Dao One Sacred Ground

As Li Changqing approached the entrance of the Dao One Sacred Ground's residence, the two guards, seeing that Li Changqing possessed the cultivation level of the Four Extremes, slightly restrained their imposing aura.

But Li Changqing could sense that they still looked down on him deep down.

One of the guards stepped forward and said calmly, "Who goes there? What brings you to our Dao One Sacred Ground?"

The guard didn't give Li Changqing a friendly look, so Li Changqing naturally wouldn't give him a friendly look either.

Even if this angers the guard, so what? Li Changqing can simply unleash his full power.

With Li Changqing's current strength, he is, on the surface, the strongest in the entire Big Dipper.

Even if there are self-proclaimed Saints within the Dao One Sacred Ground, Li Changqing doesn't believe that such a trivial matter would cause them to Saint and deal with him.

Li Changqing said calmly, "My name is Li Changqing, a rogue cultivator. I have come here to borrow a Domain Gate Dao One Sacred Ground to travel to the Southern Region."

The guard pointed to the crowd waiting at the entrance of the camp and said, "Go wait over there. Someone will come to take you to the Domain Gate in a little while."

After listening, Li Changqing nodded and walked towards the crowd.

Among the crowd, the vast majority of cultivators were not very powerful, and seeing that Li Changqing was at the Four Extremes of cultivation, they subconsciously kept their distance from him.

Only a few people who were also at the Four Extremes of cultivation nodded to him, and Li Changqing nodded in response, but there was no verbal exchange. They were all quietly waiting for the people from Dao One Sacred Ground to lead them to the Domain Gate.

The crowd grew larger and larger, quickly reaching several hundred people, including independent cultivators and disciples from small sects.

They all had to cross the Void through the Domain Gate to reach other parts of the Big Dipper.

Before long, more than ten disciples of the Dao One Sacred Ground arrived. The leader was a middle-aged man with the cultivation of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, while the others were cultivators of the Four Extremes.

The cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm stood high in the sky and shouted sternly:

"Skyward City, only the Domain Gate of my Dao One Sacred Ground allows ordinary cultivators to use it, but this comes at a price. Those traveling to the Northern Region or Southern Region must pay ten catties of Source Stones, or something of equivalent value."

"If he wants to travel to Central Plains, Northern Plains, or Southern Range, the amount of Source Stone he needs will double. Finally, a word of advice: if you don't have enough Source Stone, leave now and come back when Source Stone have enough. Don't waste your time here."

After speaking, the Dragon Transformation cultivator raised his hand, signaling the other cultivators behind him to step forward and collect the Source Stones.

The cultivators from the Four Extremes dispersed, forming five teams, and shouted:

"Those heading to the Northern Regions, come here to exchange Source Stones."

"Those heading to the Southern Regions, come here to exchange Source Stones."

"Those going to the Central Plains, come here to exchange Source Stones."

The group of several hundred people gradually dispersed, with the largest number heading to the Central Plains, the Northern Regions, and the Southern Regions, each group consisting of at least a hundred people. Fewer people went to the Northern Plains and the Southern Range, with the combined number of those groups not even exceeding fifty.

Li Changqing waited quietly in the queue, waiting for his turn.

When it was Li Changqing's turn, he took out a spiritual herb and said, "I don't have enough Source Stones on me. May I use this instead?"

The disciples of Dao One Sacred Ground in front of Li Changqing stared wide-eyed, for no other reason than that what Li Changqing had taken out was a spiritual herb that was at least two thousand years old.

Li Changqing had no choice; he had absorbed all the Source Stones he had snatched from the Elder of the Light Jewel Holy Land, leaving none behind.

This two-thousand-year-old medicinal herb was already the least valuable item he possessed.

The fragrance of the medicinal herbs filled the air, immediately attracting the attention of the Dragon Transformation cultivator high in the sky.

He flashed in front of Li Changqing, snatched the spiritual herb from Li Changqing's hand, sniffed it, and stared intently at Li Changqing: "What's your name? Where did you get this spiritual herb?"

Li Changqing raised an eyebrow. He sensed a hostile aura. This Dragon Transformation cultivator probably already knew that he had something even more valuable on him, and was trying to rob him by force.

However, Li Changqing didn't care, not even bothering to lift his eyelids, and replied indifferently, "Li Changqing. I obtained it by chance in a desolate Mountain Range. What, is there a problem?"

The Dragon Transformation cultivator was clearly very dissatisfied with Li Changqing's attitude, but he did not make a move. Instead, he directly accepted the spiritual medicine and said coldly:

"That would be for the best! You're going to the Southern Region, right? This spiritual herb can be used to offset the Source Stones. Any amount exceeding the cost will not be refunded. Just wait quietly."

The other cultivators who wanted to board the Domain Gate felt heartbroken for Li Changqing upon seeing this scene.

This is a two-thousand-year-old elixir. For some powerful cultivators at the Immortal Platform Realm who are nearing the end of their lifespan, consuming it can extend their lifespan. It is worth at least tens of thousands of kilograms of Source Stones.

Li Changqing actually handed over such a precious spiritual medicine, and it ended up in the hands of the Dao One Sacred Ground, with a high probability that he will never get it back.

If it were them, they could sell the spiritual herb in Skyward City first, and then use the Source Stones they got to ride the Domain Gate.

Li Changqing ignored the strange looks from the other cultivators and continued to wait.

After all the cultivators paid their fees, the Dragon Transformation cultivator collected all the Source Stones and other items, then looked at the crowd below and said:

"Opening Domain Gate consumes a great deal of resources, therefore, it will only Domain Gate when a sufficient number of people have gathered. Now that you have enough cultivators heading to the Northern Region, Southern Region, and Central Plains, simply follow your disciples at the front."

After he finished speaking, the three groups of cultivators were led to three different places.

Clearly, the Domain Gates leading to the Northern Region, Southern Region, and Central Plains are not in the same location.

The Dragon Transformation cultivator then looked at the remaining people. "Cultivators going to the Northern Plains and Southern Range, come back in five days. With this Token, you won't need to pay any more Source Stones."

As he spoke, he scattered dozens of Tokens into the hands of the waiting people, and then flew directly towards the tallest building in the very center of the camp.

This building is the residence of an Elder named Wanhua from the Dao One Sacred Ground. Elder Wanhua is a cultivator at the Immortal Platform Second Heaven.

Wanhua looked very old and withered, clearly not long for the future.

He was in charge of all affairs related to the Dao One Sacred Ground, including Skyward City and its surrounding areas.

Wanhua was meditating with his eyes closed in a room at the top of the building when suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Elder Wanhua, your subordinate Liu Yuan requests an audience."

Wanhua slowly opened his eyes. "Enter."

As soon as Liu Yuan entered, he immediately knelt down and bowed to Wanhua, then took out the two-thousand-year-old spiritual herb that Li Changqing had handed over.

Wanhua stared intently at the spiritual herb in Liu Yuan's hand, his calm eyes suddenly gleaming with golden light. He raised his hand, unleashing a powerful surge of Divine Power, and directly absorbed the herb. He became incredibly excited.

"This is a miraculous medicine that is at least two thousand years old; it can help this old man live for several more decades."

Composing himself, Wanhua accepted the elixir and slowly said:

"Your name is Liu Yuan, right? I've noted that down. You did a good job; that's a great achievement. If there's nothing else, you may leave."