Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 470 The Opportunity to Form the Core (Seeking Subscriptions)

The short-haired monk was not satisfied.

"Fellow Daoist, this is the main ingredient of a third-tier longevity elixir!"

"Damaged".

Shen Xuan retorted without hesitation.

Seventy-two exquisite poison talismans, yet their power is inferior to the True Man's Treasure Talisman.

However, it is enough to deal with ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators at the peak of their cultivation.

Shen Xuan also had some [Pufferfish Poison Talisman] made from the essence blood of blue-patterned octopus.

However, this poison talisman is extremely potent.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator cannot withstand even a single poison talisman.

Shen Xuan doesn't even have enough for himself, so he won't trade it.

However, Shen Xuan had a large number of [Stone Fish Poison Talismans].

"Fellow Daoist, please add some poison talismans."

That's all. If it's not enough, that's fine too.

Shen Xuan added twelve high-quality [Stone Fish Poison Talismans].

The short-haired cultivator looked pained, hesitated for a few moments, and finally chose to trade with Shen Xuan.

Next up are the late-stage Golden Body Realm body refiners.

What he took out was a second-tier high-grade demon core.

Wood element, peaceful demonic energy, can be used for alchemy.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of his cultivation completed a transaction with him using some second-tier spiritual pills.

It was Zhu Yingying's turn.

What she took out was a bottle of "Ten Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart" poison.

The "Ten Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart" is a special kind of malevolent energy that can only be generated in extremely malevolent places.

It can assist demonic cultivators in tempering their physical bodies and strengthening their internal organs.

Although it is not a Core Formation demon.

However, it can slightly increase the chances of demonic cultivators forming their core.

It's a pretty good second-tier special monster.

"I wish to exchange this bottle of malevolent energy for an internal cultivation technique that can be practiced up to the third level. I am open to Buddhist, Taoist, or Confucian schools."

Shen Xuan looked at Zhu Yingying.

"Born with a seductive body, her seductive arts naturally condense. The seductive arts of the Hehuan Heaven help her build her demonic foundation. As time goes by, if she cannot control it, it will backfire on cultivators."

Good internal visualization techniques, through entering a state of tranquility and guarding the spirit, stimulate the body's potential, strengthen the internal organs, and eliminate desires and fears.

It has a certain effect on suppressing seductive skills.

After Zhu Yingying finished speaking.

Everyone present remained silent.

Zhu Yingying waited for over a hundred breaths.

Seeing that no one answered, he had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

Finally, it was Shen Xuan's turn to go on stage.

Just to be on the safe side, he took out a stack of high-quality second-tier mid-grade ice shield talismans.

"Forty-nine high-quality ice shield talismans, each capable of withstanding a full-force attack from an early Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"These exquisite ice shield runes can be activated simultaneously to form a large ice shield array, which can withstand attacks from top-grade magic weapons."

"I want to use these high-quality ice shield talismans to exchange for spiritual herbs that are over 500 years old."

As for how long it can hold out.

Shen Xuan didn't say anything.

He hadn't tried it either.

A typical top-grade magic weapon can usually withstand a dozen or so breaths.

These exquisite ice shield runes are equivalent to one-time-use top-tier defensive magic items.

After Shen Xuan finished speaking, none of the people present showed any interest.

Overall, this premium ice shield rune is not cost-effective.

Nothing beats a top-tier defensive magic item.

Its advantage lies in its fast activation speed, low consumption of spiritual energy, and lack of need for divine power to control it.

It can be used as a supplementary method, simultaneously with one's natal magic weapon.

Suitable for cultivators in the early and middle stages of Foundation Establishment.

Shen Xuan waited for a hundred breaths.

Seeing that no one was interested, he was about to take back the premium ice shield talisman.

Master Lu, seated in the main seat, suddenly spoke up: "What kind of elixir do you need?"

"Master Lu, all the spiritual herbs I need are written on this list."

Shen Xuan took out a jade slip that he had prepared in advance and respectfully handed it over.

The medicinal herbs inside are all the main ingredients of longevity pills, such as the Longevity Pill, the Life-Increasing Pill, and the Cold Jade Pill.

Master Lu scanned the jade slip containing the list of spiritual herbs with his divine sense and returned it to Shen Xuan.

"After this meeting, you may stay. I have something to discuss with you."

"Yes, Master Lu."

Shen Xuan replied.

Back in his seat, he secretly cast a few spells to ward off bad luck and attract good fortune.

Several results indicated a minor positive outcome.

He was finally at ease.

Comparatively speaking, the pressure Lu Zhenren put on him was far less than that from Lingxiao Zhenren and his master Hanyu Zhenren.

He really turned against Master Lu.

