“ xīng yuè chéng jué dòu ， yún yǐn zōng hái zhēn shì dǎn liàng bù xiǎo ， jū rán gǎn tí chū zhè me yí gè yāo qiú 。”
“星月城决斗，云隐宗还真是胆量不小，居然敢提出这么一个要求。”
"Duels in Star Moon City, the Cloud Concealment Sect really has guts. They actually dared to make such a demand."
hán tán zhèng zhōng ， tiān jué lǎo guài pán xī ér zuò ， cóng wài biǎo shàng kàn ， tā yě bù guò wǔ shí chū tóu ， kuān é dà liǎn ， yī shēn sù páo ， róng mào bìng bù chū zhòng ， rán ér què zì yǒu yí dài zōng shī de qì dù ， yóu shēn shàng mí sàn ér chū 。
寒潭正中，天绝老怪盘膝而坐，从外表上看，他也不过五十出头，宽额大脸，一身素袍，容貌并不出众，然而却自有一代宗师的气度，由身上弥散而出。
In the middle of the Cold Spring, the Tyrant of Heaven sat cross-legged. From his appearance, he was no more than fifty years old, with a broad forehead and large face, dressed in plain white robes. His looks were unremarkable, but there was an air of a master of the age about him that emanated from his body.
“ shī zhí yě jué de qí guài ， yún yǐn zōng suī rán bù shí hǎo dǎi ， dàn dào dǐ yě shì yuán yuǎn liú cháng de zōng pài ， bú huì bù zhī dào shī shū nín de lì hài ， tí zhè me yí gè yāo qiú ， gēn běn jiù yǔ zhǎo sǐ chà bu duō ， huì bú huì yǒu yīn móu ？” nà zhǎng mén gōng jìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú guǒ jǐn cóng wài biǎo shàng kàn ， tā míng xiǎn yào xiǎn lǎo yī xiē de ， bù guò xiū xiān zhě de nián líng ， běn lái jiù bù néng dān cóng róng mào shàng pàn duàn 。
“师侄也觉得奇怪，云隐宗虽然不识好歹，但到底也是源远流长的宗派，不会不知道师叔您的厉害，提这么一个要求，根本就与找死差不多，会不会有yīn谋？”那掌门恭敬的声音传入耳朵，如果仅从外表上看，他明显要显老一些的，不过修仙者的年龄，本来就不能单从容貌上判断。
"The junior disciple finds this strange too. Although the Cloud Concealment Sect is not very discerning, it's still a long-standing sect with its roots deep. They wouldn't be unaware of Uncle’s prowess. Making such a demand is almost like seeking death. Could there be some hidden plot?" The respectful voice of the sect leader entered his ears. While he appeared older from the outside, the age of cultivators couldn’t be judged by appearance alone.
“yīn móu ， néng yǒu shén me yīn móu ， xīng yuè chéng de bèi jǐng ， nǐ yòu bú shì bù xiǎo de ， qū qū yún yǐn zōng ， hái néng shuǎ chū shén me huā zhāo bù chéng me ？” tiān jué lǎo guài bù yǐ wéi rán de shuō 。
“yīn谋，能有什么yīn谋，星月城的背景，你又不是不晓得，区区云隐宗，还能耍出什么花招不成么？”天绝老怪不以为然的说。
"Hidden plot? What hidden plot could they possibly have? You know well enough about Star Moon City's background. Can such a minor sect really come up with any tricks?" The Tyrant of Heaven said dismissively.
“ kě duì fāng zhè me zuò ， shí zài bù fú hé cháng lǐ 。”
“可对方这么做，实在不符合常理。”
"But their actions don't follow common sense."
“ hēng ， xiǎng nà me duō gàn shén me ， shuō bù dìng duì fāng yǐ jīng shī xīn fēng le ， nán dào nǐ hái pà běn zūn shū le bù chéng me ？”
“哼，想那么多干什么，说不定对方已经失心疯了，难道你还怕本尊输了不成么？”
"Hmph, why think so much? Maybe the other party is already mad. Do you really fear that this master will lose?"
