Living as a Mortal: Grinding Experience Starting from the Underworld

After escaping Wen Tianren's pursuit, Zhang Feng and Jin Li dared not rest for a moment.

Relying on spirit stones to restore their spiritual power, the two fled in one direction for several months until they arrived at an important transit island within the Star Palace's territory:

Nanming Island.

"Brother Zhang, we've arrived at Nanming Island. We're safe now."

The two escaped with their lives, and Jin Li's face lit up with joy.

Zhang Feng thought a lot: Should he follow Jin Li back?

Or should I leave the Star Palace's territory and find an island to cultivate alone?

"Brother Zhang, let's not delay any longer. Let's take the teleportation array back to Tianxing City. These outer twenty-four islands are really not safe!"

Jin Li spoke up again; he had indeed been quite stimulated during this trip.

The brutality of battles between cultivators far exceeded his imagination.

The difference in combat power between Core Formation cultivators was even more astonishing.

Even when the four people set up an array to surround him, Wen Tianren was able to counterattack and escape.

He recalled how Fen Tianhu, whom he had just met and had a pleasant conversation with, had died tragically right before his eyes.

Jin Li couldn't help but shiver.

It's too dangerous outside; it's better to have Tianxing City, the island's guardian city, as our own guard commander.

"Brother Jin, this is the token that the Grand Elder gave to me. I'm handing it over to you now!"

Zhang Feng took out the token left by Jin Kui from his storage bag.

"This is……"

After Jin Li received it, he infused it with spiritual power, silently recited the incantation, and then placed the token on his forehead.

A moment later, Jin Li looked at Zhang Feng with a complicated expression.

"Brother Zhang, you may not be able to go back for the time being."

"You must continue to complete the tasks assigned by the Ancestor; there is no time limit."

"Keep this token safe."

"After completing the mission, you can use this token to exchange for any equivalent reward on any island where the Star Palace forces are stationed."

Jin Li returned the token to Zhang Feng and taught him a technique to activate it.

"This is the Star Palace's acting elder token. With this token, you can use the Star Palace's teleportation array at will."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Feng frowned slightly and looked at Jin Li with a puzzled expression. Was this trip not over yet?

After receiving the token, Zhang Feng used his spiritual power to open it, following the incantation Jin Li had given him.

A golden figure appeared in Zhang Feng's eyes.

"Zhang Feng, you two have obtained the information I needed on this trip, so you have completed your mission."

"But the task I gave you separately remains unchanged. You still need to kill at least three Core Formation cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths."

"But don't worry, you won't work for nothing."

"Each Core Formation cultivator receives an equivalent reward; you may take a closer look."

"If you can inflict serious damage on the younger generation of both the righteous and demonic paths, I can grant you resources for Nascent Soul formation."

"In addition, you don't need to worry about your master. He has done a great service to the Star Palace and is currently recuperating on Suihan Island. You can go and check on him."

"Finally, let me give you a piece of advice: independent cultivators can never compete with cultivators who have powerful backers."

"And my Star Palace is the highest mountain in the chaotic star sea."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished, and Zhang Feng blinked.

The blatant recruitment did tempt him, but he needed to think carefully before deciding to be bound to the Star Palace's power.

"Brother Zhang, I must thank you for your help on this trip, otherwise I would have been in real danger."

Jin Li bowed to Zhang Feng.

"It's a mission, Brother Jin, there's no need for that."

Zhang Feng casually lifted it up.

Jin Li is relatively good; at least he doesn't disregard human life or bully others.

Even when he was in deep crisis, he didn't think of using Zhang Feng as a scapegoat.

In Zhang Feng's opinion, not actively harming others is already quite good.

"I see that you are pale, my brother. It is obvious that you have lost your essence and blood while trying to save me."

"Consider this thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Mushroom a small compensation from your brother. Once we return to Tianxing City, I will do everything in my power to find spiritual items to replenish my essence and blood."

"At that time, you only need to report your location through the Star Palace headquarters, and I will hand over these spiritual items to the Star Palace caravan."

Jin Li took out a blood-red Ganoderma lucidum and handed it to Zhang Feng, then made a promise.

Zhang Feng was somewhat surprised that a battle could bring such a big change to a cultivator.

Has the second generation of the immortal beings gained intelligence?

Feeling the depletion of his vital essence, Zhang Feng accepted it without hesitation.

This escape, though costing thirty percent of my life essence, hasn't yet resulted in serious injury.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng also possesses the cultivation level of the mid-stage of the third rank in body refinement. At most, he can recover his essence and blood after more than ten years of arduous cultivation.

However, with the help of a thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Mushroom, the time would definitely be greatly reduced.

"On this trip, I have finally witnessed just how powerful the elite cultivators of both the righteous and demonic paths are."

"After I return, I will definitely study my magic skills diligently. I don't believe I'm inferior to Wen Tianren."

"If you complete the mission, my brother, you must come to Tianxing City so we can have a friendly spar."

Seeing Zhang Feng accept the Blood Spirit Mushroom, Jin Li was in high spirits. He patted Zhang Feng on the shoulder, his fighting spirit ignited.

Zhang Feng sighed softly. If Jin Li were to cultivate with all his might, backed by Jin Kui and Xing Gong, how could he be inferior to Wen Tianren?

One step behind can lead to a series of disadvantages, and narrowing the gap requires a stroke of luck.

Just like Zhang Feng's proficiency panel.

"In that case, let us part ways here. I wish Brother Jin great success in his cultivation."

Zhang Feng bowed to Jin Li, indicating that he was willing to befriend a cultivator like Jin Li if there was no ill intent on his part.

"Haha, no problem, brother. See you in Tianxing City. I've always kept this deputy commander position for you."

Jin Li smiled as he stepped into the Star Palace Teleportation Array.

Watching Jin Li leave, Zhang Feng began to think about his next steps.

First, return to Suihan Island to check on Master's condition, then go into seclusion to recover from the depletion of his essence and blood.

As for the task assigned by Jin Kui, although the reward was generous, Zhang Feng did not lack cultivation resources at the moment, so he had no intention of continuing.

The Void Heaven Palace will open in over twenty years, and he must break through to the late stage of Core Formation during this period.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Feng didn't delay any longer. He took out his token and showed it to the Star Palace cultivator guarding the teleportation array.

Without paying spirit stones, Zhang Feng stepped into the teleportation array.

……

Inside the teleportation array on Suihan Island, a figure suddenly appeared.

Zhang Feng gripped the token, feeling somewhat emotional. He wondered what the token was made of, yet it seemed to possess many benefits.

"Greetings, Elder!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the teleportation array noticed the token in Zhang Feng's hand and hurriedly went out to greet him.

Zhang Feng waved his hand, signaling him to step back, and turned to step onto the familiar ground once more.

Walking through the streets and alleys, Zhang Feng carefully observed the changes on Suihan Island.

Since the last Level 6 Spirit Fish Beast Tide, Suihan Island has undergone quite a few changes.

Commerce seems to be booming, with many new shops opening and the number of cultivators coming and going increasing.

Zhang Feng received news from Tianxing City that Xinggong had taken over Suihan Island.

It seems that a Core Formation cultivator from the Star Palace is already stationed on this island.

Whoosh!

Just as Zhang Feng was strolling around, the aura of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator rapidly approached.

Zhang Feng was not wary. This person approached without any attempt to conceal his intentions, so he probably meant no harm. He was likely a Core Formation cultivator from the Star Palace.