Chapter 644: 万妖海域

The Myriad Demon Sea is a vast region within the cultivation world of the South Sea, home to thirty to forty thousand islands. It serves as the main base of the demon race, with most of the islands under their control.

This place is a paradise for adventurers, but also a burial ground for high-level cultivators.

Myriad Immortals Island is, without exception, the most prosperous large island in the South Sea cultivation world. Spanning three thousand four hundred li in length and two thousand five hundred thirty li in width, it serves as the front line for humans resisting the demon race. Several Nascent Soul cultivators are stationed there year-round, ensuring no petty criminals dare cause trouble.

Myriad Immortals Island gathers over ten thousand cultivators, truly earning its name as an island of immortals.

A blue light appeared on the horizon, rapidly approaching Myriad Immortals Island at an incredible speed.

As the blue light drew within a hundred li of Myriad Immortals Island, its speed abruptly decreased, revealing the figures of two men and one woman.

A young man in a blue robe, a maiden in a purple skirt, and an elder in a red robe – these were Wang Changsheng and his two companions. They had altered their appearances for convenience.

The Myriad Demon Sea is extremely rich in cultivation resources, with natural treasures appearing frequently. Various major powers have opened shops and conduct business on Myriad Immortals Island, and the Sun Moon Palace is no exception.

"Junior Brother Wang, we have entered the Myriad Demon Sea," Tian Jiong said with a solemn expression, transmitting his voice. "We must proceed cautiously, as members of the Sun Moon Palace often appear here."

Wang Changsheng nodded. "I understand."

A short while later, they spotted a colossal island. On the island was a magnificent golden city whose walls stood fifty to sixty zhang tall, adorned with numerous intricate formation patterns.

Above the city gate, three large, shimmering silver characters, "Myriad Immortals City," were carved.

Inside the city, buildings stood in dense rows, people flowed like water, and carriages bustled about, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Is this the largest city in the South Sea?" Wang Changsheng took a deep breath and murmured to himself.

The three descended and slowly walked towards Myriad Immortals City.

A team of cultivators in uniform golden robes guarded the city entrance. Each held a small golden mirror, which they shone on incoming cultivators. Above the city gate, a gleaming silver jade plate also emitted a spiritual light.

Soon after, Wang Changsheng and his companions reached the city gate. A middle-aged man aimed his golden mirror at Wang Changsheng, and a golden radiance shot out, enveloping him.

This was primarily to prevent demon cultivators from infiltrating Myriad Immortals City. As long as one was a human cultivator, entry was permitted.

Without any issues, Wang Changsheng and his companions entered the city smoothly.

The prosperity of Myriad Immortals City surpassed Wang Changsheng's imagination. Shops lined the streets, and people flowed like a river.

Wang Changsheng's gaze swept across the street, spotting over a dozen Core Formation cultivators and one Nascent Soul cultivator.

Most cultivators on the streets were at the Foundation Establishment stage, while Qi Refinement cultivators were relatively few.

The shops lining both sides of the street primarily dealt in the acquisition and sale of demon beast materials. There were also weapon and pill shops.

Wang Changsheng entered a materials shop. The shop was not large, but its shelves were filled with a vast array of demon beast materials.

A rosy-faced elder in a green robe approached and enthusiastically asked, "What do you need, senior? Our shop has demon cores, demon beast souls, and the latest sea maps. We also purchase demon beast materials."

"Do you have any third-tier lightning-attribute demon cores?"

The green-robed elder shook his head and replied, "No, we have third-tier demon cores of the five elemental attributes. But for rare, non-elemental attributes, you'd likely only find them at the Myriad Treasures Palace."

Wang Changsheng nodded and turned to leave.

He successively entered several shops, inquiring about third-tier lightning-attribute demon cores. All the shopkeepers stated they didn't have any and directed him to the Myriad Treasures Palace.

As they continued along the street, Wang Changsheng was surprised to find that even some small shops offered a wide variety of goods. One small shop even had two magic treasures as its most prized possessions.