“ bù ， shī zhí dāng rán bù kě néng yǒu zhè zhǒng xīn lǐ ， shī shū zòng héng wú dí ， qǐ shì qū qū yún yǐn zōng de tiào liáng xiǎo chǒu kě yǐ bǐ nǐ 。”
“不，师侄当然不可能有这种心理，师叔纵横无敌，岂是区区云隐宗的跳梁小丑可以比拟。”
"No, the junior disciple can never have such thoughts. Uncle is invincible in all directions; how could a minor sect compare?"
jiàn tiān jué lǎo guài liǎn lù bù yù zhī sè， nà zhǎng mén máng kāi kǒu fèng chéng de shuō ， zì jǐ zhè wèi shī shū ， kě shì xǐ nù wú cháng de guī ér 。
见天绝老怪脸lù不豫之sè，那掌门忙开口奉承的说，自己这位师叔，可是喜怒无常的圭儿。
Seeing the Tyrant of Heaven's displeased expression, the sect leader quickly flattered him, saying his uncle was unpredictable Guier.
“ hǎo le ， duì fāng jì rán xiǎng yǔ lǎo fū jué dòu ， nà jiù mǎn zú tā men de yāo qiú ， àn zhào xīng yuè chéng de guī jǔ ， jué dòu shuāng fāng yào xiān dìng xià shèng lì hòu de tiáo jiàn ， tā men shì zěn me shuō de ？”
“好了，对方既然想与老夫决斗，那就满足他们的要求，按照星月城的规矩，决斗双方要先定下胜利后的条件，他们是怎么说的？”
"Alright, since the other party wants to duel with this old man, let’s meet their demands according to Star Moon City's rules. What did they say about the conditions after victory?"
zhǎng mén lǎo tóu tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de jiāng yī cuì lǜ yù dī de yù tóng jiǎn dì shàng lái le 。
掌门老头吞了一口唾沫，恭恭敬敬的将一翠绿yù滴的玉瞳简递上来了。
The sect leader swallowed a mouthful of saliva and respectfully handed over a jade cylinder with a green droplet in its eye.
tiān jué lǎo guài shén shí yī sǎo ， liǎn shàng lù chū wán wèi zhī sè， suí hòu fǔ zhǎng lěng xiào qǐ lái ：“ yǒu yì si ， jū rán tí chū zhè yàng de tiáo jiàn ， kàn lái yún yǐn zōng nà xiē jiā huo ， duì zhè cì jué dòu ， hái zhēn yǒu jǐ fēn xìn xīn lái zhe 。”
天绝老怪神识一扫，脸上lù出玩味之sè，随后抚掌冷笑起来：“有意思，居然提出这样的条件，看来云隐宗那些家伙，对这次决斗，还真有几分信心来着。”
The Tyrant of Heaven scanned it with his divine sense, then smiled playfully: "Interesting, such a condition. It seems that those fellows from the Cloud Concealment Sect really have some confidence about this duel."
“ suǒ yǐ shī zhí cái dān xīn tā men suǒ yào de tiān cái dì bǎo ， wú yī bú shì kuàng shì nán xún zhī wù ， yǐ běn mén de jī lěi ， yě zhǐ néng ná chū wǔ fēn zhī yī shèng xià de xiǎng yào zài liǎng qiān nián nèi còu qí ， bù shuō yì diǎn jī huì yě wú ， dàn zhe shí miǎo máng dé jǐn ， wàn yī ……”
“所以师侄才担心他们索要的天材地宝，无一不是旷世难寻之物，以本门的积累，也只能拿出五分之一剩下的想要在两千年内凑齐，不说一点机会也无，但着实渺茫得紧，万一……”
"So the junior disciple is worried that the treasures they demand are all hard-to-find items in the world. With our sect's resources, we can only offer one-fifth of what’s left and try to gather it within two thousand years. There isn’t even a bit of hope, but it’s still extremely difficult. What if..."
