Devour

Chapter 254: Quantai Palace

"It has sunk to the bottom of the sea for more than ten thousand years. There is a monster called crystal slug in the deep sea. It likes to attach itself to metal minerals and secrete mucus to improve the environment for survival. After years of corrosion, even purple gold has become like this. Ordinary weapon refiners can't recognize it. If it weren't for the rust spots that revealed some of the material characteristics, I would have missed it."

Cheng Bai was able to recognize it because of the influence of the inherited magic cube. More importantly, purple gold occupies a very high position among the seven major currencies in the universe, so he had to pay more attention to its information.

Black Fly said: "Although the crystal slug is weak, the mucus it secretes is very strong. After being corroded for a long time, I wonder how much of the treasure can retain its function."

Cheng Bai said: "The spiritual power is lost, the restrictions are worn out, and there is no Danling or Shengpo. It was either taken away by the mermaids a long time ago, or it was not preserved at all. It is equivalent to a piece of debris. It is best to refine the materials, remove the impurities and reuse it."

Chi Zhongming said, "Seventy thousand taels of gold for a large piece of purple gold, you must have picked up a big bargain, brother."

Cheng Bai smiled and said, "It's more than just a bargain, it's almost like a free gift. According to the material, it weighs more than ten kilograms, which is equivalent to hundreds of millions of taels of gold."

The two men and the dragon chatted and laughed as they walked towards the Quantai Palace.

As soon as I saw the palace, I felt a sense of gloom. Although its high ridges and flying eaves showed a solemnity and exquisiteness that was incomparable to anything I had seen before, Cheng Bai always had an indelible feeling that it was as if he was looking at a huge mausoleum.

The atmosphere in the Quantai Hall was even more depressing, the lights were dim, the corridors were quiet, and the ancient stone carvings and murals were cold and sad.

In the center of the front hall stands a giant sarcophagus, engraved with intricate and exquisite patterns. The ancient patterns contain mythical magnificence and glory.

The coffin lid was wide open, and a cold and gloomy atmosphere could be seen from inside. This was the entrance to the Nine-Layered Abyss.

The hall was spacious, with only a few Zhourao people staying there. The purple-robed old man in the lead asked, "Are you the candidates taking the imperial examination? Which tribe are you from?"

Chi Zhongming whispered in Cheng Bai's ear, "The Grand Master of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Yuwen Ganglie, is ranked eighteenth among the seventy-two sages and is also the number one expert in the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Yuwen Ganglie looked older, but he was actually very sharp-eyed and sharp-eared. He heard clearly and smiled, "I don't dare to claim to be the number one expert. There are many talented people in the world. Do you have the King's Medal of your clan?"

Cheng Bai showed the Hunter King Medal.

Yuwen Ganglie scanned the area with his spiritual sense and nodded, saying, "The Hunter King of the Gentleman Clan is right. I suggest that you pass the 39th level of the Ladder of All Things before entering the Nine-Layer Abyss. The threshold is only higher, not lower. Some disciples of some sects do not know their own abilities and step into the coffin before reaching the realm. Most of them will never return."

Cheng Bai knew that the other party looked down upon his superficial realm, so he said indifferently: "Is the secret realm opened?"

Yuwen Ganglie said, "The opening of the coffin lid does not mean the opening of the entrance to the secret realm. When the Nine-Layered Abyss is opened, it is necessary to pour mercury into this sarcophagus as a key. I am preparing it, and it can only be opened at 9:00 tomorrow."

Cheng Bai put away the Hunter King Medal, said goodbye and left.

Yuwen Ganglie stared at his back, frowned and said, "Among so many candidates, this is the first time I have encountered someone whose cultivation level is hard to tell and whose aptitude is hard to tell. The mark of divine consciousness in the King's Medal shows his name, Cheng Bai? Never heard of it."

Cheng Bai walked out of the Quantai Hall, looked back, and asked in confusion: "If the layout of Shanhui City is based on the entire universe, then the Xingchen Hall undoubtedly corresponds to the Cloud Realm Star Sea, so what does the Quantai Hall correspond to? Is there a star realm that looks like a mausoleum?"

Hei Long and Chi Zhongming could not answer this question.

Li Tong must know.

But up to now, the inherited magic cube, as a hidden treasure, is rarely shown in public, especially in such crowded places. Cheng Bai does not have the confidence to show up in public with the magic weapon that has not yet recognized its owner.

He shook his head, put aside the questions that had nothing to do with him, and returned to the Star Palace, intending to find a secluded place to refine a new treasure.

Ruan Taoran has woken up, but he feels tired and weak, and needs to rest.

Li Haotian suggested: "In addition to the twenty-eight palaces, there are 8,400 small palaces scattered around, each with a varying number of fine houses. You only need to use your own token to move into one of them, and practice in seclusion without being disturbed. This is the unwritten rule of Shanhui City."

