Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats

Chapter 1196: Arrival at Tian Shuang City, Establishing a Foothold

Editor: Henyee Translations

The cultivators Jiang Chengxuan had randomly encountered turned out to have such significant backgrounds, which was an unexpected surprise for him.

“To be honest, I was heading to Tian Shuang City but was unsure of the route. I wonder if you all are returning there?” Jiang Chengxuan asked, turning to the young cultivator and the two Hua Xian realm elders.

The young cultivator, who was the son of the City Lord, was named Shen Feng. The two Hua Xian realm elders were Elder Xuan, who had a beard, and Elder Tang, who was clean-shaven.

Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan’s words, all three of them were visibly delighted. Shen Feng, in particular, eagerly patted his chest and agreed without hesitation, “If you’re willing to accompany us to Tian Shuang City, it would be our honor!”

“As for the route, no one around here knows it better than we do. You can rest assured, Immortal!” Elder Tang and Elder Xuan nodded in agreement, acknowledging Jiang Chengxuan’s prowess from his earlier display of strength.

Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan seemed interested in befriending them. If they could introduce Jiang Chengxuan to the City Lord and possibly bring him into the City Lord’s manor, it would be a significant achievement for them.

After some further conversation, Elder Xuan smiled and said, “We’ll make some quick preparations, and then we can depart. Please wait a moment, Daoist friend.”

Jiang Chengxuan nodded, watching as they busied themselves with their group. He had learned about their situation: Shen Feng was being escorted back to Tian Shuang City after a period of training at a Daoist academy. The City Lord had sent these two elders and a team of cultivators to fetch him. However, they had been attacked by the Ice Fang Dragon Beast en route, a creature that had a grudge against the City Lord’s manor due to past conflicts.

This gave Jiang Chengxuan some insight into the precarious situation around Tian Shuang City. It was not a place of peace, but human cultivators still held a dominant position. Jiang Chengxuan decided he didn’t need to worry about his plan to retreat and cultivate in Tian Shuang City.

With the defense of an immortal city, it would take a significant army to pose any real threat, and such an event would still take many years to unfold, giving him ample time to achieve a breakthrough.

“We’re ready to depart, Immortal!” Shen Feng called, signaling their readiness. The group then set out towards Tian Shuang City.

With Jiang Chengxuan, a peak Hua Xian realm expert, and the two Hua Xian elders leading the way, they traveled with increased confidence. Even when sensing the Ice Fang Dragon Beast’s presence, they felt no fear.

The journey was not without its challenges, however. Over several months, they faced numerous battles of varying scales. Some skirmishes were handled by the City Lord’s guards without Jiang Chengxuan’s intervention, but there were occasions where his intervention was crucial to avoid disasters similar to the ice cave incident.

At one point, a formidable black dragon appeared, exuding an aura so powerful that even with Jiang Chengxuan and the two Hua Xian elders, the battle lasted for days. The conflict shook the mountains and shattered the void before they managed to drive the beast away.

The constant danger made Jiang Chengxuan question whether he had been tricked into joining a perilous escort mission, as traveling with this group seemed far more troublesome than journeying alone.

“This Grand Thousand Mountain Range seems to be experiencing some disturbances…” Elder Tang explained to Jiang Chengxuan, alleviating some of his frustration.

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Eventually, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Feng, and the group reached the outskirts of Tian Shuang City. Standing atop a mountain peak, they finally beheld the magnificent city.

Tian Shuang City was a colossal fortress built into the mountains, resembling a flowing garment draped over the undulating landscape. The towering city walls connected numerous peaks, reaching towards the heavens and forming a natural barrier.

Above the city, countless stars shimmered, casting down immortal light that enveloped the entire city. This created a celestial canopy that blended with the mountains, giving the impression of a dual-layered sky.

As they approached, Shen Feng and his companions provided Jiang Chengxuan with more information about the city.