“ xíng le 。” tiān jué lǎo guài bù nài fán de yī huī shǒu ：“ pà shén me ， duì fāng tí de tiáo jiàn zài kē kè ， yě yào tā men yíng le cái kě yǒu lǎo fū zài ， nǐ jiù fàng yì bǎi èr shí gè xīn hǎo le 。”
“行了。”天绝老怪不耐烦的一挥手：“怕什么，对方提的条件再苛刻，也要他们赢了才可有老夫在，你就放一百二十个心好了。”
"Enough." The Tyrant of Heaven waved his hand impatiently: "What are you afraid of? No matter how harsh their conditions are, this old man will only be involved if they win. You can rest easy."
zhǎng mén suī rán yī jiù jué de yǒu diǎn bù tuǒ ， bù guò shī shū huà dōu shuō dào zhè yī bù tā zì rán bù gǎn zài xiāng quàn shén me ， lián shēng chēng shì 。
掌门虽然依旧觉得有点不妥，不过师叔话都说到这一步他自然不敢再相劝什么，连声称是。
Although the sect leader still felt uneasy, he dared not persuade any further since Uncle had spoken so far. He agreed with a nod.
suí hòu tái qǐ tóu lú ， mǎn liǎn mèi xiào de kāi kǒu ：“ shī shū ， nà wǒ men yíng le ， yòu gāi tí shén me tiáo jiàn ne ？”
随后抬起头颅，满脸媚笑的开口：“师叔，那我们赢了，又该提什么条件呢？”
Then he raised his head and smiled sycophantically: "Uncle, what should we demand when we win?"
“ hēng zhè hái yòng wèn me ？” tiān jué lǎo guài xiù páo yī fú ， yǎn zhōng yǒu xiōng máng shǎn shuò ：“ zhěng gè yún yǐn zōng ， yào cóng zhè yī jiè mǒ chú gāi zōng dì zǐ yí gè bù luò ， wǒ yào tā men quán bù hún guī dì fǔ 。”
“哼这还用问么？”天绝老怪袖袍一拂，眼中有凶芒闪烁：“整个云隐宗，要从这一界抹除该宗弟子一个不落，我要他们全部hún归地府。”
"Hmph, how could this be in doubt?" The Tyrant of Heaven flicked his sleeve, his eyes flashing with ferocity: "The entire Cloud Concealment Sect must be wiped out from this realm, leaving no trace. I want them all to return their souls to the underworld."
“ shì jǐn zūn fǎ yù ， nà dì zǐ xiān gào cí 。”
“是谨尊法谕，那弟子先告辞。”
"Yes, your command is respected. Disciple takes leave now."
zhǎng mén xiàng hán tán zhōng de rén yǐng xíng le yī lǐ ， mò mò wú shēng de tuì le xià qù 。
掌门像寒潭中的人影行了一礼，默默无声的退了下去。
The sect leader bowed like a shadow in the cold spring and silently left.
běi míng jùn wèi yú nài lóng jiè de jí běi zhī dì ， miàn jī zài jiǔ jiǔ bā shí yí gè jùn fǔ zhī zhōng suī bù gǎn shuō dì yī ， dàn yě shì pái míng qián liè dì 。
北冥郡位于鼐龙界的极北之地，面积在九九八十一个郡府之中虽不敢说第一，但也是排名前列地。
Northern Mournful Province was located at the northernmost part of the Dragon's Cauldron Realm. While it wasn’t the largest province among the ninety-nine, it still ranked high.
rán ér yǔ qí tā jùn fǔ xiāng bǐ ， zhè lǐ dì guǎng rén xī ， qì hòu yě è liè yǐ jí ， yī nián sì jì ， chú le xià jì zuì rè de jǐ tiān ， zhōng nián dōu piāo zhe é máo dà xuě 。
然而与其他郡府相比，这里地广人稀，气候也恶劣以极，一年四季，除了夏季最热的几天，终年都飘着鹅毛大雪。
However, compared to other provinces, this place had vast expanses with sparse populations and extremely harsh climates. Except for a few hot days in summer, it was covered in heavy snow all year round.
