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Chapter 297 The Number One Cultivation Holy Land in the South! Yuan Yao Forms Her Nascent Soul! The Debt of Human Kindness is the Most Valuable!

"trade?"

Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat relieved, as long as they weren't here to cause trouble.

But then he became more interested in the deal that had attracted this jinx to come to him personally.

The cost will likely be substantial.

"I wonder what kind of deal Sect Master Zhou wishes to make with my fellow disciples?" Cheng Tiankun asked cautiously, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"I have long heard that your clan has unique expertise in alchemy and an extraordinary lineage."

Zhou Yuan looked calmly at the two men and spoke frankly, "I have come to request a specific elixir from your esteemed sect. I wonder if you two fellow Daoists have any on hand?"

"A Spirit-Stabilizing Pill?"

Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo were both taken aback.

Then it dawned on me.

Dingling Dan, also known as Anhun Dan.

This elixir not only enhances one's cultivation level, but also has the miraculous effects of calming the mind and soul, stabilizing one's Dao heart, and reducing the invasion of inner demons.

Especially for cultivators who are about to form their Nascent Soul, if they can take one at the time of forming their Nascent Soul, it can not only greatly reduce the power of the inner demon tribulation at the time of forming their Nascent Soul, but also stabilize their soul and make the process of forming their Nascent Soul much smoother. It can be called one of the top spiritual pills to assist in forming the Nascent Soul!

Zhou Yuan's purpose in demanding this pill was self-evident; it was undoubtedly for his Daoist partner or junior who was about to form his Nascent Soul.

This matter was not a secret among the top officials of Tiannan.

Cheng Tiankun pondered for a moment, a perfectly measured look of difficulty appearing on his face.

It then turned into a resolute decision.

He reached into his robes and took out a jade bottle, no bigger than a thumb, pure white, and emitting a faint, cool medicinal fragrance.

He held it up with both hands and presented it to Zhou Yuan.

"Sect Leader Zhou, to be honest, I do possess a Spirit-Stabilizing Pill that I have treasured for many years. This pill was refined by me in my younger days, and its quality is quite good. I originally intended to save it for a junior disciple who was likely to form a Nascent Soul. However—"

He paused, then spoke earnestly, "Sect Leader Zhou has personally requested this. If this pill can help your wife successfully form her Nascent Soul, it will be a meritorious deed. I, Cheng, am willing to offer this pill to Sect Leader Zhou with both hands!"

He didn't even mention any reward, and directly offered to "gift" this precious Spirit-Stabilizing Pill to Zhou Yuan!

Lu Luo, standing nearby, immediately chimed in, his expression sincere: "Senior Brother Cheng is absolutely right. It is already a stroke of luck that a mere Spirit-Stabilizing Pill has caught the eye of Sect Master Zhou."

This pill is a token of our Luoyun Sect's congratulations on the founding of your sect and our friendship with Sect Leader Zhou. We humbly request that Sect Leader Zhou not refuse it!

The two sang in harmony.

His attitude was extremely respectful.

They adopted an extremely humble posture, as if it were their greatest honor to offer this pill.

Zhou Yuan looked at the jade bottle handed to him, and then at Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo's seemingly sincere but actually expectant and apprehensive faces, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

What a figure he is.

How could I not see through their thoughts?

Although this Spirit-Stabilizing Pill is precious, given Zhou Yuan's current status and wealth...

If you really want to make an offer to buy.

The item he offered would be even more valuable than the pill, but Cheng Tiankun "gave it away for free."

Why? It's all for a "favor," a favor that Zhou Yuan owed to the once-powerful Ascension Sect, and now the Fallen Cloud Sect is in a precarious situation.

Cheng Tiankun's lifespan is nearing its end. Once he passes away, Lu Luo alone will find it difficult to withstand the pressure from the Ancient Sword Sect and the Hundred Crafts Academy.

The foundation of Yunmeng Mountain may be at risk.

If we can take this opportunity to form a "good relationship" with him and Zhou Yuan, and with the Ascension Sect!

Its potential value.

Far exceeding the value of a single Spirit-Stabilizing Pill!

This is tantamount to finding a potential and extremely powerful backer for the Luoyun Sect!

If a great calamity were to occur in the future, this "gift of pills" might be enough to persuade Zhou Yuan or the Ascension Sect to say a word, or even intervene directly. Its value is immeasurable.

