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On the border between Langya and Chiyou, on the road to the Demon World, there was Red Rock City. It was the first line of defense against the invasion of the Demon World.
Red Rock City's geology was similar to that of the Red Soil Plains. Even though it was freezing cold, the houses made of red clay bricks were especially eye-catching from afar. That was why it was called Red Rock City.
Red Rock City was covered in ice and snow all year round. It was also known as the City of Ice. Ice sculptures were produced here. Many of the nine disciples who died in battle in the Red Rock Canyon were treated as heroes by the local people. They were carved into statues and placed in various public squares for people to admire.
The Red Rock Canyon was five kilometers outside the city. The nine Confucian orthodoxy had set up many checkpoints at the border between the canyon and the Illusory Night Forest. After every Demon-Buster Conference, the nine would each guard it for a year. In the last year, the nine would guard it together until the Demon-Buster Conference ended.
On both sides of the canyon were endless snowy mountains. Ten thousand kilometers to the north was the Wall of Kunlun, guarded by the most powerful sword immortals in the world. To the south was the Futian Great Desolation Array set up by the Upper Wilderness Temple. The two together blocked the invasion of the Demon World. Other than the Red Rock Canyon, the Demon World had no other way to invade the Celestial World.
Naturally, the checkpoints set up by the nine were not watertight. However, even if a small number of demons managed to break through, they would not pose much of a threat. Instead, they would be slaughtered by the nine. At most, they would cause some damage in secret.
"The Demon-Buster Conference is a consensus between the immortals and demons. Instead of starting a war at any time, it is better to accumulate strength and fight to the death. That is why the various Confucian orthodoxy places great importance on the injection of new blood. They also stagger the date of accepting disciples. This year, it is the Court Of Sword. Next year, it will be the Dao Court's turn. "
Liumu Bingjian and Yan Li walked side by side on the reddish-brown stone paved street.
Red Rock City was huge. This was Yan Li's first thought after entering the city.
Red Rock City was really huge. This was Yan Li's second thought after entering the city. This was because they had been riding for an entire morning, yet they were still far from the second line of defense against the Devil Race — Red Rock Fortress.
Of course, it was his habit to walk through a strange place from beginning to end. He did not feel impatient because of this.
Then came the third impression. There was only one architectural style in Red Rock City, simple and straightforward. The streets were perfectly straight, big and small, horizontal and vertical, just like an official ruler.
It seemed a little cold and gloomy, making it hard to like this city. As the first stop of the demon invasion, this should have been a matter of course.
But it wasn't.
"How does the Dao Court accept disciples?" Yan Li asked casually.
His fourth impression of Red Rock City was of its master. Its master was naturally its resident. The residents here were very different from other places. The men here were warm and hospitable, sincere and simple. They were optimistic and open-minded. Even though the Demon-Buster War was approaching, they did not worry about whether the sun would rise tomorrow. Their eyes were resolute and powerful, and there was a natural unyielding nature to fate flowing in their bones. They did not flatter and flatter just because they were the Nine Great Disciples. The women here all had weathered hardships, and they did not regard themselves as delicate flowers in a greenhouse. Because they could not see the sun tomorrow, they all cherished the fullness of the present.
It was.
The existence of these people made Red Rock City's ordinary buildings look lively and interesting. At least in Yan Li's eyes.
"It's not much different from the Court Of Sword. But you are only in the Four Realms. The Dao Court uses immortal weapons to test their disciples. Their realms and levels are different. It's easier to distinguish talent and suitable Dharmic Access. " Liumu Bingjian politely declined the warm wine offered by the owner of the roadside wine shop. "Actually, this isn't very smart. It's equivalent to giving the disciples a direction for their future. What if they have other ideas? If they blindly rely on immortal weapons, they will kill more potential. "
Yan Li smiled disapprovingly and said, "I used to think the same as you. After obtaining the two roads in Jiangbei, I realized that even Confucian orthodoxy has limited resources. We can only lean towards the few who will definitely be able to protect Confucian orthodoxy in the future. If everyone wants to develop their potential and nurture them, they will eventually be destroyed by internal strife. Balancing and throttling, with the few as the core, is the root of the existence of Confucian orthodoxy. "
Liumu Bingjian smiled and said, "Brother Yan, I cannot agree with you. Potential doesn't necessarily need resources to be stimulated. What if the existence of some people can produce more resources? Moreover, controlling a sect doesn't mean that you can rest easy with a strong cultivation. You also need to know how to manage your reputation. Networking is even more important. Let's not talk about the distant, everyone in the Court Of Sword respects your Mountain Sea Sect Master. Even an outsider like me can't criticize him. You can see how great his prestige is. Not only can it influence Confucian orthodoxy, but it also plays an important role in the Celestial Realm. "
Yan Li never argued with a woman, even if she was a valiant Goddess of War. Hearing this, he only smiled and said, "I see that some of the people on the street are not residents of this city. They seem to be very leisurely. How annoying."
Liumu Bingjian said, "Behind the Red Rock Canyon is the first evil place in the Demon Realm. It's called the Phantom Night Forest. It's a natural hunting ground. Not only are there Meteorite Beasts, but there are also monsters unique to the Demon Realm. They often kill each other. After the Meteorite Beasts die, many of the treasures condensed by the Meteorite Beasts fall on the ground. That's why it attracts a large number of 'scavenging' hunting groups. Red Rock City is becoming more and more prosperous because of this. Now that the war is imminent, they naturally don't want to take risks. "
"So that's how it is." Yan Li nodded.
