Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 345 Ultimate Showdown (Please Subscribe)

A remote place.

Wang Ziwei and Li Chengfeng spread out and stood on either side, keeping watch in all directions.

Jin Jincheng smiled at Shen Xuan and said, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Shen, on defeating Lei Yaoyang!"

"Junior Brother Shen will surely rank among the top in this sect competition and junior competition!"

Shen Xuan smiled and replied, "I thank Senior Brother Jin for his kind words."

"I wonder what important matter Brother Jin wishes to discuss with me?"

"Haha, it's nothing important!"

Jin Jincheng smiled broadly: "Junior Brother Shen's Taoist skills are profound; I, Jin, am ashamed to admit my inferiority!"

"However, this concerns the reputation of our sect. No matter what, I, Jin, will do my utmost!"

"Even if I am defeated by Junior Brother Shen, I will not have any complaints."

Shen Xuan solemnly replied, "I, Shen, have also given my all and have no complaints whatsoever."

"That's good!"

Jin Jincheng nodded.

"After the sect's minor competition, Junior Brother Wang, Junior Brother Li, and I plan to form a small club to support each other. Junior Brother Shen, would you be willing to join?"

Society?

After a moment's thought, Shen Xuan clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Jin. I am focused on my cultivation and am not good at socializing."

The words just left his mouth.

Jin Jincheng's smile froze.

Shen Xuan's refusal surprised him quite a bit.

Logically speaking, as the sect leader's personal disciple, his invitation to Shen Xuan to join the Golden Core disciple group was a way of mentoring Shen Xuan.

After all, Shen Xuan was a rogue cultivator with no real background.

Han Yu Zhenren and Gu Feng Zhenren did not wield much power within the sect.

Compared to other real people, their status is indeed not high.

Even if Shen Xuan's strength is astonishing.

But what does being at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage mean in a sect?
No matter how high their combat power is, can it surpass those Core Formation seeds in the seed group?

His efforts to win over Shen Xuan and bestow favors upon him were a precautionary measure.

This lays the foundation for future competition for Core Formation spiritual treasures, and even for vying for sect power after Core Formation.

At this moment, Jin Jincheng had no idea.

Shen Xuan saw through his little scheme at a glance.

The history of the past five thousand years is filled with a vast array of power struggles and schemes.

Jin Jincheng's little tricks couldn't fool Shen Xuan's mind.

So what if the sect leader personally passed on his skills?

Whether he can form a core in the future is still unknown.

Besides, even if one could form a Golden Core, whether it would be a Golden Core or whether one could succeed as the sect leader, were all things with very little hope.

Shen Xuan didn't have the time or energy to play this game of power with him.

Improving one's own strength and successfully forming the Golden Core is of paramount importance.

As long as he successfully condenses his inner core.

No need to take sides.

Whoever holds power and leads the sect must be won over.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. See you another day."

Shen Xuan bowed slightly to Jin Jincheng, then turned and left.

Even Wang Ziwei and Li Chengfeng didn't go to say hello.

That's not necessary!
Different road non-phase plan.

……

"Senior brother, what do those three want with you?"

"Do you need me to turn the water off?"

"Senior brother, we can't hold back!"

"If they can come up with seven or eight million spirit stones, we might consider letting them off the hook."

The Wu sisters were terrified that their spirit stones would disappear without a trace.

"It's nothing, just chatting for a bit."

Shen Xuan waved his hand and said.

"Let's go back and rest first, and come again tomorrow."

at this time.

The Transmission Pavilion is the third-level Daoist temple of the Hidden Manifestation True Man.

Inside a spacious hall.

The eighteen real people took their seats in turn and chatted with each other.

Master Mizong asked, "Gentlemen, how did these disciples perform?"

"Senior Brother Sect Master, these disciples have put in a lot of effort in their cultivation. They each possess unique skills and are highly proficient in Taoist arts. They are quite remarkable."

One of the real people said.

"In my opinion, the winner of the reserve group will definitely be one of Jin Jincheng, Yan Haoran, or Shen Xuan."

Jin Jincheng and Yan Haoran did not make a move.

But these real people have incredibly sharp eyes.

How could they not see the difference in their abilities?

"I don't like hearing that!"

