Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 433 A makeshift troupe (Seeking further subscriptions)

It was Master Lingxiao who spoke.

Master Hanyu suddenly turned his head, and a hint of gratitude appeared in his eyes as he looked at Master Lingxiao.

She knew that at the crucial moment, Senior Brother Ling Xiao would step forward.

This is the tacit understanding between the two.

They were all independent cultivators, and none of them had any connections within any sect.

Of all the True Persons in the sect, only True Person Lingxiao would stand up for her.

Back then, when He Zhengming, a disciple of Lingxiao Zhenren, was at a disadvantage in the battle of Qingyang Prefecture, Hanyu Zhenren also sent Shen Xuan to help him.

Master Tianlei said, "Senior Brother Changsheng accepted him as his personal disciple, taught him alchemy, and helped him condense his inner core. How could Shen Xuan refuse?"

Of the three, only he was qualified to stand on equal footing with Master Lingxiao.

Lingxiao Zhenren faced Tianlei Zhenren with a solemn expression.

"Senior Brother Tianlei, what if Shen Xuan is unwilling?"

"Unwilling? The sect's decision is not up to him to decide!"

Beside him, Master Xuanling interjected.

"What do you mean by that!"

Lingxiao Zhenren was not so easy to talk to Xuanling Zhenren.

As the Tao Te Ching says, "A great man dwells in the substantial, not the superficial; he dwells in the real, not the showy."

"If a disciple wishes to switch sects, the original master, the new master, and the disciple must all agree. The sect must consider all factors and the council meeting must pass a majority vote before approval can be granted."

"Otherwise, if everyone follows suit, there will be no rules, and people will not respect the way of their teachers, which will surely lead to disaster!"

"If the law is not followed, what use are the precepts of the sect!"

"Master Lingxiao said in a deep voice."

The council hall was completely silent.

Master Xuanling dared not respond.

He was just there to help.

I don't want to have a direct confrontation with Ling Xiao Zhenren.

It's not that I can't argue with him.

Rather, it's because of the unequal social status that there's no need for it.

The anxiety that had been hanging over Hanyu Zhenren finally subsided.

The moment Master Lingxiao spoke, the situation was instantly reversed.

Not just because what he said made sense.

They even brought out the Taoist scriptures.

More importantly, he is a Golden Core cultivator and the head of the sect's Enforcement Hall.

Their social status and position are what they are.

They haven't been placed in the inner peak yet simply because there isn't a suitable place for them to practice.

Anyone with eyes can see it.

In the future, Master Lingxiao will likely succeed Master Mizong and take charge of the Qingyun Sect.

Ultimately, the matter of Shen Xuan was merely a dispute between the Immortal of Longevity and the Immortal of Cold Jade.

It does not affect the interests of other real people.

The Immortal of Longevity can pull together the Immortal of Heavenly Thunder and the Immortal of Profound Spirit to activate their powers simultaneously.

That's already considered a big investment.

“What Junior Brother Ling Xiao said makes sense.”

The mysterious master seemed to have calmed down.

"Rituals must not be abandoned. The precepts of the sect must not be disobeyed."

"Junior Sister Hanyu, please ask Shen Xuan if he is willing to become a disciple of Junior Brother Changsheng and Junior Brother Tianlei."

"If he is willing, we can discuss it again at the next conference. If he is not willing, there is no need to bring it up again."

The Mysterious Master looked at the Hidden Appearance Master: "Senior Brother Hidden Appearance, is this method of my handling acceptable?"

Master Yinxiang opened his cloudy eyes, glanced at the assembled masters, and nodded slightly.

"can."

"Junior Brother Lingjian, Junior Brother Tianfeng, Junior Brother Tianlei, what do you think?"

"Row."

Master Lingjian carefully put away the small flying sword in his hand, raised his head, his eyes sharp as swords, and said in a deep voice.

"With the three senior brothers' approval, Tianfeng has no objections."

Master Tianfeng chuckled lightly.

"It's up to Senior Brother Zhang to decide."

Master Tianlei wore an ambiguous expression.

The Immortal Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly, but ultimately said nothing.

When Master Lingxiao spoke up, the sect leader made the decision, and none of the sect's five Golden Core cultivators objected.

When he spoke again, it meant nothing.

……

Cold Jade Peak, a blessed land within a grotto.

Upon receiving a message from his master, Shen Xuan hurried over.

He originally planned to rest for two days.

