xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， líng zhōu yǐ jīng jiē jìn le nà céng níng hòu guāng mù ， jìn jù lí kàn ， yuè fā kě yǐ gǎn shòu dào xī de huī hóng yǔ péng bó ， qí yùn zhuàn suǒ xiāo hào de jīng shí ， jué duì shì yī jīn tiān wén shù zì ， yì bān de dòng xuán qī lǎo guài wù ， kǒng pà yě shì fù dān bù qǐ de ， wéi yǒu shèng chéng zhè yàng de chāo jí shì lì 。 cái gǎn rú cǐ shē chǐ 。
心中如此想着，灵舟已经接近了那层凝厚光幕，近距离看，越发可以感受到牺的恢宏与蓬勃，其运转所消耗的晶石，绝对是一今天文数字，一般的洞玄期老怪物，恐怕也是负担不起的，唯有圣城这样的超级势力。才敢如此奢侈。
Thinking this, Lin Xuan found the Spirit Boat already approaching a thick layer of light. From close range, one could feel how magnificent and vibrant it was. The amount of crystal stones consumed by its operation was undoubtedly astronomical—ordinary Core Formation period experts might not be able to afford such extravagance; only superpowers like the Holy City would dare.
bù guò guāng mù yě bìng fēi wán quán fēng bì 。 zài qí sì zhōu ， shè lì le bù xià shù shí gè xíng rú chéng qiáng gǒng mén de rù kǒu ， kě gōng xiū shì men jìn chū 。
不过光幕也并非完全封闭。在其四周，设立了不下数十个形如城墙拱门的入口，可供修士们进出。
However, this light barrier wasn't completely sealed off. Around it were several dozen entrances resembling city gates, allowing cultivators in and out.
ér zài měi gè “ chéng mén ” zhī qián ， dōu yǒu yī duì jìn bǎi rén de xiū xiān zhě 。
而在每个“城门”之前，都有一队近百人的修仙者。
At each "gate," there stood a team of nearly a hundred cultivators. They wore armor and wielded long spears, their cultivation levels not weak. The main and deputy captains were all at the Core Formation stage. Among the remaining twenty people, they were Condensation Core stage experts, with the rest being at the Foundation Establishment middle to late stages.
shēn pī kǎi jiǎ ， shǒu chí zhǎng gē ， xiū wèi yě shì bù ruò ” wéi shǒu de zhèng fù duì zhǎng ， jiē shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， chú cǐ yǐ wài ， shèng xià de èr shí rén shì níng dān qī xiū shì ， qí yú de jiǎ shì ， xiū wèi yě dōu zài zhù jī zhōng hòu qī 。
身披铠甲，手持长戈，修为也是不弱”为首的正副队长，皆是元婴期修仙者，除此以外，剩下的二十人是凝丹期修士，其余的甲士，修为也都在筑基中后期。
Lin Xuan had seen many great cultivator cities, but such stringent defenses were rare. This was truly a broadening of his horizons.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de xiū xiān dà chéng lín xuān jiàn guò hěn duō ， dàn fáng bèi zhè yàng yán mì de hái shì dì yī cì qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， zěn me shuō ne ……
各种各样的修仙大城林轩见过很多，但防备这样严密的还是第一次亲眼目睹，怎么说呢……
Entering or exiting the city required inspection, which was perfectly normal given the current tense situation. They needed to prevent Sea Clan anddemonic race spies from infiltrating.
suàn shì dà kāi yǎn jiè le 。
算是大开眼界了。
In the hands of these gatekeepers were round-shaped talismans. Although unremarkable at first glance, they were crafted by the Holy City's array masters. The Three Clans—Human, Beast, and Demon—had been in a trilateral standstill for centuries, fighting countless wars, knowing each other inside out. How to identify spies had been developed since ancient times.
bù guǎn zǒu jìn chéng ， hái shì cóng lǐ miàn wài chū ， dōu bì xū jīng guò jiǎn chá ， zhè yě shì hěn zhèng cháng de ， rú jīn xíng shì jǐn zhāng dào zhè zhǒng chéng dù 。 dāng rán yào fáng zhǐ hǎi zú huò zhě shì yāo zú de tàn zi hún shuǐ mō yú de qián fú 。
不管走进城，还是从里面外出，都必须经过检查，这也是很正常的，如今形势紧张到这种程度。当然要防止海族或者是妖族的探子浑水摸鱼的潜伏。
The Bright Mind Talisman was one of the best among them. It had two major benefits: it was simple to manufacture and inexpensive, allowing mass distribution; secondly, its accuracy...
