Cultivation of Immortality: Start by Improving Spiritual Root Qualifications

Chapter 1019: The Void Refining cultivator falls down, and Zhou Xun gets his fill!

Lu Xinghe couldn't help but fall into a deep despair.

He, a dignified Void Refinement cultivator, who had roamed Wandao Lake for tens of thousands of years, was actually going to perish at the hands of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
How ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous!

He was about to become this person's stepping stone to fame, and become the talk of the town in the cultivation world.

Thinking of this, a sense of sorrow welled up in his heart, but even more so, an indomitable pride.

Since there is no escape, then let's fight to the last moment!
He stopped dodging and flew straight out of the stone chamber, slowly hovering opposite Zhou Xun.

At this moment, he was extremely weak, his face was as pale as paper, and his robes were stained with blood.

But those eyes remained bright, carrying the last vestige of dignity of a Void Refinement cultivator.

He looked up at Zhou Xun, his voice hoarse but firm:
"I, Lu Xinghe, have cultivated for over 60,000 years, enduring countless tribulations and hardships, and have finally reached the Refinement of Emptiness realm!"

"They are about to enter the mid-stage and reach even greater heights!"

"I never imagined I would be defeated by a junior like you today!"

His voice echoed in the sea breeze, carrying a tragic tone.

It was as if it was recounting its glorious life, and also bidding a final farewell to its impending end.

"Come on! Let me see your strongest moves!"

Lu Xinghe mobilized the last bit of spiritual power in his body, and the Three Elements Heavy Water slowly transformed in his hands.

It eventually transformed into a three-foot-long sword, its blade shimmering with water, radiating its final brilliance.

He pointed his sword at Zhou Xun, his posture still haughty.

"as you wish!"

Zhou Xun remained calm, and a sense of respect arose in him for the soon-to-be-fallen Void Refinement cultivator.

He opened his mouth, and seventy-two lightning bolts flew out in a row.

These lightning bolts rapidly extended and stretched in the air, transforming into purple flying swords.

Each flying sword was incredibly solid, its surface shimmering with lightning.

"This move is called 'Sword Shadow Becomes One,' please take a look!"

"combine!"

With a low shout from Zhou Xun, the seventy-two flying swords began to merge, one after another, until finally...
It eventually transformed into a sharp, purple lightning sword.

The sword's surface crackled with electric lightning, radiating a chilling aura that was clearly extraordinary, far surpassing ordinary spiritual treasures.
Then, Zhou Xun infused the Thunder Sword Intent into it, making the Thunder Sword seem to come alive.

"go with!"

Zhou Xun pointed his fingers like a sword and gently tapped Lu Xinghe on the opposite side.

The purple lightning sword transformed into a streak of light, carrying the power to tear apart heaven and earth, and pierced straight ahead!

Sensing the aura of the Thunder Sword, Lu Xinghe laughed a few times.

"Hahaha, well done! Kill them!"

At the same time, Lu Xinghe also unleashed his final attack.

The flying sword formed from the three elements of heavy water shot out, its blade shimmering with watery light, emitting its final radiance.

The two swords collided violently in mid-air!
"boom--!"

The deafening roar echoed in all directions.

The purple lightning and the azure light collided violently, bursting forth with dazzling brilliance.

However, the gap in strength could not be bridged in the end.

Lu Xinghe is now at his limit, possessing less than one-tenth of his peak strength.
With its spiritual energy almost completely depleted, what power could it possibly possess?
The Three Elements Flying Sword could only withstand the Thunder Sword for a few breaths before flying back.

"puff--"

Lu Xinghe coughed up another mouthful of blood, his body swaying precariously.

But he still stood tall, his gaze fixed firmly on Zhou Xun.

at this time--

"Pfft!"

The Xuan Ting Thunder Sword pierced through his body!

Lu Xinghe felt his soul, spiritual power, and nascent soul disintegrate in an instant.

Life was rapidly slipping away, and consciousness began to fade.

In his final moments, he struggled to lift his head and stared intently at Zhou Xun:

"My elder brother will avenge me!"

Before he could finish speaking, lightning suddenly erupted!
The blinding purple light completely engulfed his figure.

When the lightning dissipated, the spot was completely empty.

Only a drop of ternary heavy water and a storage ring floated in mid-air.

Zhou Xun waved his hand and put the two items away.

He gazed at the spot where Lu Xinghe had disappeared and commented:
"You're not bad looking, it's just a pity your surname is Lu!"

shook his head,

He didn't linger any longer, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards Star Origin Island.

Now that the Lu clan's Void Refining expert, who was stationed in the clan's territory, has perished, he can do whatever he wants with him from now on.

……

Half a day later, outside Xingyuan Island.

A figure in blue descended from the sky and landed lightly at the entrance of the island.

The person who arrived was Zhou Xun.

He surveyed the island shrouded in a pale blue light, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

With a wave of his hand, he took out the control token he had obtained from Lu Deyi.

The token is made entirely of white jade, with star patterns engraved on its surface, emitting a faint spatial fluctuation.

