Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Xu Yang instinctively looked up.

He saw, in the cloudless sky, a vague flash of sword light flicker and disappear.

"There must be a powerful restriction above the city."

Xu Yang thought to himself, then quickly strode forward.

The city was bustling beyond compare, its buildings and pavilions exquisitely constructed, steeped in ancient charm.

Many cultivators present were impressive in strength.

Even True Immortals were a rare sight.

Every so often, Xu Yang spotted patrol teams dressed in Celestial Sword Sect robes, making rounds across the city.

The city was simply too vast, so eventually Xu Yang approached a patrolling cultivator to inquire about the places selling Dragon and Tiger List and Wind and Cloud List, discreetly slipping a few Immortal Crystals to him.

Once he got the exact address, Xu Yang headed straight there.

A short while later.

Xu Yang arrived in front of a large tavern.

It was both a tavern and an inn, with an expansive estate out back.

Heaven’s Edge Tower.

Indeed, this belonged to Heaven’s Edge Pavilion.

However, the prices inside were rather high.

As a power second only to the top immortal sects, Heaven’s Edge Pavilion was certainly formidable.

Moreover, it rarely meddled in the struggles between major powers; besides ranking the Dragon and Tiger List and Wind and Cloud List, its biggest business was the network of Heaven’s Edge Pavilions spread throughout the Eastern Continent, as well as selling intelligence.

Normally, few would dare provoke Heaven’s Edge Pavilion.

Even the top immortal sects were quite respectful toward Heaven’s Edge Pavilion.

As he reached the entrance, Xu Yang was stopped by the guards.

"To enter Heaven’s Edge Tower, please present your Heaven’s Edge Order."

Xu Yang was taken aback—he had no idea what a Heaven’s Edge Order was.

There were even requirements?

Seeing Xu Yang stunned, the guard pondered for a moment and spoke in a deep voice, "If this is your first time entering Heaven’s Edge Tower, you must display your cultivation. Since you are at the Early Stage of Celestial Immortal, you only need to leave a five-inch mark on this pillar to qualify."

"Additionally, you must pay one million tier-two Immortal Crystals or a treasure of equivalent value."

"Of course, those listed on the Dragon and Tiger List or the Wind and Cloud List can receive a Heaven’s Edge Order directly, and the lowest given is a gold-level Heaven’s Edge Order."

"The lowest grade of Heaven’s Edge Order is bronze, followed by silver, gold, purple, and dark gold. The level determines the privileges you receive inside Heaven’s Edge Tower."

Having finished, the guard calmly looked at Xu Yang.

Xu Yang raised his eyebrows slightly—this Heaven’s Edge Pavilion was rather interesting.

Five tiers... thinking of Heaven’s Edge Tower’s intelligence business, his interest was piqued.

Then, he pressed a finger to the pillar beside him, immediately leaving a dent that went five inches deep.

When he lifted his hand, the dent astonishingly recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This sight startled Xu Yang.

He felt a bit like a country bumpkin entering the big city.

The material of this pillar was clearly some sort of treasure.

After paying the one million tier-two Immortal Crystals, Xu Yang was awarded the lowest-grade bronze Heaven’s Edge Order.

With the bronze-level Heaven’s Edge Order, there were no discounts for purchases inside Heaven’s Edge Pavilion, and he could only stay in the guest rooms at the front of the building.

Higher-level orders not only offered discounts, but also the right to stay in private pavilions or the more luxurious areas of the rear estate.

Moreover, Heaven’s Edge Tower sold all sorts of rare treasures and intelligence.

However, at the bronze level, one could only buy a limited selection of rare items and had no access to intelligence sales.

The attendant explained that with gold-level or higher Heaven’s Edge Orders, one could receive aid from Heaven’s Edge Towers anywhere, including hiring guards or treasure-seeking services.

The higher the level, the greater the benefits.

There were even internal trade fairs; if you needed something special, one word and—if Heaven’s Edge Tower possessed it—you could get it directly; if not, they could internally contact many cultivators with Heaven’s Edge Orders to track down the owner.

The Heaven’s Edge Order itself contained mysterious communication abilities.

