Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 623 - 14: Zhou Xun: Finally Fulfilled! (Part 2)

As time passed, its life force gradually weakened, and finally stopped moving.

The South Abyss Demon Emperor saw this, and his face turned solemn and extremely unpleasant.

"Well, well, well, worthy of being the Central Continent’s First Cultivator, I, Daoist Black, admit my defeat, let’s go!"

Having said this, with a wave of his hand, a Jade Ruyi soared into the sky, enveloping him and six other Great Demons, intent on fleeing!

Just at that moment,

The middle-aged man with a pale complexion suddenly detached from the group, flying towards Zhou Xun and the others. It was the Spirit Clam Demon Emperor who had connected with the True Monarch of Profound Control.

"Alliance Leader Yu, please grant sanctuary!"

Zhou Xun was stunned upon hearing this and then understood why True Monarch Yama had arrived here!

The South Abyss Demon Emperor’s face became even more terrifying, with a dark expression like water!

True Monarch Yama appeared entirely composed, smiling as he looked over:

"Daoist Black?"

"Since this Spirit Clam wishes to follow Daoist Yu, naturally, there’s no need to keep them!" Then he shouted at the Spirit Clam Demon Emperor:

"Leave!"

The Spirit Clam Demon Emperor, as if absolved of a great burden, immediately arrived at True Monarch Yama’s side.

The South Abyss Demon Emperor quickly departed with the remaining Demon Beasts, giving Zhou Xun a deep look before leaving.

"Greetings to the Alliance Leader, Daoist Zhou, and Daoist Ji!"

The Spirit Clam Demon Emperor approached and was the first to clasp hands and bow respectfully.

"Who is this?"

Zhou Xun did not recognize this demon.

"This is the Spirit Clam Demon Emperor, a spy for me within the Demon Race. I came here today because I received intelligence from the Spirit Clam!"

"From the moment Profound Control summoned the Demon Race to deal with you, everything was under my control. It’s just that I didn’t expect Daoist Zhou’s strength to be so impressive,"

"After the Spirit Fusion, Profound Control’s power was comparable to ordinary Middle-Stage Peak Cultivators, yet it still fell at your hands,"

"Such an achievement is only matched by those legendary figures in the scriptures!"

True Monarch Yama looked at Zhou Xun with admiration.

"Afterwards, I didn’t appear, and then the Thousand Crabs Demon Emperor showed up. I initially thought I could gain significant rewards, but unfortunately, that old South Abyss one came here personally,"

"With him here, I knew I couldn’t achieve great results, so after a brief exchange, we both retreated!"

True Monarch Yama explained.

Zhou Xun nodded and thanked:

"If not for the Alliance Leader arriving here, Daoist Brother Tianci and I would have faced great trouble today!"

"It’s nothing, we Human Race Cultivators should naturally support each other!" True Monarch Yama waved his hand.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun looked at True Monarch Yama with newfound respect, noting his seeming chivalrous nature.

As if discerning Zhou Xun and Tianci’s surprise,

True Monarch Yama chuckled and said:

"Many people in the world distinguish right from wrong by Righteous Demon, yet the Righteous and Demonic paths are merely different cultivation techniques,"

"Though I am a Demon Cultivator, I am not a demon!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun could not help but admire!

Such a person deserves the title of the Central Continent’s First Cultivator!

"By the way, the reason Black Abyss emerged this time is that you killed his three sons, and not only did they awaken the Celestial Grade Bloodline, but were also deemed by him as the next South Abyss Demon Emperor,"

"He will definitely not let this go. In the future, you must be careful. Black Abyss is extremely vengeful and might strike again anytime!" True Monarch Yama seemed to remember something and advised once more!

"Thank you, Daoist Yu!" Zhou Xun sincerely thanked.

"Also, Black Abyss suffered such a great loss this time, given his stature in the Demon Race, the next big battle between the two races is likely not far off!"

"This time might be the true showdown, comparable to the one three thousand years ago, even Late-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators face the risk of falling!"

True Monarch Yama’s face grew slightly solemn as he briefed Zhou Xun and seemingly spoke to himself as well.

Zhou Xun nodded repeatedly,

"The calm before the storm is the current situation!"

Then, everyone returned to the Sea Suppression Immortal City,

Along the way, Zhou Xun inquired about many cultivation matters.

Though True Monarch Yama is a Demon Cultivator, being a Peak of Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his high-standing view naturally provided great enlightenment to Zhou Xun.

