Infiltrating the world of cultivation

For ordinary people, crossing the Simala Mountains is perhaps an incredible journey.

However, both Wang Chao and Xiao Huihui are at the fifth stage of Qi Refining, so the higher altitude and less oxygen are not a problem.

Rather than saying they traveled through time, it would be more accurate to say they came here to relax and have some fun.

"Roar!"

Little Grey roared, and a huge block of snow behind him collapsed from the loud roar.

Boom!

This collapsed snow block triggered a chain reaction, resulting in a massive avalanche.

Back then, even with his Qi Refining Stage 5 cultivation, Broken Sword probably didn't traverse the West Mamara Mountains as easily as the Dynasty.

Because the dynasty had storage space, people could eat and drink as they pleased, but being in contact with the white snow for extended periods could be a bit monotonous.

Twenty days later, the man and the wolf had completely lost interest in playing around. In this place, there was nothing but white, and if they stayed any longer, the dynasty would start to wonder if they were just going in circles.

call out!

A strong gust of wind swept across the sky, and a deep pit appeared in the thick snow.

"Hoohoo!"

Little Grey mocked Wang Chao, who kept malfunctioning when practicing his sword-controlling technique, before plunging headfirst into a snowdrift.

At that time, Little Grey will laugh at us wantonly.

Twenty days later, on the edge of the Simala Mountains, a clear light flashed, and a handsome young man dressed in refined manners emerged from the vast snow-capped mountains.

Beside him was a silver wolf, and for some unknown reason, Little Grey seemed to be constantly evolving.

Near the Spirit Medicine Village of the Great Tang Empire, the spirit beasts that advanced to the fifth stage of Qi Refining actually reached the sixth stage of Qi Refining after leaving the Ximamara Mountains.

I don't know if this guy secretly ate some kind of magic pill, but he's progressing by leaps and bounds as if he's on a rocket.

Could it be that he possesses some kind of inherited talent, or has awakened some ancient bloodline?

Wang Chao felt that he might have found a treasure. It took him almost a month to get out of the Ximamara Mountains, and that was only because he was focused on traveling.

Ordinary people can't expect to travel through time without enduring at least a year and a half of this.

Back then, it took Broken Sword two years to travel to Qinghui Sword Sect.

It took nearly a month to finally emerge from the Simala Mountains. The surrounding colors were no longer that devastating white; gradually, some green could be seen.

In ordinary life, encountering fatal danger is rare.

After passing through several cities, the dynasty discovered that the Qin Empire did not resemble a prosperous empire at all; instead, it appeared gloomy and eerie.

No wonder people say that the Qin Empire was filled with a heavy sense of yin energy. There are rumors that when the Qin Empire was founded, it destroyed the six states and achieved unification with overwhelming force.

At that time, the Great Qin Dynasty was invincible throughout the world, and all within the four seas submitted to it.

However, the carnage caused during the conquest of the six kingdoms was too great, with rivers of blood flowing, millions of corpses lying in ruins, and countless innocent souls buried in the grave.

This has led to many places being filled with yin energy, which has bred ghosts and spirits.

After Qin Shi Huang's death, the crown prince should have succeeded to the throne, but Crown Prince Ying Su went to seek immortality and learn the way to achieve immortality.

Thus, after Qin Er Shi ascended the throne, he neglected state affairs and indulged in sensual pleasures all day long. His debauchery was so extreme that it was enough to shatter the dynasty's moral compass.

There are also rumors that Qin Er Shi was originally extremely intelligent and possessed great talent and ambition, but he was tempted by demons and gradually lost his true nature.

The dynasty couldn't care less about all that, and he couldn't possibly wade into the troubled waters of the capital. Right now, the most important thing was to travel through the Qin Dynasty.

If Ying Su's father were still alive, the dynasty wouldn't mind going there to hang out. But now that his idiotic younger brother has ascended the throne, it's better not to go. Otherwise, he won't even know how he died.

A great empire like this must have powerful cultivators in charge.

Mengyang Town is located on the southwestern border of the Qin Empire, bordering the Ximamara Mountains. Abundant snowmelt from the mountains nourishes the entire town.

Mengyang Town is a large town with a large population. Even among the many cities in the southwestern border region, it ranks among the top three.

call out!

Little Grey Grey shrank to the size of a palm and snuggled into Wang Chao's arms. If Wang Chao hadn't been unfamiliar with the roads of the Great Qin, he wouldn't have been able to enter Mengyang Town.

