Joining Forces to Claim an Immortal City

On the northern frontier of Vajra Temple, the Human Race's most powerful sect in North Cold Continent...

"Come take a look! These are fine, century-old brown fruits. You can even refine them into artifacts."

"Third-Tier Tiger Demon bones! Whether you use them in medicine or steep them in wine, they're excellent spirit bones."

"Talismans! Third-Tier talismans!"

Heavenly Treasure City was a bustling market within Vajra Temple's territory, far more prosperous than Cold Wind City in the land-reclamation frontier.

If Cold Wind City carried an air of savagery, this place had the steady prosperity of deep roots.

Even its architecture was entirely different from that of Ice God Palace.

Buildings throughout Vajra Temple's territory were carved with lotuses and vajra reliefs. Heavy vermilion and gilded colors filled the eye, while Buddhist bells and incense burners stood everywhere. Smoke and the air of meditation mingled amid the magnificent clamor.

"Heavenly Treasure City is also known as Heavenly Treasure Market. Two Spirit Transformation Cultivators guard it year-round: one from Vajra Temple, and one guest elder."

In a redwood restaurant, four people disguised as Core Formation Cultivators sat at a table on an elevated terrace. They set up a soundproof barrier and quietly observed the city.

Even Lin Chang'an, who had smuggled himself into the Spirit Realm over a century ago, had never experienced Vajra Temple's architecture firsthand. This time, he was genuinely curious.

"This market really is bustling. It even surpasses Cold Wind City."

Wild Crane Wanderer cradled his spirit tea, eyes narrowed as he watched the wonders of the Spirit Realm. No one knew what was on his mind.

The Evil Blade Patriarch, bald and fierce-faced, gave a couple of savage chuckles, then raised his wine bowl and drained it in one hearty gulp.

"You scruffy old Taoist, say what you mean.