Cultivation: From Menial Laborer to Immortal Venerable

"Besides, Black Abyss suffered such a huge loss this time. Given his status within the Demon Race, I fear the next great war between the two races is not far off!"

"This time, it may be the true decisive battle, comparable to the one three thousand years ago. Even Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators face the risk of falling!"

Netherfiend True Lord's expression grew several degrees graver. He seemed to be explaining this to Zhou Xun and the others, yet also seemed to be speaking to himself.

Zhou Xun nodded repeatedly.

"The calm before the storm—that describes the current situation perfectly!"

Afterward, everyone returned together to Seatown Immortal City.

Along the way, Zhou Xun asked quite a few questions about cultivation.

Although Netherfiend True Lord was a demonic cultivator, he was a peak late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. From his lofty vantage point, he naturally gave Zhou Xun tremendous insight.

Seven days later, at Seatown Immortal City's eastern gate,

Zhou Xun bade Netherfiend True Lord farewell.

"Thank you, Brother Yu, for clearing up my doubts along the way. When I have the time someday, I shall visit your residence again!"

"Hahaha, then it's settled! Yu has little else here, but there is wine aplenty!" With that, Netherfiend True Lord departed with a hearty laugh.

"I never expected Netherfiend True Lord to be such a man of temperament!" Zhou Xun praised.

"Indeed. I had imagined the foremost figure of the Demonic Path to be some utterly wicked person. Who would have thought he would be so bold and forthright!"

True Lord Tian Ci was equally moved.

"By the way, Brother Dao, this operation yielded the inner core of that Rank 4 Mountain Monarch. I intend to have Monarch Qian Chuan assess the merit, so I shall take my leave here!"

"Once you are