Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 55: "Qianyang Immortal Scripture

The golden treasure pearl suddenly drilled into his Dantian Qi Sea, and Zhouyang would be lying if he said he wasn’t afraid.

After all, the Dantian Qi Sea is the source of a cultivator’s magical power, a life-critical place. Any slight mishap in the Dantian Qi Sea could potentially lead to a drastic reduction in cultivation, or even the loss of all trained power.

However, the fright dissipated after a short while because Zhouyang quickly discovered that once the golden treasure pearl entered his Dantian Qi Sea, it sank to the bottom of the pond formed by his magical true essence, with no anomalies occurring.

When he tentatively used his divine sense to touch the golden treasure pearl, the pearl’s surface suddenly glimmered faintly, quickly conveying a stream of information into his mind.

"So that’s how it is! So that’s how it is! I understand, I understand!"

Zhouyang nodded continuously with a look of sudden realization on his face, unable to restrain from laughing out loud: "Hahaha, it’s really fate. Who would have thought that the thing I bought out of curiosity back then would turn out to hide something that is most suitable for me? If this isn’t fate, what is?"

He laughed heartily in joy and couldn’t help but recall a famous saying he had heard in his previous life: in the world, every drink and peck has its predetermined course.

In a more shameless way of saying: This object is fated with me!

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Why did Zhouyang become so suddenly happy?

The reason lies in the information the golden treasure pearl transmitted to him.

According to the information conveyed by the golden treasure pearl, the true name of this treasure is the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl". It is a Tier Seven treasure of a Tribulation Crossing True Immortal, refined by a Tribulation Crossing Stage true immortal, "Master Qianyang", and is one of their lifebound spiritual artifacts.

Coincidentally, that "Master Qianyang", like Zhouyang, was also a cultivator with the "Qianyang Treasure Body".

However, unlike Zhouyang, "Master Qianyang" was born into a renowned major sect in the Upper Realm and knew from a young age that he possessed the "Qianyang Treasure Body".

Later, when his cultivation reached the Nascent Soul Stage, he gathered the strengths of many and created the cultivation technique "Qianyang Immortal Scripture", most suitable for cultivators with the "Qianyang Treasure Body", by comprehending various immortal techniques and divine skills, thus transforming into a primordial spirit through the scripture and successfully ascended to a Tribulation Crossing True Immortal with a lifespan of ten thousand years.

Unfortunately, even a Tribulation Crossing True Immortal couldn’t achieve true immortality, nor be invincible.

"Master Qianyang" became a Tribulation Crossing True Immortal for several thousand years until he was killed in battle while competing for an exotic treasure against other Tribulation Crossing True Immortals and was besieged by multiple enemies of the same rank.

Before his fall, "Master Qianyang" was also determined not to leave a piece of jade unbroken rather than remain intact, using a forbidden technique to break through the barrier between the two realms, hurling the exotic treasure he obtained and all his spiritual artifacts into it, allowing them to scatter into the countless Lower Realms.

The "Qianyang Treasure Pearl", being one of "Master Qianyang’s" lifebound spiritual artifacts, happened to end up in the world Zhouyang resides in today, and after remaining in obscurity for countless years, it finally encountered Zhouyang, a cultivator with the "Qianyang Treasure Body" just like "Master Qianyang", and was reactivated by his "Qianyang True Flame", giving the pearl another chance to shine.

However, the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl" exhausted too much power when passing through the barrier between the two realms and after having been in obscurity for countless years, its essence as a Tier Seven spiritual artifact remained, but its original power was no more.

Moreover, even if the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl" was still intact, Zhouyang wouldn’t be able to wield it. How formidable a Tier Seven spiritual artifact is, even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator doesn’t dare say they can wield it, let alone Zhouyang, who is merely a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator who has just established his foundation.

However, although Zhouyang cannot wield this treasure, it doesn’t mean he can’t benefit from it.

