Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 403 The White Bone Statue (Seeking Subscriptions)

A mysterious jade talisman flashed with golden light, enveloping the demonic dragon's bloodstone.

A small, exquisite demonic dragon, entirely black and only an inch in size, suddenly appeared.

Captured by the golden light of the mysterious jade talisman, it struggled angrily, raised its head and let out a roar that shook the mind, causing the golden light to tremble slightly.

"Still trying to run!"

Shen Xuan was not surprised but delighted.

This was the first time he had ever seen the essence blood that could counter the golden light of the mysterious jade talisman.

This also confirms the extraordinary nature of the demon dragon's blood essence.

Shen Xuan activated his profound technique, channeling his spiritual power into it. Suddenly, a mysterious golden light shone brightly, becoming even more dazzling.

The demonic dragon struggled but could not break free. Finally, it let out a miserable cry and its body rapidly shrank, being absorbed into Shen Xuan's dantian.

The Xuanbing Spirit Lotus in the Dao Foundation Spirit Sea opened its petals, closing them to envelop the demonic dragon's figure.

"Roar!"

next moment.

Shen Xuan's body swelled up, and his face became ferocious.

A horn protruded slightly from its forehead, black scales grew on its body, its fingers transformed into incredibly sharp claws, and it exuded a fierce and savage aura.

"Damn! Dragon essence blood infected by demonic energy!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Force yourself to maintain a clear mind and bring the [Divine Treasure Ocean Skill] to its fullest potential.

The Dao Foundation Spirit Sea surged with turbulent waves, all rushing into the Mysterious Ice Spirit Lotus to help it refine the Demon Dragon's essence blood.

At this moment, Shen Xuan was surrounded by demonic energy, black scales appeared all over his body, and he felt a tearing pain coming from his limbs and bones.

Its appearance bears a striking resemblance to the demonic dragon figure that suddenly appeared within the Demonic Dragon Blood Stone.

Shen Xuan's eyes were clear, and he guarded his mind. The scales on his body gradually turned blue.

He was using the [Dongzhen Ice Heart Technique] to expel the demonic energy from his body.

Within his dantian, the Xuanbing Spirit Lotus trembled slightly, as liquid spiritual energy surged into it, refining the demonic dragon's essence blood.

An hour later.

Shen Xuan's body gradually shrank, returning to its original size.

"Finally, the refining was successful."

The amount of demonic dragon's essence blood in this jade stone is extremely small, estimated to be less than one or two per thousand.

The physical changes it brought to Shen Xuan were extremely shocking.

"It's not because of demonic energy, but rather..."

"This dragon is of a higher rank, surpassing the Tiger-faced Dragon!"

【Daoyun: 107432】

The Taoist rhythm increased by more than 800 points.

And this is only the amount of essence blood in a single piece of Demon Dragon Bloodstone.

Let's take another look at the mysterious jade talisman.

[Plunderable Talents: Demonic Dragon Roar, Dragon Scale Shield, Immense Strength, Divine Dragon Might, Boiling Dragon Blood, Summoning Wind and Rain, Overturning Rivers and Seas, Riding the Clouds and Mist, Size at Will]

Compared to the dragon bloodline talent skills that Shen Xuan possessed, two new skills have appeared.

Unfortunately, the demonic dragon's essence blood was too scarce.

Even if you plunder, you'll most likely never get the hang of it.

Shen Xuan simply added it to [Dragon Blood Boiling], and advanced to the Lesser Completion level in one fell swoop.

[Talent: Dragon Blood Boiling (Minor Mastery) (12/800)]

"A single piece of Demonic Dragon Bloodstone possesses so much Daoist essence and can even aid in the advancement of the [Dragon Blood Boiling] skill. That's quite impressive."

This gave Shen Xuan an idea.

It is possible to acquire large quantities of cultivation items infused with the essence and blood of high-level demonic beasts.

Spiritual objects are of course the best.

Monsters are fine too.

Even if they can't steal new bloodline talent skills.

It can also increase the Daoist charm and the proficiency of existing skills.

However, one must be especially careful during the refining process.

Especially monsters.

You must not allow yourself to be corrupted by it, to become the main character, or to transform into a demon.

"Alas, dragons are inherently lustful. The thicker the dragon blood, the stronger the bestial nature, and the more ferocious the body becomes."

Shen Xuan pondered to himself.

Suddenly I remembered something.

He pulled out a magic jade slip from his storage bag.

It was obtained from the Holy Son of the Demonic Sect, namely the "White Bone Observation Inner Vision Method".

At first, he thought it was a secret technique of the White Bone Sect.

