1092: Chapter 666 1092: Chapter 666 Jiang Tang guided the Flying Artifact above Ten Directions City, leaving a trace of his Divine Sense behind.
Should any Demon People or Evil Demons appear, he would sense it immediately!
Now, they were soaring through the clouds, flying towards a place called Nanhuang.
A land where spring seemed to last all year round!
Here, waterways were well-developed, with boats serving as one of the primary modes of transportation!
The area was populated mostly by ordinary people, and apart from those who earned their living by fishing, others cultivated the land or engaged in commerce—it was a prosperous hub for trade!
Nanhuang’s diligent, industrious common folk enjoyed a relatively abundant life.
From large clans to small families, younger generation cultivators predominantly joined Major Sects elsewhere.
Those from the vicinity of Ten Directions City, with excellent Spiritual Roots, were usually recruited into the Major or Minor Sects of Shuifang City!
Some preferred to remain in Nanhuang, joining the small or major Sects here to study the mystical arts.
In this region, the mortal areas were more prevalent.
Unlike Ten Directions City, there were far fewer cultivators here, and fortunately, Demon People and Evil Demons had yet to wreak havoc in this land!
From his vantage point, Jiang Tang saw what looked like the relics of ancient civilizations, a bygone era of culture!
He watched the mortals, thinking to himself that though they lacked the ability to cultivate, they lived peaceful and abundant lives nonetheless!
Having recently witnessed the devastation wrought by Demon People and Evil Demons upon a nearby city, Jiang Tang realized they were now at the outskirts of Ten Directions City.
If the threats weren’t dealt with in time, it was likely this peaceful place would also fall victim soon!
Jiang Tang yearned to descend and immerse himself in the charm of this fishing town, to taste the local delicacies!
He longed to experience the joys of ancient mortal life—a thought he never entertained when dwelling in the sectors of cultivators within Ten Directions City!
Yet now, amidst the mortal regions, such a notion had taken root in him!
Humans were peculiar beings: having once dined on Spiritual Energy-infused food and drink in the Cultivation World, he now found himself nostalgic for simplicity.
These days, he could forego meals and Pills, living in a state of fasting as a cultivator.
And yet, he felt life could not stay this monotonous!
Descending from the forested outskirts, he withdrew his Flying Artifact—not out of whimsy but for one straightforward reason: this was a Mortal Realm teeming with ordinary people.
This region was designated as a boundary between the Cultivation World and the Mortal Realm, where some domains belonged to cultivators and others to mortals.
The area where they had currently arrived was one predominantly inhabited by mortals, with only occasional visits by individuals from the Cultivation World.
Even then, these visitors were required to abide by local regulations—no flying, no Earth Escape, no spells used to intimidate mortals; restraint was mandatory!
Although this was a mortal area, it was still governed by a set of laws codified collaboratively by the leaders of the Mortal Realm and the Cultivation World.
Should anyone from the Cultivation World resort to coercion, abusing their spells or high-level abilities to exploit mortals or seize their resources, they would face harsh punishment by fellow cultivators!
With the exception of those harboring ill intentions, most cultivators adhered to these laws.
After all, cultivators rarely cared for the resources of the mundane world!
Ordinary gold, silver, and silver notes—currencies of the mortal realm—were nearly useless in the Cultivation World, unless purchasing mundane goods from these mortal regions!
True cultivators would never deem it worthwhile to waste time on such trivialities!
Even if they acquired mortal resources, they would find no practical use for them!
The time spent engaging in such pursuits would be better spent on cultivation!
In the Cultivation World, it was the strong—be they individual cultivators or powerful clans—who garnered access to greater resources.
To carve a position in the Cultivation World and obtain more resources, who would squander their efforts in mortal regions?
Only those on assigned tasks would venture into mortal areas; high-ranking cultivators typically avoided them.
Mortal areas might host a small number of low-tier cultivators, often Loose Cultivators or those dispatched by clans to interact with mortals, fulfilling missions that compelled them to stay.
Jiang Tang and his companions refrained from descending directly into the heart of the mortal area, having already scanned the local laws with their Divine Sense.
Within the mortal cities, using Magic Artifacts for flight was strictly prohibited!
Even if one relied on superior speed through Qinggong or personal strength, such as flying unaided, it would be deemed permissible so long as it originated from one’s inherent ability—tools, however, were forbidden!
Upon entering the Mortal Realm, it became customary to travel on foot or take carriages; cultivators with advanced skills might rely on Qinggong for quick movement.
Observing these regulations and the atmosphere of the region, Jiang Tang concluded that this place was relatively wealthy, tranquil, and secure!
Compared to Ten Directions City, the mortals in these areas lived far happier lives!
Poverty was scarce; perhaps it was the people’s industrious nature that ensured even those without land could make a living by fishing with their bare hands!
Most of the economy relied on the sea, with fishermen earning their livelihoods from the bounties of the ocean!
The city where they had now alighted was nestled along a coastline dotted with rivers and small islands.
In Nanhuang, the landscape was rich with islands both large and small!
These islands, serving as the land itself, provided homes for the fishing communities.
Even so, the division between mortal regions and resources allocated to the Cultivation World was evident across these domains!
Jiang Tang’s gaze lingered on the city gate’s towering inscription—two grand characters spelled it out: “Pan City.”
The gate guards, upon spotting the graceful Immortal Young Gentleman approaching, were startled to find not one but four such figures!
Such distinguished figures, exuding an aura reminiscent of noble princes, carried the air of young scions from prestigious clans!
Or perhaps these men were extraordinary Immortals beyond what mortals could comprehend—their imposing aura grew more overwhelming as they neared, their handsome, otherworldly appearances enchanting in a way the guards had never witnessed!
Surely, individuals of such renown must hail from the Cultivation World.
How could their stories have gone unheard?
Ah, but the guards were but humble keepers of mortal gates!
To encounter such illustrious beings in their lifetime—what incredible fortune!
How could these men have such flawless skin?