Ruin City

Drunken Immortal Tower Pavilion)

He Liang, dressed in a long silver robe and wearing a silver half-face mask, sat at a table by the window.

The three-month period has arrived. I wonder if the Brother Hua' strength has improved?

I am willing to bet on this.

"Sir, would you like some food and drinks for your table?" a waiter asked as he approached.

He Liang glanced at him and said, "Wait a moment, one of my brothers hasn't arrived yet."

"Alright, sir, please feel free to ask if you need anything!"

Just then, Hua Qiang walked in from outside, glanced around, and then walked towards He Liang's table.

"Your Excellency the Inspector!" Hua Qiang clasped his hands in a respectful bow.

"Brother Hua, you're being too polite. We're brothers!" He Liang feigned displeasure.

"Alright, Brother He!" Hua Qiang didn't stand on ceremony and pressed his advantage.

"Haha, that's more like it!"

"Huh? Brother Hua, it's been three months and you've already reached the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm! Hahaha, good, that's great!"

"You'll gain even more from this journey to the Ancient Secret Realm!"

"Thank you for your kind words, Brother He, and for giving me this opportunity. I will certainly not let you down!"

"Okay, good!"

He Liang nodded in satisfaction, then waved his hand. "Waiter, bring me the wine and dishes, bring me the best wine and dishes in your restaurant!"

An hour later, the two left the restaurant after a satisfying meal. He Liang stretched out his hand, and a shuttle-shaped Cloud Boat appeared in his palm.

With a toss into the air and a few hand gestures, the Cloud Boat gradually grew larger, eventually becoming a 20-meter-long, 5-meter-wide flying vehicle that floated quietly in the air.

The two boarded the boat, Cloud Boat shot straight into the sky with a whoosh, disappearing into the clouds in the blink of an eye.

The Cloud Boat rose continuously through the clouds, and along the way, the layers of clouds, manipulated by the wind, transformed into shapes that left Hua Qiang in awe.

When attacked by some ferocious flying monsters, the Cloud Boat would smash them into bloody pulp.

After flying for two days, they arrived at the border between the First Heaven and Second Heavens of the Lower Three Heavens.

He Liang pressed a button on the Cloud Boat control panel, and the Cloud Boat was enveloped in a layer of gray substance. A sharp cone appeared on its head, and it suddenly crashed into the gray barrier in front of it.

The pointed head rotated rapidly, like a drill bit making a hole, creating a gray tunnel. The Cloud Boat drilled and moved inside the tunnel, then quickly healed, returning to its previous appearance.

After nearly half a day, the Cloud Boat successfully passed through the boundary wall and entered the Second Heaven.

Although Hua Qiang was inside the Cloud Boat, he could still feel that the immortal energy in this world was much denser than that in the next world.

As far as the eye could see, the auras of the birds and beasts were also much stronger.

The flying boat continued its ascent... After passing through an endless sea of clouds once more, it arrived at the boundary between the Second Heaven and Third Heaven.

He Liang used the same trick again and crossed the boundary wall.

As the Cloud Boat pierced the barrier of the Third Heaven, Hua Qiang suddenly felt a sharp pain in his eardrums.

Before their eyes, the Chaos seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant hand, and thousands of golden rays poured in, dyeing the Cloud Boat a shimmering gold.

He instinctively raised his hand to shield his eyes, but through his fingers he caught a shocking glimpse of what was happening.

— Countless translucent crystal islands floated in the entire sky, each island shimmering with starlight.

Seven-colored rainbow bridges span the islands, and celestial beasts traverse these bridges, their power surpassing that of the demonic beasts of the First Heaven by several times.

"Brother, this is the Third Heaven, the Myriad Islands Domain."

He Liang's voice carried a hint of awe as his fingertips slid rapidly across the control panel. The Cloud Boat's pointed tip slowly retracted, and the outer gray substance transformed into a stream of light that disappeared into the boat's hull.

Hua Qiang then saw clearly that below the Cloud Boat was a rolling, silvery, liquid sea of clouds.

From time to time, huge dragon heads emerge from the waves, their scales gleaming with a cold light, and each Dragon Breath can stir up towering waves.

Suddenly, the Cloud Boat trembled violently.

A crimson beast resembling a phoenix swooped down from the clouds, its wingspan reaching a full 100 meters, and its tail feathers ignited blue Karmic Fire wherever they swept across the sky.

