Lotus City, Southern Domain Palace of the West Sea Sect.
Xing meant cultivation, while gong referred to a palace. An immortal sect's palace was precisely the regional hub from which the sect guarded one territory!
Looking down at Lotus City from high above, the enormous immortal city resembled a green lotus floating upon a great lake.
The Southern Domain Palace was its lotus heart.
Gazing at the majestic immortal palace ahead, Wang Chen drew a deep breath and stepped onto the white jade stairs.
At the end of the ninety-nine steps stood two vermilion-lacquered palace doors studded with three hundred and sixty-five bronze knobs.
Two immortal crane statues stood before the doors. One lowered its head in search of food, while the other craned its neck in a soaring cry. Their white feathers and crimson crowns were lifelike!
"This is an important palace ground. Idlers are forbidden entry!"
The moment Wang Chen finished climbing the final step, two cold, piercing gazes fell upon him at once.
Two burly guards stood on either side of the palace gates.
Their faces were expressionless, carrying the indifference and ruthlessness of those who stood high above others.
Wang Chen immediately displayed his Identity Token and said in a deep voice, "Newly promoted Inner Sect Disciple Wang Chen, here to register at the Southern Domain Palace!"
The next instant, a strand of Divine Sense swept over him in a flash.
The Identity Token in Wang Chen's hand immediately emitted a faint glow, reflecting phantom images like runes.
That unknown and powerful Divine Sense swept past, and the two enormous palace doors slowly opened to either side.
The guards blocking the way stepped back and lowered their proud heads in unison.
To ordinary cultivators, they belonged to the foremost immortal sect, lofty and untouchable.
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