Chapter 464: Heart Questioning Pagoda, Immortal Emperor Rumors

The blood rain over the desolate sea area gradually ceased.

Zhou Chen stood on the sea surface, watching the distant sky slowly clear up.

Lin Potian's death somehow reminded him of the Tianxuan Continent.

There was still the Jixia Academy and several Dao Companions there.

It wasn't that Zhou Chen was sentimental or indecisive, but he thought of how a mere evil demon could cause Tianxuan to fall and its people to suffer back then.

Having arrived in the Spirit Realm for less than a hundred years, he was already an Immortal King; he could probably destroy the Tianxuan Continent with a casual wave of his hand, let alone those so-called evil demons.

When he smuggled himself into the Spirit Realm, it was too hasty, and he still owed Jixia Academy a debt of Karma.

Now that his cultivation had reached the Immortal King Realm, it was time to find an Opportunity to go back and take a look.

Zhou Chen activated his escape light and flew towards Black Tide Island.

Half an hour later, Zhou Chen landed in front of the main hall of the Star Sea Merchant Guild.

Xing Yun had been waiting here for a long time.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, congratulations on breaking through to the Immortal King Realm."

Xing Yun cupped his hands, his Face unexpectedly carrying a rare hint of awe.

Zhou Chen nodded and spoke directly: "President Xing, I'd like to ask about something."

"Please speak, Fellow Daoist Lin."

"Does the President know how to return to the Lower Realm?"

Xing Yun was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "Fellow Daoist probably doesn't know that the passage between the Spirit Realm and the Lower Realm was closed as early as a million years ago."

"A Cultivator's Physical Body cannot descend to the Lower Realm, even for an Immortal Emperor, as it would cause the Lower Realm's Heavenly Dao to be unable to bear it and collapse."

Zhou Chen frowned slightly: "Is there any way?"

Xing Yun pondered for a moment and continued: "There is a way, but it requires reaching the Tenth Layer Immortal King Realm. When one is about to break through to become an Immortal Emperor, only a Quasi-Immortal Emperor is qualified to participate in the Heart Questioning Pagoda's trial."

"By passing through the Heart Questioning Pagoda, one can gain the qualification for the Soul to descend to the Lower Realm, which is known as Mortal World Heart Refining."

"But this path is extremely dangerous. Historically, of those who attempted the Heart Questioning Pagoda, not even one in ten survived. It is also a hurdle where countless Prodigies have met their downfall."

Zhou Chen fell silent.

The Tenth Layer Immortal King Realm seemed far from his current Realm.

The danger level of the Heart Questioning Pagoda didn't sound simple either.

"Thank you for informing me, President Xing."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

Xing Yun waved his hand: "Elder, you're being too polite."

"By the way, my son has been wanting to see Fellow Daoist Lin these past few days. I wonder if the Elder has time?"

Zhou Chen thought for a moment and nodded: "I can."

A smile appeared on Xing Yun's Face, and he turned to instruct his subordinates to call Xing Chen.

Before long, Xing Chen walked quickly into the hall.

Seeing Zhou Chen, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

"Xing Chen greets Senior Lin."

"Senior, this Junior has encountered a Bottleneck in cultivation and has been stuck in the Eighth Layer of True Immortal Realm for many years."

"I humbly request Senior to give me some guidance."

As Xing Chen spoke, he bowed deeply.

At this moment, he no longer dared to show any disrespect. Even if Zhou Chen were to snatch his auction items again, Xing Chen would feel it was only natural, even an honor.

The strong are supreme; it was as simple as that.

Zhou Chen glanced at him.

This kid had good talent, but he was too impatient during cultivation, and his Foundation was unstable.

"For the sake of President Xing's Face, I can guide you once."

Zhou Chen said indifferently.

He always believed in reciprocating favors. Since Xing Yun had answered his questions, Zhou Chen would treat this as a return gift.

Besides, this kid Xing Chen had contributed quite a few Opportunities to him.

Xing Chen was overjoyed: "Thank you, Senior!"

Zhou Chen took Xing Chen to a secluded courtyard.

In the courtyard was a stone pavilion, surrounded by Spirit Trees.

"Sit down."

