Cultivation: The Heaven's Fated Useless Genius

Sitting leisurely on the back of the Purple Gold Star Beast, Gu Feng gazed down at the beautiful scenery below.

With the Purple Gold Star Beast as his mount, he was spared the need for sword flight, conserving his True Core energy.

Others weren't as fortunate and had to focus on channeling their True Core to fly, with Hou Yixiao suffering the most. Being the lowest in cultivation, the long-distance sword flight left the chubby man struggling and drenched in sweat.

Hou Yixiao, panting heavily, flew over to Gu Feng and called out, "Sequence... Sequence, I can't take it anymore. Shouldn't we rest for a bit?"

Gu Feng, comfortably lying on the Star Beast's back, calculated that they had been flying for over four hours.

Looking at Fang Feixue, though not as exaggerated as Hou Yixiao, her light was noticeably dimmer, indicating she was also struggling, but her stubborn nature kept her from speaking up.

They were still at least a hundred thousand miles from Heroic Spirit City, and the fatigue from travel was indeed not ideal.

Gu Feng quickly patted the Star Beast's back to speed up and reached Gu Xuanyuan's side, saying, "Third Uncle, should we find a place to rest? Hou Yixiao can't hold on any longer."

Gu Xuanyuan glanced back and replied, "In about ten thousand miles, we'll reach the Jiang family's territory in Yong'an City. I have good relations with them, so let's hold on a bit longer and find a place to stay overnight in the city!"

Hearing this, Hou Yixiao deflated like a punctured balloon, exclaiming, "What?! Another ten thousand miles! I can't, I really can't take it anymore!"

"You fat fool, if you can't take it, you can always disperse your light and walk!"

With a sly smile, Gu Xuanyuan coldly said, "But don't say I didn't warn you, beneath us is the infamous treacherous land—Phantom Mist Marsh, stretching for thousands of miles. The mist never disperses, and the ground is full of deadly bottomless swamps every few steps. As for the strange and evil creatures, they're countless. If you value your life, stay up here!"

Gu Feng looked down and indeed saw a vast marsh shrouded in white mist, resembling a fairyland.

Occasional beast howls startled many birds into flight, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Hou Yixiao gulped in fear, unconsciously speeding up his light.

Gu Feng took out two elixirs to restore True Core from his Ring Storage and tossed one to Hou Yixiao.

"Thank you, Sequence, thank you!"

Hou Yixiao quickly swallowed the elixir, visibly relieved after a while.

Gu Feng smiled, nudging the Star Beast to slow down and fly alongside Fang Feixue.

"Here, this will temporarily replenish your depleted True Core."

He handed the elixir to Fang Feixue, looking directly into her eyes.

Fang Feixue hesitated, wanting to refuse out of pride, but Gu Feng's gaze made her heart tremble slightly.

"Thank you..."

She accepted the elixir and took it, feeling her True Core slowly recovering, making her feel much better.

After a while, Gu Feng asked, "Have you been to Yong'an City with your adoptive father when you went to the Northern Wilderness?"

"Detouring through the Northern Wilderness, Yong'an City is a necessary stop, but due to urgent military matters, we only passed by without entering the city."

Fang Feixue seemed to recall something and said with interest, "I've heard Yong'an City is also called the City That Never Sleeps. Situated at the border of the Eastern Region and the Northern Wilderness, it often sees caravans from both regions resting there, making its night market and temple fair quite unique. Unfortunately, I've never had the chance to see it."

As one of the twelve imperial cities under the Eastern Region, Yong'an City's geographical position is unique.

Located at the border of the Eastern Region Divine Continent and the Northern Wilderness, although the two regions have always been at peace, Yong'an City serves as the first line of defense against the Northern Wilderness.

Its importance is self-evident.

Unlike Heroic Spirit City, cultivators from both regions frequently interact, often trading cultivation artifacts and resources.

Over time, the city's temple fair and night market became a major attraction, offering a wide range of rare items. Even late at night, cultivators continue trading, earning it the name City That Never Sleeps.

Gu Feng pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Don't worry, I'll talk to Third Uncle. We'll stay in Yong'an City for a few days and explore the night market and temple fair!"

"Really? Won't it delay your important matters?" Fang Feixue was overjoyed. After all, she was just a girl, and in the Chen Long Army, she maintained a stern demeanor to command respect. Unknowingly, in front of Gu Feng, she began to let down her guard and be her true self.

"Staying a few extra days won't matter." Gu Feng nodded seriously.

Their eyes met, and sensing the atmosphere was off, they both turned away, continuing their journey in silence.

The light sped swiftly, and after another half-hour of flying, as the sun set and the evening glow rose, a magnificent city appeared on the horizon.

"Up ahead is Yong'an City! Speed up, let's enter the city!"

Gu Xuanyuan shouted excitedly, accelerating ahead.

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Gu Feng squinted, observing Yong'an City's vastness, rivaling Heroic Spirit City, perhaps even surpassing it. The city was already ablaze with lights, and the sky was filled with a constant stream of light.

Seeing the city's bustling scene, Gu Feng felt a strong itch in his heart. If one day he could expand the Immortal Spirit Communication business here, the profits would be unimaginable!

Indeed, traveling beyond Heroic Spirit City was a wise choice!

