Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 307 - 186: Sea Abyss City

After all, with a Nascent Soul cultivator in town, unless one is an enemy, otherwise they wouldn’t provoke easily.

As the flying boat continued forward, they finally saw traces of cultivators over the sea.

Spirit ships, caravans, and the hunting cultivators and mortals.

Occasionally, there was escape light flashing by, and this scene made the pride of the Seven Countries cultivators dissipate, leaving their expressions filled with solemnness.

This place was no longer the Seven Countries, no longer a place where a Golden Core cultivator was considered an ancestor.

"Old Lin, look quickly, the physique of mortals here is robust, far surpassing those in the Seven Countries."

As they entered the inner sea, mortal ships became more numerous, and these fearless mortals worked together to hunt sea fish, aided by a few cultivators at the bow.

"These mortals seem to have practiced some body refining techniques."

Lin Chang’an was secretly shocked, the folkways of this place were evidently a bit fierce.

And Yun Yao, who was beside him, nodded lightly, explaining:

"The spiritual energy in Demon Beast Abyss is abundant, and the mortals here are descendants of former cultivators who came here. Even though they have no spirit root, their physiques are exceptionally strong.

Moreover, the majority of mortals have practiced some rudimentary body refining techniques, and their strength is generally not weak. Besides, by long-term hunting sea beasts and consuming them, they enhance their physical strength and also increase the chance of their offspring having spirit roots..."

"The folk are fierce, the spiritual energy is abundant, and there are endless resources; no wonder cultivators from various countries flock here."

Lin Chang’an sighed inwardly, simultaneously understanding why many cultivators would venture here to form a core and then return to their homeland.

No other reason, along the way, they had witnessed three to five Core Formation cultivators team up to hunt Tier Three demon beasts.

In the Seven Countries, where Golden Core cultivators were a rare sight, during their journey, they occasionally saw the escape lights of flying cultivators.

Golden Core cultivators here were merely considered strong, but in their homeland they were revered as ancestral figures.

Many cultivators with bleak prospects naturally preferred to return and enjoy being revered as ancestors, to expand their lineage or protect their sect, and be worshipped.

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[Life Span: 91/252]

[Realm: Mid-stage Foundation Establishment (84/100)]

On this day, Lin Chang’an slowly opened his eyes, feeling the cultivation speed and secretly nodding.

"I thought this journey would affect the cultivation speed, but unexpectedly, there wasn’t the slightest impact."

Though there was a Spirit Gathering Array on the flying boat, along the way they had to traverse many spiritually impoverished areas, and naturally they were affected.

But since entering the Demon Beast Abyss, the richness of the spiritual energy made Lin Chang’an understand one thing.

Whenever there is hope on the immortal path, no one would willingly leave here.

"Ninety-one years old, it’s been half a year since I left the Seven Countries."

Lin Chang’an sighed inwardly, as familiar faces flashed through his mind.

Though a bit nostalgic, his journey had just begun, and he could only offer his blessings in his heart.

At this moment, exclamations came from outside the flying boat.

"Quick, look! That’s the legendary Sea Abyss City!"

Amidst countless exclamations, even some fake pill cultivators were momentarily lost seeing the distant scene.

"Heavens, this is the mythical cultivation sanctuary Sea Abyss City!"

When Lin Chang’an and others walked out, they too were taken aback. Previously only rumors spoke of it, but seeing it in person let them feel the vastness beneath, feeling dwarfed like mayflies.

Sky-piercing peaks, the entire massive island was a grand immortal city exuding an overwhelming majestic aura.

The Celestial Profound City they once took pride in was incomparably dwarfed in comparison.

"This... is Sea Abyss City!"

Lin Chang’an stood in a daze, gazing at the immortal city enveloped in clouds and mist.

"Seeing the vastness of the world, knowing the insignificance of oneself!"

At this moment, Lin Chang’an finally understood the meaning of this phrase.

They were like mayflies beholding the heavens.

"Old Lin, look quickly, this is Sea Abyss City."

As they drew nearer, colors of light appeared in the sky, and below, there were massive sea ships braving the waves.

Countless flying cultivators, some using magical artifacts, others riding a small boat, or various flying magical artifacts.

Many were riding flying beasts.

From time to time in the sky, there were escape lights flashing by or traveling in groups.

But without exception, these escape lights avoided their flying boat.

After all, the aura of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, no one is foolish enough to dare to fly above the head of a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

It was only when their more than twenty giant ships slowly docked in the waters outside Sea Abyss City that Lin Chang’an and the others came to their senses.

The enormity of the more than twenty giant ships was shocking to countless cultivators at the Seven Kingdoms meeting.

