Chapter 1180: Chapter 709: Cave Mansion_2 Chapter 1180: Chapter 709: Cave Mansion_2 “The Honored Wandao, Scholar of Heaven and Man, masters all laws and arts, without exception, all refined and comprehensive. The Four Great Origins of Pills, Talismans, Tools, Formations have been groundbreaking, surpassing those of Ancient Times in Divine Land. He is the sole person since then to have advanced all four disciplines to the Tenth Order.”

“Though laws and arts are not fundamental to the Cultivation Method, they are extremely crucial Dao Protection skills. Countless True Immortals have given their all, and only a few have reached the Tenth Order Realm. The Venerable Lord Wandao has cultivated all laws by himself, all reaching the Tenth Order, and furthermore, merged and penetrated them, leading to the creation of Heavenly Mechanics Methods…”

“Such capabilities are nearly inhuman; no wonder there has always been a rumor that the Venerable Wandao is a great power reincarnated from the Upper Realm, perhaps even a Supreme from another domain incarnate.”

“In Divine Land, although there are thousands of True Immortals, there are only a dozen or so versed in Tenth Order skills, all old monsters who have lived through the Dark Chaos. Some were even instructed by Ancient Great Emperors, yet all tied together might still fall short of a single Venerable Lord Wandao.”

“Just the regional defenses of Five Directions City feature Tenth Order arrays, so what sights must lie in the heart of the Taoist Domain, the Wandao City, and Palace of Ten Thousand Dao?”

“The Spiritual Mechanism of this Taoist Domain is several times more abundant than regular lands, and has not been depleted by the Innate Formation of the Five Directions City, proving rumors true. The Wandao School masters not only array methods but also Geomancy Skills, nurturing the Spiritual Mechanism, using without exhausting…”

“Although they are the Imperial Clan of an Imperial Dynasty, upon entering the Taoist Domain, on their journey, all felt like ‘Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden,’ with every sight and sound striking awe, even shock.”

Yousu Yu led the way, speaking little, bringing the group into the city and promptly summoning someone: “Arrange accommodations for them.”

With that, she hurried off, evidently to report the fall of the Tianyu Ancient Dynasty to the Scholar’s Palace.

“Ancestral Fox, please take your time!”

The Tianyu group watched her depart, then turned to the person who would host them.

It was a young man with merely a Golden Core in Cultivation, inferior to even the lowest level of Return to Void among the remaining Imperial Clan members, not making the cut at all.

Despite this, they dared not treat him lightly. King Fufeng with Six Calamities in Cultivation stepped forward respectfully: “We appreciate the help, young friend. Here is a little token of our gratitude.”

As he spoke, he expertly produced a Storage Bag.

“…”

The young man just looked at him, without a word.

“…”

King Fufeng fell silent and awkwardly stood there.

Yet, old and cunning as he was, he soon recovered, withdrawing the Storage Bag with a flip of his hand: “My apologies for the intrusion, young friend. Please forgive this old man.”

The young man, still not saying much, simply responded, “Let’s go!”

With that, he turned and left, with the rest having no choice but to follow.

In such a way, a short time later, they arrived at a house where the young man took out a jade slip, registered their identities, then unfurled a scroll that emitted a bright Sprit Light, displaying a magnificent landscape, representing the territory of the Taoist Domain.

As he opened the scroll, looking back at the Tianyu people, he explained, “By the decree of the Taoist Master, in these times of calamity, the School shelters all under the heavens, expelling Demons and Evil Cultivators. Regardless of race or kind, all may find refuge in our Taoist Domain. However, there are so many Life forms; without strict control and random placement, chaos would ensue, therefore…”

He paused, drawing the attention of the listeners to the scroll.

“The School has built many Cave Mansions atop various Spirit Mountains and Spirit Veins within the Taoist Domain, with differing tiers of accommodations. Those who come for refuge, without any pretense, will be granted a Cave Mansion at the lowest tier. The Spiritual Energy may be relatively sparse, but safety is guaranteed. The School’s enforcement patrols and, in case of an attack by formidable enemies, warnings will be issued, guiding everyone to evacuate…”

The young man’s introduction clearly pointed to lower-tier Cave Mansions.

The Tianyu group exchanged glances, then turned back to inquire tentatively, “Our Cultivation all surpasses the Return to Void, and practice requires the support of Spiritual Energy. I wonder if there are higher-tier Cave Mansions… for sale?”

Their words were tentative, laced with nervousness.

Lower-tier Cave Mansions?

Not fit for dogs!

Even though they were in dire straits, they were still from the Imperial Clan. Living in the lowest-tier Cave Mansion, aside from the humiliating status, just the needs of their practice could not be met. This was absolutely unacceptable for them, burdened with the task of revival.

Besides, there was another critical issue not to be overlooked – safety.

Under normal circumstances, there would be no need for concern as the Wandao School has stringent rules and an intense loathing for Evil Cultivators, strictly cracking down. Even in a lower-tier Cave Mansion, there would be no fear of Evil Cultivator attacks.

But the greatest danger right now is not any Evil Cultivators, but the Dark Chaos!

