Cultivation of Immortality: Start by Improving Spiritual Root Qualifications

Chapter 906 The Power of the Spiritual Eyes Stuns All Cultivators (Seeking monthly votes at the end of the month!)
After Zhou Xun settled Sun Yuanxuan,
Then, carrying Xiao Jin and Xiao Jia, they sped off towards Starfall Valley, which was about 80,000 li away from here.

At Zhou Xun's speed, running at full speed, he arrived here in just half a day.

However, when he was still more than two hundred miles away, he had already reduced his speed and concealed himself, slowly approaching with the help of the mountains and forests.

This is to avoid alerting the enemy.

Until they reached a high peak about fifty miles away,
He formed a hand seal, pointed it towards his eyes, and emitted rays of golden light.
It was his ethereal blue-light pupils.

"Preparation is the key to success, and lack of preparation leads to failure!"

He needed to scout out the personnel situation here before making any plans.

It's important to understand that those five individuals were quite powerful. In the human realm, if they joined forces, they could probably rival Zhou Xun from back then.
But even such a person was ruthlessly driven out, which shows how complicated the situation was here.

Looking up, Zhou Xun spotted two familiar faces.

Elder Liu Xuanfeng of the Qingyang Sect and Leng Wuyai, the Pavilion Master of the Xuanbing Pavilion.

Zhou Xun encountered these two people when he slaughtered the Nascent Soul elders of the Sun family.
I never expected to see him here again.

Thus, there were two Nascent Soul cultivators present.
Opposite the two of them were two other forces. Judging from their positions and the attitudes of Liu Xuanfeng and his companion,

He must also be a Nascent Soul cultivator!

Unexpectedly, the small Starfall Valley has gathered four Nascent Soul cultivators. If Zhou Xun is included, that makes five Nascent Soul cultivators.

They appeared to be discussing something.
After the arrival of Ancestor Tianxuan, he drove away all the other Nascent Soul cultivators.

After that, only the cultivators from their Heavenly Mystery Sect remained in the arena, as he intended to monopolize all the opportunities in the Starfall Valley.

So Ancestor Tianxuan immediately went to the barrier and began to try to break through it.

Half an hour passed quickly, and Ancestor Tianxuan had already tried more than a dozen methods.

He formed hand seals, and his spiritual energy transformed into countless threads that snaked around the restrictions in the herb garden, yet he was still unable to find the core of the formation.

"Ancestor, should we disciples join forces to break the formation?" The Grand Elder of the Heavenly Mystery Sect bowed and asked for instructions.

Just as Ancestor Tianxuan was about to reply, he suddenly saw a sky full of radiant light, and a streak of azure light pierced through the sky.

As the light faded, an old man with white hair and a youthful face stood on a cloud, followed by twelve Nascent Soul cultivators in formation.

"Fellow Daoist Qingming?" Ancestor Tianxuan's expression darkened slightly, and his five fingers quietly clenched in his sleeve.

Although Qingming Sanren was only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, his unique "Nine Revolutions Breaking Restriction Technique" was quite famous in the cultivation world.

Qingming Sanren laughed loudly:

"Brother Tianxuan, you have such refined tastes. Instead of studying ancient restrictions here, why don't you let me broaden my horizons as well?"

As he spoke, his gaze was fixed intently on the seven-leaf Ganoderma lucidum that shimmered with starlight in the herb garden.

Ancestor Tianxuan snorted coldly: "Fellow Daoist, your timing is quite good."

His opponent was no less powerful or influential than him, and perhaps even slightly more so. Knowing that turning against him now would be unwise, he could only reluctantly reply:

"Since you are willing, why don't we each rely on our own abilities to break the formation?"

"Fellow Daoist Tianxuan's mastery of array formations is extraordinary. I arrived here after receiving the news several hours ago, and I suppose you haven't found a way to break it yet!"

"So what if it is?" Ancestor Tianxuan said with an unpleasant expression.

"If you spend several hours and still have no results, then even if I came, it would probably be the same!"

"My idea is that we join forces to break this restriction, and then we can split the treasures inside equally. What do you think?" Qingming Sanren said with a smile.

"If that's the case, then so be it!" Ancestor Tianxuan nodded. This was the best solution for both sides.