Master Hanyu said, "I will personally teach Shen Xuan to win the championship of the reserve group."

As soon as these words came out.

An awkward silence fell instantly.

No one could continue the conversation.

Even Master Gufeng could only smile helplessly and remain silent.

“Shen Xuan’s Taoist skills are indeed superb.”

In this situation, only the Mysterious Master could come to the rescue.

"Junior Sister Hanyu, when did he begin cultivating a body-refining technique?"

The Qingyun Sect is a legitimate Taoist sect, and very few of its disciples practice the path of body refinement.

It is difficult to find high-grade body-refining techniques in the sect's transmission hall.

"Shen Xuan has been practicing body-refining techniques."

"Recently, he obtained a great opportunity and achieved great success in body refinement, becoming comparable to a mid-stage Golden Body Realm body refiner."

"However, body-refining techniques are just a minor path."

"Shen Xuan's greatest skill is still the ice magic secret technique that I taught him!"

"Master Hanyu said calmly."

His pride was palpable.

All the masters present were somewhat surprised.

The body-refining techniques that Shen Xuan displayed were already astonishing.

His physical strength is comparable to that of a pseudo-cultivator.

However, Master Hanyu said that his ice technique was even more advanced than his body-refining techniques.

After pondering for a long time, Master Mizong sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Junior Sister Hanyu is absolutely right. My disciple Jin Jincheng is no match for Shen Xuan."

Lingjian Zhenren, who had been silent until now, suddenly opened his eyes and said coldly, "Yan Haoran only has a 30% chance of winning against Shen Xuan."

……

the next day.

After resting for a night, the Foundation Establishment disciples returned to the Dharma Transmission Pavilion Square.

On this day, the results of the semi-finals will be determined.

As expected, Shen Xuan advanced to the semi-finals.

In the fourth round, the opponent voluntarily conceded defeat.

Gu Jinqin, Qin Yuehan, and Liu Bingyu narrowly escaped defeat, winning four out of seven rounds.

As expected, the Wu sisters were eliminated.

The two played five games, with the winner only managing to win one.

However, the Wu sisters were not upset about this.

They were more concerned about Shen Xuan's test results.

Day three.

The sect competition continues.

Those sect disciples who were eliminated looked enviously at the semi-finalists in the front row.

Of the more than 200 people, only about 70 advanced to the semi-finals.

Each of these people will receive a valuable reward from the sect.

The rules for the semi-finals are different.

Arranged by the sect's masters, they will engage in paired duels.

The competition is a single, decisive battle, and no one may voluntarily concede defeat. Even if one loses, their performance on the performance platform remains an important basis for the competition's outcome.

Shen Xuan understood.

The real people divided their seventy-plus participants in the semi-finals into several tiers based on their abilities.

A competition will be held among those of equal standing.

The winner advances to the next round.

In this way, the seeded players do not need to compete in too many matches.

Shen Xuan only competed in one match and won easily, thus entering the top ten.

In the second match, he faced Li Chengfeng.

This has attracted a lot of attention.

The area below the stage fell silent instantly.

Most people's eyes were fixed on Shen Xuan and Li Chengfeng on the stage.

Shen Xuan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Shen Xuan of Hanyu Peak greets Senior Brother Li Chengfeng of Tianfeng Peak."

Li Chengfeng smiled slightly, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "I know I am no match for Junior Brother Shen."

"However, Li was determined to give it his all."

"Junior Brother Shen, there's no need to hold back."

Shen Xuan also responded with a smile, "No problem."

"Please, Senior Brother Li!"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, senior brother!"

The voice just fell.

Suddenly, a strange wind banner appeared in Li Chengfeng's hand, and he waved it at Shen Xuan.

next moment.

On the Dharma performance platform, the sky darkened, a fierce wind raged, sand and stones flew, and countless extremely sharp wind blades, gleaming with a dark and menacing light, attacked Xuan.

Li Chengfeng's figure vanished into the raging wind, leaving no trace.

Shen Xuan's gaze narrowed slightly, and a crimson light flashed in his eyes.

【Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique】performed to its fullest extent.

[Insight], [Sharp Eyesight], and [Hearing from All Directions] are all automatically activated.

