Cultivation of Immortality: Start by Improving Spiritual Root Qualifications

Chapter 1015 Second Attack on Star Origin Island, Execution of a Late-Stage Warrior!

Zhou Xun floated in the seawater, looking up at the Star Origin Island that was so close at hand.
With a flick of his wrist, an antique-looking token appeared in his hand.

It was the control token for the Star Origin Island Mountain Protection Array.

These were spoils of war he had previously obtained from Lu Deyi.

Although the permissions are limited, it is perfectly adequate to open the magic circle and create a passage that can accommodate one person.

Zhou Xun flashed and silently approached the light blue light curtain surrounding Star Origin Island.

He raised the token in his hand and waved it slightly at the light screen.

The token flashed with spiritual light, resonating with the island's protective formation.

The next moment, the solid light barrier rippled out like water, quietly opening a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through.

Zhou Xun's true form flashed, like a ghost, easily passing through the defenses that the Lu family thought were impregnable, and once again set foot on the land of Xingyuan Island.

"Star Island, I'm back!"

The moment Zhou Xun appeared on the island, Lu Fengzhao and Lu Zhiyuan immediately noticed him.

"Who dares to infiltrate my Star Origin Island!"

The two figures flashed and sped towards Zhou Xun's location.

They quickly arrived in front of Zhou Xun.
Zhou Xun hovered in the seawater, gazing towards Star Origin Island. He flipped his hand and took out a token with star patterns. The token was warm to the touch and shared the same origin as the great formation on the island.

He approached the pale blue light barrier. The barrier swirled, runes appearing and disappearing. Zhou Xun raised the token and shook it slightly. Ripples spread across the light barrier, creating a thin crack. Zhou Xun flashed inside and stepped onto the island.

"Star Island, I'm back."

He spread his divine sense and locked onto the two strongest auras.

Almost at the same time——

"Who dares to sneak in!" Two loud shouts rang out.

Lu Fengzhao and Lu Zhiyuan transformed into streaks of light, rushing over at lightning speed. They landed and stood in front of Zhou Xun, their spiritual pressure sweeping across the area.

Upon seeing their faces clearly, the two men's expressions changed drastically.

"Zhou Xun! How could this be!" Lu Fengzhao exclaimed, "Didn't Brother Chihong go after you?"

Lu Zhiyuan suppressed his shock and said sternly, "Brother Fengzhao, who cares who he is! Anyone who infiltrates Xingyuan Island is a mortal enemy! Join forces to take him down!"

"Good!" Lu Fengzhao shouted, unleashing his mid-stage Nascent Soul power. With a wave of his hand, dark clouds gathered in the sky. A gigantic, dark hand, tens of feet long, materialized and reached for Zhou Xun.

Lu Zhiyuan knelt on one knee and slammed his right palm into the ground. More than ten earthen thorns burst from the soil and pierced towards Zhou Xun.

The combined attack from above and below was quite powerful.

Zhou Xun remained expressionless, made a hand seal, and pointed towards the void.

Dozens of emerald green vines sprouted out of thin air.

Some of the vines intertwined upwards to form a net, blocking the giant hand; others coiled downwards, crushing the earth spikes. The remaining vines grew wildly, sweeping towards the two of them.

Lu Fengzhao pointed his fingers like a sword, and streaks of white sword energy slashed towards the long vine.

However, to his surprise,

The sword energy struck the vine, producing a clanging metallic sound and sparks flying, leaving only white marks on the long vine.

"How is that possible!" Lu Fengzhao's expression changed drastically.

His sword energy was known for its sharpness, so how could it not even cut through this mere long vine?

Who exactly is this person and what is his background?
On the other hand, dealing with Nagatsubo,

Lu Zhiyuan made a hand seal and pointed forward, conjuring a massive, earthen-yellow shield in front of him, its surface shimmering with spiritual runes, and measuring several tens of feet in size.
It's obvious at a glance that its defensive capabilities are extraordinary.

