The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 422 - 249: Endless Scenery on the Pinnacle of Danger_2

She nodded with a smile. The sudden sight of this magnificent scenery between heaven and earth had uplifted her spirit so much that an elusive thought could not be suppressed, and she had unintentionally cleansed and condensed her innermost heart. Whether human or demon, to make the path of cultivation a bit smoother, one must cleanse and condense one’s true heart. Her nature was capricious, and she had been cultivating without knowing the ultimate goal of her cultivation all along. It was not until this moment that she finally confirmed her inner desire:

She wanted to have the power to stand shoulder to shoulder with him, and she wished for the great freedom to roam the heavens and the earth!

Once this Dao Heart’s desire was released, it was as if a vow had been engraved in her heart, and from then on, all manner of cultivation and experiences served only this vow.

Changtian exhaled lightly and said in a low voice, "Congratulations!" His words were also filled with boundless joy. With a firm true heart, her future progress in cultivation would truly be unstoppable.

Although Quan Shifang was happy, he went on to introduce as usual, "Guangcheng Palace occupies the Hidden Immortal Mountain Range, with a total of forty-nine big and small peaks, each said to have its unique scenery. With the celestial ceremony two days away, Miss Ning can take this opportunity to enjoy them all." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Ning Xiaoxian, however, picked up on the implicit meaning and suddenly felt a twinge of reluctance: "Is Senior Brother Quan leaving?"

"My master has surely arrived," Quan Shifang said calmly. "After entering the mountain, I must go and attend to him. We can meet again at the celestial platform on Jade Staff Peak in two days."

After another moment, Qi Zai, under the direction of Quan Shifang, landed on the Guest Welcoming Peak of Guangcheng Palace. The mountain peak was not large, but its top had been flattened by a sword strike, turning it into a landing platform. The three of them and a bird landed on the platform and could still sense the breath of that sword strike from years past, which was not as sharp as typical Sword Intent but vast and magnanimous.

The explanation from Changtian was: "If the Sword Intent were sharp, how would this place be suitable for greeting guests?"

Once a barren platform, now it had a few exquisitely arranged small buildings. Several white jade tables had been set up in front of them for the Guangcheng Palace Disciples to simplify registration. There were always cultivators arriving, and the Guangcheng Palace Disciples received them into accommodations in an orderly manner.

Ning Xiaoxian walked a few steps before realizing that the platform’s ground was paved with whole blocks of white jade, exuding elegance, generosity, and aristocracy. Before they even reached the small buildings, a low-level disciple came up to greet them and asked respectfully, "May I ask, from which sect do our distinguished guests hail?"

After learning about their backgrounds, he logged their information in the register, handed over several bamboo tablets, and specifically reminded them not to lose them.

Guangcheng Palace assigned guests from different sects to different mountain peaks for respite. Quan Shifang was a disciple of Chaoyun Sect, and his bamboo tablet was inscribed with the two characters "Dingshui," indicating his companions were at Dingshui Peak; while Ning Xiaoxian, Tu Jin, and Qi Zai, not belonging to any sect, received the "Crane Peak" access pass, a peak designated for Loose Cultivators and Independent Demons to reside. Although these bamboo tablets seemed light and insignificant, they were essential for entering their respective peaks. Forcing entry without a tablet would trigger the Great Formation’s automatic defense.

Having arrived here, it was time to part ways. Quan Shifang intended to accompany her to Crane Peak before departing, but Ning Xiaoxian shook her head and said, "Senior Brother Quan should go directly with the guide disciple. Otherwise, after leaving Crane Peak, you’ll again have trouble finding the way to Dingshui Peak." Quan Shifang was notorious for his poor sense of direction; she didn’t want him to get lost after escorting her.

Quan Shifang’s handsome face turned slightly red, clearly unsure about finding his way to Chaoyun Sect’s mountain peak by himself. With a soft sigh, he followed the guide disciple away.

Another guide disciple in a green shirt led her to Crane Peak. As the name implied, this peak was lush with forests, springs, and pools, and often white cranes could be seen dancing elegantly; it was a very picturesque place. The guide disciple stopped in front of a row of bamboo huts on the side of the mountain and said with a smile, "Miss Ning, the grand ceremony is held only once every few hundred years, so this peak is rarely inhabited, and the facilities are a bit simple."

There were signs of occupancy in several of the bamboo huts, indicating that some Loose Cultivators had already settled in.

Without a word, Tu Jin saw Ning Xiaoxian take out thirty Spirit Stones and placed them in the hands of the guide disciple: "Junior Brother, we have traveled tens of thousands of miles to witness the ceremony and would like more spacious accommodations."

The guide disciple’s smile instantly became several degrees more sincere. With a flip of his hand, the Spirit Stones were hidden: "Ah, I’ve just remembered, there’s a small building behind the mountain that’s currently unoccupied. You all have a good number of people, and it would be just the right place to rest."

Without stopping, he led them to the back mountain. This place was indeed much more secluded, with a two-story building hidden among the trees, red walls and white tiles, a clear spring in front of it, and a peach forest behind. "A master from my sect once lived here in seclusion, and the place is seldom visited. You are early; if you had arrived one day later, this building would certainly have been occupied."

Ning Xiaoxian took a liking to it immediately, not for any particular reason, but because the building was far from other residences, making it convenient for her to enter and exit the God Demon Prison. The guide disciple looked at her eagerly. She smiled and handed over another twenty Spirit Stones to send him off.

After the guide disciple left, Tu Jin chuckled, "The grand Guangcheng Palace certainly has disciples who seek bribes."

Ning Xiaoxian shook her head, "There are all sorts of people, and with the vast number of Guangcheng Palace Disciples, it’s inevitable to have a mixed bunch." Guangcheng Palace was a great human sect on par with the Chaoyun Sect, but the philosophies of the two sects were different. Chaoyun Sect advocated refining to perfection, while Guangcheng Palace upheld the principle of teaching without discrimination, resulting in a large and diverse body of disciples. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)