Chapter 855 - 128: Departure for the West Desert, Preparing for the Ghost Race! (2)

Chapter 855: Chapter 128: Departure for the West Desert, Preparing for the Ghost Race! (2)

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Two months later, Zhou Xun returned to Great Jin once again. As he passed by Wangchuan Lake, he brought along the Phoenix Butterfly, the Cyan Gold Dragon Carp, and the Profound Armor Armadillo.

Though the Spirit Butterfly is only Tier Three now, it underwent another transformation three years ago,

making it a full four times evolved, reaching the peak of Tier Three.

Nowadays, its Illusion Technique divine skill is quite remarkable, significantly useful even against Nascent Soul Cultivators, greatly assisting Zhou Xun.

Moreover, he currently only lacks the ’Nine-Curves Illusion Spirit Ginseng’ for refining Illusion Spirit Liquid,

and once he obtains this treasure, he can refine the "Illusion Spirit Liquid" to aid the Phoenix Butterfly in progressing.

As for Xiaojin and Xiaojia,

they both possess Celestial Grade Bloodlines. Although they are only Tier Four Low-Grade, their overall strength is notable, comparable to a Middle-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator,

providing considerable assistance.

When he returned to the Cave Mansion, there were still more than two months left until the agreed time of six months, so he was alone.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he proceeded to cultivate.

Thus, he came to the Cultivation Room,

and with a wave of his hand, a two-foot-wide cushion fell to the ground.

This cushion was woven from Tier Four Low-Grade Spirit-Concentration Vine, possessing the effects of calming the mind and dispelling external demons for Nascent Soul Cultivators, and its price is quite steep.

Zhou Xun sat cross-legged on it.

Next, the storage bag emitted a flash of spirit light and transformed into a jade bottle about a foot in size, adorned with a Tier Four Low-Grade Sealing Spirit Talisman,

"This was the ’Frost Dew’ he obtained when he killed Su Yu!"

This is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object, producible only in certain Tier Four Spiritual Lands, and it’s an excellent auxiliary item for cultivation,

even more effective by several times compared to his Pill Origin Wine,

and he possesses a whole three bottles, enough for decades of use.

Gently removing the Sealing Spirit Talisman and uncorking the bottle,

instantly, a surge of pure Spiritual Qi diffused, and Zhou Xun took a deep breath, feeling his mana circulate a bit faster!

"Truly worthy of being a Tier Four Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object; indeed, an excellent aid for cultivation!"

Zhou Xun’s face lit up with joy,

then he lifted his finger,

and a soy bean-sized drop of Frost Dew flew out from the jade bottle, wholly golden and amber-like, radiating with Spirit Charm!

Just one glance and one feels deeply entranced!

Zhou Xun slightly opened his mouth as the Frost Dew autonomously flew in, reaching his abdomen, transforming into exceedingly pure spiritual power, filling his Dantian meridians,

As the spiritual power of the Frost Dew gradually dispersed, a faint halo appeared around Zhou Xun’s body.

Zhou Xun operated the spell of the "Purple Sky Thunder Technique" to perform the Great Cycle Operation,

eventually converting it into mana, merging it with the Nascent Soul in his Dantian,

he immersed himself in cultivation, swallowing a drop every ten days, constantly absorbing spiritual power from the Frost Dew, converting it into his mana.

Unknowingly, more than two months swiftly passed by, reaching the date agreed upon with Wang Erniu and others.

Zhou Xun then stopped cultivating and slowly opened his eyes,

introspected his being,

only to find a one-inch-sized infant seated cross-legged in his Dantian, whose appearance was identical to Zhou Xun.

"Not bad, it’s grown a bit more, akin to a year’s worth of usual cultivation!"

"This Frost Dew is genuinely a Holy Grade for cultivation, and if there’s a chance to encounter it again, I certainly shouldn’t miss it!"

Subsequently, Zhou Xun stood up,

with a thought, a Cleaning Technique automatically activated, renewing his entire being.

So he put away the cushion and other items, opened the Cultivation Room door, and stepped out.

In the hall sat True Monarch Tianci and another, casually chatting,

"Brother, you’ve emerged from seclusion!"

Seeing Zhou Xun, True Monarch Tianci was extremely happy,

"Since the three of us are now assembled, why not head to the Ministry of War and inquire about how to proceed to the West Desert?" Zhou Xun suggested.

Currently, Great Jin has been continuously urging the cultivators of Great Jin to head to the West Desert Cultivation Realm to eradicate the Ghost Race.

The rewards are exceedingly generous.

True Monarch Tianci and Wang Erniu naturally had no objections,

so the three of them left together.