This plan was incredibly shrewd.

But it also reveals Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo's helplessness and long-term vision.

They are betting on the future of their sect.

"Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay."

Zhou Yuan understood this perfectly.

Since the other party has adopted this stance and insists on not accepting any reward, and I am in need of their help, forcibly offering some valuable items in exchange would only backfire.

This "favor"

I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to accept it.

So be it.

A Spirit-Stabilizing Pill in exchange for a favor from Zhou Yuan is indeed worthwhile for the Luoyun Sect.

For him, Yuan Yao's formation of her nascent soul was more important than anything else, so he accepted the favor without hesitation.

If the Falling Cloud Sect ever encounters difficulties in the future, it would be acceptable to offer appropriate assistance, provided it does not harm the fundamental interests of ourselves and the Ascension Immortal Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Cheng, Fellow Daoist Lü, such a generous gift is too much for me to accept."

"If anything happens in the future, as long as it doesn't go against my conscience, I won't refuse."

Zhou Yuan no longer declined, reached out and took the jade bottle, which still had a slight warmth to it, put it in his sleeve, and solemnly cupped his hands to the two of them.

Given his current status and strength, these words serve as an invisible protective charm.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo felt a great weight lifted from their hearts, and joy appeared on their faces.

That's exactly what they wanted to hear!

With Zhou Yuan's promise, Luo Yun Sect's position in Yunmeng Mountain will be much more secure for the next few decades or even hundreds of years!

This Spirit-Stabilizing Pill is such a great deal!

"Sect Leader Zhou, you flatter us. It is our honor to be able to contribute our meager strength."

Cheng Tiankun smiled broadly, feeling joyful, and even the weariness that came with approaching the end of his lifespan dissipated somewhat.

The three exchanged a few more polite words, and the atmosphere became much more harmonious than before.

Just then, a disciple outside the hall announced: "I request an audience with my two grandmasters, Uncle-Master Song Yu of Baifeng Peak."

, 7

"Let her in," Cheng Tiankun replied casually, in a good mood.

The palace doors opened slightly, and a graceful figure in cyan robes walked in with light steps.

The newcomer was a woman dressed in a long blue and white dress, who appeared to be around twenty years old. Her skin was as white as snow and as smooth as cream.

Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, loosely tied up with only a simple white jade hairpin.

Her face shape is a classic oval, with soft and beautiful lines, full lips, and a rosy color.

What is most striking are her eyes, clear as a mountain spring, yet seemingly carrying a subtle sense of languor and aloofness. With each glance, there is a captivating charm.

It was none other than Song Yu, the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation of the Luoyun Sect, a genius with a Heavenly Spiritual Root who successfully formed her Core within a hundred years!

Song Yu entered the hall and first bowed respectfully to Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo: "Song Yu greets my two senior uncles."

The sound was crisp and melodious, like pearls falling onto a jade plate.

Immediately, her gaze was drawn to Zhou Yuan, who sat upright in the main seat, his demeanor as calm and composed as a mountain.

Although Zhou Yuan had concealed most of his aura, the majesty he possessed, naturally cultivated through countless battles and holding a high position, as well as the profound spiritual pressure unique to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, still lingered.

It still made her heart flutter, while at the same time it aroused endless curiosity and longing.

"Nephew Song has arrived, just in time." Cheng Tiankun introduced with a smile, "This is Zhou Yuan, the sect leader of the Ascension Sect. Hurry up and come forward to pay your respects."

"Junior Song Yu pays respects to Senior Zhou!"

Song Yu quickly curtsied, his posture elegant, his eyes lowered, not daring to look directly at him.

My heart was filled with turmoil.

This is the legendary Zhou Yuan!

The most dazzling legend in the cultivation world of Tiannan in the last hundred years! He reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm at just over two hundred years old.

Its combat power is even capable of defeating late-stage powerhouses.

Found a sect and become powerful!

Although he was known as a genius who had reached the Core Formation stage in a century, compared to the person in front of him, he was like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

genius?

It's probably just a matter of meeting the threshold of this legend.

Upon learning of his visit to the sect today, she made a special trip from Baifeng Peak.

I just wanted to catch a glimpse of it from afar, but I never expected to have the opportunity to meet it up close.