zhè yàng de huán jìng ， bié shuō fán rén bù duō ， biàn shì xiū xiān zhě ， yě shì bù xǐ 。
这样的环境，别说凡人不多，便是修仙者，也是不喜。
Such an environment made even cultivators dislike it. Yet, there stood the first immortal city of the Dragon's Cauldron Realm—Star Moon City.
rán ér piān piān ， yǒu nài lóng jiè dì yī xiān chéng zhī měi yù de xīng yuè chéng ， jiù zuò luò zài zhè lǐ 。
然而偏偏，有鼐龙界第一仙城之美誉的星月城，就坐落在这里。
This was astonishing and a mystery of this realm.
zhè jiǎn zhí lìng rén chà yì ， kě wèi cǐ jiè de bù jiě zhī mí 。
这简直令人诧异，可谓此界的不解之谜。
Because of Star Moon City, the strength of Northern Mournful Province’s cultivation world wasn’t weak. Every season, numerous cultivators would flood into this place.
yīn wèi xīng yuè chéng de yuán gù ， běi míng jùn xiū xiān jiè de shí lì ， dào bù néng shuō bó ruò ， měi nián gè gè shí jié ， dū huì yǒu dà liàng de xiū shì yǒng rù cǐ chù 。
因为星月城的缘故，北冥郡修仙界的实力，倒不能说薄弱，每年各个时节，都会有大量的修士涌入此处。
Apart from duels, Star Moon City was renowned throughout the realm for its markets, auctions, and other immortals' cities. Among the ninety-nine provinces, it ranked among the top in these areas.
ér xīng yuè chéng chú le jué dòu ， zài cǐ jiè wén míng xiá ěr ， qí tā xiān chéng gāi yǒu de dōng xī ， yě shì yī yàng bù luò ， fāng shì ， pāi mài huì ， zài jiǔ jiǔ bā shí yí gè jùn fǔ zhōng ， dōu shì shǔ yī shǔ èr de 。
而星月城除了决斗，在此界闻名遐迩，其他仙城该有的东西，也是一样不落，坊市，拍卖会，在九九八十一个郡府中，都是数一数二的。
However, what drew so many cultivators here was another reason.
bù guò dà liàng de xiū shì zhī suǒ yǐ lái dào cǐ dì ， què shì lìng yǒu yuán yóu 。
不过大量的修士之所以来到此地，却是另有缘由。
They came out of admiration.
kě yǐ shuō ， tā men shì mù míng ér lái de 。
可以说，他们是慕名而来的。
Legends said that behind Star Moon City lay a massive force with three old monsters as Supreme Elders who had transcended their tribulation. Although this was just a legend and couldn’t be verified, one thing was certain: there were always more than one old monster’s avatar present in the city during major ceremonies. This point was beyond doubt.
chuán shuō ， xīng yuè chéng bèi hòu de shì lì páng dà yǐ jí ， yǒu sān wèi dù jié qī lǎo guài wù zuò wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， suī rán zhè jǐn jǐn shì chuán shuō ， yì zhí méi yǒu bàn fǎ néng gòu dé dào zhèng shí ， bù guò yǒu yì diǎn ， què shì kěn dìng dì 。
传说，星月城背后的势力庞大以极，有三位渡劫期老怪物做为太上长老，虽然这仅仅是传说，一直没有办法能够得到证实，不过有一点，却是肯定地。
Knowing that the Tribulation Transcender realm was the last stage of cultivation and out of reach for most cultivators, these ancient beings generally wouldn’t appear before others.
jiù shì cǐ chéng ， cháng nián yǒu bù zhǐ ！ wèi dù jié qī lǎo guài wù de huà shēn zuò zhèn cǐ chù ， zhè yì diǎn shì jué wú huái yí de ， yīn wèi zài yī xiē zhòng dà de diǎn lǐ shàng ， kě yǐ kàn jiàn zhè xiē qián bèi de huà shēn xiàn shì 。
就是此城，常年有不止！位渡劫期老怪物的化身坐镇此处，这一点是绝无怀疑的，因为在一些重大的典礼上，可以看见这些前辈的化身现世。
No one knew where their abodes were.
