"The Tomb of the Setting Sun!" This is the shared name used by both human and immaterial beings for this border region. It is said that in ancient times, the sky of the spiritual realm was not home to seven suns. When the human and immaterial peoples first arrived in the spiritual realm, a great true spiritual war erupted, engulfing half of the spiritual races. Hundreds of beings of power comparable to true immortals of the immortal realm engaged in fierce conflict, seemingly for no clear reason. As a result, out of every ten such beings, many perished in this devastating upheaval, and numerous regions experienced dramatic mountain and sea transformations, with the earth cracking open—so much so that even two of the suns in the heavens were destroyed. This very border region is believed to have formed as a vast depression after one of the suns fell. However, even with the most advanced cultivators using their divine artifacts to fly at full speed, it takes nearly a year to travel from one end to the other. Within this depression, countless mountain ranges are enclosed, and there are dozens of lakes spanning tens of thousands of kilometers in size. Nor should we mention other terrains such as forests and plains. Thus, even if tens of millions of cultivators enter this Sunset Tomb, they vanish instantly—like water flowing into the sea. Indeed, numerous human cities have been built around this vast region, among which the most renowned is the grand city controlled entirely by cultivators—the "Sunset City." This city was constructed right beside the Sunset Tomb. While its size is comparable to other cultivator cities, it boasts a large number of mid-to-high rank cultivators—enough to rank among the top three in the Tian Yuan realm. Moreover, in addition to cultivators, the city hosts a substantial number of mid-to-high rank physical cultivators. In terms of strength, these physical cultivators are no less than the Foundation and Condensation stage cultivators among the cultivator ranks, and in sheer numbers, they exceed the cultivator population by more than tenfold. Were it not for the scarcity of the highest-tier physical cultivators and the presence of several Immortal Stage cultivators stationed within the city, it would indeed be difficult to call this city a true cultivator city. Yet it's rather amusing—on the other side of the Mortal Sun's Tomb, within the territory of the demonic race, there stands another city of demonic cultivators named the City of the Setting Sun. It is said to be even larger than the City of the Setting Sun on the human side. The city is home to a dense gathering of mid-to-high level demonic cultivators. In fact, at one point, a renowned human cultivator made a special trip to view it from afar and returned with extensive descriptions of it! Han Li naturally had no interest in any such human-demon city exchanges. At this moment, he was walking along a rather ordinary street within the City of the Setting Sun, gazing at the tall, neat shops lining both sides, his face slightly expressing surprise. Though this was just a typical street within the city, the shopkeepers seated inside were either cultivators at the Qi Stage or lower-tier physical cultivators. The goods displayed—ranging from materials of demonic beasts to magical artifacts and spiritual tools—were as diverse as possible, with not a single shop dedicated to selling ordinary mortal goods. Yet, just as Han Li had stepped through the gates of Luoyi City, and after passing several streets, the scene remained unchanged. The city was vast, and despite the large number of cultivators and physical cultivators, ordinary commoners still made up the majority of its population, with pedestrians bustling along the streets. Most of these commoners were young and middle-aged, all appearing unusually busy, serving as assistants to the cultivators and physical cultivators within the shops. When Han Li reached a corner of the street, he glanced around and suddenly approached an emaciated man who was shouting and gesturing wildly to several others. This man was a Qi-level cultivator, yet the people listening to him were ordinary commoners, frowning and struggling to keep up with the constant stream of his words. "You don't know," he said, "my beast with the tusks was about to charge straight into my head. All I did was raise my hand and summon the Black Cloud Sword, and instantly, I effortlessly severed both of its claws." Your这件法器，是用十块中阶灵石换来的。虽然只是低阶法器，但论威能……咦，是谁？”One hand pressed gently on the shoulder of this thin, gaunt man, startling him so that he quickly turned around to find a young man standing before him, smiling warmly. The man intended to reprimand the visitor, but upon noticing the faint yellow glow emanating from the ring in Han Li’s hand, his expression changed, and he managed a forced smile, asking, “My name is Tian Xing. May I ask what guidance you have for me?” Generally, a physical cultivator who carries a spiritual ring is either of distinguished status or possesses cultivation level at mid-tier or above—something a mere Qi-level cultivator like him could not easily provoke. “Not much. I noticed you were thoroughly enjoying your conversation, as if you’re quite familiar with this city. I’d like to ask you a few questions. If possible, would you be willing to serve as my guide for several days?” Han Li said calmly. "Actually, you're a newcomer to the city, aren't you? Then Brother Han has found the right person. Though I may not be the most accomplished in other matters, I've resided in this city of setting sun for no less than several decades—there's hardly anything or anyone I don't know. But I'd like to know how you intend to hire me." The thin man beamed with satisfaction. "Ten pieces of spiritual stones per day," Han Li said, brushing his chin with a clear and decisive tone. "That's rather modest, Brother. As a cultivator, I'd expect more. With just that amount, I could easily return