Yuan Tian, Chi Huo, and the others led a group of clansmen and left the Myriad Demon Valley to search for the various materials they needed. According to Di Shitian, no matter what kind of material it was, as long as it wasn't available in the valley, they would completely dig it up and transplant it into the valley. In this way, they could avoid the trouble of having to run out again in the future because of these materials.
The vast Southern Barbaric Mountain Range was still as boundless as before. Under the cover of a faint mist, various animals and spirit beasts were either hunting or wandering in the mountain forest, following their previous habits.
However, in the mountain range, there weren't only monsters and demon beasts. Inside, there were also many cultivators wandering in the mountain forest, either alone or in groups of three to five.
Most of these people were rogue cultivators who cultivated alone or cultivators from some small clans. Although the Spirit Qi in the Southern Barbaric Mountain Range couldn't compare to the various spirit mountains and spirit veins in the cultivation world, the Spirit Qi that pervaded the air was many times stronger than in the secular world. Cultivating and advancing here was far faster than in other places.
What did they do in the Southern Barbaric Mountain Range? Cultivating, looking for the essence of heaven and earth, capturing spirit beasts, killing monsters, and so on. These were the things they did most often.
It was also because Di Shitian and the others were lucky earlier that they unexpectedly didn't encounter these cultivators along the way and safely arrived at the Myriad Demon Valley. Otherwise, it would probably be a different scene now.
Let's not talk about the Southern Barbaric Mountain for now. At this time, in the southern part of the Chu Country, there was an ancient city called Lingnan City. This ancient city was different from other cities and towns. There weren't any armored soldiers guarding the city walls, but there were several young men wearing blue clothes standing on top of the city walls. They looked all around.
In front of the city gate, there were people wearing the same clothes standing. Every person who passed through the city gate would take out a small token for them to check before they could pass through and enter the city.
If one looked carefully, they would discover that these people who entered the city weren't just ordinary people. Moreover, there was a large number of people who were arrogant. When they saw ordinary people, they revealed contemptuous gazes as if they were superior. There were old and young, men and women, and every one of them had a temperament that was completely different from that of ordinary people.
This was an ancient city where cultivators gathered. The city was built by the Li Family, a first-rate immortal cultivator family. It was the same Li Family that Li Jiangcheng, who was killed by Di Shitian, belonged to. Southridge City belonged to the Li Family. The ones patrolling the city were also disciples of the Li Family.
For immortal cultivation families, as long as they were promoted to a first-rate family, they would build an immortal cultivation city. This city was not only for ordinary people to live in, but more importantly, it was a gathering place for immortal cultivators and rogue cultivators. Here, they could trade various immortal treasures and elixirs.
It could be said that in this Immortal Cultivation City, the businesses were not for ordinary people, but for Immortal Cultivators. Instead of money, they used Spirit Stones to trade. They were all precious treasures.
For a first-rate aristocratic family to establish a cultivation city like this, they naturally needed to obtain benefits. Were the benefits big? Big, and not just big.
For example, the Li Family's own business in the city was a source of income and wealth. In addition, everyone in the city, regardless of whether they opened a shop or set up a stall, had to pay a certain amount of fees every once in a while. The Spirit Stones obtained from this were completely visible benefits. Just based on this, it was possible for an aristocratic family to not lack Spirit Stones used for cultivation.
Moreover, they could also gather a large amount of treasures and increase the family's foundation.
Therefore, generally speaking, after becoming a first-rate aristocratic family, the first thing these aristocratic families did was to build a cultivation city that belonged to them. This city was the true foundation that ensured that an aristocratic family could continue to exist.
"Have you heard? The Li Family's family treasure, the Psychic Compass, has already been lost. Moreover, it was taken away by a black tiger."
"Not only that, I also heard that the Li Family's young master died under the black tiger's jaws. In my opinion, that black tiger might be a powerful demonic beast. Otherwise, how could it be so powerful and have intelligence that is on par with humans? "
"Yeah, according to the rumors, that black tiger might be in the vicinity of the Southern Barbaric Mountain Range. Perhaps it came from the Southern Barbaric Mountain Range. "
In Lingnan City, for some unknown reason, some rumors spread without the slightest warning. Moreover, the contents of the rumors were precisely related to some of the things that happened in the Tiger Hill Mountain Range.
The Psychic Compass!!
This was a rare treasure that could only be encountered by chance in the cultivation world. Obtaining it meant that when one wanted to search for treasures, it would become very easy. Having it meant that one could have the opportunity to obtain all kinds of treasures, Spiritual Essences of Heaven and Earth, and precious materials. These would no longer be difficult. This was the charm of the Psychic Compass.
