Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 877: Chapter 540: Food Immortal

Xu Yang, alone and unassuming, strolled through Tianyu City, blending in with the crowd.

Inside the ancient city, the market was bustling. The passersby all had an extraordinary aura; some even wore scales and armor, their imposing figures clearly not of the Human Clan lineage.

To Xu Yang, this was nothing unusual. The Central Region, with its ancestry dating back to the primordial era, was part of the Divine Land that hosted countless species and billions of lineages, not solely dominated by the pure blood of the Human Clan.

Though the Ten Thousand Clans were established, there were still divisions by lineage and race. However, compared to the sharply distinct and confrontational situation of the Three Races of Human, Demon, and Monster in the Northern Domain, the Central Region was significantly more harmonious, with intermarriages between the clans over the endless years, embodying a sense of mutual inclusion.

Hence, the term “alien” was not applicable here, as no single race could claim mainstream status.

There might not have been talk of “aliens,” but disputes in the Central Region were far more intense than in the Northern Domain, with various sects and schools locked in fierce battles.

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Xu Yang had a deep understanding of this. Traveling from the Eastern Continent, he had witnessed countless fights and killings enacted before his eyes. The fights over interests had escalated increasingly, only slightly calming upon reaching this ancient city of Tianyu.

This was starkly different from the Northern Domain. Although the Northern Domain also experienced conflicts over interests, under the tacit agreement of the Ten Great Holy Lands, these conflicts were always kept within certain limits. Typically, battles of Integration and the intervention by Saint Heirs or Saint Lords could decide the outcome, never exceeding the Mahayana realm.

As for the Calamity Immortals, only for non-rule-abiding formidable individuals like him and intractable ancient relics where Mahayana could not prevail, would Calamity Immortals consider intervening regardless of karma. Otherwise, they were usually engaged in deep seclusion, earnestly preparing for Tribulation.

However, the Central Region was different. From the Eastern Continent, Xu Yang had not only seen battles of Integration and life-risking Mahayana but had also encountered several battles involving Calamity Immortals, not just freshly advanced who were worry-free post-Tribulation, but also those who were in the Third to Sixth Stages—a true force in the Calamity Realm.

And that was only the Calamity Realm. If ancient relics or Immortal Mansions emerged, even True Immortals associated with Treasures could thunder into action, fighting fiercely without holding back, leading to numerous records in the history of the Divine Land where True Immortals fell and Sacred Places were destroyed.

This made Xu Yang somewhat puzzled.

Battles among Mahayana could be understood—after all, the lands of the Central Region were abundant with Heavenly Earth Prime Spirit, especially the Central State, comparable to the True Immortal Upper Realm. Mahayana cultivators could rapidly recover their immortal power and cultivation, giving them the capital to battle recklessly.

But these Calamity Immortals…

Fearless of karma, unafraid of Heavenly Tribulation?

If it were for Immortal Mansions, ancient relics, then that could be understood, as the potential gains might justify the efforts.

But along this journey, the battles among Calamity Immortals he had witnessed were not always for such significant treasures.

This was somewhat intriguing.

With a thought, feeling struck by an insight, Xu Yang stopped in his tracks and looked ahead, only to see an edifice of jade buildings, accompanied by celestial music, faint spiritual energy, with Azure Luan and White Crane flying together, and boys and girls of gold and jade laughing.

It was indeed…

“Gourmet Immortal Abode?”

Looking at the plaque above the building, Xu Yang smiled, his eyes twinkling with interest.

Passersby around also showed envious looks, continuously discussing.

“Is this the Gourmet Immortal Abode?”

“The number one food establishment in the Central State?”

“It’s said to inherit the legacy of an ancient Gourmet Immortal Being from primordial times, capable of cooking Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow and brewing Jadescent Nectar, with delicacies so exquisite that even the great emperors of ancient dynasties sang their praises endlessly.”

“Not visiting the Gourmet Immortal Abode is a visit to Tianyu City wasted!”

“Sadly, as tasty as the delicacies are, the Gourmet Immortal Abode is too pricey!”

“Who dares to ascend this jade building without sufficient fortune?”

“Let’s go, let’s go…”

With envious words and hasty steps, the extraordinariness of this place was more evident.

Xu Yang smiled and entered, where he was immediately greeted by a young servant.

“This esteemed guest, would you like to enjoy a banquet?”

“Hmm!”

Xu Yang nodded, scanning the surroundings. The noise was overwhelming; although not every seat was taken, it was indeed a full house.

Being the number one food establishment in Central State, the prices at Gourmet Immortal Abode need not be mentioned. Although there had also been many affluent guests in the past, such a scene was unprecedented.

This was because the Tianyu Grand Assembly was being held, with people from all over the Five States of Central Region gathering, turning the business extremely brisk.

The young servant, smiling at Xu Yang, inquired, “Do you prefer a private room or would you like to dine in this hall?”

Xu Yang smiled, “Let’s dine in the hall.”

“Very well!”

The servant nodded, led Xu Yang to a single table, and presented him with a Jade Token.

With a sweep of Divine Sense, Xu Yang chuckled and said, “Let’s have a Thousand Delicacies Banquet!”

“Please wait a moment, esteemed guest!”

The servant, though surprised, did not question further; he respectfully took the Jade Token and withdrew.

Xu Yang’s gaze shifted, observing the surroundings, all ears and all eyes.

The premier food establishment of Central State, with a legacy from a Primordial Immortal, wouldn’t they afford a few spatial Formation setups to avoid having guests dine together like a common inn?

Of course not; it’s not just about spatial formations—whether it be a Cave Heaven or a Secret Realm of space, the Gourmet Immortal Abode could well afford it. The reason for maintaining this setup like a common inn was to meet market needs.

Those who came to the Gourmet Immortal Abode did so not just for the exquisite flavors or the gourmet feast.

Some sought fame, others profits, while some aimed to spread their names far and wide, and still others were there to hear the latest gossips.

So…

“It’s heard that a few years ago, at the Bell Mountain Ruins, Eastern Emperor Taoist fought alone against ten elite heroes of the time, overpowering his generation, unmatched by anyone. With a Great Vehicle Body, he bravely fought a powerhouse from the Jiang Clan, showing the stance of a True Immortal, with the expectation of a Great Emperor!”

“It’s heard that this Eastern Emperor Taoist is an Innate Taoist Body, a holy birth, accompanied by numerous phenomena upon descent, achieving Foundation Establishment upon birth, binding a core within a hundred days, becoming Mahayana in less than a thousand years, and is bound to enter the Tribulation within three thousand years.”