yào zhī dào ， dù jié qī ， zuò wèi xiū xiān de zuì hòu yí gè jìng jiè ， zài dà bù fèn xiū shì de yǎn lǐ ， nà dōu shì kě wàng ér bù kě jí 。
要知道，渡劫期，做为修仙的最后一个境界，在大部分修士的眼里，那都是可望而不可及。
However, Star Moon City was different. Seeing tribulation transcenders' avatars was enough to excite many cultivators.
suī rán nài lóng jiè shì líng jiè de dǐng jí jiè miàn ， bù fá zhè yàng de dà néng cún zài ， tè bié shì nài lóng zhēn rén ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， nà yě shì pái dé shàng hào de rén wù 。
虽然鼐龙界是灵界的顶级界面，不乏这样的大能存在，特别是鼐龙真人，放眼三界，那也是排得上号的人物。
Legends spoke of lucky individuals with exceptional资质 who caught the attention of an old Tribulation Transcender's avatar and became disciples.
rán ér zhè xiē bù zhī dào huó le duō shǎo suì yuè de lǎo jiā huǒ ， yì bān lái shuō ， yòu zěn me huì chū xiàn zài rén qián ne ？
然而这些不知道活了多少岁月的老家伙，一般来说，又怎么会出现在人前呢？
This was a step that could change one’s fate overnight.
tā men de dòng fǔ zài hé dì ， yě méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ 。
他们的洞府在何地，也没有人清楚。
There were also rumors about a beautiful female cultivator who, through sheer luck, caught the eye of an old Tribulation Transcender, who took her in as a concubine.
rán ér xīng yuè chéng bù tóng ， néng gòu jiàn dào dù jié qī cún zài de huà shēn ， yǐ jīng zú gòu ràng nà xiē xiū shì xīng fèn 。
然而星月城不同，能够见到渡劫期存在的化身，已经足够让那些修士兴奋。
This made countless women envious.
chuán shuō yǒu zī zhì jué jiā de xìng yùn zhě ， bèi yī dù jié qī qián bèi de huà shēn kàn zhòng ， shōu wèi dì zǐ 。
传说有资质绝佳的幸运者，被一渡劫期前辈的化身看中，收为弟子。
Knowing that the status of a concubine was far below that of a properly married partner, but it would be elevated by the identity of its owner. A Tribulation Transcender's concubine had high status, and even a Spirit Formation stage cultivator wouldn’t dare to offend her. As a bed companion, she would receive numerous benefits. Hearing one’s words from such an old monster could save countless detours in cultivation. If favored, crystal stones and medicinal pills were easily obtained, eliminating the need for any worries about cultivation.
yào zhī dào ， zhè kě shì yī bù dēng tiān de shì 。
要知道，这可是一步登天的事。
These two legends alone made Star Moon City a popular destination every year. Of course, those who came to become disciples or concubines of Tribulation Transcenders were few. Most cultivators came either for auctions or duels.
yòu yǒu chuán yán shuō ， mǒu měi mào nǚ xiū ， jī yuán qiǎo hé ， bèi mǒu dù jié qī qián bèi shōu rù fáng zhōng ， bìng jǐ yǔ shì qiè de shēn fèn 。
又有传言说，某美貌女修，机缘巧合，被某渡劫期前辈收入房中，并给予shì妾的身份。
Duels were self-explanatory; Star Moon City’s reputation in the Dragon's Cauldron Realm was unparalleled. As for auctions, they were among the best too.
nà yě shì ràng wú shù de nǚ zǐ yǎn hóng 。
那也是让无数的女子眼红。
Although there were auctions every day, the most important ones occurred once every nine years. Whenever such times approached, the number of cultivators flooding into Star Moon City would double.
