Chapter 532: Chapter 141: Master Tianci’s Past

Then Zhou Xun stood up and walked out of the Cultivation Room.

With a thought, his face transformed into his true appearance,

as he naturally couldn’t maintain a disguise when meeting old friends like Master Tianci.

He then formed a spell with his hands, and mana surged beneath his feet.

"Whoosh!"

With a flash of spirit light, he instantly exited the cave mansion, heading towards the flying ship.

"Daoist Brother Tianci, Daoist Brother Iron Mountain, it’s been decades since we last met, and your grace exceeds the past!" Zhou Xun greeted with a smile as he flew in front of them.

"Younger Brother, you’re joking. Who can compare to you, Master Wangchuan, in grace!" True Monarch Tianci laughed heartily,

clearly very pleased to see Zhou Xun again.

"You guys, stop flattering each other already!" Master Iron Mountain said helplessly from the side.

"Hahaha, then let’s talk inside, please!"

Zhou Xun said as he pointed to the not-so-distant cave mansion!

"Please!"

Immediately, everyone flew towards Zhou Xun’s cave mansion.

As for Luo Yuancheng, he stared at Zhou Xun’s face, which appeared younger than his own, with astonishment. His heart was filled with odd feelings, but he dared not voice them.

"Is Elder Wang truly so graceful and handsome, like an immortal? No wonder even True Monarch Tianci befriends him!"

"Yuancheng!"

At that moment, Zhou Xun’s voice sounded in his ear.

"Elder Wang!"

Luo Yuancheng bowed respectfully,

"Please invite your master for me, and remind him to bring that set of Sea Control Cup!"

"Yes!"

Luo Yuancheng acknowledged with a bow, then turned and flew away.

He knew Zhou Xun intended to introduce connections for his master, and gaining the favor of a True Monarch Nascent Soul would greatly benefit their Celestial Talisman Sect.

Zhou Xun turned back to see the surprised expressions of True Monarch Tianci and Master Iron Mountain,

so he offered an explanation.

"Since coming to the Central Continent Cultivation Realm, I’ve always gone by an alias here, taking the name Wang Lin."

"So that’s it, Daoist Wang is as steady as ever!" True Monarch Tianci smiled.

"Daoist Brother, you’re joking!"

...

Soon, the three arrived at Zhou Xun’s cave mansion.

"A Tier Three High-Grade cave mansion, a rare gem in the Land of the South Sea!" True Monarch Tianci remarked.

"Decades ago, the Celestial Talisman Island was besieged by the Demon Race, and I happened to help them break the siege. Hence, they offered me the best cave mansion to cultivate in!"

Zhou Xun briefly recounted his experiences upon arriving in the South Sea.

Once True Monarch Tianci and Master Iron Mountain sat down,

Zhou Xun tapped his waist, retrieving a tea set, a box of tea leaves, and a jade bottle about a foot long from the storage bag.

"You two have been away from the Eastern Wilderness for decades. Why not try my Spiritual Mist Tea? After years of cultivation, it has reached the Tier Three Middle-Grade level!"

"Home tea, how could I not try it, quickly brew it!" True Monarch Tianci’s eyes lit up as he unabashedly commanded.

"Indeed, though I’m not much for tea, drinking something from home is a pleasure!" Master Iron Mountain said heartily.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun laughed heartily, tapping his finger,

and the jade box opened automatically, revealing an orderly array of Spiritual Mist Tea.

With Zhou Xun’s finger gestures, several dozen tea leaves flew out, landing precisely in the four cups in front of him.

He then opened the jade bottle and poured out the Spiritual Spring Water!

"This water was drawn from the depths of Wangchuan Lake!"

As the water flowed, it emitted a pure spiritual Qi,

for this water was obtained from the Spiritual Eye of a Tier Three Top-Grade Spirit Vein at the lake’s bottom, exceedingly rare, yet perfect for brewing spirit tea.

He then flicked his finger, sending four sparks flying above the teacups!

"Boom!"

A flame rose from the cup, flashed briefly, and soon the cup began to boil.

Then mist rose, transforming into a dragon and phoenix that hovered over the cup, coiled and refusing to disperse.

Then, with a change of spell,

the mist turned into clouds before becoming tiny icy grains, falling into the cup.

Thus, the Spiritual Mist Tea was finally prepared!

"Please!"

Zhou Xun gestured towards the spirit tea, courteous.

"I’ve watched you make tea many times, Younger Brother, and it remains a delight!" praised True Monarch Tianci with a sip of spirit tea.

Zhou Xun and Master Iron Mountain did the same,

and while savoring the spirit tea, they opened up to conversation,

"To think it’s all thanks to you, Younger Brother Zhou, or I, Ji Yin, wouldn’t be where I am today!" With these words, True Monarch Tianci solemnly bowed to Zhou Xun.

Master Iron Mountain did likewise.

Zhou Xun sat upright, graciously receiving their bows.

It could be said that without Zhou Xun, they’d have long been buried beneath the earth.

This was a debt of cultivation favor that Zhou Xun naturally accepted.

"The day Brother Hu and I left the Eastern Wilderness, we followed your map, traveled via Luoyuan Immortal City’s teleportation array to Nanxia Immortal City,"

"and then reached the Chaotic Domain from Jing Country!"

"I achieved Nascent Soul Formation in the Chaotic Domain!"

Recalling the past, True Monarch Tianci couldn’t help but sigh.

"Where did you obtain the Nascent Soul Pill for your breakthrough?" Zhou Xun asked curiously.

"Nascent Soul Pill?"

True Monarch Tianci shook his head,

"I didn’t use a Nascent Soul Pill; I charged straight through!"

"What!"

Zhou Xun was shocked.

Without Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, even Half-Step Golden Core cultivators have less than a 20% success rate at Nascent Soul Stage,

meaning True Monarch Tianci truly risked his life at that time.

Fortunately, his luck was indeed excellent, just as his title suggested, like a ’Heavenly Bestowal’, allowing him to form a Nascent Soul!

"When I left the Eastern Wilderness, I had only thirty to forty years of lifespan remaining, and both my divine sense mana and physical functions were declining,"

"While treasures like the Nascent Soul Pill are typically housed in major sects, rarely found outside,"

"I honestly had no confidence in finding one in such a short time, so I simply charged at Nascent Soul!"

"Luckily, my gamble paid off!"

True Monarch Tianci smiled.

Though he spoke so lightly, Zhou Xun knew well the peril involved.

Which was why he continued to search for Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, hoping to refine a Nascent Soul Pill.

"And what about Daoist Brother Iron Mountain?"

Zhou Xun asked.

Logically, Master Iron Mountain should only have about twenty years of lifespan left, but he showed no signs of decay.

"I must thank Brother Ji; after he succeeded in Nascent Soul Formation, he immediately exchanged for a Tier Three Top-Grade Longevity Pill for me,"

"allowing me to survive until today, and even offering a chance to attempt Nascent Soul!"

Master Iron Mountain expressed his gratitude,

A Tier Three Top-Grade Longevity Pill could extend one’s lifespan nearly a century. Even if Master Iron Mountain couldn’t harness its full effect due to his nearing end,

it still lengthened his life by at least forty years.

This allowed him to temporarily escape the crisis of lifespan, now reaching the peak of Core Formation.

"To think, all of this started because of you!" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

True Monarch Tianci looked at Zhou Xun.