A Grand Show

Gu Yuanqing became even more curious about the existence of the Ancient Realm.

In his understanding, many Void Heaven Cultivator from the Exquisite World would enter it, where there were both great opportunities and great dangers, yet there were so many mortals inside.

The further out you go, the more people you see.

A quarter of an hour later, led by Mei Lisan, the two arrived at the front of a city.

This city is very majestic, with walls over a hundred feet high, made entirely of Green Stone, and faintly glowing with the light of Formation.

Gu Yuanqing felt a chill run down his spine. This kind of city wall could not have been built by Ordinary Person; it must have been the work of Cultivator.

Soldiers stood on and off the city walls, all clad in helmets and armor, holding long spears and carrying broadswords at their waists.

These soldiers all possessed cultivation, with the weakest being at the Dao Embryo Realm. Moreover, regardless of their weapons or armor, they all had Spiritual Qi gathered around them, clearly indicating that they were all standard magical Law Artifact.

The general guarding the city gate was a cultivator at the Divine Platform level; his gaze was like lightning, sweeping over everyone entering and leaving without any scruples.

Mei Lisan chuckled and said, "Isn't it a little Taiyi from what you expected?"

Gu Yuanqing nodded slowly. "It is indeed Taiyi; the people here are extraordinary."

Mei Lisan, unusually serious, said, "Let me give you a piece of advice: once you come to this world, you can kill Cultivator from the Outer Realm, you can kill Demon Beast, but it's best not to kill the natives of this world, and absolutely do not kill soldiers of the Divine Dynasty."

"Divine Dynasty?"

"Indeed, the Great Wei Divine Dynasty. Let's go into the city. Forgive me for keeping you in suspense, but you'll understand these Daoist Friend naturally tonight," Mei Lisan smile.

Although Mei Lisan was Void Heaven Cultivator, he still entered in a queue.

Gu Yuanqing patiently followed behind, while secretly sensing his Physical Body and discovering that even here, he could easily return to his Physical Body.

Just then, Gu Yuanqing suddenly looked up and saw a streak of light descend from the sky and enter the city.

Mei Lisan also saw it, his eyes filled with envy. "Those are Celestial Person. Only Celestial Person have the right to enter the city directly. We Void Heaven Cultivator have to pay City Gate Tax to enter and exit. This is true in every world; only the strong have privileges."

Gu Yuanqing smiled faintly. He didn't feel much about the Celestial Person at this moment. He had killed quite a few in the Demon Realm. He had already explored Liaokong Resonance at the Divine Platform Realm, which meant he had already stepped halfway into the Celestial Person realm. All he lacked was time.

After a while, it was Mei Lisan and Gu Yuanqing's turn.

Mei Lisan took out two small, knife-shaped coins, each about the size of a two-finger, and handed them over, saying politely with a smile, "General, this is for the two of us."

The city gate guard glanced at the two men, then took out two Waist Token and handed them over, saying calmly, "Seven days. If you wish to remain in the city after seven days, go to the City Supervision Department to exchange your Waist Token."

Mei Lisan politely cupped his hands in greeting, led Gu Yuanqing into the city, and then handed over one of the Waist Token.

Gu Yuanqing accepted it. "Thank you, Daoist Friend. That coin just now didn't seem to be an ordinary item?"

Mei Lisan smiled and said, "Daoist Friend has a keen eye. This is an ancient Ancient Coin. It is used for transactions in this realm, just like Spirit Stone in the Exquisite World. You are new to this realm and probably don't have Ancient Coin. Consider this my treat. However, after seven days, Daoist Friend will have to find a way to exchange them yourself, since even I can only condense two of these coins per day."

"Oh? This is where the Cultivation Method was refined? I wonder how it was refined."

Mei Lisan untied the gourd from his waist, took a sip of wine, and said with a grin, "That's easy. I'll pass on this Condensation Method to Daoist Friend later. Come on, let me take you to find a place to stay. But let's make it clear now, I'm quite poor, so you'll have to pay Daoist Friend the lodging later."

"That's natural."

Gu Yuanqing followed Mei Lisan; the road here was quite wide.

The streets were adorned with flowers, teeming with people and bustling with traffic. Street vendors hawked their wares, creating a vivid picture of everyday life.