No need for formalities.

Zhou Yuan's gaze lingered on Song Yu for a moment, then he nodded slightly. "To form a core within a hundred years, possessing the talent of a Heavenly Spiritual Root, a solid Dao foundation, and pure spiritual energy. With such cultivation progress and foundation, given time, reaching the Nascent Soul stage is within reach. The Falling Cloud Sect has such a successor, ensuring the continuation of its lineage. This is truly a cause for celebration."

His words were not merely polite.

With his keen eye, he could naturally see that this woman had a very solid foundation, pure magical power, and her temperament seemed to have been tempered, so she was not someone who was eager for quick success and instant benefits.

It is truly remarkable that someone could achieve such success in the relatively resource-constrained Luoyun Sect.

Upon hearing this, Song Yu's pretty face flushed slightly, a mixture of excitement at being praised by a legendary figure and a touch of shame. She quickly replied, "Senior, you flatter me. Compared to you, my humble skills are like a grain of rice, how could I dare to compete with the bright moon? I am already humbled by your words of encouragement."

"The path to immortality lies in perseverance and unwavering resolve. While talent and opportunity are important, character and willpower are fundamental."

Since you have this opportunity, cherish it, diligently cultivate yourself, and avoid arrogance and impatience; you may very well achieve something great.

It was rare for Zhou Yuan to say a few extra words to a junior.

Perhaps it was because the woman's talent and temperament were indeed quite good, or perhaps it was because she had received the Spirit-Stabilizing Pill and was in a good mood, that he took the opportunity to offer her some pointers.

"This junior will heed your teachings! I will diligently practice and strive to live up to your expectations!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Song Yu bowed deeply once more.

Even just a few words of guidance from this legendary figure would have been incredibly beneficial to her.

Zhou Yuan lingered at Luoyun Sect for a short while longer, enjoying tea and discussing Dao with Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo. During this time, Song Yu stood respectfully by his side, occasionally raising some questions about cultivation, which Zhou Yuan answered on the spot.

Each time, she felt enlightened, and her respect for this senior Zhou deepened.

Listen to what the senior has to say.

It's better than ten years of arduous practice!

Having achieved his goal, Zhou Yuan did not linger for long. He politely declined Cheng Tiankun and the other man's offer to stay, and rode his escape light back to the Ascension Sect of Dongyu Kingdom.

Upon returning to the main peak of Xingyi Mountain, Shengxian Peak, Zhou Yuan immediately entered the sect leader's cave deep within the back mountain.

The main hall of the cave dwelling was spacious, and the spiritual energy was already extremely rich.

But Zhou Yuan felt it wasn't enough.

Yuan Yao needs the most stable, purest, and most abundant spiritual energy environment to form her Nascent Soul.

A thought struck him, and he looked at the first slot in the equipment inventory.

There, the giant spiritual spring with a diameter of twenty or thirty feet, obtained from the Void Heaven Palace in the Chaotic Star Sea, has always been stored!

A spring of spiritual light of this size is considered an unparalleled treasure in the human realm.

That's enough to drive any sect mad.

I had kept it in my equipment inventory because it was easy to carry and could provide him with almost endless pure spiritual energy replenishment at any time.

But now that the sect has been established and its foundation is solid, it is time to take it out and use it as the sect's true foundation and sacred cultivation ground!

He chose a spacious area about fifty feet long and wide in the center of the cave hall.

With a wave of his hand, earth and stones flew everywhere, and soon a well-shaped pit, several feet deep and about thirty feet in diameter, was quickly dug out.

He repeatedly compacted the pool walls and bottom with his magic power and engraved stable array patterns on them.

Preparations are complete.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, his thoughts stirring slightly.

"Unload!"

The first slot in the equipment bar was instantly emptied.

The next moment—

"Whoosh—!"

As if an invisible spring had appeared out of thin air, a stream of pure, cool water, brimming with endless vitality, gushed forth from the bottom of the pool without warning!

In an instant, a giant spiritual spring with a diameter of tens of feet appeared in the center of the cave hall!

Its base begins to spontaneously connect and take root in the earth veins of Shengxian Peak.

The existence of the Spirit Eye Spring not only exudes a vast amount of spiritual energy, but also acts as a super spiritual core, drawing in, sorting out, and purifying the spiritual energy of the entire mountain peak and even the surrounding earth veins!

