Chapter 00390: Entering Jinyun Immortal City
# Entering Jinyun Immortal City
Chapter 390
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 390: Entering Jinyun Immortal City
"Up ahead is the Qingfang Immortal Domain. Should we take a look inside, or head straight to Void Island?" Mou Yichen asked from the deck of the mountain-shaped flying treasure.
As they neared the Qingfang Immortal Domain, the four of them had stopped cultivating and were now standing on the deck, observing the surrounding void.
Lan Xiaobu pondered for a moment before saying, "I suspect that the Void Stones outside Void Island won't be peaceful. It's likely that battles for territory will break out frequently..."
Mou Yichen quickly interjected, "That's impossible. The positions of the Void Stones outside Void Island have already been allocated. Our Nine Swords Immortal Mountain also has a spot. Once these territories are divided, no one would dare to disrupt them, or they'd make enemies of everyone."
Lan Xiaobu sneered, "Mou Daoyou, if I weren't cooperating with you, or if your Nine Swords Immortal Mountain didn't have a spot on the Void Stones, do you think I wouldn't try to seize it?"
Mou Yichen was momentarily stunned.
Although he had traveled with Lan Xiaobu, he didn't know much about the man's character.
However, Lan Xiaobu had managed to secure the position of the Five Realms King without even being an Immortal Emperor.
He even had several Immortal Emperors under him, and the two former Immortal Court Kings of the Five Realms Immortal World were willing to serve under him.
This showed that the current Five Realms King was no pushover.
Even if Lan Xiaobu wasn't a pushover, he surely wouldn't dare to seize territory on the Void Stones—unless he had a death wish.
Before Mou Yichen could respond, Lan Xiaobu continued, "Let me tell you, I would absolutely seize it. Not only would I, but those Immortal Domains that didn't get a spot would do the same."
Gong Yunqi chuckled, "That's only natural. If you don't seize it, you won't even have an Immortal Domain left. Who would care about rules or survival at that point?"
Mou Yichen felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
That's right—if you don't seize it, you won't even have an Immortal Domain left.
Who would care about rules, order, or survival?
In that case, even his Nine Swords Immortal Mountain's territory might not be safe.
Seeing that Mou Yichen was starting to understand, Lan Xiaobu added, "So even if no one is seizing the Void Stones outside Void Island now, someone will eventually try. Let's head to the Qingfang Immortal Domain first, find a place to settle, and prepare ourselves for the battles to come. Besides, the registration for the Chaos Secret Realm is also in the Qingfang Immortal Domain. There's no point in going to Void Island early."
The mountain-shaped flying treasure soon landed on the plaza outside the Qingfang Immortal Domain.
The plaza was filled with various flying treasures, and the entrance to the Qingfang Immortal Domain was packed with people.
Flying treasures were constantly arriving and departing in a hurry.
After asking Mou Yichen, Lan Xiaobu learned that the Qingfang Immortal Domain was truly generous.
Unlike the Five Realms Immortal World, where anyone entering had to be registered after Lan Xiaobu set up the protective formation, the Qingfang Immortal Domain didn't require any registration for visitors.
"Five Realms King, let's head to Jinyun Immortal City. It's the largest city in the Qingfang Immortal Domain, and the Qingfang Immortal Court Palace is also located there. The registration for the Chaos Secret Realm will also take place in Jinyun Immortal City," Mou Yichen suggested.
"Alright, let's go to Jinyun Immortal City. Mou Daoyou, for now, let's keep my identity as the Five Realms King hidden. Until the Chaos Secret Realm registration begins, I'll go by..."
Lan Xiaobu's first thought was to use the name Yan Chengjian, as he was quite used to it.
But then he realized that the Qingfang Immortal City likely had a branch of the Jiting Chamber of Commerce.
Without Zhao Gongming by his side, if he used the name Yan Chengjian, he might be recognized and cornered by the Jiting Chamber of Commerce.
Thinking this, Lan Xiaobu said, "I'll go by Qiao Aomu. Wait, I need to alter my appearance. Oh, Qiao Xing, show me a portrait of Qiao Aomu."
Qiao Xing quickly sketched a portrait of Qiao Aomu.
Qiao Aomu had risen from a Golden Immortal to a Great Luo Golden Immortal in a short time, earning the favor of an Immortal Emperor who took him as a disciple.
He had then left the Five Realms Immortal World, becoming quite famous in the process.
Although Lan Xiaobu could alter his appearance at any time using the Heavenly Pivot Transformation, he still went to his room and emerged half an incense stick later, now looking exactly like Qiao Aomu.
He altered his appearance because he was worried about running into someone who might recognize him.
After all, the Jiting Chamber of Commerce had people who knew Lan Xiaobu.
"Five Realms King, Qiao Aomu might also be in the Qingfang Immortal City. I heard he became a disciple of Qian Qiong and left the Five Realms Immortal World with him. Qian Qiong is definitely coming to the Qingfang Immortal Domain, so..."
Qiao Xing cautiously reminded.
As they disembarked from the mountain-shaped flying treasure, Lan Xiaobu stored it away and chuckled, "I'm counting on him to come find me."
Qiao Aomu wanted revenge against Lan Xiaobu, and Lan Xiaobu wanted to settle the score with Qiao Aomu.
To find the Yang Cauldron of the Soul Refining Cauldron, he needed to find Qiao Aomu.
If Qiao Aomu had been killed by Qian Qiong, then Qian Qiong would come looking for him once he heard the name Qiao Aomu.
"In that case, Qiao Daoyou, let's enter the Immortal Domain," Mou Yichen said, now feeling anxious.
