Chapter 549: Chapter 158: High-Grade Thunder Sword Concept

Returning to Celestial Talisman Island,

Zhou Xun recalled the previous battle with the Tier Four Demon Crocodile.

After that battle, Zhou Xun could roughly determine his current combat power level—equivalent to an ordinary Early-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.

However, his methods were too singular.

Relying solely on the Purple Sky True Thunder Array, he feared it would be difficult to threaten a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.

The Power of Tribulation Thunder he once prided himself on had become almost useless at this level.

After all, reaching this level, whether it be human Qi Refiners or demon beasts, they have all truly experienced Thunder Tribulation,

not to mention the incomplete Power of Tribulation Thunder in Zhou Xun’s Thunder Pool.

As for Yin Thunder, although it could pose a threat to them, at this stage, the Divine Soul is extremely solid, coupled with the Nascent Soul capable of Soul Emergence,

its threat is further diminished.

Now, Zhou Xun needed to find ways to enhance his methods to the Fourth Realm.

The sacrificial refinement of the Blood Demon Child was one, according to the Blood Demon Scripture, when five Tier Three Top-Grade Blood Demon Children use their joint Secret Technique,

even an Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator must retreat by three miles.

Besides that, Zhou Xun thought of his Profound Thunder Sword!

During the battle with that Tier Four Demon Crocodile, if the Thunder Sword could reach a High-Grade level, it might have been able to keep it down.

Besides that, the Sword Shadow Unification Secret Technique, which he had remained at the second level,

after all these years, he finally touched the edge of the third level,

if he could elevate it to the third level, doubling the power of the Sword Technique,

then this technique would become his trump card!

"Erniu specializes in this Cultivation Technique, when I reach the Sea Suppression Immortal City, I might consult him!"

"But before that, a trip to Ringless Island is needed to meet with Daoist Brother Iron Mountain!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain, while in the Eastern Wilderness, was already a Tier Three High-Grade Artifact Refining Grandmaster, and now having advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage,

his artifact refining skills must have improved!

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated,

forming a hand seal, his figure flickered, appearing in the sky above Celestial Talisman Island.

He then slapped the Spirit Beast Bag, summoning the Earth Element Beast!

"Greetings, Master!"

Feng Chong saluted respectfully!

"To Ringless Island!" Zhou Xun instructed,

only to see the Earth Element Beast flap its wings, transforming into a gust of wind, quickly heading in the direction of Ringless Island.

A few hours later, Zhou Xun reached his destination.

"Greetings, Daoist Zhou, True Monarch Iron Mountain is in his Cave Mansion, he has been thinking about you for a long time!"

The same two middle-aged men from last time, Xu Ziling and Lan Yanping, greeted him.

At this point, Zhou Xun no longer needed an announcement to enter.

Soon, Zhou Xun reached the Cave Mansion of Master Iron Mountain.

"Brother Zhou, you finally came to see this old man!" True Monarch Iron Mountain teased upon seeing Zhou Xun.

"Didn’t I receive a message from Daoist Brother Tianci, and went on a trip!"

Saying this, Zhou Xun recounted his experience in the Sea Race territory acquiring the "Nine-Encompassing Purple Spirit Ginseng".

True Monarch Iron Mountain was quite moved upon hearing this:

"You have gathered all four main medicines for the Nascent Soul Pill, refining it shouldn’t be too difficult!"

"With your aptitude, you should reach Peak Core Formation within decades, then break through to the Nascent Soul Stage in one fell swoop!"

"I imagine, Brother Zhou’s Nascent Soul celebration wine won’t be far off!"

"Daoist Brother overpraises!" Zhou Xun waved his hand and then explained his purpose for the visit!

"During this journey, I encountered that Tier Four Demon Crocodile and felt my methods were lacking, my Magical Treasure inadequate,"

"Daoist Brother, being an Artifact Refining Grandmaster, I have a Middle-Grade Thunder Sword, and if I want to elevate it to a High-Grade level, I wonder if there is a way?"

