Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 683: Chapter 44: Feng Chong: I’ve Become the Earth Element Ancestor! (2)

"Celestial Talisman Island is developing rapidly, and the number of disciples on the island is increasing day by day. A few years ago, they even accepted a disciple with an Earth Spirit Root, who is now apprenticed under the Yuancheng Sect!"

"Earth Spirit Root?"

Zhou Xun couldn’t help but show a hint of interest, looking at Zheng Wang behind Luo Yuancheng,

"Could it be this child?"

Luo Yuancheng quickly pushed Zheng Wang from behind: "Hurry and pay respects to your ancestor!"

Zheng Wang finally came to his senses, looking at Zhou Xun in front of him, who was not much older than himself,

Immediately bowed down in salute, knocking three loud kowtows!

"Disciple... Disciple pays respects to Ancestor!"

"Not bad, let me see!"

Zhou Xun smiled slightly and beckoned,

Zheng Wang immediately walked over, lowered his body, and was grabbed by the wrist by Zhou immediately, who started to examine,

"Not bad, Wood Spirit Root seventy-six points, Yuancheng you have taken a good disciple!"

After speaking, he patted his Storage Bag and took out a two-inch-sized, entirely emerald jade green gourd, handing it over.

"This is a treasure I used in the past, passed down from my master, today I bestow it to you!"

It was the Lifebound Magical Treasure Wood Radiance Gourd of Master White Cloud back in the day.

"Thank you, Ancestor!"

Zheng Wang was overjoyed in his heart, although he couldn’t recognize the specific grade of this item, a Nascent Soul Ancestor’s gift could never be mediocre.

The surrounding Core Formation Cultivators all showed envious expressions,

With their eyesight, they naturally could discern the extraordinariness of this gourd.

After chatting with everyone for a while and learning about the current situation of Celestial Talisman Island, Zhou Xun decided to stay on the island for a short while.

Hearing this, everyone was overjoyed.

Zhou Xun walked towards Celestial Talisman Island, and everyone hurriedly followed.

The scenery on the island remained unchanged, lush and verdant trees.

"Younger Brother Cao, please help settle these subordinates of mine,"

Zhou Xun said, pointing at Wang Lingfeng and others.

"Don’t worry, Daoist Brother!" He had already learned from Zhou Xun that these Core Formation Cultivators all have deep backgrounds,

Making friends with them would be greatly beneficial for him and Celestial Talisman Island,

So he assisted wholeheartedly, arranging personally.

As for Wang Lingfeng and others, their attitude was extremely courteous, as they all heard that Zhou Xun personally referred to Cao Feiyu as ’younger brother,’

showing that their relationship was not ordinary, so they naturally wouldn’t act superior.

...

Returning again to his residence’s Cave Mansion, it had been sealed up,

Zhou Xun reopened it upon returning,

Seeing the unchanged layout from the past, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but feel a thousand emotions.

He said to Luo Yuancheng behind him:

"You have been thoughtful!"

"As long as Master is satisfied!" Luo Yuancheng said with a bow.

In the reception hall, only Luo Yuancheng, Wenn Yue, and Li Daniu were left.

"It has been decades, Brother Zhou is even more impressive than before!" Wenn Yue said softly, with a trace of imperceptible wistfulness in her tone.

Zhou Xun smiled slightly,

"Miss Zhou is likewise; in the future, you may reach Late-Stage Core Formation someday!"

As he spoke, he patted his Storage Bag and took out two Jade Boxes, both containing Purple Essence Pills,

acquired as spoils after killing a certain cultivator.

He handed one to Wenn Yue,

"You are now at the peak of Early-Stage, with this Purple Essence Pill, breaking through should be at your fingertips!"

"Thank you, Brother!" Wenn Yue did not decline and accepted it.

She knew the gap between her and Zhou Xun was indeed too great and had long given up unrealistic thoughts,

but when she saw Zhou Xun again, she couldn’t help but feel a surge in her heart.

The second Purple Essence Pill was handed to Li Daniu.

"Daniu, although your aptitude is somewhat lacking, if you cultivate diligently, along with this Elixir, achieving Middle-Stage in the future is not a small chance, do not slack off!"

Li Daniu, however, waved his hand, refusing,

"Brother’s kindness, I accept it in my heart!"

"But my aptitude is humble, able to form a core is already a great blessing, I dare not seek more!"

"Living out my life on Celestial Talisman Island is my lifelong aspiration,"

"As for this Elixir, better to give it to Daoist Yuancheng!"

Hearing this, Zhou Xun did not insist, as everyone has their own ambitions, so he said to Luo Yuancheng:

"Since that’s the case, you take it!"

"Yes, thank you Master, and thank you Daoist Li!"

Luo Yuancheng made a gesture and stored the Elixir in his Storage Bag.