from the city with a simple batch of medicinal herbs." The thin man's eyes sparkled as he carefully studied Han Li from head to toe, then smiled warmly. "Hmph! Ten pieces is quite generous. You wouldn't find medicinal herbs so easily outside the city—what if you encounter a beast and get swallowed whole? Twelve pieces per day, that's the maximum I'll settle for," Han Li replied, though he didn't mind being precise, simply not wanting the other to make unreasonable demands. "Agreed. You all settle down and chat." "Master, I'll go handle some matters first." Seeing that Han Li seemed somewhat displeased, the thin man quickly agreed and waved at the several ordinary people behind him. Instantly, the commoners, as if granted a great relief, began to scatter in all directions. "Where would you like Master to go first?" the thin man asked politely, while quietly assessing Han Li's capabilities. Unlike cultivators, physical cultivators differ in that their strength and prowess are largely reflected in their physical power—thus, one cannot easily judge their level of cultivation through mere spiritual awareness. "First, take me to a nearby shop that sells magical equipment and materials, and then give me a general overview of the city." Han Li turned around and said without looking back. "That's no problem. The city of Luoyi is generally divided into eight districts. Three of these are residential areas for ordinary people, while the other five are home to cultivators and physical cultivators, where they live and conduct trade. Among these five, however, there are distinctions. Four of them are similar to the area where Master currently resides, where one can freely buy and sell magical items, elixirs, and various materials." To enter the final area, each person must pay one spiritual stone per day. It is located at the heart of the Sunset City, where all premium spiritual equipment and top-tier treasures are traded. Numerous major merchant houses from our Tianyuan Realm have gathered there, and it's said that even spiritual artifacts are available. A lean man followed closely behind Han Li, speaking fluently and continuously. "Spiritual artifacts? I'm not particularly interested in those. Let me hear something else." Han Li was slightly intrigued internally, yet his expression remained calm and composed. "That makes sense, Brother Han. As a body cultivator, even the finest spiritual artifacts may not be of much use to you. However, several of these merchant houses have top-tier spiritual equipment on display. By the way, there's a piece of news that Brother Han will surely find interesting. It seems a gallery has acquired a set of martial equipment used personally by the former Emperor, and is now preparing to auction it off. This set consists of five pieces, each a premium top-tier item—of equal quality to ordinary cultivators' spiritual artifacts, let alone when considered together. It is said that this spiritual essence manifests different powers depending on the strength of the cultivator’s own body. Even before acquiring a spiritual root, the Heavenly Yuan Sacred Emperor defeated numerous renowned and formidable opponents using this very essence. Upon hearing this news, many high-level cultivators have recently stayed within the city, deliberately postponing their outings to attend the auction. The thin man seemed to recall something, and these words caused Han Li to pause momentarily. "Heavenly Yuan weapons! Truly that remarkable?" Han Li now genuinely seemed interested. "Indeed, this is exactly what the auction house has publicly stated," the thin man assured, nearly patting his chest. "When exactly will the auction take place?" Han Li asked after a brief pause. Although no definite date had been confirmed, it would likely be no more than three or four months before the event. The auction house could not afford to keep so many high-level cultivators waiting any longer. The lean man, startled by Han Li's question, replied with a sense of urgency, silently pondering whether he truly had good fortune—whether the person before him was indeed a high-level physical cultivator. Though the man's appearance was remarkably youthful, it was possible he had taken some longevity elixir to maintain his youthful look. As he thought this, his demeanor grew more reserved. Nevertheless, Han Li casually asked a few questions about the Tianyuan martial equipment and then shifted his inquiries to other aspects of the city of Luoshi, no longer pressing on the auction matters. Though somewhat puzzled, the lean man answered each question in turn, guiding Han Li through several streets before leading him into a specialized lane dedicated to the sale and purchase of spiritual equipment materials. Since he had heard that the city center offered fine treasures, Han Li decided not to rush there immediately. After all, while spiritual equipment materials were rare, they were far more common than the materials used for crafting talismans and ancient artifacts. Specialized shops selling premium treasures often fail to find suitable materials for crafting spiritual artifacts. Of course, the top-tier finished artifacts themselves are an exception. Upon arriving at this place, Han Li felt a noticeable boost in spirit. While his primary goal was to seek any potential opportunity—following the perilous journey of the Sunset Tomb—to break through the final bottleneck—he would certainly not arrive unprepared, risking his life. Thus, he decided to craft two top-tier spiritual artifacts before entering the Sunset Tomb, enhancing his chances of success in battle. The Day-Element weapons sounded promising, but securing them might prove difficult. Of course, given the large number of spiritual stones he carried, he wasn't entirely without opportunity. However, pursuing them might draw too much attention. After only a brief consideration, he dismissed this idea and settled on crafting his own spiritual artifacts instead.