It turned out to be an authentic Buddhist introspection method.

"Take off the skin, and you're nothing but two hundred and six bones; put on the clothes, and you'll have eighteen thousand elephants..."

Shen Xuan was moved, so he calmed himself down and observed carefully.

"By experiencing it firsthand, observing one's own physical form, dispelling illusions, understanding one's true nature, attaining enlightenment through meditation, and achieving the crystal-clear Buddha body."

Shen Xuan didn't care about the crystal Buddha body or anything like that.

It is said that this White Bone Contemplation can help one abstain from lust and fear, promote the smooth flow of Qi and blood, regenerate muscle and calm the mind, reverse aging and prolong life.

"In that case, it wouldn't hurt to practice."

At the very least, it can suppress the lust, greed, and violent bestiality of the dragon's essence blood.

The "White Bone Contemplation Inner Visualization Method" is divided into four stages: non-stillness contemplation, white bone contemplation, white bone flowing light contemplation, and white bone regeneration contemplation.

Shen Xuan followed the incantation and introspected.

Before long, I was completely absorbed in it.

At this moment, he is in his introspection.

Its own body gradually turned red and swollen, then turned blue, then purple, and finally turned pitch black.

The skin began to ulcerate, bleed and fester, the muscles rotted and fell off, and the internal organs began to rot, emitting an unbearable stench.

At this moment, maggots appeared out of nowhere and began to devour the pus, blood, and rotten flesh of his body.

I don’t know how long it took.

The maggots grew fat and bloated from eating, devouring all the pus, blood, and rotten flesh from Shen Xuan's body before transforming into moths and flying away without a trace.

In Shen Xuan's White Bone Observation Inner Vision Method.

All that remained of me was a skeleton, pure white and translucent.

The skeletons lay scattered about, utterly devoid of any attachment.

Shen Xuan tried for a long time.

He never developed a third eye.

After slowly finishing his practice, Shen Xuan opened his eyes.

Reflect on the insights and experiences gained from practicing the "White Bone Contemplation Inner Visualization Method" just now.

The anger in my heart has indeed been suppressed to some extent.

The bones, flesh, and skin seemed to have gained a touch of vitality.

That's it.

Buddhist practices are traditionally long-term and difficult to achieve quickly.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan had a mysterious jade talisman.

Shown above.

[The White Bone Contemplation Inner Visualization Method: Introduction (1/100)]

Shen Xuan tried adding points using Daoist rhyme.

A beginner level of proficiency requires ten points of Daoist essence.

"So high-end?"

Shen Xuan seemed to be deep in thought.

"So, this [White Bone Observation Inner Vision Method] is a very good high-grade auxiliary technique?"

Shen Xuan stopped thinking about it. He consumed 1,000 points of Daoist essence to advance the [White Bone Observation Inner Vision Method] to the proficient stage.

The following day, after completing his daily practice.

Shen Xuan then used his internal energy to perform the [White Bone Observation Internal Visualization Method].

The area in front is exactly the same as yesterday.

The body became pure white bones.

However, this time, he still had some energy left.

Between the eyebrows, inward from the glabella on the forehead, in front of the sea of ​​consciousness, one can see an eye within oneself; this is what Buddhism calls the heavenly eye.

Then, the divine light in his eyes gathered towards his third eye, and he suddenly opened it wide, clear and unobstructed.

The divine eye shines brightly; wherever the mind goes, the divine light illuminates that place.

Wherever it went, the bones became increasingly clean, pure white, sacred, and solemn.

Shen Xuan looked down from above.

Starting with the skull, observe each part in turn. The body is a skeleton, as if a rope is suspending the skeleton loosely, relaxed, quiet and clear.

After finishing the exercise.

Shen Xuan's heart was as still as water, as calm as an ancient well.

In my mind, I recalled a Buddhist verse from my past life.

"All forms are illusory. If one sees all forms as non-forms, then one sees the Tathagata."

After thinking for a moment.

Shen Xuan consumed four thousand points of Daoist essence to upgrade the [White Bone Observation Inner Vision Method] to mastery.

"That's enough. Buddhist auxiliary techniques can be practiced slowly; there's no need to rush."

Shen Xuan's purpose in practicing the "White Bone Contemplation Inner Vision Method" was to suppress lustful thoughts, eliminate fear, refine his body and muscles, cultivate his righteous energy, and thus prolong his life.

Abstaining from sex and killing is impossible.

……

Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

Warehouse.

As soon as Shen Xuan stepped inside, he heard cultivators cursing.

"boom"!
A loud slam on the table.