nà xiē shǒu mén xiū shì de shǒu lǐ ， rén rén ná zhe yī yuán pán zhuàng de fǎ qì ， bié kàn méi yǒu shén me qǐ yǎn zhī chù 。 què shì shèng chéng de zhèn fǎ dà shī yán zhì chū lái de 。
那些守门修士的手里，人人拿着一圆盘状的法器，别看没有什么起眼之处。却是圣城的阵法大师研制出来的。
Indeed, it was accurate. As long as they weren't Core Formation experts who were adept at transforming and hiding themselves, most would be detected.
rén hǎi yāo sān zú ， dǐng lì le shù bǎi nián zhī jiǔ ， qí wèn dà zhàn liǎo wú shù cì ， xiāng hù jiān kě wèi zhī gēn zhī dǐ ， rú hé biàn shí tàn zi jiān xì 。 zǎo zài yuǎn gǔ zhī shí ， jiù yǐ jīng kāi fā chū le gè zhǒng gè yàng de fǎ qì 。
人海妖三族，鼎立了数百年之久，其问大战了无数次，相互间可谓知根知底，如何辨识探子奸细。早在远古之时，就已经开发出了各种各样的法器。
In the East Sea, Core Formation was already a top-tier existence. Even the Three Demon Emperors and Six Sea Kings were only at mid-Core Formation. Such high-ranking experts were few in number, and even if they did appear, they wouldn't stoop to espionage work; although cultivators could be devious, such old monsters still had some face.
zhè míng xīn pán jiù shì qí zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě 。
这明心盘就是其中的佼佼者。
Therefore, under normal circumstances, the accuracy of the Bright Mind Talisman was sufficient.
cǐ wù yǒu liǎng dà hǎo chù ， yī shì zhì zào jiǎn dān ， qiě jià gé pián yi ， kě yǐ dà liàng zhuāng bèi 。 dì èr zé shì zhǔn què ……
此物有两大好处，一是制造简单，且价格便宜，可以大量装备。第二则是准确……
Lin Xuan wasn’t aware of these details. However, his companions from Yan Mountain were well-traveled. With them by his side, Lin Xuan felt enlightened as they approached the city gate, just a hundred paces away.
méi cuò ， shì zhǔn què ， zhǐ yào bú shì dòng xuán qī jí bié de lǎo guài wù běn shēn yòu shàn cháng huà xíng yǐn nì zhī shù 。 yì bān lái shuō dōu táo bù guò tā de tàn cè 。
没错，是准确，只要不是洞玄期级别的老怪物本身又擅长化形隐匿之术。一般来说都逃不过他的探测。
"Brother Lin, you need to stow your Spirit Boat when entering."
ér dòng xuán ， zài dōng hǎi ， yǐ jīng shì dǐng jiān de cún zài 。
而洞玄，在东海，已经是顶尖的存在。
"Hmm, I understand."
jiù suàn shì sān yāo huáng ， liù hǎi wáng ， yě bù guò dòng xuán zhōng qī dà chéng ér yǐ zhè yàng de gāo shǒu ， zài sān zú zhōng ， suī bù néng shuō qū zhǐ kě shǔ 。 dàn shù liàng yě shì shǎo dào le jí chù ， wèi gāo quán zhòng 。 qīng yì bú huì chū shǒu 。
就算是三妖皇，六海王，也不过洞玄中期大成而已这样的高手，在三族中，虽不能说屈指可数。但数量也是少到了极处，位高权重。轻易不会出手。
Lin Xuan had no objections; one should follow local customs. Since he was here for Red Leaf Island with ulterior motives, he needed to remain low-key until his plan unfolded.
jí shǐ chū shǒu ， yòu zěn me kě néng qù zuò cì tàn qíng bào de gōng zuò ， xiū xiān zhě suī rán bēi bǐ dàn nà zhǒng jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， duō shǎo hái shì yào miàn zi dì 。
即使出手，又怎么可能去做刺探情报的工作，修仙者虽然卑鄙但那种级别的老怪物，多少还是要面子地。
With a step, Lin Xuan prepared to leave the Spirit Boat but then furrowed his brow as if remembering something, turning slightly to his left.