Lan Xiaobu's reasoning was sound.
Although the Nine Swords Immortal Mountain was a decent sect, it wasn't a top-tier one.
If battles broke out over the Void Stones, the Nine Swords Immortal Mountain would be at a disadvantage.
On the plaza outside the Qingfang Immortal Domain, there were several teleportation arrays.
Major cities and sects within the Immortal Domain could be reached directly via these arrays.
Since Lan Xiaobu and his group weren't short on Immortal Crystals, they teleported directly to the outskirts of Jinyun Immortal City.
As soon as they stepped out of the teleportation array on the outskirts of Jinyun Immortal City, Mou Yichen's communication ring flashed.
He checked the message and his expression immediately changed.
"Is something wrong, Mou Daoyou?" Lan Xiaobu asked, noticing his expression.
Mou Yichen said urgently, "Brother Qiao, I need to return to my sect immediately. Once you're settled, please send me a message."
"Mou Yichen, that's not very considerate. We've traveled together all this way. If something's going on, you should at least let us know. What if it's related to the secret realm? At least we can prepare," Gong Yunqi said with a smirk.
Mou Yichen clasped his fists, "Brother Qiao was right earlier. The Void Stones are indeed in turmoil. As powerful experts from various Immortal Domains arrive, battles over territory have been breaking out constantly. My Nine Swords Immortal Mountain's territory has already been seized, and we've lost an Immortal Emperor."
Mou Yichen felt bitter.
He had finally found a partner to cooperate with, but now his bargaining chip was gone.
This Five Realms King wasn't someone to be trifled with.
If his Nine Swords Immortal Mountain had lost its territory, what was the point of cooperation?
Lan Xiaobu nodded, "Mou Daoyou, go ahead. Once we're settled, I'll send you a message."
In fact, this wasn't surprising.
If there were no conflicts, that would be strange.
When an Immortal Domain is on the brink of destruction, how can you expect its people to remain peaceful? With the opening of the Chaos Secret Realm, it was certain that the top experts from every Immortal Domain in the Immortal World would come out in full force.
Perhaps only he, the Immortal Court King of the Five Realms Immortal World, had brought just one Immortal Emperor and one Immortal King.
It wasn't that he didn't want to bring more—it was just that the Five Realms Immortal World only had two Immortal Emperors.
To be honest, those two Immortal Emperors had been lured over from the Mysterious Profound Immortal Domain.
Otherwise, the Five Realms Immortal World wouldn't have been able to send a single Immortal Emperor.
The only reason Lan Xiaobu had the confidence to come here wasn't his status as the Five Realms King, but his identity as a ninth-grade Immortal Array Emperor.
Otherwise, coming here would be suicide.
"Thank you, Brother Qiao," Mou Yichen said before hastily summoning his flying treasure and departing without even entering the city.
"Let's head into the city," Lan Xiaobu said, gesturing for Gong Yunqi and the others to follow as they walked toward the gates of Jinyun Immortal City.
"First-time visitors need to obtain a ten-year valid identity jade token. Each token costs one thousand high-grade Immortal Crystals, and you must state which Immortal Domain you're from and your name," the gate guard said, repeating the same lines he had to say countless times a day.
The higher-ups didn't allow signs, so he had to say it out loud.
"Qiao Aomu, from the Five Realms Immortal World," Lan Xiaobu said, handing over one thousand high-grade Immortal Crystals to the guard.
Behind him, Gong Yunqi and Qiao Xing also gave their names and paid the fee.
As for revealing that they were from the Five Realms Immortal World, Lan Xiaobu wanted to attract Qian Qiong's attention.
The three of them entered the city, and as they watched the bustling crowd of cultivators, Qiao Xing said with some concern, "Brother Qiao, I'm worried we won't be able to find a place to stay."
Lan Xiaobu smiled, "Don't worry. We definitely won't find a place, so there's no need to ask at the rest pavilions. Let's head to a slightly more remote area first."
Although they didn't know why Lan Xiaobu wanted to go to a remote area, Gong Yunqi and Qiao Xing followed his lead without question.
In the current Jinyun Immortal City, even the most remote areas were bustling with activity.
This was despite the fact that many low-level cultivators without connections couldn't leave their Immortal Domains to come here.
Otherwise, Jinyun Immortal City would be completely packed.
After half a day, Lan Xiaobu and his group arrived at a talisman shop.
The shop's business had clearly been poor.
Even with the influx of people into Jinyun Immortal City, there were only a few customers inside.
The highest-grade talismans on display were only third-grade, and their quality was subpar.
Even if someone was desperate for talismans, they probably wouldn't buy them here.
The shop wasn't large, but with so few talismans on display, it felt quite spacious.
Despite the lack of business, no one came to greet them when they entered.
A man who could have been either a clerk or the shop owner was lounging on an old rattan chair, reading an ancient book.
"Is the shop owner here?" Lan Xiaobu knocked on the counter.
The man on the rattan chair didn't even look up.
"The talismans are on the shelves. Take a look yourself, and let me know if you find something you like."
"Are you the owner? Is this your shop?" Lan Xiaobu asked.
The man still didn't look up.
"That's right."
Lan Xiaobu took out a ring and handed it to the man.
"Take a look at what's inside."
Seeing that Lan Xiaobu had paid first, the man immediately put down his book and grabbed the ring.
After scanning it with his divine sense, his jaw dropped.
"The things in here are enough to buy my shop..."
Not just enough—they were far more than enough.
"Exactly. I want to buy your shop," Lan Xiaobu said.
(That's all for today's update.
Goodnight, friends!)
(End of Chapter)