Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 685: Chapter 45: Lake Heart Island’s Current State, Farewell to True Monarch Iron Mountain (2)

"Greetings, True Monarch Iron Mountain!"

A group of Core Formation Cultivators all bowed in salute.

"I see these people are brimming with Spiritual Power and Essence Qi, yet they look so very young,"

"Brother, where did you find so many potential subordinates!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain swept his gaze, clicking his tongue in wonder.

"They’re just those old fellows from the Immortal City who pushed them onto me!" Zhou Xun shook his head, appearing somewhat helpless.

"It seems that brother’s position in the Immortal City is not low!" Iron Mountain True Monarch said in surprise.

He guessed that Zhou Xun must have been thriving in Sea Suppression Immortal City, otherwise he would not have gained the recognition of so many fellow Cultivators.

Unless you are strong enough and assured to lead your sect’s disciples well, who would entrust such a large number of people to your charge,

knowing that patrolling the entire South Sea Territory is not so smooth sailing.

Zhou Xun waved his hand and said, "Daoist Brother overpraises me, it’s all just by chance. In the Immortal City, I’m also burdened with numerous affairs, which is not easy."

True Monarch Iron Mountain laughed heartily and said, "Brother Zhou, there’s no need to be modest. To earn the attention of those old folks in the Immortal City, you must have something extraordinary. Come, let’s head to the island; I’ve already prepared a feast, today we must drink heartily, Brother Zhou."

The two went straight to True Monarch Iron Sand’s Cave Mansion,

as for Zhou Xun’s subordinates, naturally, they were entertained by the Core Formation Cultivators of Ringless Island.

...

Upon arriving at the reception hall, indeed a table was already set here, with all sorts of delicious Spiritual Food, Spirit Wine, and Spirit Fruit filling the table.

The lowest of them is at Tier Three High-Grade Level, extremely rare,

if the outside Cultivators saw this, they would surely be envious.

"Come, Brother, please!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain personally pulled out a chair for Zhou Xun,

Zhou Xun was not reserved and sat down directly, while Feng Chong stood by his side,

responsible for pouring wine and serving dishes for the two.

"It’s been many years since we last met, and Feng Chong has also advanced to the Demon Emperor Realm; brother, now you have two Great Demon Emperors under your command, right!"

"Throughout the entire Central Continent, there aren’t many like this!"

"Truly envy-inducing for us!"

Looking at the loyal Earth Element Beast Feng Chong, Iron Mountain True Monarch couldn’t help but feel emotional and show a hint of envy,

The Earth Element Beast is extremely fast, with a majestic appearance, making it a top choice as a mount,

Now having reached Tier Four, it can usually transform into human form, to handle household chores and take care of Spirit Grass and Spirit Medicine no problem,

Even when encountering an enemy, it can serve as a powerful ally.

Who wouldn’t want a Spirit Beast like this?

"Hahaha, Daoist Brother, if interested, I have a piece of the Beast Taming Heart Method I can share with you!"

Zhou Xun said nonchalantly.

After all, the "Spirit Control Scripture" in his possession is the heritage of the Spirit Control Sect, he wouldn’t hesitate to give it away.

"Forget it, forget it, I’ve already expended great effort on the artifact refining technique, I can’t spare any energy for the Beast Taming path as well!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain waved his hand, he was just expressing his emotion, he wouldn’t truly enjoy beast taming.

Moreover, encountering a Spirit Beast with top-notch talent and loyalty isn’t easy,

unless you forcefully subdue a Tier Four Demon Emperor through strength like Zhou Xun, but his own strength is average, he naturally can’t do such a thing,

if starting from Low-Tier training, setting aside the time and resource costs, just the 90% mortality rate of the Transformation Thunder Tribulation makes him step back.

Not everyone has the same good fortune as Zhou Xun.

Then the two immediately discussed the current situation.

"Nowadays the South Sea situation is unpredictable, though the Human and Demon Races have temporarily ceased fighting, I believe, the two races are bound for war!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain expressed his concern.

"I think the same, the conflicts between the two races have accumulated for thousands of years, without a real grand war, neither side will be content!"

Zhou Xun nodded, continuing to ask:

"I wonder how things have been on this Ringless Island in recent years?"

