Chapter 742 - 72: The Thirteenth Seat of Central Continent! (Part 2)

Chapter 742: Chapter 72: The Thirteenth Seat of Central Continent! (Part 2)

"If you leave as well, who am I going to drink with in the future!" True Monarch Tianci, Ji Yin sighed.

"There’s always Younger Brother Zhou, his talent is no less than yours!"

"In the future, Tianhan City will have two Great Cultivators, it will be a great story for the Human Race!" Master Iron Mountain laughed heartily.

"Alright, why don’t the two of you go inside and talk, in this great battle, the three of us should watch each other’s backs!"

At this point, Zhou Xun spoke to interrupt them.

"Right, right, it’s rare for us to gather, we should celebrate!" True Monarch Tianci came to his senses,

grabbing each of them with a hand, he walked straight into the Cave Mansion.

Once seated in the reception hall,

True Monarch Tianci slapped his waist, and a three-foot-tall wine jar appeared before him.

It was entirely amber in color, with a texture like jade but not quite, exuding a warm luster, with ancient runes carved on the body, faintly flowing with spiritual power.

As the lid of the jar was gently lifted, a rich and mellow aroma instantly filled the air, as if it could draw one’s soul into it.

"This is the ’Spirit Monkey Intoxication’, brewed using Tier Four Spirit Fruit as the main material, combined with the essence of a Tier Four Middle-Grade Demon Beast Core." True Monarch Tianci slowly introduced,

then took out three wine cups and began pouring,

the wine poured out crystal clear and amber, like flowing gemstones.

"I only have this one jar, waiting to drink it together with the two of you!"

Saying this, he raised his cup,

"Come, let’s drink!" True Monarch Iron Mountain also raised his cup, his boldness evident.

Zhou Xun and True Monarch Tianci clinked glasses, wine flowed down their throats, spreading a rich spiritual power throughout their bodies.

That feeling was like a warm torrent rushing across their entire bodies, enveloping their limbs and bones in a sense of comfort.

"If there’s such a good wine, how can there be no good dishes!" Zhou Xun smiled gently, slapped his waist, and several beams of spirit light flew out,

transforming into four jade plates before them,

then he formed a hand seal, removing the light cover above.

Instantly, an extremely rich aroma spread out, and as they took a deep breath, even their spiritual power seemed to circulate slightly faster,

"This dish is called ’Steamed Crab Roe’, prepared by a Tier Four Spirit Chef, with Tier Four Middle-Grade Demon Crab meat as the main ingredient, supplemented with various rare spirit materials."

"This spiritual food not only has a smooth texture but is filled with rich spiritual power, greatly beneficial for cultivation!"

"The two Daoist Brothers should give it a try!"

"A Tier Four Spiritual Banquet, I’ve only seen records in scriptures, didn’t expect to see the real thing today, it’s thanks to Younger Brother!" True Monarch Iron Mountain said, already eager to try,

without hesitation, he picked a chopstick full and placed it in his mouth, instantly, a burst of deliciousness spread over his tastebuds, the most delicious dish he’s ever had!

As the crab meat went down, a pure spiritual power rose and filled his meridians,

with a little refinement, it turned into mana and merged into his dantian.

"Truly a delicacy in the mortal world!" True Monarch Iron Mountain praised endlessly, continuing to savor.

So, inside True Monarch Tianci’s Cave Mansion, the three sat around, a sip of wine and a bite of meat, chatting heartily,

they all knew this was their last gathering before the great battle,

after today, whether they could gather again in the future was uncertain.

The feast lasted for two full days,

none of the three used mana to dispel the effects of the alcohol, and they all fell drunk.

It wasn’t until the third day that they awoke, Zhou Xun then got up to bid farewell and returned to his Cave Mansion.

...

While he was visiting True Monarch Tianci, Jiang Wanning had already cleaned up with the Spirit Turtle Red Noon Earth Element Beast,

the entire Cave Mansion was revitalized, not a trace of years without human habitation.

Looking at the unchanged Cave Mansion, Zhou Xun felt a sense of relief.

In the following days, Zhou Xun did not continue cultivation, he was either out visiting friends or receiving visitors.

