Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 238: Chapter 168: Unlucky Xing Huai’an!

The skull was extremely hard, and Zhou Xun exhausted his ingenuity to open it. The moment it opened, a golden, fist-sized round pearl appeared before his eyes.

Zhou Xun took it out and held it in his hand, feeling a warm sensation.

”This is a Demon Beast Core!”

”A Tier Three Middle-Grade Demon Beast Core!”

Zhou Xun was overjoyed.

At this level, Zhou Xun speculated, even the Grand Elder of the Cloud Light Sect likely didn’t have one.

After all, the Grand Elder of the Cloud Light Sect was only in the Middle-Stage of True Core himself. While defeating a beast of the same level was easy, killing it was probably not so possible.

Finally, the entire Demon Bear was fully processed.

Zhou Xun then began processing the Snow Fox Great Demon.

Using the same procedure.

Acquiring one Tier Three Low-Grade Demon Pill, a piece of Snow Fox Fur, and other top-notch Demon Beast Materials such as claws, fangs, and whiskers.

The harvest this time exceeded his expectations.

Zhou Xun had previously attended the Core Formation Cultivators’ Exchange Meeting in Fengg Country and had a clear understanding of the value of Tier Three Treasures.

Just the two Tier Three Demon Pills alone, Zhou Xun estimated, would be worth at least a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, with no market even if someone had the price.

Not to mention the other materials, which at least amounted to a harvest of three hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Unfortunately, that Cyan Snake Great Demon escaped.

Given the bloodline cultivation of the Qing Yu Demon King, the value of its remains would probably surpass the combined value of the Demon Bear and Snow Fox.

After processing everything, Zhou Xun meditated and adjusted his breath for a moment, then swiftly headed towards the direction of Wangchuan Lake.

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Xing Huai’an, after leaving the Tower Ship, chose to head south.

As Master White Cloud’s most valued disciple, the treasures on him were naturally top-notch.

Solely in terms of wealth, even compared to Master Yufeng, he probably was no less impressive.

Even exceeding by much in some life-saving treasures.

After flying for a short while, he saw the huge commotion coming from White Cloud Immortal City.

Xing Huai’an froze, gazing with a sorrowful face towards White Cloud Immortal City.

He knew the secret of the Mountain Protection Array of White Cloud Immortal City, combined with Master White Cloud’s parting words as he left.

And the two Storage Bags on him, filled with treasures accumulated over a century in the Immortal City.

He instantly guessed that Master White Cloud had self-destructed the Spirit Vein, perishing together with the group of Demon Beasts.

”Master... I will surely rebuild White Cloud Immortal City and make it prosper!”

Xing Huai’an murmured softly, bowing heavily in the direction of White Cloud Mountain three times.

Then he directed his Flying Spiritual Artifact to rush towards the south.

Meanwhile, the other two Fake Pill Cultivators of the Cloud Light Sect, after Master White Cloud publicly announced the retreat, also left the South City Wall with the gathered dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Along the way, they encountered relentless pursuit and interception by beast groups.

Fortunately, with the two Fake Pill Cultivators there, and despite the large numbers of pursuing beasts, the highest cultivation level among them was no more than three Tier Two High-Grade Demon Beasts.

Fighting as they retreated, the two Fake Pill Cultivators, with the only remaining Foundation Establishment Cultivator, finally escaped the encirclement of the beast group.

Then they rushed towards the south.

This direction happened to coincide with Xing Huai’an’s choice.

After flying for half a day without seeing any trace of Demon Beasts,

Xing Huai’an chose a desolate mountain and landed, taking out a Tier Two High-Grade Qi Recovery Pill to consume, beginning to meditate and adjust his breath.

The extended high-speed flight had consumed a great deal of mana.

Restoring his condition completely before setting off was the proper way.

Time passed by bit by bit, and the mana in Xing Huai’an’s body quickly recovered, reaching nine-tenths in less than three hours.

”Just half an hour more, and I will be on my way again!”

Just then, three figures flew from the sky in the distance, their route precisely overlapping with the desolate mountain Xing Huai’an was on.

From afar, the two Fake Pill Cultivators saw the figure on the desolate mountain.

”Senior Brother Yun Feng, there’s someone there. Shall we avoid them?”