"Chichi-"

The long vine pierced straight through the shield, its momentum undiminished, and wrapped around Lu Zhiyuan.

"No!"

Lu Zhiyuan was horrified and frantically channeled his magic power, trying to escape.

But it was too late.
Unbeknownst to them, Zhou Xun's true form had comprehended the essence of life, and this long vine was endlessly regenerating; how could a mere mid-stage or early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator possibly withstand it?

"what!"

Lu Zhiyuan was the first to be entangled by long vines, wrapped into a green ball, his magic power imprisoned, and his nascent soul sealed.

"not good!"

Upon seeing this, Lu Fengzhao did not hesitate to use Blood Escape, transforming into a streak of blood and fleeing.

But before it had gone a hundred feet, it was swept up by countless long vines and wrapped into a huge green vine ball.

From the moment the two realized Zhou Xun had made a move to their capture, only a few breaths had passed.

Zhou Xun rolled up his sleeves, and two green rattan balls flew to him.

The long vines wriggled and contracted, revealing the faces of Lu Fengzhao and Lu Zhiyuan, filled with shock and anger.
Their magical powers were sealed, and only their heads could barely turn.

"Tell me Lu Xinghe's specific plans," Zhou Xun said calmly.
Lu Fengzhao glared angrily: "Kill us if you want, but don't expect to get a single word out of us!"

Lu Zhiyuan also remained silent.

Zhou Xun said nothing, but pointed, and two beams of emerald light entered their brows.

The next moment, the two of them trembled violently, their faces contorted, but they managed not to scream.

"That's certainly tough," Zhou Xun said indifferently.
"I'll ask you one more time, where is Lu Xinghe now?"

"Pah!" Lu Fengzhao spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Zhou Xun, you little thief, when the patriarch returns, I will make you wish you were dead!"

Although Lu Zhiyuan's face was pale, he kept his lips tightly closed.

Zhou Xun said no more and formed a hand seal.

The emerald light transformed into intricate runes, which coiled around the two people's nascent souls like a spider web.

The runes flickered, each flash bringing excruciating pain. Lu Fengzhao trembled all over, his clothes soaked with cold sweat, while Lu Zhiyuan's mouth was bleeding and his eyes began to glaze over.

“Ancestor Xinghe… will never let you go…” Lu Fengzhao squeezed out these words through gritted teeth.

Zhou Xun's eyes turned cold. As expected, those who could cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage were all people with strong wills.

However, will you still be able to maintain this tough stance going forward?
With a wave of his hand, a small banner appeared in his palm.

wave gently,

A flash of golden light, and it transformed into a small ape appearing before me.
"Master, you've finally decided to let me out!"

His gaze then fell upon Lu Fengzhao and the other man, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
"It smells so good, Master. Is all of this for me?"

Upon hearing this,

A chill ran through Lu Fengzhao and his companion.
"Give them a try!"

"Yes!"

Xiao Qing excitedly tapped her nose a few times, and a gray light shone out, enveloping Lu Fengzhao and his companion.
Instantly, the two were terrified, their faces filled with horror.

It was as if something terrifying had happened.
"This is a Soul-Devouring Beast. Its greatest pleasure is devouring the souls of cultivators. If someone is devoured by it, their true spirit will be obliterated, and they will not even have the chance to be reincarnated!"

Zhou Xun gave a casual explanation.
"I...I'll talk!" Lu Zhiyuan finally broke down.

"The Ancestor took Chi Hong and Yuan Jing to Lingfeng Island on purpose!"

"They carry the Mother-Child Thousand Spirit Pendant. Once they discover your whereabouts, they will immediately send a message. The Ancestor can sense your presence through the pendant and return in a very short time...!"

Lu Fengzhao roared, "Zhiyuan! How dare you betray the family!"

Zhou Xun snorted coldly: "Just as I expected."

