense of insignificance as if glimpsing the vast universe.

A fear spontaneously emerged.

And what he was seeing was only a tiny part of Jiuzhou Immortal City.

This immense Heavenly City resembled a prehistoric behemoth, quietly crouching above the land and beneath the firmament, containing boundless and unmatched terrifying power!

It is said that a Heavenly-Level Immortal City is the last bastion for human cultivators; in times when the Haotian Realm faces destruction, it could protect the cultivators to survive the great calamities of heaven and earth, and even escape to other worlds.

“This Taoist friend, please.”

Just as Wang Chen was immersed in the splendor of Jiuzhou, captivated and entranced, a middle-aged cultivator came over with a smile, bowed to him and said: “I am Wei Tongfang. May I ask, is this your first time to Jiuzhou Immortal City?”

With a focused gaze, Wang Chen immediately knew the intention of the other party.

He smiled and replied courteously, “My surname is Wang, may I know what advice you have for me?”

Although the other party bore no malice, Wang Chen was also not about to disclose much about himself; in fact, both his current cultivation level and appearance were a disguise.

“So, it’s Taoist Friend Wang.”

Wei Tongfang spoke warmly, “I am a local from Jiuzhou, having grown up in this Immortal City from a young age. I’m very familiar with all aspects here. Whatever task Taoist Friend Wang intends to accomplish, I can provide assistance.”

Wang Chen nodded and got straight to the point, asking, “How about the spirit stones?”

Guides, middlemen, local influential figures—people like Wei Tongfang, who thrive on local support, exist in every Immortal City.

However, a Golden Core True Person delving into such business is probably something you’d only find in Jiuzhou Immortal City.

Such figures have their own way of survival and a reason for their existence.

But they cannot be fully trusted.

“That’s easy to discuss.”

Wei Tongfang, all smiles, pointed to a nearby teahouse and said, “Taoist Friend Wang, shall we go over there and discuss in detail?”

Wang Chen thought for a moment before nodding and saying, “Good.”

Thus, the two headed to the teahouse and took a seat. Wang Chen ordered a pot of Spiritual Tea and two dishes of dried fruit.

The price was about three times that of Luodu Immortal City, simply exorbitant without room for negotiation!

“I apologize for the costs,”

Wei Tongfang said apologetically, but his movements of pouring tea and grabbing fruit were not slowed at all, not minding his dignity or reputation as a Golden Core True Person.

Wang Chen thought for a moment, then sipped his tea and said, “Taoist Friend Wei, I have come to Jiuzhou Immortal City this time because I wish to travel to the Lower Realm. May I ask if you have any such channels or information?”

Wang Chen had done some prior investigation, and knew that applying to the Nine States Immortal Alliance for the qualification to descend to the Lower Realm was a very troublesome matter.

But the specifics of this trouble and the underlying methods were completely unknown to him.

“The Lower Realm?”

Wei Tongfang immediately seemed taken aback.

This Golden Core True Person struggled to swallow the dried fruit in his mouth and widened his eyes, asking, “Taoist Friend Wang, are you serious?”

Wang Chen nodded: “Of course.”

Wei Tongfang hesitated for a moment, then stretched out a hand showing five fingers, “Fifty Middle Spirit stones, and I can tell you everything I know, guaranteed to be worth the price!”

“Okay.”

Wang Chen, not bothering to bargain, directly slapped fifty Middle Spirit stones onto the tea table.

Wei Tongfang’s eyes lit up as he immediately collected all the spirit stones into his pouch.

Wang Chen noticed that the other party was using a Storage Bag.

It should be noted that Wang Chen himself had long since stopped using such things and had even given Su Ziling a Sumeru Ring.

This local Golden Core of Jiuzhou clearly didn’t have it easy, no wonder he resorted to such means of making a living.

But outwardly, Wang Chen remained impassive, listening carefully to Wei Tongfang as he described the situation regarding the Lower Realm.

And as he had anticipated, there were indeed some significant issues!

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