The other cultivators in Immortal City were the same,

in these days before the great battle, everyone found rare tranquility.

Including Wang Erniu as well.

Currently, he was still stuck at Peak Core Formation.

Standing in front of Zhou Xun, his whole being seemed like a giant sword ready to be unsheathed.

The two exchanged a few words and then drank heavily for a day.

"Big brother, if something happens to me, I’ll entrust Shun’er and the others to your care!"

"If anything happens to me, please tell her that if I am no longer around, I will accompany her in the future." In a drunken admission, Wang Erniu expressed his feelings.

He has been unable to advance to Nascent Soul for a long time.

His biggest issue is being unsettled.

Almost half of her life was spent without Wang Erniu by her side, especially for Lin Xiu’e, whose own aptitude was not high, and although she had managed with Wang Erniu’s unwavering support, she would probably pass away in a few decades.

After this battle, you should return to the Eastern Wilderness, Zhou Xun sighed.

These days, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in the Eastern Wilderness has recovered, and you don’t have to worry about the Nascent Soul problem anymore.

"I hope so!"

Now after three days, True Monarch Iron Mountain and True Monarch Tianci also received orders to lead an army of thirty thousand to set off.

As time passed day by day, it was Zhou Xun’s turn.

...

Inside the Sea Suppression Hall,

Zhou Xun met with True Monarch Qianchuan.

"I’ve been hoping you’d stay longer, but the Three Great Alliance Leaders have already ordered you to be dispatched to the Southern Front!"

"At the same time, you’ll be escorting a batch of Spirit Stones over!"

In that instant, Zhou Xun understood that True Monarch Qianchuan had hoped to keep him in the Immortal City, to avoid being part of the most brutal day of the final battle.

But Zhou Xun, being one of the top cultivators, could not be left behind the front lines.

"Thank you, Daoist Brother, for your mediation. I will remember your kindness!"

After drinking one last cup, Zhou Xun clasped his hands in goodbye as he took the Command Flag.

Then taking Jiang Wanning, the Earth Element Beast, and the Spirit Turtle Red Noon, he headed to the west camp of the city.

He reached the warehouse, used the Command Flag to retrieve tens of thousands of High-Grade Spirit Stones, and immediately set off towards the Southern Front on two War Flying Ships with the remaining ten thousand.

...

At the entrance to the line of defense half a day later,

at that moment, a middle-aged man draped in a black cloak, with a resolute demeanor, appeared.

"I’ve been waiting for you here for a long time, Younger Brother Zhou!" True Monarch Yama laughed heartily.

"You don’t blame me for having you transferred here, right?"

"To speak honestly, for such a major matter concerning the Human Race’s hold on the South Sea, how could I, Zhou Mou, be absent!" Zhou Xun waved his hand.

In truth, given his strength now, he really wanted to fight with the Tier Four High-Grade Demon Emperor to see how they’d match up,

for how could a cultivator like him dawdle at the rear!

"I knew that you, a Cultivator, would not linger in the rear without that fighting spirit!" True Monarch Yama, full of bravado, clasped Zhou Xun’s wrist, leading him towards the main tent on the westernmost side.

As soon as they entered, dozens of eyes turned toward them:

"True Monarch Celestial One, True Monarch Fengqi, True Monarch Blood Refining, as well as some Nascent Soul Cultivators among the powerful figures."

Including the rising stars like True Monarch Nine Swords, True Monarch Fengqi, True Monarch Blood Refining,

This gathering of dozens in the tent represented the pinnacle of combat power in the entire Central Continent.

As they walked in, many Nascent Soul Cultivators greeted Zhou Xun,

"Back when you defended the Southern Front, Daoist Zhou, your efforts in defeating the Thousand Crabs Demon Emperor were nothing short of heroic!"

"Later, you even scared away the Black Island Demon Emperor from Jixing Island, greatly boosting the prestige of our Human Race!"

"You flatter me, fellow Daoists!" Zhou Xun replied cheerfully, bowing his hands.

By rank, he was indeed the thirteenth,

the first seat below the Great Cultivators!