He pointed his fingers repeatedly, completely sealing the two people's nascent souls and placing them into a jade bottle.
Then his gaze turned to the interior of the island.
Last time, due to time constraints, the entire island was not cleaned up, but now is a good opportunity.

Before long, screams of agony echoed from every corner of the island.

Soon, half an hour passed.
A figure flew out from Star Origin Island.

It was Zhou Xun.

In half an hour, he had cleared out most of the Lu family members on Xingyuan Island; those remaining were nothing more than small fry.

After doing all this, Zhou Xun flashed and sped off in the direction where Lu Chihong and the others were.

……

"Gentlemen, are you really going to keep chasing me like this?"

At this moment, they were already more than 600,000 miles away from Star Origin Island, and not far from the sixth-grade low-level magic array he had set up.
So Zhou Xun stopped and said with great interest. Lu Chihong's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Zhou Xun, his voice hoarse:
"How can I face the spirits of my Lu family members in heaven if I don't tear you to pieces!"

Zhou Xun stood with his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering lightly in the sea breeze.

"You only have yourself to blame."

"Insolence!" Lu Yuanjing roared.

"What crime has my Lu family committed? Tens of thousands of Core Formation and Nascent Soul cultivators from Star Origin Island were all killed by your hand! You will pay for this blood debt today!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun scoffed.

In the eyes of such powerful clans, they are only ever the ones slaughtering others. Anyone who dares to resist is considered utterly wicked.

He ignored Lu Yuanjing and turned to Lu Chihong, slowly speaking:
"I've heard that you've grasped the essence of fire; I'm eager to see it for myself."

Lu Chihong laughed in fury: "Arrogant! Since you insist on seeking death, I will grant your wish!"

He formed a hand seal, and flames rose around him.

A crimson seal flew out from between his brows, growing longer as it faced the wind. The seal was engraved with intricate flame patterns and emitted a scorching aura.

"Red Sun Seal, suppress!"

The great seal soared into the sky, growing to a size of a hundred feet.

The scorching heatwave swept in all directions, instantly steaming up water vapor from the sea, filling the air with the smell of burning, and even the space itself seemed to distort slightly under the heat.

This strike contained the essence of fire, and its power was more than twice as strong as it had been back then.

It made Zhou Xun feel as if his whole body had turned into a lava hell, and even breathing was painful.

"Well done!"

Zhou Xun laughed heartily, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

He opened his mouth slightly, and seventy-two purple lightning seeds flew out in succession, their surfaces crackling with electric arcs.

"Today we shall see whether your fire element is stronger, or my lightning element is superior!"

The lightning seeds rapidly coalesced in mid-air, transforming into a gigantic lightning hand. The hand, with its five fingers spread, directly met the descending Crimson Sun Seal.

"boom--!"

Crimson and purple lightning collided with a deafening roar.

The violent energy surged outwards, creating a huge crater in the sea surface. Lightning and flames clashed and clashed, emitting a piercing hiss.

Then, the giant seal was firmly held in place by a palm.

Two beams of light, one red and one purple, were locked in a fierce battle in the air, neither willing to yield an inch.

At that moment, a cold glint flashed in Lu Yuanjing's eyes.
He knew that this was not the time to be concerned with morality; he had to capture this scoundrel as soon as possible.

He quietly took half a step back, and the green staff slipped from his sleeve.

As the incantation was activated, the green staff transformed into a three-headed dragon a thousand feet long, its scales shimmering with metallic luster, and its three pairs of vertical pupils locked onto Zhou Xun.

"go with!"

The azure dragon roared, tearing through the sky as it pounced on Zhou Xun's back. Its sharp claws gleamed with a cold light, enough to rip mountains apart.

Zhou Xun sensed the sharp aura approaching from behind, but instead showed interest.
"Good baby!"

He exclaimed in admiration, thinking to himself:

The dragon formed from this green staff is full of spirituality; it would be perfect for its own use.