Zhou Chen sat on a stone bench, and Xing Chen respectfully sat opposite him.

"Your problem lies in an unstable Foundation. Although your Immortal Spiritual Power is vast, it is mixed and impure."

"You were too impatient during cultivation and did not properly polish each Realm."

Zhou Chen spoke, his voice calm.

Xing Chen's Face turned slightly red as he listened, and he lowered his head in silence.

Zhou Chen continued: "The path of cultivation is like building a tower."

"If the Foundation is unstable, no matter how high the tower is, it will collapse."

"What you need to do now is not to Breakthrough, but to settle."

"Refine the Immortal Spiritual Power in your body once more, removing the dross and keeping the essence."

"Once the Foundation is stable, the Breakthrough will naturally follow."

Xing Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Zhou Chen raised his hand and waved; a golden light flew from his fingertip and entered the space between Xing Chen's eyebrows.

"These are some of my cultivation insights; meditate on them well."

Xing Chen felt as if a vast amount of information had entered his mind.

That information was like a divine revelation, instantly solving the doubts he had held for years.

"Thank you, Senior Lin!"

Xing Chen stood up excitedly and bowed deeply again.

Zhou Chen waved his hand: "Go, Cultivate well."

Xing Chen left the courtyard and returned to his own Immortal Cave.

He sat cross-legged and began to refine his Immortal Spiritual Power according to the method taught by Zhou Chen.

Time passed minute by minute.

Three days later.

A powerful aura suddenly erupted from Xing Chen's Immortal Cave.

True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer!

Xing Chen opened his eyes, his Face full of joy.

He hadn't expected that in just three days, he would break through the Bottleneck that had troubled him for years.

"Senior Lin's kindness is something I, Xing Chen, will never forget."

Xing Chen murmured to himself, his eyes full of gratitude.

He stood up and flew towards Zhou Chen's Immortal Cave.

Zhou Chen was cultivating in his Immortal Cave.

Hearing the movement outside, he opened his eyes.

"Come in."

Xing Chen pushed the door open and entered, kneeling on one knee.

"Senior's great kindness is beyond repayment."

"From this day forward, I, Xing Chen, am willing to follow Senior for life, to serve you in any way."

Zhou Chen shook his head: "There is no need for that."

"I only gave you some casual guidance; your ability to Breakthrough is your own good fortune."

"There's no need to follow me; we can just call each other friends."

Xing Chen was stunned for a moment, then became even more excited.

To be able to become friends with such a powerhouse was his honor.

"Thank you, Senior!"

"In the future, if Senior has any needs in the Chaotic Demon Sea, please do not hesitate to command me."

"I, Xing Chen, will go through fire and water without hesitation."

Zhou Chen nodded and said nothing more.

Xing Chen then took his leave.

However, Zhou Chen also noticed that a new Opportunity had refreshed on Xing Chen's opportunity panel. Although it was only a Top-Grade Immortal Rank Medicinal Pill, even a small mosquito has meat.

Life is finally looking up, Zhou Chen said contentedly.

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The Demon Domain Abyss is located to the northwest of the Chaotic Demon Sea, about three million miles from Black Tide Island.

This place is shrouded in black mist all year round, emitting a thick Devilish Qi and full of dangers.

Rumor has it that the Demon Domain Abyss is the burial ground of the ancient Demon Race.

After the Demon Race fell, they left behind countless Legacies and treasures.

Countless demonic creatures roam the abyss; even Immortal King Realm powerhouses do not dare to enter easily, let alone use a teleportation array.

Therefore, Zhou Chen could only drive his Flying Boat himself, flying towards the direction of the Demon Domain Abyss.

Along the way, he saw many Cultivators flying over the sea.

Most of these Cultivators traveled in groups, their expressions wary.

Obviously, they were also going to the Demon Domain Abyss to search for treasures.

Seven days later.

A patch of black mist appeared in his line of sight.

In the mist, countless black shadows could be seen vaguely wandering.

The air was filled with a thick Devilish Qi, making one shudder.

Zhou Chen landed at the edge of the abyss, his Divine Sense sweeping across the surroundings.

The abyss was full of demonic creatures of varying strengths.

Among them, there were many at the Immortal King Realm level.