Chapter 1038: 1038 Luodu Immortal City

High above, Wang Chen guided a streak of Sword Light, flying southeastward.

Wang Chen had never been to Luodu Immortal City before, only knowing that it was the only “Earth-tier” Immortal City within tens of thousands of miles. It was said that Golden Cores were as common as raindrops and Nascent Souls gathered in groups, with even Divine Transformation True Monarchs in residence.

Previously, Wang Chen had thought about finding a place in the uninhabited wilderness to cultivate but without the protection of an array like the Six Harmonies Profound Origin Great Formation, there really wasn’t a sense of safety.

Perhaps some Nascent Soul might just happen to pass by at any time, then discover his hiding place…

Even if Wang Chen dug out hundreds of secret tunnels underground, he might not be able to escape the strike of a True Immortal!

While the chance of such a situation occurring was very small, he was no longer the minor cultivator he used to be. Holding a small world in his hands, his future was bright and limitless; he had to consider the possibility of the ‘what ifs.’

In fact, as a Loose Cultivator, his situation was extremely difficult, prone to all kinds of danger.

Natural disasters, human calamities, Demons and Evil Wraiths – no one could predict tomorrow!

And with the Divine Transformation True Monarchs sitting in Luodu Immortal City, the safety coefficient was naturally top-notch.

Most importantly, the Immortal City had many Cave Mansions that gathered Spiritual Energy, which were the most suitable for in-depth and dedicated cultivation. Together with the various resources in the city, the conditions were countless times better than the wilderness.

Given a choice, Wang Chen would still prefer to settle in the Immortal City.

He flew out thousands of miles in one breath and, according to the Geomantic Chart he had purchased before, Luodu Immortal City was no longer far away.

Suddenly, a streak of light shot up into the Firmament and appeared near Wang Chen.

A hoarse voice followed into his ears.

“Fellow Daoist, please halt!”

Huh?

The corner of Wang Chen’s eye involuntarily twitched, and he immediately stopped the Sword Light and came to a halt.

Seeing this, the newcomer was heartened and spoke, “This fellow Daoist… Damn!”

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

It’s better to be safe than sorry; regardless of whether the other person was friend or foe, and for whatever reason they wanted to talk to him, Wang Chen didn’t want to pay attention.

He intentionally stopped to let the other party lower their guard, then used “Wanli Free” to teleport a hundred miles away in one step.

He easily shook off the other party.

One step was definitely not far enough, but two steps, three steps, and he had escaped several hundred miles.

Not far ahead, a majestic and spectacular Immortal City came into Wang Chen’s view!

He had arrived at Luodu Immortal City.

Luodu was undoubtedly the most magnificent Immortal Cultivation city Wang Chen had ever seen.

From a distance, one could see layers of pavilions and palaces distributed amongst the vast mountains; steep peaks rose abruptly, shrouded in clouds and mist, with waterfalls dropping thousands of feet and Immortal Cranes soaring, resembling a fairyland.

Inside and outside the mountain city, streaks of light crisscrossed, constituting the countless cultivators wielding Magic Artifacts, Spirit Beasts, or directly practicing Sword Flight – the scene was spectacular!

Even from dozens of miles away, not having fully approached the Immortal City yet, Wang Chen could feel that the concentration of nature’s Spiritual Energy in this region was much higher than in other places.

If the outskirts were already like this, then the situation inside the city went without saying!

Wang Chen noticed that to the south of Luodu Immortal City, there were countless Spirit Fields, with pathways intersecting, and farmsteads and cottages spread out like stars across the sky.

He took a deep breath and flew towards the direction of the Immortal City.

Just as Wang Chen was about to enter the Immortal City area, two streaks of Sword Light suddenly shot towards him, intercepting him from left and right.

“The approaching person, halt! Please present your Immortal Registry Plate!”

This time Wang Chen didn’t panic, because he saw that the other party was wearing identical robes and were likely members of the city guards.

Both of them were of High-Order Purple Mansion Cultivation Realm, but when facing Wang Chen, a Golden Core, there was not the slightest hint of respect, and their faces even showed an air of arrogance.

After pondering for a while, Wang Chen took out the Immortal Registry Plate he had been issued in Thousand Star Immortal City and then, with a bow, said: “I am Wang Chen, a visitor to this treasured land for the first time. May I ask what regulations are there for entering the city?”

He really had no idea about the rules of Luodu Immortal City and did not wish to pretend to understand and become the laughing stock, so he simply asked directly.

A guard of the Immortal City glanced at the Immortal Registry Plate in Wang Chen’s hand and frowned, saying, “This is the Immortal Registry Plate of Thousand Star Immortal City, it’s not compatible with our Luodu Immortal City. You need to apply for a temporary pass to enter.”

Not compatible?

Wang Chen was somewhat surprised.

Since both Thousand Star Immortal City and Luodu Immortal City are part of the Nine States Immortal Alliance system, the Immortal Registers should be mutually recognized and there shouldn’t be an issue of incompatibility.

But Wang Chen was very clear that arguing with the other party was the least wise choice.

He smiled and asked, “Then may I ask where to apply for the temporary pass?”

The other party looked at Wang Chen deeply and then pointed at a pavilion not far away, saying, “That is the external office of Luodu Immortal City’s Household Registration Office. You can go there to apply.”

Wang Chen cupped his hands: “Thank you, fellow Daoist.”

Having said that, he flew toward the pavilion indicated by the other party.

This city-external pavilion stood five stories high, perched upon a hillside, sticking out distinctly on its own.

And many cultivators coming in and out were quite numerous, bustling and lively.

Arriving at the place, Wang Chen did not enter directly, but rather circled around the vicinity and found a secluded spot with no people around, and released Su Ziling from the True Form Chart of the Mystical Mirage Dragon.

He planned to live in Luodu Immortal City for the long term and was unclear about the requirements needed to apply for residency in this Immortal City. He thought it best to bring along Su Ziling and try to settle both their residency issues at once, to avoid future trouble.

After giving Su Ziling a few instructions, Wang Chen took her into the so-called external office of the Household Registration Office.

The hall inside this pavilion was even more bustling, with most people there for the same reason as Wang Chen–to apply for a temporary pass.

Wang Chen was not in a hurry to queue, so he stood to one side and observed, then stopped a cultivator who performed general duties: “Excuse me, fellow Daoist.”

The other party was startled: “True–True Person, what is it you require?”

He was merely at the high tier of Qi Cultivation, and facing Wang Chen, a High-Order Golden Core, naturally resulted in feeling intimidated and somewhat frightened.

Wang Chen smiled and said: “I am here to apply for a pass, but I do not know the procedure. Could fellow Daoist explain it to me?”

As he spoke, he handed a Middle Spirit Stone to the other party.

The general hand was taken aback once more: “Ah!”

Perhaps the sound was a bit loud, attracting the attention of many onlookers.

The general hand was still quick-witted and promptly shut his mouth.

He held onto the Spirit Stone tightly in his hand.

A Middle Spirit Stone was, for him, not a small sum!

What followed was straightforward. Whatever Wang Chen asked, the general hand answered without reserve, covering all details.

Unless, of course, there was something he truly did not know.

Now Wang Chen had a clear understanding.

It turns out that outsiders, whether Loose Cultivators or registered external city cultivators, must carry a pass when entering and leaving Luodu Immortal City.

The pass comes in two types: temporary and long-term, costing ten Low Spirits and one thousand Low Spirits, respectively.

The former is only valid for three days!

As for the residency issue that Wang Chen was most concerned about, he also got a detailed answer.

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The second update is delivered.