Devour

Chapter 186: Silver City

"Could it be that they encountered a powerful enemy? Or did they enter the mirror world without permission?"

Cheng Bai calmed down and thought again and again: "It is impossible for them to go to the mirror world. All the roads inside and outside Mingjing City are strictly controlled by King Longbo. The secret technique of mirror shadow closes, opens, and checks the channels in the mirror, and decides who can enter and leave according to needs. Now that the inner elixir is in my hand, it is easy to go to the mirror world."

After all, he was a hunter, so he remained calm and carefully searched for clues of the whereabouts around him. He found traces of fighting and foreign vehicles, and determined that the man and two monsters were abducted by a master and left in the southeast direction.

"There are two people coming. One of them is more powerful than me and moved without leaving any trace. Fortunately, the smoker was smart and left clues, otherwise it would be difficult to find him."

Every time Cheng Bai ran a distance, he would pick up a dark blue animal hair from the ground. It was the unique hair of the Suanni. If it weren't for his sharp eyes, ordinary people would find it difficult to spot as there was only one hair every few miles.

After running for more than a thousand miles, Cheng Bai Wuxia occasionally saw precious medicinal roots such as Zhu Yu Grass and Forget-Me-Not Grass on the road. He dug them up slowly, and with a light tap of his fingers, he quickly dug up the herbs and put them into the treasure bag along with the whole piece of soil.

After crossing the mountains, a unique city appears in front of us. The most eye-catching thing is a magnificent building that towers into the clouds in the north of the city.

Cheng Bai looked at the familiar scene and exclaimed in amazement: "The Ladder of All Things?!"

It is taller than the one on the moon of Qiongqi Continent. From a distance, it looks like a generous giant, blocking the cold air from the North Sea on the continent, protecting the people there, and as majestic as a mountain.

This Ladder of All Things is not located in the city, but the entire city relies on its south side. It has been continuously expanded and developed over the years and finally formed its current magnificent urban scale.

Cheng Bai counted and said, "There are more than seventy floors. Including the top, there are seventy-eight floors. It turns out that the number of floors in the Ladder of All Things is not fixed."

As you approach the city, you will see the majestic gates, which have weathered many storms and are inlaid with ancient exquisite carvings. The stone gate guardians are a pair of nine-tailed foxes. In the past, the stone gate guardians that we occasionally saw were either lions with wings or dragons and tigers. The style here is quite unique.

Cheng Bai followed the clues and did not want to alert others, so he sneaked into the city through the west gate.

After asking around in the city, I found out that this was the capital of the Snow Fox Kingdom, also known as Yinsheng City. It was a bustling city with tall buildings everywhere, and it was hard to find the smoker's hair.

"Could it be that the enemy discovered that the Smoker used the hair as a mark?"

Cheng Bai was fearless and released the Phoenix power. His keen sense was like countless invisible clones, flying in all directions and searching the entire city at an astonishing speed, capturing the unique power of all things.

The power of the Phoenix is ​​different from the spiritual consciousness of ordinary cultivators. It is like a tight network covering the entire city, feeling the flow of energy, capturing hidden clues, sensing tiny fluctuations, tracing the source, and locking onto the target. It is like finding a lighthouse in the dark, guiding the way forward.

The city is bustling with people.

From time to time, there are monks riding on their pets, galloping on the streets, there are moonlight deer, saber-toothed cats, saber-toothed elephants and so on, there are also some monsters and birds that have never been seen in the Qiongqi Continent, such as the bright white cloud colt, the silent dark moon tiger, and occasionally there are monks flying in the sky on golden-winged falcons.

A blue phoenix pulled the seven-hearted chariot and sped past, creating a rainbow-like light in the sky.

Cheng Bai recognized that it was the spiritual bird that escaped from the battlefield of Qian'an City. He sensed the power of all things and confirmed that Lu Miaoting and others were among them.

"Why did the people from Jingtao Sect kidnap Lu Miaoting and the others?"

Qingluan pulled the Qixin carriage and stopped it in front of the Governor's Mansion in the city. An old man with white hair and a long robe and a handsome young man in a tight combat suit got off the carriage. They were Pan Zhonghan and Wang Xiongwu.

"It turns out to be Protector Wang who paid the bill. His skills have improved a lot." Cheng Bai concealed his figure and approached quietly and silently.

Wang Xiongwu's eyes swept across the numerous buildings, raised his head and looked at the Ladder of All Things, and said complacently: "I am no longer the same as I was before, and I will definitely be able to avenge my previous shame."

Pan Zhonghan said, "The Snow Fox Nation is under the control of the Beiling Sword Sect. The royal family is just a name, and most of them are living a life of drunkenness and debauchery. The one who really manages things is the Governor of Yinsheng City. Stay here tonight, make a clear schedule, and start challenging the Ladder of All Things tomorrow."