Not to mention that within the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl", as the lifebound spiritual artifact of the Tribulation Crossing True Immortal, "Master Qianyang", lies the complete inheritance of the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture". This set of cultivation techniques directly pointing to the True Immortal Dao is invaluable.

Perhaps "Master Qianyang" was reluctant to let his created cultivation technique’s legacy end, which is why he embedded the inheritance of this cultivation technique within the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl" lifebound spiritual artifact before his demise.

The materials used to refine this lifebound spiritual artifact were special, even if the enemy obtained it, without mastering the "Qianyang True Flame", they wouldn’t be able to refine it and obtain its inheritance.

Zhouyang, having activated the spiritual essence of the artifact with the "Qianyang True Flame", effectively became the master of the treasure pearl, naturally also gaining the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture" inheritance.

"Just in time, after reaching Foundation Establishment, I wasn’t sure which cultivation technique to choose. Now, there’s no need to choose. There certainly isn’t a more suitable cultivation technique for me in this world than the ’Qianyang Immortal Scripture’!"

The smile on Zhouyang’s face remained, without needing to think much, he decided to cultivate the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture".

However, just as he was about to begin cultivating the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture" on the spot, a sound transmission talisman suddenly passed through the array restriction outside the seclusion chamber and appeared before him. It turned out that the old clan leader Zhou Minghan had sent a sound transmission talisman in to inquire about the situation, worried that something had happened due to Zhouyang’s prolonged absence after establishing his foundation.

"Uh, I almost forgot, this isn’t Jade Spring Peak or Haoyang Cave, Chen Pingzhi was already kind enough to lend me his cave residence for seclusion and Foundation Establishment, how could he also be willing to watch me occupy his cave residence for cultivation? Thankfully, the patriarch’s sound transmission talisman arrived just in time, otherwise, once I really start switching cultivation techniques, it would be difficult to stop!"

With a brief expression of embarrassment flashing across his face, Zhouyang promptly dismissed the idea of switching cultivation techniques here and immediately got up and walked out of the seclusion chamber.

At this moment, Zhou Minghan and Chen Pingzhi had already entered the cave dwelling. Seeing Zhouyang come out, Zhou Minghan hurriedly came over to inquire about the situation. Naturally, Zhouyang didn’t inconvenience himself by explaining, instead finding an excuse to brush it off.

Zhou Minghan, seeing him unharmed, did not pay much attention to these matters. After giving him a knowing glance, he turned to Chen Pingzhi and said, "Brother Pingzhi, since Xiao Jiu has successfully established his Foundation, the two of us shall not disturb Brother Pingzhi’s cultivation. If Brother Pingzhi ever visits my Zhou Family’s Jade Spring Peak as a guest, I will host a banquet to entertain Brother Pingzhi."

Zhouyang received the hint and immediately chimed in, saying, "Great-grandfather is right. This time, it was thanks to Elder Chen lending me the cave dwelling that I successfully established my Foundation. In the future, should Elder Chen have any requests, just have someone inform me, and I will definitely be there to attend to Elder’s commands."

"Hehehe, since Brother Ming Han is eager to return, Chen won’t insist on keeping guests for long. As for Brother Ming Han’s invitation, if there’s a chance in the future, Chen would be happy to visit Brother Ming Han at Yuquan Lake Oasis."

Chen Pingzhi smiled knowingly, seemingly understanding Zhou Minghan’s urgency to leave, and did not press to keep them.

Instead, upon hearing Zhouyang’s hint, his face finally broke into a heartfelt smile, and he laughed heartily, saying, "Hahaha, since Young Friend Zhou has already established his Foundation, you are now one of us. There is no need to be so polite in the future; let us address each other as Daoist friends."

"Since you have established your Foundation at such a young age, your future is boundless. Perhaps one day, Chen may indeed have a request of you, and I only hope that by then you will remember Chen!"

Cultivators most fear owing personal favors, as a favor implies a cause and effect. Now that Zhouyang has proactively hinted they owe him a favor, how could Chen Pingzhi not be pleased?

