Chapter 518

Not a reincarnation of a Heavenly Immortal, but of the Dao Ancestor?

That's quite pleasant.

After all, although Fang Yu could never have created the Great Five Elements Art, in the Manghuang Ji Realm, the Great Five Elements Art is held by Fang Yu, granting him unimaginable advantages; in this world, if he wishes to achieve Heavenly Immortality, it should be exceedingly easy.

"I am not from Anchan County; this is my first time here, and I'm planning to enter the city and find a Men Sect to join."

Fang Yu sensed the emotional shifts in Anchan Beishan and spoke.

"Oh, Brother Fang is visiting for the first time and wishes to join a Men Sect? If Brother Fang trusts me, leave this matter to me—I know the situation of Anchan County's Men Sects better than anyone. Right now, please enter the city, and I'll arrange everything."

Anchan Beishan's face lit up with joy, and he directly called out to the warship outside. "Return to the city—I'll take Brother Fang for a tour of Chancheng."

"Yes."

The three-tiered war chariot immediately turned back.

"Chancheng is nine thousand three hundred and twenty-one li long and eight thousand nine hundred and ten li wide. It is divided into East City, South City, North City, West City, and the Anchan Marquis's Mansion. Most of East City is occupied by the Yinglong Guard—the Great Xia Dynasty's army. As for South City, most of it is held by the cultivation army of my Anchan Beishan Clan."

Anchan Beishan began explaining to Fang Yu.

In Chancheng, the Marquis's Mansion lies at the very center, eight hundred li in both length and width, an absolute forbidden zone—anyone who trespasses commits a capital offense.

As for West City, it is the most prosperous area of Chancheng, filled with mansions belonging to high position and great power figures or powerful cultivators; naturally, several Dazong Sects and Dajiao Sects have established branches there, and anyone wishing to join a sect in Chancheng may try at these branches.

"Within West City alone, over a thousand mansions bear the name 'Beishan'—these belong to relatively prominent descendants of my Anchan Beishan Clan. There are also mansions like 'Shanshui Mansion' and 'Qianguang Mansion,' which belong to Primordial Spirit cultivators, and they too are Beishan Clan properties. They've existed for so long that the 'Beishan' name no longer needs to be displayed on their gates."

As Anchan Beishan spoke, the strength of the Beishan family became evident.

Fang Yu smiled—he understood Anchan Beishan's pride, but even the quarters where Yuhua Sect's Huamennei Sect disciples lived were far superior to these mansions; his own Yu Peak had long been refined into a Cave Heaven and Blessed Land.

Yet he would not say so and dampen Anchan Beishan's spirits.

"Brother Fang, West City has many places of pleasure. The most famous is Tianbao Mountain, spanning six hundred li—a mountain within the city, filled with countless treasures, and every form of pleasure imaginable can be found there. Would Brother Fang care to visit?"

Anchan Beishan suddenly smiled and spoke.

"No need. I am devoted solely to cultivation and have no interest in such things."

Fang Yu shook his head.

Tianbao Mountain—no need to think twice about what kind of place it is; for someone like him, visiting such places is equivalent to sinking into the mortal world. He has no need to practice the Seven Emotions Great Palm, nor any reason to enter such a place.

"If so, Brother Fang, why not stay at my home for a while? When I return, I'll compile a list of all the major Men Sects in Anchan County."

Anchan Beishan looked slightly embarrassed—he hadn't expected Brother Fang to refuse Tianbao Mountain.

But then he understood: inviting a possible reincarnation of a Heavenly Immortal to Tianbao Mountain was indeed inappropriate.

Such pleasures of bliss were already outdated for someone like Brother Fang.

Anchan Beishan then directly invited Fang Yu to the Beishan Heihu Mansion.

Anchan Beishan was the son of Beishan Heihu, and Beishan Heihu was a candidate for the next Anchan Marquis—his power in Anchan County was obvious, and so was Anchan Beishan's influence.

Soon after, he delivered the promised books, detailing the greatest powers in Anchan County.

"In Anchan County, there are eight top-tier forces: three Men Sects, three tribes, and two Dajiao Sects."

Anchan Beishan stood a short distance away and spoke. "These eight forces each possess extraordinarily ancient histories, with profound and unfathomable foundations. Though some other Men Sects may have Immortals residing within them, they still pale in comparison to these eight."

"The three Men Sects are the Black and White Academy, the Rending Heaven Sword Sect, and the Hundred Flowers Immortal Realm."

Seeing Fang Yu lost in thought, Anchan Beishan added. "These three Men Sects far surpass all other Men Sects in Anchan County. The Rending Heaven Sword Sect is the only one among the three that specializes exclusively in sword cultivation—every elite disciple has carved their path through blood, each an exceptional warrior. As for the Hundred Flowers Immortal Realm, it accepts only female disciples—Brother Fang cannot enter."

Fang Yu grunted. In this world, some sects accepted only female disciples—like Exalted Linglong's Blessed Land in the Eternal Life Realm—and the Hundred Flowers Immortal Realm of the Manghuang Ji Realm was no different.

"Among the three Men Sects, and indeed among all eight forces, the Black and White Academy is the strongest. If the other seven forces are roughly equal in power, the Black and White Academy stands above them all as the leader—it once even produced a Heavenly Immortal."

Anchan Beishan spoke.

"A Heavenly Immortal?"

Fang Yu's expression stirred slightly, yet his face remained calm.

Anchan Beishan studied Fang Yu's expression and nodded. "Yes, a Heavenly Immortal. Other forces may have Immortals, but only Earth Immortals or Wandering Immortals. The Black and White Academy once had a Heavenly Immortal—during its peak, it rivaled my Anchan Beishan Clan and the Yinglong Guard."

These words, spoken by Anchan Beishan, further revealed the depth of the Beishan Clan's heritage.

Fang Yu continued listening to his explanation.

"Though that ancient Heavenly Immortal has long since passed, the Black and White Academy remains the strongest among the eight forces. Most crucially, its Shanmen lies within Chancheng—Brother Fang may go there tomorrow."

Anchan Beishan said.

"Right here in the city? I can go tomorrow?"

"Yes. Though the Black and White Academy is the most powerful among the eight forces, its rules for accepting disciples are extremely strict—only the most exceptional, peerless geniuses may enter. To this day, it has just over a hundred Purple Mansion cultivators, over two million Xiang True Persons, thirty or so Primordial Spirit cultivators, and a few Immortals who appear only rarely—rumor says at least six Immortals reside there."

"Then I shall visit the Black and White Academy tomorrow."