suǒ yǐ míng xīn pán de jīng zhǔn dù ， jiù zhèng cháng qíng kuàng lái shuō 。 yǐ shì wán quán gòu yòng le 。
所以明心盘的精准度，就正常情况来说。已是完全够用了。
He nearly forgot about that little guy.
zhè xiē xiāo xī lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ ， bù guò yī páng de yān shān sì yǒu dǎo shì jiàn wén guǎng bó ” yǒu tā men zài yī cè ， lín xuān zì rán shì huò rán kāi lǎng ， shuō huà jiān tā men jù lí chéng mén ， yǐ bù guò bǎi zhàng zhī yuǎn 。
这些消息林轩并不清楚，不过一旁的燕山四友倒是见闻广博”有他们在一侧，林轩自然是豁然开朗，说话间他们距离城门，已不过百丈之远。
Upon turning back, Lin Xuan's expression was a mix of amusement and exasperation. The little fellow was already drunk, leaning against the corner of the Spirit Boat, sound asleep with eyes half-closed, snoring softly. Moreover, bubbles were forming in his mouth, growing and shrinking with each breath.
“ lín xiōng ， jìn chéng zhī shí ， xū yào jiāng líng zhōu shōu qǐ 。”
“林兄，进城之时，需要将灵舟收起。”
"This guy has good alcohol tolerance; he just sleeps after drinking."
“ ń ， xiǎo dì xiǎo de le 。”
“嗯，小弟晓得了。”
Lin Xuan muttered to himself before flicking his sleeves, causing a storage pouch to fly out. The pouch opened, and light enveloped the little ball, which was still dazed from its slumber, being scooped up without waking.
tīng duì fāng zhè me shuō ， lín xuān zì rán shì sī háo yì yì yě wú ， suǒ wèi rù xiāng suí sú hé kuàng zì jǐ lái hóng yè dǎo ， nǎi shì yǒu suǒ tú ， zài tú qióng bǐ xiàn yǐ qián 。 yào jǐn liàng dī diào 。
听对方这么说，林轩自然是丝毫异议也无，所谓入乡随俗何况自己来红叶岛，乃是有所图，在图穷匕见以前。要尽量低调。
The Yan Mountain Four Friends shook their heads. Lin Xuan's pet was indeed peculiar; they had never seen anything like it in all their travels. They could only marvel at how vast the world was and how diverse it could be.
yī tái tuǐ ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi lí kāi líng zhōu rán ér què yòu méi tóu yī tiāo ， xiàng shì xiǎng qǐ le shén me ， xiàng zuǒ cè zhuǎn guò tóu 。
一抬腿，林轩准备离开灵舟然而却又眉头一挑，像是想起了什么，像左侧转过头。
However, other than this, they paid little attention. Apart from its cute appearance, the creature’s essence energy was barely perceptible. A Flexible Spirit stage cultivator could easily eliminate it.
chà diǎn jiāng xiǎo jiā huo gěi yí wàng diào le 。
差点将小家伙给遗忘掉了。
Such a pet was no different from cats or dogs—nothing but for play. It offered no real help on the path to cultivation.
zhè huí tóu yī qiáo yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， liǎn shàng yě kū xiào bù dé 。
这回头一瞧以林轩的城府，脸上也哭笑不得。
One should not judge by appearances; one could never tell how deep the sea ran. Ignoring such a creature was normal, and this outcome suited Lin Xuan perfectly.
xiǎo jiā huo yǐ jīng hē dé yūn yūn hū hū zhèng xié kào zài líng zhōu de jiǎo luò ， xīn qíng shū chàng de hān shuì zháo ， liǎng zhǐ yǎn jīng wēi mī ， xiǎo xiǎo hū hū lū shēng chuán rù ěr lǐ 。 bù jǐn rú cǐ ， xī de zuǐ lǐ hái chuī zhe pào pào 。 suí zhe hū xī hū dà hū xiǎo 。
小家伙已经喝得晕晕乎乎正斜靠在灵舟的角落，心情舒畅的酣睡着，两只眼睛微眯，小小呼呼噜声传入耳里。不仅如此，牺的嘴里还吹着泡泡。随着呼吸忽大忽小。
Many cultivators were waiting in line to enter the city, with varying cultivation levels. Low-level cultivators didn't need to be mentioned—Lin Xuan noticed that even Core Formation and even Separation stage experts were obediently following the rules.