Moreover, Qingming Sanren's mastery of formations is even greater than his. If he can break the formation sooner, he can avoid the daily situation of being overwhelmed.

After all, news like this probably can't be kept secret for long.

However, just as the two finished their cooperation and were preparing to break the restriction,

Suddenly, a clear and melodious sword cry resounded between heaven and earth. The western sea of ​​clouds abruptly parted, and a giant sword, a hundred feet long, pierced through the air, with two figures standing side by side on its blade.

The man in the green robe on the left is Liu Xuanfeng, and the man with the flowing white beard on the right is Leng Wuyai.

"Hahaha, it seems we've arrived just in time!" Liu Xuanfeng flicked his sleeve, and the giant sword transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into his brow. He and Leng Wuyai landed gracefully, forming a triangle that perfectly surrounded the herb garden.

The Heavenly Profound Ancestor's face instantly turned ashen. He secretly sent a telepathic message to his disciples to be on guard, but forced a smile on his face:
"Why do you two, instead of cultivating in the Northern Territory, have the interest to come to this desolate land?"

Leng Wuyai conjured an ice lotus at his fingertips and said calmly, "Brother Tianxuan, driving away many fellow cultivators to enjoy the opportunity alone is somewhat unbecoming of a Nascent Soul cultivator."

The atmosphere in the arena suddenly froze. The auras of the four Nascent Soul cultivators intertwined and collided in the void, turning all the vegetation within a ten-mile radius into dust.

The Nascent Soul followers retreated one after another, and many of them secretly activated their protective magic treasures.

After a brief stalemate, Qingming Sanren suddenly clapped his hands and laughed, "Why are you all so tense? The restrictions in this herb garden are mysterious. Why don't we join forces to break the formation for now, and then each rely on our own luck once inside?"

Ancestor Tianxuan was extremely unwilling!

This place originally belonged to him alone, but then Qingming Sanren came and took half of it, not to mention...
Now two more people have arrived; this disparity is truly hard to accept.

“Brother Tianxuan, although Liu Xuanfeng and Leng Wuyai do not have any subordinates, their combat strength is considerable, even surpassing yours and mine,”

"If we drag this out and more fellow practitioners arrive, things will get even worse!" Qingming Sanren advised.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Tianxuan remained silent, nodded, and said nothing.

Liu Xuanfeng and Leng Wuyai exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. The four of them then each took a place and began to study how to break the restriction.

While they were focused on breaking the formation, no one noticed that on the mountaintop fifty miles away, the golden light in Zhou Xun's eyes gradually faded.

"Looks like we can't wait any longer!"

It was obvious that those people had agreed to join forces to obtain the spiritual medicine, and it would be unreasonable for him not to get involved.

A glint flashed in Zhou Xun's eyes, and he immediately stopped concealing himself.

With a flick of his sleeve, his body shone with spiritual light, transforming into a purple rainbow that streaked through the air. Little Gold and Little Armor followed closely behind, and the three powerful auras swept across the entire Starfall Valley like raging waves.

"Hmm?" Ancestor Tianxuan was the first to notice the abnormality. He looked up abruptly and saw a purple light flashing like lightning on the horizon, arriving in an instant.

Upon seeing the person's face clearly, his expression suddenly turned ashen.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou!" Liu Xuanfeng laughed heartily and cupped his hands in greeting.
"It's been many years, and you're even more impressive than before!"

Leng Wuyai nodded slightly, a smile flashing in his eyes: "Fellow Daoist Zhou has arrived at just the right time."

Zhou Xun landed gracefully and returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Fellow Daoist Liu, Fellow Daoist Leng, how have you been?"

Seeing this, Qingming Sanren sighed inwardly.

Sure enough, news of Starfall Valley has spread, and many Nascent Soul cultivators are rushing here.

As for Ancestor Tianxuan, his face was ashen, and his eyes flashed with cold light. He was already furious because the opportunity had been taken from him, and now that another person had arrived, wouldn't he be taking an even bigger share?

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask your name?" Qingming Sanren asked with a smile.

"My name is Zhou Xun. I have met this fellow Daoist." Zhou Xun replied calmly.

