The Xia Kingdom was located in the southeastern part of China, far from the Central Plains, a land of abundant resources and natural wonders, and could be described as being in a remote corner.
Not only the Xia Kingdom, but the Lanyun Nine Kingdoms are considered remote places in the entire cultivation world of Shenzhou.
However, Xia Guolan Yuanfu is a place of some renown even in the entire Shenzhou region, and its reputation is in no way inferior to that of the Longhu Mountain Ancestral Temple.
The most crucial reason lies in Lanyunhai City!
The Lanyun River is one of the three major river systems in China.
Although it was only a minor role, it was still extraordinary.
Not only is it full of inspiration, nourishing the countries on both sides of the strait and hundreds of millions of people, but it is also connected to the East China Sea, making transportation extremely convenient.
Lanyun Sea City is one of the important nodes for exchanges and trade between the East China Sea Islands and overseas countries, as well as the cultivation community of Shenzhou.
Many overseas specialties flowed into the nine kingdoms of Lanyun through the Lanyun Sea Market, and were then traded with the Central Plains of China by various caravans and merchants, giving rise to an extremely prosperous trade route.
Countless pearls, agates, gemstones, medicinal herbs, spices, and other overseas specialties, as well as many rare and precious materials from abroad, were transported to the Central Plains countries through this prosperous trade route.
Then, these were replaced with various "specialties" from the Central Plains, which were transported back to Lanyun Sea City and engaged in prosperous trade with overseas countries and the East Sea cultivators.
In the Lancang Sea Market, almost any kind of product or "specialty" can be found, regardless of its origin. Even items and spiritual materials from the far north ice plains can be found. Even the Divine Sect and the Demonic Sect will disguise themselves and try to get a share of this prosperous trade.
This has led to a chaotic mix of good and bad people in Lanyunhai City!
Besides the two "hosts," Longhu Mountain and the East Sea Dragon Palace, many "unorthodox cultivators" also shone brightly, including Golden Core True Monarchs and even Yin God Venerables.
Apart from lacking a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord to oversee them, these "unorthodox cultivators" who roam around Lanyun Sea City are in no way inferior to the major Xuanmen sects in strength.
Once you leave the area of Lanyunhai City, it's fine if you travel inland along the Lanyun River.
However, if we head out to sea, especially away from the area of the Dragon Palace of the East Sea and sail into the deep ocean,
The intensity of the struggle and the brutality of the battle were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
This upheaval involving the nine kingdoms of Lanyun was hardly even a normal occurrence in the depths of the ocean.
In the open ocean, the fierce battles of Daoji Zhenren are commonplace, as are the deadly duels of Shenguang Zhenren. Sometimes, one can even witness the struggles of Jindan Zhenjun.
Countless great demons and monsters lurk beneath the deep sea, occasionally emerging to stir up trouble.
Even the East Sea Dragon Clan suffered greatly from this. The East Sea Dragon Lord, a primordial spirit Dao Lord, had to personally take action almost every few years to open up the passage between the East Sea and the distant ocean, so as to prevent those great demons and monsters from cutting off their source of wealth.
These two completely different styles are also fully reflected in Lanyun Sea City.
The so-called Lanyun Sea Market is actually divided into two parts: Lanyuan Prefecture City and Dragon Palace Sea Market.
The style of Lanyuan Prefecture City is similar to that of Taiyin Prefecture City. It is located at the mouth of Lanyun River, like a giant turtle guarding the sea. It is shrouded in a magnificent array and is heavily guarded both inside and outside.
There are hundreds of powerful weapons such as the "Five Elements Dragon Tooth Tide-Shooting Crossbow" on the city walls alone, and all kinds of large war weapons gleam with a chilling light that makes people tremble with fear.
Moreover, without any attempt to conceal it, it was directly aimed at the Dragon Palace Sea Market, which did not resemble a prosperous market where "harmony brings wealth" at all, but rather a tense front line.
On the other hand, Ryugu Sea City has a completely different style, and is in a state of "undefended".
Shops in the mirage are of two types: one type is built on islands of varying sizes that emerge from the sea, and the other type arrives by boat, anchors directly, and the shops are built on boats of different sizes.
Various boats and islands are connected by small boats and piers, creating a scene of "everything thriving and full of vitality," but compared with the orderly and majestic Lanyuan Prefecture City, it appears chaotic and disorderly.
Han Qinhu arrived with Bai Cang, but showed no intention of entering Lanyuan Prefecture City.
Instead, they took a long detour, turning from the direction of the East China Sea Islands into the Dragon Palace City.
Bai Cang has lived two lives, yet he has never seen the vast sea frontier.
Although he only took a short detour, it was enough to broaden his horizons.
Looking around at the East China Sea, all you can see is azure water, stretching endlessly to the horizon.
However, Bai Cang was more concerned about another issue: "Didn't they say that Grandmaster and True Monarch Li Long's wedding was imminent? Why don't we just go directly into Lan Yuan Prefecture City instead of taking such a long detour?"
Upon hearing this, Han Qinhu's face twitched and his eyes twitched wildly: "Could I tell you that there is someone in Lanyuan Prefecture City whom I would rather die than meet?"
Even though he knew Bai Cang was deliberately provoking him, Han Qinhu couldn't retaliate.
He could only pretend not to know: "The Tianhe Temple built by your grandmaster is located on Yunguang Island."
"This is the largest market town in the Dragon Palace Sea City, and also one of the safest places."
"You can settle down here for now. You may want to stroll around the market if you wish, but it's best not to leave the area of Yunguang Island, especially avoid wandering around those small islands or ships, lest you get ripped off without even realizing it."
Looking up, Bai Cang saw that the entire Dragon Palace Sea City was roughly shaped like a lotus flower.
Yunguang Island is located at the very center of "Lotus", covering an area of hundreds of miles. Its main peak soars into the clouds, resembling the stamen of a lotus flower, and stands opposite Lanyuan Prefecture City.
The surrounding islands are scattered like lotus petals, numbering in the hundreds or even thousands.
Between the islands, large and small, are various kinds of ships, layered outwards.
"Isn't it said that there are many cultivators and ghosts from Longhu Mountain patrolling the area in Lanyun Sea City? Could it be that someone would dare to kill and rob?" Bai Cang pretended to be naive and innocent, trying to get more information out of Han Qinhu.
Han Qinhu said calmly, "That was before. Now that the storm has just subsided, Longhu Mountain can't afford to worry about such trivial matters."
“The current Lanyun Sea City is truly a place where hidden talents abound. The reputation of Longhu Mountain may not be enough. If you encounter some unscrupulous Golden Core True Monarchs, don’t blame me for not warning you.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Cang's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly raised his hand in response, "Disciple understands. Why don't we go directly to our Grandmaster?"
The local monks are so rude; it would be best to quickly curry favor with them.
Staying calm and avoiding recklessness is the key!
"Do you think the True Lord is like cabbage, someone you can see whenever you want?"
Han Qinhu sneered repeatedly, "Even I have to go to Tianhe Temple to submit my visiting card first. When I can see your grandmaster depends on when he is free."
Bai Cang tilted his head. "No way, no way, there really isn't a direct descendant who has to submit an invitation in advance and wait for someone to announce their arrival to see their master, right?"
"Could it be that you are actually just an insignificant disciple in name only?"
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