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Chapter 1117: Returning Home in Glory
Chapter 1117: Returning Home in Glory
Lu Xuan landed outside his cave mansion and had barely opened the formation when a streak of thunderous light rushed towards him.
As the thunderous light dissipated, it revealed the strange face of Thunder Devil Gong, bearing a mocking smile.
Excitedly, it patted the large drum-like lumps on its waist, and thunderous roars rumbled one after another.
Lu Xuan tossed a few Thunder Lotus seeds to it and immediately spotted the Grass Puppet with its slender legs creating afterimages as it stepped forward.
The Grass Puppet, with its hollow eyes, fixed its gaze on Lu Xuan's face, and its thoughts conveyed pure joy.
Immediately, the Rock Armor Turtle, Fire Departing Dragon, and other spirit beasts that had remained in the cave mansion all rushed over.
"It seems like you've been well taken care of by the Grass Puppet and Thunder Devil Gong these years," Lu Xuan observed, looking at the numerous robust and well-fed spirit beasts.
With a smile, Lu Xuan turned to Thunder Devil Gong, who was still savoring the Thunder Lotus seeds, and asked, "How has the cave mansion been these years?"
"Right after you left, some cultivators came to visit. When they found out you weren't here, fewer and fewer cultivators came," Thunder Devil Gong replied with a peculiar voice.
"But in the past few years, some people appeared, but they only looked from the outside and didn't attempt to enter the cave mansion."
Lu Xuan nodded slightly, just as he was about to go check on the spirit plants in the spirit field, he suddenly sensed something and looked up into the sky.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, how could you return to Celestial Star Cavern without informing me?"
A streak of thunderous starlight approached from afar, revealing a middle-aged cultivator with a dignified face and a high crown. Countless tribulation thunders flickered in and out of sight.
It was none other than the Thunder Fire True Monarch, who governed the Thunder Star Cave. Lu Xuan had attended his thousand-year birthday celebration.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Thunder Fire. I've just returned as well, and after taking care of some trivial matters in the cave mansion, I was planning to pay you a visit," Lu Xuan said, and his figure flashed as he directly appeared in the air, bowing to greet the Thunder Star Master.
"Hahaha! I've long heard that your brewed spirit brew is unparalleled in the cultivation world. Since we're here, I might as well take the opportunity to ask for a few cups of your spirit brew," the Thunder Star Master laughed heartily.
"You're welcome," Lu Xuan said as he descended with the Thunder Star Master.
"Junior pays respects to True Monarch Lu Xuan!"
Several familiar figures appeared before Lu Xuan and respectfully bowed to him.
Among them was someone Lu Xuan was very familiar with—Qi Wuhe, the Star Envoy with whom he had interacted numerous times.
"Please rise, Fellow Daoists," Lu Xuan said with a smile.
"Fellow Daoist Qi, it's been a long time. Your cultivation has become even more profound, and you're about to break through to Golden Core Perfection, right?" Lu Xuan asked Qi Wuhe in a soft voice.
"Compared to Senior, my cultivation is like the light of a firefly," Qi Wuhe replied, feeling both honored and startled.
On the surface, he seemed calm, but his mind was filled with countless thoughts, and he was overwhelmed with emotions.
He still remembered the first time he met Lu Xuan. Back then, Lu Xuan was just a Completed Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Because a spirit bird he had raised for many years showed abnormalities, he sought out Lu Xuan, the spirit plant cultivator residing in the Thunder Star Cave, for a solution.
This was how they became acquainted.
At that time, there was a huge disparity in their statuses. Qi Wuhe was already at the Intermediate Core Formation stage and served as the Star Envoy of the Thunder Star Cave, holding a high position within it.
On the other hand, Lu Xuan was merely a wandering cultivator, known in the Thunder Star Cave for his exceptional spirit plant cultivation skills.
But later on, Lu Xuan's rise was truly astonishing.
First, he became the Spirit Plant Chamber Guest Scholar of the Hailou Commerce Guild, and then he smoothly broke through to the Core Formation stage.
After that, his progress was unstoppable. His cultivation steadily improved, and his reputation as a spirit plant cultivator spread throughout the entire Li Yang Realm.
