Cultivation: From Menial Servant to Immortal Venerable

"What was there to be proud of? I went along last time too. Now I just happened to be cultivating in the cave residence!"

Though he said so, a trace of unease rose in his heart.

Could it be that my acting on my own last time angered Master? If I'm not careful, this old turtle might climb right over my head!

No, I have to refine this Natal Treasure as soon as possible. Once my strength greatly improves, Master will naturally take notice of me!

The Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle burst into hearty laughter.

"You're still putting on a brave face. You must be dying of jealousy inside."

"You should stay home and guard the cave residence properly. Leave roaming the world to me!"

With that, the Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle turned and swaggered away.

Watching the Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle's retreating back, Feng Zhong secretly swore that he would refine his Natal Treasure as soon as possible and show Master his strength, so that Master could take him along next time.

The next morning, sunlight spilled through the clouds over Zhou Xun's residence.

Zhou Xun arrived in the courtyard early, only to find the Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle already waiting there.

"Master, everything is ready. We can depart at any time," the Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle said respectfully.

"Let's go!"

Immediately, Zhou Xun and the Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle left the cave residence together.

They arrived at the eastern city gate.

The cultivator stationed there was still Perfected Xuan Yu.

"Greetings, Senior Zhou!"

Perfected Xuan Yu respectfully bowed.

Zhou Xun gave a slight nod. Amid the astonished gazes of the crowd, the Crimson Noon Spirit Turtle behind him flashed and revealed his true form.

He transformed into a colossal turtle dozens of zhang long, floating atop the sea