Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 347 The True Man's Fear (Seeking Subscriptions)

Driven by Shen Xuan, snowflakes rose up all around.

The Frost Dragon exuded a chilling aura, its imposing presence unleashing its claws.

Yan Haoran's expression changed drastically.

He quickly formed a sword incantation in his hand.

A small, dark gold sword appeared, echoing the large, dark gold sword, and unleashed dozens of sword energies that converged into a large net.

A hissing sound rang out.

The extremely sharp sword intent left deep sword marks on the white jade platform used for the demonstration.

"Sword formation?"

Shen Xuan stared intently, a slight sense of awe creeping into his heart.

However, that's all.

Proving the Dao through force is one of the most profound methods of the Dao.

The Frost Dragon let out a roar like an old ox, and its golden claws shot out, smashing the sword formation filled with sword energy into dust.

Yan Haoran's spiritual energy suddenly stagnated.

In an instant, they were like ordinary people, at the mercy of others.

Fortunately, Lingxiao Zhenren, who was acting as the referee, personally intervened.

His figure suddenly appeared in front of Yan Haoran.

Extend your right hand and open your palm.

A massive hand of spiritual energy instantly formed in front of them.

"Moo!"

The roar of the dragon, like that of an old ox, continued endlessly.

The giant hand of spiritual energy was actually swaying slightly under the residual power of the Ice Dragon's claws.

It wasn't just the sect disciples watching from the sidelines.

Even the real people on the platform were moved.

That's none other than the Immortal Lingxiao!
A true Golden Core cultivator!
Although it was a casual spell, it was not something that a mere mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator could shake.

Shen Xuan sighed inwardly as well.

The gap between the Foundation Establishment Realm and the Golden Core Realm is simply too great.

It's like an abyss between heaven and earth.

Even with seven-tenths of his strength, he was still like a grain of rice compared to a Golden Core cultivator.

Divine thoughts moved slightly.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword revealed its true form, flew back to Shen Xuan, and disappeared into his dantian.

"Shen Xuansheng!"

Master Lingxiao's voice was magnificent, resounding throughout the entire Transmission Pavilion Square.

At this moment, below the Dharma performance platform.

Everyone looked toward the elegant and graceful figure on the stage.

At an advanced age, he began his foundational practice; a wandering cultivator entered the path.

He began as a disciple under a formal name and diligently practiced his spiritual cultivation.

In just thirty years, he became a direct disciple of two lineages, surpassing many Golden Core disciples and winning first place in the sect's minor competition!

Moreover, he only had seven years to become a direct disciple.

The master I initially apprenticed under was the Lone Peak True Man, who was the weakest in the sect.

Two years ago, he became a disciple of Master Hanyu.

That's how we made such rapid progress.

It is said that before the sect's minor competition began.

Master Hanyu made his statement.

The leader of the preparatory group is none other than Shen Xuan, her personal disciple.

As it turns out, what Master Hanyu said was true.

What surprised the disciples of the sect even more was...

Shen Xuan won quite easily.

It certainly doesn't look like they gave it their all.

No wonder his three junior sisters rushed to the gambling den in Qingyun Immortal City to place heavy bets immediately.

This is outrageous!
Completely insider information!
The results of this preliminary group competition of the sects completely exceeded their expectations and even shattered their understanding.

This also inspired a sense of pride in some ordinary Foundation Establishment disciples.

Shen Xuan, a mere rogue cultivator and nominal disciple, could overpower a Golden Core cultivator's personal disciple.

Perhaps they could too?

Obstructed and long.

Though the road is long, we will reach our destination if we keep walking.

Shen Xuan set a good example for them.

Those disciples who were direct disciples of the Golden Core stage, looking at Shen Xuan on the stage, also felt a mix of emotions, their minds in turmoil.

They looked at Yan Haoran, Jin Jincheng, Wang Ziwei, Li Chengfeng, and the others with puzzled and ashamed expressions.

They cannot blame those individuals.

At least, they are much better than you.

All we can say is that Shen Xuan on the stage is stronger than all the Golden Core disciples present.

But how many resources does Shen Xuan have?

They were nurtured as core disciples from a young age and were never troubled by the lack of cultivation resources.