Approximately half an hour later, they arrived at the most bustling part of Myriad Immortals City: a vast white stone plaza. Its floor was paved with a type of white spirit jade.

A hundred zhang away from Wang Changsheng stood a golden tower over a hundred zhang tall. The tower's surface was adorned with numerous carvings of demon beasts, including goldfish, sharks, dolphins, giant shrimp, giant crabs, as well as flood dragons and phoenixes. These demon beast carvings were lifelike and remarkably realistic.

The entire tower shimmered with flowing colorful light, radiating an impressive spiritual aura. It was clearly a spirit treasure.

Surrounding the giant tower were nine magnificent buildings, encircling the golden tower like stars gravitating towards the moon.

Among them was a nine-story red palace. On the plaque above its entrance, three grand characters, "Myriad Treasures Palace," were written in a flourishing, elegant script.

Numerous cultivators moved in and out, indicating that the Myriad Treasures Palace was doing brisk business.

Wang Changsheng and his companions walked towards the Myriad Treasures Palace. The palace's hall was spacious and brightly lit, with dozens of cultivators purchasing goods.

As they entered, a man in his early thirties quickly approached them. With a broad smile on his face, he said, "How may I be of assistance to you, seniors?"

"Do you have any third-tier lightning-attribute demon cores?"

The smile on the middle-aged man's face deepened as he enthusiastically replied, "Yes, we do. Please follow me upstairs."

Wang Changsheng nodded and followed the middle-aged man upstairs.

Tian Jiong and Fairy Ziyue stopped on the fifth floor to purchase pills. Wang Changsheng continued with the middle-aged man to the sixth floor, where he saw an elegant middle-aged woman in her early thirties. The woman noticed Wang Changsheng, stood up, and with a sincere smile, said, "Welcome, fellow Daoist, to our establishment. I am Chen Xiang, a display attendant at Myriad Treasures Pavilion. How may I assist you?"

"I would like to purchase a third-tier lightning-attribute demon core. Do you have any available?"

Chen Xiang nodded and with a smile, said, "Yes, we do, but unfortunately, you've come at an inopportune time. The last two low-grade third-tier lightning-attribute demon cores were just purchased. If you wish to acquire one, you'll have to wait a while."

Wang Changsheng frowned and then asked, "Low-grade third-tier? Don't you have any mid-grade or higher third-tier lightning-attribute demon cores?"

"No. You might find them at a large auction. Unfortunately, you've come at the wrong time. A major auction was just held recently, which featured a mid-grade third-tier lightning-attribute demon core. The next auction will be in three years."

"Mid-grade third-tier lightning-attribute demon cores are that rare? Wouldn't high-grade third-tier ones be even scarcer?"

Chen Xiang shook her head and explained, "Their rarity is relative. Third-tier demon cores with rare attributes are materials used to refine various third- and fourth-tier pills. The demand for them is very high, and the higher the grade, the higher the price. Our Myriad Treasures Palace accepts pre-orders for third-tier demon cores, but the waiting time is quite long. If you pre-order a lightning-attribute third-tier demon core, it would take several years for it to become available, and it would likely be low-grade. For mid-grade or higher, it could take over a decade, or even longer. You might consider attending the large auction in three years."

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, then took out a cyan seashell and handed it to Chen Xiang, saying, "I would like these materials."

Chen Xiang scanned it with her divine sense, nodded, and said, "Please wait a moment, fellow Daoist. The items will be brought over immediately."

A quarter of an hour later, Wang Changsheng and his companions emerged from the Myriad Treasures Palace. Tian Jiong and Fairy Ziyue wore faint smiles on their faces.

It seemed they had successfully purchased the pills they needed.

"Junior Brother Wang, it's getting late," Tian Jiong said. "Let's rest for a few days, gather information, and then depart to sea. It won't be too late."

Wang Changsheng nodded. They found an inn and settled in.