Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal-Chapter 371 - 119: Arrival at Tianhan City!
At the same time, deep within the Hundred Savage Mountain.
In a certain uninhabited valley, a passage suddenly appeared on the rock wall, followed by a youth with a handsome visage, dressed in a yellow long robe.
At his waist, hung a blue-black token engraved with an ancient script "Imperial".
As he stepped out, the passage behind him instantly closed up, as if it had never existed.
He glanced at his surroundings and revealed a slight smile.
"So this is the legendary Spirit Beast Mountain Range. This time, I must subdue a few high-grade bloodline demon beasts!"
Then, he transformed into a ray of spirit light and swiftly flew outward.
...
On the other side, after Zhou Xun and the others left Wangchuan Lake, they flew straight north.
The route they took this time started from the frontline of Golden Ape Valley, leaving Xui Country, then crossed the Hundred Thousand Swamp, entering Yean Country.
Finally, they flew straight through to Tianhan City in Zhao Country.
This was also the route Xing Huai’an and others took when they returned earlier.
At this moment, there was nearly a year left until the grand meeting in Tianhan City, so Zhou Xun and his group were not in a rush.
They proceeded slowly.
Along the way, they were interested in sightseeing through Xui Country, which also had its unique charm.
If they encountered a place they liked, it was quite common for them to stay there for several days.
Finally, a month later, Zhou Xun and the others arrived at Golden Ape Valley.
Upon hearing of Zhou Xun’s arrival, Master Fengg Yun warmly received him.
Though he hadn’t returned to the sect, Master Fengg Yun was aware of Zhou Xun serving as the Honored Guest Elder of their Cloud Light Sect and holding the Grand Elder Order.
"Elder Zhou’s visit is truly a great honor for the cultivators stationed in Golden Ape Valley!"
"Elder Fengg Yun, you flatter me!"
Unable to resist Elder Fengg Yun’s enthusiasm, Zhou Xun stayed for a full five days.
During this time, Zhou Xun and Master Fengg Yun had an engaging conversation about the way of arrays.
Both being quasi-third tier array masters, they exchanged knowledge, benefiting greatly from each other.
Not only was Zhou Xun’s cultivation profound, but his array expertise was no less impressive, which truly shocked and admiringly impressed Master Fengg Yun.
At their departure, they agreed to meet for another discourse in the future.
Soon, the Crimson Flame Simurgh carried Zhou Xun and Song Yiqing out of Golden Ape Valley.
"Daoist Zhou, I never expected you to be proficient in arrays. I remember you being renowned for the Alchemy Dao!"
"Hahaha, after reaching Core Formation, I had more free time, so I studied some of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation to pass the time!"
Zhou Xun said with a smile.
"Daoist Zhou’s talent is truly unmatched in my lifetime!"
As they chatted leisurely, they quickly entered the territory of the Hundred Thousand Swamp.
Upon stepping in, a subtle black Qi pierced into their bodies.
Mana surged on their surfaces, instantly forming a green mana light shield that enveloped the figures of Zhou Xun and Song Yiqing.
"I’ve always heard how terrifying the miasma of the Hundred Thousand Swamp is. Seeing it today, it is indeed extraordinary!"
This was Zhou Xun’s first visit here, hence his impression.
Master Profound Cloud used to guard at Golden Ape Valley and had been here a few times!
"Indeed it is so, though the miasma now is significantly thinner than when I last came. In about a hundred years, the miasma here might be completely gone!"
"By then, this place will surely become a contested land!"
Zhou Xun nodded at the words.
The Hundred Thousand Swamp is vast, larger than the combined areas of Fengg Country and Hexu Country.
Such a huge area, once the miasma dissipates, the profits hidden within will be unimaginable.
Spirit veins, spiritual mountains, spirit ores...
"Daoist Zhou, why not ally our two countries, perhaps we can gain some interests here!"
Master Profound Cloud suggested.
The Hundred Thousand Swamp borders Yean Country to the north, Xui Country to the south, and Yue Country to the east.
The day the miasma dissipates will certainly mark the beginning of strife.
By then, the three major sects of Yean Country might have to join forces!