Finally, he was fortunate enough to be accepted by the Cave Profound Sword Sect, becoming an inner disciple of the Sword Sect. From then on, his rise was meteoric, and he eventually became a Primordial Spirit True Monarch.
"In about a hundred years, I cultivated from the middle stage of Foundation Establishment to the cusp of achieving Golden Core Perfection."
"This cultivation speed, even in those large sects, isn't considered particularly slow."
"But compared to Lord Lu Xuan, it's truly lackluster."
Qi Wuhe's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
That cautious and meticulous Spirit Herbist had grown to the point where even the Thunder Star Master actively sought his favor.
Lord Lu arranged a separate courtyard for Qi Wuhe and the others, asking him to entertain the other Star Messengers while he personally accompanied the Thunder Star Master.
"I'm deeply grateful for Thunder Fire's special visit to attend Lord Lu's Primordial Spirit celebration."
Lord Lu raised his cup and spoke.
"It's my pleasure."
"Lord Lu, you have a special connection with the Celestial Star Cavern, especially the Thunder Star Cave. For such a significant occasion as ascending to the Primordial Spirit realm, it's only natural to come and offer my heartfelt congratulations."
The Thunder Star Master spoke with a gentle tone.
His cultivation was one minor realm higher than Lord Lu, yet his words were extremely polite.
Although Lord Lu had just advanced to the Primordial Spirit realm, he was from the Cave Profound Sword Sect, a prestigious background. Even during the Foundation Establishment stage, he was highly regarded by the Sword Sect, let alone after becoming a Primordial Spirit True Monarch.
After chatting for a while, another Star Master whom they had met a few times before arrived upon hearing the news.
"Better late than never, Lord Lu, the last time we parted, I never imagined that upon our next meeting, you would have already reached the Primordial Spirit realm."
A middle-aged cultivator with a deep yellow jade belt tied around his waist appeared outside the cave mansion.
"Lord Lu Xuan greets the Wutu True Monarch."
Lord Lu smiled and welcomed the Wutu Star Master inside.
He hadn't expected that his return to the Celestial Star Cavern would attract two Star Masters to visit him proactively.
"Please, Wutu."
He served the Wutu Star Master a full cup of Green Condensed Dew.
"By the way, Lord Lu, the Wutu Star Cavern has accumulated some Gen Kun Wutu Spirit Soil over the years, which is suitable for cultivating various high-level Spirit Plants. I wonder if you might need it?"
During the tasting of the spirit brew, the Wutu Star Master asked proactively.
"Gen Kun Wutu Spirit Soil is such a rare Spirit Soil that every Spirit Herbist finds it hard to resist its allure, and I, Lu, am no exception."
"I'll take as much Gen Kun Wutu Spirit Soil as the True Monarch can offer, the more the better."
Lord Lu spoke earnestly.
"Good, then I'll send it to you in a few days."
The Wutu Star Master smiled and said.
After sitting for a while, the two of them rose and bid farewell.
Qi Wuhe and the others followed closely behind, leaving the cave mansion with their Star Master.
Lord Lu watched their figures disappear into the endless thunderous glow.
Turning back into the cave mansion, just as he was about to carefully examine the various spirit plants in the spirit field, a familiar voice echoed outside the cave mansion.
"Guo Bingqiu pays his respects to Lord Lu Xuan!"
Scanning with his Divine Consciousness, he saw a scholarly elder standing at the entrance with a reverent expression.
It was Guo Bingqiu, who had a certain level of friendship with Lord Lu. Their cave mansions were not far apart, and they often visited each other.
His aura was much better than before, indicating that he had mostly recovered from the severe injuries inflicted by the demons and evil spirits.
However, his cultivation hadn't improved significantly and remained at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
"Long time no see, Daoist Guo."
Just as Guo Bingqiu thought Lord Lu would refuse him, a familiar figure quietly appeared before him.
"Greetings, Lord Lu Xuan."
Sensing the profound and vast aura emanating from Lord Lu, the rumors about his advancement to the Primordial Spirit realm were finally confirmed. Guo Bingqiu adjusted his breathing and bowed deeply again, showing utmost respect.
(End of Chapter)
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