Everyone here is a cultivator; even the vendors exude the aura of Cultivator.

Gu Yuanqing's gaze quickly locked onto a luxurious carriage. Soldiers were clearing the way and protecting the carriage from both the front and the back, and the coachman was exuding the cultivation level of the Void Heaven Realm.

The car window opened, and a young woman wearing a white veil looked out through the window.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like autumn waters brimming with light, and her hair like flowing Dark Clouds. One glance was enough to make one stare intently at her.

Mei Lisan noticed Gu Yuanqing's gaze and lowered his voice, chuckling, "What, Daoist Friend, have you taken a fancy to this woman? But let me give you a piece of advice: don't mess with her. She's the daughter of the City Lord's Mansion's family, ranked in the top ten of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty's Flower Ranking. She's not someone we Cultivator can even dream of touching."

"Flower Ranking?" Gu Yuanqing was extremely surprised.

Mei Lisan chuckled, but said nothing more.

Gu Yuanqing always felt that his smile was a little strange.

The carriage slowly drove away, Mei Lisan led Gu Yuanqing to an inn, where they booked two rooms on the second floor and handed over two knife-shaped Ancient Coin.

The waiter led the two to their room.

Mei Lisan handed Gu Yuanqing a Jade Slip and said with a smile, "This contains the method for condensing Ancient Coin. Daoist Friend have read it."

Gu Yuanqing cupped his hands in greeting. "Thank you, Brother Mei. I wonder how much this method is worth? I can't possibly take advantage of you for nothing."

Mei Lisan waved his hand and said, "No rush, no rush, it's not worth much money, we can talk about it later. Daoist Friend Daoist Friend, take a look first, but it's best not to spend too much time on it, after all, there's a good show tonight."

"A good show?"

"Excellent, a good show, a grand spectacle. Daoist Friend, you'll find out tonight." Mei Lisan laughed heartily, then said, "I intend to cultivate my Divine Soul in seclusion, for in this Ancient Realm, the Divine Soul are of utmost importance."

After he finished speaking, he turned and went into the house.

Gu Yuanqing frowned slightly, then went into his room. Once inside, he discovered that the room was also protected by Formation; once the door closed, it formed a perfectly intact Grand Formation.

He sat in the room, looking at the wall as if trying to see Mei Lisan across from him. Although they were separated by a wall, he couldn't hear a single sound from the other side.

"Is it going to be a big show?"

Gu Yuanqing only felt that Mei Lisan's expression was a little strange, but it didn't seem to have much malice.

He tried to connect with his Physical Body again and found that he was still closely connected to Physical Body and could leave at any time. He chuckled and said, "Then let's see what kind of show it is!"

Then, Gu Yuanqing sent his Divine Sense into the Jade Slip, and a Cultivation Method quickly appeared in his mind.

Gu Yuanqing still Empowerment the advantage of comprehension, and this Cultivation Method was not complicated; he understood it in just a moment.

"The Vital Energy in this realm seems to differ from that of the Outer Realm. The so-called Ancient Coin are actually formed by condensing Dao Resonance onto the Vital Energy through the aid of the Divine Soul. This is indeed extremely taxing on the spirit."

Gu Yuanqing was not in a hurry to try. Since he had just arrived in this place, maintaining the Perfection of his Divine Soul was the best choice. Besides, as Mei Lisan said, the night would probably not be too peaceful.

He sat down cross-legged, calming his mind and Divine Soul, and quietly waiting for time to pass.

In the blink of an eye, the Great Sun set and night deepened. Mei Lisan knocked on Gu Yuanqing's door.

Gu Yuanqing opened the door.

Mei Lisan said with a smile, "Daoist Friend, the show is about to begin! Come on, let's go up to the roof and take a look."

Curious, Gu Yuanqing followed him onto the roof.

Gu Yuanqing looked around at the peaceful and bustling Ancient City and couldn't help but ask, "Daoist Friend, are you still keeping me in suspense at this time?"

Mei Lisan looked up and said, "No rush, no rush, we'll be there soon."

Gu Yuanqing remained wary, and in the blink of an eye, his pupils contracted. He saw a Full Moon slowly rise, and as the moonlight shone down, the Ancient City before him suddenly transformed...