In the past, this compass was in the hands of the Li Family. The Li Family had a Core Formation expert guarding it. In the secular world, there was no one who dared to ignore a Core Formation expert and spy on this rare treasure.
However, it was different now. The Psychic Compass had already been lost from the Li Family. Moreover, it had fallen into the hands of a demonic beast. Strictly speaking, it could no longer be considered a treasure of the Li Family. It could be said that it was an ownerless treasure that anyone could snatch. Moreover, it was perfectly justifiable.
As soon as the rumors started, it caused an unusual storm in Lingnan City. In almost a short period of time, many cultivators bought all kinds of items and hurriedly left. Coincidentally, the majority of these people who left just happened to be heading towards the Southern Barbaric Mountain Range.
"Bang!!"
In the lobby of a manor in the city, a table made of fine red sandalwood was smashed to pieces on the spot.
"Hmph, just what is going on? How did the news of our Li Family losing the Psychic Compass spread to the entire city? Also, the rumors say that the Black Tiger stole the compass. Why are the people who spread the rumors so sure? "
In the hall, a middle-aged man with a cold expression was raging with anger. He wanted to spit it out from his eyes. This person was the Patriarch of the Li Family, Li Zhi. This person could be said to have great ambitions. He always hoped that one day, he could develop the Li Family into a super family like the Chu Family, a family that could truly compete with those cultivation sects.
Indeed, under his leadership, the Li Family was much more powerful than before. It was a pity that his only son had died in the hands of Di Shi Tian.
However, if his son died, he could have another. Between his son and his family, he would obviously choose his family. For his family, he could sacrifice everything. However, what made his heart ache the most was that the Li Family's treasure, the Psychic Compass, was lost in the mountain range. This was definitely a big matter for the Li Family.
Back then, the Li Family relied on the Psychic Compass to develop to its current scale. It could be said that the Psychic Compass's role was indispensable. If it was really lost, it would be a huge blow to the Li Family. Therefore, when he knew that the compass was lost, Li Zhi's first thought was not grief over his son's death, but hatred. He hated Li Xiangchen for losing the compass.
When he received the news, he immediately sent people to Tiger Hill to search for traces of Di Shitian. Unfortunately, at that time, Di Shitian had already moved out. Not only did they not find the compass, they did not even find any traces of him. After searching for a long time, he reluctantly returned to the family.
Now that the news of the compass had appeared again, although it was too coincidental, strange, and sudden, the Psychic Compass was extremely important to the Li Family. Regardless of whether the news was true or false, they could not ignore it.
What really made him angry was that the loss of the compass in the family was no longer a secret. Everyone in the city knew about it. It was impossible to prohibit or even take action against it. Now, the matter had become completely complicated.
"Big Brother, no matter what, we cannot ignore who spread the rumors and what their motives are. The Psychic Compass is our Li Family's treasure, and Black Tiger is the murderer of Xiangchen. No matter what, we have to send people over. We cannot allow those itinerant cultivators to act recklessly. " Li Zhi was not the only one in the hall. There was also a middle-aged man standing there. It was his biological younger brother, Li Wan.
"Second Brother, you are right. The most important thing now is to find the Psychic Compass. In another three years, the Sky Fey Mystic Realm will open again. Without the compass to guide us, it will be very difficult for our family to find those precious treasures. We can't seize the opportunity. The mystery land opens once every thousand years. In three years, it will be the only chance for our Li Family to be promoted to a top family. No matter what, we have to get the compass back. At all costs. "
Li Zhi's expression was unusually firm as he said fiercely.
"Brother Wan, now that the news has spread, it's too late to ban it. So far, many itinerant cultivators have begun to rush to the Southern Wilderness. This time, the task of finding the compass will be handed over to you. Later, immediately mobilize the experts in the family and set off. You must bring the compass back. You don't have to worry about other things. "
"Yes, Big Brother. This time, I will definitely bring the compass back safe and sound." Li Wan's eyes were unusually firm. Obviously, he had made up his mind.
Li Zhi nodded heavily and said, "I will investigate the rumors. I will leave the rest to you."
Not to mention that the Li Family had begun to prepare for departure because of the compass.
However, the rumors had spread too widely. Not only in Lingnan City, but also in some other Immortal Cultivation Cities, the same rumors had also appeared. The temptation of the Psychic Compass was extraordinarily great for itinerant cultivators. Many itinerant cultivators who wanted to try their luck rushed to the Southern Wilderness.
For a time, the Southern Wilderness seemed to have become the center of the storm.
At this time, Di Shitian did not know at all. He was in seclusion in the cave, constantly nourishing and strengthening his heart with demonic power.
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