Chapter 1 Shu Sacred City

To reach the sacred grounds of the Shu Sect, one must pass through the 'Shu Sacred City' in front of its gates.

Each of the ten sacred grounds has its own sacred city, built outside the mountain gate.

The reason for building these sacred cities is simple. As the sacred grounds of the Zhongzhou cultivators, they naturally welcome countless pilgrims every day. Moreover, when grand celebrations are held, many cultivators flock to the sacred grounds.

However, the vacant rooms within the sacred grounds are only available to cultivators of high status, and the vast majority of cultivators are not qualified to stay within the sacred grounds.

Therefore, the sacred city plays a significant role. If one cannot stay within the sacred ground, at least one can stay in the sacred city.

Moreover, because of the sacred ground's reputation, countless cultivators are naturally drawn to it. After all, it's good to have a large tree to lean on. Furthermore, with a large population, business in the sacred city flourishes, and the annual tax revenue is extremely considerable, becoming one of the sacred ground's main sources of income.

The main road of the Shu Sect is 666 *li* long and several hundred meters wide, enough for more than a dozen carriages to travel side by side.

Moreover, to respect the Shu Sacred Ground, flying on the main road is not allowed, unless there is an emergency, or the person is of special status, like Lu Changsheng.

However, Lu Changsheng didn't like to be too ostentatious, so being normal was fine.

The main road was bustling with noise, and the vast majority were young people, and all of them were sword cultivators.

Either holding a sword in their hands, or carrying one on their backs.

After all, this was within the Shu Sacred Ground.

The Shu Sacred Ground is the largest sword cultivator sect in the world. All disciples must practice swordsmanship, and use the sword to enter the Dao.

Moreover, the vast majority of cultivators were at the Foundation Establishment stage, and it was rare to see Core Formation or Golden Core cultivators.

Even if you did see them, they wouldn't be young.

"I didn't expect so many people to come to the Shu Sacred Ground's recruitment ceremony."

Lu Changsheng was a little surprised. The main road was so wide, but he didn't expect it to be so crowded. Looking around, there were probably hundreds of thousands of young cultivators.

Moreover, this was only the number of people for one day, and he was afraid that countless disciples were already waiting in the sacred city.

It was probably more terrifying than the college entrance examination.

"Senior, these people are not that many. There are still seven days until the recruitment ceremony. I'm afraid the sacred city is already overcrowded. In previous Shu Sacred Ground recruitment ceremonies, there were tens of millions of sword cultivators participating, but the number of people who could actually be admitted was probably less than a thousand."

Li Lingyun said this with unspeakable helplessness.

Tens of millions of sword cultivators, less than a thousand admitted.

The probability of one in ten thousand was indeed more terrifying than the college entrance examination.

"The road to Shu is difficult, more difficult than ascending to the heavens."

Lu Changsheng sighed.

And everyone was stunned, obviously surprised by Lu Changsheng's literary talent.

"But what does the Shu Sacred Ground test?"

Lu Changsheng asked curiously.

"They test age and aptitude, as well as comprehension of swordsmanship, and the final Sword Mountain recognition."

Li Lingyun said.

"Sword Mountain recognition?"

Lu Changsheng understood age and aptitude. The so-called age meant that you must not exceed a certain age. After all, if you are too old, firstly, your origin is unknown, and secondly, it affects the balance. Comprehension of swordsmanship is also very simple. If you don't have a unique comprehension of the sword, a unique talent, then naturally the Shu Sacred Ground will not want you.

But Lu Changsheng still couldn't understand this Sword Mountain recognition.

"Senior, the so-called Sword Mountain recognition is to obtain the recognition of the Shu Sect's Sword Mountain. In the Shu Sect, there is a Sword Mountain, and there are countless flying swords hidden in the Sword Mountain. It is said that there are also peerless immortal swords inside. As long as you make an oath under the Sword Mountain, expressing your determination to the sword path, if you can attract the resonance of the spiritual swords in the Sword Mountain, you will be recognized and can enter the Shu Sect's Sword Mountain. But if you cannot obtain recognition, it will be considered a failure."

"Often the first level has a 50% pass rate, the second level has a 30% pass rate, and the third level is the most brutal, it is a true one in ten thousand. This junior failed on the Sword Mountain recognition last time. If I fail to get recognition this second time, then I will be cut off from the Shu Sacred Ground."

Li Lingyun said, explaining to Lu Changsheng.

"I understand."

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He understood what this Sword Mountain recognition was all about.

"I wonder if I can get Sword Mountain recognition?"

"It seems that until now, I don't have a handy flying sword, do I?"

Suddenly, Lu Changsheng thought of something.

Although he had obtained many magical treasures, Lu Changsheng found that he didn't seem to have any weapon-type magical treasures.

There were many magical treasures in the Langya Immortal Treasury, but the only sword-type one was an Ancient Heavenly Demon Sword, which was a peerless Dao artifact. Although it was powerful, it was after all a demon sword. If he, a dignified senior brother of the Daoist sect, wore a demon sword, wouldn't he be ridiculed?

Moreover, Lu Changsheng felt that other magical treasures were not beautiful.

He was handsome and extraordinary, like an immortal descending to the world. If he fought with a big knife or an iron rod, the scene would be terrifying.

Sword cultivators are the number one cultivators in the world.

The reason is not only because sword cultivators are powerful, but also because they are unrestrained and elegant.

Think about it, a peerless woman, holding an ancient green treasure sword, the sword energy crisscrossing, the posture is graceful, and ethereal, full of beauty.

But if a peerless woman draws out a large cleaver, even if the action is beautiful, it is still a bit awkward.

Therefore, if Lu Changsheng were to choose a weapon, a flying sword would naturally be the main choice.

Now that he knew that the Shu Sacred Ground had a Sword Mountain where people could choose, Lu Changsheng was naturally a little tempted.

Maybe he could attract the attention of a peerless immortal sword, which would be quite good.

Lu Changsheng thought in his heart.

But this could only be imagined, after all, peerless immortal swords are not so easy to obtain.

And so, they continued to move forward.

Without being able to fly, the journey of a thousand *li* would obviously take a long time.

However, Lu Changsheng was not in a hurry, and along the way he just enjoyed the scenery and cultivated himself.

Three days later.

Finally, Lu Changsheng arrived at Shu Sacred City.

Standing under the sacred city, Lu Changsheng also saw a Sword Mountain behind the sacred city.

About three thousand *li* away.

A Sword Mountain that pierced into the clouds, stood there.

Looking carefully.

Above the Sword Mountain, mist surrounded it, and flying swords were inserted into the mountain, the number of which was unknown, at least tens of millions. Moreover, the swords were of various shapes, some short, some long, some simple, and some fancy, some golden, some silver, and some white.

It was as if it had gathered famous swords from all over the world. The entire Sword Mountain looked very terrifying. Even though it was three thousand *li* away, it still emitted a terrifying sword energy.

Its sharpness was fully revealed, making it seem extremely extraordinary.

Entering the sacred city.

Soon, they passed through a long passage.

Then, a lively and bustling street scene appeared before them, full of worldly atmosphere.

"Qingfeng..."

Lu Changsheng subconsciously called out, but there was no voice answering him.

He had forgotten about Liu Qingfeng for a moment.

And at this moment.

The far north of Zhongzhou!

Ten thousand *li* of ice.

A young man was shivering as he walked in the glacier.