“ zhè jiā huo ， jiǔ pǐn dào hǎo ， hē zuì zhī hòu jiù shuì jiào 。”
“这家伙，酒品倒好，喝醉之后就睡觉。”
Such situations weren’t common, but a brief inquiry revealed why. It was a special period; Red Leaf Island needed order. Those who defied orders would be executed without mercy, and those disrupting the order faced the same fate.
lín xuān àn zì dí gū ， suí hòu xiù páo yī fú ， líng shòu dài fēi lüè ér chū ， dài qiū zhāng kāi ， guāng xiá xí juǎn chū lái ， jiāng xiǎo máo qiú yī guǒ ， duì fāng hái mí mí hū hū 。 yú hān shuì zhī zhōng jiù bèi shōu qǐ lái le 。
林轩暗自嘀咕，随后袖袍一拂，灵兽袋飞掠而出，袋丘张开，光霞席卷出来，将小毛球一裹，对方还迷迷糊糊。于酣睡之中就被收起来了。
When this command was first issued, many cultivators dismissed it as trivial since independent cultivators were like wandering clouds and wild geese. Although their overall cultivation levels were weak due to sheer numbers, some lucky few managed to advance through chance. These individuals had peculiar temperaments.
yān shān sì yǒu yě yáo le yáo tóu ， lín xuān zhè líng chǒng què shí qí tè ， tā men zǒu nán chuǎng běi hái cóng méi cái jiàn guò 。 zhǐ néng gǎn tàn tiān xià zhī dà ， wú qí bù yǒu 。
燕山四友也摇了摇头，林轩这灵宠确实奇特，他们走南闯北还从没才见过。只能感叹天下之大，无奇不有。
Describing them as rebellious would be accurate; they were used to not being bound by rules. Their presence here was purely for the generous rewards after completing tasks. Otherwise, if disaster struck, someone of higher rank would take the fall. The conflict with Sea Clan anddemonic race was left to the Holy City and those sects.
bù guò chú cǐ yǐ wài 。 yě méi yǒu tóu rù tài duō de guān zhù 。 bì jìng xiǎo máo qiú wài mào kě ài zàn qiě bù tí 。 shēn shàng de líng lì yě shì ruò yǒu ruò wú dì ， gū jì lái yī líng dòng qī xiū shì dōu néng jiāng xī qīng sōng miè chú 。
不过除此以外。也没有投入太多的关注。毕竟小毛球外貌可爱暂且不提。身上的灵力也是若有若无地，估计来一灵动期修士都能将牺轻松灭除。
With a mentality of "take what you can get," independent cultivators didn't bother with Red Leaf Island's commands. Entering alongside low-level cultivators to avoid mistakes?
zhè yàng de líng chǒng yě jiù gēn xiǎo māo xiǎo gǒu chà bu duō ， chú le yǎng lái wán yǐ wài ， duì xiū xiān zhī lù ， gēn běn jiù méi cái shén me bāng zhù 。
这样的灵宠也就跟小猫小狗差不多，除了养来玩以外，对修仙之路，根本就没才什么帮助。
The high-ranking independent cultivators were unconcerned, with the most notable example being a Separation stage expert named Heavenly Wind Demon Monarch. Relying on his superior strength, he not only disregarded order but also injured several gatekeepers upon entry.
rén bù kě mào xiàng ， hǎi shuǐ bù kě dǒu liáng 。 xiǎo jiā huo bèi wú shì shì hěn zhèng cháng de ， bù guò zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， duì lín xuān lái shuō ， nà shì zài hǎo bù guò 。
人不可貌相，海水不可斗量。小家伙被无视是很正常的，不过这样的结果，对林轩来说，那是再好不过。
Initially thought of as a minor incident, it ended up shocking the Holy City's Core Formation experts stationed there, who personally apprehended him and publicly tortured him to death.
pái duì děng dài jìn chéng de xiū shì hěn duō 。 xiū wèi cēn cī bù qǐ ， dī jiē xiū shì bú yòng shuō ” lín xuān zhù yì dào ， biàn shì nà xiē yuán yīng ， shèn zhì le lí hé jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， yí gè èr gè ， yě lǎo lǎo shí shí de 。
排队等待进城的修士很多。修为参差不起，低阶修士不用说”林轩注意到，便是那些元婴，甚至了离合级别的老怪物，一个二个，也老老实实的。
This was clearly meant as a deterrent. However, it proved effective; after Heavenly Wind Demon Monarch’s demise, independent cultivators' rebellious nature significantly diminished due to witnessing the Holy City's severe measures.
