I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 353

## Chapter 349: Cloud Heaven Immortal City

Three months later, at the Cloud Mist Sect mountain gate.

A cloud-patterned, colorful silk treasure slowly unfurled in the air, transforming into a cloud of colorful auspicious clouds spanning dozens of zhangs (about 33 meters), carrying five or six figures, flying into the Nine Astral Heaven.

The Purple Mist Fairy sat at the front of the auspicious cloud, her hair elaborately pinned up, a pale purple floor-length immortal gown flowing gracefully around her, her graceful and beautiful figure leaving a dreamlike and ethereal silhouette.

Behind her were several Cloud Mist Sect cultivators who had already achieved Jie Dan (formed a Core). The bald-headed, blue-robed Lu Chang’an sat at the very back.

On the auspicious cloud treasure, there was also a Jie Dan late-stage cultivator, named Snow Peak True Immortal, with thick brows and tiger eyes, long white hair, and a robe, looking about forty years old.

Snow Peak True Immortal was a Cloud Mist Sect Jie Dan cultivator stationed outside, spending most of his time in the high-level immortal city controlled by the Cloud Mist Sect.

Before Lu Chang’an joined, he was the top Jie Dan cultivator of the Cloud Mist Sect.

Because of his puppet master identity, some gossipers remarked that Elder Xiang’s combat prowess might not be inferior to Snow Peak True Immortal, and that he could potentially compete.

Lu Chang’an had only met Snow Peak True Immortal a few times and didn’t chat much with him. This man was steady and experienced, unconcerned about the external rumors and fame.

Snow Peak True Immortal mainly came to purchase supplies, while other True Immortals either traveled in groups or had specific tasks.

In the group, there was also a rather abrupt young face, with late-stage Zhu Ji (Foundation Establishment) cultivation, sitting slightly behind Purple Mist Fairy.

To have a Zhu Ji cultivator accompany a Nascent Soul True Immortal out to see the world, he was naturally not a cultivator of ordinary background.

“Jiang Haoyuan, a Golden Core seed. He is the descendant left behind by Purple Mist Fairy’s brother before his death. Because of his exceptional aptitude and resemblance to his elder brother, Purple Mist True Immortal adopted him as her son and closed disciple.”

Relevant information about this person flashed through Lu Chang’an’s mind.

At the life level of Nascent Soul, it was incredibly difficult to have offspring. Purple Mist True Immortal and Cloud Peak True Immortal had been estranged for years, each cultivating separately, so naturally, they did not have any children.

“Haoyuan, please ask Elder Xiang to come sit over here.”

Purple Mist True Immortal said softly.

She noticed that Xiang Da Long, sitting at the back, seemed isolated and out of place in the circle of other core disciples from their sect.

“Yes, Master.”

Jiang Haoyuan was overjoyed. His Master had mentioned before that she would ask Elder Xiang to help tailor a high-quality puppet for his protection.

Lu Chang’an promptly expressed his astonishment and sat on the other side of Purple Mist Fairy.

On the auspicious cloud, Snow Peak True Immortal and the other three Jie Dan cultivators showed a look of surprise.

Lu Chang’an understood that this was Purple Mist True Immortal’s way of winning people over.

But to receive this kind of preferential treatment, it made him feel good, at least it would not cause people to be averse to him.

Lu Chang’an chatted with the Master and disciple for a while, understanding Jiang Haoyuan’s cultivation techniques and his proficient magical spells, then promised to tailor a high-level puppet for his protection in the future.

For the next two days, Purple Mist True Immortal closed her eyes and rushed on, elegant and dignified, no longer speaking.

The colorful auspicious cloud carried the group, flying southeast, gradually leaving the borders of the Great Yu Kingdom, with a speed far exceeding that of Jie Dan cultivators.

…

Shortly after flying out of the Great Yu Kingdom’s border.

A crimson-black遁光 (Dun Guang – a magical technique for teleportation or high-speed movement), like a ferocious dragon, black mist gnashing its teeth and claws, sped past the auspicious cloud where Lu Chang’an and the others were.

