When the news of the Red Dragon Immortal Palace first spread, it truly attracted many people, gathering various figures from Beiliang County and even Shengyang Prefecture.

Those Celestial Human Realm cultivators were one thing, but there were many Innate Martial Masters and even ordinary Martial Masters who, without understanding, joined the excitement.

Now, in Gu Yuan's view, if these people become blinded by greed and the lure of immortality and venture into the depths of the Yunmeng Mountain Range, who knows how many lives will be lost.

Reflecting on his previous thoughts, Gu Yuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

"I originally intended to explore the Red Dragon Immortal Palace if I luckily broke through to the Celestial Human Realm, but it seems that accompanying a major power like Medicine King Mountain is the safest and most secure way."

It's a wise saying: "Under a big tree, one finds cool shade."

Relying on the great tree of Medicine King Mountain, one can gain numerous conveniences.

Gu Yuan gradually realized the benefits of cultivating within a major power.

Of course, if one's fortune is inadequate and strength is lacking, then good things can turn bad, just like the servant disciples who just perished in the incident.

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The floating dragon boat continued without stopping, and later encountered some dangers.

Fortunately, the giant size of the floating dragon boat deterred those with some spiritual wisdom, and many demon beasts and monsters avoided it.

However, some ferocious beings not only refrained from avoiding the floating dragon boat but charged at it aggressively.

The most memorable for Gu Yuan was the Heaven-Swallowing Toad, which was as famous as the Cyan Jade Sword Butterfly, Twelve-winged Celestial Centipede, and Blood Saber Mantis among the ancient exotic insects!

The toad initially was only finger-sized, with a dark blue body, seemingly inconspicuous.

Yet, with one leap, its small body expanded rapidly, becoming as large as a mountain, its mouth like a chaotic black hole filled with devouring power, seemingly able to swallow heaven and earth.

Its great divine technique of devouring heaven and earth was far more terrifying than the divine techniques showcased by Jin Hou and True Monarch Withered Wood in their earlier battle.

Just a little more, and it would have swallowed the floating dragon boat along with all the cultivators on board!

If not for the critical intervention of True Monarch Withered Wood, who propelled the floating dragon boat to escape faster, the fate of everyone would have been uncertain.

Of course, since the Heaven-Swallowing Toad is an ancient exotic insect, it wouldn't be unable to deal with a Yin God giant like True Monarch Withered Wood.

Primarily, it should still be immature, not yet a mature specimen, allowing Gu Yuan and the others to escape this calamity.

Otherwise, if it were a mature Heaven-Swallowing Toad, it would be as formidable as a Primordial Spirit True Immortal, and even if True Monarch Withered Wood were ten or a hundred times stronger, escape would be difficult.

This made Gu Yuan somewhat hopeful.

Among his six spirit pets, only Xiao Qing, a Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly, had the highest potential, a golden-level spiritual insect, descended from the ancient exotic insect Cyan Jade Sword Butterfly.

Currently, although Xiao Qing hasn't advanced to maturity, it's already comparable to a seasoned Celestial Human Realm cultivator.

If it matures, it would at least be a Golden Core level spiritual insect!

If its bloodline evolves further to transform into a Cyan Jade Sword Butterfly, it would be able to recreate the might of the ancient exotic insects!

Soon after, the floating dragon boat suddenly shook and came to a halt.

Gu Yuan, who was comprehending sword skill divine techniques, opened his eyes and awakened from his retreat.

Leaving the training room, a streak of flowing light flew over.

Gu Yuan reached out to grab it, capturing a jade talisman.

Upon opening it, the information within was fully revealed to him, a message from his master, He Ling True Master.

"The Qiongming Market has been reached. I will leave you here later. You are aware of the situation here, so I won't say much. Remember to be careful!"

Gu Yuan put away the jade talisman and exited to the outside of the pavilion, exchanging a glance with He Ling True Master, nodding slightly.

The master and disciple seemed calm, yet some things were understood without words.

Gu Yuan looked ahead and saw a massive gorge opening up before him.

It stretched a thousand miles long and several hundred miles wide.

A vast Immortal City was built within!

