Devour

Chapter 168 A new journey

What is an immortal?

Is it because of successful cultivation that one can glimpse the great Dao and master the power of heaven and earth?

Is it immortality, transcendence, and shining as brightly as the sun and the moon?

Is it ever-changing, unpredictable, and capable of performing infinite magical powers?

Yes or no.

All living beings are pursuing their own path, perhaps crossing thousands of mountains and rivers, or scaling numerous peaks, or fighting with wits and courage, going through hardships, and overcoming obstacles, before they can finally achieve the right result.

Cheng Bai stood on a high place, gazing into the distance, and suddenly had an epiphany.

The spiritual eyes can distinguish right from wrong. The strange thing I saw was that the entire horizon was a straight line, not the arc that a planet should have.

The legendary Mount Sumeru stands in the center of the four seas and five continents. It is tall and majestic, reaching straight to the sky, like the core of the Saha world, mysterious and unpredictable.

The sun, the moon, and countless stars revolve around Mount Sumeru, as if we have returned to the mythical era when the sky was truly round and the earth was square.

At the foot of Mount Sumeru, there are five beautiful and rich continents, each independent yet interdependent, forming a vast world stretching for millions of miles, collectively known as the Five Continents.

The eastern continent is called Donghuashangzhou, the southern continent is Nanlimingzhou, the western continent is Ximangtuozhou, the northern continent is Beilingbingzhou, and the central continent is called Zhongyuanruizhou.

The vast land is home to three thousand countries, inhabited by many ethnic groups with their own customs and cultures. The society is ancient and the monarchs and vassals occasionally form alliances with each other, but they also fight wars from time to time.

Outside the five continents are the four major seas of the east, south, west and north. They are boundless, magnificent and contain countless mysteries.

The adventure team embarks on a new journey and unfolds a mysterious world before their eyes. There are more bizarre, more powerful and terrifying enemies, as well as more precious and more wonderful treasures, and countless moving, bizarre and wonderful things come one after another.

Cheng Bai looked up at the sky. The night sky was shining with dreamy light, colorful and brilliant. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "The universe is so wonderful. There may be a shocking mystery hidden between the Five Continents and Mount Xumi."

Lu Miaoting praised: "What a beautiful sky and land, there must be many beautiful and romantic things."

The smoker sniffed and whispered, "This place is called Tallinn City, right? I smell a stale and decayed smell."

Hei Long said with great pride: "There are many difficulties and obstacles ahead. I cannot retreat even a single step."

Cheng Bai suggested: "This town is peaceful, why not stay here for two days and have a good rest." He thought to himself: "Take this opportunity to digest the thunder tribulation and the good meal of life. My skills will definitely increase greatly, and I will be able to practice the second level of my unique skill of Melting Gold and Breaking Jade soon."

The two men and two demons walked through the streets. The deserted streets were cold and the passing wind brought a hint of chill.

Blackfly looked around and saw that the land was dry and cracked. He said with regret, "The scenery is nice, but it's a bit dry. Most climates in the north are like this."

Seeing the poor people, all of them pale and thin, the smoker was surprised and said, "It's a bit desolate. Are they sick?"

Lu Miaoting whispered, "He is sick, hungry. You can tell at a glance."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Bai used his spiritual eyes to observe the entire city, and with the help of the unique skills of the Qi Sect to find dragons and explore veins, he pondered for a moment and said, "There are treasures in this city. We are right to come here."

Right in front of me, I saw a notice posted high on the notice wall in front of the county government office. It was a public notice of the disaster. The river in Tallin City had dried up, there was a shortage of fresh water, there was no harvest, and the relief supplies from Canghai Country had not arrived yet.

Cheng Bai laughed and said, "This matter is simple. Let me handle it. Heilong will be responsible for bringing rain, and you can secretly dig for treasures, and you will gain both fame and fortune." He stepped forward and took down the notice.

The yamen runner on duty nearby rushed forward upon seeing what was happening, looked him up and down, and called him Immortal Master.

Cheng Bai smiled and said, "Let us take a break first, we can solve it in two days."

Take the opportunity to live in a quiet residence, avoid the hustle and bustle of the world, and do things smoothly.

Two days passed quickly. The weather was sunny and the sun gently caressed the earth. Every ray of golden light danced like a note.

The city of Tallinn was crowded with people, yet it was exceptionally quiet and solemn. Crowds of people came to worship, and everyone's face was filled with piety and awe.

A huge black dragon was flying in the air, its metallic scales gleaming in the sun, emitting majesty and power.

Cheng Bai took Lu Miaoting and Yan Gui and rode on the back of the black dragon, flying south.