Prepare for the next alchemy session.

Upon hearing his master recount the debate at the True Person Council meeting, Shen Xuan's heart tightened suddenly.

"Master, this matter is strange."

My mind is in turmoil, and I don't know where to begin.

But one thing he was certain of.

The Immortal of Immortality is definitely up to no good.

Shen Xuan didn't believe a single word of the oath he made to the Heavenly Dao and his promise to take him as a disciple.

One can know a teacher by observing his students.

The four direct disciples of the Immortal of Longevity: the eldest disciple harbored resentment towards him, the second disciple betrayed the sect and fled, the third disciple was a sycophant, and the fourth disciple framed him.

It is no coincidence that all four of his direct disciples have problems.

Shen Xuancai wasn't so shallow and naive as to believe in the immortal immortal again.

As his alchemy skills improve, the conflict between the Cold Jade Peak and the Longevity Peak will only intensify.

"The sect leader asked me to inquire of your opinion: whether you are willing to become disciples of Junior Brother Changsheng and Junior Brother Tianlei."

"I don't want to."

Shen Xuan refused outright.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Why did Senior Uncle Tianlei get involved?"

"Could it be that you're still blaming me for crippling his disciple, Lei Yaoyang?"

In Shen Xuan's opinion, there was no need for Tianlei Zhenren to get involved.

Given his status, having his suggestion rejected would only cause him to lose credibility and face.

Master Hanyu shook his head.

"Lei Yaoyang being crippled is a minor matter; Senior Brother Tianlei tacitly approved it."

"There is another successor in Tianlei Peak. His name is Lei Yaoxing, and he is his last disciple."

"Back then, his most favored successor died during his training, and it was done by his own people. That's why he resorted to a deceptive tactic."

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

Within Thunder Peak, undercurrents were also surging.

In order to compete for the mantle of successor and increase their chances of forming a core, the direct disciples of Tianlei Peak engage in fierce competition, sometimes to the death.

"Strange, they launched the attack without considering that I might be unwilling?"

Master Hanyu remained silent for a moment before asking, "Why are you unwilling?"

"Because they have ill intentions!"

"That's your opinion. Even the sect leader was almost swayed by them. The sect has made a decision, and you have no choice but to obey."

Shen Xuan gasped.

To everyone's surprise, he was still basking in the glory of improving his alchemy skills.

I walked right on the brink of death, went around in circles, and almost didn't make it back.

After entering Changsheng Peak.

The Immortal of Immortality has hundreds of ways to make himself suddenly perish.

As for investigating afterward.

For a mere Foundation Establishment Realm disciple, Master Changsheng would at most utter a few words of self-reproach.

"Fortunately, Senior Uncle Lingxiao stepped forward!"

The strong wind knows the strong grass.

"At crucial moments, it still comes down to Master Lingxiao." "It's not that bad. Senior Brother Mizong is still very wise."

"That's what Master Hanyu said."

Shen Xuan was too lazy to explain.

"Master, we must be wary of them!"

Shen Xuan said in a deep voice, "The Immortal Changsheng is not only here for his disciples. It is very likely that he is here for our master and Senior Uncle Lingxiao!"

"I know."

Master Hanyu comforted him, "Don't worry. Master Lingxiao and I have discussed it and will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen."

"That's good."

Shen Xuan forced a smile.

But he sighed inwardly.

……

Return to the cave.

Shen Xuan created a [Good Fortune and Misfortune Avoidance Technique].

Xiaoji.

This gradually put his mind at ease.

Master Hanyu still protected her.

Moreover, at the crucial moment, Master Lingxiao spoke up decisively.

This put his mind at ease.

If the sect makes a decision, let him join the Spirit Pill Hall.

Shen Xuan only knows how to do one thing.

They fled their clan, the farther the better.

He would never risk his life for the kindness of another person.

Shen Xuan waved his hand.

The images of the Eighteen Immortals have reappeared.

This time, he didn't hesitate to put a big X on Tianlei Zhenren, Changsheng Zhenren, and Xuanling Zhenren.

On Lingxiao Zhenren's image, the checkmark was enlarged.

It was clear that he had become embroiled in the power struggle within the sect.

This is also normal.

As his cultivation level improved, Shen Xuan's status within the sect rose higher and higher.

As long as he strives to rise higher, he will inevitably encounter various obstacles and violent conflicts.

There's nothing we can do about it.

There are only so many resources available for cultivation.

