Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats Chapter 1161: Travels in the Immortal Domain (Part 2)

Chapter 1161: Travels in the Immortal Domain (Part 2)

Editor: Henyee Translations

As the sorrowful wails of the Abyss Demon Spider echoed back into the depths, countless creatures within the mountains trembled in fear.

They realized a formidable outsider had arrived, one capable of slaying even the terrifying spider.

Riding on the back of the mountain ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan reminisced about his experiences in the mountains. These decades spent traveling through the wilderness had been the most enjoyable in the Immortal Domain.

He not only gained numerous valuable resources but also broadened his horizons and gained experience in battling enemies of the Immortal Transformation Realm.

These adventures, so different from alchemy and cultivation, were precisely why he left the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild to explore the world.

This life of traversing treacherous landscapes and seizing opportunities was the true essence of a cultivator’s journey.

Constantly staying within the guild might dull his senses and abilities over time.

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Leaving the unnamed mountains, Jiang Chengxuan eventually arrived at a populated area. Before him was a settlement of cultivators, with temporary buildings erected on the plain.

A primitive wall made of towering sharpened logs surrounded the area, serving as a basic defense.

Within the settlement, numerous cultivators in various attire mingled, clearly from different factions. What surprised Jiang Chengxuan more was the presence of many non-human cultivators among them.

In the lower realm, non-human cultivators were natural enemies of human cultivators. Especially in the Floodgate Realm, during the Five Realms War, the non-humans had betrayed the realm and were eventually eradicated by Jiang Chengxuan and his allies.

“Welcome, Alchemist, to the Wilderness City!” A non-human cultivator in robes greeted Jiang Chengxuan as he approached on his mountain ox beast. Recognizing the emblem on Jiang Chengxuan’s uniform, which signified his affiliation with an alchemy guild, the non-human cultivator spoke with warmth.

This was Jiang Chengxuan’s first time engaging with non-human cultivators in such a setting, and his curiosity was piqued. “What is this Wilderness City for?” he asked.

Smiling, the non-human cultivator explained, “This Wilderness City is a temporary settlement in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, a place for cultivators to exchange and trade goods. Here, anyone can trade anything without questions about its origin, and once a deal is made, there are no take-backs.”

Jiang Chengxuan’s interest grew. As described, this place was akin to a temporary black market where items that couldn’t be sold elsewhere found buyers.

The harmonious interaction between different races was a facade, masking the self-serving nature of each partic.i.p.ant.

“May I enter?” Jiang Chengxuan asked.

“Of course,” replied the non-human cultivator.

With that, Jiang Chengxuan rode his mountain ox beast into the city, attracting the attention of many cultivators. His confident demeanor and distinctive attire marked him as someone not to be trifled with, deterring any opportunistic advances.

Satisfied with the impression he made, Jiang Chengxuan turned his focus to the various stalls and platforms scattered throughout the city.

The Wilderness City indeed held many rare and exotic treasures, especially among the non-human cultivators. They offered unique items like discarded scales, exotic slaves, and body parts from various creatures.

Human cultivators sold an array of items, from magical artifacts to rare herbs, which were also in high demand among the non-human traders.

Jiang Chengxuan also noticed the presence of demonic cultivators and evil beings selling dark and gruesome items, from forbidden techniques to grotesque puppets made from human remains.

This sight made him frown, his instincts as a former leader of the righteous path in the Floodgate Realm naturally repelled by such things.

However, seeing that others were accustomed to it, he decided to let it be. In the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, it wasn’t his place to enforce righteousness, especially in a place where all were free to trade as they wished.

After several days of exploring, Jiang Chengxuan traded his celestial crystals and pills for various rare materials, particularly those unique to non-human races.

The Wilderness City indeed held many hard-to-find resources, justifying its continued existence.

During his stay, Jiang Chengxuan also learned more about the Immortal Domain. He discovered that non-human races from the lower realm often had ancestral ties in the Immortal Domain, being the descendants of powerful beings.

Though this information might not be immediately useful, Jiang Chengxuan stored it in his memory, perhaps for a future autobiography.

“Safe travels, Immortal!” the non-human guard called out as Jiang Chengxuan left the Wilderness City, riding his mountain ox beast. Based on a merchant’s information, Jiang Chengxuan now had a destination.

South of the plains, a gathering of cultivators suggested something significant was happening, and Jiang Chengxuan didn’t want to miss it.

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Traveling through countless rivers and gra.s.slands, Jiang Chengxuan finally reached a unique place. In the plain stood numerous uneven stone tablets, like silent guardians under the vast sky. Approaching his ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan read the inscription: “Ancient Wilderness Plains.” The characters were elegant and grand, exuding a profound aura that indicated they were not the work of ordinary beings.

With his keen insight, Jiang Chengxuan discerned that the arrangement of the stone tablets followed a specific pattern, likely serving to suppress or seal something.

Feeling the significance of the place, he decided to stay and explore.

Leaping from his ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan fed it a handful of pills from his storage ring and said, “You can go now. This gra.s.sland is a good place for you.”