Even an ordinary spiritual spring, no more than a foot in size, is enough to make a Nascent Soul cultivator envious and want it as the core of their cave dwelling.

Zhou Yuan's mouth, however, is thirty zhang in diameter!

The total amount and purity of the spiritual energy it contains are terrifying!

Calling it the "Number One Cultivation Holy Land in Southern China" is no exaggeration!

Cultivating by this spring is more than ten times more effective than cultivating outside!

Even an ordinary person can prolong their life by being nourished by such spiritual energy over a long period of time.

Zhou Yuan looked at the Spirit Eye Spring with satisfaction, and then, at the edge of the spring, against the mountain wall, he used magic to open up more than a dozen stone chambers of different sizes for his secluded cultivation.

Yuan Yao, Yan Li, Zi Ling, Mei Ning, Ouyang Qing, and even himself, can all cultivate here in the future, achieving twice the result with half the effort.

After settling the Spirit Eye Spring, Zhou Yuan went to a pre-prepared alchemy room next door. He sat cross-legged in front of the alchemy furnace, his expression solemn.

Next, we need to refine another key elixir to aid in the formation of the Nascent Soul stage—the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng Pill!

This pill can greatly increase the chances of forming a Nascent Soul, and its value is even greater than that of the Spirit Stabilizing Pill. It is a sacred object that countless Golden Core peak cultivators dream of.

He first took out a jade box covered with talismans, opened the lid, and inside was a snow-white "little rabbit" with long ears and eyes as bright as jewels.

This is the transformed form of the "Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng" that has become a spirit!

This ginseng has long been spiritually connected, capable of transforming into form and escaping underground, with endless wondrous uses.

The little rabbit seemed to know its fate.

Trembling inside the jade box, its ruby-like eyes were filled with fear.

"Don't worry, it only requires a portion of the ginseng extract; it won't harm your life."

Zhou Yuan muttered to himself as he spoke to the little rabbit, while a sharp white jade knife and a mutton-fat jade bottle appeared in his hand.

His technique was precise and swift; the small white jade knife gently made a tiny cut on one of the rabbit's hind legs.

A few drops of crystal-clear, pale golden liquid, exuding a rich ginseng fragrance and pure spiritual energy, slowly dripped into the jade bottle.

After taking only a few drops, Zhou Yuan immediately stopped and took out a small pinch of powder, sprinkling it on the rabbit's wound.

The powder melts into the wound upon contact, and the wound heals at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The process of collecting ginseng essence causes minimal damage to the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng itself, and it may recover after a period of rest. This is why Zhou Yuan chose this method instead of killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Putting away the little rabbit, Zhou Yuan took out the other auxiliary medicinal materials he had prepared beforehand:

It contains finely ground powder of demon-accompanying grass, agate horn, and ice spirit stone, as well as other rare auxiliary medicines.

To ensure the success of this alchemy session, Zhou Yuan quickly replaced all the equipment slots with old items related to alchemy:

Eight Trigrams Furnace.

The Jade Slip of the Dao of Alchemy —

The equipment slots now have seven slots.

In addition, Zhou Yuan possessed superb alchemy skills and powerful divine sense control.

The success rate of this alchemy has reached an astonishing level.

Next, Zhou Yuan focused intently as he placed the prepared medicinal herbs into the alchemy furnace in a specific order and according to the appropriate heat.

With a divine sense as fine as silk, he meticulously controlled every change and fusion of the medicinal power within the furnace, and time slowly passed in the silent alchemy room.

Several days later.

"Buzz!"

The alchemy furnace trembled slightly, and the lid opened a crack on its own, instantly filling the entire alchemy room with a refreshing medicinal fragrance.

A glint of light flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes.

He reached out and made a grasping motion.

Three perfectly round pills, each the size of a longan, with a pale gold and milky white hue, nine natural cloud patterns encircling their surface, and radiating a spiritual glow, shot out from the alchemy furnace.

Three pills of the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng Elixir have been successfully made!

Moreover, judging from their appearance, they are all top-quality!

Zhou Yuan smiled with satisfaction.

With the help of this elixir, Yuan Yao's chances of forming her Nascent Soul have increased significantly.