“Crimson Serpent True Immortal!”

The newcomer was a thin, elderly Nascent Soul cultivator with black serpent patterns entwined on his forehead, neck, and arms, exuding a chillingly cold aura.

“Purple Mist Fairy leading a group out on a long journey, that’s a rare sight.”

Crimson Serpent True Immortal narrowed his long, narrow eyes, scrutinizing the peerlessly beautiful Purple Mist Fairy, then scanning the other Cloud Mist Sect members.

As if being stared at by a poisonous snake, the Jie Dan cultivators on the auspicious cloud felt a chill run down their spines.

“As fellow sects within the Great Yu Kingdom, encountering each other on the road is fate. If Purple Mist Fairy doesn’t mind, this old man would like to accompany you, and I will certainly provide protection along the way.”

Although Crimson Serpent True Immortal’s proposal was serious, his tone was subtly teasing.

“No need! My group has an appointment with other Nascent Soul cultivators.”

Purple Mist Fairy coldly declined, her expression solemn and tranquil, a translucent purple light emanating from her graceful and beautiful body, protecting the Zhu Ji-stage Jiang Haoyuan.

Crimson Serpent True Immortal’s words, besides being playful, also contained a hint of unidentifiable offense.

That “accompanying you” proposal, if heard by Cloud Peak True Immortal, would inevitably make him feel disgusted and angry.

If this were in the secular world, Crimson Serpent True Immortal’s behavior would be considered akin to molesting a good woman.

However, Purple Mist Fairy’s strength was slightly weaker than Crimson Serpent True Immortal’s, and she was leading a group, so she didn’t want to turn against him and appeared very calm.

“Alright then! This old man is ugly, not to Purple Mist Fairy’s liking.”

Crimson Serpent True Immortal chuckled, not forcing the issue, his gaze falling on Lu Chang’an beside Purple Mist Fairy.

“Is this Elder Xiang? What a handsome and talented man, a phoenix among men.”

Hearing the praise, Lu Chang’an knew this man was not well-intentioned, and responded calmly:

“True Immortal is too kind.”

“Not an exaggeration! Among the Cloud Mist Sect’s Jie Dan cultivators, besides Elder Xiang, no one else catches this old man’s eye.”

As soon as these words came out, Snow Peak True Immortal and the other three Jie Dan cultivators’ expressions changed slightly.

“Elder Xiang went to my Great Serpent Mountain sect first, but ultimately joined the Cloud Mist Sect, which is truly puzzling.”

Crimson Serpent True Immortal expressed his regret and also asked in confusion:

“This old man can’t figure it out, Elder Xiang possesses the powerful bloodline of a third-rank妖兽 (Yao Shou – beast or demon beast), he should be more suitable for my Great Serpent Mountain. Besides the beautiful and enchanting Purple Mist Fairy, what does the Cloud Mist Sect have that Great Serpent Mountain lacks?”

Hearing this, Snow Peak True Immortal, Jiang Haoyuan, and the others looked at Lu Chang’an with strange expressions.

When Elder Xiang first arrived in Great Yu, he had indeed visited Great Serpent Mountain, it wouldn’t be difficult to find out.

Logically speaking, Elder Xiang’s situation would be more suitable for Great Serpent Mountain.

Could it be that he changed his mind because of the “Purple Mist Fairy’s” charm?

After all, even among Nascent Soul cultivators, not a few have shown appreciation for Purple Mist Fairy’s beauty and temperament.

“Crimson Serpent True Immortal, such blatant words of separation are truly damaging to your identity as a Nascent Soul cultivator.”

Purple Mist Fairy’s eyes were clear and bright, her expression unchanged as she spoke.

“Haha! Elder Xiang, if one day the Cloud Mist Sect treats you unfairly, Great Serpent Mountain will always welcome you with open arms.”

Crimson Serpent True Immortal’s laugh was powerful, he stepped onto his crimson-black遁光 (Dun Guang), surpassing the Cloud Mist Sect’s colorful silk cloud treasure, soon disappearing into a black dot.

