Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Eastern Wilderness Cultivation Realm,

Wangchuan Lake, Lake Heart Island.

Zhou Xun arrived at Song Yiqing’s Cave Mansion,

"Husband, what brings you here!" Over the years, since Song Yiqing switched to cultivating the "Spirit Control Scripture", she had been diligently practicing,

now her cultivation level had been raised to Third-Layer Foundation Establishment.

"I will be leaving for a while, so the household will be in your hands for now!" Zhou Xun patted Song Yiqing’s jade-white fingers.

Now that she possessed the Celestial Grade Bloodline Lifebound Spirit Beast, the Crimson Flame Simurgh, her cultivation progress was rapid, not inferior to a Celestial Spirit Root cultivator.

And she herself exuded a bit more confident aura.

"How long will you be gone this time, husband?" Song Yiqing asked.

"It could be as short as one or two years, or as long as three to five years!" Zhou Xun thought for a moment and replied.

This time, he was heading to the Central Continent. After forming the Core, he still needed to head to the northern part of the Chaotic Domain to compete for the Dragon Blood Holy Fruit.

Even if everything went smoothly, it would take at least more than a year.

Of course, his true body would eventually return to Wangchuan Lake, and he wouldn’t consider leaving until he had cultivated to the Peak Core Formation Stage.

After all, the Eastern Wilderness was sufficient for Zhou Xun’s cultivation at least until the Nascent Soul Stage,

plus, without Nascent Soul cultivators here, Zhou Xun’s safety was more assured with his strength.

His main goal was for his true body to develop safely inside while his avatar struck hard outside.

"So long, can’t you take me with you?" Song Yiqing pleaded.

Since she became Zhou Xun’s concubine at eighteen, she had never been separated from Zhou Xun for such a long time.

Although there were times when they were in seclusion and couldn’t meet for a year,

She knew then that Zhou Xun was close by, unlike now when he was traveling far away, providing a different sense of security.

"There are important matters this time, and I’m afraid I cannot take you along!" Zhou Xun shook his head.

Bringing Song Yiqing, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, to the Central Continent held no benefit.

"Then, husband, please come back soon!" Song Yiqing nodded. Zhou Xun had made up his mind, so all she had to do was comply.

"While I’m away, look after the ’Cyan Gold Dragon Carp’ and the ’Profound Armor Armadillo’!"

Over the years, these two Spirit Beasts under Zhou Xun had progressed rapidly, now only a sliver away from Tier Two Peak and soon capable of breaking through to Tier Three.

"By the way, I plan to carry out this trip secretly and officially announce I’m entering seclusion. Should anyone come looking for me, you’ll handle it all!"

"Husband, rest assured!" Song Yiqing nodded.

Song Yiqing’s current status at Wangchuan Lake was unmatched except by Core Formation Cultivator Xing Huai’an, so handling such matters was naturally not an issue.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun nodded in satisfaction.

"Husband!" At this moment, Song Yiqing called to Zhou Xun,

her voice melodious like a clear spring; her eyes sultry, naturally seductive!

Seeing this, Zhou Xun naturally understood Song Yiqing’s intentions. At the moment of parting, how could they not have a good moment of intimacy!

"Hahaha!" Zhou Xun laughed heartily, scooped Song Yiqing up in his arms.

Song Yiqing wrapped her arms around Zhou Xun’s neck, her beautiful feet like icy jade, swaying with his strides.

Afterward, they entered the bedroom,

Zhou Xun’s thoughts moved, the door closed automatically, and restrictions arose.

Over the subsequent seven days, Zhou Xun did not leave.

Bedroom, living room, cultivation room, kitchen...

Above the ground, below the ground...

All bore witness to the sweat shed by the two!

In the bedroom, Song Yiqing lay at Zhou Xun’s elbow, the lingering blush on her face told of the previous madness.

One must admit, after the cultivation improvement, Song Yiqing had become more alluring.