Li Chengfeng's figure, hidden in the gale, was quickly spotted by him.

Shen Xuan activated the [Dongzhen Ice Heart Technique].

The temperature on the performance stage plummeted.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword was suddenly summoned.

One by one, dark ice fish leaped out from it.

In just a few breaths.

Then more than a hundred dark ice fish flew out.

More than a dozen of them transformed into streaks of azure light, protecting Shen Xuan for a zhang around him and blocking the wind blades in the gale.

The remaining dark ice fish, as if sensing something, shot wildly toward the blurry figure in the gale.

The "ding-ding-ding" sound continued incessantly.

Li Chengfeng activated the Strange Wind Banner, which blocked more than a dozen dark ice fish before he was forced to reveal himself.

Let's take a look at his natal magic weapon, the Strange Wind Banner.

A layer of frost had formed on it, and the air was bitterly cold.

Li Chengfeng shook his hands.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy flowed into the Strange Wind Banner, shattering the condensed frost inch by inch.

Then, holding the Strange Wind Banner, his body moved like a dragon, transforming into a streak of light and shooting towards Shen Xuan.

It's almost time.

Li Chengfeng shouted loudly.

An invisible sharp light emanated from the tip of the strange wind banner, moving with lightning speed, and flew to Shen Xuan's front in an instant.

"As expected of a wind magic cultivator, their speed is truly impressive!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Shen Xuan's eyes.

Unfortunately, its power is limited.

Shen Xuan's mind stirred.

The Ice Soul Sword was placed against the Strange Wind Banner.

The next moment.

The Ice Soul Sword shone with a dazzling white light.

A wisp of solidified icy energy spread along the tip of the Strange Wind Banner.

Wherever it went, everything was covered with a thick layer of ice armor.

Li Chengfeng hesitated slightly.

The icy energy then spread to his hands.

Li Chengfeng cried out in surprise and retreated hastily.

However, it was too late.

It only took two or three breaths.

Li Chengfeng was then frozen into an ice sculpture.

They remained in a backward posture.

"what!"

Jin Jincheng and Wang Ziwei, sitting in the audience, were shocked.

They never imagined that Shen Xuan's ice magic would be so domineering.

A single wisp of Xuanbing Qi was enough to freeze Li Chengfeng, a sixth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator, into an ice sculpture.

Even Yan Haoran, who had been silent all along, couldn't help but widen his eyes and show a look of astonishment on his face.

Looking at the masterpiece of ice sculptures before me.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

This time, he used pure ice magic to defeat Li Chengfeng.

This can be considered a boost to Hanyu Zhenren's reputation.

And offstage.

Seeing that Shen Xuan had achieved victory in just over ten breaths.

They even froze Li Chengfeng into an ice sculpture.

The disciples watching the battle were all gasping in astonishment.

A variety of complex gazes were cast at Shen Xuan.

The shock was barely concealed.

This Shen Xuan is too strong!

They were stronger than they could have imagined.

You should know that his opponent was a Golden Core disciple, a Wind Magic cultivator at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment.

Among the mid-Foundation Establishment disciples, he is recognized as one of the top five in strength.

Jin Jincheng, who had been calm and collected, was starting to lose his composure.

He was well aware of Li Chengfeng's strength.

Only slightly inferior to himself.

It seems now.

Shen Xuan's strength far surpasses that of others of the same level.

His current concern is not how to win.

Rather, it's about how to lose gracefully.

After all, he was the sect leader's personal disciple.

There is a slight possibility that he will succeed as the sect leader in the future.

offstage.

The Wu sisters cheered with joy.

Qin Yuehan, Liu Bingyu, and Gu Jinqin all wore smiles on their pretty faces.

"Shen Xuansheng!"

After hearing the announcement of the competition results.

Shen Xuan's divine sense stirred slightly.

next moment.

The Azure Spirit Wall and the remaining dozens of Dark Ice Fish all flew into the Ice Soul Sword.

The Dharma performance platform has been restored to its original state.

Li Chengfeng's body trembled.

The ice on his body shattered and fell off in a rustling sound.

He looked somewhat bewildered at Shen Xuan, who had left the Dharma performance stage.

"I lost?"

(End of this chapter)