As he himself said, Zhouyang successfully establishing his Foundation at such a young age means his achievements in the future will be at least that of a Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator. A cultivator with such immense potential willing to owe him a favor—how could he not react?

Honestly, Zhouyang did not understand why the old Clan Leader hinted for him to proactively owe Chen Pingzhi a favor, but he knew for certain that the old Clan Leader would not harm him.

So, despite feeling rather dispirited inside, outwardly he posed a humble demeanor and repeatedly shook his head, saying, "I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare. Elder Chen and great-grandfather have shared a friendship for many years, and how could I, a junior, dare to consider myself an equal to an elder? Although my cultivation is low, I am a principled man, and there is no way I would go back on my word. In any case, should Elder have any commands, I will certainly respond."

"Young Friend truly is a person of great character!"

Chen Pingzhi praised with a sigh, yet did not bring up the topic of equality further.

He himself was a proud individual, hailing from the Purple Mansion Clan, and being over a hundred years older than Zhouyang and a friend of Zhou Minghan.

If he were to truly consider himself an equal with Zhouyang, wouldn’t that arbitrarily reduce him to ranks below Zhou Minghan?

So his words about "equal friendship" were just words, not to be taken seriously.

Upon seeing Zhouyang being so tactful, he certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to revisit the matter.

After Zhouyang and Zhou Minghan said their farewells to Chen Pingzhi, they immediately left White Camel Peak to return to Jingming Peak.

Upon returning to Jingming Peak, Zhouyang discovered that one of the previously missing Zhou Clan members, Zhou Yu, an associate from the "Jade Spring Tower," had come back.

"Xiao Wu was quite fortunate. Although he sustained some injuries while being pursued by the sand bandits, he managed to escape alive. Later, when Xuanbin and the others were outside searching for missing personnel, he was discovered and brought back by members from other clans."

Zhou Minghan briefly explained and then announced to the gathered Zhou Clan members waiting for news that Zhouyang had successfully established his Foundation.

Although they had already made speculations when they returned with smiles, upon receiving confirmation from the old Clan Leader Zhou Minghan, the waiting Zhou Clan members could not contain their joy, and Zhou Xuantai and Zhou Xuanbin, the two Zhou Family Elders who had lost an arm, were crying tears of joy.

"Did you see? Seventh Uncle, did you see? Xiao Jiu has successfully established his Foundation. Your sacrifices were not in vain. You may rest in peace if you have knowledge in the afterlife!"

The two elderly men, nearly a hundred years old, cried tears of joy while reminiscing about Zhou Yun, Zhou Qi, and Zhou Xuanjing, who fought alongside them but were devoured by demon beasts.

The trio had been devoured by a demon beast, leaving not even an intact corpse. In the end, Zhou Xuantai and the others could only retrieve the demon beast’s stomach contents and burn it into ashes to bring back.

Hearing the words of the two elders crying joyfully, the delight Zhouyang initially felt from successfully establishing his Foundation and obtaining the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl" vanished instantly, leaving an expression of remorse and sorrow on his face.

Old Clan Leader Zhou Minghan’s words back then were not wrong at all; his success was achieved by walking the path paved by the corpses of Zhou Clan ancestors.

Without the Foundation Establishment Pill obtained through the sacrifice of these ancestors, he would likely have perished under the "Magic Power Barrier" of the Three Foundation Establishment Gates, and how could he have the current level of cultivation, or obtain the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl," such an Immortal Artifact!

"Alright, today is a day of great celebration; let us not bring up unpleasant things. I believe that knowing in heaven, Yun’er and the others would also be happy for Xiao Jiu’s Foundation Establishment!"

The old Clan Leader Zhou Minghan, having lived over a hundred years, had long been accustomed to the partings of life and death among the clan members. Among the people present, he was the most composed. Noticing the atmosphere was turning sour, he promptly spoke to lighten up the mood,

he then gave Zhouyang a meaningful look and said, "Xiao Jiu, come with me to the quiet chamber. I have matters to discuss with you."