Somewhere in the center of the Zhong Ming Mountain Range, the ice and snow in the area of hundreds of thousands of miles had all disappeared. At this moment, everything was lush and green.
The sky was clear, like a piece of incomparably blue jade. Auspicious clouds floated between the mountains, and rainbow-like rays of light spread from one auspicious cloud to another, emitting incomparably gorgeous five-colored rays of light. Countless red-crowned cranes flew through the clouds, leaving behind clear and melodious cries. It was like a magnificent scene in a fairyland.
In the center of this fairyland stood a majestic white mountain peak. The peak was smooth, and there were few jagged protrusions. At first glance, it looked like a huge white jade pillar.
The white mountain peak was broken off from the mountainside, and the fracture was very smooth. It looked like it had been cut into two with a knife, forming a huge square above the fracture.
Although it was only half of the mountain peak, the white square was still at the top of the clouds.
In the center of the square was a huge white jade platform. It was nearly a thousand feet high, and its surface was inscribed with countless runes. Its whole body was emitting a white light.
A flight of stairs extended from the top of the platform to the ground.
On the stairs, there were thousands of round praying mats placed densely.
The ground around the high platform was also densely packed with praying mats, and it was unknown how many there were, extending to the edge of the square.
This was the place where the first Dao Master was about to preach, the White Jade Peak Sutra Platform.
Now that the conference had not begun, there was no one in the square on the White Jade Peak, and it seemed very quiet.
In a huge mountain valley that was only a few hundred miles away from the White Jade Peak, countless gorgeous pavilions and pavilions could be vaguely seen amidst the dense clouds and mist. These pavilions and pavilions were connected together, vaguely forming a city that stretched for several thousand miles.
Unlike the situation on the White Jade Peak, this city was bustling with people. Although it was daytime, the city was still flashing with colorful lights, and it looked very lively.
From time to time, people would fly out of the city in escape lights in all directions. At the same time, more escape lights flew in groups of twos and threes, and landed in the col city.
Right at this moment, a streak of azure light flew over from the distance, arriving in front of them in two flashes. It was Han Li.
He looked in the direction of the White Jade Peak in the distance, and quickly withdrew his gaze, and landed on the city below.
The entire city was shrouded by a layer of huge green restriction, and many Torch Dragon Sect disciples were scattered everywhere.
At the sight of Han Li flying over, a Youth disciple of Fire Dragon Taoism hurriedly greeted him.
"Disciple pays his respects to Elder. According to the rules of the sect, anyone who wishes to enter Baiyu City must first check their identity. Please forgive me," The Youth Disciple said apologetically as he bowed deeply to Han Li.
"It's alright." Han Li took out his identity token.
The Youth disciple took out a white jade talisman and waved it at Han Li's token.
A layer of white light appeared on the token, and the jade talisman shone even brighter. It flashed and condensed into a small white light screen. Han Li's image and information appeared on it.
"So, it's Elder Li. This disciple has been impolite. Elder, please wait a moment. I'll open the restriction right away," The Youth disciple glanced at the light screen and apologized. After that, he flipped his hand and took out a green token.
With a shake, a green light shot out from the token and went into the light screen behind him.
The light screen trembled, and a passage that was as tall as a person appeared.
Han Li kept the elder token and flew in. He soon landed in the city.
He walked along a street toward the city. From time to time, he would look around with some surprise in his eyes.
From the outside, he didn't think much of it through the light screen, but now that he entered, he discovered that there were all kinds of tall and gorgeous buildings everywhere in the city. They were exquisite, luxurious and high-end shops stood in great numbers, and the wide streets were like spider webs that spread out in the city. It looked extremely prosperous, and it was not inferior to any big city he had seen before.
In the past few years, he often walked around the Zhong Ming Mountain Range in addition to cultivation. He didn't expect that there would be such a place here.
The shops on both sides of the street were selling various things, including materials, elixirs, and magic weapons. Moreover, the quality was not bad. It was not inferior to the sect market of Fire Dragon Taoism. There were some things that were rarely seen in the sect market.
Many shop owners were obviously not disciples of Fire Dragon Taoism. They should be people from the affiliated forces of Fire Dragon Taoism. They were taking advantage of the conference to sell some local specialties.
Han Li walked for a while and stopped in front of a shop.
This was a materials shop. From the door, he could see that there were dozens of shelves inside. Each shelf was filled with a lot of materials. They were all good treasures, and there were many novelties.
At this moment, the shop was crowded with people. It seemed that business was good.
Han Li pondered for a while and walked in.
