Two years later, Li Sisui and Leng Rushuang, weary from their journey, finally discovered the renowned Broken Halberd City in a deep, endless canyon. It was a sky city suspended in mid-air, with countless chains extending from it to the ground, firmly securing Broken Halberd City!
The chains were made of a peculiar material, sometimes sparking with fire, sometimes as cold as solid ice. All the cultivators tacitly chose to stay away from the chains. Around Broken Halberd City, there were also caves of various sizes, which were occupied by cultivators who couldn't stay in Broken Halberd City and had chosen this as a second choice...
However, without sufficient strength, it is difficult to reside in the cave for long. It is very likely that the cave will be robbed the day after it is built. The cliffs on both sides of the canyon are densely packed with caves of various sizes, like a honeycomb. Most of the caves have long been in disrepair. Of course, there are also some powerful individuals among them who do not need to rely on Broken Halberd City!
"Such a massive city, I wonder what kind of energy it relies on to float here. Could it be moved in case of an emergency?"
Li Sisui looked up at the Broken Halberd City before him. Above the gray gate were three large, gleaming golden characters. The city gate was closed, and the gate tower was heavily guarded. It was said that the guardian cultivators of Broken Halberd City were the best in the city, and not just anyone could do the job. The first requirement was that one had to live in Broken Halberd City for a certain number of years, and the second was that one's strength had to reach a certain level. After passing the examination, the best were selected!
"I read in ancient books that the location of this city is not fixed; it really is a city that can move at any time. Logically speaking, what would cultivators who can climb the Asura Ridge have to fear? Yet so many cultivators are fighting tooth and nail to get inside..."
Leng Rushuang remained expressionless, coldly surveying the Sky City above. Then, the two rode the eagle-like creature, slowly flying towards Broken Halberd City. When they were about several dozen feet away, a golden light suddenly flashed before them, and a massive barrier appeared. A majestic voice echoed from within the barrier:
"Who goes there! What brings you here! State your name! Trespassers will die!"
"A rogue cultivator, holding a room card for Qingyuan Building, came into the city to take care of some business..."
With that, Li Si casually tossed the room card into the golden barrier. After the card disappeared inside, a long time passed before a voice could be heard from within:
"It is indeed a Qingyuan Building card. Temporary residents can stay for a maximum of one year. After one year, without the city lord's order, they must be immediately sent out of the city. Those who disobey will be executed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the room card from Qingyuan Tower flew out again. Li Sisui caught it, and then the golden barrier seemed to materialize. Ripples flowed on the barrier, like opaque frosted glass, making people curious about what was inside. The next second, the golden frosted glass disappeared into thin air, and the view became clear again. As far as they could see, the entire view of Zheji City was revealed to them!
The two exchanged a glance. Li Sisui silently put away the room card, and the eagle under his feet flapped its wings and slowly flew towards Broken Halberd City. However, he had not flown far when a rumbling sound came from behind him. Then, the surrounding canyon scenery disappeared instantly and turned into a golden halo. Only the Broken Halberd City gate in front of him appeared even more majestic and magnificent!
Only when the two flew close did the massive city gate slowly open. Immediately afterward, a powerful surge of divine sense erupted from the gate, like a gust of wind, sweeping past and stinging their faces. Moments later, the divine sense dissipated, and the city gate fully opened. The two and the eagle walked in on foot. Upon exiting the city gate, they received a jade talisman with a countdown timer. When the countdown reached zero, the talisman would shatter. Anyone inside the city without a jade talisman was considered an intruder and would be killed without exception…
As for why the people in the city knew they were temporary residents, it was because cultivators who settled in Broken Halberd City could not leave. Although the city was safe, they had lost their freedom to some extent, and to regain their freedom, they had to face life-or-death tests at any time, living a precarious existence...
What's even more domineering is that, whether temporary residents or permanent residents, once they step into Broken Halberd City, they cannot leave on their own. They either have their time reset to zero and be sent out, or they become permanent residents. There is no third option. Therefore, cultivators who genuinely want to settle in Broken Halberd City will make ample preparations and will only choose to set foot in Broken Halberd City when they can guarantee that they will obtain the qualification to settle there...
Bang!
The heavy, ancient city gate behind him slammed shut. Li Sisui looked at the bustling scene of crowds before him. For a moment, he even thought he had returned to the market in his previous world. The cries of vendors were everywhere, and he, who had been all alone all the way, finally felt a long-lost sense of human warmth at this moment...
"I never expected Broken Halberd City to be so lively..."
"Let's find a place to stay first..."
Leng Rushuang remained noncommittal, looked around, chose a direction, and walked straight towards it. Li Sisui was dazzled by the sight and staggered behind Leng Rushuang. Because flying was prohibited in the city, even the eagle could not fly and could only tuck its wings in, like a giant ostrich, closely following behind Li Sisui.
Zheji City has a relatively open and tolerant attitude towards temporary cultivators, and will provide public and open accommodation areas. Although there are certain time restrictions, it is like sending charcoal in snowy weather for cultivators who have just entered the city. The direction of Leng Rushuang is also the public accommodation provided by Zheji City for new cultivators!
The streets and alleys of Broken Halberd City were crowded with cultivators in various attire, and the sounds of shouts and calls filled the air.
"The inner core of a nameless demon beast from a thousand years ago is equivalent to a cultivator's arduous cultivation over a hundred years. Take a look, don't miss it!"
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