Emerging from Seclusion, an Immortal City

In an instant, a terrifying aura erupted from Li Yunjing's body, sweeping across the entire Azure Jiao Marsh and even extending further into the distance.

Golden lotuses descended from the sky, sweet springs gushed from the earth, hundreds of birds paid homage to the phoenix, and all beasts submitted.

A golden beam of light shot up from above Li Yunjing's head, piercing the sky.

Within the pillar of light, countless Heavenly Dao runes flowed, radiating a sacred and majestic aura.

Heavenly Dao bestows blessings!

This is a Heavenly Dao reward that only cultivators who have made Major Merit to Heaven and Earth can receive upon breaking through to the next level.

Li Yunjing awakened the Northern Darkness Ancestral Vein, giving the Tianyuan Continent hope of ascending to the Immortal Realm. This was a major breakthrough in the Dao Realm's status, and his merits were immeasurable. Therefore, the Heavenly Dao bestowed its most abundant blessings upon him.

Golden Light of merit fell like raindrops, not only pouring into Li Yunjing's body but also covering the entire vast territory under the Luozhen Sect.

Li Yunjing's aura quickly stabilized at the Dao Union Initial Realm.

His physical body, soul, and spiritual power were all comprehensively enhanced under the nourishment of the Golden Light of merit.

Meanwhile, the vast territory under the command of the Luozhen Sect experienced a surge in fortune under the blessing of the Golden Light of merit.

All the disciples felt a warm energy surge into their bodies, and their cultivation levels improved to varying degrees.

Those disciples who were breaking through their bottlenecks succeeded directly, letting out joyful cheers.

Even those Demon Race and alien tribes who submitted to the Heavenly Dao received blessings, becoming stronger and having longer lifespans.

After an unknown amount of time, the strange phenomena in the heavens and earth gradually subsided.

Li Yunjing slowly stood up, feeling the surging power of Dao Union within his body, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

The Dao Union Initial Realm has finally been achieved!

His current strength is more than ten times greater than when he Spirit Transformation Peak.

He could even fight against cultivators at the Dao Union Middle Stage or Late Dao Union Integration realm.

If he were to draw upon the power of the Northern Darkness Ancestral Vein, he could contend with even a cultivator at the Peak Dao Union.

"Congratulations on breaking through to the Dao Integration Realm!" Northern Dark True Spirit's voice was filled with heartfelt joy.

"Thank you for your help, True Spirit." Li Yunjing bowed deeply to the dragon shadow of the Northern Dark True Spirit.

Without the full support of the Northern Dark True Spirit, he could not have broken through to the Dao Integration Realm so quickly.

"This is all the result of your own hard work," Northern Dark True Spirit said with a smile. "I only helped you with a small favor. Now that you are a powerful figure in the Dao Integration Realm, the future of the Luozhen Sect is even more secure."

Li Yunjing nodded, walked to the entrance of the cave abode, pushed open the door, and went out.

The blinding sunlight streamed in, causing him to squint slightly.

How long had he been in seclusion? Li Yunjing didn't know; he had no sense of the passage of time.

It's unknown what changes have occurred outside during his seclusion.

The Grotto-Heaven was much the same as before, except there were many more people.

It seems that during his seclusion, the Luozhen Sect has recruited quite a few new members.

Li Yunjing left the Grotto-Heaven without attracting any attention.

As soon as Li Yunjing stepped out of the Grotto-Heaven, he immediately sensed that something was wrong.

The once-prosperous Azure Jiao Marsh is now bustling with people.

Moreover, Li Yunjing also saw a huge immortal city floating in the sky.

"This is..." Li Yunjing's eyes widened slightly, feeling incredulous.

The walls of that immortal city were hundreds of feet high, constructed from millennia-old Xuantie mixed with Earth Vein Crystal, and covered with dense earth vein runes, making its defensive capabilities incredibly terrifying.

There is a huge city gate in each of the four directions of the immortal city.

