Cultivation of Immortality: Start by Improving Spiritual Root Qualifications

Chapter 947: Zhou Xun Wanted, The End of the Que Family!

Of course, unless it's a critical moment,

Zhou Xun would not use this supernatural power casually.

After all, Tian Shu City isn't too far from the Lu clan's territory, so there's a high probability that there are members of the Lu clan here.
Once recognized,

My whereabouts might be exposed.

"It could be used as a trump card!"

After all, ordinary opponents can be easily dealt with by using the Thunder Grass Sword Intent.

Zhou Xun was overjoyed to have acquired such supernatural power and was in a good mood.

"Xiaojia!"

"Master!" A boy of sixteen or seventeen years old approached and bowed deeply. He was none other than Xiao Jia, the Xuanjia Armored ...

"Let's prepare some crocodile meat today to celebrate!" Zhou Xun ordered with a smile.

That fifth-tier demonic crocodile was enormous, and after so many years, a considerable amount of its flesh and blood remained.

"Yes, Master, please wait a moment!"

Xiao Jia bowed and retreated, heading to the kitchen to prepare the spiritual meal.

While waiting, Zhou Xun took out a jade slip, which was the one that recorded the complete version of the Five Heavens Purple Thunder Formation.

Start examining it closely.
He had previously obtained a considerable amount of lightning-attribute spiritual materials from the Que clan, many of which were treasures that could be directly used to enhance the power and grade of formations.
Therefore, he planned to re-refine this magic array.
It was elevated to the fifth tier.

After all, Zhou Xun is now a Nascent Soul cultivator, and can even contend with peak Nascent Soul cultivators.

Ordinary magic arrays were of no use to him.
If he can be upgraded to the mid-grade of the fifth rank, coupled with his lightning-attribute divine abilities, he will surely achieve a result greater than the sum of its parts.

In about half an hour,
Xiao Jia then emerged from the spirit kitchen, carrying a jade plate in his hand.
"Master, the crocodile meat is ready." Xiao Jia respectfully placed the jade plate on the jade table in front of Zhou Xun.

The plate was filled with translucent slices of meat, their surfaces shimmering with faint golden veins and emitting an enticing aroma.

Zhou Xun nodded in satisfaction and took out a jade wine pot from his storage ring.

The moment the pot appeared, the room was filled with fragrance, which mingled with the aroma of the crocodile meat, making one's mouth water.

"Eh? What brings you to such a refined mood today, young master?" A clear, melodious voice rang out.

Sun Yuanxuan, dressed in a light purple silk dress, gracefully emerged from the inner room. Having just finished her cultivation, her skin still shimmered with a faint spiritual glow, making her appear even more radiant and captivating.

Zhou Xun smiled and waved: "You've come at the perfect time. I got some good stuff today, let's have a taste together."

Xiao Jia wisely withdrew.

Sun Yuanxuan sat down next to Zhou Xun, looking curiously at the spiritual food on the plate. Zhou Xun cut a small piece for her and poured her a cup of spiritual wine.

"Young master, this..." Sun Yuanxuan had just tasted a bite of the demon crocodile meat when her beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

The meat melted in her mouth, turning into a warm current that rushed straight to her dantian. She quickly circulated her cultivation technique, but was still overwhelmed by the immense spiritual energy contained within, causing her face to flush.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun chuckled and said, "Your cultivation is still shallow, eat slowly." He then poured her another half cup of spiritual wine, "It will taste better with this."

Sun Yuanxuan carefully took a sip of the spirit wine.

The liquor initially burns upon entering the throat, then transforms into a refreshing coolness, gently soothing the restless energy within.

She let out a long sigh, a look of delight on her face: "Good wine!"

And began to refine the spiritual energy within the spiritual food.

Zhou Xun then began to enjoy his meal. He cut off a large piece of the crocodile meat and put it in his mouth, whereupon his mouth was filled with a delicious aroma.

The meat was tender yet chewy, and every bite contained pure spiritual energy, making him feel completely comfortable.

"it is good!"

