Chapter 1326: Chapter 1326: Heading to Jiaoyang Holy City
Misty Peak.
“I have now nearly reached the peak of the second layer of the Creation Realm. With continued effort, I aim to break through to the third layer before leaving closed-door cultivation.”
Ye Feng muttered to himself.
Half a day later.
Ye Feng announced his intention to enter closed-door cultivation.
This matter caused an uproar within the sect.
Ye Feng seldom went into seclusion.
Especially situations where he publicly announced seclusion were imnsely rare.
“The Sect Leader’s closed-door cultivation this ti must be of great significance.”
Gong Qingqiu said upon hearing the news.
In the central courtyard.
Ye Feng sat cross-legged on a ditation cushion, deducing the laws to solidify his miniature universe, enabling it to bear more energy and thereby advance his cultivation level.
Within the sect.
The disciples were diligently cultivating.
Whitefloat City.
After learning that Ye Feng had entered closed-door cultivation, Gong Qingqiu inford Finance and Trade Elder Li Wanqing. Together, they went to the City Lord’s Mansion to discuss the future developnt of Whitefloat City alongside the Deputy City Lord.
“City Lord, our developnt in Whitefloat City has been quite rapid. Particularly in terms of population, we have long t the required conditions; even the proportion of cultivators is aligned with the promotion standards.”
The Deputy City Lord reported the status.
Several years had passed, and he had utilized a massive amount of cultivation resources to elevate himself from the Elent Gathering Realm of forr years to his current Void Break Realm.
At this mont, he was seated.
Recalling the ups and downs of the past years, the Deputy City Lord felt that following Ye Feng and the Misty Sect had been an extraordinarily wise decision.
“However, we still have one condition unt, which requires further improvent.”
The Deputy City Lord added a comnt.
“What condition?”
Gong Qingqiu and Li Wanqing both raised their heads.
“The final condition for city promotion revolves around integrated facilities. While Whitefloat City is strong and comprehensive, we are still lacking in a few aspects.”
The Deputy City Lord voiced his concerns.
“Which particular facilities are missing?”
Li Wanqing was curious.
Gong Qingqiu widened her eyes as well, unable to discern what specific facilities Whitefloat City lacked.
“I’m not entirely sure myself; I’ll need to visit so established five-star cities to learn from their examples to uncover the specifics.”
The Deputy City Lord explained.
He had a sense that Whitefloat City was deficient in so areas related to auxiliary city facilities, but he couldn’t put his finger on exactly what.
Hearing this, Li Wanqing rolled her eyes.
Gong Qingqiu, however, seed deep in thought. She suddenly spoke up, “I understand! It must be historical and cultural heritage!”
“Huh?” Li Wanqing froze in confusion.
The Deputy City Lord was equally montarily stunned, then clapped his hands together. “Exactly! That’s it! Whitefloat City’s historical developnt is far too short. It severely lacks cultural depth compared to other five-star cities, which have evolved over thousands or even tens of thousands of years, boasting rich cultural heritage.”
“What can we do to augnt this? Surely, we can’t just transplant cultural murals from other cities?”
Li Wanqing gestured with both hands in exasperation.
“That won’t be necessary!” Gong Qingqiu waved her hand. “We’ll first visit Jiaoyang Holy City to study its culture. By comparing it to Whitefloat City, we’ll be able to identify the gaps and see how we can enrich ours.”
“I’ll go with you!”
Li Wanqing volunteered decisively.
“Alright, the two of us should be enough… Deputy City Lord, I’ll leave Whitefloat City in your care for the ti being.”
Gong Qingqiu gazed at the Deputy City Lord seated nearby.
“No problem! Leave Whitefloat City’s affairs to during this period!”
The Deputy City Lord thumped his chest confidently.
That sa day.
Gong Qingqiu and Li Wanqing stepped into the teleportation array and, monts later, arrived at the bustling Jiaoyang Holy City.
“Welco, Elder Gong and Elder Li!”
As soon as they left the Teleportation Hall, they were greeted by the City Lord of Jiaoyang Holy City, who had already been waiting for them.
“City Lord of Jiaoyang, thank you for receiving us. We’re here to learn from your city’s developnt; I’d appreciate it if you could show us around.”
Gong Qingqiu cupped her hands in greeting.
Before their arrival, she had inford the City Lord of Jiaoyang Holy City, letting him know she and Li Wanqing were coming for a visit. Hence, the City Lord had arranged to et them in person.
“Would you like to have a al first?”
Jiaoyang City Lord suggested.
