I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

A few dozen breaths later.

He finally cautiously emerged at the edge of Tianming Island, on the cliff.

After this battle, he finally understood the strength of a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

It’s definitely not something he could handle at this moment.

But on second thought, even in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, there are differences between First-Layer Foundation Establishment, Second-Layer Foundation Establishment, and Third-Layer Foundation Establishment.

The few Foundation Establishment cultivators he killed before were at most at the First or Second Layer of Foundation Establishment.

The stronger the realm of a cultivator, each stage of improvement is a qualitative leap.

His methods could manage to kill First-Layer and Second-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivators, which was already quite good.

Third-Layer Foundation Establishment?

At least twice as strong as First-Layer Foundation Establishment and several measures stronger than Second-Layer Foundation Establishment.

He might not fear them, but to kill one would be nearly impossible.

Let alone a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Thus, after escaping, he didn’t stay, nor did he think about revenge.

Inadequate strength means any excess emotion will push oneself to a point of no return.

This time, although he gained two blooms of Spiritual Fire from the volcanic magma, it didn’t enhance his strength at all.

"The only good news is that I have now gathered the Five Elements Spiritual Objects.

I can start cultivating the Five Elements Pure Yang True Body.

Perhaps, when this True Body Technique is perfected, I might be able to fight against that Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Xue Xuanqing?

But for now, clearly not.

And cultivating this True Body Technique will also take time."

Zhou Changwang’s thoughts fluttered, and his emotions gradually calmed down.

Unruffled!

Then, he fully utilized the Concealing Breath Technique and Invisibility Technique, followed by using the Flying Skill, slowly flying along the lake surface.

He couldn’t afford to be fast!

Once he sped up, the fluctuation of Spiritual Power would be too great to maintain the Invisibility Technique.

The cultivators on Tianming Island were still searching everywhere, and with the lake surface wide and serene, any exposure would surely be seen.

At the volcanic crater, he could still use the magma to dodge their attacks.

Elsewhere, their Divine Sense could search much farther and deeper than his Spiritual Sense, and they could use Sword Flight at astonishing speed, making it extremely difficult for him to escape their pursuit.

Therefore, he proceeded cautiously all the way.

Fortunately, things went smoothly along the way.

After the time taken for half a stick of incense to burn, Zhou Changwang crossed the lake and then entered the dense forest.

After half an hour, moving away from Tianming Island, Zhou Changwang finally relaxed.

He summoned the Earth-penetrating Dog again to begin making his way back.

He also resumed using the Water Refining Technique to continuously refine the One Yuan Heavy Water.

One drop, two drops, three drops...

The amount of One Yuan Heavy Water in the Ruyi Gourd began to increase continuously.

Suddenly, Zhou Changwang felt a slight vibration from within his Storage Bag.

Using his Spiritual Sense to check, he found it was the Teleportation Token Chen Xiao’Er had given him back then.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Zhou Changwang realized.

It was the end of the month again, when the Black Market opens, and they were surely passing on information about the Black Market auction to him.

After thinking for a bit, he took out the Communication Token.

The time taken for a stick of incense to burn passed.

He then put the Communication Token back into the Storage Bag.

As expected.

The Communication Token was indeed sent by Chen Xiao’Er.

She briefly mentioned some of the treasures to be auctioned at this Black Market and asked if he was interested in attending the auction.

When he indicated he did not plan to go, she promptly stated that it wouldn’t matter even if he couldn’t make it, and if he was interested in any treasure, he could ask her to bid for it on his behalf.

Zhou Changwang, of course, declined.

Finally, Chen Xiao’Er also revealed a piece of news.

In a few months, it would be the one hundred and fiftieth birthday of the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace’s Master, and surely many would present birthday gifts, with the auction planning to take advantage of this to earn some profit.

"One hundred and fifty years old?

The Master of Divine Wind Valley, it’s said, cultivated the Foundation Establishment True Body fifty years ago, and now he’s reached the Late Foundation Establishment Level, an Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

It’s said there’s a great chance to break through to the Core Formation Realm before the age of two hundred.

His birthday will indeed attract many cultivators seeking to form connections.

But, it has nothing to do with me.

Though Chen Xiao’Er’s gesture was considerate."

Zhou Changwang muttered to himself, somewhat impressed.

When he bought the Pure Yang Five Elements Technique from her before, he noticed her generosity, waiting for him to complete a circulation and confirm the technique’s authenticity before leaving.

This time, it was the same; not only did she inform him of some treasures in the auction but also reminded him of the Marketplace Master’s upcoming birthday in a few months.

The birthday of a cultivator with Core Formation potential is indeed significant for many.

They’d all be willing to make a good connection.

After all, his status is already extraordinary, being the Master of a large marketplace with a mysterious background... whether for personal future or clan influence, the forces around Divine Wind Valley Marketplace would certainly come to offer gifts.

Chen Xiao’Er’s gesture was indeed genuine.

Unfortunately, this news isn’t very useful to him.

He just had an encounter with that Marketplace Master’s son.

His Five Thunders Bombardment almost flipped the son’s skull...

If they truly found out, the other side would not be polite with him.

...

Seven days later.

Zhou Changwang returned to Little Peak Mountain Spirit Land.

Only upon reaching his Spirit Land, did Zhou Changwang finally breathe a genuine sigh of relief.

"Half a month before and after.