"Oh, I’d like to hear more in detail!" True Monarch Yongyuan showed an intent to listen, not the slightest bit annoyed by the rebuttal.

"Daoist friend, have you ever heard of the All-Attribute Talisman Pen?"

"Naturally, I have. The refining method for such a talisman pen is said to have been lost for a long time. Could it be that Daoist Wei actually possesses it?" True Monarch Yongyuan was overjoyed. As an Artifact Refiner, he was never tired of acquiring various Magical Treasure refining methods.

"Indeed!" Wei Chang’an waved his hand, producing a Jade Scroll.

"This... How can Zhou Mou receive such a thing without any compensation?" Zhou Xun hesitated.

"But a single talisman pen refining method is not some incredible heritage. Today, we have hit it off at first sight; Daoist friend, feel free to use it!" Wei Chang’an said generously, casting a glance at the other two.

"If the two daoist friends are interested, feel free to take a look!"

"In that case, thank you very much!" True Monarch Yongyuan hurriedly took it and examined it carefully, nodding while he looked. It was a long while before he raised his head:

"Not bad at all. It truly is the refining method for the All-Attribute Talisman Pen. However, to refine this pen, we might still be missing some ice, thunder, and wind attribute materials!"

"If it’s ice attribute, I happen to have a piece!" True Monarch Qianchuan was the first to speak, taking out an ice crystal about the size of a thumb.

"Ice Profound Crystal Essence, excellent, this can be used as a material!" True Monarch Yongyuan nodded and, after a moment of thought, said,

"I also have a Thunder Stone with a thunder attribute here, so we’re only missing a wind attribute material!"

"What a coincidence, I have a piece of Gangfeng Wood!" Wei Chang’an laughed.

"In that case, this talisman pen can be refined!" True Monarch Yongyuan nodded.

Who would’ve thought it would be so simple to gather the necessary materials. It seems these veteran Nascent Soul Cultivators really have many treasures in their hands!

"The three of you are so generous; Zhou Mou is truly grateful, but these materials are quite valuable. How can I accept them without giving something in return?"

"I have a bottle of Yuan Strengthening Pills; please accept them!"

Saying this, he took out a Jade Bottle.

There were six pills in the bottle, just enough for the three to share equally.

The value of Yuan Strengthening Pills is not insignificant, and considering the small share of materials needed for refining the talisman pen, two pills are indeed comparable in value to the materials provided. No one was at a disadvantage!

The three of them, upon seeing the Yuan Strengthening Pills, their eyes lit up, immediately dividing two pills each!

Then, they discussed for a while and finally determined the refining plan for this talisman pen, with Zhou Xun scheduled to retrieve it in a month’s time.

Bidding farewell to True Monarch Yongyuan, Zhou Xun could not resist Wei Chang’an’s invitation and visited his Cave Mansion as a guest.

This person, being the closed-door disciple of True Monarch Profound Resonance, and having broken through to Nascent Soul with an Immortal Golden Core,

was essentially already set to become a Great Cultivator in the future,

Naturally, Zhou Xun was keen to befriend such a person.

Both of them had just broken through to Nascent Soul, so naturally, they talked about Cultivation matters,

Wei Chang’an, with his profound background and extraordinary insight, provided Zhou Xun with many inspirations,

And Zhou Xun, having the inheritances of Tianhan City, Spirit Control Sect, Celestial Feather Sect, and others, was no less than Wei Chang’an, bringing him great benefits as well.

Thus, Zhou Xun stayed for a full three days before returning to his own Cave Mansion.

...

Meanwhile, at the Flood Dragon Ancestral Land, countless billions of miles from Sea Suppression Immortal City,

in the restricted Dragon Transformation Pool,

a Flood Dragon of pure black and gold hue slowly transformed and emerged.

Not far from it stood a majestic elder clad in a brocade robe with a golden horn on his head, his hands behind his back.

"Not bad. In a few more years, your body can regrow!"

"Thank you, Grand Elder!"

The black-gold Flood Dragon spoke in human language.

"No need to thank me; it was all by the ancestor’s orders!"

"Come to think of it, you’ve really turned misfortune into a blessing. It’s often said that potential can be triggered between life and death. You’ve been able to fuse with the bloodline of my Golden Flood Dragon Race,"

"Coupled with your Ink Flood Dragon Race’s spatial talent, Black Island, your future is limitless. You might even become the next Demon Monarch of our race!"

"Elder, you’re too kind!" The Black Island Demon Emperor hurriedly said modestly!

