Chapter 596 - 431: Dimensional True Skill, Langya Branch Tower, Using the Back Door

In truth, these stars were one Sea of Chaos after another, separated by an unknown expanse of spacetime. Each Sea of Chaos was formed by the Power flowing from the Unique True Realm.

This alone revealed just how terrifying the Unique True Realm was and how deep its waters ran. The fall of a single star signified the destruction of an entire Sea of Chaos.

Then, Xu Qing withdrew his gaze.

With a thought, the Power of Dimension within him began to circulate. However, he found that the so-called Laws, Rules, Dao, and Great Daos he had comprehended and mastered in the Sea of Chaos could not be used in the Unique True Realm at all. Even if he did manage to manifest them, their might was pitifully weak.

Clearly, everything he had comprehended in the Sea of Chaos was nothing more than an "illusory reality," as ephemeral as a dream bubble and just as easily destroyed.

In the Unique True Realm, the only true power was the Power of the True Realm—the supreme might originating from the True Realm itself. However, those in the Second Realm: Seeking Truth Realm could not directly grasp this power. Instead, they could only evolve it into the Power of Dimension.

"Where is the Langya Branch Tower?"

Xu Qing’s expression grew pensive as he scanned his surroundings. Within the mist, he faintly felt a pull from some sort of aura. ’I need to find the Langya Branch Tower as soon as possible.’

STEP, STEP, STEP...

Suddenly, Xu Qing heard footsteps. He tried to extend his perception, only to find it suppressed by the Unique True Realm. Back in the Sea of Chaos, he could have easily perceived everything within its bounds.

However, here in the Unique True Realm, he could only sense his surroundings within a one-kilometer radius.

’Someone’s here.’ Xu Qing looked over.

Sure enough.

The mist swirled.

Figures emerged from it.

There weren’t many.

Only six.

It appeared to be a small squad.

"Hm?"

Xu Qing watched them.

"Our luck was great this time. We hunted down a Giant Turtle, and it even had an Ao Pill inside! If we sell this, we’ll get a ton of Longevity Crystals. The whole squad will be able to get stronger!"

At that moment, the middle-aged man standing in the center of the group, who had black scales on his forehead, broke into a joyous smile. The others laughed happily as well.

’You’ll do.’

HUM!

Xu Qing stepped forward. With a wave of his right hand, the Power of Dimension spread out, creating a Domain that instantly sealed off the area and enveloped all six figures.

He had formed a self-contained dimensional space.

"This is..."

"This is bad!"

"..."

The six of them, who had been all smiles a moment before, were now pale with fright.

They knew instantly what this meant. This was the Power of Dimension, which proved their attacker was an expert who had stepped into the Second Realm: Seeking Truth Realm. They, on the other hand, were at the very bottom of the Unique True Realm’s hierarchy, merely at the Void True Realm.

Their strongest, the captain, had only reached the Great Perfection of the Ninth Heaven of the Void Truth Realm.

"Zhu He pays his respects to Lord True One!!!"

THUD!

The captain, Zhu He, saw Xu Qing and sensed the aura emanating from him. Without the slightest hesitation, he dropped to his knees.

"We pay our respects to Lord True One!"

"..."

The other five quickly followed suit, bowing with the utmost respect in their voices.

"Mm."

Xu Qing nodded. "Where is this place?"

Zhu He and his squad were stunned.

’He’s asking for directions?’

"Lord True One," Zhu He replied, "this is the territory of Langya City."

’Langya City,’ Xu Qing mused.

The Unique True Realm was home to countless influences. The strongest, of course, were the Nine Great Forces. Beneath them were top-tier, first-tier, second-tier, and so on, all the way down to ninth-tier influences.

The ninth-tier influences were the weakest.

They were typically established by cultivators within the first three layers of the Seeking Truth Realm.

"Yes."

Zhu He nodded and continued, "And the Langya Branch Tower you’re looking for, my lord, is located inside Langya City, right in its very center."

"We are from Langya City as well."

"Mm."

Xu Qing nodded. "Lead the way."

