Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 364: Chapter 112: The Many Facets of the World

”Zhou Xun formed a Core?”

”Uncle, are you saying Zhou Xun, Junior Brother Zhou Xun?”

Xing Huai’an asked in disbelief.

”Yes, that’s him!”

Master Nanyue sighed.

He couldn’t help but recall the talented young man in formations back in those days at Wangchuan Lake.

Originally, he thought Zhou was only talented in alchemy and formations, but unexpectedly his cultivation talent was even higher.

Breaking through to Core Formation at the age of seventy and defeating a late-stage Core Formation cultivator at over eighty.

Even today’s master of Tianhan City, Eastern Wilderness’s number one cultivator, Master Tianci, couldn’t compare.

It seems such a remarkable individual only exists in scriptures.

”But, when we were leaving, wasn’t he just at middle-stage Foundation Establishment? How did he form a Core so quickly!”

If it weren’t Master Nanyue telling him this news, he would have thought the other was joking and would’ve driven him out.

After all, it’s only been twenty years since they left Wangchuan Lake.

In just over twenty years, from entering middle-stage Foundation Establishment to directly reaching Core Formation Stage.

Even a Celestial Spirit Root cultivator couldn’t be this fast!

He even doubted if such a person’s existence could be found in any scripture.

”I suspect, when we left Wangchuan Lake, his cultivation might not have been as simple as middle-stage Foundation Establishment, thus it makes sense!”

”Moreover, your junior brother not only formed a Core but also has achievements in defeating late-stage Core Formation cultivators!”

”This matter, I learned from Master Tianci, it should be true!”

He then recounted the event of Celestial Feather Sect’s invasion, and how Zhou Xun turned the tide, defeated the sect’s Grand Elder, and drove away the outsiders.

”Seems like soon, there will be news from Celestial Feather Sect!”

Speaking of this, his face was still filled with emotion.

Originally juniors he greatly valued suddenly turned into a person of equal standing with him, such a difference is hard to express.

”This... this is just... unbelievable!” Even Xing Huai’an couldn’t find a word to describe it!

The junior brother once under their protection suddenly grew into a powerful cultivator surpassing their master.

”When I heard this news, I also found it unbelievable, but this is the truth, and we were likely deceived by this junior brother of yours!”

”However, given his talent, it’s also beneficial for us!”

”After all, our Tianhan City is not a place at peace!”

As someone deeply trusted by Master Nanyue, he had some understanding of the current situation in Tianhan City.

The status Tianhan City holds today is inseparable from the influence of Master Nanyue, one of the four major Loose Cultivators of the Eastern Wilderness.

Yet, the four of them have lived for over four hundred years!

And the next generation hasn’t grown up yet.

Or rather, there isn’t a master like Master Tianci among them capable of suppressing the six major sects of Zhao Country.

Back then, Master Nanyue eagerly invited Zhou Xun, hoping for Zhou to take over his position in the future!

”As for our junior brother, we know he’s not fond of conflict. Back then at Wangchuan Lake Daoist Field, he stayed in seclusion for twenty years. Someone of such a disposition may not be willing to travel to our Zhao Country!” Xing Huai’an said with a bitter smile.

”No matter, just deliver this letter to him. Once he reads it, he will naturally come!”

Master Nanyue said, taking out a letter and handing it to Xing Huai’an.

With Zhou Xun’s extraordinary talent, he must have discovered something upon forming his Core. It’s hard to believe he wouldn’t be interested in the secrets of the Eastern Wilderness from back then!

Xing Huai’an took the letter and stored it in his storage bag.

”By the way, Uncle, I have one more request!”

Hearing this, Master Nanyue sighed.

He naturally understood Xing Huai’an’s thoughts.

Before his demise, his friend Master White Cloud had advised Xing Huai’an and the others to restore White Cloud Immortal City.

This had almost become an obsession for Xing, which was also why he was able to form a Core so quickly.

Even if he didn’t allow Xing to deliver the letter this time, he would have said goodbye soon.

”I know your thoughts, but the White Cloud Spiritual Vein has been damaged and can’t be restored without hundreds of years!”

Master Nanyue advised.

”With both my assistance and Junior Brother Zhou as core formation cultivators, rebuilding White Cloud Immortal City isn’t a difficult task. Please, Uncle, grant us permission!”

”After improving the Immortal City, I will once again serve by your side!”

Xing Huai’an said.

”Sigh, once back in Xui Country, remember to cultivate diligently!”

”Thank you, Uncle!”

...

After returning to the cave mansion, Xing Huai’an immediately gathered Zhou Buqi, Lv Qingyuan, and other fellow disciples.

”Junior Brother Xing, is what you said true, Junior Brother Zhou has really formed a Core!”

When the others heard about Zhou Xun’s core formation, they all showed expressions of disbelief.

Seeing their reactions, Xing Huai’an wasn’t surprised because he had been the same upon first hearing the news.

”This was personally stated by Junior Martial Uncle Nanyue, and even verified by Elder Tianci himself!”

Xing Huai’an added.

Upon hearing the names of Master Nanyue and Master Tianci, the others began to believe.

”But... but Junior Brother Zhou was only at middle-stage Foundation Establishment back then. Even with fast cultivation, he should only be at late-stage Foundation now!”

Yuan Pan’er still couldn’t believe it.

”Junior Martial Uncle Nanyue speculated that Junior Brother Zhou had likely reached Foundation Establishment Peak back then and condensed a true pill after our departure!”

Xing Huai’an explained.

”Without a Crystal Condensing Pill, how did he form a Core?”

Yuan Pan’er continued to ask.

Upon hearing this, Xing Huai’an did not answer, but he had some guesses in his heart.