Qingming Sanren nodded, about to speak again, but Tianxuan Ancestor could no longer contain himself and interrupted him coldly:
"Zhou Xun? I've never heard of him! There are already four Nascent Soul cultivators here working together to break the formation, fellow Daoist, you should leave!"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly froze.

Liu Xuanfeng frowned slightly and said calmly, "Brother Tianxuan, Fellow Daoist Zhou's strength is no less than ours. With one more person joining forces, we have a greater chance of breaking the formation. Why keep him at arm's length?"

"Hmph!" Ancestor Tianxuan sneered, "The method to break the formation has already been determined, why add more variables? Besides, the opportunities in the herb garden are limited, would you all be willing to share the spoils with one more person?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun's gaze turned slightly cold, but his expression remained calm: "Fellow Daoist Tianxuan, you are mistaken. The restrictions here are profound; even if the four of you join forces, you may not be able to break them easily."

"I am not very talented, but I have some knowledge of formations. Perhaps I can lend you all a hand."

"No need!" Ancestor Tianxuan waved his sleeve, his tone firm.

"I'll say it again, outsiders are not welcome here. Please leave, Fellow Daoist Zhou!"

Zhou Xun narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone growing colder: "What if I insist on staying?"

"Then don't blame me for being impolite!" Ancestor Tianxuan roared, his spiritual power suddenly erupting, and the pressure of the Nascent Soul stage crushed down like a mountain.

He raised his hand and waved, and a crimson flying sword appeared out of thin air, its blade wreathed in blazing flames, pointing directly at Zhou Xun!
"Tianxuan, you—" Liu Xuanfeng's expression changed, and he was about to stop him when he saw Zhou Xun sneer. A flash of purple light appeared in his sleeve, and the Xuan Ting Thunder Sword had already appeared in his hand.

"Since Fellow Daoist Tianxuan wants to test my abilities, then so be it!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Xun's figure flashed, and his sword light was like a dragon, directly slashing at Ancestor Tianxuan!

Ancestor Tianxuan laughed in fury: "You're courting death!" The crimson flying sword swelled in the wind, transforming into a hundred-foot-long fire dragon, roaring as it pounced on Zhou Xun.

boom--!
The two sword lights collided in mid-air, and a terrifying shockwave instantly swept in all directions, cracking the earth and shattering rocks. The Nascent Soul cultivators all retreated in horror, fearing they would be caught in the aftershocks.

Qingming Sanren's gaze turned solemn as he whispered, "This Zhou Xun... can actually stand up to Ancestor Tianxuan head-on?"

Liu Xuanfeng and Leng Wuyai exchanged a glance, but did not intervene. Instead, they stepped back and observed the situation.

In the arena, Zhou Xun's swordplay was like a rainbow, each strike carrying immense power of heaven and earth, subtly suppressing the fiery sword light of the Heavenly Profound Ancestor. The Heavenly Profound Ancestor grew increasingly astonished as the battle progressed. He had initially thought Zhou Xun was merely a beginner in the Nascent Soul stage, but he hadn't expected his strength to be so formidable!

"Damn it!" Ancestor Tianxuan gritted his teeth, suddenly made a hand seal, and nine crimson talismans appeared around his body, transforming into nine fire dragons that spiraled out and surrounded Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun snorted coldly, made a hand seal with his left hand, and a purple lightning shield suddenly unfolded, blocking all the fire dragons.

At the same time, he tossed his longsword in his right hand.
"The sword shadow becomes one,"

The Xuan Ting Thunder Sword silently split into seventy-two sword lights, which then formed a circle.
Then they all merged into one, becoming part of the Xuan Ting Thunder Sword.

"go with!"

The Thunder Sword transformed into a blur, arriving before Ancestor Tianxuan in an instant.

He stabbed it fiercely.

Caught off guard, the Heavenly Profound Ancestor's protective aura was pierced by the rain of swords, and a spray of blood immediately appeared on his shoulder!
"You—!" He was furious and about to fight back when he suddenly heard Qingming Sanren shout, "You two, stop!"

Zhou Xun sheathed his sword and stood still, saying calmly, "Fellow Daoist Tianxuan, shall we continue?"

Ancestor Tianxuan's face was ashen, the blood on his shoulder was still wet, and his eyes were filled with killing intent, but in the end he did not make another move.