“No need. A cup of tea while discussing five-star city facilities will suffice.” Gong Qingqiu shook her head lightly.
“Very well. Follow to the City Lord’s Mansion.”
The City Lord of Jiaoyang Holy City led the way ahead.
On the streets.
Nurous cultivators passing by caught sight of the graceful elegance of Gong Qingqiu, and upon noticing Li Wanqing, whose beauty rivaled hers, they found their presence delightful and were even tempted to follow them for a closer look.
Jiaoyang Holy City – City Lord’s Mansion.
Li Wanqing, Gong Qingqiu, the City Lord of Jiaoyang Holy City, and nurous elders of the city gathered together.
“Prefect Gong, the developnt of a five-star city indeed hinges heavily on its historical and cultural heritage.”
Yuzhu began to speak.
She happened to have free ti today and had traveled from Jiaoyang Realm to Jiaoyang Holy City.
“I’ve visited Whitefloat City before,” an elderly cultivator spoke up. “Its environnt is excellent, its strength notable, and its spirit veins and cultivator resources are sufficient. But it’s far too young and lacks the layered historical foundation typical of five-star cities.”
“Indeed, that is the case.”
Others in the gathering echoed in agreent.
“Then, how should this be resolved?” Gong Qingqiu glanced at the people surrounding her, eventually fixing her gaze on the Jiaoyang City Lord.
“This is relatively simple!”
The Jiaoyang Holy City Lord rubbed his hands together. “Whitefloat City may lack historical depth, but it can acquire ancient buildings to be directly implanted, thereby forming cultural landmarks.”
“How many landmarks would be required to qualify?” Gong Qingqiu pulled out paper and a pen, ready to take notes like an attentive student.
Being the most knowledgeable on the subject, the Jiaoyang City Lord actively provided detailed explanations:
“The deeper the heritage of a five-star city, the better.”
“First, without a history spanning ten thousand years, it’s nearly impossible to pass the city facilities assessnt for promotion.”
“If a city’s historical foundation falls short, it can be supplented by adding ancient landmarks.”
“To pass the evaluation, at least ten landmarks must date back over ten thousand years, or one singular landmark must have a history exceeding fifty thousand years.”
“Moreover, the rank of these landmarks cannot be low.”
“Every landmark must be equivalent to a high-order Void Break Realm artifact at minimum, or in other words, a supre-grade spiritual treasure.”
“Such landmark structures aren’t difficult to find.”
“In my mory, the Sky Garden of the Biron Empire is one such supre-grade treasure with a history of eighty thousand years, which can greatly enhance cultural heritage.”
“The Dragon Emperor Empire also houses the Dragon Emperor Stone Cauldron, its surface engraved with ancient Sanskrit, boasting a history of over one hundred thousand years and also rated as a supre-grade spiritual treasure.”
“Furthermore…”
The Jiaoyang City Lord listed nurous examples.
Listening to this, Li Wanqing and Gong Qingqiu grasped the key points and understood how to enrich Whitefloat City’s cultural foundation.
“So that’s how it is!”
“I finally understand now.”
“Thank you, everyone, for your guidance.”
Gong Qingqiu expressed her gratitude.
“By the way, Elder Gong, if you wish to add landmark buildings to Whitefloat City, you might want to try the auction houses or the Ancient Battlefield for potential opportunities.”
Yuzhu gave an additional suggestion.
“Auction houses?”
“We have an auction house right here in Jiaoyang Holy City, starting tomorrow. You might find historic landmarks there.”
“Alright then, I’ll wait and see tomorrow.”
Gong Qingqiu decided to stay and wait.
The next morning.
At a massive, luxurious do-shaped building.
Gong Qingqiu and the others sat inside a private box, watching the auction proceedings below, filled with anticipation.
At the auction platform.
The captivating auctioneer announced:
“Next up is the Linglong Pagoda, a supre-grade spiritual treasure unearthed from an Ancient Secret Realm. Its surface is engraved with intricate Sanskrit, capable of aiding in the comprehension of divine skills and understanding history.”
Upon hearing this, Gong Qingqiu imdiately showed interest.
“City Lord, should we buy it?”
Li Wanqing asked from the side.
“Yes, we must!”
Gong Qingqiu retrieved a storage ring brimming with supre-grade spirit stones—over a million in total!
“The Linglong Pagoda’s starting price is four thousand supre-grade spirit stones, with a minimum bid incrent of one hundred. Which esteed cultivator would like to place a bid?”
The auctioneer inquired.
“Five thousand!”
Gong Qingqiu decisively placed her bid without hesitation.
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