After a moment of intimacy, Zhou Xun rose, a wave of his fingers, and the scattered robes instantly draped over him,

revealing the image of an elegant young master.

"You should cultivate well. I should also set off!" Patting Song Yiqing’s shoulder, Zhou Xun strode out the room.

Soon after, above Wangchuan Lake, a concealed escape light flew out, speeding toward the direction of the Hundred Savage Mountain’s Teleportation Array.

...

On another side, after another ten days’ flight, the avatar finally arrived at Nanxia Immortal City.

It had been nearly three years since he last left here.

Seizing the rare occasion to enter the city, Zhou Xun decided to visit several major commerce houses,

hoping to find something useful to him.

The Thunder Element Essence was previously obtained from news by the shopkeeper of a commerce house.

Aside from that, Zhou Xun wished to try his luck regarding finding suitable Wood Attribute Magical Treasure materials.

It wouldn’t be long before his true body formed the Inner Core, after which he would need to start refining his Lifebound Magical Treasure.

Since he was in Nanxia Immortal City, it was just the right time to see if there were any appropriate materials to make some early preparations.

Generally, a Core Formation cultivator’s true power only manifested after refining a Lifebound Magical Treasure, truly instilling fear in countless cultivators.

Furthermore, the earlier the magical treasure is refined, the better it can be nurtured in the dantian, growing more potent over time.

The current power of the Profound Thunder Sword his avatar used was greatly related to Elder Zhao’s centuries of nurturing.

As for what sort of Lifebound Magical Treasure to refine, Zhou Xun was also contemplating.

In his Lifebound Technique, "Spirit Wood True Technique", several methods for refining magical treasures were recorded.

"Cyan Emperor Seal!"

This treasure required five kinds of Spirit Wood as primary materials for mixed refinement. Of course, there’s no strict requirement on the types of Spirit Wood, and the higher the grade of the Spirit Wood, the stronger the treasure’s eventual power.

The Cyan Emperor Seal could simultaneously attack and defend, and its power could be enhanced by cooperation with the Lifebound Spirit Plant, increasing its might by threefold.

The stronger the Lifebound Spirit Plant, the higher the power when cooperating with the Cyan Emperor Seal.

"God-Beating Whip!"

This treasure requires Tier Three or higher Dragon-Slaying Vine and Soul Shocking Wood as primary materials, mixed with three other Spirit Woods as supplementary materials for refining,

The God-Beating Whip contained armor-piercing and soul-suppressing effects, where a single strike could often damage ordinary cultivators’ magical treasures, disrupt their divine souls, rendering them powerless in resistance.

It was the nemesis of Body Refining Cultivators!

"Cyan Yuan Sword!"

This treasure, a set of nine, required Tier Three or higher Spirit Bamboo as primary material, supplemented by sharp Geng Metal to be refined!

Once unleashed, the sword exhibited extreme sharpness, impenetrable by ordinary magical treasures.

It was the nemesis of various Spiritual Light Shields!

In addition, there were "Cyan Wood Cauldron", "Nine Radiance Gourd", "Cyan Yuan Sword", "Dragon Roar Shield!"

All were exceptionally powerful magical treasures, making Zhou Xun highly excited.

For instance, the God-Beating Whip, since Zhou Xun was a Body Refining Cultivator, wielding this treasure in conjunction with the instant teleportation ability of the Purple Sky True Thunder Array,

with one whip strike, would shatter the shield, and shock the divine soul!

Such might was truly alarming.

Similarly, the Cyan Yuan Sword, akin to his Extreme Blade, was the epitome of sharpness, and when all nine swords were unleashed, none dared to block.

However, after much thought, Zhou Xun ultimately chose the Cyan Emperor Seal.

Although this treasure was not as invincible in battle as "Cyan Yuan Sword" and "God-Beating Whip", its ability to enhance itself by cooperating with the Lifebound Spirit Plant,

was what enticed Zhou Xun immensely.

One must know, his true body’s Lifebound Spirit Plant was that peculiar Lotus Seed.