Zhou Xun looked at Li Daniu, they were all his younger brothers, he couldn’t favor one over the other, after considering for a moment, he took out a Tier Three High-Grade Escape Talisman,

"Alright, since you have no heart for cultivation, take this Escape Talisman as a means to protect yourself!"

"Thank you, Brother!" This time, Li Daniu did not refuse, happily accepting it.

Then, they discussed the Dao once more, but it was mainly Wenn Yue and the others seeking advice, with Zhou Xun answering,

until nightfall, satisfied, he bid farewell and left, evidently, the guidance from a True Monarch Nascent Soul benefited them greatly.

As for Luo Yuancheng, he was left behind by Zhou Xun,

as a disciple, Zhou Xun rarely had the opportunity to teach, now staying on Celestial Talisman Island, he naturally had to fulfill his duty as a master.

"Master!"

The young man bowed to the ground, paying a great salute once more.

"Come over here!" Zhou Xun pointed to the stone table beside him, Luo Yuancheng was puzzled, but still obediently walked over.

"Take out your Talisman Paper and Talisman Pen, let me see how your Talisman Dao Skill has progressed!" Zhou Xun said with a smile.

"Yes!"

Luo Yuancheng patted his Storage Bag, and several strands of Spirit Light flew out, landing on the stone table.

A Talisman Pen, Spirit Ink, and a stack of Tier Three Talisman Paper.

Over the years, he had been diligently studying Talisman Dao Skill and had reached Low-Grade Peak, just a step away from Middle-Grade,

now was the perfect time to showcase his talent in front of his master.

The young man sat upright, left hand unfolding the Talisman Paper, right hand picking up the Talisman Pen, lightly dipping into the Spirit Ink, began to draw!

The brush danced like a dragon and snake, completing in one go!

The Spiritual Energy Circuit was instantly completed!

The young man picked up the half-finished Talisman, handing it to Zhou Xun,

"Please, Master, give me guidance!"

Zhou Xun took it over, observing carefully,

"Not bad... the lines are uniform and beautiful, the spiritual power flows smoothly, in Tier Three Low-Grade Talismans, it’s a rare premium!"

"It seems you haven’t been slacking over these years!"

He then took out a stack of Tier Three Middle-Grade Talisman Paper,

"Try the Tier Three Middle-Grade Talisman!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the young man followed instruction, picked up the Talisman Pen, and began drawing again!

He chose the Firebird Talisman he was most familiar with,

Yet just as he finished, the Talisman flickered and extinguished, suddenly a wisp of blue smoke rose, turning into a flame, burning it to ashes in an instant.

"With your level, you’re only a layer of window paper away from Middle-Grade, let me show you how it’s done!"

Saying that, Zhou Xun walked over, picked up Luo Yuancheng’s Talisman Pen, dipped it into the Spirit Ink,

and began drawing the Firebird Talisman,

This time, Zhou Xun’s drawing was much slower, patiently explaining at each crucial point,

taking about half a stick of incense’s time to finish,

more than several times the usual.

However, this hands-on teaching gave Luo Yuan a sense of understanding, as he sat down with eyes closed, seemingly digesting the content.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun smiled slightly, didn’t disturb him, and returned to the bedroom to rest.

Early the next morning, when Zhou Xun stepped out of the bedroom door, Luo Yuancheng was still sitting cross-legged in the hall,

Suddenly——

He opened his eyes, a look of enlightenment appeared,

grabbing the Talisman Pen,

he started drawing.

The brush danced like a dragon and snake, completing in one go, the Firebird Talisman successfully drawn.

Luo Yuancheng was overjoyed, busy saluting:

"Thank you, Master, for your guidance!"

"Make sure to solidify your progress!" Zhou Xun instructed, then walked out of the Cave Mansion’s door, his body becoming ethereal, wandering leisurely on the island.

After staying for another day, on the third day, Zhou Xun set out to leave.

"Master, are you displeased with this disciple’s unfilial conduct, why not stay a little longer!" Luo Yuancheng pleaded on his knees.

"There is no never-ending feast, I will return on my way back!" Zhou Xun said with a smile.

"The disciple awaits Master!"

Subsequently, Zhou Xun set off again, heading to Ringless Island.

....

One day later, at Ringless Island,

When the silhouette of the Earth Element Beast reappeared, the cultivators of Ringless Island knew that Zhou Xun had arrived,

They immediately went to report to True Monarch Iron Mountain’s Cave Mansion.

The Earth Element Beast had advanced to Demon Emperor, what a great commotion it caused, as they approached the sea area of Ringless Island,

True Monarch Iron Mountain was already aware,

At this time, he was in Zhou Xun’s Celestial Secret Cave Mansion, enjoying tea and discussing the Dao.