Saying this, Zhou Xun slapped his Storage Bag, took out the Profound Thunder Sword, and handed it to the large man opposite.

True Monarch Iron Mountain accepted the Thunder Sword directly from Zhou Xun’s hand and then examined it carefully!

About the time of a stick of incense later, he looked up at Zhou Xun and slowly spoke:

"The refining method of this sword is remarkable, its nurturing is also proper, but the materials seem ordinary, which leads to its lower grade!"

"Daoist Brother, truly you are a master at artifact refining, you saw the essence of this sword at a glance, it was a war trophy I gained in the past, later I added some precious materials to it, raising it to Middle-Grade."

"In my opinion, if you want to elevate this sword further, it requires Thunder Attribute Spirit Materials of Tier Four or above, which might give it a chance!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain stated.

"If you make the attempt, what are the odds?" Zhou Xun asked,

"About fifty to sixty percent!" True Monarch Iron Mountain thought for a moment and gave an answer!

"If there’s a fifty to sixty percent chance, that’s sufficient, otherwise this sword is almost useless to me!" Zhou Xun nodded, then said:

"Please write down the list of Spirit Materials, so I can search for them!"

Then, True Monarch Iron Mountain took out a Jade Scroll, inserted his Divine Sense, and started engraving, completing it in half a stick of incense.

He then handed the Jade Scroll to Zhou Xun,

"Regarding this sword, I have five plans for its advancement, along with all necessary Spirit Materials and alternative material lists, it’s all in there!"

"Thank you very much!"

Zhou Xun thanked sincerely.

"You and I, brothers, there’s no need for such formalities,"

"By the way, Brother Ji currently holds a high position in Sea Suppression Immortal City, maybe you could write to him for help; with his assistance, you should be able to gather them soon!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain said, adding another note!

"This matter indeed requires the bother of Daoist Brother Tianci, but I plan to personally make a journey to Sea Suppression Immortal City, first to resolve the matter of the Nascent Soul Pill,"

"Also, I can check on the materials needed for the Thunder Sword’s advancement!"

"Once I leave, I fear I must trouble Daoist Brother to oversee matters at Celestial Talisman Island!" Zhou Xun earnestly asked.

"No problem, I’ll give you a Communication Talisman; if there is any trouble at Celestial Talisman Island, contact me directly!"

"Thank you, Daoist Brother,"

"By the way, I am going to Sea Suppression Immortal City, does Brother have any message for Daoist Brother Tianci?" Zhou Xun continued to ask.

"Great, I do have a letter to deliver to him, I will entrust it to you!" Saying this, he handed over the Communication Talisman and a Jade Scroll to Zhou Xun.

Subsequently, Zhou Xun stayed three full days with True Monarch Iron Mountain before leaving.

Upon returning to Celestial Talisman Island, Zhou Xun tidied up briefly,

found Master Qianfu, and informed him of his departure!

Master Qianfu was taken aback upon hearing this, after all, his confidence over the years was due to Zhou Xun’s presence,

now that he was leaving, he truly felt uncertain!

Given that the Sea Suppression Immortal City isn’t close, even before war between the Human and Demon clans, it would take at least three months to travel,

now, with the war between the two clans severing the roads, a single trip takes at least a year, if encountering any mishaps, even longer.

Seeing Master Qianfu’s somewhat panicked expression, Zhou Xun smiled slightly,

took out True Monarch Iron Mountain’s Communication Talisman and handed it to him:

"Don’t worry, True Monarch Iron Mountain, who defends this place with me, is a close friend of mine, I’ve asked him to watch over Celestial Talisman Island, if something arises, activate this talisman!"

"Thank you, Daoist Brother!" Master Qianfu said emotionally.

After making all arrangements, Zhou Xun swiftly rode the Earth Element Beast, speeding in the direction of Sea Suppression Immortal City!