I Can Traverse Multiple Worlds-Chapter 98 - 97: Little Ghosts Carry the Sedan, the Incense Stirs

Chapter 98: Chapter 97: Little Ghosts Carry the Sedan, the Incense Stirs

"Dragon King?"

Curiosity glinted in Wang Xiao’s eyes.

In the Real World, he had seen many Mutant Beasts, but he had never seen a true dragon.

He hadn’t expected to find a creature like a dragon among the demons of this world.

But on second thought...

The demons of this world were mostly ordinary beasts that had gained intelligence through Cultivation.

’They call it a dragon, but it’s probably not the kind of dragon I’m thinking of.’

’At most, it’s likely a Tuo that cultivated into its current form.’

The slightly chubby Daoist lowered his voice.

"Yes. A while ago, this Dragon King had just passed its Celestial Tribulation. It immediately began stirring up trouble, destroying several cities. The State City God dispatched the local City Gods to search the area near the East Sea. After a long search, they finally located the Dragon Palace."

"However, the City God is short-handed, so he summoned our Five Sects for an alliance to vanquish the Dragon King together."

A hint of surprise appeared on Wang Xiao’s face.

"This Dragon King passed its Celestial Tribulation? Doesn’t that make it comparable to a Tribulation Crossing Zhenren? Besides, after passing their tribulations, demons are a cut above us Cultivators."

The chubby Daoist smiled.

"No need to worry about that. Before his death, the State City God passed three Celestial Tribulations. He was just one step away from becoming a saint. Even though only his Divine Soul remains, he’s not someone this Dragon King can withstand. Not to mention, he has our Five Sects to back him up. When the time comes, all we’ll have to do is watch the show."

He paused.

Then he continued, "However, our masters probably won’t be able to look after us during the battle. We should look out for each other."

"Speaking of which, there should be plenty of treasures in the Dragon Palace. We could look for a chance to team up and explore it. If nothing else, killing those Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals would be a meritorious deed."

Wang Xiao glanced at the chubby Daoist. He hadn’t expected the man to approach him, reveal inside information about the City God’s banquet, and all for this purpose.

After a moment of thought...

He nodded. "Of course. This is my first time descending the mountain. I hope you’ll look after me then, Senior Brother."

"Of course, of course. Well, I won’t disturb your Cultivation any longer, Junior Brother."

The chubby Daoist smiled and slowly walked back to Qian Yunshan’s side.

Wang Xiao closed his eyes and resumed his seated Cultivation.

He wasn’t surprised that Qian Yunshan knew about the State City God’s plans.

After all,

Qian Yunshan was from the Pro-Emperor Faction, which naturally had better relations with the Court and the City God.

It was only natural that he would have more information than his own master, Shou Chengzi.

Just then,

Shou Chengzi sent a voice transmission to Wang Xiao. "Chongyang, if the purpose of the City God’s banquet is indeed to have us kill the Dragon King, I’m afraid I won’t be able to look out for you. Do you want to come with me, or stay here at the City God Temple and wait for my return?"

Wang Xiao’s eyes flickered, and he sent a transmission back. "Master, I’d still like to go and see."

Although he was currently only at the Tier Five Life Eighth Layer Spiritual Domain, equivalent to the Peak of Hall Entry,

in a real fight, even Shou Chengzi might not be his match.

As long as he didn’t face the Dragon King head-on, protecting himself wouldn’t be a problem.

What’s more,

a battle between masters of the Tribulation Realm was a rare sight.

If he could witness the Tribulation Crossing Zhenren from the various sects casting their techniques, he would be able to analyze their corresponding Daoist Techniques.

This would be a tremendous help to his future Cultivation.

Over the past three years,

while Wang Xiao had only cultivated to the Divine Travel Realm, he had read a vast number of Cultivation Techniques for the Lifebound Realm.

As a result, he had developed some of his own ideas about Limit Breaking.

The Lifebound Realm involved refining a Magical Treasure and then integrating one’s Spirit Talisman into it, turning it into a lifebound object.

The three qualities of Magical Treasures—Low Grade, Middle Grade, and Top Grade—corresponded to the three levels of the Lifebound Realm: Lower Rank, Middle Rank, and Upper Rank.

Through his analysis and deductions, Wang Xiao had transformed these three levels into his own three stages of Limit Breaking.

Furthermore,

he had already deduced the Cultivation Technique for the first stage of Limit Breaking.

The first Limit Breaking in Martial Arts could be called Qi Absorption and Grain Avoidance!