Heaven’s Edge Pavilion experts used the Heaven’s Edge Order to build a space called the End of the World Illusion Realm. In it, you could inquire about information, trade through the Heaven’s Edge Order, and have items delivered directly by Heaven’s Edge Tower, with complete anonymity—no one would know who the trades involved, and you needn’t meet face to face.

It was truly the height of convenience.

After hearing all this, Xu Yang couldn’t help but marvel.

This Heaven’s Edge Pavilion was several times more astonishing than he had imagined.

No wonder so few in the Eastern Continent dared provoke it.

The many conveniences it offered were simply too comfortable.

Of course, entering the End of the World Illusion Realm required at least a gold-level Heaven’s Edge Order.

"I wonder how one upgrades the Heaven’s Edge Order?"

Xu Yang was truly interested.

The attendant smiled, "There are several ways. If a dark gold guest refers you, you may receive a gold-level Heaven’s Edge Order directly; or if you conduct a major trade of intelligence or treasures with us, after our assessment, you may gain a higher-grade Heaven’s Edge Order."

"For the Dragon and Tiger List, the minimum is gold-level; the top ten receive purple-level Heaven’s Edge Orders, and first place is awarded the dark gold grade; Celestial and Golden Immortal cultivators can undertake promotion missions assigned by Heaven’s Edge Pavilion, whose difficulty determines the order’s upgrade upon completion."

Listening, Xu Yang felt numb; not a single one sounded easy.

The simplest seemed to be attempting the promotion missions.

Though they might take time and even be dangerous, the benefits of a higher Heaven’s Edge Order made it entirely worthwhile.

"There is also a most direct way: joining the Heaven’s Edge Tower Dragon and Tiger Battle."

Xu Yang raised an eyebrow, "Please explain in detail."

"We have Heaven’s Edge Towers across the Eastern Continent, each with its own level: low, middle, and high, each level having different privileges. As a high-grade Heaven’s Edge Tower, we can host the Dragon and Tiger Battle, which is similar to our internal Dragon and Tiger List. Unlike the public list, it imposes no age or cultivation restrictions."

"Participants are matched with opponents by Heaven’s Edge Tower. Ten consecutive wins earns you a silver Heaven’s Edge Order; thirty, a gold-level; sixty, a purple-level."

"Beyond that, you must take on ten opponents at once, each extremely strong. If you win, you gain the dark gold Heaven’s Edge Order, become a Dragon and Tiger Sovereign of this high-grade Heaven’s Edge Tower—your status equal to the master of the tower, and enjoy the highest privileges of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion."

"However, the difficulty of the Dragon and Tiger Battle far exceeds that of making the Dragon and Tiger List."

"Currently, there are less than ten Dragon and Tiger Sovereigns."

Xu Yang was shocked to the core.

The so-called Dragon and Tiger Sovereign, without exaggeration—even among dark gold Heaven’s Edge Order holders, the Sovereigns were Heaven’s Edge Pavilion’s true children.

Those who gained it by other means were just adopted children.

Xu Yang’s heart was moved.

If he could become a Dragon and Tiger Sovereign—even being awarded just a purple-level would make travel in the Eastern Continent so much easier.

Especially because he still had a hidden enemy, Blood Swamp, lurking in the shadows.

"What are the requirements to join the Dragon and Tiger Battle?"

Xu Yang asked directly.

The attendant gave Xu Yang a strange look, thinking to himself this must be someone right out of the mountains—everyone who has tried knows just how brutal the Dragon and Tiger Battle is.

Now almost no one attempts it, not even the monsters listed on the Dragon and Tiger List dare to participate.

"There are no requirements to enter—just register and Heaven’s Edge Tower will arrange it." said the attendant.

"Please help me sign up."

Xu Yang said straightforwardly. This sort of thing was hardly unfamiliar to him; he’d gone through something similar at the Daqian Martial Arena before.

"Alright, may I have your Heaven’s Edge Order, please."

"It should take about three days to arrange. During that time, please do not leave Heaven’s Edge Tower."

"This is your room. Is there anything else you need?"

"A copy of the Dragon and Tiger List, and one of the Wind and Cloud List."

"Someone will shortly bring them to you."

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