As soon as he stepped into the shop, a Youth Attendant in a red feather robe immediately greeted him and said, "Senior, what materials do you need? Our Yi Dong Building has a variety of spiritual materials, and the price is absolutely fair …"
"Xiao San, go and greet other customers. I will receive this distinguished guest." Before the attendant finished speaking, an old man in a feather robe who looked like a shopkeeper walked over quickly.
The Youth Attendant was startled and retreated tactfully.
"Sir Elder, young people are shallow. Please don't mind.
What materials do you need?
I am from the Yi Clan of the Far West. Our Yi Clan has been in the business of spiritual materials for generations. We will not let you down. "The old man in the feather robe said respectfully.
Han Li did not say much. He turned his hand and took out a jade slip and handed it over. The jade slip contained the remaining materials for the Dao pill and the other two main materials for the Myriad Wheel Pill.
"Sir Elder, the materials you need are too precious. We really don't have them." The old man took the jade slip and put it on his forehead. He said apologetically.
"Do you know where I can buy these materials?" Han Li asked lightly.
"I have only seen these materials in ancient books. I have never heard of them appearing anywhere." The old man in the feather robe shook his head.
Han Li nodded calmly. He took the jade slip and turned to walk out. The old man hurriedly sent him off.
After leaving the shop, he continued to walk forward.
After a while, Han Li stopped in front of a large material shop and walked in.
Not long after, he walked out, but still returned empty-handed.
His expression did not change as he continued to walk into the city.
…
Half a day later, a Young man walked out of a large material shop in the central area of the city. It was Han Li.
His expression was normal, but he was a little depressed.
He had visited most of the material shops in the city for half a day. He did not even get any information about these materials, let alone buy one or two materials.
Although there were still some places that he hadn't been to, since the largest shops were all gone, there wasn't much hope for the remaining shops.
Han Li shook his head and was just about to walk forward when he suddenly stopped.
"Hey, Brother Li." At this moment, a voice came from behind.
Han Li turned and saw a man in a white robe walking over with a smile on his face. It was Qi Liang.
"Brother Qi, long time no see." Han Li smiled.
He had been in seclusion for most of these years. The rest of the time, he went out to do various tasks. He had little contact with the elders of the sect. He had not seen Qi Liang for nearly 300 years.
As for the fact that Qi Liang had embezzled some of his Immortal Essence Stones when he entered the sect, he did not take it to heart.
Qi Liang laughed and was about to say something, but his eyes suddenly widened and his voice became hoarse. After a while, he said, "Brother Li, your aura … Could it be that you've opened 12 immortal apertures and advanced to the middle stage of Perfected Immortal?"
"I had some opportunities these years, so I went into seclusion and cultivated hard. I just opened the 12th immortal aperture not long ago." Han Li smiled faintly and avoided the topic.
"Brother Li's luck is deep, it's really enviable." Qi Liang had regained his calmness at this moment. Seeing that Han Li did not want to say more, he did not ask.
"By the way, when did Brother Qi arrive?" Han Li naturally did not want to say more on this topic, so he immediately changed the topic.
"I have been here for five or six days.
I haven't seen Brother Li these few days, did you just arrive?
Why didn't you come earlier, this place has been bustling for a while. "Qi Liang said with a smile.
"Looks like Brother Qi must have gained a lot, unfortunately I was delayed by something, so I came a little late." Han Li chuckled.
"Actually, there were no good things in the past few days. The real treasures usually appear at the end.
By the way, I am about to go to an exchange meeting. The people attending are all fellow Daoists of the same level. Brother Li, are you interested in coming? "Qi Liang waved his hand and invited.
"Exchange meeting?
Of course I'm interested. "Han Li's eyes lit up and nodded.
"I knew that Brother Li would not miss such a good opportunity.
The meeting place is just in front, let's go now. We can talk on the way. "Qi Liang smiled and led the way.
"Brother Qi, I didn't expect there to be such a city in the sect that is not inferior to the sect's market. Why haven't I heard of it before?" Han Li asked.
"Brother Li might have misunderstood.
You haven't been in the sect for a long time, so you don't know. This place is usually not open to the public.
Only when there is a grand event like the current Dao Preaching Conference, will people be allowed to enter. This White Jade Peak and White Jade City can be regarded as a venue for our Fire Dragon Taoism to hold the conference. "Qi Liang said.
"I see." Han Li nodded.
The two walked and talked. After walking along the street for a while, they turned into a wide street.
The buildings on both sides of the street were taller and more exquisite. The eaves at the corners were different in style, and the carved beams and painted rafters were exquisite. Many of them were even shrouded in various colors of restriction lights.
Han Li noticed that when the cultivators on the street looked at these buildings, they all had a bit of awe on their faces.
"It's here." Qi Liang led Han Li and stopped in front of a three-story pavilion.