Seven days later, at the East City Gate of Sea Suppression Immortal City,

Zhou Xun bade farewell to True Monarch Yama,

"Thank you, Brother Yu, for resolving my doubts during this journey. I hope to visit your residence again when the time permits!"

"Hahaha, it’s settled then. My place has no shortage of good wine!" With that, True Monarch Yama laughed heartily and left.

"I didn’t expect this True Monarch Yama to be such a person of character!" Zhou Xun praised.

"Indeed, I initially imagined the First of the Demonic path to be extremely evil, never expected such an upright person!"

True Monarch Tianci also felt deeply moved.

"By the way, Daoist Brother, from this operation, I obtained the core of that Tier Four Mountain Monarch, I plan to have it verified for battle merits at True Monarch Qianchuan’s place, so I take my leave here!"

"Once done, don’t forget to visit my Cave Mansion!" True Monarch Tianci said before transforming into a Spirit Light and vanishing into the Immortal City.

And Zhou Xun also headed towards True Monarch Qianchuan’s location.

...

It took about a quarter of an hour to arrive in front of an extremely majestic hall,

It was the Sea Suppression Hall, where True Monarch Qianchuan, as City Lord, resided permanently,

At the hall’s entrance, two guards were stationed,

They wore Standard Spirit Armor and wielded Standard Spears, all with Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation.

Being called guards, they mostly served as couriers,

For with their cultivation level, they couldn’t really guard against much!

"Greetings, Elder Zhou!"

Upon seeing Zhou Xun’s figure, the guards were extremely respectful, clasping hands in salute!

Since he became the new Guest Elder of the Immortal City, these guards had remembered his appearance and mana aura.

"No need for formality!" Zhou Xun waved his hand and walked straight in,

Then approached a small building, took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, and sent it in,

A dozen breaths later, a middle-aged man with a square face, clad in a purple brocade robe, head adorned with a High Crown, quickly emerged, it was True Monarch Qianchuan!

"Brother Zhou has arrived, please come in!"

True Monarch Qianchuan spoke with a very warm tone, then pulled Zhou Xun by the arm towards the hall.

Upon seating in the reception hall,

True Monarch Qianchuan took out Dragon Blood Wine for hospitality.

After three rounds of wine, Zhou Xun finally began discussing the main matters:

"I came here with two issues to trouble Brother Fang!"

"Brother Zhou, don’t be so formal, just speak!" True Monarch Qianchuan assured.

"The first issue is the recognition and exchange of battle merits. Previously in the Celestial Talisman Island Sea Region, I actually hunted down two Transformed Great Demons, previously I was a bit apprehensive, hence hadn’t mentioned it, I hope Daoist Brother will forgive me!"

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Qianchuan was slightly surprised, then combined with Zhou Xun’s previous request for the Communication Talisman, immediately guessed some of it, but as Zhou Xun was his friend, he naturally wouldn’t delve into it!

Thus, he slightly smiled and said:

"I wondered what the matter was, it’s no issue, as long as you can provide a Tier Four Core or Demon Soul, it can be recorded as a major merit!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun tapped his Storage Bag, and with a flash of Spirit Light, a Jade Box appeared on the table before him.

"Brother Fang, please look, this is the core of the Tier Four Great Demon I killed!"

True Monarch Qianchuan hurriedly opened the box, revealing a fist-sized, milky white Demon Pill before his eyes!

"Wind Attribute Tier Four Demon Pill, this is a rare item!"

"Luckily obtained, I wonder...."

"The demonic power is sufficient, recently obtained, naturally counted as one major merit!" Saying this, the middle-aged man took out a Jade Scroll from his waist, performed a spell, pointing at the core!

A strand of aura was extracted and remained in the Jade Scroll!

The recognition of major merit was completed,

Next, Zhou Xun brought up the second matter,

"Also, that Tier Four High-Grade ’Spirit-Commanding Treasure Reishi’, I wonder if it’s still available?" Zhou Xun asked with a hint of anxiety.

If someone else had exchanged for it, he would regret it immensely!

Seeing Zhou Xun’s appearance, True Monarch Qianchuan slightly smiled, nodding,

"Naturally, it’s still available, if delayed by another month, it might not be!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun rejoiced and immediately said without hesitation:

"I want to exchange for this item!"

"This requires three major merits, it could even be exchanged for a Crossing Pill to breakthrough the initial bottleneck, Brother Zhou should think it over!" True Monarch Qianchuan confirmed once more.

"I have thought countless times, I’ll exchange!" Zhou Xun spoke decisively!

"If so, then the Spirit Medicine is yours, follow me," Saying this, he led Zhou Xun toward the Secret Vault.