The Qin Empire's territory was vast, twice the size of the Tang Empire, which resulted in the court's control over various regions being relatively weak.

Now, Qin Shi Huang has passed away, and his son Ying Su has gone east to seek immortality. Qin Er Shi, Ying Hai, is incompetent and only knows how to indulge in pleasure.

Therefore, all parties are somewhat eager to make a move.

The Qin Dynasty was too murky, with various forces deeply entrenched in their own power. Naturally, the dynasty was unwilling to get involved in such a mess, as it would not only fail to gain any benefit but could also potentially ruin itself.

This is not a small country like Wei. The most powerful people here are only the white-robed national advisor Li Wenshu and his favorite disciple Zuo Qiuzhen.

In a great empire, nothing is unusual. At this moment, the Great Qin is like a chaotic swamp; if you step into it, you will be overwhelmed.

Although the dynasty did not understand the Qin's overall strategy, it could still discern the general situation.

Instead of wandering around Mengyang Town, Wang Chao went directly to the town mayor's residence.

Wang Chao used his spiritual senses to find a map in a hidden compartment.

The Qin Empire was in dire straits, and maps were considered strategic resources, so they were kept extremely carefully. When the dynasty saw the map in its hands, it was both amused and exasperated.

This is just a map of Mengyang Town; it doesn't even have a rough map of the Qin Dynasty's territory.

With a sweep of his spiritual sense, Wang Chao saw the entire Mengyang Town. To him, the map was utterly useless.

Wang Chao went to teahouses and taverns to gather information and learn about the customs and culture of the Qin Empire, secretly cursing Qin Shi Huang for being too perverted.

Unlike the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the laws of the Qin Empire were extremely strict. Without identification, he couldn't even stay at an inn. Without a letter of introduction, he would have to sneak into and out of the city in the future.

Wang Chao frowned. He knew he needed to get an identity document and a letter of introduction from the town mayor.

Although Wang Chao was already a cultivator at the fifth stage of Qi Refining, his first minor success in the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique allowed him to possess the combat power of a sixth-stage Qi Refining cultivator. However, Wang Chao still dared not be arrogant.

This great Qin Empire, capable of nurturing one Ying Su, can nurture an even more formidable being. We must be extremely careful to avoid a disastrous mishap that could lead to eternal regret.

call out!

Wang Chao appeared instantly in the room of the mayor of Mengyang Town. Originally, Wang Chao was going to explain his identity, since it was indeed quite shocking for a cultivator to appear in front of ordinary people.

"You're a cultivator, right? You want proof of passage, right?"

The mayor of Mengyang Town was an elderly man with white hair and beard. He looked kind and gentle, but his eyes were full of wisdom.

It was clear that this town mayor was not a cultivator, but he was not flustered at all by the sudden appearance of the dynasty, as if he were facing a very ordinary thing.

The dynasty was somewhat embarrassed. Had cultivators become so rampant these days?

"Yes, I hope the mayor will approve it."

Wang Chao was very polite, after all, he was quite old, and the proper manners should be observed.

"Yes, this is your identification and travel document. Meet at the town gate tomorrow at noon. At that time, Master Lingguang will lead you to subdue the demon."

The town mayor readily handed over the clearance certificate to Wang Chao, and even received a forged identity document.

When Wang Chao came out, he was still a little confused. It turned out that the town mayor thought he was a demon hunter.

Tomorrow at noon? Wang Chao hesitated for a moment. Now, with his identification and travel documents, he could leave directly.

However, since one has taken money, one must also help others solve problems. If the dynasty had stolen this identity document and travel document, there would be no need for such a dilemma.

The key point is that this was given to him directly by the town mayor. After cultivating, Wang Chao also knew about the concept of cause and effect. Since he had received the town mayor's benefits, if he didn't put in the effort, he would probably face retribution sooner or later.

Exorcising demons? Looks like we can improve our meals again. Those two horned bull-like creatures have already been eaten.

Even the bones were gnawed clean by Little Grey, otherwise it wouldn't have the nutrition to reach the sixth stage of Qi Refining.

Back in the Simala Mountains, the dynasty had already taught Little Grey the earth-attribute magic it possessed. How much it could comprehend depended on its comprehension.

In the end, Wang Chao decided to waste a day tomorrow accompanying that Taoist priest Lingguang on an encounter.

He doesn't have a map of the Qin Empire, so it's difficult to navigate. Getting to know more people and building connections might bring a turning point.