Zhou Xun couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, then tilted his head back and drank another cup of spirit wine. This fifth-grade spirit wine was mellow and lingering, and after entering his stomach, it transformed into surging spiritual power, complementing the effects of the demon crocodile meat.

He felt as if every pore on his body was opening up, and his cultivation level was subtly improving.

After he had eaten half of it, he realized that Sun Yuanxuan had already closed her eyes and was meditating.

The girl's body was filled with spiritual energy, clearly indicating that she was fully refining the spiritual substance she had just ingested. Zhou Xun shook his head and continued to enjoy the delicious treat alone.

After a satisfying meal, Zhou Xun leaned back comfortably in his chair.

At this moment, Sun Yuanxuan slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Zhou Xun's joyful expression, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Young Master, you seem particularly happy today. Is there something good happening?"

Zhou Xun laughed heartily and pulled the beauty into his arms: "Not bad! I've acquired a new supernatural power today, and my strength has greatly increased."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanxuan was both surprised and delighted: "Really? Congratulations, young master!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhou Xun laughed heartily, his gaze catching sight of Sun Yuanxuan's pretty face, flushed slightly from the spirit wine, making her appear even more alluring.

The fine beads of sweat that had seeped out during her cultivation had not yet completely dissipated and were slowly sliding down her slender, jade-like neck, disappearing deep into her clothes.

Zhou Xun's heart stirred slightly.

He hadn't been close to his beloved for a long time since the last great battle. Now, with her in his arms and in the midst of a drunken frenzy, how could he possibly restrain himself?

"Sir?"

Sun Yuanxuan noticed Zhou Xun's intense gaze, and her pretty face flushed even more.

Just as she was about to speak, Zhou Xun suddenly stood up and swept her into his arms.

"Ah!" Sun Yuanxuan exclaimed softly, instinctively wrapping her arms around Zhou Xun's neck.

"Such a joyous occasion, how could we not celebrate!"

Zhou Xun laughed heartily, carrying the beauty in his arms, and strode towards the inner room.

The gauze curtains swayed gently, filling the room with the warmth of spring.
Perhaps it's the effect of the fifth-tier spirit meat and spirit wine today,
The instant yin and yang energies meet,

Sun Yuanxuan felt an unprecedented surge of spiritual energy explode within her body.

Her delicate body suddenly stiffened, her lips parted slightly, and she let out a soft moan.

Suddenly, a dazzling spiritual light burst forth from her dantian, and the once calm ocean of spiritual energy began to surge violently.

The golden core floating above the dantian trembled violently.

"Is he about to break through?"

Zhou Xun immediately sensed the abnormality and quickly used his magic power to set up an isolation barrier around the two of them.

Sun Yuanxuan has now entered a mysterious state.

Under the catalysis of fifth-tier spiritual flesh and spiritual wine, the spiritual energy within her body was undergoing an astonishing qualitative change. A small vortex was forming within her dantian, creating a golden core.

"Hold fast to the One and circulate the Qi throughout the body!"

Zhou Xun gave her a deep reminder, while simultaneously channeling a wisp of pure Yin Lightning power into her body to help stabilize her mind.

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanxuan immediately formed a hand seal and began circulating her qi according to the cultivation method.

"boom--"

Sun Yuanxuan's spiritual power surged instantly, and the ball of spiritual light began to recombine.

Under the guidance of Zhou Xun's Nascent Soul stage magic power, a more solid and dazzling golden core is slowly taking shape.

The entire breakthrough process lasted for a full three hours. When the last trace of spiritual energy was absorbed by the newly formed golden core, a ring of spiritual energy ripples suddenly erupted around Sun Yuanxuan's body.

She slowly opened her eyes, golden light swirling within them, having successfully advanced to the mid-stage of Core Formation!
"Thank you for your help, young master." Sun Yuanxuan's voice trembled slightly as she felt the surging spiritual power within her body, her face full of surprise.

