The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World

Shangguan Hao dominated alone, plotting to turn Heavenly Sword City into the private domain of the Shangguan family. Such actions had undoubtedly stirred discontent among many Nascent Soul cultivators. Shangguan Hao's mysterious disappearance was, paradoxically, a stroke of luck for the Majestic Sword Sect.

However, appearances still had to be maintained. After all, Shangguan Hao was a Nascent Soul elder of the Majestic Sword Sect. The sudden disappearance of such a distinguished elder demanded an explanation, from top to bottom.

Chu Xuan greeted Xun Zhao with a formal bow, "He Liang, greets fellow daoist Xun."

Xun Zhao chuckled, "No need for such grand gestures." He introduced, "This is Zhao Qian, fellow daoist Zhao, also an alchemist."

Chu Xuan also bowed to her. Zhao Qian, if he remembered correctly, was once the dao companion of Shangguan Hao. But now, she seemed quite close to Xun Zhao, her attitude clearly warm and intimate, indicating she had moved on. This was normal among cultivators. After all, cultivators lived much longer than mortals. If a dao companion died, one simply found another.

Chu Xuan bowed again, "May I know why fellow daoist Xun has graced my threshold today?"

Xun Zhao smiled, "This place is not suitable for speaking. Please, Master He, let's move to the third-floor private room in the Pill Pavilion. I have prepared it already."

Moments later, in the private room on the third floor of Pill Pavilion, the three of them sat facing each other.

Xun Zhao then spoke, "Master He, are you familiar with the Heavenly Lifespan Pill?"

Chu Xuan nodded slightly, "Of course. The Heavenly Lifespan Pill is a pill of the Deity Transformation stage, which can extend one's lifespan by three hundred years. It is indeed a precious elixir that prolongs the life of great Deity Transformation beings."

Xun Zhao continued, "Do you know how to concoct this Heavenly Lifespan Pill?"

Chu Xuan smiled, continuing, "The process of making the Heavenly Lifespan Pill is extremely intricate. First, one must concoct the Lifespan Pill of the Golden Core stage, then reforge the Lifespan Pill to make the Earth Lifespan Pill of the Nascent Soul stage. Only after reforging the Earth Lifespan Pill can one finally concoct the Heavenly Lifespan Pill. On average, one hundred Lifespan Pills yield only one Heavenly Lifespan Pill."

Xun Zhao clapped his hands, "Exactly! I have come in person to request that you, fellow daoist He, concoct the Heavenly Lifespan Pill."

"Of course, as a Golden Core stage alchemist, you only need to complete the first step, which is the concoction of the Lifespan Pill." He smiled, "This is a task assigned by the Reincarnation Tower. Should you do well, Nascent Soul spiritual items, soul transformation techniques, and various magic treasures are yours to choose from!"

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow.

The Reincarnation Tower? From Shangguan Hao's memories, he knew that the Reincarnation Divine Church controlled an extraterritorial battlefield, where a Reincarnation Tower was established.

The tower housed cultivators from the Reincarnation Divine Church, possibly Nascent Soul or even Deity Transformation cultivators. This particular extraterritorial battlefield's Reincarnation Tower was guarded by the True Master Tiancang Deity, a Transformation cultivator.

"Is it True Master Tiancang who needs the Heavenly Lifespan Pill?" Chu Xuan pressed.

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Xun Zhao smiled affirmatively, "Indeed."

"All alchemists must go to the Reincarnation Tower, with materials supplied by True Master Tiancang, so there's no need to worry about failing the pill concoction," he explained. "If you handle this well, you're certain to win True Master Tiancang's favor. You might even be taken as a direct disciple by that Deity Transformation grand cultivator!

True Master Tiancang's disciples, like Yun Zhongyu and Ming Rui, are they not among the elite of the Nascent Soul cultivators? Fellow daoist Zhao Qian here has already planned to join. Would you, fellow daoist He, be willing to contribute?"