yào zhī dào ，shì qiè de dì wèi suī rán yuǎn bù jí míng méi zhèng qǔ de shuāng xiū dào lǚ ， dàn yě yào kàn shì shén me rén de qiè ， dù jié qī qián bèi ， nà shì qiè de dì wèi ， yě shì shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo ， jí biàn fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， yě bù gǎn qīng yì dé zuì 。
要知道，shì妾的地位虽然远不及明媒正娶的双修道侣，但也要看是什么人的妾，渡劫期前辈，那shì妾的地位，也是水涨船高，即便分神期修仙者，也不敢轻易得罪。
This year was no exception; not only ordinary cultivators but also many high-ranking figures from various sects couldn’t bear the solitude and ventured to Star Moon City.
gèng bú yào shuō ， zuò wéi zhěn biān rén ， kěn dìng huì dé dào dà liàng hǎo chù ， suǒ wèi tīng jūn yī xí huà ， shèng dú shí nián shū ， dù jié qī lǎo guài wù suí yì zhǐ diǎn liǎng jù ， dōu néng gòu ràng xiū shì shǎo zǒu hěn duō wān lù ， rú guǒ dé chǒng de huà ， jīng shí dān yào gèng shì yú qǔ yú qiú ， zài yě bù yòng wèi xiū liàn dān yōu 。
更不要说，作为枕边人，肯定会得到大量好处，所谓听君一席话，胜读十年书，渡劫期老怪物随意指点两句，都能够让修士少走很多弯路，如果得宠的话，晶石丹药更是予取予求，再也不用为修炼担忧。
A month before the auction began, Star Moon City was already bustling with activity.
jiù chōng zhè liǎng diǎn chuán shuō ， měi nián lái xīng yuè chéng de xiū xiān zhě ， nà jiù shì luò yì bù jiě ， dāng rán ， xiǎng yào bài shī huò zhě zuò dù jié qī lǎo guài shì qiè de ， bì jìng shì shǎo shù ， dà jiā yě míng bái ， zhè yàng de jī yuán ， shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú ， dà bù fèn xiū shì lái dào zhè lǐ ， yào me shì chōng pāi mài huì ， yào me shì chōng jué dòu 。
就冲这两点传说，每年来星月城的修仙者，那就是络绎不解，当然，想要拜师或者做渡劫期老怪shì妾的，毕竟是少数，大家也明白，这样的机缘，是可遇而不可求，大部分修士来到这里，要么是冲拍卖会，要么是冲决斗。
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"Duels in Star Moon City, the Cloud Concealment Sect really has guts. They actually dared to make such a demand."
In the middle of the Cold Spring, the Tyrant of Heaven sat cross-legged. From his appearance, he was no more than fifty years old, with a broad forehead and large face, dressed in plain white robes. His looks were unremarkable, but there was an air of a master of the age about him that emanated from his body.
"The junior disciple finds this strange too. Although the Cloud Concealment Sect is not very discerning, it's still a long-standing sect with its roots deep. They wouldn't be unaware of Uncle’s prowess. Making such a demand is almost like seeking death. Could there be some hidden plot?" The respectful voice of the sect leader entered his ears. While he appeared older from the outside, the age of cultivators couldn’t be judged by appearance alone.
"Hidden plot? What hidden plot could they possibly have? You know well enough about Star Moon City's background. Can such a minor sect really come up with any tricks?" The Tyrant of Heaven said dismissively.
"But their actions don't follow common sense."
"Hmph, why think so much? Maybe the other party is already mad. Do you really fear that this master will lose?"
"No, the junior disciple can never have such thoughts. Uncle is invincible in all directions; how could a minor sect compare?"
Seeing the Tyrant of Heaven's displeased expression, the sect leader quickly flattered him, saying his uncle was unpredictable Guier.
"Alright, since the other party wants to duel with this old man, let’s meet their demands according to Star Moon City's rules. What did they say about the conditions after victory?"
The sect leader swallowed a mouthful of saliva and respectfully handed over a jade cylinder with a green droplet in its eye.
