Chapter 727: 66: Time Flies, Phoenix Butterfly Advances Again!

After completing his daily cultivation, Zhou Xun took out True Monarch Celestial Star’s legacy and began to study,anticipating an early advancement to Tier Four Array Master.

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Just like that, two years passed by in a flash.

This marked the fourth year since Zhou Xun arrived at Jixing Island.

Interestingly enough,

ever since the battle at the southern defense line,

the Demon Race seemed to have quieted down, extremely restrained, rarely making any moves,

even this Jixing Island has been peaceful for a few years.

However, Zhou Xun knew this was merely the calm before the great battle, neither side was confident in completely defeating the other,

leading to this mutual halt.

But Zhou Xun knew, this moment wouldn’t last too long.

On this day, inside the cultivation room.

Zhou Xun took out a cushion and sat cross-legged,

then took a plate of Spiritual Food and Treasure Medicine refined from the Hundred-Winged Demon Emperor’s body, and ate a generous serving.

An exquisite flavor surged, an absolute feast for the taste buds.

Being able to enjoy such pleasure during cultivation was something he hadn’t imagined before, making the monotonous meditation quite interesting.

Once the Spiritual Food and Treasure Medicine melted in his stomach, it instantly transformed into pure spiritual qi, filling his meridians.

Zhou Xun immediately operated the "Purple Sky Thunder Technique", performing the Great Cycle Operation, eventually refining it into spiritual power, merging it into the nascent soul in his dantian,

after these years of stable cultivation, Zhou Xun’s progress in the Early-Stage Nascent Soul was smooth, he thought with another couple of decades, he might reach the peak smoothly,

by then, he could attempt the breakthrough to Middle-Stage Nascent Soul.

Suddenly——

A surge of spiritual energy erupted from the northwest of the cave mansion, instantly awakening Zhou Xun.

"This is... the Phoenix Butterfly’s transformation!"

Zhou Xun felt a surge of joy, unexpectedly, in just a few years, the Phoenix Butterfly was about to undergo its second transformation.

Previously, after just one transformation,

the Phoenix Butterfly played a crucial role in his battle with the Thousand Crabs Demon Emperor,

now transforming again,

Zhou Xun held great expectations for its abilities.

Thus, he immediately stood up and left the cultivation room,

"Milord, you are out!"

Upon exiting, Zhou Xun saw Jiang Wanning already waiting outside the insect room, her face filled with anxiety.

Every transformation of the Phoenix Butterfly was akin to a rebirth,

and it always faced the risk of falling,

only after overcoming trials could it become the ’Nether Illusion Spirit Butterfly’ that even Great Cultivators avoided.

However, under his nurturing, the Phoenix Butterfly had a very solid foundation; this second transformation should proceed without issue.

Immediately he turned his attention to the insect room,

inside was a white cocoon about a foot in size, bathing in a Spiritual Energy Cluster,

Zhou Xun could faintly sense a mysterious power gathering, as if placing him in an illusion after a scan with his divine sense,

upon sensing it,

he left this illusion,

contrasting with Jiang Wanning who was staring blankly at the Spiritual Energy Cluster, tears in her eyes.

It was evident she was caught in it.

"Wake up!"

Zhou Xun immediately used his divine sense to shock her awake.

"Milord, I was... affected by the Phoenix Butterfly’s illusion!" Jiang Wanning was extremely surprised.

Notably, she was a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator,

and the Phoenix Butterfly, having undergone only one transformation, at most was comparable to an Early-Stage Core Formation Cultivator,

yet it deeply affected her,

its ability was truly monstrous.

"Indeed, the Spirit Butterfly’s hallucinogenic ability seems to have mutated, typically, it takes more than four transformations to reach this level!"

Zhou Xun thought hard but couldn’t come up with a reason.

He could only attribute it to luck,

after all, the Cultivation Realm is vast and unpredictable, anything could happen.

As time passed, the light gradually intensified, seeping through the cracks of the insect room, beautifully fantastical.

Within the light seemed to contain endless illusions, daunting to behold,

after an unknown time,

more time passed, suddenly,

the spiritual energy within the insect room started to surge and poured into the cocoon, forming spiritual energy vortices.

At this moment, it’s the critical juncture for the Phoenix Butterfly’s advancement; as long as it withstands this Spiritual Qi infusing stage, it will successfully advance!

After about half a quarter-hour, the Spiritual Power Group grew larger and even vaguely felt like forming into mist.

This is the phenomenon of Spiritual Qi gathering to its peak!