Zhou Xun gently stroked her hair and smiled, "It's because you have a solid foundation; today is just the beginning." He then took out a bottle of pills.
"Consolidate your cultivation these next few days and don't waste this opportunity."

Sun Yuanxuan nodded obediently, nestled in Zhou Xun's arms, and felt the wonderful changes after her cultivation breakthrough.

She looked inward at her dantian and saw that the newly formed golden core was a size larger than before, with mysterious patterns flowing on its surface and radiating astonishing spiritual energy fluctuations.

Sun Yuanxuan's breakthrough was just a minor episode.

In the time that followed, Zhou Xun spent his days cultivating and refining his body, and studying the Five Heavens Purple Thunder Array in his hands.

Of course, he would occasionally leave his cave and visit Tian Shu City.

On this day, after Zhou Xun finished his cultivation, he left the cave with Sun Yuanxuan.

I strolled around the city.

This is actually a form of spiritual practice.
Cultivation is not limited to meditation and breath control; experiencing the myriad aspects of life and nature is also a form of spiritual practice.

"Young Master, where shall we go today?" Sun Yuanxuan asked, her eyes full of anticipation as she took Zhou Xun's arm.

She had just broken through to the mid-stage of Core Formation, and her whole body was radiant. A light blue gauze dress made her skin look even whiter than snow.

Zhou Xun smiled slightly: "There is a Mingyue Tower in the city, the tea and snacks are quite good, let me take you to try them."

He had suppressed his cultivation to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. Dressed in a plain white robe with a jade pendant hanging at his waist, he looked like an ordinary young master from a noble family.

The two strolled along the streets of Tian Shu City, surrounded by a throng of pedestrians.

Shops lined both sides of the street, their calls echoing throughout. Zhou Xun noticed that there were many more cultivators patrolling the city than usual, and most of them looked solemn.

"It seems the news of the war between the Lu and Que clans has already spread," Zhou Xun thought to himself.

Before long, a quaint three-story teahouse came into view. A plaque with the words "Mingyue Tower" hung in front of the building, written in a vigorous and powerful style.

Two servants in blue robes stood at the entrance. Seeing Zhou Xun and his companion's extraordinary bearing, they quickly came forward to greet them.

"Please come in, distinguished guests!"

Zhou Xun nodded slightly and led Sun Yuanxuan into the teahouse.

Upon entering, a delicate aroma of tea immediately greets you, instantly invigorating you. Dozens of sandalwood tea tables are set up in the lobby, and almost all of them are occupied.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Wang, a warm welcome!" A middle-aged man who looked like a shopkeeper strode over.
"Manager Feng, you're too kind. As usual, I'd like a window seat," Zhou Xun said casually.

"Alright! A private room by the window on the second floor!" the innkeeper announced loudly, personally leading the two upstairs.

The second floor has a more tranquil environment with only a dozen or so tea tables separated by screens.

Zhou Xun chose a seat by the window, which overlooked a lake in the city, offering a pleasant view.

"What kind of tea would you like to drink today, fellow Daoist? Our shop has just received a new shipment of Yuluochun tea, which is picked from ancient tea trees that are thousands of years old. Only about ten catties are produced each year," the shopkeeper introduced eagerly.

"Then bring a pot of tea, and a few specialty snacks." Zhou Xun casually tossed out a high-grade spirit stone.

The shopkeeper caught the spirit stone, his eyes lighting up: "Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment, I'll be right there!"

After the shopkeeper left, Sun Yuanxuan whispered, "Young master, this teahouse is quite expensive."

Zhou Xun smiled but remained silent.

Before long, tea and snacks were served one after another. A pot of emerald green Yuluochun tea was served with four exquisite snacks: osmanthus cake, pine nut pastry, jujube, and jade lotus seeds.

Although it's a common style, its materials are all of level three or higher, hence the higher price.
But for Zhou Xun now, it's nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

Sun Yuanxuan extended her slender, white hand and poured Zhou Xun a cup of tea.

"Sir, please!"

The tea soup is bright green and clear, with a delicate aroma. It has a slightly bitter taste followed by a sweet aftertaste, which is truly remarkable.

