Chapter 2438 The First Immortal Heavenly Pass

In the Great Thousand Battle Domain, there were forty-nine Immortal Heavenly Passes of various sizes.

The first Immortal Heavenly Pass, also known as Origin City, stood on the edge of the Gathering Netherworld.

It signified that only those who could enter this city were qualified to continue on!

"Origin City has a single rule: no killing. Those who violate the rule will be faced with two choices.

"One is death.

"The other is to be placed under the Total Destruction Invocation and become a city guard, unable to escape forever."

The green sparrow explained, "You’ve already seen the power of the Total Destruction Invocation. Both your friends have had their souls controlled by this forbidden spell. "It’s no different from being a slave and some might say it would be better to be killed."

Lin Xun silently listened.

"If my calculations are correct, the force currently guarding the city gates should belong to the Immortal Imperial Heng Clan. There will most definitely be an Ancestor of a Path present as well. Otherwise, it will be impossible to intimidate the Emperors entering the city."

The green sparrow casually said, "As for other matters, you’ll find out after entering the city."

Lin Xun nodded and stepped onto the circular black altar.

Omm!

His figure disappeared amidst a wave of spatial fluctuations.

......

On a vast land where mountains seemed to stretch endlessly into the distance.

At the moment, Lin Xun stood before a majestic ancient city, appearing especially tiny compared to its mottled thousand-feet-tall walls.

While it was impossible to tell how big the city was from here, he could clearly feel the heavy aura of time it exuded.

Lin Xun turned his head and saw vast mountain ranges covered in mist, their successive peaks stretching as far as the eye could see.

The green sparrow transmitted to Lin Xun in warning, "The land outside Origin City is full of strange and unpredictable dangers. I advise you not to wander about too much and enter the city as soon as possible."

It had returned to its pouch, worried that it would bring unnecessary trouble to him if its identity was discovered.

Lin Xun nodded and turned his gaze back to the giant majestic city.

Although the city walls were covered in blade marks, sword holes, and the mottled scars of time, it couldn’t hide the heavy aura of the years, which seemed to add a certain bleakness to the city.

Faint restriction undulations occasionally flowed, appearing and disappearing from time to time. As the first Immortal Heavenly Pass in the Great Thousand Battle Domain, the walls were naturally engraved with arrays to protect the peace and guard the city from the many disasters it must have experienced over the years.

The grand and ancient city gates were built from a rare blueish-black stone and two teams of guards were respectively stationed on each side.

They were well-armed and their bodies were encased in black armor. However, judging from their strong auras, all of them were at least at the Emperor Stage.

Their cultivation levels roughly ranged from the third to sixth realm Emperor Stages.

This was very astonishing. After all, it was hard to believe that a group of mighty Emperors would be relegated to mere gate guards of the Immortal Heavenly Pass.

According to the green sparrow, these people had broken the city rules and had their souls shackled, leaving them to forever serve as city guards.

Since Lin Xun was the only one in front of the towering city gates, he attracted the attention of the guards the moment he appeared.

Unfazed, he walked forward.

A guard in black armor with a huge bronze sword in his hand murderously demanded in a cold voice, "Identity plate."

Lin Xun casually handed over his identity plate.

The guard took it and inspected it. Then, he turned back to Lin Xun and said, "Anyone who wishes to enter the city must pay ten thousand first-grade cosmic origin crystals. If you don’t have enough, you can use other treasures to make up the amount..."

Before he could finish, Lin Xun tossed over a storage bag. After checking it, the guard couldn’t help but cast a deep glance at Lin Xun and said, "You may pass."

As he spoke, he returned the identity plate.

Lin Xun nodded and headed into the city.

"Remember, no fighting or killing in the city. Otherwise, no matter who you are, you will pay an unbearable price!"

The guard's cold voice rang out.

Without looking back, Lin Xun disappeared into the city gates.

The nearby guards began to discuss in low voices, "To have passed through Gathering Netherworld alone, he must be a formidable expert!"

Only the guard who checked Lin Xun's identity plate earlier didn’t join in and instead beckoned with his hand. Immediately, a thin guard approached.

"Go to Tianyu Building and find Lord Wen Shaoheng. Tell him that the target has appeared."

"Understood!"

The thin guard hurriedly left.

......

The city was enormous. On the extremely wide streets, ancient trees had taken root nearly everywhere, reaching up together to create an impressive canopy. Meanwhile, rows upon rows of ancient buildings lined up the streets and alleys.

There were medicine halls, weapon shops, inns, restaurants...and various other establishments.

The streets were crowded with people and all kinds of noises. The shouts and hawking from sellers rose one after another, forming a noisy and lively atmosphere.

Lin Xun couldn't help but be surprised. It was because although the figures he saw along the way were from various different clans and races, most of them were below the Emperor Stage!

There were even children chasing each other on the streets who had only just started cultivating.

It was quite inconceivable.

