The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 917 - 914: The Immortal City in the Sea

"Luo Star Archipelago?" Shen Luo had not been to the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent, and had never heard of the name Luo Star Archipelago.

"The Luo Star Archipelago is situated on the northwestern frontier of the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent, a quite famous group of islands for cultivating immortality. It’s too far from the Southern Sub-Central Continent, so it’s natural that Friend Shen hasn’t heard of it," Yuan Qiu said so.

"Alright, then I’ll go to the Luo Star Archipelago. If I find the Nine Brahmanic Lotus, I will certainly let you view half of the Medicine Immortal Collection," Shen Luo pondered for a moment before making the promise again.

"I naturally trust it’s Friend Shen!" Yuan Qiu said with a smiling face.

"Brother Shen, were you just now talking to Yuan Qiu? Are you going to the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent?" Bai Xiaotian asked.

"Without any other clues for now, let’s go there and see. It’s a good opportunity to experience the customs and culture of other continents. Brother Bai, do you have any concerns?" Shen Luo said.

"Not at all, as it happens, I’ve never been to the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent either, so it’ll be a good chance to travel around," Bai Xiaotian nodded and said.

"If that’s the case, then let’s set off as soon as I say goodbye to Cai Zhu," Shen Luo said.

"As far as I know, Miss Nie is currently in retreat and I’m afraid she won’t be able to meet us for a short while," Bai Xiaotian said, hesitating slightly.

"Retreat? Could it be?" Shen Luo thought of a possibility.

Moments later, Shen Luo and Bai Xiaotian arrived at Nie Caizhu’s residence, which was empty. They learned from the nearby disciples that she had gone to a forbidden area in Mount Putuo.

Shen Luo was considering whether to go to that forbidden area or visit the Qinglian Sect Leader when, suddenly, Fairy Qinglian’s figure appeared out of thin air.

"Qinglian Sect Leader." Shen Luo gave a bow, and Bai Xiaotian also hurriedly bent over in a salute.

"Cai Zhu is currently in retreat, trying to break through to the Great Mahayana Stage. This breakthrough requires a special ceremony for assistance and she won’t come out for at least half a year. Is there something you need from her?" Fairy Qinglian asked with a detached expression.

"Brother Bai and I have been in Mount Putuo for over a year, and, thanks to the Sect Leader’s care, it is time for us to leave. We came to say farewell to Cai Zhu. Since she is in retreat, please convey our regards on our behalf, and also remind her that a disaster of demons is approaching and she must hasten her cultivation," Shen Luo frowned slightly as he said this, bowing towards Fairy Qinglian.

The Qinglian Sect Leader’s eyes shifted, but she said nothing. She nodded slightly, and then her figure blurred and vanished from the spot.

"A disaster? Brother Shen, are you talking about the disaster of demons? Are those rumors outside all true?" Bai Xiaotian was startled, his expression somewhat grave.

"Certainly. I hope everything goes smoothly on this journey to the Eastern Sea," Shen Luo said, with a somber expression.

The two did not continue to stay at Mount Putuo, and soon left.

However, before leaving, Shen Luo wrote a letter to Cheng Yaojin and Yuan Tiangang, detailing that he had restored his lifespan and recounting his experiences during this period of time; of course, he omitted some sensitive parts. He entrusted a disciple of Mount Putuo to deliver the letter to the Great Tang Dynasty Government.

Seeing this, Bai Xiaotian also wrote a letter to Hua Sheng Temple. Shen Luo happened to see the content of the letter, which mentioned news about Huang Tong Daoist.

"Huang Tong Daoist has been sealed in his cultivation and imprisoned in Mount Putuo’s Locking Heaven Peak?" Shen Luo showed a hint of surprise on his face; Locking Heaven Peak was the place in Mount Putuo where criminals were detained.

"It’s something that I also found out by chance. It seems there is quite a bit of dissent within Mount Putuo, but Qinglian Sect Leader stood firm against the majority opinion and insisted on imprisoning Huang Tong Daoist," said Bai Xiaotian.

