Cultivation of Immortality: Start by Improving Spiritual Root Qualifications

Chapter 989 The cultivators arrived at the Immortal Realm and were greatly shocked!

“Then Yuanqing will presume to pay his respects to Master Zhou.”

Su Yuanqing bowed again.

Zhou Xun nodded slightly, flipped his hand, and a warm, white jade elixir bottle appeared in his palm, with a faint spiritual light flowing around its body.

He handed it to Su Yuanqing and said with a smile:

"It is a joyous occasion that Pavilion Master Su has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"I refined this bottle of 'Nine-Turn Spirit-Nourishing Pill' in my spare time. It is quite beneficial for stabilizing the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm and improving magical power,"

"This is a congratulatory gift to celebrate your progress in the Great Dao. I hope you will not refuse it."

"Nine-Turn Spirit-Nourishing Pill!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuanqing's beautiful eyes lit up immediately.

As the head of Tianbao Pavilion, she naturally knew the preciousness of such a fifth-grade spiritual pill.
Especially for someone like her who has just reached the Nascent Soul stage, it is precisely the time when she urgently needs to consolidate her cultivation. This pill is priceless and has no market.

She instinctively wanted to politely decline, feeling unworthy of such a generous gift.

But when the words reached his lips, looking at Zhou Xun's sincere smile and feeling the magic power within him that still needed refinement, he simply couldn't bring himself to refuse.

That's way too much!

She took a deep breath, solemnly accepted the elixir bottle with both hands, and bowed deeply once more:
"Master Zhou's generous gift is too much for Yuanqing to accept!"

"I will forever remember this kindness and virtue. In the future, if the alchemist commands me, I will do my utmost, even at the cost of my life!"

Zhou Xun laughed heartily, appearing quite carefree:

"Sect Master Su, you flatter me. These mere pills are nothing to mention. Please have a seat."

After Su Yuanqing sat down on the stone bench, Sun Yuanxuan poured him a cup of spiritual tea.
"Thank you!"

Su Yuanqing reached out and took it, revealing her slender, white fingers.

Zhou Xun's expression turned slightly serious, and he spoke:

"Speaking of which, I do have a small matter I would like to trouble Pavilion Master Su with."

Su Yuanqing immediately sat up straight, his expression solemn:
"Please speak, Master Zhou. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to complete it without any hesitation!"

Zhou Xun turned his gaze to Sun Yuanxuan beside him and said:

"I will be embarking on a long journey soon for some reasons, with no return date set. Yuanxuan's cultivation is still too shallow for her to accompany me,"

“If I leave her here alone, I will inevitably feel uneasy. Pavilion Master Su has now reached the Nascent Soul stage and has extensive connections in Beishan City. Would you be willing to take Yuanxuan as your disciple, take care of her, and guide her cultivation?”

Upon hearing this, Su Yuanqing agreed almost without hesitation, her tone certain:
"It is my honor to be trusted by Master Zhou!"

She turned to look at Sun Yuanxuan, her gaze softening slightly:
“Miss Yuanxuan is exceptionally talented and kind-hearted. It is Yuanqing’s good fortune to have such a wonderful disciple.”

"If Miss Yuanxuan does not mind, I am willing to take you as my personal disciple and teach you everything I know. Are you willing?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanxuan immediately stepped forward, approached Su Yuanqing, performed a solemn apprenticeship ceremony, and offered him spiritual tea.
"Disciple Sun Yuanxuan greets Master! Master, please accept my bow!"

"Okay, okay, get up."

Su Yuanqing smiled with satisfaction and personally helped Sun Yuanxuan up.

She hesitated for a moment, then took out a treasure from her storage bracelet.
It was a hairpin that was entirely emerald green, carved with a phoenix spreading its wings, and inlaid with an ice-blue pearl at the head, emitting a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation and a chilling aura.

"This hairpin is called the 'Ice Phoenix Hairpin.' It was my protective item in the past. It combines offense and defense, and also has the effect of calming the mind."

"Now that my cultivation has greatly improved, I no longer need this treasure. I will give it to you today as a gift from your master. I hope you will diligently refine it and make good use of it."

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master!"

Sun Yuanxuan accepted the Ice Phoenix Hairpin with both hands, feeling the powerful energy contained within it, and was both surprised and delighted.

After the apprenticeship ceremony was completed, the atmosphere became even more harmonious.

Su Yuanqing had just entered the Nascent Soul stage and had many insights into cultivation that he wanted to share with others.

Zhou Xun, with his profound cultivation and extensive knowledge, was the perfect candidate. He was also happy to share some of his cultivation insights and precautions for the Nascent Soul stage.

Often, a few words are enough to enlighten her and make her gain a lot.

It wasn't until the night was deep that Su Yuanqing reluctantly got up to say goodbye.

……

Zhou Xun did not immediately leave Beishan City.

For the next month, he slowed down and stayed in the city.

During this period, he spent most of his time with Sun Yuanxuan.

The two strolled through the bustling streets of Beishan City, lingering in shops selling all sorts of ingenious items and unique spiritual foods.
Or perhaps one could take a boat trip on Mirror Moon Lake within the city.