After all, this was the Great Thousand Battle Domain. To reach this city, one would have to pass through the Ancient Nightmare Battlefield, the Undead Soul Domain, and Gathering Netherworld. It was a journey filled with danger that most cultivators would never survive!

Even Emperors would find it highly risky, yet most of the people in the city were below the Emperor Stage...

How could anyone not find this baffling?

The green sparrow soon revealed the reason.

Over the years, numerous Emperors had packed many of their relatives and clansmen into treasures and brought them along to the Great Thousand Battle Domain, hoping to reach the Eternal True Realm together.

However, after experiencing the dangers of the journey, many Emperors worried that a horrible mishap might occur if they continued. Thus, they left their relatives and clansmen in the city.

After countless years, the number of cultivators left behind in the city grew and grew. They lived and multiplied, leading to present scenes Lin Xun had just witnessed.

Only then did it finally make sense to him.

As he walked, he saw that everyone, regardless of cultivation level, got along harmoniously. Order was ever present, and no one was seen bullying the weak.

It was quite similar to Ferry City.

Lin Xun learned various things as he wandered around. Occasionally, he would look up at the sky where a mysterious restriction light curtain covered the entire city. Beyond the light curtain was the boundless cosmos where stars circled, appearing magnificent and mysterious.

"It seems that I can indeed choose to have my cultivation breakthrough here." Lin Xun pondered.

Other places were too dangerous and accidents may happen at any time. On the other hand, there was obviously no need to worry about such problems in Origin City.

Not long after, Lin Xun entered an inn and the server asked for ten first-grade cosmic origin crystals. Lin Xun was taken aback, feeling that the prices here were simply outrageous.

The server explained that only wealthy Emperors were capable enough to enter the city and stay in an inn...

Lin Xun couldn't help but chuckle. Since he was indeed not short of money, he left a bag of first-grade cosmic origin crystals to rent a room for ten days.

Upon walking into the room, Lin Xun couldn't help but inwardly nod in approval. The inn was equipped with various sophisticated restrictions, so there was no risk of being spied on by outsiders.

However, Lin Xun still personally set up a restriction before he lay on the bed and let out a long sigh of comfort.

Since entering the Ancient Nightmare Battlefield, he had experienced countless battles and dangers, which had kept him tense at all times. It was only now that he allowed himself to relax.

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

After a while, Lin Xun suddenly said, "Mi Wuya and Yan Yurou are both in the pagoda. Is Wen Shaoheng still able to sense them?"

The green sparrow answered, "The Total Destruction Invocation is sensed through the soul, and treasures do not have the power to block it. In other words, if Wen Shaoheng is in Origin City, he will definitely be notified of your presence."

Lin Xun said, "I see, will a noble from the Eternal True Realm like him be punished if he violates the city rule?"

The green sparrow thought for a moment and said, "Generally speaking, even the bigwigs, such as Immortal Imperial Clans from the Eternal True Realm, rarely dare to make a move in the city, but in some special cases...well, they will find sufficient reasons to make their move."

"For example?"

"A set-up."

"Set-up?" Lin Xun was startled and displayed a confused look.

The green sparrow nonchalantly said, "If Wen Shaoheng sends some scapegoats to cause trouble and you and them start fighting, the scapegoats will claim that you were the first to attack. Moreover, there will be many convenient witnesses. Who would you punish if you were the city lord?"

Lin Xun thoughtfully said, "Although it is a bit despicable, I have to admit that it is indeed the most direct and effective method."

"However, it will still depend on the city lord’s attitude. If the city lord acquiesces the matter, you can be framed for a crime without bothering with any set-up."

The green sparrow's tone was filled with ridicule, "It's no exaggeration to say that these Immortal Imperial Clans have plenty of ways to deal with people like you from the Great Thousand Worlds. But generally speaking, no one would do such things openly.”

Lin Xun thought for a moment and said, "In other words, if they want to deal with someone, they will choose to do it in secret so no one will know?"

The green sparrow replied, "Exactly, but such things rarely happen under normal circumstances. After all, the Immortal Heavenly Passes have remained standing to this day due to the rule that has been passed down for countless years. It can’t be broken by just anyone.

"Even the Immortal Imperial Clans who take turns overseeing the city usually wouldn’t dare to break the rule that everyone has agreed on together."

Lin Xun smiled. His black eyes appeared unfathomably deep as he slowly said, "But in my opinion, Wen Shaoheng...won’t care about the rules..."

As he spoke, he slowly closed his eyes and began to doze off, seemingly very relaxed and comfortable.

The green sparrow didn't comment.

It knew best how much Wen Shaoheng hated Lin Xun. If there was a decent enough chance, he would not hold back just because they were at an Immortal Heavenly Pass.

Meanwhile, on the top floor of a towering building in the city.

This was Tianyu Tower, the tallest and most magnificent ancient building in Origin City.

Presently, Wen Shaoheng was standing by the railing as he peered into the distance. The giant city sprawled endlessly with its spider-web-like streets, rows of buildings, and bustling pedestrians...

He could see almost all of the city from here!