The middle-aged Fake Pill Cultivator from Cloud Light Sect suggested.

”It’s a human cultivator, not a Demon Beast, what’s there to be afraid of!” The elder referred to as Senior Brother Yun Feng shook his head, not intending to change the route.

In the territory of Xui Country, there was no one the Cloud Light Sect feared.

Soon enough, as the three of them drew closer to the desolate mountain, they finally saw the face of the cultivator on the mountain.

”Isn’t that Master White Cloud’s disciple, Xing Huai’an?” The middle-aged man recognized Xing Huai’an’s appearance.

”Xing Huai’an? Master White Cloud’s most valued disciple, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator most likely to advance to True Core in White Cloud Immortal City?”

With Cloud Light Sect’s power, they naturally knew of this person’s talent.

”This person has extremely high talent. If Master White Cloud were still around, it would be another thing. Now that White Cloud Immortal City has fallen, we cannot let Xing Huai’an grow smoothly!”

”If we’ve encountered him, it can only be considered his bad luck. Junior Brother Fang Xu, let’s take him down together!”

”Alright!” The middle-aged man nodded.

At this time, Xing Huai’an also noticed the presence of the three from the Cloud Light Sect.

”Master Yun Feng, Master Fang Xu, and Li Wanshan of the Cloud Light Sect!”

”Why did I run into them here!”

Xing Huai’an felt alert immediately.

Though the Cloud Light Sect had supported their White Cloud Immortal City before, it was against a common great enemy.

Now that White Cloud Immortal City was destroyed, they had no further need to provide support and might be unkind to him.

After all, he was well aware of Master Yufeng’s deeds.

”No, I have to leave quickly!”

Instantly, his figure flashed as he took out a Magical Artifact and fled towards the northeast.

”Thinking of running, no way!” Master Yun Feng snorted coldly, immediately chasing with Escape Light.

Master Fang Xu did likewise.

After half an hour, they finally caught up with Xing Huai’an.

”Daoist Xing, why run? The beast tide is rampant and dangerous. Why not travel together!”

Master Yun Feng’s face was expressionless, with a hint of threat.

”Oh, it’s Senior Yun Feng and Senior Fang Xu. I didn’t recognize you just now. However, my master ordered me to deliver a message to Master Nanyue, so I won’t travel with you. Farewell!”

Xing Huai’an said softly, his hand simultaneously clutching two Tier Three Talismans.

”Wait...”

The moment Master Yun Feng spoke, Xing Huai’an hurled the two Talismans.

Instantly, a large firestorm poured down on the two of them.

”You treacherous thief!”

Master Fang Xu shouted, summoning a red long blade and slashing towards Xing Huai’an.

”Tier Three Low-Grade Magical Treasure!”

Xing Huai’an’s expression turned grim.

He summoned a Tier Three Defense Talisman to block it.

”Not lacking in treasures!”

Master Yun Feng’s eyes lit up, then looked painfully at the activated Talismans.

With a wave of his hand, a blue-gold claw flew forth, enlarging to several zhang in size, clawing towards Xing Huai’an.

This was yet another Tier Three Low-Grade Magical Treasure.

Seeing this, Xing Huai’an knew he had to fight desperately. With a slap on his Storage Bag, he took out a Golden Seal.

He activated a Secret Technique, forcibly elevating his cultivation.

Then he hurled the Golden Seal towards the middle-aged Fake Pill Cultivator.

”Petty trick!”

The middle-aged man scoffed, waving his hand as a red shield solidified in the air, blocking in front of the Golden Seal.

Seeing this, Xing Huai’an sneered, retreating as he softly whispered the word ”explode!”

A massive explosion resounded, the Golden Seal instantly self-destructed.

A tremendous force swept over the middle-aged man, instantly claiming his life.

And Xing Huai’an’s face turned pale.

To drive this Magical Treasure, he had forcibly elevated his cultivation, and coupled with the Magical Treasure’s self-destruction, suffered backlash.

But eliminating one Fake Pill Cultivator was worth it.

Otherwise, facing the siege from two Fake Pill Cultivators, he’d have no chance of survival.

As he retreated hastily, not glancing back, he summoned his Flying Spiritual Artifact and fled to the distance.

And the direction he fled coincidentally overlapped with the mountain where Zhou Xun was located.