In terms of wealth, companionship, methods, and land, these Golden Elixir direct disciples far surpass Shen Xuan.

Now, the superiority of the two is obvious.

They are far behind.

Previously, ordinary sect disciples who idolized them would openly and undisguised despise in their eyes.

The Qingyun Sect awarded points to the disciples who made it into the top ten of the competition, which could then be exchanged for spiritual items from the treasure vault on the spot.

Starting from the tenth place.

When it was Shen Xuan's turn.

He glanced at his points.

Only 120 points.

Each preliminary round is worth ten points.

Each game in the semi-finals is worth 20 points.

Shen Xuan has the highest score in the reserve group.

The Mysterious Master asked kindly, "Shen Xuan, congratulations on winning the preliminary group championship."

Which treasure vault item would you like to exchange for?

Shen Xuan scanned the reward jade slip with his divine sense.

The high-grade spiritual items inside are quite valuable.

The Tiger-Faced Flood Dragon's essence blood that Shen Xuan desired was priced at 300 points.

"Master Master, I don't have enough points."

"I want to participate in the seeded group competition."

This statement came out.

Even the mysterious master was stunned.

The first nine people all exchanged for the treasure vault's spiritual items.

With over a hundred points, you can definitely exchange them for a very good Tier 2 high-grade spiritual item.

But Shen Xuan said he didn't have enough points.

This also means that the treasure vault items he wants to exchange for must be at least second-tier top-grade.

Even third-order.

Spiritual objects of this caliber are prepared for Core Formation seeds to attempt to form their final core.

Shen Xuan was only at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

It will be at least fifty or sixty years before I can break through to the Core Formation stage.

There's no need to collect Core Formation items so early.

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Mysterious Master.

At this moment, a commotion erupted below the Dharma performance platform.

"Shen Xuan, well done!"

"Shen Xuan, I admire nothing but you!"

"A role model for all, truly worthy of being the number one in the sect!"

Immediately, the disciples of the sect cheered incessantly.

The rules for the seed group competition are different from those for the preparatory group.

Although there are only a little over a hundred people.

All participants were at least at the late Foundation Establishment stage. More than thirty were at the peak of Foundation Establishment.

All the potential core cultivators in the sect are contained within.

The competition was closed.

Neither the process nor the result is announced to the public.

The competition rules were also far more brutal than those for the preparatory group.

No censorship is allowed; the fittest will be eliminated.

In other words, you can use any external object, such as talismans, spirit beasts, and thunder spirit beads, as long as you can activate them.

If the preliminary group's competition was merely a friendly exchange...

The competition in that group was a life-or-death struggle, the kind where it's either you or me who dies.

Thinking about it, it makes sense.

The seed group competition determines the sect's true focus for cultivation.

Of the more than one hundred people, only ten were Core Formation candidates whom the sect was fully supporting.

Of these ten people, there is probably a 30% chance that they will be able to condense a true elixir.

The other seven people weren't too unlucky; most of them were able to condense pseudo-cores.

The leap from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation is like ascending to heaven in one step.

Shen Xuan actually volunteered to participate in the seed group competition.

Regardless of success or failure, this spirit alone is worthy of the admiration of all disciples in the sect.

The Lost Immortal pondered for a few breaths.

Finally, he gently waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Shen Xuan, I cannot make a decision on this matter lightly; I need to discuss it with the other masters."

"Thank you, Master Uncle. I will keep these points for now and make a decision after the other masters have made their decision."

"Alright!"

The Master of Lost Traces then offered some words of encouragement.

The preliminary group competition concluded successfully.

……

An hour later.

The Dharma Transmission Pavilion.

hall.

Eighteen real people gathered together.

Master Mizong said, "Everyone, let's discuss this. Shen Xuan wants to participate in the Seed Group competition. What are your opinions?"

However, there was a slight awkward silence.

The remaining True Men looked at each other, none of them willing to speak first.

Left with no other choice, the Master of Lost Tracks had to appoint his generals.

"Junior Sister Hanyu, Shen Xuan is your personal disciple, so you should speak first."

Master Hanyu smiled slightly.

"Since he wants to participate, let him participate. What's wrong with that?"

"Could it be that he still wants to win the championship in the seeded group competition?"

In my opinion, even making it into the top ten will be difficult.