With over ten True Pill cultivators, including two late-stage Core Formation ones, such a force would be tricky for even the three countries of Fengg, Xiu, and Yue combined.
"This matter isn’t urgent; there’s still a hundred years. We can discuss it then!" Zhou Xun said calmly.
Seeing this, Master Profound Cloud didn’t continue the topic.
Another month passed, and they finally left the scope of the Hundred Thousand Swamp.
Entering Yean Country.
...
Celestial Feather Immortal City is within the jurisdiction of the Celestial Feather Sect.
Its largest tavern is also a Celestial Feather Sect industry, named "Celestial Feather Tower".
In a certain elegant room, Zhou Xun and company sat facing each other.
"Daoist Brother Profound Cloud, this Dukang Spirit Wine of Yean Country is indeed well-deserved of its reputation!" Zhou Xun laughed heartily, tilting his head back to down a cup of spirit wine.
Dukang, known as the most famous spirit wine in Yean Country, was not something Zhou Xun could miss tasting as he passed by.
Master Profound Cloud wore a wry smile.
Their portraits were probably deeply imprinted in the minds of the high-tier cultivators of the Celestial Feather Sect.
Yet, Zhou Xun dared to openly, boldly stroll into their territory to taste their spirit wine.
He truly didn’t know whether to admire Zhou Xun’s skill or bravery.
"Rest assured, the Celestial Feather Sect invaded our Xui Country and lost three True Pill cultivators, now they’re merely lingering on in a hopeless situation!"
"Defeated dogs of no concern!"
With three late-stage Core Formation fighters in his hand, Zhou Xun naturally had confidence.
Five days later, Zhou Xun, satisfied with his leisure, embarked on his journey again.
...
The Hundred Savage Mountain Range, a colossal mountain range spanning several countries, with the part in Xui Country merely a branch of it.
The Hundred Savage Mountain near Tianhan City is the main vein, stretching millions of miles from north to south!
...
Five months later, on a small mountain, three figures descended.
It was Zhou Xun, Song Yiqing, and Master Profound Cloud.
After leaving Celestial Feather Immortal City that day, Zhou Xun did not tarry.
He flew straight through Yean Country, entering the territory of Zhao Country.
Then sped towards the northwest, heading directly for Tianhan City.
Interestingly, since Zhou Xun and Master Profound Cloud concealed their auras and traveled with the Crimson Flame Simurgh,
they encountered tribulation cultivators at the border of Yean and Zhao countries.
The leader, surprisingly, was of Fake Pill Cultivation!
A tribulation cultivator at the Fake Pill Stage was something even Zhou Xun was seeing for the first time.
Such a powerful cultivator would be a notable figure anywhere in Xui Country, yet here they were engaging in acts of robbery.
Thus, with a casual strike from Zhou Xun, he wiped out this group of tribulation cultivators, tearfully accepting nearly a million spirit stones in wealth.
"After months of traversing, we’ve finally arrived!" Song Yiqing expressed with emotion.
According to the map, this place was only a few thousand miles away from Tianhan City.
From here, it was occasionally possible to see cultivators’ escape lights streaking through the distant sky.
Most of these people were Foundation Establishment cultivators!
After a short rest, they once again rode the Crimson Flame Simurgh onward.
...
Three hours later,
a gigantic mountain peak rose abruptly, reaching into the clouds.
From this vantage point, it stood thousands of feet high!
At the same time, a grand city sprawled like a coiled dragon, climbing from the mountain’s base to its summit.
This was Tianhan City!
Built along the mountain, sprawling upwards, tier upon tier.
Legend has it that Master Tianhan’s cave mansion is located at the peak of this mountain range.
At this moment, Tianhan City was shrouded in a grand array, spirit light twinkling; it was said to be a Tier Three Top-Grade Forbidden Array, with immense power.
As they approached Lixian City, more and more spirit lights gathered, of every shape and hue.
These escape lights landed a hundred miles before Lixian City, due to the city’s no-fly restriction.
Adhering to local customs, Zhou Xun and company, piloting the Crimson Flame Simurgh, also descended.
Just then, a youth with a handsome visage dressed in a yellow long robe walked toward them.