Hei Long said, "I just helped them dredge the river and made it rain. It's just a small thing, but you are so grateful to me."

Cheng Bai said leisurely: "The north is dry and rainless, and the rivers are dry. Tallin City is located on the border of Canghai Country. The city is small and the people are weak. The powerful are unwilling to spend money to govern and solve the livelihood of the people. It has been shelved for a long time. I didn't know that the root cause was that there were 30,000 kilograms of water-repelling stones buried underground, and I got them for nothing."

The smoker said, "The master has a unique vision. He has won the reputation of saving the world and the people, and he has also unearthed a treasure. It is the best of both worlds."

Lu Miaoting said with a smile: "Dabai is blessed with good fortune, and we are also benefiting from it."

The black dragon soared into the clouds and flew as fast as the wind, and Cheng Bai couldn't help but comment on it.

In terms of cultivation, Hei Long is one level higher than Yan Gui, but their flying speeds are almost the same, which shows that the flying technique is obviously better than the cloud-soaring technique.

Looking down at the vast land, after passing the broad plain, a prosperous city appears before one's eyes, with a constant stream of people coming and going, and its scale is no less than that of Lanhui City.

Cheng Bai thought to himself, "Tallin is just a small town, but there are treasures buried there. This city is so grand, maybe there are rare treasures hidden there." He said, "According to what the people of Tallin said, that city must be Qian'an, the capital of Beiwei State. We will land in the suburbs, travel light, and go into the city to see what new things there are."

The black dragonfly descended from the clouds and transformed into a human form. The two demons followed the crowd and walked towards the city gate.

The city walls were majestic and the gates were wide, but not as exaggerated as the seven holy cities on the Qiongqi Continent. The highest point was only more than ten meters, and this was the capital of Beiwei. It was not used to resist monsters, and the nearby monsters and beasts were far away from here, so the occasional wars were limited to the human race.

"Hey! Who are you coming?" The city guard looked at Cheng Bai and his group and asked them the routine questioning.

Cheng Bai took out the Hunter King Medal and shook it, saying, "The recommended candidates who are going to Zhongyuan Ruizhou to take part in the examination are all my family generals."

When the city guard saw him, he smiled and said, "So you are recommending talented people. Please come in."

Cheng Bai, accompanied by one man and two monsters, walked through the city gate with confidence, and no one stopped them along the way.

This medal is more useful than the pass issued by the Great Zhou Dynasty. It allows one to travel freely through foreign countries. Cheng Bai had already found out about it.

The stall cart following behind was stopped. The stall owner was a man with a scar on his face. He said smugly, "Sir, I am a butcher and I am on my way to the market."

The city guard looked at him and the car suspiciously, but couldn't see anything wrong with him. He delayed for a moment and let him go. He pinched his nose and muttered, "This is the first time I see a butcher entering the city at the beginning of the morning hour."

Usually, butchers would rush in as soon as the city gates opened at the hour of Mao, in order to catch the early market, ensure the meat is fresh, and get a good price.

Cheng Bai had already walked more than a hundred steps away. With sharp eyes and ears, he could still hear clearly. His mind moved slightly, and the Phoenix Force swept behind him. He knew what was going on, and whispered, "Let's go to the market. It's busy today."

The sun shines on the bustling market, where people coming and going from the east and the west gather. Stalls are set up one after another, with a dazzling array of goods. Shouting, bargaining, arguing, flattering, singing, all kinds of noisy and chaotic sounds blend into the melody of life.

A well-mannered man in a long robe stood in front of the calligraphy and painting booth, soliciting customers and saying, "Sir, would you like a calligraphy or painting?"

Cheng Bai looked at his painting and praised, "A good painting, the brushwork is brilliant, and the meaning is profound." He glanced at the big brush in his hand and said with a smile, "The brush hides a knife, as brave as a tiger and as sharp as frost."

The scholar in the long robe laughed dryly and said, "Sir, knights and ladies, if you like any of the paintings, you can paint them on the spot. You are welcome to watch and give your comments."

Cheng Bai laughed, and walked away with the man and two monsters behind him.

In front of us, there was a spirited old lady leaning on an eagle-head cane, with a slightly bent back and wearing a red cotton jacket. She was holding her snotty-nosed grandson and stopped on the road, pointing and scolding him: "You naughty child, why are you so disobedient? Grandma won't give you lunch at noon."

Cheng Bai stopped and said leisurely: "Oh, the incendiary bomb on your back is about to fall out."

The little grandson that the old lady was holding burst into tears, feeling very aggrieved and stamping his feet unwillingly.

The old lady held her back angrily, she had no idea what to do with the child.