Several days later.
A sword light flew through the air, and Chen Changming, who was standing on the Flying Sword, looked grim, his mood plummeting to its lowest point.
After flying out of the mountains, he encountered several cities that were deserted. Everyone had evacuated, leaving the cities in ruins, with Demon Beast running rampant everywhere.
The dense Demonic Qi, like maggots clinging to bones, appeared in Chen Changming's field of vision from time to time.
"This is terrible. I never imagined that after ten years, the Chu Kingdom would have fallen to such a state..."
Chen Changming felt a pang of sympathy.
He was also a native of the Chu Kingdom, and seeing his country fall to such a state saddened him greatly.
But his strength is so weak, what help can he possibly offer?
Chen Changming was eager to know the situation at Cuixia Mountain, so he traveled far away from the direction of the Demonic Qi, constantly moving at high speed. When he got tired of flying, he would find a relatively safe place to land and circulate his internal Law Power to restore his magical power.
At this time, the Silver Thread Heart-Devouring Insect became his protector, guarding against sneak attacks from Demon Beast.
After flying for four or five days, he finally saw a heavily guarded city where cultivators were frequently seen entering and leaving.
He flew towards the city.
At this moment, his appearance was no longer the same as it had been in White Ape Village. When he left the mountains, he changed his appearance again and became a kind-hearted young man who looked to be in his twenties.
Therefore, no one in the world could recognize him.
As they flew closer, Chen Changming saw the name of the city.
Cangnan City.
He landed his Flying Sword when he was several hundred meters away from the city gate, and then walked towards the city gate.
Where do you come from?
At the city gate, Chen Changming was stopped by two Foundation Establishment guards. The two guards looked at Chen Changming warily and kept sizing him up.
"I am but a lone cultivator from the mountains. My cultivation grounds have been corrupted by Demonic Qi, and I have no choice but to seek refuge in Cangnan City..."
Chen Changming clasped his hands in a fist salute and said with great sorrow.
"Another unfortunate soul!"
A guard grinned and stretched out his hand, saying, "One thousand Spirit Stone to enter the city."
One thousand Spirit Stone?
Chen Changming was also startled. This was too outrageous! It was absolutely inhuman!
"One thousand Spirit Stone isn't expensive. We guard Cangnan City against Demon Beast, and our lives are constantly in danger. Charging one thousand Spirit Stone isn't much..."
The guard smiled faintly.
"Well, compared to life, it's not much."
Chen Changming deliberately sighed, obediently handed over a thousand Spirit Stone, and then entered Cangnan City.
Cangnan City, the streets are lined with shops and there is a considerable flow of people.
Chen Changming nodded silently, thinking to himself that Cangnan City was indeed well protected.
He found a tavern, ordered a few dishes and a pot of wine, drank by himself for a while, then gave the waiter a Spirit Stone and began to inquire.
"Waiter, I am a wandering cultivator from the mountains who came to Cangnan City seeking refuge. Could you tell me about the current situation in the Chu Kingdom, which is being invaded by Demonic Qi?"
Chen Changming said calmly.
Upon hearing about the Demonic Qi, the waiter's face darkened, and he sighed, "Sir, after the Demonic Qi Well Demonic Qi Well, Mysterious Yin Mountain infected a vast area of land. One-tenth of the entire Chu Kingdom's territory is shrouded in Demonic Qi, and the Demon Beast within Demonic Qi are attacking from all directions, affecting more than half of the Chu Kingdom..."
Ten years later, the area affected by Demonic Qi has become so vast?
Chen Changming was startled; it seemed that Cuixia Mountain no longer existed.
Composing himself, Chen Changming sighed and said, "I once knew a fellow Daoist from Cuixia Mountain, but I wonder what the situation is like over there?"
" Cuixia Mountain has long since fallen. The mountain lord True Essence Master also a rogue cultivator, just like you, sir. He led everyone on the mountain to retreat beforehand."
The waiter chuckled and said sheepishly, "I only heard it from someone else."
Chen Changming nodded.
This True Essence Master shrewd and cunning, valuing his life greatly. With such high cultivation, he certainly didn't want to die in vain, so when the Demonic Qi descended, he led his men to escape.
The thought that his Senior Sister should still be alive made Chen Changming feel much more at ease.
"Sir, are you not planning to join the Demon-Slaying Alliance?"
The waiter asked expectantly.
Chen Changming deliberately smiled bitterly and said, "My cultivation level is too low; I would have been cannon fodder anyway."
The waiter rubbed his hands together and smiled, "Sir, you've come to the right place if you're seeking refuge in Cangnan City. The Demon-Slaying Alliance now has Golden Core cultivator in charge and has established four major branches. Cangnan City is one of the cities protected by the Black Tortoise Division, so it's very safe..."
" Golden Core cultivator is in charge?"
Chen Changming was startled. Where did Golden Core cultivator come from in the Chu Kingdom? Could he be from elsewhere?
The waiter nodded. "Yes, they're said to be from a big city. They reorganized the Demon-Slaying Alliance and divided it into four major branches: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise."
"I see..."
Chen Changming nodded, feeling much more at ease.
Now that a Golden Core cultivator has come to the Chu Kingdom and integrated the Demon-Slaying Alliance, the disaster caused by this Demonic Qi Well can probably be withstood.
If he stays in Cangnan City to cultivate, it would be a good choice.
Even if the sky falls, there are always tall people to hold it up.
Thinking of this, Chen Changming gave the waiter another Spirit Stone and asked, "In Cangnan City, there should be cultivation cave abode for rent, right?"
"Yes, sir. You can go to the Cangnan Pavilion; they specialize in renting out all kinds of cultivation cave abode."
The waiter said with practiced ease.
Over the years, many cultivators have come to Cangnan City for refuge, and he has been frequently asked about it, so he is very familiar with it.
"Good."
Chen Changming nodded.
After leaving the tavern, he followed the waiter's directions and found his way to the Cangnan Pavilion.
"I want to rent a cultivation cave abode."
Chen Changming said to a young clerk at the counter.
The reason he chose the cave abode was not only because it matched his status Foundation Establishment cultivator, but also because the cave abode had a small Spirit Gathering Formation, which was very suitable for cultivation.
The young waiter, without even looking up, said, "The cultivation cave abode are full. Do you need a private cultivation room?"
"Want."
Chen Changming frowned, not expecting so many cultivators to come to Cangnan City for refuge.
"A single room costs two thousand Spirit Stone per year."
The young waiter raised his head, revealing a set of white teeth, and looked at Chen Changming with a half-smile.
"Two thousand?"
Chen Changming was stunned. This Cangnan Pavilion was really making a fortune through illicit means! He remembered that in Martial Spirit City, a single room only cost a little over three hundred Spirit Stone a year.
"A single room isn't bad either. If you want to book, do it soon, sir. The area outside is in chaos right now, with Demon Beast roaming freely. You might get eaten by Demon Beast..."
The young waiter crossed his arms, looking like he had Chen Changming completely under his thumb.
"Okay, I'll rent it for five years first."
After thinking about it, Chen Changming agreed.
He did have some Spirit Stone left, enough to cover such an expensive expense.
Now that he has sufficient resources for cultivation, he urgently needs a safe place to cultivate.
Cangnan City is under the protection of the Black Tortoise Division of the Demon-Slaying Alliance, so it should be very safe. Therefore, even if it costs more Spirit Stone, he feels it's worth it.
"You're a generous customer!"
The young man gave a thumbs up.