sbdcsierra Chapter 419 What's going on with this deadly scene? It's so unlucky.
Chapter 419 What's going on with this deadly scene? It's so unlucky.
There are four cities within Tianxu Abyss.
These are "Eternal Remains City" in the Eastern Region, "Decisive City" in the Western Region, "Delusion City" in the Southern Region, and "Netherworld City" in the Northern Region.
The three of them previously lived in the Southern Region, which was far from the "Youtu City" in the Northern Region.
This secret realm was originally an unclaimed and lawless place, but with the passage of time and the addition of various beings, it gradually formed a small world.
However, the living environment inside remains harsh, with a perpetual fog that makes it difficult for vegetation to grow.
But from what we see along the way, we can still glimpse the former glory. This place was once teeming with life, with towering ancient trees and clear streams.
It is unknown what kind of upheaval led to this lifeless scene.
Even after thousands of years, signs of recovery remain extremely faint.
After a long period of time, the number of creatures from all sides gradually increased, and cities slowly rose up in the places where they gathered.
Later, a cataclysmic upheaval shattered the original balance, and powerful figures from all sides began to form their own forces, each dominating a region.
Today, the "City of Delusion" in the Southern Region has become a ghost town, occupied by all kinds of ghosts, and few living beings dare to approach that ruined city shrouded in gray mist.
The "Eternal City" in the Eastern Region is a place where the demon race resides.
The city of Wangjue in the Western Regions was occupied by the demon race.
The "Youtu City" in the Northern Region does not belong to any specific faction.
This city does not ask about the identity or strength of visitors. Whether they are spirits, humans, ghosts, demons, or monsters, as long as they put five spirit crystals into the gate, they can enter.
It is precisely because of this neutral system that this city has provided a place for many vulnerable people who have nowhere else to go to survive.
Every city has its own rules. Although they don't ask about the identity or race of visitors, it's not allowed to cause trouble in the city by relying on your strength.
As long as no major incidents occur within the city, the city lord generally will not intervene.
But if you break the rules and try to challenge the city lord's authority, your fate will be tragic.
It's obvious that if the city lord didn't have some strength, he wouldn't be able to control this chaotic situation.
Currently, a delicate balance has been maintained among the four domains, and no major conflicts have occurred.
After all, those who can dominate a region are no pushovers.
Even if they were to fight, it would result in mutual destruction, with neither side gaining any advantage.
Instead, it allowed the other bystanders to reap the benefits.
Now, the four forces are vying for power, each occupying its own territory and not interfering with each other.
"I have never seen him." The little fox shook its head, looking somewhat embarrassed. "Just as my benefactor said, the city lord is a mysterious and powerful figure. I am just a lowly demon. How could I possibly come into contact with such a great person as the city lord?"
"However, although the city lord's true identity is unknown, I have heard some rumors. Some say he is human, some say he is demon, but no one says he is a demon or ghost."
After all, neither of these races has a very good reputation.
They lack the tolerance to accept foreigners.
Fei Feng thought for a moment and decided not to press the matter further: "It's alright. Since we don't know, let's go into the city first!"
Led by the little fox, the group took a shortcut.
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Soon, the three people and the fox stood in front of a tall, dark gray city gate.
The city gate is inscribed with three large characters in ancient script: “Youtu City”.
The brushstrokes are vigorous and the characters flow smoothly, exuding an ancient and mysterious sense of time.
Two figures stood at the city gate; they must be the guards here.
As they got closer, they could see clearly that a figure with a human body and a bull's head, holding a trident in his arms, was leaning lazily against the door frame.
The other one is a human with a horse's head, with two meteor hammers at his feet, leaning leisurely against the door frame.
At that moment, his fingers were poking and picking inside his nose.
Upon seeing the person approaching, Ma paused for a moment, then pulled out his fingers, which were covered in nasal grime, rubbed them together, and flicked away the suspicious, yellowish-brown substance.
Then he stuck another finger into his nostril and continued his exploration as if nothing was amiss.
Meanwhile, the bull-headed man slightly raised his eyelids and turned his head to look at the three people and the fox.
He spoke casually: "New here?"
"Entrance fee: five spirit crystals per person." He glanced at the box beside him and gestured with his lip: "Here, where do you put it..."
He glanced at the fox at Long Chuqing's feet, forced a strange smile, and added, "The fox is the same price, or... you can exchange it for an equivalent amount of flesh and blood essence. Fresh flesh and blood soul... are hard currency."
Upon hearing this, the little fox shrank back behind Long Chuqing.
Long Chuqing and the other two paid no attention to what the bull head was saying.
Upon seeing the gatekeeper—no… a spirit—he was taken aback.
These two... are they Ox-Head and Horse-Face?
Soul Reaper?
No, this is Youtu City, not Youming City!
I thought I'd gone to the wrong place and ended up in the underworld!
The three couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement: What a terrible omen!
It looks like the underworld.
They don't shy away from the topic.
Feng Yu walked to the opening of the box, took out twenty spirit crystals and put them in.
Putting everything else aside, they have quite a lot of spirit crystals; they can't possibly spend them all.
There was a spiritual vein beneath the cave where they used to live. They mined a portion of it, and used the rest for cultivation.
She tossed a few more spirit crystals to the bull's head and the horse's head.
Upon receiving such a high-quality spirit crystal, the bull-headed man instantly woke up from his drowsiness.
Horse Head stopped picking its nose and stepped forward with a smile to greet them: "Esteemed guests, the city is home to a diverse mix of species. Would you like some Illusionary Beauty Pearls?"
He looked the three of them up and down: "Look at your delicate skin, you three are bound to be targeted as soon as you go in. To avoid unnecessary trouble, how about the Illusionary Beauty Pearl?"
He wiped his hands on his lapel, then took out four thumb-sized transparent beads from his mustard seed bag.
"This Illusionary Face Bead can not only change one's appearance, but also conceal one's cultivation level and aura. It is an essential item for traveling through the Netherworld City, and it can be used to change one's appearance multiple times."
Ma Shou added, "Of course, the magic power on this Illusionary Beauty Bead complements the city's formation. It can only be used within the city of Youtu. Once it leaves the city, it becomes ineffective and is just an ordinary bead."
“Yes, yes, this thing is quite useful.” Minotaur chimed in to promote it: “For example, if you get into trouble in the city, you can simply leave their sight and use the Illusion Pearl to change your appearance, thus resolving the problem without resorting to violence.”
"Even if you continue to swagger down the street after that, no one will recognize you," Bull Head assured, patting his chest.
"Hehe...Aren't you tempted!" Ma Shou said, seizing the opportunity, "Two hundred spirit crystals each, one hundred spirit crystals as a deposit. After leaving the city, the bead will be returned, and the spirit crystals will be refunded."
After hearing the price offered by the horse head, the little fox tugged at Long Chuqing's skirt with its paw.
She looked down and saw the little fox wink at her.
Long Chuqing instantly understood: I get it, it's too expensive, it's not usually this price.
Although they don't need to rely on this bead to change their appearance, its function of concealing their aura and cultivation level is still quite useful.