At this moment, the Phoenix Butterfly within the Spiritual Energy Cluster suddenly emitted a faint golden light from its cocoon, and small vortices appeared on its surface, absorbing the abundant Spiritual Qi.

Simultaneously, its entire aura was constantly surging.

No one knows how long it took, but suddenly the Phoenix Butterfly’s aura changed, and a wave of Spiritual Power spread out all around.

Witnessing this scene, Zhou Xun was delighted.

"Success!"

"Congratulations, young master, the Phoenix Butterfly has successfully advanced!" Jiang Wanning exclaimed with a smile, bringing life to the entire Cave Mansion.

"Haha!" Zhou Xun laughed heartily,

The second transformation was successful, bringing it even closer to advancing to a ’Nether Illusion Spirit Butterfly.’

The violent Spiritual Qi returned to calm, and the Spiritual Energy Cluster gradually dispersed, leaving only a cocoon showing restrained brilliance!

At this moment,

The cocoon’s surface started to wriggle, a foot-tool emerged, followed by a small hole appearing in the cocoon, getting larger and larger,

Until finally, the entire Phoenix Butterfly emerged.

A Phoenix Butterfly, seven inches in size, slowly flew out,

At this moment, its posture was even more graceful, the original dark blue became more profound, the patterns on its wings were more complex and mysterious, faintly exuding a strong Spiritual Power wave.

Zhou Xun carefully sensed the aura on it,

"Sure enough, it has grown significantly compared to before!" He couldn’t help but feel pleased!

At this time, the Phoenix Butterfly conveyed a burst of joy and happily flapped its wings, flying onto Zhou Xun’s shoulder, affectionately nuzzling.

Unfortunately, insect-type demon beasts find it difficult to ignite spiritual wisdom; even at Tier Three, their intelligence remains low.

He gently stroked the Phoenix Butterfly,

Then, he slapped his Storage Bag, taking out a jade bottle about an inch in size containing Tier Three Spirit Liquid.

He removed the cork and gently poured three soybean-sized droplets of Spirit Liquid into his palm,

The Phoenix Butterfly immediately conveyed a sense of joy, flapping down onto Zhou Xun’s hand, greedily sipping the drops of Spirit Liquid,

Within moments, it absorbed them all,

But then, it conveyed another awareness,

"More?"

Zhou Xun said in surprise, knowing that Tier Three Spirit Liquid, in each bottle, contains only a hundred drops, and the price of each bottle is as high as one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

And every half a month, it needs to be fed once.

Then Zhou Xun continued to pour them out,

Feeding it a total of ten drops of Spirit Liquid, only then did it convey satisfaction.

"Such consumption!"

Zhou Xun couldn’t help but smile wryly.

While this Spirit Butterfly is indeed good, its consumption is somewhat high; every year, it consumes two bottles of Tier Three Spirit Liquid, a total of more than two hundred thousand Spirit Stones,

Such an expense, ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators likely cannot afford.

Twenty thousand a year, two million in a hundred years.

Bear in mind, Zhou Xun’s salary in Sea Suppression Immortal City is only five Top-Grade Spirit Stones every hundred years, worth only one million Spirit Stones!

Even at Tier Three it is like this, after Tier Four, who knows what the scenario will be, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but feel a headache,

"Future things, consider the future" he sighed, shaking his head gently, sending his hand gently,

The Spirit Butterfly flapped its wings, flying back to the nest in the Insect Room, continuing to sleep!

However, after this transformation, the Phoenix Butterfly will also become a very strong means in his hands.

Thinking of this, Zhou Xun became happy again.

Looking at Jiang Wanning beside him,

Graceful figure, bright eyes, and clear gaze, a white light gauze made her particularly enticing,

As if sensing the aggressive gaze from Zhou Xun,

Jiang Wanning blushed slightly, whispering,

"Young master!"

Zhou Xun naturally understood her meaning through hearing the tune, over the years focusing on cultivation, he had neglected his beloved,

Today, the Phoenix Butterfly advanced, it’s a time for celebration, just right for a celebration,

Not hesitating, he swept her slender body into his arms, striding toward the bedroom.

For three days, Zhou Xun finally stopped.

Refreshed and invigorated,

He came to the pavilion in the courtyard to sit quietly, holding the jade scroll recording the True Monarch Celestial Star’s inheritance to view,

Occasionally slapping his Storage Bag,

Taking out some materials for practice, his understanding of Tier Four Array Skill deepened.

In this manner, another two years passed, and he finally gained a preliminary understanding of this inheritance,

Next, he will attempt to advance to Tier Four Array Master!