Wang Xiongwu inquired, "It is said that the Snow Fox Royal Family has the blood of fox immortals, and their ancestors have a close relationship with the Beiling Sword Sect?"

Pan Zhonghan said: "If not, how could the Beiling clan allow them to comfortably become royals and live off their wealth? The delicate Yao Junior Sister you have your eyes on is actually a princess."

Wang Xiongwu said proudly: "My disciple has been so successful these days, all thanks to Elder Pan's support. I will definitely be rewarded in the future."

Pan Zhonghan snorted and said, "If you want to become a Holy Son, you must go through hardships and training before you can stand out. You have to rely on yourself to overcome all obstacles and climb to the top."

Wang Xiongwu hurriedly said: "Thank you for your guidance, uncle. I have learned a lot from you."

Cheng Bai listened to their conversation and followed them in secretly, watching the two of them pay the fee, register their names, and make an appointment at the chief clerk in the lobby of Tianti Mansion next to the Governor's Mansion.

He was surprised and thought, "Does the preparation for challenging the Ladder of All Things have to be so elaborate and grand? The Qiongqi Continent has become a barren land with no one to manage it and it has been abandoned for a long time."

Afterwards, a staff member led Pan Zhonghan and Wang Xiongwu, one after the other, into the residence prepared for the challengers, completely unaware that an invisible shadow was following them.

The mansion is well-arranged, tall and majestic. It is equipped with a separate courtyard, elegant garden and spacious hall. The gorgeous curtains and exquisite furniture complement each other. Every detail shows glory and nobility.

Wang Xiongwu was very satisfied and said, "The Tianti Mansion of Snow Fox Country is directly under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Office. The hospitality for challengers is based on personal preference. Thanks to the reputation of Master Pan Zhonghan, I was arranged to stay in a Miaopin Grand Room, which has a separate courtyard and multiple rooms. It is spacious and comfortable. In the past, I was only arranged in a Jiapin room, which was noisy around, and it was obvious that I was treated differently."

Pan Zhonghan asked, "Are you sure you can reach the 40th floor of the ladder this time?"

Wang Xiongwu said confidently, "Thanks to the permission of the head master, I was awarded a bottle of Yunzhen Lianxin Pill to impact my realm. I also received enlightenment from the five masters of the Elders' Council and successfully entered the Wuwei realm. Next, I need time to consolidate my cultivation. I will definitely reach my goal as scheduled."

Pan Zhonghan escorted the attendant out, closed the door and said, "The selection of the Holy Son will be held in a month. You should stay here for a while longer and try to seize every opportunity to challenge the Ladder of All Things to get the elixir reward. In addition to honing your combat power and consolidating your realm, it is also the best way to improve your reputation."

Wang Xiongwu did not forget to flatter him, “With the guidance of my uncle, I will surely rank among the top of the Heavenly Ladder Ranking, be promoted to Saint Son, become famous throughout the world, and enter Shanhui City.”

Cheng Bai hid in the dark and looked at the two people up and down, thinking: "Lu Miaoting and the others are on Pan's body, I don't know where they are being held."

Pan Zhonghan briefly inspected the rooms and said casually, "I want the middle room, you can pick any of the others."

Wang Xiongwu said: "Disciple needs to go out for a while to take care of some personal matters, and may be back later."

Pan Zhonghan revealed the truth: "It's getting late. Why are you going outside instead of doing your evening lessons and practicing hard? Could it be... you want to find a secret pattern master?"

Wang Xiongwu had this in mind and said with a smile: "Uncle Master, you are wise. We got two Dan beasts today. Why don't we send them to the Guimihui branch to extract the essence of the inner alchemy secret technique and use it for tattooing rune arrays. Uncle Master and I can use this to make further progress."

"You are smart, kid. Many low-level cultivators don't know that Yinsheng City is one of the few places where secret pattern masters gather in Beilin. It is perfect for dealing with the two monsters."

After Pan Zhonghan finished speaking, he thought for a moment and reminded him, "That Suanni is only half a step away from becoming a celestial being. It will take some time to nurture it until its inner elixir condenses. You should contact the secret pattern master first to extract the essence of the black dragon's inner elixir."

Wang Xiongwu asked, "That woman is young and beautiful, quite pretty. Do you want to keep her as a maid?"

Pan Zhonghan sneered, "We are a righteous sect, with chivalrous warriors. How can we leave this as an excuse for villains to gossip? I think this girl is a virgin, and her cultivation has reached the Guigen realm. If you send her to the Guimi Society, you will definitely be able to sell her for a good price. We will take the fame and wealth, and they will be the evildoers. They must act cleanly and leave no stains."

Cheng Baixiaolian was hiding nearby. When he heard the whereabouts of Lu Miaoting and others, he was secretly shocked. They seemed to be a famous and upright family, but they had done many evil things without anyone knowing. He continued to endure and lurk to find out the details.

Wang Xiongwu said energetically: "Disciple will do it right away."