However,

he wouldn’t know if it was correct or if there were any problems with it until after he broke through to the Inner Scene.

As for deducing the subsequent Limit Breaking Techniques, he would need to analyze more Tribulation Crossing Techniques.

Therefore, Wang Xiao was determined to go and watch the battle to vanquish the Dragon King.

Shou Chengzi said, "You can go, but it’s best to just assist from the periphery. Don’t venture deep into the Dragon Palace. Also, don’t go off alone with that Qian Yi’an. His intentions are not pure; he might use you to scout for danger."

"Yes, Master. I understand," Wang Xiao nodded.

’I’ve already analyzed Qian Yi’an’s Realm. He’s only at Entering the Hall.’

’If he really tries anything funny, I can handle him with one hand.’

’There’s nothing to worry about.’

The Flying Ship sped on its way.

Wang Xiao and the others each kept to themselves, rarely interacting.

Only Qian Yi’an would occasionally come over to chat with Wang Xiao for a bit.

「Five days later.」

The Flying Ship arrived above a magnificent city.

This was the location of the Yangzhou City God’s City God Temple.

’This city is probably home to nearly a million people, and seventy to eighty percent of them can likely provide Incense for the Great Hao Divine Dynasty. There must be many cities like this across the Ten States. What an immense Power of Incense and Candlelight this must gather. No wonder the Great Hao Divine Dynasty is at its zenith.’

Watching the stream of people below, which looked like a long dragon, Wang Xiao was secretly amazed.

Unfortunately, the Incense was toxic.

It contained a wisp of thought from a Tier Seven Life, which he was unable to refine.

Otherwise, this Saint Level item, capable of greatly enhancing the Power of the Divine Soul, would be enough for him to break through to the Inner Scene in a short amount of Time!

Soon,

Qian Yunshan led Wang Xiao and the others down into the city.

They found an inn to stay at and waited for the City God’s banquet to begin.

「Two days later, in the dead of night.」

Wang Xiao and the others gathered in a room at the inn.

"The hour is upon us. It’s time for us to go."

Qian Yunshan took out the City God’s invitation and lit it on fire.

The invitation released a faint green smoke that enveloped everyone.

The next moment,

Wang Xiao felt his body suddenly lighten, and his surroundings had completely changed.

He, Shou Chengzi, and the others were all sitting inside a sedan chair.

In front and on the sides of the sedan chair, scrawny, strange-looking imps were strenuously carrying it forward.

Wang Xiao looked around and saw that both sides of the road were pitch black.

Only at the very end was there a faint glimmer of light.

’Is this... Divine Soul Emergence?!’ Wang Xiao quickly realized his current state.

Shou Chengzi explained from the side, "This City God Temple exists somewhere between the Underworld and the mortal realm. You can only enter it through Divine Soul Emergence."

As he spoke,

the sedan chair entered the light.

The surrounding scenery changed once again.

A sprawling courtyard residence with six main halls and six side courtyards appeared before them.

"Venerable Daoist Elders, we have arrived. Please exit the sedan chair," an imp in front said respectfully.

Wang Xiao and the others disembarked one by one and followed the imp into the City God Temple.

At this moment,

inside the City God Temple, imps were bustling about, carrying various Offerings.

’This City God certainly knows how to live.’

Wang Xiao thought to himself as he surveyed his surroundings.

The City God Temple was truly vast, complete with all kinds of pavilions, terraces, waterside gazebos, and ponds.

A thick Incense Smoke hung in the air, refreshing the mind and spirit.

The environment was serene and elegant, yet it also exuded a grand and majestic atmosphere.

Before long,

the imp led Wang Xiao and the others to the front of a large courtyard.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Qian, Fellow Daoist Yang, your presence truly brings honor to my humble City God Temple. Please forgive me for not greeting you from afar."

A figure emerged from the main hall of the courtyard and walked toward them.

Wang Xiao couldn’t help but look, and he saw a figure dressed in a scholar’s robe, resembling a well-read, middle-aged man of letters. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Without needing to guess,

Wang Xiao knew this must be the Yangzhou City God, Qin Jingrong.

According to legend, he was once the Governor of Yangzhou. During his tenure, he was incorruptible and righteous. After his Death, he was beloved by the people, who erected a statue in his honor.

He was then enfeoffed by the Great Hao Divine Dynasty, and thus became a City God.

’Ning Xiaodie said she left two gifts for me. One of them is with the City God. What could it be?’ Wang Xiao wondered, sizing up the City God before him.

Just as he was pondering this,

the mass of unrefined Incense in his Dantian...

suddenly began to tremble violently.