As Crimson Serpent True Immortal was traveling alone, his speed was faster than Purple Mist Fairy’s auspicious cloud treasure.

Being repeatedly teased and poached by Crimson Serpent True Immortal, Purple Mist Fairy’s mood naturally wasn’t pleasant, her beautiful chest curves rose and fell slightly.

She turned to Lu Chang’an, intending to reassure his heart.

Lu Chang’an didn’t avoid Purple Mist Fairy’s starry eyes, their eyes met, his expression calm, and he said:

“As long as the Cloud Mist Sect doesn’t abandon me, Xiang will devote his life to the sect, never betraying it.”

“Well, I also believe in my judgment.”

Purple Mist Fairy smiled slightly, her beautiful appearance dimming all the flowers.

The Jie Dan cultivator who dared to look directly at her, and who spoke frankly, aroused a hint of appreciation in Purple Mist Fairy.

In the relatively open-minded Cloud Mist Sect, Xiang, who was diligent, low-key, and solitary, was indeed a breath of fresh air.

“I have a third-rank late-stage rat妖兽 (Yao Shou – beast or demon beast), when it entered Great Serpent Mountain years ago, it felt very uneasy. Later, I guessed that it might have been afraid of its terrifying natural enemy, the ‘Crimson幽蛇王 (You She Wang – Serpent King)’…”

Lu Chang’an no longer concealed it, quietly transmitting his voice.

As he spoke, he loosened the restriction on a spirit pet pouch at his waist, allowing Purple Mist Fairy to investigate.

“Third-rank late-stage rat妖兽 (Yao Shou – beast or demon beast), cultivated to its peak…”

Purple Mist Fairy’s divine sense swept through it, she was slightly moved, and her assessment of Lu Chang’an’s strength rose a notch.

As a Jie Dan cultivator, he wasn’t just a third-rank puppet master, but also had a third-rank late-stage妖兽 (Yao Shou).

This kind of strength, among the Jie Dan cultivators in the Great Yu Kingdom, could at least rank in the top five.

Top-tier Jie Dan cultivators are a great asset to a sect.

After all, Nascent Soul True Immortals, as the ultimate deterrent force, normally keep each other in check and wouldn’t easily get involved.

The overall strength of the Great Yu Kingdom surpassed the Righteous Path Alliance. The top three Jie Dan cultivators, especially the monster from the royal family, even have the record of briefly engaging with a Nascent Soul early-stage cultivator and escaping with their lives.

“You went to Great Serpent Mountain back then for your spirit pet’s future transformation?”

Purple Mist Fairy pondered and transmitted her voice.

“Xiang’s aptitude is dull, my cultivation speed is slower than my bloodline-mutated spirit pet, I have no ability to seek transformation resources for it. Therefore, I held unrealistic expectations for Great Serpent Mountain back then.”

Lu Chang’an replied.

“As long as Elder Xiang sincerely serves the Cloud Mist Sect, I promise that in the future, I will allow your rat妖兽 (Yao Shou) to try to transform in our fourth-rank spirit vein.”

Purple Mist Fairy offered a benefit.

In the human world, transformation opportunities are rarer than Jie Ying (forming a Nascent Soul).

Lu Chang’an himself is unlikely to achieve Jie Ying, how could he manage his pet?

It’s better to give it a hope, a favor, as a way of winning him over.

At the same time, it’s used to resist Great Serpent Mountain’s poaching efforts.

“Thank you for your kindness, Senior Purple Mist.”

Lu Chang’an showed gratitude, transmitting his voice.

“The Cloud Mist Sect’s resources for transforming are indeed inferior to Great Serpent Mountain. But I know many Nascent Soul cultivators, when we arrive at Cloud Heaven City, I can introduce you, provide you with contacts, and help you obtain related resources.

However, how much progress you make will depend on your luck and financial resources.”

Purple Mist Fairy had no hope for Lu Chang’an’s spirit pet transforming, it was mainly to win him over.

Lu Chang’an was overjoyed and thanked Crimson Serpent True Immortal for his assistance.

Because of Great Serpent Mountain’s poaching efforts, Purple Mist Fairy offered more benefits.

