Chapter 1206: Tianlong Ridge

A continuous, majestic mountain range stands upon the earth like a colossal dragon coiled in place; the range is filled with precipitous peaks resembling interlocking dragon teeth, stretching all the way to the horizon.

At the center of the range, one massive mountain is especially spectacular, its height far surpassing other peaks as it pierces the sky, and upon its summit sits a towering, magnificent city, dazzling like a heavenly palace.

Viewed from afar, the city appears paved with dragon scales, constantly swirling with blinding brilliance, while streams of light rise upward, forming a vast cloud layer above the city that covers the entire Tianlong Ridge.

Within the clouds surges an immense energy fluctuation; under such fluctuations, even a High-Grade Marquis Realm expert appears somewhat insignificant.

Clearly, this massive cloud layer enveloping the entire Tianlong Ridge is a terrifyingly powerful protective formation!

"That mountain range is the Tianlong Ridge, and that city is named 'Tianlong City'; it was carved out within the Border River Domain by countless ancestors of our Li Li Tianwang lineage who hacked through thorns and fought in bloody battles."

"This is the foundation of our Li Li Tianwang lineage within the Border River Domain."

"Based on Tianlong City, this 'Golden Scale Cloud Dragon Formation' has been arranged; it is a formation powerful enough to withstand King-level experts, possessing unimaginable might. It is precisely because of this formation's existence that the Tianlong Ridge has remained standing through the repeatedly erupting 'Black Rain Ghost Calamities' in the Border River Domain, becoming a sacred sanctuary for disaster avoidance in the hearts of many scattered cultivators there."

"Within Tianlong City, there is also a place famous throughout the Border River Domain: the 'Tianlong Market'. Countless scattered cultivators and experts from other factions in the Border River Domain come here to exchange information or cooperate, but most importantly, to trade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Treasures suitable for themselves."

"Hehe, do you know? The 'Entry Fee' we collect here in Tianlong City every year is enough to make our hands go soft!"

"......"

When the Tianlong Ridge appeared in Li Luo's line of sight, Li Li Fengyi was already excitedly introducing this magnificent place to the three newcomers: Li Luo, Jiang Jiang Qinge, and Li Hongyou.

Li Luo nodded silently; his gaze focused more on the mysterious cloud layer above the Tianlong Ridge, which appeared as countless fragmented pieces resembling golden dragon scales. This cloud layer covered an area of tens of thousands of li, almost enveloping the entire mountain range of the Tianlong Ridge. As they stepped into the range of the Tianlong Ridge, they could faintly perceive golden light descending that was difficult for the naked eye to detect. This golden light possessed no killing power but seemed to carry some kind of detection effect.

Li Luo guessed this was likely a detection method targeting the Aberrations.

As long as an Aberration steps into the range of the Tianlong Ridge, it will be sensed by this 'Golden Scale Cloud Dragon Formation'.

"Even the Border River is concealed."

Li Luo looked up; the Border River, originally existing in the Nine Heavens and giving people a feeling of oppression and heaviness, was also obscured by the clouds, causing one to involuntarily breathe a sigh of relief.

This made him sigh that, no wonder a Li Li Tianwang-level power could forge a pure land where Aberrations dare not tread within this dangerous forbidden land filled with calamities and Aberrations.

While everyone was speaking, they had already crossed numerous mountain gorges and forest seas, and moments later, arrived at that magnificent Tianlong City.

Viewing it up close, Li Luo finally appreciated the city's enormity even more; compared to the current city, the capital of the Great Xia back then instantly appeared somewhat petty.

Moreover, that was secondary; what made Li Luo sigh most was that within this city, he sensed countless overwhelming auras, all of which belonged to Marquis Realm experts.

It can be said that the number of Marquis Realm experts existing within this Tianlong City is over a hundred times greater than the entire Great Xia.

Above the city, countless golden scale lights flowed, vaguely covering the sky above the city and forming a no-flight zone.

"Within Tianlong City, outsiders may not fly freely; only the Five Dragon Guards may hold a token to pass unimpeded." At this moment, Li Fulu spoke calmly. A dark golden token flew from his sleeve; on the token was a dragon-soaring, phoenix-dancing character 'Zun'. As the token touched the golden scale lights, the latter immediately slowly tore open a passage.

Li Li Fengyi also smiled at this moment: "Tianlong City is extremely vast, and we of the Five Dragon Guards reside at the five corners within the city, so we are also called the 'Five Dragon Gates'. As for us of the Dragon Tooth Guard, naturally, we guard the 'Dragon Tooth Gate', with duties of garrisoning and maintaining stability on ordinary days to prevent some arrogant Marquis Realm experts from violating rules and causing chaos."

