This place is near the vortex of chaos and is very dangerous because there is often a cold wind blowing from the bottom of the abyss, corroding the soul and body. However, because of this special cold wind, a special mineral will be produced on the surrounding rock walls. If this mineral is used as a material to refine pills, it will enhance the strength of the soul a little, which is very beneficial for spiritual practice.
"At first, I sent my disciples to dig some to cover the sect's expenses, but we soon found that we were short of manpower."
After all, it was an extraordinary faction formed because of the practice sequence. At that time, there were only a few thousand people. In front of this huge abyss that was a thousand meters deep, they were very small. Even if they mined ore, they could not match the amount generated.
"So I started recruiting some people to do this. Gradually, the outside world learned about the situation in the abyss, and more people flocked here."
Just like a gold rush in another world, more and more people flocked to the abyss that sealed the vortex. In order to provide for these people, various caravans and chambers of commerce also brought a lot of supplies. The roads in and out of the abyss and the outside world were gradually leveled, and there was an endless stream of carriages and pedestrians on the road.
However, mortals are mortals after all, and are very vulnerable when facing this corrosive wind. If they stay there for a long time, they will suffer from various diseases and become strange in appearance, like evil spirits.
"For this reason, our sect had to restrict the entry and exit of personnel, but unfortunately the effect was not good." The brother and sister opposite shook their heads and talked about the past events recorded in the sect.
Many people tied thick ropes and climbed up the steep mountain wall, constantly digging, but there were always people who could not withstand the erosion of the cold wind and fell into the abyss, or died quietly while mining, and in the end only a corpse was hung up.
A large number of people died in this abyss, and the already chaotic and turbulent magic power mixed with various resentful and unwilling souls, giving birth to many special ghosts.
"Those ghosts are like cold blue flames, constantly wandering in this abyss, while at the bottom of the abyss, a pile of bones is growing thicker and thicker. This is why I named my sect 'Treading Bones to See the Ghost City', just to warn the world not to approach easily."
"Compared to death, perhaps poverty is even more terrifying. Yet, people continue to flock here from all directions, just hoping to make a fortune."
Gradually, as time passed, the layers of stairs leading to the bottom of the abyss were opened up, and some chambers of commerce or organizations, in order to settle here permanently, also dug out huge caves in the steep rock walls, set up formations, and built special mansions to resist the corrosion of the cold wind.
As a result, more and more buildings were built in the abyss, and the population continued to increase.
The people who originally came here for the rare "Ghost Stone" gradually settled down here. At the same time, in order to resist the corrosion of the Yin Wind, the residents at the bottom of the abyss also communicated frequently and interacted with the local faction "Ta Gu Jian You Cheng". Many of them learned methods and skills to defend themselves from "Ta Gu Jian You Cheng", and many of their descendants became worshippers of the only local sect.
As time passed, most of the disciples of the "Ta Gu Jian You Cheng" faction were descendants of local residents, and it became more difficult to expel those who came here from all directions to mine and make money.
In order to live a better life, under the mutual urging and driving of various factors, the atmosphere in this "Ta Gu Jian You City" is very open-minded, and not as traditional and conservative as other sects. They will tirelessly study new spells and skills, and do not reject theories brought from other places and outsiders. Such a good academic environment has also attracted many people, and even established a famous academy under the abyss, named "Fang You Academy".
In the past, when the Western Continent was full of hundreds of countries and was filled with wars, many people crossed the sea to the East to the Plantagenet Dynasty. Some dispersed into the local area, while others were attracted by the reputation of Jianyou City and settled here. Therefore, this is also a rare place in the Eastern Continent where Westerners of all races gather.
Along the way, Loran Hill saw many residents with animal ears and horns. They wore simple or luxurious oriental clothes and spoke without any accent, just like the oriental residents. There were also a few elves with pointed ears. These elves ran a jewelry store and wore chiffon dresses with a very special style.
Although the corrosion of the dark wind brought by the chaotic vortex is somewhat dangerous, the local mana concentration is also extremely high. As long as you can persist in resisting it, then the practice will naturally be faster than in other places. This is why many people have moved here from afar.
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"I see." After hearing this, Loran Hill nodded, but continued to ask curiously.
"Then why is it that after the transformation of heaven and earth more than twenty years ago, the vortex of chaos here disappeared? Why is there still such a large permanent population?"
"Indeed, the world was overturned and changed at that time, and this place was no exception. After the chaos vortex disappeared, the number of 'Ghost Stones' stopped increasing, and many people gradually left. This place also gradually withered for a while."
“But fortunately, things have taken a new turn.”
"After the Chaos Vortex disappeared, the previously unreachable depths of the earth gradually opened up, and a hidden river beneath the ground was discovered by our faction."
"The water in the dark river is extremely cold, and along both sides of the underground dark river, there are minerals with a faint blue sheen, and some blood-red exotic flowers and herbs grow there."
"So many people flocked here again, looking for opportunities. However, with hundreds of years of experience, our sect didn't fully open this underground river to the public. We only sent a few people to explore it first, and only after confirming it was safe did we gradually let people go down."
"The banks of the Dark River are incredibly spacious, with enough space to even accommodate two more Youyou Cities. After more than a decade of research, we've discovered that the riverbanks are ideal for growing some special herbs."
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