The problem of his Di Yan Shu (Earth Rock Rat) transforming in a fourth-rank spirit vein was easily solved.

Moreover, under Purple Mist Fairy’s introduction, he would be able to get into contact with the circle of Nascent Soul True Immortals, making it easier for him to seek Jie Ying or transformation resources.

…

Ten days later.

Southeast region of the Great Abyss Central Domain.

Above the sea of clouds, a vast and towering silver-white immortal city appeared in the clouds, coming into view for Lu Chang’an.

“The Central Domain’s number one immortal city, Cloud Heaven City.”

This was the first time Lu Chang’an saw an immortal city completely suspended in the clouds.

The city, spanning hundreds of li (about 50 kilometers), was able to stay suspended in the air, not primarily due to the power of formations, but rather because of specific geographical factors.

Cloud Heaven City is an ancient city, built with ore containing元磁 (Yuan Ci – a special type of magnetism).

Through Yuan Ci power, assisted by a fourth-rank grand formation, Cloud Heaven City can not only stay suspended, but also move slightly.

The Nine Astral Heaven above Cloud Heaven City contains natural Yuan Ci power, making it easier to attract extraterrestrial ores and special spirit creatures compared to other places.

The probability is at least several times higher.

The managers of Cloud Heaven City have not completely sealed off the Nine Astral Heaven above, but instead opened up most of the area, attracting cultivators from all over to wait for the chance of finding extraterrestrial treasures.

Every few years, there would be news of some high-level cultivator finding an extraterrestrial treasure in the Nine Astral Heaven above Cloud Heaven City.

Lu Chang’an scoffed at this.

The normal probability of encountering extraterrestrial treasures in the Nine Astral Heaven is extremely low.

Even though this area has Yuan Ci power and attracts extraterrestrial objects more easily, even with a several-fold increase in probability, it’s still a low probability event, comparable to winning the first prize in a lottery.

This unique spectacle attracted a large number of cultivators, becoming a key factor in building the prosperity of Cloud Heaven City as the Central Domain’s number one immortal city.

Purple Mist True Immortal put away her auspicious cloud treasure, turning it into a colorful silk scarf, entering Cloud Heaven City together.

With a Nascent Soul True Immortal leading the way, they took a special channel, entering the city without needing to register or pay spirit stones.

“Purple Mist Daoist.”

As they entered the city, a sharp sword cultivator’s遁光 (Dun Guang) came to greet them.

It was a heroic young man in a purple python robe, his eyes like cold stars, his brows thick like brushed paint. Only his temples were interspersed with a few strands of gray hair, adding a layer of worldly experience.

His sharp gaze, if met by an ordinary Jie Dan cultivator, would cause a stinging pain, a chilling feeling in their mind, making them dare not look directly.

Lu Chang’an felt a warning in his heart, he sensed that this man’s threat was far greater than any Nascent Soul cultivator he had ever met.

“It’s Daoist Yu.”

Purple Mist Fairy smiled gently, bowing to the young Nascent Soul sword cultivator in the purple python robe.

Yu?

Lu Chang’an’s information quickly matched.

Yu Yuanjin, born with a先天 道体 (Xian Tian Dao Ti – innate Dao body), a Nascent Soul early-stage sword cultivator from the Great Yu Kingdom royal family.

He was known as the number one Nascent Soul early-stage cultivator in the Great Yu Kingdom.

Besides the Great Yu Royal Family, Nascent Soul cultivators from other forces in the Great Yu Kingdom were basically no match for him.

Yu Yuanjin and Purple Mist Fairy were cultivators of the same era, similar in age, and had known each other since their Jie Dan stages.

According to rumors, Yu Yuanjin had a liking for Purple Mist Fairy, and had helped her before reaching Nascent Soul.

“The Nascent Soul Trading Conference will be held in a few days, I hope Purple Mist Fairy will grace the occasion…”

“I was just about to look for fellow Daoists to trade with, I will definitely be there.”

In the sky, the two exchanged a few brief words. Purple Mist Fairy was elegant and dignified, not overstepping any etiquette.

