Chapter 4787
After an unknown amount of time, Kai arrived at a vast, silent sea. It was as still as death, reminiscent of the Dead Sea in the Eastern Region.
Looking ahead, he saw a vast expanse of gray, resembling a barrier—he had reached the very edge of the Heavenly World!
“Beyond this… it should be Wuwang Land.”
Taking a deep breath, Kai soared toward the gray expanse.
Behind him, Xuan Bin and the others followed closely aboard the airship.
But the moment Kai reached the gray area, a powerful, unseen force suddenly pressed down on him!
Ignoring it, he relied on his formidable physique, forcefully shattering the oppressive energy!
At that moment, an old man emerged from the gray mist.
A cultivator at the peak of the Mahayana Realm!
Draped in a black robe, the old man studied Kai’s cultivation level, his face showing a trace of disdain.
“A mere third-rank Mahayana cultivator dares to set foot here?” he sneered.
Kai glanced at him briefly, showing little interest, and attempted to move past him.
But the old man extended a hand, blocking his path.
“Don’t you know the rules?” he asked.
“What rules?”
Kai frowned.
“Entry into Wuwang Land requires a toll—one thousand fairy stones,” the old man stated.
Kai didn’t argue. Instead, he casually tossed a thousand fairy stones toward him.
For Kai, that amount was nothing more than a drizzle in the ocean. There was no need to waste time over such a trivial matter.
The old man caught the stones, momentarily stunned. Clearly, he hadn’t expected a mere third-rank Mahayana cultivator to hand over a thousand fairy stones so effortlessly—without even flinching!
His expression quickly shifted to one of delight.
“Ah, I see! A distinguished guest…”
“Can I pass now?” Kai asked, his voice calm.
“You may pass, but once inside Wuwang Land, we…”
The old man was about to say something, but before he could finish, Kai casually tossed another thousand fairy stones into his hand.
The sheer extravagance left the old man momentarily stunned.
“Anything else?” Kai asked indifferently.
“Uh…” The old man hesitated, scrambling for another excuse to keep him there. He wasn’t willing to let such an easy target slip away!
It was rare to encounter a low-level cultivator who was also incredibly wealthy. Usually, these rich second-generation types traveled with powerful bodyguards and wouldn’t even glance at gatekeepers like him.
But Kai was alone. If he didn’t take advantage of this opportunity now, when would he?
“Of course! This payment only grants you entry into Wuwang Land, but there are still health fees, head taxes, tolls, bridge tolls…”
The old man began listing various charges, counting them off on his fingers.
“Just tell me how much you need,” Kai interrupted, too impatient to listen to his nonsense.
“Uh… well…” The old man did a quick mental calculation, then gritted his teeth. “Five thousand fairy stones.”
“Here you go.”
Before the words had fully left the old man’s mouth, Kai tossed out five thousand fairy stones without a second thought.
The old man was dumbfounded. Then, suddenly realizing his mistake, he smacked himself on the forehead.
“Damn it… too little!”
Why had he been so cautious?
He cursed himself for not asking for more. If he had pushed his luck just a bit further, maybe he could have gotten double!
With a deep sigh, the old man was filled with regret.
“Wait a moment. Your situation is a bit unusual—we’ll need one of our elders to come in person.”
He stepped forward, blocking Kai’s path.
“You’re with the Huo family, aren’t you?” Kai asked.
“That’s right,” the old man nodded. “But don’t think dropping our name will do you any good. Rules are rules—there’s no backdoor access!”
“Don’t worry, I won’t ask for any special treatment.” Kai smirked. “But I do happen to know two of your young masters—Huo Ming and Huo Qing.”