As they were talking, Yun Juan came back with Shangguan Jing'er.

After washing and dressing up, the little girl is pretty and lovely, with delicate skin as smooth as a baby's and lively eyes as poetic as a painting. She seems like a flower budding in spring, and will bloom with even more charming beauty in the years to come.

Yun Juan said enviously, "Such a good disciple, with the talent of an eternal divine body and a stunning beauty, every sect would fight for her. It's a bargain for you, but you are not allowed to bully her."

Cheng Bai smiled and said, "How could that be? I will pay my respects to you tomorrow morning. You all can come and watch the ceremony. I will prepare some treasures for Jing'er to get started in the evening."

Shangguan Jing'er jumped for joy and said, "Thank you, Master."

Yun Juan said leisurely, "Didn't you say you could repair my Ghostly Blade? I've paid for the grooming, clothing, lunch, snacks... I've helped you take care of your apprentice, so it's a small favor, so just do me a favor."

Cheng Bai stammered, "Wages..."

Yun Juan said hurriedly, "You are bringing two spirit beasts and a disciple, so you don't have enough tokens. Night is approaching, and we need to rest. It's a good opportunity for us to go together. Jing'er will sleep with me tonight, which will save you a lot of money! You won't work for nothing, and it will be used as compensation for your wages."

Cheng Bai agreed awkwardly and said, "Since we have to repair it anyway, why don't you find a way to gather another 200 kilograms of Changsheng iron and refine the knife again."

Yun Juan rolled her eyes and asked, "Don't you have immortal iron?"

"Green gold is in short supply." Cheng Bai said, shaking his head like a rattle, feeling at a loss: "This order is a loss for my grandma, and there is not enough green gold. You should find a way yourself."

"It's a deal. I'll find a way to get it and you're not allowed to raise the price." Yun Juan was secretly happy.

Seeing Ningxiang approaching slowly, Cheng Bai asked, "You only have two tokens. Are the others Li family's Taowu tokens?"

Ningxiang nodded and said, "There are many temples in Shanhui City, but the tokens are limited, so they have never been fully occupied. The Li family lent us enough tokens, so we can live comfortably."

Cheng Bai wondered, "Where did the tokens come from for the many alien races that sneaked in from the Netherworld? Are they going to sleep on the streets?"

Yun Juan said: "Most of them gather near Yuzhen Hall, Enci Hall, and Guanqi Hall. We can find a corner to hide and deal with them. We can't just give in."

After wandering around for a few times, Cheng Bai had already noticed that the distribution of the palaces was very particular. There were a total of 2,100 small palaces near the east of the Star Palace, which stretched out like a coiled dragon and were as ethereal and beautiful as a fairyland.

Now everyone left the Star Palace and went to choose a place to live.

"If it corresponds to the distribution of the universe, where would this place be?" Cheng Bai saw the mystery and couldn't help but ask.

Li Haotian said: "Legend has it that there are four holy realms outside the three realms of heaven, earth and man. They were all conceived at the beginning of the universe and were originally interdependent and inseparable. As the universe expanded, they gradually separated and became their own realms. This palace should correspond to the Dragon Realm."

Jinlian glanced at Heilong and saw that he was listening attentively, so she continued, "In addition to the Dragon Realm, the Four Holy Realms also include the God Realm, the Dharma Realm, and the Demon Realm. Some people also say that there should be the Immortal Realm and the Underworld among them. We have not yet reached the Four Holy Realms, so it is difficult to confirm the truth, but as long as there are dragons in the world, there must be a Dragon Realm."

Li Haotian said: "After the Nine-Layered Abyss is opened, the next one should be the Dragon Tomb of the Five Dragon Palace. Legend has it that there are clues to the Dragon Realm, but unfortunately no one has ever found anything."

Cheng Bai said: "If there is no discovery, does it mean that the person who found the secret is no longer here? Maybe he came to the Dragon Realm because of this and is so happy there that he doesn't want to leave?"

Jinlian smiled and said, "Your guess is not unreasonable, but it's a pity that no one has confirmed it yet."

While chatting, we came to the front of the palace complex. The ancient house was quiet and elegant. Outside the plain white window frames, plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum complemented each other. The octagonal glazed lamps were dotted like stars, making the palace rooms look hazy and ancient.

Li Haotian placed the token on the door for a while, and then the door was opened. Everyone followed suit and chose a satisfactory room to move into. Each of them had their own house and the distance between them was not far.

Lian Yangui and Hei Long also chose a secluded residence that was similar to a cave and squeezed together.

Cheng Bai entered the room and closed the door, heaved a sigh of relief, looked around the neat and beautiful house, heard the sound of the bell, it was the You hour, the time was accurate.

He summoned the Four Symbols Cauldron and the Heritage Cube and asked Li Tong, "Besides you, are there any other Heritage Cubes?"