Lu Chang’an noticed that Yu Yuanjin’s gaze towards Purple Mist Fairy was one of undisguised admiration, open and honest, without any invasion or greed.

Lu Chang’an thought to himself, no wonder Cloud Peak True Immortal used to have Purple Mist Fairy take charge of internal affairs, avoiding long journeys and public appearances.

After Yu Yuanjin left, Purple Mist Fairy transmitted her voice to Lu Chang’an:

“True Immortal Yu possesses a 化劫宝物 (Hua Jie Bao Wu – treasure to resist Heavenly Tribulation). This man is a sword fanatic, he loves collecting sword Dao treasures and related fourth-rank materials. If you have sword Dao treasures and related materials, I can introduce you to him for a trade.”

“Oh? Xiang got a piece of ‘Azure玄木 (Xuan Mu – Mysterious Wood)’ a hundred years ago, I’ve managed to cultivate it to the fourth-rank, I wonder if it would be suitable for trading.”

Lu Chang’an’s heart stirred, he replied.

Hua Jie Bao Wu, used to resist Heavenly Tribulation. Whether it’s Jie Ying (forming a Nascent Soul) or transforming, they are essential.

During Jie Ying, if you are seriously injured by the Heavenly Thunder, your will is bound to falter, which is not conducive to the final Heart Demon Tribulation.

“Azure玄木 (Xuan Mu), a rare spirit wood in the 修仙界 (Xiu Xian Jie – cultivation world) for refining sword Dao treasures, True Immortal Yu should appreciate it.”

Purple Mist Fairy was taken aback for a moment, slightly surprised, she didn’t expect Lu Chang’an to be so lucky to have a piece of fourth-rank Azure玄木 (Xuan Mu).

The introduction she mentioned earlier was just a casual remark, a way to win him over, she didn’t take it too seriously.

Since Lu Chang’an had something to trade, Purple Mist Fairy naturally wouldn’t go back on her word.

She pondered for a moment and said, “I’ll introduce you at the Nascent Soul Trading Conference three days later, and take you to gain some experience by the way.”

The Nascent Soul Trading Conference is a gathering for Nascent Soul old monsters to trade privately, mainly through bartering, and they can bring along some junior disciples.

Although the scale is small, the number of truly top-tier treasures is even greater than this auction.

…

After entering Cloud Heaven City, Purple Mist Fairy gave some instructions to Snow Peak True Immortal and Jiang Haoyuan, then floated away, acting independently.

That evening, Lu Chang’an and Snow Peak True Immortal, along with the others, stayed in a high-end inn in the city.

The next day, Lu Chang’an also acted alone, wandering freely around Cloud Heaven City.

Cloud Heaven City has a Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator stationed there, and this auction even attracted high-level cultivators from outside the Great Abyss Central Domain.

Lu Chang’an visited several large shops and actually found a few third-rank superior materials, including the fur and blood essence of妖兽 (Yao Shou).

However, high-end items had high markups, and often required rare resources of the same level in exchange.

“As expected of the Central Domain’s number one auction, there are actually genuine 化婴丹 (Hua Ying Dan – Nascent Soul Formation Pill) and fourth-rank Longevity Pills.”

The official announcement in the city made Lu Chang’an take a deep breath.

But he knew that he couldn’t afford the genuine 化婴丹 (Hua Ying Dan) at the auction.

Lu Chang’an didn’t rush to buy supplies in the city.

He thought of his agreement with Jing Wufeng from before, to get in touch with him in the Central Domain’s number one immortal city.

Jing Wufeng had left a method of contact, which could activate a token left at the city’s post station, allowing him to sense it.

To Lu Chang’an’s surprise, he heard rumors about Jing Wufeng in Cloud Heaven City.

“This kid is so lucky? He actually picked up a Heavenly Spirit Treasure that fell from the Nine Astral Heaven, its value exceeds that of ordinary fourth-rank treasures.”

My wife is feeling unwell recently, and I have to take care of the kids and help them with their homework. I have less time for writing than before.

(End of chapter)

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