As the remnants of the Tianyu Ancient Dynasty, they have become deeply fearful of this Dark Chaos.

Even the Holy Land Immortal Sects and the Imperial Ancient Clans may face annihilation.

Even True Immortal Saint Masters and Extreme Imperial Weapons risk falling.

In the face of such a terrifying upheaval, can the Taoist Domain withstand it?

No one knows for sure, but one thing is certain: the safety of the lower-tier Cave Mansions hasn’t soared at all, for according to the map, these lower-tier Cave Mansions are all built on the periphery of the Taoist Domain, around Five Directions City.

If the darkness invades and chaos strikes, this will become the first battlefield; cultivators in the lower-tier Cave Mansions must either flee into Five Directions City or retreat deep into the Taoist Domain.

Either way, there is a need for time, and there’s the risk.

So, it’s not very safe, no soaring security.

The youth looked at them, aware of the glaring truth, and said with a light chuckle, “Although the lower-tier Cave Mansions are indeed of a lower tier, their safety is still guaranteed. However, if you all are not at ease, you might opt for the middle-tier Cave Mansions, settled within Five Directions City, where the Spiritual Energy is relatively rich and there are no worries behind.”

“However, City space is limited and it is necessary to maintain the Five Elements Formation; it is impossible to build too many Cave Mansions for dwelling, so these middle-tier Cave Mansions cannot be provided without cost; they need to be purchased with Spirit Stones.”

“Apart from Five Directions City, within the Taoist Domain, there are middle-tier Cave Mansions and even Taoist Fields for sale in various mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas; most of them can be bought with Spirit Stones, only a select few require Ten Thousand Dao Points qualification.”

“If one has enough Ten Thousand Dao Points, one could even move to Wandao City, which is the core of the Taoist Domain and where Scholar’s Palace is situated. It’s where the Taoist Master himself resides; the high-tier Cave Mansions there not only abound in Spiritual Mechanism, but also offer the chance to enter Scholar’s Palace, participate in major events, or even listen to the Taoist Master’s lectures and expound on the scriptures, opportunities even Immortals yearn for…”

“Ten Thousand Dao Points?”

The Tianyu group exchanged glances, some moved, but soon became sober again, first checking the prices of the middle-tier Cave Mansions, then the requirements for the high-tier Caves, their brows furrowing tightly, before asking further, “These Ten Thousand Dao Points…”

“Ten Thousand Dao Points can be exchanged with Spirit Stones, but there’s an annual limit for each person, so even if one has enough Spirit Stones, one can only buy some middle-tier Cave Mansions, and cannot directly purchase high-tier Cave Mansions or the major Taoist Fields around Wandao City.”

The youth smiled teasingly, saying, “If you didn’t exchange for enough Ten Thousand Dao Points when there were no restrictions a thousand years ago at Scholar’s Palace, then now you can only accumulate slowly or exchange through contributions.”

“This…”

The Tianyu group looked at each other, feeling a bit of regret.

They naturally knew of the Ten Thousand Dao Points matter – after Wandao School was established, it vigorously promoted this special credit point system.

Not only was there no exchange limit back then, but the exchange rate was also very favorable, attracting many cultivators and even top powers to invest, ultimately making a fortune.

But alas, due to the battle at Hehe Mountain, the Tianyu Ancient Dynasty couldn’t lower their stature, so they did not make such an investment. As the Blood Sun fell and chaos approached, although they had the intention, they no longer had the opportunity, as Wandao School introduced various restrictions, turning Ten Thousand Dao Points into genuine contribution points.

So now, these Tianyu remnants who entered the Taoist Domain do not possess sufficient Ten Thousand Dao Points to pass through the realm.

How embarrassing!

Hearts filled with regret, but unable to change the situation, they had to face reality: “What kind of contributions are required?”

“There’s a wide variety!”

The youth smiled and explained, “Now that the world is in chaos and dangers loom everywhere, even Scholar’s Palace lacks manpower. You all can serve the Scholar’s Palace, calm the chaos, suppress the upheavals, eliminate Evil Cultivators, and these can earn you Ten Thousand Dao Points. If your battle merits are outstanding, you may even receive high-tier Cave Mansions or bestowed Taoist Fields of famous mountains as rewards.”

“If you’re not good at battle, Scholar’s Palace also has tasks like Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talisman Making, Array Setting, cultivating Spirit Plants, and raising Spirit Beasts. Besides, Scholar’s Palace also widely collects Taoist methods from all over the world; submitting uncollected Mana Points can also earn you Ten Thousand Dao Points.”

“If you’re not good at the above tasks, you can also use various treasures to exchange, as long as they’re neither stolen nor evil items, transactions can be made with Scholar’s Palace.”

“In summary, there’s a wide array of options and a diverse choice, it all depends on how you choose!”

“This…”

Listening to the youth’s explanation, the Tianyu group looked at each other before King Fufeng finally spoke, asking for a moment to discuss.

The youth didn’t mind, saying with a light chuckle, “The room next door is a quiet room with no one around, feel free to discuss amongst yourselves!”