Chapter 58

New Moon City, located in the central-eastern part of the Cangfeng Empire, is ten times larger than Liuyun City. Numerous large and small sects stand within and outside the city, and the Cangfeng Imperial Family has also established the Imperial Mystic Mansion here. Even the Xiao Sect and the Fentian Sect have branch sects here. Therefore, countless young mystics come from all directions, hoping to join powerful sects and pursue the path of mysticism.

On this day, to the east of New Moon City's gate, a black-clothed youth walked slowly. He looked only sixteen or seventeen years old, with a still somewhat childish face, but his eyes were deep and focused, and his expression was resolute and calm beyond his years. His steps were very slow, and each step left a shallow indentation on the hard ground, along with a row of startling sweat drops.

The distance from Qinglin Town to New Moon City is seven hundred kilometers, and Yun Che walked for over a month. It wasn't that he didn't want to go faster, but he simply couldn't.

On the day he left Qinglin Town, Moli asked him to find an object weighing over four hundred kilograms... and Yun Che was ruthless enough to himself, spending all the remaining Yellow Mystic Coins he had to buy a piece of raw iron weighing six hundred and sixty kilograms from a small blacksmith shop in Qinglin Town. Then, Yun Che prepared food and set out from Qinglin Town, not buying a Mystic Horse, but walking on foot... and carrying the six hundred and sixty kilograms of raw iron on his back.

For a True Mystic Realm mystic, this weight was nothing, but for an Initial Mystic Realm mystic, it was far from negligible.

On the first day of carrying the raw iron, Yun Che had to consume a large amount of Mystic Power with each step, and his shoulders ached unbearably, his cervical vertebrae seeming to be on the verge of breaking. After four hundred steps, his Mystic Power was completely depleted, and he was pressed to the ground by the raw iron, unable to stand for a long time. But after a brief rest, he showed no resistance to the raw iron, picked it up again, and continued walking step by step.

Carrying this piece of raw iron, Yun Che walked the entire seven hundred kilometers. His food was unchanging dry rations and low-grade Mystic Recovery Pills he had refined himself, and he drank water from a waterfall in the Chilong Mountains.

The sweat he left behind on this journey was enough to form a small stream.

Yun Che's terrifying perseverance once again amazed Moli. Because throughout the entire journey, Yun Che never put down the raw iron on his back. Even when he was completely exhausted and his back was bleeding, he never showed any sign of rejection or any sound of pain, remaining incredibly calm.

Over the seven hundred kilometers, from the initial difficulty of taking each step to gradually adapting, the Mystic Power in Yun Che's Mystic Veins became increasingly thick and concentrated, and even half a month ago, there were signs of another breakthrough. However, Yun Che forcibly suppressed it to prevent the Mystic Power from breaking through. The previous growth of Mystic Power was too rapid, and he needed to make it stable enough and allow his body to fully adapt to and control this Mystic Power.

On this day, the city gate of New Moon City finally came into view.

"Finally, we're here." Yun Che walked forward slowly, a smile on his lips.

"You can now easily defeat mystic beasts of the same level. However, low-level mystic beasts have low intelligence and limited attack methods. To become a true powerhouse, you need to fight more people... so, let's start from this New Moon City." Moli said in a mature tone.

"Alright!" Yun Che nodded, his eyes showing no fear, but rather a hint of excitement and anticipation.

"Now, take off the Mystic Iron on your body. Your body has already fully adapted to the surge in Mystic Power... no, even if it surges a few more levels, your body should be able to withstand it."

Yun Che loosened the Mystic Iron and dropped it to the ground, leaving a deep indentation. At that moment, Yun Che felt his body so light that it seemed to be weightless. He took a deep breath, stepped lightly, and jumped over five zhang (about 16.5 feet) in one leap, then landed steadily. He waved his right hand, and a cluster of crimson flames burned fiercely on his right hand, then quickly extinguished, and burned again, extinguished again... controlled effortlessly and smoothly.

"Here's some good news: your body can now barely withstand the first realm of the Seven Realms of the Evil God! That means, when you encounter an opponent you can't defeat, you can try to open the first realm!"

"Can I open the first realm now?" Yun Che asked, surprised.

"Just barely. Only in dire situations should you try to open it. With your current Mystic Power and physique, it shouldn't be life-threatening, but whether it will cause some degree of permanent damage, I can't be sure. Before reaching the Seventh Level of the Initial Mystic Realm, it's best not to use it recklessly." Moli warned.