"Yes," Zhu He nodded. "Of course."

WHOOSH!

The moment he spoke, Xu Qing waved his right hand and dispelled the Dimension Realm. Zhu He and the others exchanged a glance, all breathing a collective sigh of relief as the tension eased.

"Lord True One, please follow me."

Zhu He’s tone was reverent. He gestured with his hand and respectfully began to lead the way.

"Mm."

Xu Qing’s expression remained calm.

Time passed.

Before long, after passing through layer after layer of mist, they arrived outside Langya City. Xu Qing looked up to behold the vast, magnificent city before him.

Xu Qing took a deep breath. A colossal black city rested upon the Continent, its scale boundless, home to an untold number of beings and races.

’I’ve arrived.’

A smile touched Xu Qing’s lips.

He had originally thought his master, Elder Zhen, would send him directly to the Langya Branch Tower. Instead, he had been delivered to the outskirts of Langya City and now had to find the tower himself.

"Lord True One, we have arrived. This is Langya City," Zhu He said.

"Mm."

Xu Qing gave a slight nod. Zhu He and his squad would have to queue to enter the city, but cultivators who had reached the Seeking Truth Realm were exempt. There was another gate for them on the side.

"Thank you for your help."

Xu Qing glanced at Zhu He, casually tossing him a Token. "If you ever need anything in the future," he said with a smile, "you can come find me at the Langya Branch Tower."

"Th-thank you, my lord."

Zhu He accepted it reverently and asked, "How should I address you, my lord?"

"Xu Qing," he replied.

"Yes, Lord Xu."

Zhu He bowed deeply once more.

By then, Xu Qing had already reached the other city gate. According to Langya City’s rules, with his Cultivation at the Seeking Truth Realm, he was not required to queue. Instead, he could pass through a separate, much grander gate.

And with that, Xu Qing entered Langya City.

「Meanwhile, at the very center of Langya City.」

An utterly colossal tower stood there, so magnificent that its peak seemed to vanish into the sky. Countless beings streamed in and out at all hours, making it an incredibly lively scene.

It was safe to say that the Langya Branch Tower was the most bustling place in the entire city.

「On the first floor of the Langya Branch Tower.」

「Inside a private chamber.」

"Brother Lou, what is going on? Didn’t we already have an agreement? Wasn’t the open apprentice spot on the first floor of the Langya Branch Tower for my Lin’Er? What in the world happened? It was all settled! Why did it suddenly change? You have to tell me what’s going on! Why did this happen?"

The one shouting the questions was a middle-aged man with a square-shaped face and a silver horn on his forehead. He was staring at the tall, burly man before him.

This tall, burly man was none other than the head of the Langya Branch Tower’s first floor, Lou Ke Seal. The square-faced man was named Zuo Fangyue.

Lou Ke Seal and Zuo Fangyue were sworn brothers who had been through life and death together. Long ago, before Lou Ke Seal had become powerful, Zuo Fangyue had saved his life, suffering an unrecoverable injury in the process. His foundation was damaged, and his Cultivation Realm was permanently stuck at True Perfection, unable to ever advance another step.

As for Lou Ke Seal, his Cultivation and Realm had continued to climb. He eventually joined the Langya Branch Tower and rose to become the head of its first floor.

The "Lin’Er" Zuo Fangyue had mentioned was, naturally, his own son, Zuo Lin.

Evidently, Zuo Fangyue had pleaded with Lou Ke Seal for the spot. Since Zuo Lin’s aptitude was indeed excellent and he had passed Lou Ke Seal’s tests, Lou Ke Seal had agreed and internally reserved the position for him.

However, life is unpredictable.

Xu Qing’s arrival had shattered everything. An order concerning a Registered Disciple of Elder Zhen had come down from the master of the Langya Branch Tower. It was passed from one level to the next until it finally reached Lou Ke Seal.

When faced with the command from his superior, Lou Ke Seal had argued his case, but he was told that the order had come from his superior’s superior.

There was nothing Lou Ke Seal could do to reverse the decision.