More often than not, they would enjoy tea, play chess, and chat casually in Zhou Xun's cave courtyard.

Sun Yuanxuan was completely immersed in this rare and heartwarming time, as if she were using up all her future longings in advance.

Her smile was bright and genuine, and her eyes often sparkled with happiness.

However, Zhou Xun did not forget his main task.

He took some time to visit Blood Spear Heavenly Lord and the Lord of North Mountain City.

At the Blood Spear Heavenly Lord's residence, Zhou Xun drank spirit wine with him and frankly told him that he was about to embark on a long journey.

I beg this old friend to take care of Sun Yuanxuan and Su Yuanqing and his apprentice of Tianbao Pavilion after he leaves.

Upon hearing this, Blood Spear Heavenly Lord patted his chest and loudly guaranteed:

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Zhou! As long as I, Blood Spear, remain in North Mountain City, I will ensure their safety! You can focus on your business!"

In the magnificent and elegant Beichen Palace, Zhou Xun once again met the peerless Lord of Beishan City.

He made the same request, speaking earnestly.

The Lord of Beishan City sat upright on his jade throne, gazing intently at Zhou Xun for a moment before smiling gently, his voice clear and melodious:

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhou has spoken, I will naturally grant his request. I already have some acquaintance with Pavilion Master Su, as for your confidante,"

"Now that you have become a disciple of Pavilion Master Su, you are considered a part of Beishan City, and no one will dare to bully you easily."

Having received promises from these two powerful figures in Beishan City, Zhou Xun felt relieved!

time flies.

Thirty days may not be a short time for mortals, but for cultivators with long lifespans, it is just a blink of an eye.

On this day, outside the teleportation hall of Beishan City.

Sun Yuanxuan, dressed in an elegant long dress, stood not far from the entrance of the main hall.
She tried hard to keep smiling, but her slightly reddened eyes betrayed her reluctance to part.

Zhou Xun stood in front of her, gently patted the back of her hand, and said softly:

"Follow Pavilion Master Su in your cultivation. I will definitely come back to pick you up once this matter is settled."

Sun Yuanxuan nodded heavily, forcing back her tears, her voice slightly hoarse:
"Young Master... take care on your journey. Yuanxuan will cultivate diligently and wait for your return."

Zhou Xun smiled slightly, said no more, resolutely turned around, and stepped into the teleportation hall.

A burst of white light engulfed his figure, causing him to vanish completely from the spot.

Two weeks later, Wandao Lake,

Above a vast, boundless sea dotted with islands, a blue-gold dragon hundreds of feet long roared past. On the majestic head of the dragon, a man in a blue robe stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering in the sea breeze. This man was Zhou Xun.

Gazing at the vast and boundless Wandao Lake area before me, and feeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth that is ten times richer than that of the human world,

My thoughts drifted away involuntarily, and I thought of my closest friends in the human world.

"This place is sparsely populated and rich in spiritual energy, making it an excellent place to settle down. Why don't we take this opportunity to bring them out as well?"

"This will relieve me of a worry and strengthen my foundation in the immortal realm."

With that in mind, he no longer hesitated.

He telepathically commanded Xiao Jin to remain hidden and await orders in this area of ​​the sea.

Immediately, he focused his thoughts on his storage bag and took out the warm, smooth boundary core.

The next moment, the surrounding scenery rippled and blurred like water.

Just a moment later, the familiar and vast Wangchuan Lake appeared before them.

On the island in the middle of the lake, the Tranquil Pavilion still stands.

Thanks to the nourishment of the fifth-order spiritual vein, the spiritual energy in the entire Wangchuan Lake area is so rich that it is almost tangible.

Now, Liu Bai, Yun Ku, Yan Mo, and other Nascent Soul Heavenly Lords...

And Tianci Zhenjun, Tieshan Zhenjun, and other Nascent Soul cultivators, as well as the Ziyi Demon Emperor of the demon race, most of them now reside in the Wangchuan Immortal City.
Cultivating using the fifth-order spiritual vein here,
At the same time, it also prepares for the opportunity to go to the immortal realm.

Zhou Xun's divine sense gently swept over each of his friends' cave dwellings, without concealing his aura.
After a moment of silence—

"It's Fellow Daoist Zhou's aura!"

"Brother Zhou is back?"

"My elder brother summons me!"

"Master Zhou has emerged from seclusion?"

Auras of varying strength, yet all carrying surprise and excitement, instantly shot into the sky from all parts of the Forgotten River Immortal City!

Streaks of light streaked across the sky like meteors, rapidly descending towards the island in the center of the lake.

In no time at all, everyone had gathered.

Upon seeing them, everyone stepped forward to greet them, their voices filled with joy and anticipation, secretly wondering why Zhou had sought them out.

Zhou Xun stood up, his gaze sweeping over each of his closest friends present.
"You are all my close friends and relatives,"

Zhou Xun's clear voice reached everyone's ears.