"Not all hunting groups are like this. There are many independent groups that have formed a resistance group. They are all in the Red Rock Fort, ready to go to war at any time. Since the beginning of the war, they have been holding the fort. Of course, the Nine Great Meetings have prepared generous rewards for them. If they unfortunately die in battle, their families and parents will be properly taken care of."
Liumu Bingjian accepted the hot tea from an enthusiastic woman and smiled at her in gratitude. "The reason why the population of Red Rock City is growing so fast is because they are the descendants of heroes who died in battle. Generation after generation, most of them have inherited the excellent qualities of their ancestors. That's why it's very different from other places. When the Nine Great Meetings open their mountain gates, the residents of Red Rock City, especially the descendants with outstanding achievements, have the opportunity to join. You've met Li Zhengjun of the Upper Wilderness God Temple. He's a native of Red Rock City. "
"It's him?" Yan Li clapped his hands and smiled. "No wonder he's so different. This person is not bad, and his strength is not bad either. Why didn't you invite him?"
"He's an orphan of Red Rock City. His parents are also disciples of the Nine Great Meetings. He has a strong sense of belonging to Confucian orthodoxy. However, he's naturally unsociable and easily gets into conflicts with others. He's not suitable for our team." Liumu Bingjian said. "In the previous meeting, he was supposed to be in the top ten of the Merit Ranking. However, because he had a quarrel with another disciple of the Nine Great Meetings, he got into a conflict and injured more than ten people. His morals were criticized and he was kicked out.
Come. "
"How is the Merit Ranking calculated?" Yan Li's heart skipped a beat. He remembered the bet with Emperor Han. Although he couldn't marry Gu Caiwei no matter the result, since he had agreed to the bet, he might as well put him down.
Liumu Bingjian said, "According to their cultivation and positions, the demons are divided into Troopers, Captains, Commanders, Generals, and Marshals. Troopers are counted as one battle achievement, Captains are counted as ten battle achievements, Commanders are counted as a hundred, Generals are counted as a thousand, and Marshals are counted as ten thousand. One hundred battle achievements can buy permanent residence in Red Rock City. Their descendants will be unconditionally protected by the Nine Great Meetings. Ten thousand battle achievements can be exchanged for one Elemental Brilliance Stone. Brother Yan, you have to take note that the battle achievements are based on the hearts of demons. Some demons don't die even after their heads are cut off, so they can't be counted. "
"How do we identify them?" Yan Li asked.
Liumu Bingjian said, "The hearts of demons all have their marks when they were alive. As long as we use a special talisman to analyze it, we can obtain information about them."
Yan Li said thoughtfully, "How do we deal with these hearts after they're recorded as battle achievements?"
Liumu Bingjian said, "After the battle, we'll hand them over to the Dao Court. We'll count them in front of the Nine Great Meetings. After checking the battle achievements, we'll destroy them." As she said that, she stopped her horse at the entrance of an imposing mansion.
"What's wrong?" Yan Li stopped his horse as well. He thought that they had arrived, but he didn't see any fortress. He raised his head and saw a signboard with the words "Hoodlum Mansion".
"I'll bring you to get your identity seal first. It'll be convenient for you to enter and leave." Liumu Bingjian had interacted with him for a long time and naturally became casual. She dismounted without explaining much.
With trust as a foundation, there was naturally nothing to be suspicious about. Yan Li dismounted his horse and followed her. The stairs were a little high and there were a lot of steps. However, before the two of them could go up and explain to the guards, a figure rushed over in a hurry. When he passed by Yan Li, the corner of his eyes seemed to shrink.
Yan Li had just gone through the third empowerment, so his five senses were extremely sharp. He couldn't help but frown.
That person quickly passed by and anxiously said to the hoodlum guarding the entrance, "I want to report this to the authorities. Officers, I want to report this to the authorities!"
"What's the matter? Don't be anxious. Speak slowly." The older hoodlum was a very gentle middle-aged man. He comforted him with a gentle voice.
That person seemed to be scared out of his wits. With a pale face, he rushed to the beating drum and started beating it. "Murder! There's a murder! "
The older hoodlum's expression changed. He quickly rushed forward and covered the person's mouth without any explanation. He said sternly, "What a bold and unruly citizen. How dare you talk nonsense here. Come over here!" His initial gentleness was gone. He roughly dragged the person away from the beating drum and signaled the other hoodlum to hurry up and help.
"Wait." Liumu Bingjian frowned. "It's broad daylight. How can the hoodlum government not allow people to report a crime? Where are you two taking him? "
The two of them paused and took a closer look. Only then did they realize that Liumu Bingjian had an outstanding temperament and graceful manner. He wasn't an ordinary individual. They quickly smiled apologetically and said, "Oh, you two must be the immortal disciples of the Nine Great Immortal Sects. It's like this. The hoodlum commander has ordered that during this critical period, all those who spread alarmist rumors are to be locked up to prevent bad rumors from affecting the morale of the army. "
Yan Li's eyes flashed. He stared at him and said, "You're not a resident of this city, right?"
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