Global Game: I Can Choose Instance Rewards-Chapter 622 - 410: Celestial Essence City
"Mr. He! Until we meet again!"
"Benefactor, take care! The next time we meet, I will surely repay you in some way!"
On the desolate and cold land, Wang Zhifan and He Kuang exchanged words and then parted ways, galloping towards the horizon on the Red Deer Horse, drawing exclamations from onlookers who remarked that Immortal Masters were truly remarkable, even their mounts were extraordinary.
"Should I change my route to check for traces of demons at the Ancient Cyan Sea, or stick to the original plan to go to Celestial Essence City? Let’s stick to the original plan, there’s a high possibility that I will gather more detailed intelligence in Celestial Essence City."
On horseback, Wang Zhifan quickly made a decision. Although he had obtained crucial information from He Kuang, he felt that if even He Kuang knew so much, there was no reason he couldn’t find more information in the large city of Celestial Essence.
Thus, the subsequent time was spent traveling once more. He rode the Red Deer Horse across the sky, traversing vast lands, rivers, and even crossing some sea areas, without encountering anything particularly noteworthy, finally after half an hour reaching his destination, which was the grand Daoist city, Celestial Essence City.
Compared to Shuqiu City, the small Confucian town he previously visited, Celestial Essence City obviously dwarfed it in grandeur. It was a massive city, spanning over three hundred miles, featuring countless traditional incense altars, Daoist temples, and halls besides the usual residential buildings. The air in many areas was faintly scented with medicine, likely from tens of thousands of Daoists practicing alchemy, creating a refreshing atmosphere even from afar.
"Such a colossal city, yet there are no walls or guards? Letting outsiders come and go freely?"
After peering down at Celestial Essence City from the sky, Wang Zhifan searched for the so-called city gate, intending to enter through it properly and leave a good impression by following the rules. However, he couldn’t find anything resembling a city gate after observing for a while. This gigantic city seemed to have no defenses, surrounded by roads open for travel without any checkpoint to restrict movement.
What shocked him even more was that the place appeared to have no aerial defenses either. After a few glances, he noticed some powerful indigenous Daoists riding the wind or controlling their swords, casually passing over the city and descending onto the streets, evidently accustomed to this mode of action.
"Could it be that the city’s vast size and many inhabitants’ ability to fly have rendered traditional walls and checkpoints, which only restrict ordinary people, obsolete? If that’s the case, they must have set up a Protective Array here, but it’s too well-hidden for me to see."
Thinking it over, Wang Zhifan imagined the reasons for such a situation. He then, like the local Daoist practitioners he observed, boldly rode the Red Deer Celestial Horse into the sky above Celestial Essence City.
As he approached the city’s "airspace," Wang Zhifan slowed the Red Deer Horse’s speed until, meeting no obstacles, he breached it and then restored the horse to its normal speed, choosing a bustling district to land.
Compared to the curious looks he got when riding into Shuqiu City, this time as he descended into Celestial Essence City on the Red Deer Horse, few seemed to pay attention to his arrival.
The residents or tourists here seemed used to people descending from the sky, merely casting a few more glances at his majestic celestial horse but paying no mind to his flying abilities.
Wang Zhifan reveled in this relaxed atmosphere, riding slowly while observing the vibrant, ancient streets bustling with various pedestrians and merchants peddling their goods, and Daoist monks occasionally flying by overhead, planning to look for an inn to settle first.
However, before he could find a place, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth wearing a green Daoist robe flew in on a sword, landing in front of him in the blink of an eye. The youth, evidently a very young Innate Realm Daoist practitioner, bowed respectfully and said:
"Esteemed guest, my master’s master, Qingyangzi, invites you to Qingyang Palace for a meeting."
"Oh? Then please lead the way."
Wang Zhifan knew this situation meant someone had noticed his presence, likely due to his Daoist aura, so he saw no harm in meeting this Qingyangzi.
"Esteemed guest, please follow me."
The young Daoist immediately turned, lightly tapped the ground with one foot, and leapt several meters upward, with the longsword he carried flying under his feet to carry him into the distance.
"How straightforward..."
Wang Zhifan looked up, slightly speechless at the youth who flew faster than a bird, but he quickly mounted the Red Deer Celestial Horse and took off to follow.
It must be said that traveling by air is indeed more convenient than on land. On land, it might require going around vast distances, but flying took less than half the journey. Following the young Daoist on the sword, Wang Zhifan reached their destination in less than a quarter of an hour, arriving outside a tall palace in the central core area of Celestial Essence City.
"Esteemed guest, please enter! My master is waiting in the hall!"
The sword-flying youth took on the role of doorman as they reached the spot, standing by the hall’s entrance and gesturing for Wang Zhifan to enter.
Wang Zhifan, having no reason to hesitate, dismounted and patted the Red Deer Horse’s head, letting it rest there while he stepped into the Daoist hall hung with the plaque "Qingyang Palace."
