CHAPTER 465: CHAPTER 249: RETURN TO THE CITY OF GLORY

It is precisely because of these special factors that many demon fiends are still hidden within the "Transverse Mountain Range".

Recently, the people of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" have suffered many casualties in the "Transverse Mountain Range", possibly even more than those at the front lines in "Youyue Country".

As the Ancestral Vein, the demon fiends living here are extremely formidable, and if one is not careful, an entire patrolling team can be wiped out.

Li Yunjing’s luck was particularly bad this time, encountering a Golden Core Realm demon cultivator, a Demon King, and assassins in quick succession.

After encountering the patrolling team, Li Yunjing’s journey became much safer.

When the grand "City of Glory" finally appeared before Li Yunjing, he felt relieved.

As a frontline stronghold, the "City of Glory" is naturally guarded by the elite "Black Tortoise Army", led by some formidable Golden Core Realm masters. This northern fortress is as solid as gold and iron, impregnable.

Currently, the main forces of the "Black Tortoise Army" have continued advancing north.

Consequently, the defensive strength in the "City of Glory" has been significantly weakened.

However, even under attack, the "City of Glory" still possesses enough power to defend the great city, especially after activating the protective array and restrictions of the "City of Glory"; the entire city will be covered by the array, rendering it formidable.

At this moment, the north city gate of the "City of Glory" is open, but there are more than twenty soldiers guarding the entrance.

Among them are Qi Refining Realm cultivators, and also some Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

Evidently, due to the main forces being deployed, even ordinary Qi Refining Realm cultivators have become gatekeepers for the "City of Glory".

Li Yunjing approached from the north, causing a stir among the gate soldiers who looked cold and ready for battle.

"I’m one of us! I’m a disciple of the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’. Here is my Identity Token!"

To avoid any misunderstandings, Li Yunjing shouted towards the people near the gate from a distance.

Upon hearing this, the group of gate guards relaxed a bit but still did not let their guard down.

One Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, who seemed to be the captain of the soldiers, said, "Alright! Please approach slowly and verify your identity!"

"Sigh..."

Li Yunjing sighed and shook his head, walking forward slowly.

Such strict inspections indicate that the situation might not be as peaceful as imagined.

"Here is my token."

He reached the gate and handed over his Identity Token to the captain.

After inspecting it, the captain showed a hint of surprise and asked, "Considering your cultivation is at the Foundation Establishment Realm, why are you using an inner sect token?"

"I came to participate in the true disciple assessment task! Now that I’ve completed the task, I’m naturally returning to be promoted to true disciple."

Li Yunjing smiled; he had answered this question countless times in the past six months.

"I see! It seems Brother Li has a bright future ahead. May I ask Brother Li to take care of me in the future! I am Fu Zhuo from ’Mad Extreme Peak’."

Upon hearing this, the captain looked Li Yunjing up and down and showed a smile, praising him.

In the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", there are numerous Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, an overwhelming number that cannot be counted, and thousands can be mobilized in a single battle.

True disciples, however, are few, with only a few hundred having names and renown.

True disciples are the elites among Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, qualified to ascend to the Golden Core Realm and contend for the seat of Sect Leader Venerable.

Li Yunjing being able to pass the true disciple assessment marked him as an outstanding individual.

Such a figure deserved Fu Zhuo’s polite words.

"Your surname is Fu? Do you know Fu Chao? He’s my good brother!"

Upon hearing the captain reveal his name, Li Yunjing’s eyes lit up and he immediately asked.

"Oh? You know Young Master Fu?"

Fu Zhuo was surprised and somewhat incredulous.

Fu Chao, a proud and domineering second-generation heir, gave headaches to even the collateral members of the Fu Clan.

Such a person was truly best avoided!

Even an expert like Fu Zhuo wouldn’t easily associate with Fu Chao.

If Li Yunjing was really friends with Fu Chao, it would greatly impress Fu Zhuo.

"Of course! Look, isn’t this Fu Chao’s communication talisman frequency?"

Li Yunjing smiled and took out his Myriad Li Communication Talisman, showing it to Fu Zhuo.

Despite his high cultivation, Fu Zhuo didn’t have Fu Chao’s communication channel. He could only smile awkwardly and noncommittally.

Li Yunjing immediately understood that Fu Zhuo lacked Fu Chao’s contact information, signifying he wasn’t from the core of the Fu clan.

Realizing this, Li Yunjing put away his Myriad Li Communication Talisman and changed the topic, asking about the upcoming auction event at the "Treasure Pavilion".

"About that matter?"

Seeing Li Yunjing change the topic, Fu Zhuo felt relieved; discussing Fu Chao was extremely stressful for him!

In terms of strength, he was superior to Fu Chao, but in terms of status, he was far behind.

Though not bullied by Fu Chao, they were simply not on the same path, and Fu Zhuo preferred not to have any dealings with Fu Chao.

In large clans, core members are core members, and collateral members are collateral members.

The status inequality made it difficult for the two sides to mingle.

"Recently, due to the auction event at the ’Treasure Pavilion’, many people have arrived in the city. There are representatives from various factions, excluding demon cultivators from ’Netherworld Ghost Sect’ and ’Yin Mountain Sect’. Almost all major forces of the Southern Heaven Continent are here."

"The city is bustling, and because of this, our patrols have become stricter!"