In the blink of an eye, purple chains split off from the giant lightning hand, coiling upwards like serpents and precisely locking the dragon's four claws.

"Roar!"

The dragon struggled desperately, but could not break free.

With a light tap of his fingertip, white lightning spread along the chains, instantly enveloping the entire dragon.

A mournful cry echoed through the sky.
Under the corrosive influence of the Yin Lightning, the dragon's body rapidly shrank, eventually transforming back into a green staff.

Zhou Xun rolled up his sleeve and put the green staff into his hand.

He quickly imbued the item with several layers of restrictions and casually tossed it into his storage bag.

"How dare you, Shuzi!"

Lu Yuanjing was so angry that he trembled all over when he saw that his natal magic treasure had been taken away.

He suddenly bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of semen. The semen transformed into strange runes in the air, merging into the void before him.

"A thousand swords slay evil!"

With a sharp shout, a huge circular formation appeared in the air.

Amidst the flashing sword light, an ancient giant sword slowly emerged from its tip, its blade trembling and emitting a heart-pounding hum.

The giant sword locked onto Zhou Xun, slowly piercing towards him with an aura of destruction.

Wherever it passed, space crumbled.

Zhou Xun's eyes turned cold.

"Since you're determined to die, then don't blame me."

The Xuan Ting Thunder Sword flew out from between his eyebrows.

Purple lightning crackled around the sword, emanating a sharp sword intent. Zhou Xun pointed with his fingers, channeling his lightning-infused sword intent into it.

"go with!"

The Thunder Sword transformed into a purple lightning bolt, instantly tearing through the sky, leaving a dark spatial rift in its wake.

Lu Yuanjing's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly activated his magic technique.

A cyan vine shield materialized in front of him, with runes flowing across its surface, exuding a heavy aura.

However, before the Thunder Grass Sword Intent, the vine shield was like paper, and the thunder sword pierced through the shield without any resistance.
And then the momentum did not diminish.

"Do not--!"

Lu Yuanjing's pupils contracted sharply, and before he could dodge, the thunder sword had already pierced through his chest.

The violent lightning-based spiritual energy instantly destroyed his meridians, and even his nascent soul was shredded by the sword energy.

He looked down at the bloody hole in his chest, his face filled with disbelief.

His body slowly fell backward, eventually being nailed to the void.

"Brother Yuanjing!"

Lu Chihong's eyes were bloodshot, and he let out a heart-wrenching roar.

He frantically activated the Crimson Sun Seal, causing the flames to surge as he attempted to break free from the restraints of the lightning palm.

Zhou Xun stared coldly at him, the Xuan Ting Thunder Sword drawing a graceful arc in the air before hovering again in front of him.

"What's the rush? Next up is your turn!"

Lu Chihong felt a chill in his heart.

His pupils constricted sharply as he stared at Lu Yuanjing, who was pinned to the void. Brother Yuanjing was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, yet he was killed in a single blow by this person!

Even if I had mastered the essence of fire, there was absolutely no way I could have achieved this.

Cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

Only then did he truly realize just how terrifying the strength of this seemingly young opponent was.

No, we must buy time!
As long as this person can hold out until the patriarch arrives, it will be his death day!

With this in mind, Lu Chihong immediately changed his incantation.

The Crimson Sun Seal ceased its offensive and instead transformed into a wall of fire in front of him, its flames surging and completely protecting him.

While focusing all his energy on defense, he secretly sensed the movements of the Mother-Child Thousand Spirit Pendant.

We only hope that our ancestor will receive the message as soon as possible and come quickly.

"Looks like you're scared now!" Zhou Xun sneered, his giant lightning palm slamming down.

"boom--"

Sparks flew, but were ultimately blocked by the wall of fire.

At this moment, not only was Lu Chihong waiting for Lu Xinghe,

Zhou Xun was no different.
(End of this chapter)