MTLNOVEL Chapter 788 - 469: Twelve Days_2
Chapter 788: Chapter 469: Twelve Days_2
Moreover, Logan had the sneaking suspicion that Captain Wei didn’t just see everyone with ulterior motives; it wasn’t really about being responsible for Snow Wood. Instead, there seemed to be a hint of malice towards her, particularly in the way his eyes revealed a trace of something sinister, which made Logan feel increasingly uneasy. This person must have some serious issues.
After arriving in the Outer Domain, Snow Wood was the only person who was somewhat approachable. If he could get acquainted with her, he would quickly be able to understand the Outer Domain, so Logan decided to follow her lead.
Reluctantly as Captain Wei was, Snow Wood had given her orders, so he had to allow Logan to join the team, and they continued on their way towards Heavenly Moon City.
Through casual conversation with Snow Wood, Logan also learned that a major event had recently occurred in Heavenly Moon City. It was said that the City Lord had held a martial contest, with the grand prize being the legendary opportunity of the Saint Emperor. Therefore, hundreds of Family Clans and Sects had rushed there at the first opportunity.
Logan couldn’t help but feel that this was indeed a grand gesture. The opportunity of a Saint Emperor Powerhouse was naturally immensely powerful. If one managed to seize it, not to say one would skyrocket to success, it would at least bring many benefits to one’s cultivation level. It was easy to foresee that this would be a brutal battle for possession, and Logan would also witness various major powers from nearby.
What puzzled Logan greatly, however, was whether Snow Wood’s group really had the confidence to compete for the Saint Emperor’s opportunity? Her subordinates were only at various levels of the Saint Seat Realm. Where did this confidence come from? Logan suddenly glanced at Snow Wood. Could her strength be incredibly formidable?
Daring to trust him like this, she must have some strong backing. Logan deduced on the spot that Snow Wood’s strength might be much greater than he had imagined. Could she already be above the Saint Seat Seventh Level? Hundreds of Family Clans and Sects were converging on Heavenly Moon City, and it was likely that those below the Saint Seat Fifth Level didn’t even qualify.
As for the so-called opportunity of the Saint Emperor, Logan naturally wanted it too, but he understood that with his cultivation level, it would be quite difficult to obtain. Moreover, even if he were lucky enough to get it, it would attract too much attention and covetousness. He had no power at all in the Outer Domain.
The group traveled for a few hours and finally arrived at Heavenly Moon City. To Logan’s astonishment, the City’s Guards were all at the Saint Seat First Level. These were Sanctuary Powerhouses, reduced to serving as guards? He couldn’t help but wonder how those below the Saint Seat Realm would survive in the Outer Domain?
Once inside the city, Logan couldn’t suppress his curiosity and asked Snow Wood. She seemed stunned at the question.
“It seems you’ve only arrived in the Outer Domain recently, but what puzzles me is that the Outer Domain is an independent small world. It has been many years since outsiders have come here. In the past, there were quite a few Cultivators from different planes, but since a Powerhouse set up the Barrier, there’s been almost no contact.”
“There are too many Cultivators below the Saint Seat Realm. After all, not everyone is born at the Saint Seat Realm. In the Outer Domain, nearly every Cultivator has a hundred years of cultivation time. They join various Great Sects and Family Clans, and if they can’t reach the Saint Seat within a hundred years, they are discarded as worthless, relegated to menial tasks, like digging for Spirit Stones in the mines.”
“In short, they’re not even qualified to be Servants; even the lowest of Servants would be at the Half-step Saint Seat. Of course, if the offspring of a major Family Clan fail to break through to the Saint Seat, they can still linger on under the protection of their Family Clan, although that’s rare. Many choose to perish because they can’t handle the blow to their pride and the ridicule.”
“Moreover, the Rule of the Outer Domain is very well-established. One doesn’t only pursue cultivation; if one wholeheartedly comprehends the Rule, there’s also a chance to step into the Saint Seat Realm. Even someone with no heritage or talent for cultivation has an opportunity to become a Strong One. In the Outer Domain, everyone has the chance to become powerful.”
