Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 753: Chapter 77: High-Grade Thunderbolt Wings, Commencement of the Arena Battle!

True Monarch Iron Mountain immediately focused his attention, only to see the Thunder Roc Wings shimmering faintly with thunder light, arcs of electricity dancing, emanating a strong thunder attribute aura.

True Monarch Iron Mountain nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

”These Thunder Roc Wings are of excellent quality, indeed from a Tier Four Demon Beast, truly perfect material for upgrading the Thunderbolt Wings. However, these wings alone are not enough; some auxiliary materials are also needed.”

Zhou Xun hurriedly asked, ”What other materials are needed? Whatever Daoist Brother instructs, I will do my utmost to find them.”

True Monarch Iron Mountain smiled slightly and said, ”We need Thousand-Year Thunder Spirit Wood, Thunder Marrow Liquid, and Star Sand!”

”But, I have already prepared them beforehand!”

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and three rare materials appeared in front of them.

Back when Zhou Xun asked him to consult on the Thunderbolt Wings upgrade plan, he began collecting them,

and over the years, he finally gathered them all.

Zhou Xun’s eyes showed a look of surprise and joy, and he quickly cupped his hands, saying, ”With such help from Daoist Brother, I am truly grateful beyond words.”

True Monarch Iron Mountain waved his hand dismissively, saying, ”There is no need for such formalities between us!”

Zhou Xun thanked him again, formed his hands into a seal, and pointed at his waist.

Immediately, a purple light flew out, transforming into a small, about an inch long, entirely crystalline purple wing,

surrounded by streaks of thunder light.

It was precisely his Thunderbolt Wings.

Looking at these Thunderbolt Wings, True Monarch Iron Mountain nodded continuously:

”This magical treasure of yours is radiant with brilliance, even if the Tier Four Thunder Wings are refined into it, it should be able to upgrade itself to High-Grade level within half a year at most!”

”It’s just that with a hundred years’ time, I reckon, younger brother, you can’t wait!”

It should be known that Zhou Xun has been cultivating for only about two hundred years, if he waits another hundred years, perhaps by then he might have already advanced to being a Great Cultivator!

By that time, these Thunderbolt Wings would become even more useless!

”Next, I’ll leave this magical treasure to Daoist Brother!”

”Haha, rest assured, but upgrading these Thunderbolt Wings is not easy; it requires meticulous refining.”

True Monarch Iron Mountain laughed and continued:

”Fast, it will take half a month, slow, several months. You just wait for the message back home, and I will notify you when I succeed.”

”Then I will await the good news!”

The two of them then chatted for a long while before leaving True Monarch Iron Mountain’s cave mansion.

Returning to his residence, it was already evening.

Passing by the Insect Room, he saw that the Phoenix Butterfly and Thousand-Answering Insect each occupied one side, clearly demarcated.

After years of living together, the two insects now have become rather harmonious.

Seeing the Phoenix Butterfly sleeping soundly inside, Zhou Xun felt extremely satisfied,

now that the Phoenix Butterfly has undergone two metamorphoses, it provides no small assistance to him,

during the fight against the Thunder Feather Demon Emperor, it successfully bewildered it, buying Zhou Xun some time to execute ’Nine Heavens of Tribulation Thunder.’

It must be noted that it is only Tier Three now.

”I wonder what kind of abilities it will have when it advances to Tier Four!”

Zhou Xun was full of anticipation.

In the following time, Zhou Xun stayed in the cave mansion to rest and adjust his state.

Meanwhile,

the news that the Human-Demon races have ceased warring and switched to deciding victory through arena battles began to spread throughout the Immortal City.

The names of the five True Monarchs participating in the grand battle also started circulating among the people.

It was then that they realized,

among their Human Race, there emerged a True Monarch with power comparable to a Great Cultivator.

They couldn’t help but feel confident about the upcoming grand battle.

”With True Monarch Wangchuan, our Human Race will surely win this time!” In a teahouse, guests were discussing the duel battle between the two races a month later.

”Indeed, I heard that True Monarch Wangchuan has unfathomable strength. With him overseeing the battle, our Human Race’s chances of victory are enormous,” another guest chimed in.

”By then, our South Sea Territory could expand another three million miles southward!”

”The closer the South Sea is to the depths, the richer the various opportunities. After the war, our Central Continent will surely usher in a grand era!”

Everyone was full of expectations for the imminent arena battle.

