C674 Profound Heaven Town

Profound Heaven Town, named after the renowned Profound Heaven Sect, thrived because of it. When the three sects from the Fallen Sun Country besieged the Profound Heaven Sect, the town became a gathering spot for many cultivators. Initially, they were just there for the spectacle, hoping to pick up some benefits if the sect fell.

However, the Profound Heaven Sect didn't fall; instead, the three sects from the Fallen Sun Country were defeated. During this time, it was revealed that Woo Zhengyang possessed a King Rank weapon, causing quite a stir. People believed this made the Profound Heaven Sect even more of a target, as such a weapon is coveted even by Martial King experts.

Sure enough, Liao Qinghua, the elder of the Heavenly Martial Sect, launched an attack. But to everyone's surprise, Woo Zhengyang defeated him with a single strike. And that wasn't all—two more Martial King experts tried their luck, only to end up as corpses shortly after entering the Profound Heaven Sect.

This didn't deter others; more and more Martial King experts and cultivators flocked to the area, drawn by the commotion. In just a few months, Profound Heaven Town expanded nearly tenfold, resembling a small city. Its prosperity surpassed even the capitals of the four countries, rivaling Heavenly Martial City itself, mainly due to the sheer number of Martial King experts present, which continued to grow incessantly.

On this particular day, a young man dressed in a black robe with an ancient-looking long sword strapped to his back arrived in Profound Heaven Town. This was Woo Zhengyang, returning from the Heavenly Martial Sect.

Woo Zhengyang assumed his striking appearance would cause quite a stir upon entering the town. However, to his surprise, no one seemed to notice him.

Before long, Woo Zhengyang encountered another person and understood why he hadn't attracted attention. This was another young man, around twenty years old, wearing a blue robe and carrying a long sword. The hilt of this sword bore a resemblance to the No Life Sword.

This wasn't particularly unusual, as the No Life Sword was known for its simple, classic design, and many ordinary swords shared this style. What struck Woo Zhengyang as odd was that the young man looked remarkably similar to him.

"Hey there, brother!" the young man, who bore such a resemblance to Woo Zhengyang, greeted him with a polite gesture.

"What's up?" Woo Zhengyang returned the gesture, puzzled.

"Mind if I ask where you got that face done?" the young man inquired.

"Where I got my face done? This is my own face!" Woo Zhengyang was taken aback. Upon closer inspection, he noticed the young man's face showed signs of disguise. It seemed the young man had altered his appearance to look like this, but for what purpose?

"Your own face, huh? So, you're a master of disguise! But I should let you know, Woo Zhengyang is supposed to be wearing a blue robe, not a black one!"

"A blue robe?"

"Yeah, when Woo Zhengyang was making a name for himself, he had just become an inner disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect. Those disciples wear blue robes. It's a shame the Heavenly Martial Sect doesn't allow us to wear the Profound Heaven Sect's insignia, or it would be even more convincing. But it's fine in private. That way, a lot of female cultivators will give you a second glance."

After hearing the young man's words and seeing another figure in a blue robe with a long sword passing by, Woo Zhengyang understood what was going on. They were deliberately dressing like him to attract female cultivators.

But weren't they afraid of being mistaken for him and getting into trouble?

"I'm Lee Yuanye. May I ask your name?"

Now that he was here, Woo Zhengyang wasn't in a rush. It was a good idea to gather some information first. Of course, he wouldn't use his real name, so he introduced himself as Lee Yuanye.

"No need for formalities, Brother Yuanye. I'm Murong Hen."

"Brother Murong, I'm new here and still have a lot to learn. How about I buy you a drink?"

"Ah, I see. Sure, we're all fans of Woo Zhengyang, so it's good to share experiences."

The two of them headed to a tavern called the Moonlit Water Inn, and soon they were seated in a private room on the second floor.

"Yuanye, you've really outdone yourself with this disguise. It's so lifelike, I can't see any traces of makeup. It's even better than what many professionals do. Have you met Woo Zhengyang?" Murong Hen asked as soon as he sat down.

"Met him? I see him every day," I thought, but of course, I couldn't say that out loud. So, I just made something up.

"I was lucky enough to watch the battle at the Profound Heaven Sect. Unfortunately, I had to leave for a family matter, and I've only just returned."

"Ah, that explains it. Your skills are truly impressive, Yuanye. If I could look like you, maybe Little Cui would finally like me..." Murong Hen said, clearly envious and hoping I'd help him out.

But I have no idea how to do disguises!

Feeling stuck, I quickly changed the subject. "Murong, I've been away for a few months. What happened here? Everything's changed so much!"

Murong Hen, being quite the talker, launched into a detailed explanation. I didn't even need to ask follow-up questions; he told me everything I wanted to know—and even things I didn't.

The expansion of Profound Heaven Town is quite straightforward, and Woo Zhengyang can pretty much guess why. With many experts around, there's a crowd eager to watch and try their luck, which naturally leads to more business opportunities. Even though everyone here is a cultivator, they still need a place to stay after a day or two.

Now that the Profound Heaven Sect has closed its doors, no one is managing Profound Heaven Town. Anyone can build a house or start a business if they want to. For cultivators, whether they spend money or do it themselves, putting up a building is incredibly easy.

Take the Water Moon Pavilion, for example. No one knows who built it, but it sprang up overnight and was open for business the next morning.

As for Woo Zhengyang's attire, it has a long-standing history. Just like before, when Moh Lunhui pointed out something significant, Hibernation Dragon City was suddenly filled with people with vacant stares the next day.

It's the same elsewhere. Whenever a genius rises, many people rush to imitate them, though never on such a large scale. Woo Zhengyang's rapid rise has caused this massive trend, spreading quickly across the four countries under the Heavenly Martial Sect in just a few months.

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