Zhou Xun gently tapped the light screen, and the token immediately flashed with spiritual light.

"Om-"

The island's protective formation slowly opened a passage just wide enough for one person to pass through.

Zhou Xun flashed and flew inside.

Today, Xingyuan Island has lost its former prosperity and hustle and bustle.

The island was quiet, with hardly anyone in sight.

Occasionally, a few figures with faint auras would flash by in the distance; they were all low-level servant disciples.

Sensing Zhou Xun's aura, his expression changed drastically, and he trembled, fearing that he would attract the attention of this ruthless star.

Zhou Xun glanced at it only once and then ignored it.
Those talented and promising members of the Lu family had already perished in the previous purge.

He didn't care about these people.

Zhou Xun strolled on the island, feeling the rich spiritual energy here.

As expected of a mid-grade sixth-order spirit island, its spiritual energy concentration far exceeds that of ordinary islands.

With each breath, pure spiritual energy flows into the body, leaving one feeling refreshed and invigorated.

"Unfortunately, it belongs to the Lu family."

He muttered to himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Although the Lu family has suffered heavy losses, there is still Lu Xinghai outside.

This mid-stage Void Refinement cultivator is the true pillar of the Lu Clan.

“Such an island should not be left to him.”

Zhou Xun had already made up his mind.

He intends to completely destroy this Star Origin Island!

Moreover, this sixth-grade mid-level mountain-protecting formation is also an extremely precious treasure.

If he could acquire it, it would greatly enhance his strength.

However, Lu Deyi's token naturally could not fully control a magic array of this level.

But Lu Xinghe, as a Void Refining Ancestor, might have a solution.

Zhou Xun waved his hand and took out Lu Xinghe's storage ring.

The ring is entirely black, with seven tiny star-shaped gemstones set on its surface. Its design is simple yet luxurious.

Then, with a wave of his hand, a small banner appeared in his palm, on which was engraved a ghost child.
wave gently,

With a flash of golden light, it transformed into a small ape that appeared before me.

"Owner--!"

Xiaoqing yawned, looking somewhat lazy.
His gaze swept across the area, and he suddenly noticed the storage ring in Zhou Xun's hand. His eyes lit up, and he became invigorated.

"Master, is there anything you need Xiaoqing to do?"

You glutton!

Zhou Xun chuckled and pointed to the storage ring, saying,

"Can you handle the remnant soul inside the storage ring of a Void Refinement cultivator?"

"Refining to the Void?" Xiao Qing's eyes lit up with even more excitement, and she took a deep breath through her large nose.
"It smells so good! I've never tasted the remnant soul of a Void Refinement cultivator before!"

"give it to you!"

"Yes!"

Xiaoqing excitedly tapped her nose a few times, and a gray light shone out, enveloping the storage ring.
Then, a blurry figure struggled within the gray light.

Unlike before, this dark figure was now putting up a fight against Xiaoqing, creating a stalemate!

Although it is only a remnant soul, the essence of a Void Refinement cultivator's soul is extremely high, far surpassing that of ordinary cultivators.

"Master, this remnant soul is incredibly powerful!"

Xiaoqing's voice sounded strained, clearly indicating that she wasn't having an easy time dealing with it.

Zhou Xun understood; it seemed that the remnant soul of a Void Refinement cultivator was indeed somewhat of a strain on Xiao Qing.

That makes sense, as Xiaoqing had only recently advanced to the fifth rank and her strength was not yet fully stable.

"Alright then, I'll lend you a hand!"

Zhou Xun flicked his finger, and several white bolts of lightning shot out.

This is precisely his Yin Thunder, which is specifically designed to counter the soul and is the natural nemesis of the soul!

Sure enough, the dark lightning struck the shadowy figure, causing the remnant soul to tremble slightly.

What was originally a fierce tug-of-war was decided in an instant!

"Roar--"

The remnant soul let out a resentful roar, but ultimately could not withstand the corrosive power of the Yin Lightning.

Xiaoqing seized the opportunity, took a deep breath, and pulled the remnant soul into her nose.

"Gudong!"

The remnant soul was completely swallowed and began to be digested.

Xiaoqing showed a very satisfied expression and patted her round belly.

"belch--"

It let out a burp, and its face flushed.

"Master, I'm so sleepy."

The sound grew fainter and fainter, and Xiaoqing became dizzy, as if she were drunk, and she even swayed a little when she stood up.

Zhou Xun quickly put it into the small banner.

"With this kind of performance, could it be that he's about to advance to the next level?"

He made a guess in his mind, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Xiaoqing had done the same thing before; every time she absorbed a powerful divine soul, she would fall into a deep sleep.

When they wake up again, they have often advanced to the next level.

"It seems that refining the soul is indeed very nourishing!"

Zhou Xun nodded in satisfaction and carefully put the small banner away.

After doing all that, his gaze returned to the storage ring.

His divine sense slowly probed into it.

"Ouch!"

As soon as he entered, Zhou Xun couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

The storage ring has an enormous internal space, more than five times the size of the one in his hand!
"As expected of a Void Refinement cultivator, truly extraordinary."