The Ministry of War is also located in the Imperial City,

After about half an hour, the three finally arrived at the Ministry of War’s offices.

This is an extremely vast complex of buildings, with a majestic and solid architectural style, exuding a sharp aura.

At the entrance stands an extremely tall archway inscribed with the four characters ’Great Jin Ministry of War’,

Below the archway stand two rows of guards,

Ten on each side, all with Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation!

They wore blue-black Spirit Armor, fully wrapped from head to toe, wielding standard long halberds, looking imposing!

Just like the guards in front of the Secret Vault Department.

"Stop, this is a restricted area of the Ministry of War, no idlers allowed!"

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed as a captain stepped forward, extending his hand to block Zhou Xun, completely disregarding Zhou Xun’s Nascent Soul Stage cultivation.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun and the others took out their tokens and handed them over to the middle-aged man!

The captain took a look and his attitude immediately warmed up considerably:

"So it turns out to be the three Pavilion Masters from Jingzhou, I was just being rude. We even have Vice Minister Zuo here at the Ministry of War!"

With that, he returned the tokens with both hands and gestured for them to proceed, arranging for a clerk to lead the three inside.

Behind the archway is a majestic straight path, about ten zhang wide, lined with grand halls one after another, with flying eaves and bucket arches, green tiles, and blue bricks, extremely imposing,

at the entrances scholars dressed as officials were continuously coming in and out.

"This is Vice Minister Zuo’s office," Zhou Xun and the others were led to a side hall.

The clerk whispered a few words at the door guard,

who immediately ran inside,

After a short while, a tall, broad-foreheaded, big-eyed man came out, with Middle-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivation.

"Hahaha, the three Pavilion Masters have come, Wu Mou did not welcome you from afar, please come in and chat!" He gestured inside.

"Thanks for the trouble, Minister!"

Thereupon, Zhou Xun and the others, led by Vice Minister Wu, slowly walked inside, arrived in the reception area, and took seats according to host and guest.

Once seated, several lithe maids,

knelt before the tables, performed a bow, then deftly prepared tea, and before long, a fragrant aroma wafted out.

"This is Peace Tea, please taste it!" Vice Minister Wu said, raising the teacup in his hand,

"Thank you, Minister!"

Zhou Xun and the others followed the host’s lead, picked up the Spirit Tea, and took a gentle sip,

The tea entered the mouth, a cool sensation rose, quickly transforming into sharp intent, making one feel like they were on a battlefield,

immersing in a thrill of battle, eventually returning to calm!

"Good tea, truly living up to the name of Peace!" Zhou Xun couldn’t help but praise.

"If Pavilion Master Zhou likes it, you can take some with you later!" Vice Minister Wu waved his hand, and a clerk brought over a tray,

placing three small packets of Spirit Tea, about a qian each, on the table in front of the three of them.

"I wonder, what important matter brings the three of you Pavilion Masters here together?"

"The three of us are here in response to His Majesty’s call, heading to the West Desert Cultivation Realm to deal with the Ghost Race!" Zhou Xun didn’t hide anything and directly stated his purpose.

"Could it be true?"

Vice Minister Wu was overjoyed by this statement, momentarily losing his composure.

After all, ever since the Jinn Emperor issued the decree, not many had volunteered, and the Ministry of War had been troubled by this matter.

Now that three Nascent Soul Cultivators came at once, it relieved him a lot of pressure.

"Of course, this is the case!" Zhou Xun nodded saying.

"Great, great, you three are truly people with a profound sense of justice. If more heroes like you were among us in the Human Realm, how would the Ghost Race not be annihilated." Vice Minister Wu said excitedly,

"It’s just that the Ghost Race’s divine techniques are strange, it hasn’t appeared for thousands of years, are the three of you prepared?"

Zhou Xun slightly clasped his hands, replying: "Although we have made some preparations, we still wish to seek advice from the minister. Does our court have any arrangements or suggestions?"

The Great Jin, as the main force against the Ghost Race, must have accumulated a lot of corresponding experience, which is extremely important protection for them.

"Don’t worry, the camp stationed in the West Desert Cultivation Realm, the court has already prepared the corresponding scriptures and materials for you. Additionally, there is"

Wu Mou pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "The court will naturally provide some conveniences for you. Upon arrival at the camp, you can also go to the treasure vault to choose a suitable Magical Treasure,"

"This is a special reward for cultivators who respond to the call."

"Thank you, may I ask how we should proceed to the West Desert?"

"The court has established a teleportation array, allowing for instantaneous travel. Wu Mou will personally see you there!"