Holy City

Holy City.

This is a city left behind from the Desolate era.

Countless major powers are stationed here; not only are there Sacred Lands and ancient families from the Eastern Wasteland, but even the immortal dynasties of the Central Plains and the Golden Family of the Northern Plains possess various properties within the Holy City.

Tianxuan Stone Workshop.

Six thousand years ago, the Tianxuan Sacred Land mobilized its entire sect to attack the Desolate Forbidden Zone, attempting to breach the Path to Immortality and contend for a lifetime of immortality.

In the aftermath, the entire Sacred Land was annihilated, with only a few disciples escaping by sheer luck. Unable to protect the assets of Tianxuan, almost all of their properties were carved up by other major powers.

This Tianxuan Stone Workshop is a rare exception.

"Living in the Holy City is no easy feat!"

"It is truly a strange affair that the Tianxuan Sacred Land occupies such a prime location yet hasn't been carved up."

Yao Xi was strolling with Fang Yang and his companion when she happened to pass by the Tianxuan Stone Workshop, remarking casually as she looked at the faded plaque.

"The Holy Maiden is correct."

"I hear that the Tianxuan Stone Workshop is now guarded by nothing more than a decrepit old man. Why don't I put up a thousand catties of Source and buy this stone workshop for Fairy Yao?"

As the Yaoguang Holy Maiden, even without intentionally putting on airs, her simple walk through the Holy City attracted a large crowd of admirers.

A fair lady is a gentleman's desire.

Even knowing that a Holy Maiden cannot marry outside her sect, they still showcased themselves as much as possible, hoping to gain her favor and create a beautiful memory.

"Truly courting death."

Fang Yang looked at the mastermind who wanted to buy the Tianxuan Stone Workshop and moved away from him without a trace.

Anyone with a brain should understand that the only reason such a dilapidated stone workshop still exists is that there is absolutely a reason for others to be wary of it.

Trying to buy it for a thousand catties of Source?

Heh.

"I'm going inside to take a look. The Tianxuan Stone Workshop was once extremely prosperous; perhaps there are some hidden gems left within."

Leaving those words behind, Fang Yang walked through the gates of the stone workshop.

After he left, Weiwei followed closely behind.

"Six thousand years have passed; what good things could possibly remain in the Tianxuan Stone Workshop? This little... brother is being far too whimsical."

Someone disparaged Fang Yang in a hushed tone.

"Fairy Yao, why don't we..."

Others were preparing to lead the way for Yao Xi to find another stone workshop for stone gambling, but before they could finish their sentences, they stopped abruptly.

They saw Yao Xi ignoring them, following behind Weiwei as she walked into the Tianxuan Stone Workshop.

Inside the stone workshop.

The once-majestic palaces had collapsed, and the ruins were overgrown with weeds. Not to mention comparing it to other stone workshops in the Holy City, even the most remote corners of the city were a hundred times better than this place.

Fang Yang stepped inside.

He had long since mastered a secret technique from the Source Technique Treasure Record known as the Source Heaven Divine Sense. He unleashed it now, observing in all directions, taking in all the Source energy within the stone workshop.

However, Fang Yang was in no rush to select stone materials. Instead, he approached the old man guarding the gate and asked politely:

"Elder, what is the price for the stone materials here?"

The old man's eyes were cloudy, and he looked as though he were in the twilight of his years, ready to pass away at any moment.

"One catty of Source per stone."

After a long while, he spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and low.

Fang Yang cupped his hands to show he understood, then went directly to select stones without further conversation, choosing not to continue chatting with this Tianxuan Saint.

Being a familiar face was enough.

Following the guidance of his Source Heaven Divine Sense, Fang Yang arrived at a patch of tall grass and saw a pile of miscellaneous stone materials.

These stones varied in size and had strange shapes; almost all of them were of the lowest quality. Occasionally, there were a few decent-looking ones, but they were too small to cut out any decent treasures.