He Liang's pupils constricted sharply, and his hands frantically tapped on the control panel: "Not good, it's the Boundary Guardian Immortal Bird Crimson Flame Phoenix!"

Before the words were even finished, crimson flames had already enveloped the Cloud Boat, the temperature so high that even the metal control panel began to twist and deform.

Hua Qiang felt as if his skin was being roasted by fire, and his Spiritual Power surged uncontrollably within him.

With a thought, the Fire Law spread across his body, and the violent and scorching Fire Power instantly became as docile as a kitten, gently licking every inch of his skin.

He Liang was drenched in sweat. He suddenly ripped open his shirt, revealing ancient silver runes on his chest. The runes shone brightly, transforming into a shield that blocked the flames three zhang away.

"Brother Hua, help me stabilize the boat!"

He Liang roared and pulled out three ancient bronze coins from his pocket, throwing them into the air.

The ancient coin floated and spun, emitting a series of chiming sounds, which actually suppressed the Crimson Flame Phoenix's attack.

Seeing this, Hua Qiang quickly steered the Cloud Boat to accelerate, but then the Crimson Flame Phoenix flapped its wings, and nine huge fireballs burning with raging flames appeared behind it, chasing after them like shooting stars.

Just as the fireball was about to hit the Cloud Boat, a dazzling light suddenly shone in front of it.

A fairy in white robes appeared from the clouds, standing on a purple lotus platform and holding Glazed Pure Water Vase.

With a casual wave of her hand, she poured out a blue curtain of water from her bottle, instantly annihilating the Crimson Flame Phoenix Fireball. Even the giant beast let out a terrified cry and fled in panic into the depths of the clouds.

Fairy Yi glanced at the Cloud Boat and said calmly, "Fighting is forbidden in the Myriad Islands Domain. You shall leave immediately."

Having said that, the lotus platform transformed into a stream of light and disappeared.

He Liang and Hua Qiang exchanged a glance, both drenched in cold sweat.

The Cloud Boat continued forward. Hua Qiang gazed at the islands gradually receding into the distance in the sea of clouds and sighed inwardly, "These Third Heaven heavenly beasts are truly terrifying."

What kind of challenges await him ahead?

Ruin City, suspended in the Southwest District Central Region the Three Heavens, is an enormous city woven from millennia-old mystic ice and gilded cloud patterns.

The city wall meanders like a dragon's spine, its surface shimmering with starlight-like brilliance in the rosy glow.

Giant floating islands are scattered throughout the city.

On the island, there are magnificent buildings with flying eaves and brackets, and silver waterfalls cascading down, forming a dazzling galaxy in the air.

There are also strange plants growing wildly, with glowing vines entwining the glass-like jasmine trees, rendering the entire sky a dreamy jasmine purple-pink.

Countless flying boats of various shapes float in the city.

Merfolk piloted pearl-adorned seashell boats, Elves rode on glass shuttles woven from moonlight, and Human Race cultivators darted about like shooting stars on flying swords.

The street is paved with warm, White Jade, and shops line both sides, their signs displaying various runes.

The Immortal Brew Shop was filled with intoxicating fragrance, the Spirit Beast Shop was filled with strange beasts that let out low growls, and the Magic Tool Pavilion was filled with flowing light, with Divine Weapon weapons and treasures floating in mid-air, radiating a captivating brilliance.

At the center of the gathering, on a huge floating plaza, merchants from various ethnic groups have gathered.

The Demon Race's stalls were filled with rare and exotic fruits radiating Spiritual Qi, Dwarves blacksmiths hammered out weapons that gleamed with a cold light under the sun. The Sea Race's coral lamps emitted a soft glow, illuminating the faces of the passersby.

Different races and languages mingled in the air, laughter, shouts, and the buzzing of magic collided and hummed together, creating a vibrant symphony.

As night falls, the entire Ruin City is illuminated by thousands of lights, with countless floating lanterns echoing the stars, as if a galaxy has fallen to Milky Way.

In the center of the city Cloud Peak Immortal Palace, a 33-story structure with a crystal dome reflecting the starry sky. Celestial music drifts through the air, and auspicious beasts circle overhead.

In room 1808, Nalan Yan stood by the window, watching the clouds drift and gather in the distance, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

He murmured to himself, "I wonder where that bastard is right now? I wonder if that scoundrel will come after me here?"