Yet at this moment, as they docked outside Sea Abyss City, they were just an unremarkable sight.

There were simply too many giant ships facilitating trade here.

"Goodness, Old Lin, if we could open a black market here, wouldn’t we make a fortune!"

Old Hu, beside him, widened his eyes, recalling the black market he ran in Celestial Profound City, which was hardly a high-class establishment.

"Old Hu, you really dare to dream!"

Lin Chang’an chuckled as he patted Old Hu’s shoulder, but still he asked in confusion:

"Old Hu, didn’t you say your ancestors also came from Sea Abyss? Why do you seem as inexperienced as I am?"

Hearing this, Old Hu replied irritably:

"My ancestors never told about Sea Abyss City being this big!"

They felt like tourists in a grand garden, simply overwhelmed and awestruck by this giant city.

"Sea Abyss City is an Immortal City established by the Bihai Palace. There’s an agreement with the Sixteen Sea Suppression Sects and other forces that no warfare is to occur here."

As the flying boat docked, an aura belonging to a Nascent Soul Cultivator approached, followed by a deep, resonant voice.

"Haha, congratulations to Mr. Lu for advancing to Nascent Soul."

"Sixth Elder flatters me, I am but a mere Loose Cultivator. Fortunately, forming the Nascent Soul is a heavenly blessing, unlike Sixth Elder who reached the Nascent Soul Realm two hundred years ago."

The meeting between the two Nascent Soul Cultivators had nothing to do with them.

Those on the flying boat were also made aware of the upcoming happenings.

"The Seven Kingdoms Alliance is a new foreign force, but that’s not important; the Demon Beast Abyss sees countless foreign forces every year.

Some are fleeing, some are avoiding pursuit, or like us, suffering from natural disasters..."

Listening to Yun Yao’s explanation, Lin Chang’an and Old Hu understood.

The words Demon Beast Abyss, with ’Demon Beast’ leading the name, spoke for themselves.

The greatest enemy to both cultivators and mortal humans in the place where they live is the demon beasts.

If in the Seven Kingdoms, a beast tide erupts every hundred years or so, here, one lives with the constant presence of beast tides.

Any foreign force wishing to settle needs only to go to the Outer Sea Islands to guard them.

These islands, rich in spiritual energy, are not inferior to Celestial Profound City. Forces stationed on the islands need to protect the mortals living there.

Essentially, they must defend against the chaos caused by sea demons.

"The Outer Sea Seventy-two Islands guard Sea Abyss City, protected by Bihai Palace’s Sea Suppression Array..."

As Yun Yao recounts, Lin Chang’an and Old Hu nodded repeatedly.

What they understood before and what they saw now were two different things.

"Alright, everyone only has three days to stay. If you wish to cultivate in Sea Abyss City, you must have sufficient Spirit Stones.

True Monarch Lu has agreed to become an Honored Guest Elder of Bihai Palace. In three days, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance will leave for a new station. If you wish to follow, return in three days..."

As the cultivator from Celestial Profound City explained, everyone on the flying boat eagerly disembarked.

However, when it came time to handle the Identity Jade Token and enter Sea Abyss City, many cultivators with families showed a change in expression.

Many relatives with shallow cultivation awkwardly chose to return to the flying boat to wait.

"Every cultivator entering Sea Abyss City must obtain an Identity Jade Token. A temporary pass costs one hundred Spirit Stones for seven days, while three thousand Spirit Stones grant permanent residence..."

Hearing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but be secretly amazed, wondering just how much this revenue amounted to annually.

Though expensive, the security within Sea Abyss City was unquestionable.

"Brother Lin, the cultivators under Bihai Palace’s jurisdiction can, if they rendered service or died in battle, have their descendants pass unimpeded through cities under Bihai Palace’s governance..."

Listening to Yun Yao’s explanation, Lin Chang’an understood. No wonder he saw several laughing cultivators wearing ordinary clothes in the distance, merely in the Qi Refining Stage, but once they took out their Identity Jade Tokens,

the Foundation Establishment cultivators at the gate not only let them pass smoothly but also nodded with smiles, showing excellent demeanor. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

This scene gave Lin Chang’an a sense of humanity, especially in the chaotic Demon Beast Abyss.

"No wonder Bihai Palace stands firm; it provides countless cultivators a stable sanctuary amid the deceitful and tumultuous Immortal Cultivation Realm."

A sense of belonging to home!

Afterwards, Lin Chang’an, Old Hu, and Yun Yao each paid one hundred Spirit Stones, secured a seven-day temporary residence Jade Token, and entered the legendary Sea Abyss City.