At this time, Master Hanyu was unaware that Shen Xuan also possessed trump cards such as the Divine Thunder Talisman, the Flying Talisman Spirit Array, the [Size Ruyi], and the [Boiled Demon Blood].

If we give it our all.

It was inevitable that Shen Xuan would make it into the top ten.

This is also the reason why he took the initiative to participate in the seed group competition.

Ice and lightning magic alone are insufficient to contend with a Foundation Establishment Perfected Golden Core cultivator personally taught.

"Junior Sister Gufeng, why don't you say something too?"

Master Gufeng glanced around.

Hehehe smiled.

"Junior Sister Hanyu is mistaken!"

"If Shen Xuan participates in the seed group competition, he will definitely be in the top ten."

The words of Master Gufeng left the other masters somewhat puzzled.

Master Mizong asked, "Why does Junior Sister Gufeng have such confidence?"

"It's very simple."

"My fighting skills are average, but I'm very good at judging people."

"Shen Xuan is a man who never does anything he is not sure of."

"No matter how unbelievable the matter, as long as he takes action, he will surely succeed."

Master Gufeng said with a smile, "Shen Xuan said that there aren't enough points."

"He participated in the seed group competition because he wanted to accumulate points to exchange for treasures in the treasure vault."

"My fellow senior brothers don't think Shen Xuan is that kind of reckless person, do they?"

After Master Gufeng finished speaking, all the other disciples fell into deep thought.

They are all ancient monsters who have lived for hundreds of years, and none of them are stupid.

They were all warriors who fought their way through countless battles.

How could he not understand Shen Xuan's thoughts?

The Mysterious Master asked, "Which treasure item does he wish to exchange for?"

Master Gufeng replied, "Tiger-faced Flood Dragon essence blood."

The Mysterious Master nodded.

"Senior Brother Yinxiang, what's your opinion?"

Among the Golden Elixir True Persons, Yin Xiang has the longest tenure.

"I believe that Shen Xuan must not be allowed to participate in the seed group competition!"

"Why!"

Master Hanyu almost jumped up.

"Senior Brother Yinxiang, this is not fair!"

"It's just unfair to Shen Xuan!"

Yinxiang Zhenren glanced at Hanyu Zhenren.

"If we let him participate, it would be unfair to the others!"

Yinxiang Zhenren waved his hand, stopping Hanyu Zhenren from acting out.

"Junior Sister Hanyu, please let me finish speaking!"

“Junior Sister Gu Feng is right. Shen Xuan is a man of great hidden talent.”

“I have been observing him for a long time. Perhaps because he has been a rogue cultivator for too long, Shen Xuan is extremely cautious in his dealings with others and has always been hiding his true abilities.”

"If he participates in the seeded group competition, it could be a disaster for the others!"

"These people are all elites of our sect, candidates for Core Formation. If their Dao hearts are shattered because of Shen Xuan alone, the sect will suffer a great loss!"

"Junior Sister Hanyu, do you think what I said makes sense?"

Master Hanyu was speechless.

The Hidden Man made his decision from the perspective of the sect's interests.

Sacrificing a Core Formation seed that the sect has nurtured for many years just for Shen Xuan is indeed inappropriate.

If the skill levels are similar, then losing is losing, but one can learn from the shame and strive to improve.

Having successfully completed the foundation building phase, he is about to attempt to condense his inner elixir.

As a result, he was utterly defeated by a junior disciple at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment.

Even the most steadfast Taoist heart will experience self-doubt.

It's quite normal for those with weaker mental fortitude to have their Daoist heart shattered.

This kind of thing has happened many times before in the sect.

Under immense pressure, many people experience a decline in their cultivation level and end up living a life of despondency.

After the Hidden Man finished speaking.

The men nodded in agreement.

Their most prized disciples will all participate in the seed group competition.

If Shen Xuan really defeats him, his Dao heart will definitely be affected.

It will be detrimental to future spiritual practice.

Even if one can condense a false elixir, one can still barely be called a "True Person" and serve as the lord of a celestial city.

It would be a great pity if the path to enlightenment were to be severed because of Shen Xuan.

The mysterious master readily accepted good advice.

"In that case, Shen Xuan is not allowed to participate in the seed group competition!"

(End of this chapter)