He examined them one by one, using the methods from the Source Technique Treasure Record to turn the profound theories he had previously learned into genuine, practical Source technique mastery.

Weiwei followed closely behind. Upon seeing the old man at the gate, she offered a polite greeting before arriving at Fang Yang's side.

"You have quite a bit of fortune; how did you learn Source techniques in such a short time?"

Seeing him examining the stones with such seriousness, she asked.

"I was lucky enough to obtain a Source technique inheritance, and now I'm just putting it to the test."

Fang Yang had nothing to hide regarding this matter.

As long as he gambled on stones in the workshops from now on, it would be impossible to avoid others noticing that he possessed a profound Source technique inheritance.

Upon hearing this, Weiwei did not continue to press Fang Yang on how he had obtained the inheritance, but instead looked carefully at the stones on the ground.

She had never studied Source Technique.

But, she possessed the Immortal Spirit Eye.

Suddenly.

Weiwei looked at a fist-sized stone and realized she could not quite see through it, only faintly sensing a surge of vibrant life force within.

She had not learned Source Technique, but she understood that some stones naturally possessed illusions; even a Source Heaven Master could not guarantee that every stone opened would contain a treasure.

Therefore, she hesitated for a moment.

In that very instant, Fang Yang took the stone into his hands.

His Source Heaven Divine Sense probed the stone, detecting a faint, ethereal aura.

He did not discard it after a glance like he had with the previous stones; instead, he kept it in his hand while continuing to inspect others.

Seeing Fang Yang take the stone, Weiwei felt no annoyance at being intercepted. Instead, she moved to another spot, preparing to use her Immortal Spirit Eye to select a few stones to test her luck.

Even without studying Source Technique, surely she could pick out a few good stones with a pair of Immortal Spirit Eyes?

At this moment, Yao Xi walked in.

Seeing Fang Yang and Weiwei separate, she pondered for a moment before walking toward the former's location.

"What a dump."

"There's even a half-dead old man here."

A group of people followed behind Yao Xi into the stone workshop. Seeing the place looking like a ruin, many of them frowned.

"Brother Tuoba, you come from a family of Source Technique experts and have wide connections. Do you know the background of this guy named Fang Yang?"

"He is a Candidate Holy Son of Yao Guang Sacred Land. I heard that as soon as he broke through to the Four Extremities Secret Realm, he defeated a Candidate Holy Son named Li Rui and seized his status."

A young cultivator from the Tuoba Clan whispered to his friend about Fang Yang.

"That Li Rui must be too weak to be defeated by someone who just broke through?"

"There are no weaklings among the Candidate Holy Sons of Yao Guang. Rather than saying Li Rui is weak, it is better to say this Fang Yang is too strong."

The Tuoba Family cultivator did not underestimate Fang Yang; on the contrary, he understood that anyone capable of walking alongside Yao Xi must have extraordinary qualities.

"So what?"

"Even if his cultivation is strong, his Source Technique might not be refined. He is overestimating himself by gambling on stones in this dump; he will surely lose face, which gives Brother Tuoba a perfect opportunity to shine."

Facing his friend's instigation, the Tuoba Family cultivator felt it was improper, but he could not resist the temptation to display his superior Source Technique in front of the Yaoguang Holy Maiden.

After all, marrying a Holy Maiden.

Was a dream shared by many cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland.

Even though there were few instances in the history of the Eastern Wasteland where a Holy Maiden married an outsider, it could not dampen the burning hearts of the cultivators.

A cultivator who does not wish to marry a Holy Maiden is not a good cultivator.

Moreover, everyone who practices Source Technique aims to become a Source Heaven Master, naturally hoping to replicate the glorious achievements of the Source Heaven Master and find a Holy Maiden to be their confidante.

"I'll do it!"

The Tuoba Family cultivator gritted his teeth. He stopped following Yao Xi and began searching for stones throughout the workshop, preparing to step on Fang Yang to make Yao Xi look at him differently.