Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 653 - 300 No Household Registration? An Unregistered Resident!_1
「Yaoguang Domain.」
「Qingzhou.」
The mountain forest was tranquil, lush with beautiful trees.
An ancient stone hall sat quietly nestled among the sprawling mountain range. The hall itself was tall and magnificent. Its exterior was a drab gray, looking like it was made from ordinary bluestone. However, if a cultivator were present, they would discover that each stone was engraved with incredibly mysterious and ancient runes. These dense markings, which flickered in and out of sight like a sky full of stars, emitted a heart-pounding aura.
It was as if an ancient behemoth lay dormant here.
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, several pillars of light flared up, shooting from the hall's rooftop straight into the clouds.
Waves of extraordinary energy rippled outward.
The forest swayed. The roars of Fierce Beasts echoed through the mountains, sending birds and beasts scattering in every direction.
「Outside the stone hall.」
A group of cultivators looked up, their eyes flashing with a strange light. "Someone else is ascending?"
"By my calculations, the passage should be closing soon, shouldn't it? How is there still someone coming to the Upper Realm…"
"Those natives from the Lower Realm all dream of coming to the Nine Heavens. They won't give up on any chance they get…"
"Heh, just toads with wishful thinking! A toad will always be a toad. No matter how high it jumps, it will always fall back into the mud!"
"It's a good thing we didn't leave. If we missed the person our superiors are looking for, it would be a grave sin!"
"Don't celebrate too soon. We've been stationed here for so long and haven't seen a single hair of that Mandated Saint. This time… it's probably another wild goose chase!"
…
This place was a motley gathering, with powerful auras lurking everywhere, clearly belonging to different factions.
Countless gazes were fixed on the stone hall's entrance. The oppressive pressure was so intense that even the void seemed to tremble.
Meanwhile, inside the stone hall…
"Name!"
"Wang… Yitian!"
"From which realm?"
"Cangyuan!"
"Age!"
"…Just turned one hundred!"
Hearing this, the elder responsible for registration showed a hint of surprise. He looked up, sizing up Wang Xiu. "To have reached such a Cultivation Level at the age of one hundred is quite impressive!"
Wang Xiu, who had already disguised his appearance, cupped his hands and smiled. "Thank you for the compliment, Senior!"
He had only revealed a Cultivation Level of the seventh heaven of Soul Travel. But to reach such a realm at the age of one hundred, while not comparable to the scions of the great families of the Nine Heavens, was certainly exceptional among ordinary people. He was one in a million.
After all, not everyone had the backing of a powerful faction, enabling them to enter the Soul Travel Realm by the time they were a few decades old. This was especially precious in a place like the Lower Realm, where Spiritual Energy was thin and opportunities were scarce.
The elder lowered his head again, using a Jade Pen to write densely packed characters in midair. Finally, he took out a simple, gray seal and stamped it in the air.
SWISH.
In an instant, streams of profound power converged from all directions. The space filled with runes, and countless points of light coalesced into elegant, flowing script, ultimately forming a palm-sized jade tablet.
Wang Xiu's heart stirred. His gaze fell upon the seal in the elder's hand with a sense of wonder. It was clearly an extraordinary ancient treasure, possessing a unique aura. The power it emitted seemed to subtly resonate with the entire world, a truly remarkable feat. A trace of this same aura lingered on the newly formed jade tablet.
"Place a drop of your Essence Blood on this Identity Token!" the elder instructed.
Wang Xiu replied with an "Oh," condensed a drop of Essence Blood on his fingertip, and let it fall.
HUM!
Instantly, the jade tablet glowed, enveloping Wang Xiu's entire body. A gentle energy intertwined with his own aura, as if they were merging into one.
Wang Xiu realized this was some kind of mark, signifying that his identity was now bound to this jade tablet.
The elder said, "Keep your Identity Token safe. Remember, in the Nine Heavens, you can lose yourself, but you cannot lose this token. Otherwise, you will find it impossible to take a single step. The world may be vast, but there will be no place for you!"
The elder's voice was exceptionally serious.
Wang Xiu came back to his senses and nodded. "Thank you, Senior. I'll remember that!"
In truth, even without the elder's reminder, Wang Xiu knew the importance of the Identity Token. The history of these tokens was long, dating back one hundred thousand years. Back then, all realms were engulfed in the flames of war. The battle between the Nine Heavens Realm and the Demon Realm's Abyss had reached a fever pitch, and not a single corner of the Nine Heavens was left untouched.
Later, after a brief respite from the great war, the various realms of the Nine Heavens were in ruins and awaiting restoration. However, remnants of the Demon Race still lingered throughout the lands. They hid within the Nine Heavens Realm, using various disguises while plotting to strike again in coordination with the Demon Realm. At that time, having just ended a chaotic war, the realms of the Nine Heavens were in a weakened state, unable to conduct a large-scale purge of the remaining demons.
Therefore, the Human Emperor recast his own Emperor Armament—the Yu King Cauldron—forging it into a new Magical Treasure: the Mountains and Rivers Myriad Realms Seal! With this item, he created exclusive Identity Tokens for every living being in the Nine Heavens.
This Magical Treasure could bypass any technique used to conceal one's aura, accurately identifying any individual's race and bloodline. With the exception of the legendary Formless Demons, whose disguises were said to be able to deceive even the Heavenly Dao, no other form of concealment could evade detection by this treasure.
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Without a doubt, this was an unprecedented undertaking. After all, though the Nine Heavens had been ravaged by war and had lost countless lives, it was no longer as prosperous as it once had been. Still, the number of surviving creatures was immeasurable. The difficulty of creating an exclusive Identity Token for every single inhabitant of the Nine Heavens was unimaginable.
Yet, the Human Emperor succeeded.
The light of the Mountains and Rivers Myriad Realms Seal covered the entirety of the Nine Heavens, reaching even the most remote, ancient stars with their thin Spiritual Energy. Every being born in the Nine Heavens received their own proof of identity from birth, one that was impossible to forge.
Without this proof, one could not enter major cities. Even in the wilderness, if one was stopped by patrolling guards and could not produce an Identity Token, they would be treated as a spy from the Demon Race. This decree was universally respected across all realms of the Nine Heavens.
Even now, long after the Human Emperor's passing, the various Holy Lands have collectively maintained this principle. They continue the work started by the Human Emperor, ensuring that every creature that appears in the Nine Heavens has their own Identity Token. Not even Quasi-Emperors or Supremes are exempt.
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Hearing Wang Xiu's thanks, the elder gave a faint grunt and then asked nonchalantly, "Young man, do you have any family, friends, or mentors to turn to in these Nine Heavens?"
Wang Xiu's expression remained unchanged as he replied, "To be honest, Senior, I have no one in the Nine Heavens Realm. I am all alone."
The elder said, "The Nine Heavens are not like the Lower Realm. Although your Cultivation Level is decent, you won't get far on your own. You need to find like-minded people and huddle together for warmth. That's the right way to go about things."
A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Wang Xiu's face. "May I ask for your guidance, Senior? Could you point me toward a clear path?"
The elder glanced at Wang Xiu but said nothing.
Wang Xiu understood instantly. He took out a Storage Bag and discreetly passed it into the elder's hand.
A look of appreciation immediately appeared in the elder's eyes. He handed over a Jade Slip and said, "Travel east from here for eight hundred li and find a man named Gu San. He will get you settled!"
Wang Xiu quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Senior!"