And amid this atmosphere of anticipation, time quietly slipped away.

Zhou Xun, in his cave mansion, practiced daily to adjust his state.

Others also knew Zhou Xun was about to represent the Human Race in battle, so they did not disturb him.

As the days passed by, the day of the arena battle drew closer and closer.

Zhou Xun inevitably felt a sense of urgency, as he knew the importance of this battle—it concerned not only the fate of the Human Race but also his and those around him’s future.

Finally, there were only three days left until the arena battle.

On that day, Zhou Xun was cultivating in his cave mansion when a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in, hovering above the Restriction, darting back and forth!

Zhou Xun flicked his finger, sending a stream of Spiritual Power onto it,

and then, True Monarch Iron Mountain’s voice came from the Sound Transmission Talisman: ”Younger Brother Zhou, the Thunderbolt Wings have been successfully refined, come quickly to see.”

Zhou Xun’s heart leaped with joy, and he immediately got up and flew towards True Monarch Iron Mountain’s cave mansion.

Moments later, he arrived at the door of True Monarch Iron Mountain’s cave mansion. True Monarch Iron Mountain was already waiting at the door, with a smile on his face seeing Zhou Xun approaching.

”Younger Brother Zhou, come with me,” True Monarch Iron Mountain said, leading Zhou Xun into the cave mansion.

Inside, the Thunderbolt Wings lay before them, glistening with a more intense aura, surrounded by vibrant Spirit Charm, truly extraordinary!

It was his very own Thunderbolt Wings.

Looking at the Thunderbolt Wings, True Monarch Iron Mountain said with satisfaction:

”After this period of careful refining, the Thunderbolt Wings have finally been successfully upgraded, reaching the High-Grade Magical Treasure level!”

”Out of all the treasures I’ve refined, this is by far the best one!”

Zhou Xun summoned with his hand, and the Thunderbolt Wings returned to his grip, bringing with them a powerful sense of connection. He could feel the immense power contained within and was filled with gratitude and joy.

”Thank you, Daoist Brother!” Zhou Xun thanked True Monarch Iron Mountain once again.

True Monarch Iron Mountain waved it off and said, ”No need for thanks between us! With you set to represent our race, I won’t keep you much longer. Let’s celebrate your victory once the battle is over!”

”Then I shall look forward to the wine you prepare, Elder Brother!”

With a hearty laugh, Zhou Xun bid farewell and left True Monarch Iron Mountain’s cave mansion.

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Soon, three days had passed,

and it was finally time for the official start of the two races’ arena battle.

Zhou Xun stepped out of his bedroom door after checking his Magic Robe and Thunderbolt Wings, seeing Jiang Wanning and Spirit Turtle Red Noon waiting at the door.

Jiang Wanning’s eyes were filled with concern and she softly said, ”With you going, we can be at ease, but I’m still worried!”

Though she knew of Zhou Xun’s powerful strength, she couldn’t help but be concerned.

The Demon Race’s participants were certainly not ordinary Demon Beasts!

”Master, can we two join the battle?” Feng Chong asked.

After all, the two of them were Zhou Xun’s Spirit Beasts.

But Zhou Xun shook his head, knowing they could hardly provide much assistance,

as the two of them only were at the Low-Grade Demon Emperor Realm.

So naturally, they weren’t necessary to participate!

Nonetheless, as the day of the duel neared,

he stayed focused on perfecting his state in the cave mansion.

Finally, the day of the two races’ arena battle arrived,

and the time had come to gather with other True Monarchs outside the Immortal City.

After final preparations, Zhou Xun stepped out, where True Monarch Tianci greeted him with a smile.

The five of them had gathered there to unify and proceed together to the battle site outside the city.

According to the terms agreed upon by both parties, if at the battle site for True Monarch Tianci, all of the Demon Race representatives were to fall, the Human Race had great chances of winning.

Soon, True Monarch Yama, True Monarch Celestial One, and a few others also joined them.

They approached Zhou Xun and the others, offering a solemn salute:

”Daoist Ji, with you and Brother Zhou leading, the fate of our Central Continent is in safe hands!”

This salute represented the entire Human Race of Central Continent.

”Rest assured, Alliance Leader, we will do our utmost, and once the battle is over, we shall celebrate!”

”Then I will look forward to the feast you promised, my brother!”

With a hearty laugh, Zhou Xun absorbed the Thunderbolt Wings into his hand and bid farewell to his companions.