"I have gathered everyone here today to tell you something and to fulfill a promise I made in the past."

He paused, and under the intense gaze of everyone, slowly said:
"I have paved the way to the Immortal Realm. If you are all ready, you may come with me today... to the Immortal Realm!"

Despite being mentally prepared, when Zhou Xun uttered those words, a chorus of suppressed gasps and gasps still erupted in the hall!

"The Immortal Realm! It really is the Immortal Realm!"

A flash of sword intent appeared in Liu Bai's eyes, and he clapped his hands, saying:
"Excellent! Fellow Daoist Zhou's superb abilities are truly admirable. I have heard you speak of the vastness of the Immortal Realm in the past, and today I finally have the opportunity to witness it for myself!"

Yama, the Heavenly Lord of Hell, laughed heartily, his voice shaking the palace:
"Hahaha! Great! I've been waiting for this day forever! Finally, I can go to the immortal realm and see for myself!"

Tianci Zhenjun and the others were also overwhelmed with excitement. They had been trapped in the human realm for a long time, and their path forward was almost cut off.

Now that the door to a higher level of the world is right in front of us, how can we not be overjoyed?

Looking at the excited crowd, Zhou Xun smiled and asked:
"The Immortal Realm is wonderful, but it also presents both opportunities and risks. I ask you one more time... are you truly prepared?"

"This journey may take years, and the return is uncertain. Perhaps when we return, everything will have changed! Have all the matters in the human realm been arranged?"

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Zhou!"

Liu Bai spoke first, his tone firm, "Ever since you mentioned this matter, we have begun to make arrangements for our affairs after our deaths, entrusting them to our sects and families."

"We have gathered here in the Immortal City of the River of Oblivion for two reasons: first, to cultivate using the spiritual veins, and second, to be ready to respond at any time, so as not to miss this once-in-a-millennium opportunity!"

Everyone expressed their opinions, and no one wanted to miss this opportunity to change their fate.

Seeing that everyone was determined and well-prepared, Zhou Xun said no more and nodded emphatically:
"Alright! In that case, everyone please relax and do not resist."

Having said that, he communicated with the World Core Crystal with his thoughts, while simultaneously enveloping all his friends in the hall with his divine sense.

The next moment, he gently waved his sleeve at everyone.

An invisible yet vast spatial force descended instantly, enveloping Liu Bai and the other ten-plus people!

Everyone felt a blur before their eyes, and the familiar scene of the council hall around them quickly blurred and disappeared like a faded painting!
A sudden, intense, dizzying sensation swept over me.

It was as if my entire soul had been thrown into a rapidly spinning chaotic vortex!

Time loses its meaning at this moment.

It felt like a fleeting moment of weightlessness, yet also like drifting through billions of years of time and space.

Their five senses were stripped away, their thoughts nearly frozen, and only the powerful spatial teleportation force enveloped them.

After an unknown amount of time, the extreme dizziness suddenly disappeared.

My feet felt a solid, grounded sensation.

Zhou Xun's figure solidified first. He still stood on the broad dragon head of Xiao Jin, his green robe fluttering in the sea breeze.

Immediately afterwards, the space around him rippled outwards like water.

A series of figures appeared on Xiao Jin's broad back.

Liu Bai, Yun Ku, and Yama Heavenly Lord
The figures of True Lord Tianci, True Lord Tieshan, True Lord Leiyu, True Lord Jiujian, Wang Erniu, Purple-Radiant Demon Emperor, and others materialized one by one.

Everyone instinctively shook their heads to steady themselves, and eagerly looked up—

What comes into view is a vast, boundless, gently rippling blue sea.

The spiritual energy in the air was so intoxicating that it made every pore on one's body open up!

"This...this is...the Immortal Realm?" Wang Erniu's honest face was full of shock as he murmured to himself.

Zhou Xun smiled faintly, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Indeed, this place... is the true immortal realm I told you about!"

His words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Many Nascent Soul True Monarchs present, such as True Monarch Tianci and True Monarch Tieshan, also sensed that the spiritual energy here far surpassed that of Wangchuan Lake.

I felt a surge of joy and excitement, but limited by my cultivation level and knowledge, this feeling was more of a direct and intense one.
They have not yet fully grasped the true meaning behind it.

Liu Bai, Yun Kutianjun, and Yanmotianjun, these three Nascent Soul cultivators,

At this moment, the shock in their hearts was like a raging storm, almost drowning their minds!

Liu Bai was dressed in white at this moment.
He exhibited a rare state of lethargy.

He could feel an extremely rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth cleansing his meridians, even breaking through the bottleneck of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm that had stagnated for many years.
There was a very subtle feeling of loosening!
If his physical body hadn't been severely damaged before, he probably would have broken through by now!

His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he found that any words seemed pale and powerless at this moment.

After a long silence, he murmured in an incredulous, almost dreamlike tone:

"So...so this is the Immortal Realm...No wonder...no wonder Fellow Daoist Zhou once said that if one could come to this place, all great cultivators in the mortal realm would have the hope of reaching the Nascent Soul stage..."

(End of this chapter)