After hearing this, Shen Luo nodded slightly. He had not been particularly fond of Fairy Qinglian, but now it seemed that as the Sect Leader of Mount Putuo, she handled matters quite fairly.

...

Several days later, following Yuan Qiu’s guidance, Shen Luo and Bai Xiaotian arrived at a city in the eastern part of the Great Tang, Liubo City.

Liubo City was a city built by cultivators, and to avoid shocking the world, it was constructed on an island more than a hundred miles away from the coast of the Eastern Sea.

Liubo City was not large, but there were many streets within, lined with tall buildings selling all kinds of items related to cultivating immortality. The streets were bustling with people, presenting a very prosperous sight.

Bai Xiaotian seemed to know the place, and upon arrival, he parted ways with Shen Luo, saying he was going to purchase some things.

"Who would have thought that there was such a city of cultivators in the Eastern Sea? But why take such a long detour to Liubo City? Isn’t the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent just across the sea from Mount Putuo? Wouldn’t it save trouble to fly directly over?" Shen Luo, while looking at the shops around, communicated with Yuan Qiu.

"Do you think the Eastern Sea is as safe as the inland of the Great Tang, where you can easily fly over?" Yuan Qiu sneered.

Having spent more time together, Yuan Qiu’s attitude when speaking to Shen Luo had become much more casual, revealing his personality traits: arrogant, conceited, and fond of mocking others to set off himself.

However, these were trivial things. Since they still needed to rely on Yuan Qiu for this trip, Shen Luo was not angry.

"Are you saying there are many dangers in the Eastern Sea?" Shen Luo asked.

"Of course, there are a great number of demonic beasts and sea beasts living in the Eastern Sea Region. Many of them are incredibly powerful. Running amok in the sea is definitely seeking death," Yuan Qiu snorted.

Shen Luo recalled the scene when he used the Technique of Taming Beasts and Summoning Spirits, and indeed, it was as Yuan Qiu had said.

"Isn’t the Eastern Sea within the territory of the East Sea Dragon Palace? Doesn’t the Dragon Palace restrict the actions of those demonic beasts and sea beasts?" he then asked.

"The East Sea Dragon Palace is indeed the largest power in the Eastern Sea, but they can’t manage all areas of the Eastern Sea. Moreover, the East Sea Dragon Palace and us cultivators are not friends, so naturally, they won’t restrain those demonic beasts. However, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many monks come to the Eastern Sea to hunt demonic beasts to earn Immortal jade. If the East Sea Dragon Palace had good relations with the Cultivation World, that would actually be inappropriate," Yuan Qiu explained.

"Then how do we get to the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent? With our strength, can we cross the Eastern Sea safely?" Shen Luo nodded and asked immediately.

"It will be very tough, and there’s a high chance of perishing in the sea, which is why I brought you here," Yuan Qiu said somewhat proudly.

"Is there something special about this place?" Shen Luo was taken aback, looking at the surrounding streets.

"Nothing particularly special about Liubo City itself, but the islands are numerous along the sea route from here, forming a continuous path all the way to the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent, with the Luo Star Archipelago at the end of the sea route. Over the years, cultivators from all over have gathered along this sea route, establishing many cities for cultivators. Those sea beasts are also reluctant to approach this sea area, so setting out to sea from here is much safer than from other places," Yuan Qiu said.

"So that’s how it is. Yuan Qiu, you know so much, have you been here before?" Only then did Shen Luo suddenly realize, and he asked.

"Of course I have been here, just never crossed the Eastern Sea. This archipelago area is a prosperous place in the Cultivation World of the Southern Sub-Central Continent, rich in cultivation resources and far from the sphere of influence of the Great Tang Dynasty Government, Mount Putuo, Hua Sheng Temple, and other major sects. Many freelance cultivators of some strength come here. On the contrary, it is you who is surprising, not knowing about this place?" Yuan Qiu was quite surprised.

Shen Luo chuckled dryly. He had not been in the Cultivation World for long and had always been busy traveling between reality and Dreamland. So he knew very little about the situations in the Great Tang’s Cultivation World, which was not very consistent with his current cultivation realm.