noffsinger Chapter 42 Giant Whale Carries City Across the Sea of Clouds, 36 Wards Suppress the Immortal City
Chapter 42 Giant Whale Carries City Across the Sea of Clouds, 36 Wards Suppress the Immortal City
Above the ferry crossing, pavilions and towers stretch out in succession, and countless sect flags flutter in the wind.
Cultivators came and went in an endless stream, their attire varied, creating a scene of bustling prosperity and grandeur for the immortals.
Xie Daoyun piloted the flying boat, following the regulations of the ferry crossing, and slowly descended.
The airship landed, and the four people disembarked one by one.
"Come with me!"
Master Xie Daoyun spoke calmly and took the lead, with the three following closely behind, walking along the wide white jade spiritual path.
Upon reaching the high platform at the ferry crossing, the scenery suddenly changed.
Deep within the sea of clouds, a colossal object floated silently in the air, obscuring the clouds. Its size was so great that it resembled a moving mountain.
"This is a Narwhal!"
The massive body of the cloud whale undulated slightly, and with each breath, it caused the surrounding sea of clouds to surge, and a deep, heavy roar echoed between heaven and earth.
Above the cloud whale's back was a palace complex, secured to its back by massive chains.
Li Ya stood on the high platform, gazing at the giant beast, his heart filled with awe.
Seeing the shock in his eyes, Xie Daoyun chuckled softly, "Disciple, you've certainly broadened your horizons today. This Cloud Whale Carrying the City is a unique wonder of the Southern Region. Once we ride the whale into the city and cross the sea of clouds, there will be even more spectacular sights to see."
Qin Xinru nodded gently, her gaze falling tenderly on Li Ya.
After the payment was settled, a servant came to pick you up and handed you four receipts that looked like talismans.
"The four esteemed immortals may use their tickets to rest and meditate at the Four Seas Abode!"
Master Xie Daoyun's Taoist robe fluttered slightly in the long wind as she continued, "Let's go!"
Of the four people, three were not yet able to fly and could only walk up the cloud ladder together.
The four stepped onto a lotus-shaped stone platform, and clouds rose from beneath their feet, supporting them.
Li Ya felt the clouds beneath his feet were soft and fluffy, and before he could think much about it, the clouds beneath his feet began to surge.
A hundred feet of empty space, arrived in an instant.
As soon as the clouds dispersed, they landed at the entrance to the Great City on the Whale's Back.
Stepping through the city gate, the world inside the city is a completely different realm.
Looking around, the streets and alleys unfold in a crisscrossing pattern. Buildings and shops stand side by side, varying in height and style.
The group finally settled down at Sihaiju in the city.
The four of them bought second-class tickets, which exempted them from the inn fee; first-class tickets were said to offer the benefit of staying in a private courtyard.
The third-class tickets, on the other hand, required either paying money to qualify or finding a secluded corner in the city to sleep on the ground.
Seeing the radiant expressions on the three faces, Xie Daoyun guessed they had been wanting to go out for a stroll for a while, and patiently said:
"The city is a melting pot of all sorts of people. The three of you must act with caution and not easily trust the words of unfamiliar cultivators. If anything happens, it's best to take a step back for now..."
Be careful when you're out and about!
She carefully reminded them one by one, as if afraid that the three children would be abducted.
"Disciple obeys..."
The three responded in unison, and then walked out of the inn side by side.
The three strolled leisurely through the bustling celestial marketplace suspended above the sea of clouds in the heavens.
As Li Ya walked along, he saw nothing but the sights and sounds of the Immortal Market that he had never seen before. His gaze slowly wandered, and he quietly observed the scenery in all directions.
Just then, the entire city suddenly trembled slightly, followed by a long, low hum.
"Moo..."
A low hum spread slowly, echoing above the sea of clouds.
"The Narwhal is about to move!"
If you look down from the sea of clouds in the heavens, you can see this floating cloud whale, with all the cloud-patterned restrictions around its body activated.
It caused the surrounding sea of clouds to surge and the spiritual energy to vibrate continuously.
On the streets, most of the cultivators who came and went remained calm and composed, each going about their own business without the slightest panic or agitation.
It seems they've long been used to it.
A moment later, an immense and unparalleled thrust suddenly erupted from beneath their feet.
The entire City of Cloud Whales was like a shooting star streaking across the sky. The sea of clouds that had been flowing slowly just moments before instantly turned into blurry white shadows, rushing past in the field of vision.
Between heaven and earth, only a wisp of cloud remains.
The three of them strolled around the city, intending only to broaden their horizons.
They then went up to the city wall, leaned on the railing, and gazed into the distance, quietly observing the magnificent scenery of the heavens.