Li Fulu suddenly looked at the three of Li Luo, Jiang Jiang Qinge, and Li Hongyou at this moment and said, "After you enter the Dragon Tooth Guard, what position do you want?"

He first stared at Jiang Jiang Qinge and said, "You possess the strength of a First-Rank Marquis. Within the Dragon Tooth Guard, a First-Rank can compete for the position of one of the Four Great Commanders."

Jiang Jiang Qinge glanced at him and said, "I will compete for the position of Dragon Tooth Envoy."

Li Fulu was stunned. Did I not explain clearly? How can one be so abrupt? "The Dragon Tooth Envoy requires at least the strength of a Second-Rank Marquis."

Although Jiang Jiang Qinge had forged the 'Ten Pillar Golden Platform', she was ultimately only a First-Rank Marquis; one cannot treat other Second-Rank or even Third-Rank Marquis experts too lightly, can one?

"I know." Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded calmly.

Li Fulu frowned, feeling greatly troubled. This Jiang Jiang Qinge was indeed an unparalleled genius of stunning brilliance, but this arrogance of hers was also soaring straight into the clouds.

Li Luo chuckled silently to himself nearby. Where was this even? If Li Fulu hadn't happened to help resolve the situation earlier, perhaps Jiang Jiang Qinge would now be saying she had a little interest in the position of 'Guard Venerable' as well.

"What about you? You currently possess the strength of the Great Tian Xiang Jing. I suggest you compete for the position of 'Thousand Guard' within the Dragon Tooth Guard." Li Fulu turned his gaze to Li Luo and said.

The number of the Dragon Tooth Guard is roughly around ten thousand. Below the Four Great Commanders, the position of 'Thousand Guard' is established; as the name implies, this position can command a thousand people.

Hearing this, Li Luo immediately shook his head and said, "My goal is the Four Great Commanders."

Li Fulu seemed to have a vein throbbing on his forehead and said in a low voice, "The Four Great Commanders are all of the Marquis Realm."

Li Luo smiled and said, "If it's the Marquis Realm, then so be it."

Li Fulu looked at him deeply and said, "For the Five Dragon Guards, competing for positions must not rely on external forces; everything is based on strength as supreme. This is an iron law set by the Ancestor."

He had obviously heard that Li Luo possessed some kind of Spirit Beast power, so he felt Li Luo's reliance was this object.

Li Luo nodded, indicating he understood.

"That is to say, you intend to challenge Marquis Realm experts with the strength of the Great Tian Xiang Jing?" Seeing this, Li Fulu said slowly.

"That doesn't count as a violation, right?" Li Luo asked.

Li Fulu fell silent for several breaths and said, "You were the Dragon Head of the Twenty Flags in the previous session. Many within the Dragon Tooth Guard, even if they have not seen you, hold you in high esteem. If you truly want the Commander position, perhaps everyone in the Dragon Tooth Guard would be willing to let you have it."

"But on the day of ascending the steps, all five guards will gather, and there will be a martial discussion segment. As the newly appointed Commander, you might face challenges from the Commanders of the other four guards. Especially regarding Li Hongyou's incident today, the Dragon Blood Guard will surely not let it go. If you stand out at this moment, you will undoubtedly give them an opportunity."

"So my suggestion is to endure for some time. Wait until you break through to the Marquis Realm and forge the Marquis Platform, then seek the Commander position."

Hearing this, Li Luo smiled gratefully at Li Fulu and said, "What the Guard Venerable says is indeed a prudent move."

"However..."

"I do not have that much time to quietly endure."

Li Luo wore a helpless expression. He came to the Border River Domain to temper himself and break through to the Marquis Realm as quickly as possible, so now he actually needed various challenges rather than retreat.

Additionally, within the Five Dragon Guards, the higher the position, the better the treatment, and the more opportunities there are.

Climbing step by step does not suit him.

Hearing this, Li Fulu said no more; his expression became even more emotionless, presumably because these two troublemakers were making his scalp feel a bit explosive.

He finally looked at Li Hongyou and asked numbly, "What about you?"

Li Hongyou seemed to see Li Fulu's mood at this moment, couldn't help but press her lips into a smile, then shook her head and said, "I will follow the arrangement."

Li Fulu's expression eased slightly, then led everyone into Tianlong City, flying through the air towards the direction of the Dragon Tooth Gate.

At the same time, he issued orders to Li Li Fengyi, Li Jingtang, and the others.

"Recall the entire Dragon Tooth Guard, just say..."

"Two big shots have arrived."