Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 680: Chapter 43: Patrol Mission, Revisiting Old Places

Patrolling the sea region?

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun’s mind was stirred. Indeed, every Nascent Soul Cultivator in Sea Suppression Immortal City had such a task.

Previously, both True Monarch Tianci and True Monarch Profound Thunder had accepted such missions, as it was a rule jointly established by the Three Great Influences, one that no one could avoid,

To this, Zhou Xun had no thoughts of resistance and naturally agreed.

"Of course, there’s no problem with this,"

True Monarch Qianchuan nodded upon hearing this and continued:

"This patrol mission has two options. One is to patrol several million miles near Sea Suppression Immortal City, which can be completed in at most three months,

The other is to patrol the entire South Sea Territory of the Human Race, which takes at least a year. However, after completing this patrol, there will be no similar tasks assigned for at least fifty years."

"As for the former, it is generally rotated every ten to fifteen years!"

"It depends on what you have in mind, old brother!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun lowered his head in thought.

The former, though shorter, would require him to perform it every few decades, which would be endlessly troublesome.

The latter, although longer, would at least ensure fifty years of peace. Moreover, since it required patrolling the entire human territory, he would naturally pass through the Celestial Talisman Island Sea Region,

Thus, he could return to Celestial Talisman Island for a look and reunite with True Monarch Iron Mountain, Master Qianfu, and others. Speaking of which,

They hadn’t met for several decades.

Besides, the "Fire Cloud Reishi" that had already been nurtured to Tier Four Top-Grade could also be handed over to his main body.

With these thoughts, Zhou Xun had made his decision:

"In that case, I’ll choose the latter and patrol the entire South Sea Territory!"

"I guessed you would choose this way!"

As he spoke, he took out a Jade Talisman and handed it to Zhou Xun, precisely the Million-Mile Communication Jade Talisman he had once borrowed.

"By the way, is there anything else you’d need, brother?"

Zhou Xun casually asked.

"Not really, but when the time comes, my disciple Lingfeng, I do hope Daoist friend will look after him a bit!" True Monarch Qianchuan said.

Lingfeng naturally referred to Wang Lingfeng,

Only now did Zhou Xun understand why True Monarch Qianchuan wanted to notify him,

It was merely to strengthen some connections, so that if any danger arose during the patrol, he could take him along.

Bear in mind, even though the patrol was within the sea regions of human territory,

It wasn’t entirely safe.

Over these decades, several True Monarch Nascent Soul cultivators had fallen there.

For instance, True Monarch Pill Origin, whom Zhou Xun knew, had met the Black Island Demon Emperor and fallen during one of these patrols.

"Wang Xiaoyou and I are old acquaintances, taking care of him is naturally a duty!"

True Monarch Qianchuan, upon hearing this, showed a gratified look and cupped his hands, saying: "Then thank you, Daoist friend. Please be vigilant during this patrol. Should there be any anomalies, report back promptly."

Zhou Xun slightly nodded, responding: "Rest assured, Daoist Brother, I will proceed with caution."

Subsequently, Zhou Xun and True Monarch Qianchuan discussed some details of the patrol and then returned to prepare.

Wang Lingfeng accompanied Zhou Xun as they left the Sea Suppression Hall. Along the way, with a respectful demeanor, he said to Zhou Xun: "During this expedition, I will certainly obey the senior’s orders and dare not slack in the slightest."

Zhou Xun waved his hand

"No need to be so formal. We are familiar. This patrol is to face dangers together."

Upon returning to his abode, Zhou Xun began organizing his treasures,

Pill Origin Wine was essential, given that this patrol would take at least three months round trip, it couldn’t be wasted idly,

At that time, he would just sit quietly atop his mount, heart set on cultivation.

Then, he summoned the Earth Element Beast and Spirit Turtle Red Noon, consulting with them over who was to accompany him out. The task was simple, and he didn’t intend to bring along both.

Upon hearing of Zhou Xun’s departure, both beasts brightened up immediately, eager to accompany him.

Spirit Turtle Red Noon quickly interjected: "Master, please take me on this patrol; I have lived in the South Sea for many years and am extremely familiar with the territory, even within human waters!"

Not willing to agree, Earth Element Beast, whose position as his mount had almost been monopolized by the old turtle since its arrival, reluctantly said:

He had been confined to the Spirit Beast Bag for a long, tiresome period,

Having finally advanced to Demon Emperor, naturally, he wanted to reclaim his place, so he spoke without hesitation:

"Master, my speed is unparalleled, allowing me to swiftly chart the course and alert you in advance before any danger arrives. The slow-moving Spirit Turtle would only lag behind."

"Don’t spout nonsense! My Fire Escape Technique isn’t far behind yours, and besides, my defense is formidable, allowing me to shield the master in crucial moments!"

Spirit Turtle Red Noon retorted defiantly.

"Have you forgotten, I possess the Immortal Body, my defense is no less than your turtle shell..."

The two beasts bickered, their faces flushed with contention.

Zhou Xun furrowed his brows slightly, speaking in a low voice: "Enough, stop arguing. Only one is needed for this patrol, and I will decide."

Only then did the two beasts cease their quarrel, looking expectantly at Zhou Xun, awaiting his decision.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhou Xun said: "Since advancing to Tier Four, the Earth Element Beast hasn’t ventured out. It will accompany me this time,"

Then he turned to Spirit Turtle Red Noon, instructing:

"You stay in the Cave Mansion and guard the place."

The Earth Element Beast gave Spirit Turtle Red Noon a triumphant look. Although Spirit Turtle Red Noon felt somewhat disappointed, it could only comply with Zhou Xun’s arrangement, saying:

"Rest assured, Master, I will guard the Cave Mansion well."

With his choice of mount for the patrol confirmed, Zhou Xun left again.

....

Moments later, Zhou Xun arrived at the entrance of True Monarch Tianci’s Cave Mansion

He took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and sent it inside the Cave Mansion.