The group flew quickly, soon reaching the skies above Yong'an City, where four cultivators were inspecting the passing lights.

"The Jiang family's Divine Steed Army!" Fang Feixue said.

Gu Feng focused his gaze and saw that the four cultivators responsible for the inspection were dressed in white, with brocade crowns on their heads. They looked nothing like soldiers, more like scholars.

"Stop!"

The leading soldier suddenly blocked the group and questioned, "Who are you? Why are you entering the city? Do you have a pass?"

The group looked at each other, completely unsure of how to respond. In Heroic Spirit City, they were used to walking around with impunity. Needing a pass to enter a city? What kind of nonsense rule was that?

Gu Feng and Gu Xuanyuan's expressions turned a bit sour.

Fang Feixue gave a bitter smile. Having been in the Chen Long Army for many years, she naturally understood the intricacies involved.

In fact, Heroic Spirit City also had procedures for entering and exiting, but given their high status, the soldiers of the Chen Long Army all recognized them. Who would dare to stop them? They naturally had free passage.

"This young brother, we are members of the Gu Family from Heroic Spirit City."

Fang Feixue cupped her hands and said slowly, "We are passing through Yong'an City and wish to stay for a night. Could you please grant us some convenience?"

"Heroic Spirit City?"

The gatekeeping soldier looked at them suspiciously and said, "Without a pass, no one is allowed to enter the city! Even if you're from Heroic Spirit City!"

"Damn it!"

Gu Xuanyuan cursed, his Body Fusion Realm cultivation erupted, scaring the soldier into retreating dozens of meters, nearly wetting his pants.

Many passing cultivators also stopped their light travel, whispering in surprise.

In all these years, no one had dared to openly defy the Divine Steed Army in Yong'an City!

This was going to be a big deal!

"You, you have a lot of nerve! Are you trying to force your way in? Quickly report to the main division of the Divine Steed Army!"

The soldier was scared out of his wits. He felt that the leading man had overwhelming cultivation, not knowing what realm he was in. He immediately called for reinforcements.

"Thirteenth Master! Don't be impulsive!" Fang Feixue awkwardly tried to stop him.

Gu Xuanyuan grinned and said, "I'm not really going to hit him, Governor Fang is overthinking!"

In the blink of an eye, dozens of soldiers from the Divine Steed Army arrived on the scene. Their expressions were solemn as they drew weapons from their sleeves, which turned out to be large brushes!

"Form the array! Capture these madmen!"

The soldiers of the Divine Steed Army surrounded the group. The brushes in their hands moved slowly in the air, and runes glowing with ink appeared in the sky.

"The Iron Strokes and Silver Hooks Array!?"

Fang Feixue couldn't help but exclaim silently. Having participated in many battles between the Eastern Region and the Southern Barbarians, she was extremely familiar with the combat methods of the cultivator armies of the Twelve Imperial Cities!

Knowing that the other side was serious, she hurriedly explained, "Everyone! It's a misunderstanding! Can you listen to my explanation?"@@novelbin@@

The leading soldier of the Divine Steed Army snorted coldly and scolded, "What is there to explain? It's too late! Causing trouble in my Yong'an City! You will be annihilated!"

With that, he waved the large brush in his hand, and countless runes spun in the air, accompanied by black ink light, shooting towards Fang Feixue!

In a flash, Gu Feng blocked in front of Fang Feixue. The Blazing Sun Pearl was suddenly summoned, and the surrounding temperature soared, a massive hemispherical shield instantly unfolded, blocking all the runes and ink light!

His cultivation had greatly increased, and these soldiers were no different from the ordinary cultivators of the Chen Long Army. Although they were all in the Golden Elixir Realm, with the vast True Core of the seven-colored Golden Elixir within him, Gu Feng found it easy to handle.

"You try to reason with them, but they want your life. What reasoning is there to speak of?"

Gu Feng turned his face slightly and spoke slowly, a playful and unruly smile sketched on his chiseled face as the breeze fluttered his sleeves.

Fang Feixue was momentarily stunned, her heart pounding uncontrollably.

With a pinch of his sword fingers, Gu Feng had no interest in these arrogant soldiers, not even bothering to feign civility.

Without a word, he summoned the Bright Moon Shuttle. The silver arc of sword light, carrying a chilling aura, whistled as it circled around the group!

"Clang!"

A crisp sound of metal slicing, and the brushes in the hands of the dozens of Divine Steed Army soldiers were cut in half. They stared blankly at their now useless weapons, a wave of fear washing over them!

In that instant, they only had time to see a silver light flash before their eyes, and their weapons were cut in half. If Gu Feng had aimed for their heads, they would all be dead by now!

"...Quick, report to the Commander! Quickly!"

A soldier came to his senses, threw away the broken brush, and shouted hysterically.

He knew that this group of people in front of him was not something they could handle!

"Thirteenth Master! Think of something!" Seeing the situation escalating, Fang Feixue said anxiously.

Gu Xuanyuan paid no mind to the astonishment of those present. His True Core surged, and his Divine Sense in the Body Fusion Realm instantly covered the entire Yong'an City. He shouted, "Jiang Aonan! You bastard! I'm here to see you! If you're not dead yet, get to the city gate and meet me!"