This Immortal City was built against the mountain, its walls incredibly tall, a hundred feet high, apparently constructed from some rare and sturdy stone, faint spiritual light flickering on it, with restriction arrays set up.

The city walls extended, covering an area of several hundred miles.

Inside the city, the roads were broad, and everywhere you looked were luxurious pavilions with faint immortal light, adorned with immortal beasts and cloud and thunder patterns, exuding extreme luxury.

Moreover, above the city sporadic escape lights, treasure lights, and cloud lights flew by, exuding a grand celestial aura!

The most renowned buildings in Beiliang County would hardly stand out if brought here.

This is the Jade Bright Immortal Pavilion, located deep within the Yunmeng Mountain Range, one of the most famous markets in the Southern Border!

Though called a market, it's more like an Immortal City, with nearly half its residents being cultivators.

Moreover, even some demon cultivators and demon cultivators sometimes appear here.

This Qiongming Market has its rules, strictly prohibiting magical battles and brawls, with violators being punished by having their limbs crippled and cultivation abolished or being killed on the spot!

Gu Yuan couldn't go to the Red Dragon Immortal Palace, and staying in Beiliang County would bring many troubles, as evidenced by the previous Six Muddy Earthy Yin Rotting Immortal Qi.

So, staying at this Qiongming Market was the best choice for Gu Yuan!

Medicine King Mountain, being the number one Great Immortal Sect in Qinzhou, also had a significant presence in Qiongming Market, with many industries, disciples, and even outer sect elders and stewards stationed here.

It was clearly one of the top forces in this market!

As long as Gu Yuan stayed honestly here and did not cause trouble, there would be no danger.

Gu Yuan surveyed the Qiongming Market briefly, then looked into the distance.

The Red Dragon Immortal Palace wasn't far away, merely a few thousand miles from here.

That distance seemed far, but for ordinary cultivators, it's only a journey of manipulating a magical artifact and flying for a dozen hours.

At this time, the Red Dragon Immortal Palace was shrouded in a gigantic immortal array.

The array emitted scarlet light, flickering with intense restriction spiritual light, with nine enormous scarlet dragon pillars faintly standing within.

Though far away, just a glance made Gu Yuan feel a surging and vigorous heat rushing towards him.

Clearly, with this immortal array guarding it, entering the Immortal Palace wouldn't be easy.

The appearance of the floating dragon boat alarmed many people in the Qiongming Market, and many ascended into the sky with escape lights to watch the excitement.

Seeing the gigantic floating dragon boat, like a massive island suspended in midair, many were left stunned, some losing themselves at the sight.

At this time, on the floating dragon boat, Gu Yuan, Niu Youde, Xia Xiuxue, and some other servant disciples and outer sect stewards gathered together.

They were without the Red Dragon Order and couldn't enter the Red Dragon Immortal Palace, so they had to stay in this Qiongming Market.

To Gu Yuan's surprise, Li Changqing wasn't among them. At this time, he stood with several other inner sect disciples, sneering at Gu Yuan.

The meaning was clear: "No matter that you have the two great Spirit Body Talents and were taken as a disciple by He Ling True Master, yet you still can't enter the Red Dragon Immortal Palace?"

"Fool! How dare an Innate Martial Master go to the Red Dragon Immortal Palace, really never seen someone rushing to their death…"

Gu Yuan sneered internally but didn't say much.

Li Changqing's luck was somewhat good because of his elder brother Li Changsheng, gaining a Red Dragon Order spot.

From this, one could see the arrogance and dominance of the family factions, blatantly disregarding sect rules and not willing to spare even a single spot for Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan, such an outstanding disciple, no matter how hard He Ling True Master tried, couldn't secure a Red Dragon Order spot for him!

In contrast, Li Changqing, despite having rare Spirit Body Talents, his cultivation and talent were far inferior, and his strength was much less, not in the same league.

Yet, due to his connection with Li Changsheng and being part of the family faction, he easily obtained such a spot!

By comparison, if Gu Yuan were narrow-minded and aggressive, he would have long been troubled by the imbalance.

Thus, it can be seen how domineering the family factions are, occupying eighty percent of the Red Dragon Order spots, disregarding sect rules, and unwilling to spare even one spot for Gu Yuan.

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