”No matter what, Junior Brother Zhou’s Core Formation is real. Because of this, I plan to return to Xui Country, so I asked you all to come for a discussion!”

”That’s great, we can finally go back. With you and Junior Brother Zhou, two True Pill Cultivators, our White Cloud Immortal City will surely be rebuilt and even more glorious!”

Yuan Pan’er said happily.

”Indeed, going back at this time is truly a good opportunity!” Zhou Buqi nodded.

Besides, only Tian Yu agreed.

As for Lv Qingyuan, Zuo Qifan, Ding Jiehe, and others, they remained silent.

Seeing this, Zhou Buqi and Xing Huai’an sighed.

Compared to Xui Country, Tianhan City is many times more prosperous, and furthermore, the Spirit Veins here are Tier Three Top-Grade, with countless Treasures of Heaven and Earth.

It’s normal for them not to want to return to Xui Country.

After all, not everyone can give up immediate benefits for a vague promise.

At this moment, Yuan Pan’er noticed the oddity in the scene and turned her gaze towards Lv Qingyuan:

”Senior Brother Lv...”

”Little Junior Sister, my Lv Family has already taken root in Tianhan City. As for Xui Country... Xui Country’s Nine Abysses, it might be difficult to move!”

Lv Qingyuan dared not look directly into Yuan Pan’er’s eyes!

Yuan Pan’er was very angry, then turned her gaze to Zuo Qifan:

”Senior Brother Zuo...”

”Junior Sister, I am already over a hundred and seventy years old, stuck at Foundation Establishment Peak for nearly thirty years,”

”If I return to Xui Country, I’m afraid I’ll never have the chance to break through to Core Formation in this lifetime!”

Zuo Qifan sighed.

Yuan Pan’er directly ignored him and turned to Ding Jiehe.

Ding Jiehe lowered his head and said nothing, but his attitude was clear.

Seeing this, Yuan Pan’er was about to speak to question them, but Xing Huai’an’s voice suddenly rang out.

”Senior Sister! The benefits of staying here are real; wait for them to break through before inviting them back!”

He had anticipated this scene long ago, as the saying goes, each person has their own aspirations.

Furthermore, whether White Cloud Immortal City can be rebuilt does not depend on just a few of them; he has already broken through to Core Formation.

He is confident that even if it’s just him alone, he can rebuild White Cloud Immortal City!

Lv Qingyuan and the others felt extremely awkward and thus bid farewell with cupped fists!

After they left, Yuan Pan’er looked angrily at Xing Huai’an:

”Junior Brother, why did you stop me from questioning them!”

”Junior Sister, each person has their own aspirations, especially when it concerns their future prospects and fortune. Let them be!” At this moment, Zhou Buqi advised.

At this time, Zhou Buqi’s hair and beard were all white, his face full of age spots, and a visible air of old age.

Clearly, he was nearing the end of his lifespan.

In fact, he had already reached his lifespan limit, but Master Nanyue gifted him a Quasi-Third Tier Longevity Pill, extending his life for over twenty more years.

”Senior Brother, I just... just thought of that tough time when the beast tide came, we got through it, and now that White Cloud Immortal City is about to be rebuilt, they just give up like this, I... can’t comprehend it!”

Yuan Pan’er’s voice was somewhat low.

”They don’t want to go back, but we will. These old bones of mine must be buried in the White Cloud Mountain Range!” Zhou Buqi said, looking in the direction of Xui Country.

...

Three days later, after Xing Huai’an and the others had packed everything, they set off to return to Xui Country with Yuan Pan’er and Zhou Buqi.

When they came, they traveled from Yue Country to Yean Country, and finally to Zhao Country.

But now that the Hundred Thousand Swamp has dissipated, he decided to enter Yean Country directly from southern Zhao Country, then cross the Hundred Thousand Swamp, back to Xui Country.

...

At the same time, at Wangchuan Lake.

Since returning from the Cloud Light Sect, Zhou Xun’s days had become peaceful.

His cultivation, cultivation skills, and Body Refining Technique were all gradually improving.

Every day after completing his daily cultivation, Zhou Xun would go to Jingxin Pavilion to enjoy tea and the scenery, living a very leisurely life.

On this day,

Zhou Xun sat cross-legged with over a dozen Tier Two Middle-Grade Puppet Beasts scattered around him.

There were monkey-shaped ones, lizard-shaped ones, tiger-shaped ones, each different from the other.

Recently, Zhou Xun personally went to Fengg Country and stayed at Master Hu Kui’s cave mansion for half a month, sharing all the issues he had encountered during this period.

With Master Hu Kui’s explanations, Zhou Xun quickly solved the problems he faced with the Puppetry Technique.

After returning, Zhou Xun successfully refined over a dozen Tier Two Middle-Grade Puppets in a short time.

Now, he was trying to refine Tier Two High-Grade ones.

Zhou Xun took out a piece of Quasi-Third Tier material and cast a spell, instantly melting the material with a bright yellow flame.

Then, under Zhou Xun’s Divine Sense manipulation, it began to twist and deform, eventually becoming a strange component.

Zhou Xun repeated this process over a hundred times.

Finally, the prototype of a leopard-shaped puppet was formed.

The next step was the most crucial one—Soul Fusion!

Zhou Xun took out a jade bottle and performed the Soul Tying Technique.

A gray shadow in the shape of a leopard was pulled out and then struggled to merge into the puppet.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Xun cast his spell over and over, sending strands of spirit light towards the puppet.

After an unknown amount of time, a harmonious and smooth aura emerged!

Zhou Xun let out a sigh of relief!

Tier Two High-Grade Puppet, successfully refined!