Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 702: Chapter 426: Spiritual Mountain Realm_2

In order not to expose their whereabouts, the two of them directly traveled using Space Law. After several hours, they finally arrived at Blackwood City.

As soon as they reached the city gate, over a dozen presences locked onto them, each with an intimidating force, as if they were all at the Quasi-Saint Realm.

Logan was greatly shocked. The ones who had focused on them couldn’t possibly be experts, most likely they were guards. But were the guards of Blackwood City of such a high realm? They had all reached the Quasi-Saint level.

This meant that even slightly more illustrious experts were probably from the Holy See. No wonder Holy Daoist said that the Immortal Realm was brimming with powerhouses—it really wasn’t an exaggeration.

Holy Daoist stepped forward and took out two top-grade Spirit Stones, “The two of us wish to enter the city, just passing through. We won’t stay in the city for long!”

“This is the identity mark. Two top-grade Spirit Stones can cover three days. If you don’t leave when time’s up, an additional Spirit Stone will be required for each day delayed. The consequences are on you if you fail to produce them!”

The guard accepted the Spirit Stones and then gave each of them a mark, subsequently opening the city gate. Logan followed closely behind Holy Daoist and entered.

Staying a day in the city required a top-grade Spirit Stone, which forced Logan to widen his horizons. Top-grade Spirit Stones were different from ordinary Spirit Stones. Ordinary ones contained Spiritual Energy, whereas top-grade ones comprised Law’s Force, needed by those above Semi-Saint up to the Saint Seats.

In essence, one top-grade Spirit Stone was worth ten million regular Spirit Stones, and because they were exceedingly rare, they were practically priceless. Logan had only heard about them before, and on this journey from the Western Wasteland to the Central Region, this was his first time seeing a top-grade Spirit Stone.

As they walked through the city, Holy Daoist explained, “Some years ago, I chanced upon a few top-grade Spirit Stones. I’ve been reluctant to use them for many years, but now it seems they’ve been put to good use.”

“Are top-grade Spirit Stones still so rare even for Sanctuary Powerhouses?” Logan thought without understanding. In his eyes, Holy Daoist should have at least a hundred or two hundred top-grade Spirit Stones.

“What do you think top-grade Spirit Stones are? They’re not like ordinary Spirit Stone mines. Only in places where Law is dense do Spirit Stone veins arise, and that happens only once in a hundred years, producing merely a few dozen stones. Generally, in the Immortal Realm and seldom in the outside world would you find such places.”

Holy Daoist gave Logan a sidelong glance. Sanctuary Powerhouses began their cultivation with Laws, and often, just getting started would consume a hundred years, but with top-grade Spirit Stones, it’s different. They greatly reduce the time cultivators need for enlightenment, resonating with the Laws within the stones.

Logan’s eyes were opened; indeed, matters of the Saint Seat Realm were vast and complex, different from what he had previously thought. He would have to be more low-key in the future.

“This city is filled with powerhouses, most of them choosing to remain hidden in plain sight. Hopefully, we won’t draw attention and can smoothly make our way to Cloud Valley.”

Suddenly, the street erupted into commotion, with most people running in one direction. This puzzled Holy Daoist while also raising his guard.

Hopefully, it wasn’t targeted at him and Logan. They continued to walk forward, finding that everyone had gathered beneath an Arena, listening to an address.

“Ladies and gentlemen, a crack has emerged in Cloud Valley. In the past two days, many powerhouses have gone to mend it, yet there’s been no effect. If the crack continues to grow, the entire Immortal Realm could collapse, and we would all perish.”

“By the City Lord’s order, I’m specially inviting all cultivators to come to Cloud Valley, particularly Array Masters. If anyone can restore Cloud Valley to normal, the City Lord offers a reward of a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones, and will grant any one request, as long as it’s within the power of the Immortal Realm.”

As these words were spoken, everyone was shocked. After all, a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones were at stake, which could propel one’s cultivation journey to new heights if obtained.

The onlookers all shook their heads. Even Blackwood City’s top powerhouses had no solutions, what could they do but simply waste their time?

Yet, everyone was deeply concerned. Over these two days, the situation with Cloud Valley had become a hot topic, with some even claiming the entire Immortal Realm might be destroyed.

Hearing these words, Logan thought of the crack that had caused many rare treasures to fall, explaining why it was considered a Secret Land by the cultivators outside.

At this moment, Holy Daoist looked at Logan and revealed a smile, “Aren’t you an Array Master? If you succeed even partially, not only can you claim the Immortal Fruit, but you could also make a fortune!”

