Chapter 1038

Chapter 1038: Luodu Immortal City

High above, Wang Chen soared on a streak of sword light, darting swiftly toward the southeast.

He had never ventured to Luodu Immortal City before, but he knew it was the sole Di-level immortal city within a radius of tens of thousands of miles. Rumors spoke of Golden Core cultivators as plentiful as rain, Yuan Ying cultivators in great numbers, and True Lords presiding over the city.

Wang Chen had once considered finding a secluded spot in the wilderness to cultivate, but without the protection of a formation as formidable as the Xuan Yuan Formation, he felt utterly exposed.

What if a passing Yuan Ying cultivator stumbled upon his hiding place?

Even if he dug hundreds of tunnels underground, escaping the wrath of a true immortal would be nearly impossible.

Though the odds of such an encounter were slim, Wang Chen was no longer the young cultivator he once was. With a small world in his possession and a future brimming with promise, he couldn’t afford to ignore the possibility of danger.

Indeed, the life of a loose cultivator was fraught with hardship, constantly threatened by unpredictable perils.

Natural Disasters and Man-made Catastrophes, Evil Spirits—no one could foresee what the next day might bring.

But with True Lords guarding Luodu Immortal City, safety was all but assured.

What’s more, the city boasted numerous caves rich in spiritual energy, ideal for secluded cultivation. Combined with the abundant resources available within the city, the conditions far surpassed those of the wilderness.

Given the choice, Wang Chen would gladly settle in the immortal city.

He flew thousands of miles in a single breath, and according to the map he had acquired earlier, Luodu Immortal City was now within reach.

Suddenly, a streak of light shot into the sky, appearing near Wang Chen.

A hoarse voice called out to him.

“Fellow traveler, please halt!”

Hmm?

Wang Chen’s eyes twitched involuntarily, and he immediately brought his sword light to a stop.

Seeing this, the newcomer brightened and said, “This fellow traveler… damn it!”

In an instant, Wang Chen’s figure flickered and vanished without a trace.

Caution was the key to survival, and regardless of the stranger’s intentions, Wang Chen had no desire to engage.

He had deliberately stopped to lull the other into a false sense of security, then activated “Leisurely Courtyard of Thousands of Miles,” teleporting himself a hundred miles away in a flash.

With ease, he left the pursuer far behind.

One step wasn’t enough; with a second and third step, he was hundreds of miles away.

Not far ahead, a grand and majestic immortal city came into view.

Luodu Immortal City had arrived.

Luodu was, without a doubt, the most magnificent cultivation city Wang Chen had ever laid eyes on.

From a distance, the city’s buildings and palaces were arranged in a harmonious yet irregular pattern, nestled among towering mountains. Strange peaks pierced the clouds, waterfalls cascaded thousands of feet, and celestial cranes soared through the air, creating a scene straight out of a fairyland.

Inside and outside the mountain city, streaks of light crisscrossed the sky as countless cultivators rode magical tools, spirit beasts, or flew on their swords, painting a breathtaking spectacle.

Even from dozens of miles away, Wang Chen could feel the spiritual energy in the region was far denser than anywhere else.

If the outskirts were this rich, the city itself would be beyond imagination.

Wang Chen noticed countless spirit fields to the south of Luodu Immortal City, interconnected by winding paths, with farms and shelters scattered like stars across the landscape.

He took a deep breath and flew toward the immortal city.

Just as Wang Chen was about to enter the city area, two streaks of sword light suddenly shot toward him, one on each side, blocking his path.

“Halt! Please present your immortal registry card!”

This time, Wang Chen did not panic, for he noticed that the two figures wore the same robe, likely members of the city’s guard.

Both were at a high-level Purple Palace cultivation level, yet instead of showing any respect for Wang Chen, who was at the Golden Core level, their faces bore expressions of arrogance.

After a moment of thought, Wang Chen produced his immortal registry card from Qianxing Immortal City and bowed, saying, “I am Wang Chen, a humble traveler visiting this esteemed place. May I inquire about the requirements for entering the city?”

He was unfamiliar with the rules of Luodu Immortal City and preferred not to feign knowledge, so he asked directly.

One of the guards glanced at Wang Chen’s card, frowned, and said, “This is the registry from Qianxing Immortal City, and it is not valid here in Luodu Immortal City. You need to obtain a temporary pass to enter.”

Not valid?

Wang Chen was somewhat surprised.

Since both Qianxing Immortal City and Luodu Immortal City belonged to the Nine States Immortal Alliance, their registries should, in theory, be mutually recognized, and there shouldn’t be a validity issue.

However, Wang Chen knew that arguing with them would be unwise.

He smiled and asked, “Where might I obtain a temporary pass?”

The guard gave Wang Chen a long look and then pointed to a nearby building, saying, “That is the household registration office for Luodu Immortal City. You can apply for your pass there.”

Wang Chen clasped his fists in gratitude, “Thank you, fellow traveler.”

He then flew toward the building the guard indicated.

The building outside the city stood five stories tall, perched on a hillside, looking quite unique.

Many cultivators came and went, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

When Wang Chen arrived, he didn’t go straight inside but walked around the area first, looking for a secluded spot. He decided to release Su Ziling from the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image.

Wang Chen intended to stay in Luodu Immortal City for a long time and was unsure of the requirements for registering in this city. He thought it best to bring Su Ziling along to settle both of their registrations at the same time and avoid future complications.

After giving Su Ziling a few instructions, Wang Chen took her into the so-called household registration office.

The hall inside the building was even more crowded, filled mostly with people like Wang Chen waiting to apply for temporary passes.

Wang Chen didn’t rush to stand in line; instead, he stood to the side and observed the situation. He then flagged down a miscellaneous worker, saying, “Excuse me, fellow traveler.”

The worker jumped in surprise, “Uh, esteemed one, how can I help you?”

With only a high-level Qi Training cultivation level, he felt small and nervous in front of Wang Chen, a high-level Golden Core.

Wang Chen smiled, “I am here to apply for a pass but am unsure of the process. Could you explain it to me?”

As he spoke, he slipped an Intermediate Spirit into the worker’s hand.

The worker gasped, “Ah!”

Perhaps he had spoken too loudly, drawing the attention of several nearby people.

The worker, quick-witted, promptly shut his mouth and tightly gripped the spirit stone.

For him, an Intermediate Spirit was not a small amount of money!

From there, the process went smoothly. Whatever Wang Chen asked, the worker answered, leaving nothing unsaid unless he truly didn’t know.

Now Wang Chen felt more assured.

It turned out that whether loose cultivators or registered outer city cultivators, anyone wishing to enter or exit Luodu Immortal City must carry a pass.

There are both temporary and permanent passes, requiring ten spirit fragments and one thousand spirit fragments, respectively.

The former was only valid for three days!

As for the registration question Wang Chen was most concerned about, he also received detailed answers.