[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-175":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355358,4608,"Chapter 175: Dingxiang City","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-175",175,"\u003Cp>The space was pitch-black, as if nothing existed at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a finger could be seen in front of the hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s will shifted, and a fire crow coalesced around his body; as it flew, it illuminated the surrounding blackness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the surrounding environment, he preliminarily judged this to be a cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng had been teleported into a cave; his first task was naturally to destroy the teleportation array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After destroying it, he examined the surroundings, following the direction of the rocks for about several dozen zhang, until he saw a wall built of scattered stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…” He took a breath, staring at the stones and muttering to himself: “This must be the exit—there are clear signs of human sealing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out the black flag again, channeling his wood spiritual energy into it, instantly expanding the Nine Radiance Slashing Dragon Flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open!” He Pingsheng gripped the Nine Radiance Slashing Dragon Flag and thrust it sharply at the stone wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even use much force—the wall shattered under his raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside light poured in, momentarily blinding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a breath, once his eyes adjusted to the outside light, he stepped out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the cave was a sheer cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cave had been carved into a ten-thousand-zhang precipice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng was no longer the Qi Refining disciple he once was, who could only leap across cliffs; he waved his hand, summoned his flying sword, stepped onto it, and soared into the sky in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From high above, he looked down at this land—no human habitation, only endless, winding mountains stretching into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountains stretched in every direction, with no visible edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, one range after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng didn’t know which way to go, so he landed on the tallest, barren peak nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where he went, the first thing he had to do was change his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still wearing the standard robe of the Grand Void Gate—clearly inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After removing the robe bearing the Grand Void Gate’s emblem, He Pingsheng donned plain clothes and took to the skies again, flying west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why west?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng had simply picked a direction at random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After flying for about two hours, endless mountains still stretched ahead, but now he could finally see people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng noticed two Qi Refining disciples below, in a valley between the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted mid-air, landed his flying sword beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two trembled in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“P… Senior… disciple pays homage to the Senior!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who could ride a flying sword was at least a Foundation Establishment cultivator—wasn’t that a Senior?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…” He Pingsheng nodded and said: “No need for formalities. I’ve just arrived here. May I ask, are there any cultivation sects or families nearby?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Qi Refining disciples shook his head and said: “There aren’t any here, but southeast of here lies a large city. Have you heard of Dingxiang City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dingxiang City?” He Pingsheng frowned, then shook his head: “No, could you tell me more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi Refining disciple said: “Dingxiang City is the seat of Dingxiang Commandery. Around it are many cultivation forces, and within the city there are numerous sects and families. You should go there!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng asked: “How far is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man replied: “I don’t know exactly, but if you fly on your sword, it won’t take more than half a day to reach.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!” He Pingsheng said: “Thank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking for directions, He Pingsheng took to the skies again, heading southeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After flying for over an hour, he finally saw Dingxiang City, as described by the two Qi Refining disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountains receded; ahead lay a vast plain, upon which stood a massive city—distant yet undeniably impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng landed at Dingxiang City’s West Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t his choice—he was stopped by the city’s patrol squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Esteemed Senior, flying is forbidden within Dingxiang City. Please dismount and enter on foot!” A Qi Refining cultivator riding a flying beast politely instructed He Pingsheng to land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng naturally had no objection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no inspection at the gate—anyone could enter freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng walked into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What puzzled him was that although this place wasn’t nestled within mountains, spiritual energy was present here—and quite dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the city had its own spiritual vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng strolled slowly down the street, observing the shops and buildings on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many people, but over ninety percent were ordinary mortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the cultivators, over ninety percent were Qi Refining disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment cultivators were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the buildings along the street were ordinary mortal residences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked deeper into the city, the buildings grew grander; near the core, the number of cultivators increased, and the structures lining the streets became spirit-teahouses, immortal inns, alchemy shops, artifact workshops, or direct merchant stalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even spotted a few cultivation families here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some places looked like guilds at first glance, but upon closer inspection, their signs bore names like “[X] Gate” or “[X] Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they were sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could sects really be established within a city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng finally stopped at the entrance of a place called the Dingxiang Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guild!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it bore the name “Dingxiang”—this must be the official guild of Dingxiang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buying things here should be reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng stepped inside the guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, it was bustling with cultivators; there were four or five clerks just assisting customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before any clerk could approach, the shopkeeper himself rose from behind the counter and waved the clerk away: “You may go—I’ll serve this esteemed guest myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper was a thin, elderly man who smiled warmly at He Pingsheng: “Fellow Daoist, welcome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng assessed the man’s cultivation base—Foundation Establishment, third layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he called him “fellow Daoist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello,” He Pingsheng bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper asked: “What might you be seeking, fellow Daoist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng actually wanted to buy a map—to know where he was and how far this place was from the Daoxuan Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the Beast Taming Sect or the Grand Void Gate extend their influence here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t want to reveal he was an outsider, so he said: “Lately, I’ve wished to travel and explore, but I’m still unfamiliar with Dingxiang City and its surroundings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I’d like to purchase a map.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…” The shopkeeper said: “No problem… please follow me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently someone asked me if I have other books?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is one—the first one I wrote wasn’t good, but please read it; it’s nearly three million words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Title: 【Waste Grass Spirit Root】; also known as: 【Mortal Cultivation: Unleashing a Chaotic Talisman】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also a cultivation novel!\u003C\u002Fp>",1121,"2026-06-21T04:08:57.694Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b0aaae8aac851cf3e81bbf384676ac93e68f50870f86227964de5ffd96c10707","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-176","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-174",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]