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“I am an Array Master, but this is the Immortal Realm. So many Sanctuary Powerhouses have found no solution; what if I fail as well?”

Logan gave the Holy Daoist a sidelong glance and continued, “Besides, we don’t even know what kind of person the City Lord is. What if, after all is said and done, they refuse to acknowledge the deal? Keep in mind, this is the Immortal Realm where the two of them are already in danger.”

In Logan’s view, it didn’t matter what was happening in Cloud Valley. Wouldn’t it be better to take advantage of the chaos in the Immortal Realm to find the Immortal Fruit?

“There’s one thing you’ve forgotten, the Immortal Fruit generally grows in Cloud Valley, so we must make a trip there. Now, the place must be heavily guarded. Will they let us two outsiders in without a valid reason? They might even capture us on the suspicion of harboring ill intentions!”

The Holy Daoist assured Logan not to be afraid and to first investigate Cloud Valley. If they really couldn’t solve the problem, they could always use the Space Law to make a quick escape. Although there were more powerhouses in the Immortal Realm than outside, it was just a matter of having a few more at the Saint Seat Realm. It was unlikely that anyone of Saint Emperor Realm was there.

After being persuaded over and over by the Holy Daoist, Logan was slightly moved but decided to observe a bit longer to ensure that there was no chance of failure before making a decision.

“If the people of the Immortal Realm can’t solve it, can outsiders do it?” While Logan was still listening to the murmurs around him, the Holy Daoist coughed and suddenly asked aloud.

This question caught the attention of thousands. It was as if it awoke them, realizing if the Immortals couldn’t solve the problem, perhaps it was worth seeking talents from the outside world. The Immortal Realm, at most, had only tens of thousands of people, while any random city outside had millions.

“Daydreamers. If we in the Immortal Realm can’t do it, how could those low-level cultivators outside? If they could, we wouldn’t need the Immortal Realm at all!”

The man sneered, with no intention of considering this option. After all, wouldn’t just about any cultivator from the Immortal Realm crush those outside?

Generally, with twenty years of cultivation, one from the Immortal Realm could reach the Dominator level, and with a hundred or so years, a large portion could reach the Half-step Saint Seat. This was the confidence of their Immortal Realm, whereas among the millions outside, a lifetime of cultivation might only produce one or two Semi-Saints.

Listening to these mocking words, Logan naturally felt somewhat displeased. However, what the other party said seemed factual, and it was time for him to choose to keep a low profile.

A Powerhouse in the crowd spoke up, “You can’t say that. The people of the Immortal Realm shouldn’t carry such arrogance. There are many capable and unique individuals outside, not necessarily weaker than those in the Immortal Realm.”

“The rift in Cloud Valley is expanding. Anyone with the ability can go and see for themselves. The safety of the Immortal Realm is everyone’s responsibility!”

The man waved his hand, silencing the arguing crowd, “Also, be careful of outsiders these next few days. I’ve heard many cultivators are seeking opportunities below the Immortal Realm. If they carelessly come to the Immortal Realm, it would definitely be detrimental to us. The cultivation resources of the Immortal Realm should not be coveted by others.”

“There are many strong ones in the Immortal Realm, but almost all of them follow the path of cultivation. There are not that many Array Masters, and most have only learned the basics. Since a rift has appeared in Cloud Valley, I believe only an Array Master can mend it, and there are not a few Array Masters in the outside world.”

The Holy Daoist stepped forward a few paces. Even though his words could draw attention, for the sake of successfully obtaining the Immortal Fruit, he had no choice but to show some arrogance now.

Logan pressed a hand against his forehead, with lines of frustration etched across his brow. Was the Holy Daoist really stepping forward like this without his consent?

Thousands of eyes turned towards the Holy Daoist, realizing they hadn’t seen this person in the Immortal Realm before, and connected it with his previous statement. Could this person have come from the outside world?

The people on the high platform’s faces changed. If an outsider dared to intrude into the Immortal Realm, they must pay the price. Without hesitation, they unleashed a Divine Skill.

The Holy Daoist’s life might not have been long, but after all, he was a bona fide Sanctuary Powerhouse. Facing an attack from a Quasi-Saint, he naturally blocked it with ease.

However, the moment he retaliated, he confirmed that he was indeed from the outside world, so over a hundred people also began gathering their Divine Skills, ready to join forces against the Holy Daoist.

Just then, an old man appeared, “Let’s not act rashly. With the current crisis in Cloud Valley, do you still have the leisure to fight?”