The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 144 The mountain gate opens
The Lin family does have some things. On the surface, there are only four true realm warriors in Yuncang Town.

However, there have been many disciples who have joined the Beast King Sect throughout the generations, but I think there are also a few who have reached the true artistic conception. They just pursue martial arts and rarely return home.

It is naturally a good thing that Lin Junhao is so close to Su Yan. At least it allows Su Yan to have a basic impression of the Beast King Sect and Nantian City.

During the long journey of more than 2,000 miles, although everyone communicated with each other, in fact, almost everyone was concentrating on condensing the Mark of the Beast Subduing.

In Yuncang Town, they are all considered geniuses of some importance.

But in Nantian City and the Beast King Sect, they may be nothing.

If I don't work harder now and end up as a servant disciple in the Beast King Sect, I will really lose at the starting line.

Servant disciples have lower authority, and although they may have a chance to make a name for themselves, they are still a little behind.

Su Yan was also refining the Hundred Poison Seals. The eleventh seal gradually took shape, gradually surrounding the true meaning of the Green Scaled Poisonous Dragon, and the spirit it nurtured became stronger and stronger.

It took almost four days to travel more than 2,000 miles, crossing mountains and rivers.

This is the case when all the members are warriors. If it is ordinary people and caravans, then this time may be extended to seven or eight days.

On the official road, smoke and dust were rolling, and the troops were galloping towards us.

Although there were still carriages in the team, Su Yan, Bai Yun, Lin Junhao, Fu Xuejing and others were already riding scaly horses, holding weapons, with murderous intent in their eyes, obviously having just experienced a battle not long ago.

The evil forces are still determined to do something evil. Although they did not come in person, they also made a hidden bid.

The first-class recommendation is 1,000 Lingyuan stones, and the second-class recommendation is 500 Lingyuan stones.

The price is not cheap, almost one hundred thousand taels of silver for the head of a first-class recommended genius.

There are many desperate people in the green forest, as well as those who want to please the evil sects such as the Three Flames Palace, the Holy Soldiers Sect, and the Hundred Caves Wushan.

Every year at this time, there are always people taking risks.

Along the way, he fought off two waves of sneak attacks from bandits, among whom was even a martial artist in the realm of true artistic conception. He really worked hard.

What a pity, apart from the fourth uncle of the Lin family, there are also true realm warriors like Su Yan and Bai Yun.

After a fight, he took it down directly.

After passing the Kangchuan River, the road becomes plain. As you get closer to Nantian City, there are naturally fewer bandits.

"arrive!"

Someone in the team shouted, and Su Yan looked up at the end of the road.

But a tall city came into view.

The city walls towered like a mountain. The high, pitch-black walls, like a crouching dragon, snaked around for dozens of miles. The black stone, like bricks, was solid and heavy, yet mottled with marks, crisscrossed with knife and sword marks, revealing countless years and wars.

"Compared to Nantian City, Yuncang Town seems like a tiny thing."

The population of Yuncang Town is about 100,000 and no more than 200,000. Including the surrounding villages and villas, there are only a few hundred thousand people.

The entire Nantian City has a population of no less than three million, and the size of the city is unimaginable.

"Let's go into town."

Everyone came back to their senses from the shock, restrained their mounts, and approached Nantian City.

Su Yan's expression was slightly tense. The closer he got to Nantian City, the more he felt a sense of oppression on the city wall.

On the huge black stone bricks, deep carvings can be seen from time to time, all of which are animal patterns, and the power emanates from these animal patterns.

At the entrance of Nantian City, there was a constant stream of people and vehicles. Giant bulls, two meters long and with bluestone skin color and blunt horns, pulled tall carts and entered the city in a line.

A slight demonic energy emanated, and on the car cabinet, there were faint patterns flowing and echoing each other.

It was obvious that the vehicle was carrying a heavy object, but the tracks did not leave any deep marks, and the bluestone road surface was not damaged at all.

Su Yan was surprised and thought to himself, "Even the carriage is also a weapon forged? But it seems different from weapons."

"Brother Lin, what is that?"

Everyone lined up to enter the city, and Su Yan turned his head to ask Lin Junhao.

Lin Junhao explained: "It was the work of the Spirit Sealing Master."

"Spirit Sealer?"

Su Yan's eyes lit up slightly, and Lin Junhao said: "Seal the true meaning and beast soul into the artifact and talisman to drive it."

"How about competing against a weapon refiner?"

"There are some overlaps, but the emphasis is different. The depth of the details is beyond the comprehension of us."

Within Nantian City, thoroughfares crisscrossed, even ten beasts could easily roam side by side. The bluestone paved roads were as smooth as mirrors. Houses lined the streets, their pavilions and terraces arranged in an orderly fashion. Taverns and teahouses, their signs fluttering, were bustling with guests, the clamor of a constant bustle. Shops lined the streets, overflowing with pearls, jade, silks, weapons, and other sundries.