Above the city gate are four powerful characters: Luozhen Immortal City.

On either side of the city gate stood a ten-zhang-tall statue of a divine beast. On the left was Fire Dragon with its head held high, spitting flames, and on the right was Alligator Dragon coiled and playing in the water. They were lifelike and awe-inspiring.

Upon seeing this, Li Yunjing flew towards the Immortal City.

Outside the immortal city, there is a seven-colored rainbow light passage. Stepping on this passage is no different from stepping on the ground.

Follow the passage, and you will enter the Immortal City.

Li Yunjing followed the crowd into the immortal city. The first thing that caught his eye was a wide and straight central avenue, fifty feet wide, paved entirely with white jade, capable of accommodating hundreds of carriages side by side at the same time.

On both sides of the main road, there are rows of neat shops, including medicine shops, weapon shops, Law Treasure shops, material shops, inns, restaurants... you name it, they have it.

Merchants from all five continents opened their shops here, and the sounds of hawking and bargaining filled the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

The streets were bustling with people. There were disciples Luozhen Sect, cultivators from other sects, alien races from the Great Wilderness, and Demon Race cultivators who had submitted to the sect. Everyone lived together in harmony and joy.

At the end of the central avenue stands a magnificent palace complex. At the highest point of the complex is a viewing tower a hundred feet tall, from which one can overlook the entire Luozhen Immortal City and the beautiful Azure Jiao Marsh.

To the east of the Immortal City lies the commercial and trading district, where countless cultivators trade various Cultivation Resources every day.

To the west of the Immortal City lies the cultivation area, which contains thousands of cultivation rooms of various levels, dozens of martial arts arenas, and a Trial Tower that reaches a height of ninety-nine stories.

The Trial Tower was built by the Luozhen Sect at great expense of manpower and resources. Each floor has different challenges, and disciples can improve their strength and obtain generous rewards by challenging the Trial Tower.

Of course, cultivators from other sects or Rogue Cultivator can also participate in the challenge, but they will have to pay a fee.

Despite the high cost, people continued to flock to the Trial Tower.

Upon seeing this, Li Yunjing immediately burst out laughing.

"Trial Tower, why didn't I think of this!" Li Yunjing muttered to himself.

The Trial Tower should have been created long ago and added to the sect's upgrade system.

Unfortunately, Li Yunjing had never thought about this before.

Fortunately, it has now been built by other members of the Luozhen Sect.

Li Yunjing felt that the Trial Tower could be used as a new upgrade building for the sect.

This matter isn't urgent; let's continue exploring the Immortal City first.

To the south of the Immortal City lies the residential area.

It has disciples' residences, a canteen, a clinic, Spirit Plant garden... all kinds of living facilities are available.

To the north of the Immortal City lies the teleportation array hub.

Dozens of large teleportation arrays are located here, providing access to major cities across the five continents, as well as various leyline nodes and branch sects controlled by the Luozhen Sect.

Just as Li Yunjing was strolling around, a surprised voice suddenly rang out.

"Senior brother, you've emerged from seclusion!"

Li Yunjing turned his head and saw Shui Yao leading a group of disciples, walking quickly towards Li Yunjing. Her face was filled with undisguised joy and excitement.

After a long absence, Shui Yao's demeanor had become more composed and capable, and her cultivation level had also improved from the Nascent Soul Early Stage to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

"Junior Sister Shui," Li Yunjing laughed as well.

After exchanging greetings, Li Yunjing asked curiously, "How long have I been in seclusion?"

"Senior brother, you've been in seclusion for two whole years," Shui Yao replied.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing was stunned.

He never expected that he would be in seclusion for two whole years; it really is true that cultivation makes one oblivious to the passage of time.

However, it is normal for cultivators at higher levels to spend long periods in seclusion.

Even Li Yunjing's situation is not uncommon; other cultivators often go into seclusion for decades or even centuries.

"Who spearheaded the construction of this immortal city? It's truly remarkable!" Li Yunjing exclaimed with a smile.