The one before him was the Grand Elder of the Flood Dragon Race, second in status only to the enigmatic Divinity Transformation Demon Monarch ancestor,

In terms of power, he was unmatched in the entire Flood Dragon Race!

Even his father, Moh Yuan, was no match for this person.

"Alright, cultivate here well. When your form is fully restored, I’ll come to see you again!"

"Yes!"

After the elder left, the Black Island Demon Emperor’s expression turned extremely grim.

He could never forget the scene of his body being shattered in front of Celestial Talisman Island; if not for their ancestor’s rescue, he would have perished by now.

"Wang Lin, I must avenge the death you caused me!"

Ever since he encountered Wang Lin, he’d been plagued with misfortune, as if that Human Race member was his fateful enemy, killing him twice consecutively!

The first time he relied on his father, and the second on the ancestor!

He believes that the third time will be when he exacts his revenge!

Now possessing the bloodlines of both the Ink and Golden Flood Dragon Races, the ancestor even said he was the most talented of the Flood Dragon Race in a thousand years, with a future chance at reaching Demon Monarch!

"When I emerge from seclusion, it will be your death sentence. If I don’t kill you, my mind will never be at ease!"

...

Sea Suppression Immortal City Cave Mansion.

Returning from Wei Chang’an’s place, Zhou Xun spent half a month in Cultivation.

Unfortunately, the Pill Origin Wine still needed two more months to brew properly. For now, he could only rely on Qi Refining to advance his Cultivation, a very slow pace.

One day, Zhou Xun received a visitor in the guest hall.

"Shopkeeper Gao, visiting in person, is truly too courteous!" Zhou Xun greeted with a bow, personally preparing a cup of Spiritual Mist Tea for him.

The visitor was none other than the shopkeeper of Wuli Pavilion, Gao Yuan.

"Hahaha, before it was always Brother Zhou visiting, now it’s my turn to call on you. I didn’t expect Daoist friend to possess a Tier Four Spirit Beast, truly enviable for an old man like me!"

Gao Yuan laughed heartily.

"By the way, the Profound Thunder Crystal you ordered earlier has arrived. Please check it!"

Saying this, the shopkeeper laid a half-foot-long Jade Box in front of Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun nodded slightly, waved his fingers to remove the Sealing Spirit Talisman, and the Jade Box opened automatically. Instantly, rays of purple light shot out,

turning the entire guest hall a shade of purple,

followed by the sound of Thunder Arcs crackling in the air!

No wonder it was a treasure worth millions; such a phenomenon was truly astonishing!

Inside the box lay two crystals, one the size of a thumb, the other half its size, both entirely blue-violet,

Zhou Xun picked them up and held them in his hand,

Instantly, several purple lightning strikes rushed forth, traveling along Zhou Xun’s arm, striking his hand,

making his body tingle slightly!

One must know that he was currently a Nascent Soul Cultivator with the thunder attribute!

The Thunder Forging Body Technique was also at the Ninth Layer, granting partial immunity to lightning,

Yet the effect this lightning had on him still showed the extraordinariness of the item!

Zhou Xun was extremely pleased, suppressing the tingling to return the jade stones to the box, sealing it with the talisman’s return,

"Excellent, there’s no problem with this treasure!"

Following that, he patted his waist, allowing Spirit Light to fly out and land on the table before him.

"Wait!"

At that moment, Shopkeeper Gao stopped Zhou Xun’s actions.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun didn’t understand the meaning. Could it be that they didn’t want Spirit Stones? As he pondered this, Shopkeeper Gao spoke up.

"According to pavilion rules, these two Profound Thunder Crystals are exceedingly rare and must be settled with Top-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"However, given the high value of Top-Grade Spirit Stones, Daoist friend only needs to provide five pieces!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun nodded.

This price was quite reasonable; after all, his salary in the Immortal City was ten million Spirit Stones, with only five pieces in Top-Grade Spirit Stones,

Calculating it this way, he had made a profit of a million Spirit Stones.

Thus, Zhou Xun took out five Top-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them over.

"The count is accurate; these two ’Profound Thunder Crystals’ are yours!" Shopkeeper Gao said with a pleased smile.

After completing the transaction, Gao Yuan didn’t linger, bidding farewell and leaving!

Once he left, Zhou Xun continued with his Cultivation.

As for those two Profound Thunder Crystals, they were to be used for the Sacrificial Refining of a Thunder Seed, which would take considerable time,

and his talisman pen was almost ready. He planned to go into seclusion after acquiring it!

Sure enough, after eight or nine days, he received a communication from True Monarch Yongyuan—the talisman pen was ready!