"Our location is remote, since that Demon Shark attack years ago, no Tier Four Demon Beast has shown up here again, sometimes there are some Tier Three Beast Tides, which Xu Ziling and Lan Yanping can handle,"

"I don’t even need to make an appearance!"

"To speak of it, these decades have been quite peaceful!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain thought for a moment and answered.

"Sea Suppression Immortal City is at the heart of the Human-Demon standoff, I can clearly feel that despite these decades of ceasefire, the two races are stirring once more,"

"Daoist Brother, while alone guarding this place, should make more preparations!"

Zhou Xun advised.

After discussing some matters of duty, Zhou Xun completed his task as a Traveling Envoy.

"By the way, before coming here, I met Daoist Brother Tianci once, he has two items for me to give you,"

"A letter and a Fire Attribute Tier Four Demon Beast Core!"

Saying that, he took out the Jade Scroll and Demon Pill, placing them on the stone table between them,

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Iron Mountain was delighted, immediately opening the Jade Box containing the Inner Core,

the moment it was exposed, the temperature in the entire reception hall instantly rose several degrees,

showing just how abundant its Fire Spirit Power was.

"It’s really it, many thanks for this trip, Brother. With this Inner Core, I can brew some Pill Origin Wine once more,"

"Unfortunately, it will take several years to fully mature, otherwise, you could take some!"

"I still have quite a bit of Pill Origin Wine, but thank you for your kind offer!"

"There’s one more thing, I need your advice on!" Zhou Xun said, opening his mouth.

A pair of palm-sized wings, entirely purple and crystal-like, flew out,

thunder arcs flickering around.

"This is the Flying Treasure I refined, the Thunderbolt Wings!"

"This treasure now is only at the Middle-Grade level, though its speed remains extremely fast, among Nascent Soul Cultivators, it’s considered average; I wonder if brother has a way to upgrade it to a higher level!"

This was one of Zhou Xun’s purposes for his visit.

In Sea Suppression Immortal City there aren’t a lack of Tier Four Refiners, even Tier Four Middle-Grade exists.

But Thunderbolt Wings is almost like a half-Lifebound Magical Treasure, capable of being nurtured within the body,

naturally requiring a trustworthy Artifact Refiner,

thus True Monarch Iron Mountain is the best choice.

"Let me see!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain said, forming a spell, pointing at Thunderbolt Wings, instantly a thunder arc countered back,

then he started a meticulous inspection.

A moment later, True Monarch Iron Mountain withdrew the spell, frowning slightly, "Brother Zhou, your Thunderbolt Wings is exquisitely refined, upgrading it by a level is quite difficult."

Zhou Xun showed a solemn expression, asked, "Daoist Brother, feel free to say, what materials are needed, and how confident are you?"

"If it won’t work, then I can only nurture it slowly for it to upgrade by itself!"

Due to its special refining method, Thunderbolt Wings can also be enhanced like a Lifebound Magical Treasure,

but this takes an extremely long time,

According to Zhou Xun’s estimate, relying solely on nurturing, to elevate it to High-Grade would take at least over four hundred years,

For ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators, it might be possible to wait,

But for someone as exceptionally talented as Zhou Xun, it’s more like a mere side dish.

Four hundred years, enough for him to cultivate from Qi Cultivation to Nascent Soul multiple times over.

True Monarch Iron Mountain pondered for a moment, said, "To bring these Thunderbolt Wings to High-Grade Magical Treasure level, I have two options,"

"The first and simplest is to find a pair of wings from a Tier Four Thunder Attribute Demon Bird, refine them into it, then it can smoothly upgrade to High-Grade,"

"This method not only preserves its original structure but also enhances its potential, considered the best approach,"

"The second is to forcibly upgrade with Tier Four Thunder Attribute Materials, this method’s advantage is materials are easier to find, and once refined it immediately reaches High-Grade,"

"The downside is, whatever grade it is refined to, that’s what it remains, unless it is reforged!"

"Thank you, Daoist Brother!" Zhou Xun nodded, after pondering, he decided to go with the first option.

With hundreds of Demon Emperors from the South Sea Demon Race congregating here, he believes, among them, there must be some Thunder Attribute Demon Birds,

upon returning to Sea Suppression Immortal City, he will have someone inquire on his behalf.

The two then discussed several cultivation topics, continuing until late into the night.

For the next few days, no one set out.

As for Zhou Xun, he quietly left Ringless Island long ago, heading to meet his main body.