He put away the alchemy furnace, left the alchemy room, and went to the quiet room where Yuan Yao usually cultivated.

"Sister Yao, the elixir is ready, the time is ripe."

Zhou Yuan handed Yuan Yao a box containing the Spirit Stabilizing Pill, the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng Pill, and several other pills, and led her to the secluded meditation room next to the Spirit Eye Spring, a room he had specially reserved where the spiritual energy was most abundant and peaceful.

"This quiet room is right next to the Spirit Eye Spring, and it is the purest and gentlest. You shall go into seclusion here, and I will protect you in the side room."

"I have explained the process of infant formation to you many times. Remember it well and let nature take its course."

Zhou Yuan held Yuan Yao's hand.

"Yes! Zhou Lang, I will succeed!"

Yuan Yao nodded emphatically, her beautiful eyes filled with confidence and determination. Without the slightest hesitation, she turned and entered the meditation room, activating the multiple layers of restrictions.

Zhou Yuan then retreated to another quiet room next door and sat cross-legged.

Cultivation knows no time.

In the blink of an eye.

Two months have passed quietly.

On this day, the originally clear sky suddenly changed color!

Centered on the main peak of Shengxian Peak, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a hundred miles was stirred up as if by an invisible giant hand, and began to frantically converge and churn towards the top of the main peak!

The originally calm spiritual energy is now like boiling water, forming countless large and small, visible spiritual energy vortexes!

These whirlpools roared and swirled, stirring up wind and clouds, and the sky quickly darkened.

The Nascent Soul Formation phenomenon has begun!

"I hope Yao-mei's resolve is firm and that she can successfully overcome the tribulation of her inner demons."

Zhou Yuan opened his eyes in the quiet room and looked in the direction where Yuan Yao was in seclusion.

The two stages of Nascent Soul formation: magical power and inner demon tribulation.

Now that the celestial signs have appeared, only by overcoming the final inner demon tribulation can one successfully form the Nascent Soul.

At this moment, the strange phenomena outside Ascension Peak had already alarmed the entire sect.

It even spread to Dongyu Kingdom.

Countless five-colored spiritual lights, visible to the naked eye, appeared densely in the sky surrounding Ascension Peak, like stars in the night sky.

"This direction—that's where the Ancestor's cave is located!"

"A phenomenon indicating the formation of a Nascent Soul! Someone is about to condense their Nascent Soul!"

"Heavens! Our sect has only been established for a year, and we've already welcomed a new patriarch!"

"I wonder which senior uncle it is—"

Within the sect, whether they were newly initiated disciples, former members from Huangfeng Valley, or followers brought by Tianhen Old Monster and Nanlong Marquis, everyone stopped what they were doing.

They all looked up at the earth-shattering phenomenon in the direction of the main peak, their faces filled with shock, curiosity, and utmost reverence.

For the vast majority of them, achieving the Nascent Soul stage is a legend that is unattainable.

How could one not be overwhelmed with emotion upon witnessing such a wonder of nature?

Figures flew up from all directions.

The sky hovers around the outer edge of the main peak.

I dared not get too close, lest I interfere.

The group at the head of the group consisted of Tianhen Old Monster, Nanlong Marquis, Linghu Ancestor, Zhou Yuan's personal disciple Ouyang Qing, as well as Lei Wanhe, Nie Ying, and others from Huangfeng Valley who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

Old Monster Tianhen stroked his white beard, his eyes gleaming, as he looked towards the depths of the main peak.

"It seems that Senior Brother Zhou has truly made thorough preparations for his Daoist partner. Fairy Yuan Yao's Nascent Soul formation will surely proceed smoothly this time!"

"With the master's wife being incredibly lucky and having the master's full support, she's sure to succeed in one fell swoop!"

Ouyang Qing clenched her hands tightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on the main peak, praying in her heart.

She knew that the one who was in seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul stage must be Grandmaster Yuan Yao, because Grandmaster Yuan Yao had accumulated the most foundation over the long term and already had the strength to make the breakthrough.

In the sky above the mountain peaks, Marquis Nanlong and Ancestor Linghu also showed expressions of emotion and anticipation.

If the sect can add another Nascent Soul cultivator, their Ascension Sect's strength and prestige will rise to another level!

All eyes were focused on the Ascension Peak, where spiritual energy surged and spiritual light shone brightly.