The Tyrant of Heaven scanned it with his divine sense, then smiled playfully: "Interesting, such a condition. It seems that those fellows from the Cloud Concealment Sect really have some confidence about this duel."
"So the junior disciple is worried that the treasures they demand are all hard-to-find items in the world. With our sect's resources, we can only offer one-fifth of what’s left and try to gather it within two thousand years. There isn’t even a bit of hope, but it’s still extremely difficult. What if..."
"Enough." The Tyrant of Heaven waved his hand impatiently: "What are you afraid of? No matter how harsh their conditions are, this old man will only be involved if they win. You can rest easy."
Although the sect leader still felt uneasy, he dared not persuade any further since Uncle had spoken so far. He agreed with a nod.
Then he raised his head and smiled sycophantically: "Uncle, what should we demand when we win?"
"Hmph, how could this be in doubt?" The Tyrant of Heaven flicked his sleeve, his eyes flashing with ferocity: "The entire Cloud Concealment Sect must be wiped out from this realm, leaving no trace. I want them all to return their souls to the underworld."
"Yes, your command is respected. Disciple takes leave now."
The sect leader bowed like a shadow in the cold spring and silently left.
Northern Mournful Province was located at the northernmost part of the Dragon's Cauldron Realm. While it wasn’t the largest province among the ninety-nine, it still ranked high.
However, compared to other provinces, this place had vast expanses with sparse populations and extremely harsh climates. Except for a few hot days in summer, it was covered in heavy snow all year round.
Such an environment made even cultivators dislike it. Yet, there stood the first immortal city of the Dragon's Cauldron Realm—Star Moon City.
This was astonishing and a mystery of this realm.
Because of Star Moon City, the strength of Northern Mournful Province’s cultivation world wasn’t weak. Every season, numerous cultivators would flood into this place.
Apart from duels, Star Moon City was renowned throughout the realm for its markets, auctions, and other immortals' cities. Among the ninety-nine provinces, it ranked among the top in these areas.
However, what drew so many cultivators here was another reason.
They came out of admiration.
Legends said that behind Star Moon City lay a massive force with three old monsters as Supreme Elders who had transcended their tribulation. Although this was just a legend and couldn’t be verified, one thing was certain: there were always more than one old monster’s avatar present in the city during major ceremonies. This point was beyond doubt.
Knowing that the Tribulation Transcender realm was the last stage of cultivation and out of reach for most cultivators, these ancient beings generally wouldn’t appear before others.
No one knew where their abodes were.
However, Star Moon City was different. Seeing tribulation transcenders' avatars was enough to excite many cultivators.
Legends spoke of lucky individuals with exceptional资质 who caught the attention of an old Tribulation Transcender's avatar and became disciples.
This was a step that could change one’s fate overnight.
There were also rumors about a beautiful female cultivator who, through sheer luck, caught the eye of an old Tribulation Transcender, who took her in as a concubine.
This made countless women envious.
Knowing that the status of a concubine was far below that of a properly married partner, but it would be elevated by the identity of its owner. A Tribulation Transcender's concubine had high status, and even a Spirit Formation stage cultivator wouldn’t dare to offend her. As a bed companion, she would receive numerous benefits. Hearing one’s words from such an old monster could save countless detours in cultivation. If favored, crystal stones and medicinal pills were easily obtained, eliminating the need for any worries about cultivation.
These two legends alone made Star Moon City a popular destination every year. Of course, those who came to become disciples or concubines of Tribulation Transcenders were few. Most cultivators came either for auctions or duels.
Duels were self-explanatory; Star Moon City’s reputation in the Dragon's Cauldron Realm was unparalleled. As for auctions, they were among the best too.
Although there were auctions every day, the most important ones occurred once every nine years. Whenever such times approached, the number of cultivators flooding into Star Moon City would double.
This year was no exception; not only ordinary cultivators but also many high-ranking figures from various sects couldn’t bear the solitude and ventured to Star Moon City.
A month before the auction began, Star Moon City was already bustling with activity.
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