"Deacon Qian, summon your Elder Lü!"

"Does your Miscellaneous Affairs Hall look down on our Spirit Pill Hall so much?"

"We asked you to purchase medicinal herbs, and you're trying to fob us off with these old, substandard goods?"

It was Huang Yuan from Lingdantang's voice.

It sounded very irritating, and was full of sarcasm towards the Miscellaneous Affairs Department.

"Elder Huang, I am just a warehouse steward, following Elder Lü's orders."

"If you are not satisfied, you can negotiate with Elder Lü. These are the medicinal herbs he gave me."

Deacon Qian said with a hint of helplessness.

"There's no need to use Elder Lü to intimidate me! Go and call him here, and tell him I'll be waiting for him here!"

"If he doesn't show up within half an hour, go see him at the Enforcement Hall!"

Huang Yuan said angrily.

"Elder Huang, please wait a moment. I will inform Elder Lü immediately."

"That's how Deacon Qian explained it," he said.

Take out the communication jade pendant and quickly input the information.

"Elder Lü is nearby and will be here soon."

Deacon Qian said with a forced smile.

Shen Xuan glanced at him but didn't greet Huang Yuan.

They went directly to Deacon Qian.

Do not know why.

As soon as Shen Xuan entered the warehouse, it became quiet.

Several pairs of eyes were fixed on him.

Shen Xuan took out his identity jade pendant.

"Han Yufeng, Shen Xuan."

"Have the medicinal herbs I requested been delivered?"

Deacon Qian said solicitously, "It's here."

He took out a storage bag, poured out all the spirit medicine jade boxes inside, and pointed them out to Shen Xuan.

"Five-hundred-year-old Crimson Jade Fruit, Moon Soul Flower, Wind-Stabilizing Grass, Cliff-Gazing Flower, Frost-Condensing Fruit, Wind-Welcoming Flower..."

Deacon Qian introduced them one by one.

After saying each name, he put it into his storage bag.

"All thirty-seven portions of second-grade mid-level spiritual herbs are here."

"Thank you for your help, Steward Qian."

"Not at all. Elder Shen, you're too kind!"

Shen Xuan smiled, put away the storage bag, and turned to leave.

"Senior Brother Shen, wait a minute!"

Huang Yuan forced a smile.

"Senior Brother Shen, what do you need so many spiritual herbs for?"

Don’t reach out to hit the smiling person.

Shen Xuan said quite politely, "It will have its uses."

Huang Yuan knew Shen Xuan was formidable and dared not provoke him.

He turned around and started berating Deacon Qian.

"You good-for-nothing, Steward Qian! You gave Senior Brother Shen only top-quality spiritual herbs, while you shoved all this unwanted junk into our Spiritual Herb Hall!"

"You have a death wish! How dare you bully our Spirit Medicine Hall like this!"

Deacon Qian was filled with grievances.

"This disciple is merely following orders."

"On whose orders!"

"It was Elder Lü Zhengying who instructed us."

Unable to withstand the pressure of being personally taught by the master of Lingdan Hall, Steward Qian had no choice but to reveal Lü Zhengying's identity.

At this time.

Lü Zhengying was rushing over.

Why is Senior Brother Huang so angry?

"Let's talk this out. Go back to your work now."

Lu Zhengying was responsible enough to ask Steward Qian to step down first.

"Don't leave!"

Huang Yuan stared at Lü Zhengying with a sinister look.

"Elder Lü, what's the deal with these medicinal herbs?"

Seeing this, Lü Zhengying said with a puzzled look, "These medicinal herbs are exactly what Senior Brother Huang wrote on the list. There's no mistake!"

"Look!"

Huang Yuan took all the medicinal herbs from his storage bag and placed them on the counter.

"Open your dog eyes and look! These medicinal herbs are under-aged and of poor quality. You're going to use such substandard goods to refine pills for our Alchemy Hall?"

Lu Zhengying said apologetically, "Brother Huang, please forgive me. Recently, some people have been buying up spiritual herbs at high prices in the market, so the supply of spiritual herbs is a bit tight."

"These were only released after I, Lü, pleaded with them. The merchants only agreed because of the Qingyun Sect."

“If Senior Brother Huang doesn’t believe me, he can go outside the sect to inquire. If it’s false, Senior Brother Huang won’t need to lift a finger; I, Lü, will bind myself and take him to the Hall of Law Enforcement.”

Huang Yuan snorted coldly.

"I ask you, if what you say is true, how was Senior Brother Shen able to obtain so many five-hundred-year-old spiritual herbs?"

(End of this chapter)