Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal-Chapter 375 - 123: The Clue to Departure

"So that’s the truth!"

Zhou Xun could not help but think of Fengyuan!

"I reckon that place was the frontline of the confrontation between the Human Realm and the Ghost Realm back then!"

And the ghostly mist I encountered in Fengyuan that year was likely a trace of ghost qi leaking from a loosening seal of the Ghost Realm passage.

The middle-aged man I met there was most likely the powerful cultivator responsible for guarding the seal!

It seems I had already come into contact with the truth of those years, only I couldn’t discern it at the time.

Finally, Zhou Xun understood the ins and outs of the matter!

"Speaking of which, before I formed my core back then, I encountered matters related to the Ghost Realm several times..." Zhou Xun immediately recounted his encounter with the ghostly mist outside White Cloud Immortal City, 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

as well as his later experiences in Fengyuan!

"I never imagined that Daoist Zhou had such experiences!" the crowd exclaimed in shock.

"In the past few hundred years, the appearances of ghostly mist in various parts of the Eastern Wilderness have indeed increased. Quite a few cultivators at the Core Formation Stage have lost their lives because of it. Fortunately, these small Ghost Realms dissipate on their own after a while!"

Master Dan Ding recalled and provided some examples of ghostly mist!

"Since Master has found the truth of those years, is there a method to leave?" Zhou Xun quickly asked.

Upon hearing this, Master Tianci shook his head, then nodded again.

"Yes and no!"

"When I learned of this, I naturally wasn’t content to stop at the Core Formation Stage and began searching tirelessly for a way to leave. After more than a hundred years, I still found nothing."

"Just as I was about to resign myself and give up, I suddenly found a clue—I discovered an external visitor!"

"An external visitor?" Zhou Xun asked, puzzled.

"Someone from another Cultivation Realm!" Master Tianci’s eyes sparkled.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun was overjoyed, as it meant there was indeed a passage to the outside world; he just hadn’t found it yet.

"Where is that person now?" Zhou Xun asked hurriedly.

"That person offended me, and I killed him," Master Tianci said with a sigh.

"Only when I searched his storage bag did I realize his true identity. Had I known earlier, I would have spared his life!"

Saying this, Master Tianci couldn’t help but show a trace of regret!

He was so close to learning the method to leave—how could he not feel bitter!

"In the days that followed, I searched far and wide, hoping to discover another external visitor, but to no avail."

Since there was one discovery, Zhou Xun believed there could be a second. He still had over four hundred years of lifespan, so the probability of encountering one again was not small.

He then spoke up.

"Might I take a look at the items of this external visitor?"

"Of course, but Daoist Zhou must also agree to do something for me!"

Master Tianci said, looking at Zhou Xun!

"What might that be? I’d ask the Master to show me!"

Hearing this, Zhou Xun was not surprised. This was, after all, Master Tianci’s accumulation of centuries, and naturally, he wouldn’t hand it over without something in return. However, Zhou Xun cautiously did not agree immediately.

"Daoist Zhou, breaking through to Core Formation at such a young age, must have formed a Half-Step Golden Core!"

"Indeed!"

Zhou Xun nodded, for there was nothing to hide about it!

"That’s good!" Hearing this, not only Master Tianci but the other three also seemed relieved.

"I am old and have little lifespan left; the same goes for these old friends,"

"However, among the disciples under us, there is none who can uphold the status of Tianhan City. Once we pass away, the entire Tianhan City will undoubtedly lose its current transcendent status,"

"Becoming a meal for the several other great powers!"

"I hope Daoist Zhou can agree to succeed us in Tianhan City, preserving its current status and prestige!"

Master Tianci laid out his request.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun was quite surprised. It wasn’t a demand, but rather an offer!

This made Zhou Xun even more perplexed, and he continued to ask,

"I am at the Early-Stage of Core Formation, and I am alone. How could I possibly stand against the many powers of Zhao Country?" Although Zhou Xun’s combat strength was formidable, he wasn’t confident about confronting several Late-Stage Core Formation experts!

"As long as Daoist Zhou is a Half-Step Golden Core!" Master Tianci said, slapping his waist.

A spirit light flashed and fell in front of him.

Transforming into a human-shaped puppet two meters high.

"This is, a Tier Four Puppet!" Zhou Xun was greatly surprised!

"That’s correct. This is a Human Puppet, with combat capabilities comparable to an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator!"

"Much of my big name, and the reason Tianhan City maintains its current status, is owed to this puppet!"

"It’s just that controlling this puppet requires a high threshold; only a Half-Step Golden Core cultivator can barely wield it, exhibiting Nascent Soul combat power!"

"If Daoist Zhou agrees to take over Tianhan City in the future, this Human Puppet will naturally belong to you. With it, even alone, no one would dare target Tianhan City!"

"I wonder what you think of this offer?"

Finishing his statement, Master Tianci looked at Zhou Xun with eyes full of anticipation.

"Why does the Master trust me so?" Zhou Xun questioned in confusion.

Upon hearing this, Master Tianci laughed heartily,

"Hahaha, Daoist Zhou, you should be aware that Tianhan City is also known as the largest City of Loose Cultivators in the Eastern Wilderness. As a loose cultivator yourself, you naturally have this qualification,"

"Moreover, you are a descendent of Nanyue Daoist, which makes you one of us. With your formation of a Half-Step Golden Core, you are certainly the most suitable choice!"

"Indeed, Zhou Xun, you should agree. With the support of us four old fellows, your cultivation will surely soar to the Late-Stage Core Formation!"

Master Nanyue, standing beside, also advised.

"Whatever elixir you need, I’ll refine for you!" Alchemy Master casually offered.

He is a Tier Three High-Grade Alchemy Master, capable of refining any elixir needed at the Core Formation Stage!

Seeing this, Zhou Xun nodded,

"In that case, my respects and acceptance!"

This matter had countless benefits and no downside for Zhou Xun, so naturally, he had no reason to refuse.

Consider the Tier Four Human Puppet; once he acquired it, he could possess Nascent Soul combat power while in the Core Formation Stage. Such a temptation was hard to resist.

Moreover, with Tianhan City, one of the Three Great Immortal Cities of the Eastern Wilderness, he would be much faster in collecting High-Tier Spiritual Medicines.

Additionally, there were many Treasures of Heaven and Earth left in Tianhan City over the years.

In any case, after joining, Zhou Xun wouldn’t have to worry about resources for cultivating to Peak Core Formation!

Seeing Zhou Xun agree, Master Tianci and the three others were overjoyed.

"Good, good, good!"

"With your joining, Tianhan City will be worry-free for hundreds of years to come!"

"At last, Tianhan City has someone to succeed us!"

Then, Master Tianci did not go back on his word.

He slapped his waist and took out the items he received from the external visitor back then.

Several spirit lights flew out and landed in front of him, transforming into several Jade Scrolls and a token.

Upon seeing that token, Zhou Xun’s eyes couldn’t help but narrow.

It was a token, entirely of dark blue, with an ancient seal character "Yu" (御) engraved in the middle.