The higher his share, the more others cut.

There is no such thing as a pure land free from worldly strife.

"This world is just a makeshift operation."

His deep concern stemmed from his lack of strength.

In the face of a real person, they are utterly vulnerable.

Even escaping unscathed is a pipe dream.

Therefore, strength is paramount.

Shen Xuan made up his mind to improve his strength as soon as possible.

He doesn't need to care what others think of him.

……

Ten days later, in the alchemy room.

Shen Xuan was calm and confident.

Beside him, Li Ruyi looked on incredulously.

It was as if I had seen a monster.

Foundation Building Pill is a elixir for breaking through to a higher cultivation level.

The alchemist's control over the subject is extremely high.

Generally speaking, one must be at least at the late Foundation Establishment stage and a second-tier high-grade alchemist to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

During this process, a large amount of medicinal materials will be consumed to practice and increase alchemy experience.

This is Shen Xuan's sixth batch of Foundation Establishment Pills.

The first five furnaces were all ruined; not a single pill was successfully formed.

Very normal.

In theory, it would be normal to scrap a few dozen more furnaces.

However, this time, the Foundation Establishment Pill was being refined.

Shen Xuan made hand seals and was about to begin the final step of casting the spell, when he was about to begin condensing the core.

Not a single minor mistake occurred.

It's practically perfect.

"Congeal!"

A stream of pure ice spiritual energy rushed towards the elixir solution.

The lid of the Myriad Dragons Mystic Water Furnace was opened, and a rich aroma of medicine filled the air.

Two milky-white water-attribute Foundation Establishment Pills flew out and landed in Shen Xuan's palm.

Six lines!

This also means that the quality of the Foundation Building Pill meets the standards.

"Alas, only two pills were successfully formed! And they were of ordinary quality."

Shen Xuan said with some regret.

Such a success rate is already considered quite good among Foundation Establishment Pills.

A lone cultivator who brings their own medicinal herbs and manages to successfully refine a qualified Foundation Establishment Pill should be grateful and be paid a reward for their alchemy.

However, Shen Xuan was clearly not satisfied.

His Foundation Establishment Pill skill has reached a minor level of mastery after consuming more than 20,000 Dao Points.

He was originally full of confidence.

I thought I could make at least three pills.

Just now, when I was condensing the elixir, my timing was slightly off.

One of them was ruined during the refining process.

It was not extracted from the alchemy furnace.

Shen Xuan took out a gourd and put the waste liquid of the spiritual pills in the Myriad Dragon Profound Water Furnace into it.

Last time, he used the waste liquid from the elixir to irrigate the Purple Blood Ice Mushroom and found that the effect was particularly good.

The Purple Blood Ice Mushroom absorbed the medicinal power, and its growth rate increased significantly.

The waste liquid of the elixir contains many poisons and has mixed medicinal properties, so cultivators definitely cannot take it.

However, after the Purple Blood Ice Mushroom absorbed the waste liquid of the elixir, it continuously emitted excited and eager signals towards him.

Is this considered waste recycling?
"Senior brother, you're amazing!"

Beside him, Liu Bingyu looked at him with an admiring gaze.

She is still diligently studying the art of refining the Cold Jade Pill.

Now, Liu Bingyu can guarantee that every batch of pills will be successfully produced.

However, the success rate of pill formation is slightly low.

Each batch can only produce two pills, barely enough to preserve their bodies.

But for my senior brother, only two months have passed.

They even managed to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Two pills made? What's so great about that! Junior sister, don't flatter me. If word gets out, people will think that the alchemy skills of Cold Jade Peak are nothing special!"

Li Ruyi spoke up.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this is a Foundation Establishment Pill!"

"If we can guarantee a success rate of two pills per batch, we can serve as a guest elder alchemist in any sect in the Yan Kingdom!"

His tone was sour.

"what!"

"Isn't it said that a pill-making success rate of at least 30% is required to be considered qualified?"

Shen Xuan asked in surprise.

"That applies to ordinary elixirs. For foundation-building pills, which are breakthrough elixirs, as long as one pill is produced from a batch, it is enough to break even, and that is considered acceptable."

Li Ruyi said, "Ordinary rogue cultivators who ask alchemists to refine pills only need one Foundation Establishment Pill. Any extras belong to the alchemist."

"Could it be that the rules for alchemists in the Song Kingdom are different from those in the Yan Kingdom?"

(End of this chapter)