Yun Che originally wanted to try the feeling of opening the first realm and see how powerful the accompanying Mystic Skill would be, but after hearing Moli's words, he obediently put aside this idea. If his body couldn't withstand it and suffered irreparable damage, it would be a huge loss.

Approaching New Moon City, the majestic and imposing city walls appeared before Yun Che, exuding a powerful and oppressive aura. Under the towering city gate, people came and went continuously, presenting a bustling scene that Liuyun City rarely saw.

Entering New Moon City and walking down the streets, the various buildings and shops stretched endlessly, with a sea of people and a wave of noise, extremely lively and prosperous. And almost everyone, regardless of age or gender, carried a more or less strong Mystic Power aura.

"Truly a metropolis. In comparison, Liuyun City is like a larger town." Yun Che sighed.

"Excuse me, sir, do you know where the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce is?" Yun Che called out to a middle-aged man who looked kind and polite.

"Black Moon Chamber of Commerce?" The man glanced at Yun Che, his plain attire and overly young age making him suspicious, but he still pointed: "Go straight west from here, cross about seven streets, then turn right and keep walking. However, young man, the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce is a place where you need considerable capital to buy or sell."

Yun Che nodded, thanked him, and walked in the direction he pointed. After walking through seven very long streets and turning right, he continued walking for half an hour. The crowd suddenly thinned, and the atmosphere changed significantly.

A huge signboard with a black crescent moon appeared in Yun Che's line of sight, with the four characters "Black Moon Chamber of Commerce" written below the black moon. Although only four characters, they carried an inexplicable sense of authority. Unlike the bustling and lively other streets, the number of people passing by here was very few, and most walked hurriedly with their mouths tightly closed, not daring to make a sound, as if afraid of disturbing something.

"This Black Moon Chamber of Commerce is indeed as Grandfather described." Yun Che muttered to himself.

The Black Moon Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in the Shenhuang Empire, the largest of the seven countries on the Tianxuan Continent, has branches throughout various countries and major cities. It is the first and largest chain chamber of commerce on the Tianxuan Continent, with a nearly thousand-year history, not only not declining but becoming increasingly powerful, gradually becoming a vast force capable of stirring up the world.

The Black Moon Chamber of Commerce is far more than just a chamber of commerce. The power behind it is unimaginable, and when Xiao Lie mentioned the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce to him, he seriously noted that even the four major sects of the Cangfeng Empire dare not act rashly within the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce.

The rules of the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce are extremely strict and harsh, ensuring nearly absolute fairness and justice in transactions, never favoring any party. However, the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce only deals with high-end goods, completely ignoring low-quality items. Therefore, the things sold by the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce are not affordable for ordinary families. For large sects and powers, many of their resources come from the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce. The monthly auction held by the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce is always packed.

After confirming the location of the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce, Yun Che came to an empty corner and took out a small bottle of pre-refined medicinal powder from the Heavenly Poison Pearl, quickly applying it to his face.

"What are you doing?" Moli asked curiously.

Yun Che didn't answer. When he lifted his face, the originally youthful face was gone, replaced by a resolute and cold middle-aged man's face, with eyes full of沧桑 (沧桑 means "沧桑" in Chinese, which can be translated as "weathered" or "worldly-wise"). He also applied a small amount of the powder to his hands, making them look somewhat withered, then took out a slightly worn cloak, changed out of his black clothes, and put on a hood, covering half of his face.

"You actually know how to disguise yourself?" Moli exclaimed in surprise.

"For a divine physician, disguise is nothing." Yun Che smiled proudly, and his face became hard and cold, his voice hoarse: "The Black Moon Chamber of Commerce, wherever it appears, is always a dominant force, unmatched. As long as the quality is high enough, the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce will buy and sell anything... maybe even pretty girls' clothes. Let's go in and take a look."

When Yun Che mentioned "pretty girls' clothes," he clearly heard Moli make a slight "yin" sound.

The common people have a deep reverence for the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce, so they pass by here quickly, not daring to do anything that might offend it. Yun Che's strange attire drew the attention of many people, but when they saw him walk steadily into the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce, their gazes towards Yun Che were filled with a bit of reverence... those who have the capital to transact in the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce are undoubtedly important figures.

The interior of the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce is vast, with a quiet and subtle oppressive atmosphere. Ordinary people are often overwhelmed by the atmosphere here. The huge shelves are filled with a wide variety of goods, including herbs, pills, weapons, armor, gems, Mystic Cores of low-level mystic beasts, and even low-level Mystic Skills... everything is available, but there is no doubt that everything sold here is not cheap. Some items might be unaffordable for ordinary families even if they worked their entire lives.

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