The sky alternates between light and darkness, and dawn and dusk change in an instant.
A magnificent day's voyage passes in the blink of an eye.
The next day, as dawn broke, the clouds transformed into a golden sea.
At the horizon, the outline of a magnificent city slowly unfolds.
The city was neither built on mountains nor on earth; it was suspended in mid-air above a great marsh.
Its form is majestic and imposing, with ancient patterns flowing all over it and countless spiritual lights intertwined, steadily supporting the entire Dugu City.
"This is Dugu City!"
"Absolutely!"
Xie Daoyun looked in the direction of Dugu City and slowly explained the origin of the matter.
"Dugu City was not built by the Dugu family, but was excavated from an ancient site."
"The first patriarch of the Dugu family gradually refined and transformed it, eventually forming the thirty-six wards of Dugu City as we know them today."
"The Thirty-Six Wards are outwardly markets, concealing their sharpness and power."
"Once the seal is broken, there will be thirty-six enormous treasures, each of which has completely preserved the ancient formations and has the power to change the color of the heavens and earth."
Upon hearing this, a thought popped into Lu Liya's mind: "May I ask, Master, is that Baiyujing, called Jing, also a massive magical artifact?"
She nodded and said, "Baiyujing has twelve levels. It is said that each level is guarded by a powerful figure. After the destruction of Tianhe Sword Sect, the last sword master gave Baiyujing twenty peerless immortal swords."
Each floor contains a sword, nourished and blessed by the Daoist essence of Baiyujing, and refined by the master over many years. If any external demons invade, one can wield the immortal sword to slay the enemy.
Li Ya thought to himself: Isn't this a strategic-level magic weapon?
While ordinary cultivators are still refining small magical artifacts, these powerful forces have long possessed ancestral, gigantic magical artifacts.
It's like you're still forging iron, hoping to create a divine weapon, while these powerful forces have already been dominating the world with their massive spaceships.
The cloud whale gradually slowed down, broke through the last layer of cloud barrier, and hovered a hundred feet away from Dugu City.
Once it came to a complete stop, two bronze chains, as strong as dragons, slowly rose from Dugu City and tightly fastened to the cloud whale.
The chains were unfazed by the gale. Jade steps appeared out of thin air between the two chains, protected by spiritual light, keeping the gale outside the jade steps.
Li Ya stood within the jade railing of the Cloud Whale City wall, facing the wind.
All my previous understanding of the immortal path in this world has been shattered. What I have seen in the past two days is truly unimaginable.
"That is?"
A thunderous roar echoed across the sky, followed by a gust of air that pushed aside the clouds.
Everyone looked up.
A hole was punched through the sea of clouds, and a colossal object slowly emerged.
A massive mountain peak was cut in half, and an ancient palace stood prominently atop it.
Surrounded by colorful rays of light, it stirred up the surrounding spiritual energy, truly a magnificent sight.
"Who is this esteemed Dharma master who has graced us with their presence?"
The cultivators on the cloud whale exclaimed in surprise, and soon someone recognized the origin of this giant peak.
"This is the Tai Xuan Dao! It is the Tai Xuan Peak of the Tai Xuan Dao."
Tai Xuan Dao is one of the most prominent sects in Zhongzhou. The presence of Tai Xuan Peak signifies at least a personal descent from the Purple Mansion.
"By Dao Ancestor, the Tai Xuan Dao is a giant with a history spanning ten thousand years..."
Xie Daoyun tilted her head back, revealing her fair neck, and exclaimed, "Tai Xuan Dao is a sect that possesses five first-grade Golden Elixir techniques."
"Five paths! What profound knowledge this is!"
"yes!"
"Our Yunfu Sect follows the path of Jia Wood Azure Dragon Thunder Star Pill. If we are fortunate enough to produce a Purple Mansion True Person, that would be quite good. If we can achieve the third grade of Golden Core, then our ancestral hall will truly be filled with auspicious smoke."
The Tai Xuan Dao Palm Yang Five Elements First Grade Golden Elixir Method is an inescapable hurdle for cultivators of the Five Elements in the world.
Geng Metal White Tiger Gangxu Elixir, Jia Wood Azure Dragon Thunder Chen Elixir, Ren Water Black Tortoise Mysterious Child Elixir, Bing Fire Vermilion Bird Flaming Wu Elixir, Wu Earth Hook Chen Kunwei Elixir.
Li Ya was familiar with the Five Elements Golden Elixir, and he tentatively asked, "Master, is it possible to cultivate all five elements simultaneously?"
Everyone looked over.
"Sure, let's see if you can fix it!"