Just as the two were enjoying their tea, they heard conversations coming from the next table.

"Fellow Daoist, have you heard? Something big has happened at Wandao Lake recently!" A voice, deliberately lowered, still clearly reached Zhou Xun's ears.

"Isn't it just that the Que clan and the Lu clan are at war? It's been going on for days." Another person said dismissively.

"Hey, do you know the latest battle situation?" the high-pitched voice asked, keeping the situation a secret.

Zhou Xun paused slightly in his teacup, pretending to listen casually.

“The Que Clan has three Void Refinement Ancestors, and their Grand Elder Que Wuji is even at the late Void Refinement stage. The Lu Clan only has two. How can they possibly defeat them?” someone interjected.

"Wrong! Utterly wrong!" the shrill voice exclaimed triumphantly.

"The Que family not only failed to win, but also suffered a crushing defeat!"

"How could that be? The Que family is one of the most prominent families in Wandao Lake!"

"Hehe, you guys don't know this," the man said in a low voice.
"The Que clan's ancestor, Que Tianya, is still recovering from serious injuries within the clan and therefore did not participate in the battle!"

"The Lu family invited Senior Xu Lingzi to help them. Although he is only at the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm, his Azure Compass is a famous treasure for trapping people!"

"It is said that Xu Lingzi imprisoned the Grand Elder of the Que Clan inside, and then the Lu brothers fought him two against one!"

"Rui Ci, the outcome is predictable."

Zhou Xun frowned slightly and gently put down the teacup in his hand.

"Oh, what was the result? Please let me know, Brother Fang!"

"Hehe, Que Tianming, the second elder of the Que clan, perished on the spot! The Grand Elder Que Wuji escaped with only his Nascent Soul stage remaining, while a full 80% of the other Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation cultivators were lost!"

"The once mighty Que clan has lost all its elites in a single battle!"

"Now, apart from the waters near Tianque Island, the Que family has lost all its territory, which now belongs to the Lu family!"

An uproar erupted inside the teahouse.

Zhou Xun sighed inwardly. Although he had anticipated that the Que family would be defeated, he had not expected them to be so thoroughly defeated. Fortunately, the Que family's foundation remained intact, and their lineage had not been broken.

The man continued:
"And there's more to come!"

"It turns out that the Lu family's Grand Elder, Lu Xinghai, had an illegitimate son, the Azure-Eyed Heavenly Lord Lu Qingya, who was killed by a guest elder of the Que clan!"

"What? Who's so bold?" a man exclaimed in surprise.

"Senior Lu Xinghai is notorious for being vengeful. There have even been cases of entire Nascent Soul clans being slaughtered for offending him!"

"This man killed his own son, how can we let this go!"

"Isn't that right?" the shrill voice nodded.
"I heard that person is called Zhou Xun, the Heavenly Lord of the Forgotten River, and he's a mid-grade fifth-tier array master. The Lu family is currently doing everything in their power to hunt him down, offering a reward of three thousand spirit crystals!"

A cold smile crept across Zhou Xun's lips. Luckily, he was prepared and had many aliases.

He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and didn't seem to care at all.

Sun Yuanxuan quietly grasped his hand, a hint of nervousness flashing across her face.
Zhou Xun gave him a reassuring look, indicating that it was alright.

"Three thousand spirit crystals! That's an incredibly high bounty!" exclaimed the surrounding tea drinkers.

"Of course! It's said that Zhou Xun not only killed Lu Qingya, but also his younger brother Lu Qingfeng. Lu Xinghai was furious and personally issued a bounty!"

Zhou Xun's sneer deepened. Lu Xinghai probably had no idea that his true enemy, the one who killed his son, was sitting in this Mingyue Tower, sipping tea.

However, now is not the time to reveal himself; he needs more time to improve his strength.

“Young Master.” A hint of worry flashed in Sun Yuanxuan’s eyes.

Zhou Xun shook his head slightly and transmitted his voice, "It's alright, they won't be able to find us."

(End of this chapter)