He now understood that if Zhou Xun had aimed that attack at his head, his body would likely be destroyed by now.
Seeing this, Qingming Sanren quickly smoothed things over: "Fellow Daoist Zhou's strength is outstanding. If he could join us, we would have a greater chance of breaking the formation. Brother Tianxuan, the overall situation is more important!"

Liu Xuanfeng also said calmly, "Tianxuan, with such an opportunity before us, why risk losing something of great importance for something small?"

After a moment of silence, Ancestor Tianxuan finally let out a cold snort: "Fine! Since everyone agrees, I have nothing more to say! But after breaking the formation, it's up to each of us to rely on our own abilities. Don't expect me to back down!"

Zhou Xun smiled slightly and sheathed his sword: "That's very good."

After discussing and reaching a decision, everyone went together to the barrier in front of the medicine garden.

With a gloomy face, Ancestor Tianxuan spoke first:

"This restriction is extremely strange. I have tried twelve methods to break it, including the 'Five Elements Restriction-Breaking Technique' and the 'Heavenly Secrets Deduction Method,' but all of them have failed."

Qingming Sanren stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then took out a set of five-colored array flags from his sleeve:
"This is my own creation, the 'Nine Revolutions Restriction-Breaking Array,' which can detect the nodes of spiritual energy in restrictions. I have even broken quite a few fifth-order high-grade arrays!"

"With Fellow Daoist Qingming taking action, there's absolutely no chance of failure!" Liu Xuanfeng praised.

"Haha, everyone, please take a look!" Qingming Sanren said calmly.
He made hand seals, and the five-colored array flags grew longer in the wind, transforming into five streams of light that pierced the area around the restriction.

The movements were relaxed, fluid, and extremely enjoyable.

The array flags shimmered with spiritual light, and soon seven shimmering points of light appeared on the surface of the barrier.

"Found it!" Qingming Sanren chuckled.
"These seven points are the nodes of the restrictive spiritual energy. If we attack these points together, we will surely break the formation! Everyone, listen to my command!"

Liu Xuanfeng and Leng Wuyai exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

Although the Heavenly Profound Ancestor was unwilling, he could only cooperate. Zhou Xun stood aside, thoughtfully observing the points of light, but was also ready to make a move!
"Now, do it!"

At Qingming Sanren's command, five terrifying streams of spiritual power from the Nascent Soul stage simultaneously blasted towards the seven points of light. In an instant, the world changed color, spiritual power surged, and violent ripples appeared on the surface of the restriction.

Surprisingly, although the barrier's light dimmed and flickered several times, it remained unbroken. After a moment, the points of light rekindled, and the barrier was restored to its original state.

"This..." Qingming Sanren's face turned grim. "How could this be?"

Ancestor Tianxuan snorted coldly: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Qingming's method of breaking the restriction is nothing more than this."

Just when everyone was at a loss, Zhou Xun stepped forward:

"let me see."

Ancestor Tianxuan immediately retorted sarcastically, "What? Fellow Daoist Zhou understands the Dao of Formations? Don't make a fool of yourself!"

Even Qingming Sanren was somewhat skeptical!
Zhou Xun ignored his taunts, closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, they were radiating a faint golden light. He was fully activating the fourth level of his Spirit Rhinoceros Azure Light Eye.
The restrictions suddenly presented a completely different picture to him.

Of the original seven points of light, five were illusory nodes, with only two flickering with a faint glow.

Even more surprisingly, three more hidden true nodes are concealed deep within the restriction.

"I see." Zhou Xun understood. The restriction was so cleverly disguised.

"Playing tricks!" Ancestor Tianxuan snorted coldly when he saw Zhou Xun hesitate.
Zhou Xun ignored him and simply raised his hand, sending out a bolt of lightning that accurately struck a certain spot on the barrier.

The light, though seemingly faint, triggered a chain reaction the moment it came into contact with the restriction.

With a crisp "crack," spiderweb-like cracks suddenly appeared on the surface of the barrier.

Immediately afterwards, to everyone's astonishment, the entire restriction shattered and dissipated into specks of spiritual light in the air.

The barrier has truly been broken!
(End of this chapter)