Snow Wood explained in detail and glanced at Logan before continuing, “It’s also extremely cruel because there are too many geniuses. A moment’s carelessness might lead to downfall. Out of the thousands of favored sons of heaven, often only a few dozen survive, and the number who break through to become Saint Emperors is one in ten thousand.”
“As a newcomer who only has the strength of the Saint Seat first or second level, it won’t be easy for you to survive in the Outer Domain. I suggest you find a Family Clan or Sect to join, even if you have to become the lowest-ranked Servant. At least you’ll have some support, which is far better than being weak and alone.”
Logan laughed after hearing this, then shook his head, “I’ve always been a loner and won’t join other Sects. And although my Realm is indeed lower, isn’t the path of Cultivation cruel like this? If a person becomes too comfortable, how can they possibly grow stronger?”
“That’s quite a sensible point; you are a very interesting person,” Snow Wood nodded, “Now that we are in Heavenly Moon City, we should part ways. In any case, keep a low profile in Heavenly Moon City. These days, it’s filled with Powerhouses, and many are unreasonable — encountering them could mean life or death.”
“Of course, you needn’t worry too much. The City Lord has issued orders that no one is allowed to cause a massacre within the city. Many forces maintain a facade here, so they dare not be too reckless. As long as you don’t provoke trouble, I believe you can stay safe and sound.”
“Thank you.” Logan bowed his hands in gratitude and then departed. Heavenly Moon City spans tens of thousands of meters; even a single street boasts over a thousand shops. Logan stepped into some herbal medicine shops and weapon stores, and after browsing around, he was shocked to find that even the lowest grade weapons for sale were Divine Weapons, and there were even weapons for those at the Saint Seat Ninth Level.
The shopkeepers even bragged that if Logan could afford enough Top-Grade Spirit Stones, even Emperor Weapons were available. However, with Logan’s limited supply of Top-Grade Spirit Stones, he could only afford a few of the most basic weapons, which naturally made him extremely embarrassed. Making up an excuse, he left, thinking he should first find a place to stay.
After running from one inn to another, even the most ordinary room demanded thousands of Top-Grade Spirit Stones, leaving Logan speechless — it was too expensive; he simply couldn’t afford it.
Seeing that Logan was a penniless, the innkeeper looked down on him and said disdainfully, “Don’t you have any self-awareness? You could go to the beggars’ quarters in the west of the city, where everyone is like you.”
Although dissatisfied, Logan had no desire to cause trouble and went on his way. Regarding the western area that was mentioned, was that really the only place he could stay? Although he had enough Top-Grade Spirit Stones to pay for a stay in an inn, spending all of them at once would obviously be a considerable loss.
So, shaking his head, he had no choice but to take a walk to the western part of the city. Unlike the bustling areas elsewhere, this place was in extreme disrepair, with a large number of dilapidated houses and makeshift tents, seemingly housing at least a hundred thousand people.
Logan had barely taken a few steps forward when someone fiercely warned him, “Don’t come this way; this is where I live. Find your own spot where there’s no one around.”
As Logan wandered around, he found the environment not only dismal but also overcrowded, and people everywhere were asking him to leave.
Logan shook his head; staying here was definitely not an option for him. But as night fell, guards densely patrolled the streets, forbidding him from wandering around. Where should he go now?
As he worried on the main street, he saw a notice posted on the wall — part of the city’s Barrier had been damaged, and an Array Master was needed to fix it. Whoever succeeded would be rewarded with one million Top-Grade Spirit Stones. This sight stirred Logan’s heart; that was one million Top-Grade Spirit Stones.
So, following the address, Logan hurried to the Barrier. By this time, several thousand people had gathered, with dozens of Array Masters at a loss.
The Deputy City Lord frowned, “Aren’t you all the strongest Array Masters in the city? Don’t you have any solutions? We must not allow the Barrier’s damage to continue; otherwise, the entire city will become unstable. The City Lord has been busy with the martial arts tournament recently and cannot be troubled with this.”
All the Array Masters could only give wry smiles, having tried every possible method already. Still, nothing helped; lacking the ability, no amount of time would be useful.