There weren't many treasures inside, far less than what we found in the Star Origin Island treasure vault.

But it is foreseeable that each piece will be a rare gem.

What could be a mere ordinary object that a cultivator at the Void Refinement stage could carry around?

First and foremost were the spirit crystals, piled up into a small mountain.
After a quick count, Zhou Xun couldn't help but gasp.

There were four thousand spirit crystals neatly stacked inside the storage ring!

Each of these spirit crystals is crystal clear and contains extremely pure spiritual energy.

Within the storage ring's unique space, a soft light emanates, like stars in the night sky.

To Zhou Xun's even greater surprise, he discovered thirteen more refined and pure spirit crystals in a jade box nearby.

These spirit crystals are a pale gold color, with natural runes flowing on their surface, and the spiritual energy they emit far exceeds that of ordinary spirit crystals.

"Mid-grade spirit crystal!"

Zhou Xun immediately recognized the origin of these treasures.

One mid-grade spirit crystal is worth one hundred low-grade spirit crystals!
These thirteen mid-grade spirit crystals alone are equivalent to thirteen hundred low-grade spirit crystals.

Adding to the previous four thousand low-grade spirit crystals, he has now amassed a fortune of over five thousand spirit crystals here!

"As expected of a Void Refinement cultivator, he is indeed very wealthy."

Zhou Xun nodded in satisfaction and carefully put away the spirit crystals.

Continuing his inventory, he discovered several bottles of pills.

These medicine bottles are made entirely of warm jade, with delicate cinnabar patterns engraved on their surface.

Zhou Xun opened one of the bottles and took a gentle sniff.

A pure medicinal fragrance wafted over, causing the magical power within his body to involuntarily accelerate its circulation.

With his current level of expertise in alchemy, he could naturally see it.
"These are all pills for cultivators at the Void Refinement stage to enhance their magical power!"

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

It should be known that pills for cultivators at the Void Refinement stage are extremely rare, and each bottle is priceless.

These pills are not very useful for his current cultivation level, but they are perfect for use when he reaches the Void Refinement stage in the future.

"Save it for later use."

He carefully put away the pills and continued to examine the other items.

"Hey, what is this?"

Zhou Xun's gaze was drawn to a small white bottle that resembled gold but was not quite jade.

This small bottle is about two inches in size, pure white, with a smooth, mirror-like surface that exudes a faint, warm luster.

He carefully opened the bottle stopper, and instantly, a rainbow of colors emanated from the bottle opening!

The rosy clouds intertwined in the sky, forming dazzling halos that illuminated the entire storage space like a fairyland.

"Could it be 'Mysterious Jade Elixir'?"

Zhou Xun's pupils contracted sharply, his voice filled with disbelief and excitement.

This is a legendary top-tier spiritual artifact for refining the Void!
The Xuan Tian Jade Liquid has a 50% chance of allowing ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivators to sense its essence!

Such a treasure is extremely rare and hard to find in the entire Wandao Lake area. It is unknown how the Lu family obtained it.

"Legend has it that the war between the Que and Lu clans originated from a struggle for Void Refining Spiritual Objects. Could it be this object?"

"I never expected it to fall into my hands!"

Otherwise, it might have been possible to create another Void Refinement cultivator for the Lu family, along with Lu Chihong who had successfully comprehended the essence of the realm.

The Lu family may have four cultivators at the Void Refinement stage.

Absolutely incredible luck!
It's a pity that he met himself; otherwise, the Lu family's future would have been limitless.

Zhou Xun carefully put the cork back on.

"It's a pity that I've already grasped the essence of this art and no longer need it. But if I were to exchange it, I imagine many cultivation clans would be willing to offer their most treasured artifacts in exchange."

Such a treasure, capable of creating a Void Refinement Realm expert, is enough to drive any force mad.

He carefully put away the Xuan Tian Jade Liquid and continued to check the other items.

"Haha, sure enough, we finally found it!"

Zhou Xun was overjoyed, and an ancient-looking token appeared in his hand.

This token is identical to the one he obtained from Lu Deyi, but the runes on its surface are more complex and mysterious.

The token was made entirely of some unknown black metal, felt heavy in the hand, and emitted a faint spatial fluctuation.

"Perhaps this is the true control token for the Lu Clan's Grand Formation!"

With this token, he could completely control the protective array of Star Origin Island.

Continuing his inventory, he discovered two more low-grade sixth-order spiritual plants.

A plant, entirely crimson, shaped like a phoenix spreading its wings, exudes a scorching aura.

The other plant was entirely ice-blue, with petals sculpted like jade, radiating a chilling aura.

Both of these medicinal plants were carefully preserved in specially made jade boxes, and their medicinal properties remained intact.

In addition, there are several sixth-order spiritual materials.
These are all top-grade materials for refining spiritual treasures, and are extremely valuable.

Besides that, there were some personal belongings.

This harvest was truly astonishing.

It would be enough for him to cultivate to the Void Refinement stage without having to worry about any resources.

(End of this chapter)