The people coming and going are all energetic and vigorous, and there are many warriors among them.

Su Yan only took a quick glance and found many young warriors, all dressed like travelers. They seemed to be people who wanted to break into the mountain gate and become disciples.

"Brother Su, we have arrived at Nantian City. If you haven't found a place to stay for the time being, why not come to my place and rest for a while?"

Su Yan shook his head: "My master has already made arrangements. Thank you, Brother Lin, for your kindness."

Lin Junhao did not try to keep them. In fact, after entering the city, each family had their own arrangements. After saying goodbye to each other, they all went their separate ways.

There are countless inns and restaurants in Nantian City, so it is not difficult to find a place to stay.

People like Wang Xiaohu and Fu Xuejing, who already have quite a lot of wealth, must take advantage of this opportunity to find some suitable elixirs in Nantian City for their cultivation.

In a small place like Yuncang Town, even if there are alchemists, some elixirs are relatively scarce, unlike in big cities.

Now that the Beast King Sect is about to open its gates, everyone wants to put in their best effort.

"Let's go check out the house first. I've already ordered someone to take care of it."

"Um"

Bai Yun tacitly did not ask who Su Yan had sent to take care of it, but just followed his junior brother to the mansion to settle down.

The person who opened the door was Yang Kun himself.

"My lord, my lady."

Yang Kun was like a butler. Bai Yun's pupils shrank slightly. At such a close distance, she could sense the subtle threat coming from Yang Kun.

"Junior brother's subordinates also have true artistic conception?"

She nodded calmly, and the three of them entered the yard.

As Yang Kun walked, he reported recent events to Su Yan.

"Sir, Ding Meng, Wang Cang, and I have already inquired clearly. There are no less than one or two thousand talented people gathered in the city, all waiting for the Beast King Sect to open the mountain gate and enter the sect."

"When will you pick me up?"

"The Beast King Sect has released the news: February 28th, in front of the Hundred Beasts Station in Nantian City."

"February 28th, which is three days from now."

Su Yan calculated the time and found that he didn't have much free time.

"That's good, we don't have to wait too long."

He looked at Yang Kun and pointed his hand at the table. A box of gold and banknotes appeared in front of Yang Kun.

"I'll give you another 100,000 taels of silver. You can start a business in Nantian City. Don't worry, take it step by step. The goal is to collect resources."

"I understand. We have made some progress in the past two days, but we still need to prepare a few things." Yang Kun has always been cautious and mature enough. He doesn't need too many instructions and there shouldn't be any big problems.

Moreover, although the three true realms are no longer the top strength in Nantian City, they are not soft persimmons that can be bullied by anyone.

Taking advantage of the three days' break, Su Yan toured the Nantian City, especially the shops selling elixirs, refining equipment, spiritual medicines, etc.

It has to be said that the number and variety of second-grade elixirs in this medicine shop far surpass those in Yuncang Town, but the price is not low.

The situation is similar in the weapon shop, except that third-level weapons and elixirs are quite rare.

Su Yan asked a few questions, but was looked at by the clerk in surprise, and then he realized what was going on.

Third-level elixirs are mostly used by those at the fourth level of the True Meaning Realm and the Danqiao Realm.

Even if such items are sold in the market, they cannot be placed on the shelves like ordinary goods and supplied for a long time.

They often appear at trade fairs, auctions, barter houses and other occasions. To put it bluntly, they intend to control the circulation of important materials.

In addition to these two things, Su Yan spent a hundred taels of gold to buy a first-grade mid-quality soul-sealing talisman.

As the name suggests, the Soul Sealing Talisman can seal the soul inside. By supplying it with true essence and guiding it with spiritual power, the soul inside can be summoned out and driven at will.

The spirit sealed in the one hundred taels of gold is a red flame eagle, but it is a first-order mid-stage wild beast. Its strength is not strong, but it can be summoned and driven at any time. It can be used at least ten times, which is quite interesting.

Three days passed in a flash, and when the time came, Su Yan and Bai Yun, holding spears, headed straight for the Beast Station.

The so-called Hundred Beasts Post is a large square in the Nantian City. Next to the square is a post station set up by the Beast King Sect.

Most of the contracted beasts and travelers' mounts are fostered here, especially those mounts that belong exclusively to the Beast King Sect and are used as a means of transportation.

When the two arrived, many young talents, both men and women, were already standing on the Beast Square, no more than twenty-four or twenty-five years old, gathered in groups of two or three.

"Brother Su."

Lin Junhao saw Su Yan, and walked over with Fu Xuejing and others. Almost all the people from Yuncang Town were here.

"There are at least two thousand people here, right?"

Su Yan just glanced at them, and Lin Junhao smiled bitterly: "More than two thousand, I'm afraid there will be three thousand of them when they finally reach the Beast King Sect."

"Is there anyone else in the future?"