zhè yàng de qíng kuàng yě bù duō ， bù guò shāo yī dǎ tīng yě jiù wèi zhī shì rán le ， rú jīn shì fēi cháng shí qī ， hóng yè dǎo xū yào jǐng rán yǒu xù ， duì yú bù zūn hào lìng zhě 。 shā wú shè ， rǎo luàn zhì xù zhī tú ， jié guǒ yě shì yī yàng de 。
这样的情况也不多，不过稍一打听也就为之释然了，如今是非常时期，红叶岛需要井然有序，对于不尊号令者。杀无赦，扰乱秩序之徒，结果也是一样的。
After all, no one wanted to die for no reason. While some left, they were in the minority. The lure of treasures like medicinal pills and crystal stones was too tempting for most cultivators. This time, Red Leaf Island offered generous rewards for various tasks.
cǐ lìng gāng gāng bān bù de shí hòu ， bù shǎo xiū shì dōu shì bù yǐ wéi rán de ， bì jìng sàn xiū jiē wèi xián yún yě hè 。 suī rán zhěng tǐ lái shuō ， xiū wèi jiào ruò ， dàn yóu yú shù liàng páng dà ， lǐ miàn zǒng yě yǒu shǎo shù xìng yùn zhě 。 jī yuán qiǎo hé 。 jìn jiē chéng wéi le gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě 。 ér zhè bù fèn rén ， yí gè gè 。 pí qì dōu shì hěn gǔ guài de 。
此令刚刚颁布的时候，不少修士都是不以为然的，毕竟散修皆为闲云野鹤。虽然整体来说，修为较弱，但由于数量庞大，里面总也有少数幸运者。机缘巧合。进阶成为了高阶修仙者。而这部分人，一个个。脾气都是很古怪的。
With effort and a bit of luck, one could earn substantial profits. Such opportunities didn't come often.
yòng jié ào bù xùn lái xíng róng ， jué méi yǒu bàn fēn chā cuò ， bù shòu jū shù zǎo jiù xí guàn le ， tā men lái dào cǐ chù ， shuō chuān le ， yě jiù chōng zhe wán chéng rèn wù hòu ” suǒ néng huò dé de fēng hòu bào chóu ， fǒu zé tiān tā xià lái ， yě yǒu gè gāo de xiān dǐng zhe 。 yǔ hǎi zú yāo zú de chōng tū ， zì rán yǒu shèng chéng yǔ nà xiē zōng mén jiā zú 。 qù cāo xīn fán nǎo 。
用桀骜不驯来形容，绝没有半分差错，不受拘束早就习惯了，他们来到此处，说穿了，也就冲着完成任务后”所能获得的丰厚报酬，否则天塌下来，也有个高的先顶着。与海族妖族的冲突，自然有圣城与那些宗门家族。去操心烦恼。
As Lin Xuan gathered information and analyzed the situation, they entered the city without any trouble!~!
Thinking this, Lin Xuan found the Spirit Boat already approaching a thick layer of light. From close range, one could feel how magnificent and vibrant it was. The amount of crystal stones consumed by its operation was undoubtedly astronomical—ordinary Core Formation period experts might not be able to afford such extravagance; only superpowers like the Holy City would dare.
However, this light barrier wasn't completely sealed off. Around it were several dozen entrances resembling city gates, allowing cultivators in and out.
At each "gate," there stood a team of nearly a hundred cultivators. They wore armor and wielded long spears, their cultivation levels not weak. The main and deputy captains were all at the Core Formation stage. Among the remaining twenty people, they were Condensation Core stage experts, with the rest being at the Foundation Establishment middle to late stages.
Lin Xuan had seen many great cultivator cities, but such stringent defenses were rare. This was truly a broadening of his horizons.
Entering or exiting the city required inspection, which was perfectly normal given the current tense situation. They needed to prevent Sea Clan anddemonic race spies from infiltrating.
In the hands of these gatekeepers were round-shaped talismans. Although unremarkable at first glance, they were crafted by the Holy City's array masters. The Three Clans—Human, Beast, and Demon—had been in a trilateral standstill for centuries, fighting countless wars, knowing each other inside out. How to identify spies had been developed since ancient times.