Chu Xuan appeared troubled, "I indeed wish to make an appearance before True Master Tiancang, but unfortunately, my skills in the dao of alchemy are mediocre, not yet sufficient to concoct the Lifespan Pill."

Hearing Chu Xuan's words, Xun Zhao was somewhat surprised. Such a golden opportunity to appear before a Golden Core cultivator and Chu Xuan was declining?

He had visited several alchemists who were all very eager. Xun Zhao invited him several more times, but seeing Chu Xuan still hesitant and worried about his insufficient alchemical skills slowing down the progress of the Heavenly Lifespan Pill, he eventually gave up.

Zhao Qian looked at Chu Xuan with a hint of disdain, though she hid it well and did not show it on her face. In her view, Chu Xuan was overly cautious, missing out on such a great opportunity. Such chances were rare, once in a hundred years! Giving you a chance, yet you prove useless!

Xun Zhao sighed lightly, "It's a pity... fellow daoist He, perhaps you do not realize, but you just missed a great opportunity."

Zhao Qian did not say much. In her view, she and Chu Xuan were clearly on different paths. As long as she did well in the task, she would soon become a favorite by True Master Tiancang's side.

Perhaps she could even receive the true teachings of Master Tiancang's alchemy! And become a disciple of that grand cultivator! By then, she would truly be a phoenix that has ascended from a sparrow!

Chu Xuan gave a bitter smile, "I really am insufficient in my skills and dare not undertake such a heavy responsibility. I must take my leave." With that, he turned and left.

After his departure, Xun Zhao took a sip of tea and casually asked, "Qian'er, how do you rate that man's skills in alchemy?"

Zhao Qian tapped the table thoughtfully before responding, "I have seen his pills; he seems to have not long embarked on the path of alchemy, with many failures. His skills are average, but his talent is decent. In at most twenty years, he will surpass those old fellows in Heavenly Sword City in the dao of alchemy. Give him fifty years, and he will definitely surpass me."

She sneered, "But this man is overly cautious, letting such a great opportunity slip by. With such an attitude, how can he achieve greatness? Senior brother Xun, you thought too highly of him. There was no need for you to visit him personally today; we could have just sent someone casually."

Xun Zhao sighed lightly, "I didn't expect him to be so timid... well, no matter. We have already gathered three alchemists, plus the personal contacts senior brother has drawn in, so we have indeed completed the task."

Xun Zhao grinned, "Qian'er, would you like to discuss alchemy with me?"

Zhao Qian covered her mouth and giggled, "Naturally, let's go to my place! We'll discuss on the Cold Jade Bed that old geezer Shangguan Hao bought for me!"

Laughing heartily, Xun Zhao, with an arm around Zhao Qian's slender waist, also left the Pill Pavilion.

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Blue Star.

Chu Xuan lay on a soft chair, his understanding now clear. Recently, there had always been those who covertly observed him among other alchemists, likely gauging their talent in the dao of alchemy.

Memories of Shangguan Hao flickered through Chu Xuan's mind, causing him to shake his head repeatedly. The concoction of the Heavenly Lifespan Pill seemed merely a pretense. Those alchemists who went to the Reincarnation Tower would probably soon become fodder for True Master Tiancang.

Previously, True Master Tiancang had only consumed those with superior spiritual bodies. Why would he now target alchemists? Nevertheless, True Master Tiancang was a notorious cannibal. How could Chu Xuan concoct pills for such a person?

Moreover, he had stolen the Taotie Tree Seed and killed Yun Zhongyu and Ming Rui. Although he possessed the essence blood jade pendant, which could conceal his destiny, being so close to True Master Tiancang in the Reincarnation Tower risked exposure.

No matter how he thought about it, he should not go. As for Nascent Soul spiritual items, soul condensation techniques, and various magic treasures... he would eventually obtain them without taking such risks.

"Wait a bit longer, and a top soul condensation technique will come without haste."

With a calm mind, Chu Xuan continued his cultivation of the Great Protective Golden Wheel Scripture and other practices.

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