"Those who fail the initial assessment in the counties and towns, or whose names are not retained, will be given the opportunity to take the outer sect assessment if they can cross this vast mountain wilderness and reach the mountain gate, but... it's not easy."

The mountains are not an ordinary place, there are countless wild beasts.

Even though the Beast King Sect cleans up regularly, there are still many first-level and second-level wild beasts in this barren mountain.

It is not easy to travel through this mountain without the help of family power and without showing some ability.

As for cheating, that's not that easy.

"Step aside!"

While several people were talking, there was suddenly a loud noise.

Several teams entered from outside the square. The men and women in the teams were all dressed in fancy clothes. They glanced at everyone with indifference.

And those who shouted at them not to block the road were just their followers.

Su Yan smiled and said, "There are also people who bring their own cleaning equipment. What a grand ceremony."

When that group of people arrived, they occupied a large area and waited, and the people around them did not come near.

"They are the children of the eight great families in the city, most of whom are disciples of the Beast King Sect."

Lin Junhao gave a wry smile and explained in a lower voice, "Su Yan, don't think they are playboys. Those who can be pushed out to join the Beast King Sect are not fools, even if they are arrogant. Although this behavior is a bit arrogant, it is also for the family's reputation."

In Nantian City, the families are quite powerful and each of them has its own conflicts.

It is better to show off a little in such occasions than to have people spread rumors that you are not strong enough and attract the attention of a group of wolves.

In fact, apart from driving away part of the crowd and occupying their position, they did not cause any further trouble.

Everyone was silent and waited for about half an hour.

Suddenly, a muffled sound like thunder came from the clouds. Everyone looked up suddenly and looked at the continuous clouds coming outside Nantian City.

Three huge figures quickly passed through the clouds.

Everyone was shocked, except for the disciples from the eight great families, who opened their eyes slightly. Although their expressions were serious, they did not show any surprise at all.

Three giant beasts swooped down and circled above the Beast Square, their shadows covering most of the square.

Su Yan looked closely and saw three huge birds and beasts in the sky.

The wingspan of the bird and beast is at least a hundred meters, and its body is about thirty to fifty meters long. It has green feathers, white claws, black stripes on its body, a reverse-angled eagle head, and a long beak like a knife. It is a giant green horned eagle.

The giant blue horned eagle fell to the ground, stirring up a strong wind that rustled the clothes of the young talents.

"Wow!"

The one in the middle was particularly huge, almost a hundred meters long, emitting a powerful aura, and directly pressing down on the entire square.

Suddenly, even Su Yan felt his body sink slightly.

He narrowed his eyes and thought to himself: "At least a late-stage second-order wild beast, how powerful."

There were several people standing on the giant green horned eagle. One of them stood with his hands behind his back. He was wearing a green armor and had a sword at his waist.

"The mountain is opening today. Enter the mountain gate in batches. Anyone who dares to move will bear the consequences."

As he finished speaking, the clouds suddenly parted, and hundreds of smaller black-horned eagles pierced through the clouds, circling down one by one and landing on the square one after another.

The black-horned giant eagle is only more than ten meters long, and its aura is one section of that of the blue-horned giant eagle. It is only a first-level wild beast.

A saddle was tied to its back, and it was controlled by a soldier who looked like a black-armored soldier.

The man in green armor glanced at the young warriors present, his eyes slightly raised, and then said, "Those with first-class recommendation orders, follow me to the Green Giant Horned Eagle in the middle. Those with second-class recommendation orders, take the other two Green Giant Horned Eagles. The rest of you, choose a Black Horned Giant Eagle and follow the Mountain Guard into the mountain gate."

As soon as the voice fell, the children of the eight major families were the first to move.

A man in red clothes and long hair holding a long sword took a step forward, his figure flashed, and in the blink of an eye he was in front of the giant blue horned eagle.

The giant green horned eagle released its aura, and its demonic energy spread out, creating a suppressing force.

The man's face changed slightly, but his body shape did not change, and he landed steadily on the back of the giant blue horned eagle.

"good."

The man in green armor nodded slightly and gave a little compliment.

The rest of the people immediately took action, striding towards the giant blue horn eagle, with a vague momentum of fighting for it.

Su Yan's eyes lit up slightly and he laughed, "Is the competition starting now? Is that middle-aged man one of the examiners?"

Those who take exams frequently know that as long as they enter the interview, they have to find ways to leave an impression on the examiner.

At present, all the children of the eight great families are like this. In the competition for the first place, they also use their own methods.

While resisting the pressure from the giant blue horn eagle, he climbed onto the back of the giant blue horn eagle before the other party, thus determining who came first and who came later.

Seeing this, Su Yan raised his gun, took a step forward, and released his aura. In a blink of an eye, he was behind the eight talented men.

"Humph, how dare this kid get ahead of me?"

In front of Su Yan, a young man saw him following him, snorted coldly, blocked his way, and stopped him.

(End of this chapter)