The Bright Mind Talisman was one of the best among them. It had two major benefits: it was simple to manufacture and inexpensive, allowing mass distribution; secondly, its accuracy...
Indeed, it was accurate. As long as they weren't Core Formation experts who were adept at transforming and hiding themselves, most would be detected.
In the East Sea, Core Formation was already a top-tier existence. Even the Three Demon Emperors and Six Sea Kings were only at mid-Core Formation. Such high-ranking experts were few in number, and even if they did appear, they wouldn't stoop to espionage work; although cultivators could be devious, such old monsters still had some face.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, the accuracy of the Bright Mind Talisman was sufficient.
Lin Xuan wasn’t aware of these details. However, his companions from Yan Mountain were well-traveled. With them by his side, Lin Xuan felt enlightened as they approached the city gate, just a hundred paces away.
"Brother Lin, you need to stow your Spirit Boat when entering."
"Hmm, I understand."
Lin Xuan had no objections; one should follow local customs. Since he was here for Red Leaf Island with ulterior motives, he needed to remain low-key until his plan unfolded.
With a step, Lin Xuan prepared to leave the Spirit Boat but then furrowed his brow as if remembering something, turning slightly to his left.
He nearly forgot about that little guy.
Upon turning back, Lin Xuan's expression was a mix of amusement and exasperation. The little fellow was already drunk, leaning against the corner of the Spirit Boat, sound asleep with eyes half-closed, snoring softly. Moreover, bubbles were forming in his mouth, growing and shrinking with each breath.
"This guy has good alcohol tolerance; he just sleeps after drinking."
Lin Xuan muttered to himself before flicking his sleeves, causing a storage pouch to fly out. The pouch opened, and light enveloped the little ball, which was still dazed from its slumber, being scooped up without waking.
The Yan Mountain Four Friends shook their heads. Lin Xuan's pet was indeed peculiar; they had never seen anything like it in all their travels. They could only marvel at how vast the world was and how diverse it could be.
However, other than this, they paid little attention. Apart from its cute appearance, the creature’s essence energy was barely perceptible. A Flexible Spirit stage cultivator could easily eliminate it.
Such a pet was no different from cats or dogs—nothing but for play. It offered no real help on the path to cultivation.
One should not judge by appearances; one could never tell how deep the sea ran. Ignoring such a creature was normal, and this outcome suited Lin Xuan perfectly.
Many cultivators were waiting in line to enter the city, with varying cultivation levels. Low-level cultivators didn't need to be mentioned—Lin Xuan noticed that even Core Formation and even Separation stage experts were obediently following the rules.
Such situations weren’t common, but a brief inquiry revealed why. It was a special period; Red Leaf Island needed order. Those who defied orders would be executed without mercy, and those disrupting the order faced the same fate.
When this command was first issued, many cultivators dismissed it as trivial since independent cultivators were like wandering clouds and wild geese. Although their overall cultivation levels were weak due to sheer numbers, some lucky few managed to advance through chance. These individuals had peculiar temperaments.
Describing them as rebellious would be accurate; they were used to not being bound by rules. Their presence here was purely for the generous rewards after completing tasks. Otherwise, if disaster struck, someone of higher rank would take the fall. The conflict with Sea Clan anddemonic race was left to the Holy City and those sects.
With a mentality of "take what you can get," independent cultivators didn't bother with Red Leaf Island's commands. Entering alongside low-level cultivators to avoid mistakes?
The high-ranking independent cultivators were unconcerned, with the most notable example being a Separation stage expert named Heavenly Wind Demon Monarch. Relying on his superior strength, he not only disregarded order but also injured several gatekeepers upon entry.
Initially thought of as a minor incident, it ended up shocking the Holy City's Core Formation experts stationed there, who personally apprehended him and publicly tortured him to death.
This was clearly meant as a deterrent. However, it proved effective; after Heavenly Wind Demon Monarch’s demise, independent cultivators' rebellious nature significantly diminished due to witnessing the Holy City's severe measures.
After all, no one wanted to die for no reason. While some left, they were in the minority. The lure of treasures like medicinal pills and crystal stones was too tempting for most cultivators. This time, Red Leaf Island offered generous rewards for various tasks.
With effort and a bit of luck, one could earn substantial profits. Such opportunities didn't come often.
As Lin Xuan gathered information and analyzed the situation, they entered the city without any trouble!~!