Shen Xuan was confident that he could escape unscathed.

This is also why he agreed to meet with Master Lu in private.

As long as fair trade is possible.

Shen Xuan was very willing to cooperate with Master Lu.

After all, the Lu family of Baiyun Immortal City is the true overlord of this area.

Master Lu is the only True Core Realm cultivator in Wuling County and the surrounding seas, and the leader of all dragons.

After the Foundation Establishment cultivators finished, it was the turn of the Pseudo Core Formation cultivators.

The man whose identity Shen Xuan could not determine, dressed in a black robe, spoke with a smile.

"Guests first, then hosts, I'll go first!"

He took out a demon flag that was completely black and had a slightly fishy smell.

"This is the Thousand Demon Soul Banner, which has already collected the souls of nine hundred and ninety-nine demon cultivators. It only needs to refine one more demon cultivator's soul into the banner to upgrade its grade to a top-grade demonic treasure."

"This treasure directly attacks the cultivator's soul, and is extremely powerful. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of spiritual cultivation would find it difficult to withstand without a powerful defensive magic treasure."

This statement came out.

All the Foundation Establishment cultivators present were deeply moved.

"A top-grade magic treasure!"

"Capable of killing a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak!"

"If one were to refine this treasure, wouldn't one be invincible among those in the Foundation Establishment realm!"

Several Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Shen Xuan then realized that the black-robed cultivator was actually a fake Core Formation Demon Lord.

No wonder he couldn't guess his identity.

"What are the sects of Yan Kingdom up to? A fake Core Demon Lord, brazenly walking around Yan Kingdom?"

Shen Xuan had doubts.

Among the surrounding countries, only Liang was occupied by the Demonic Sect.

The other countries, led by Daoist sects, relentlessly exterminated demonic cultivators.

Colluding with demonic cultivators is an unforgivable crime, deserving of death by everyone.

This fake Dan Demon Lord dares to appear here, and it's definitely not just because of Master Lu.

He didn't have the guts to oppose the Five Sects of Yan. "So, the Five Sects of Yan have reached a cooperation agreement with the Demonic Sect to jointly deal with the Seven Sects of Song?"

At this moment, one of the cultivators present asked, "I wonder what Senior intends to trade with this banner?"

"Demon Transformation Pill, Demon-Forming Spiritual Object, and Tier 3 Special Spiritual Pills—any treasures of comparable value are welcome to be brought to me for inspection."

The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly became lively.

Several Foundation Establishment cultivators took out their treasured items and discussed them with the black-robed Demon Lord.

In fact, Shen Xuan was also somewhat interested in the Thousand Demon Soul Banner.

However, this treasure is too full of demonic energy and evil aura.

It may affect one's luck.

Shen Xuan did not participate in the competition.

The group argued for quite a while.

Ultimately, the Black-Robed Demon Lord's Thousand Demon Soul Banner was traded to a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Then, another fake cultivator in purple robes spoke up.

He solemnly took out a jade box and said in a deep voice, "A rare treasure of heaven and earth, the Azure Water Exquisite Fruit, a thousand years old, which can increase the chances of a Foundation Establishment cultivator forming a Core."

"A Core Formation Spiritual Object!"

With a cry of surprise, the five Foundation Establishment cultivators all stood up abruptly, their emotions running high, and they stared greedily at the jade box in the hands of the fake Core Formation cultivator.

All five of them were water-based cultivators.

The Azure Water Exquisite Fruit is a spiritual object for forming elixir through water magic.

This is exactly what they desperately need.

To form a Golden Core, one needs at least a Golden Core Pill and a Golden Core Spiritual Object.

Only in this way is there a possibility of success.

Once the core is successfully formed, even if it's a fake core, one can still roam freely among the nations and dominate a region.

Under normal circumstances, rare items that have reached the Core Formation stage are rarely seen on the market.

Major sects have always been in dire need of spiritual materials for Core Formation.

Every time it appears on the market, it causes a bloodbath among Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Within the sect, Foundation Establishment cultivators are the backbone.

But the Core Formation Realm cultivators are the core of the sect.

Some small and medium-sized forces, in order to cultivate a True Person and compete for the Golden Core and Core Formation spiritual objects, are willing to gamble the lives of all the cultivators in their entire force.

"Senior, I've heard that the Azure Water Exquisite Fruit can increase the chances of a water-based cultivator forming their core by 10%. Is that true?"

A Foundation Establishment cultivator asked excitedly.

"More or less. Such spiritual objects vary from person to person, depending entirely on the cultivator's personal fortune."

The fake cultivator in purple robes said calmly.

"Bring out whatever good stuff you have."

However, after he finished speaking...

The main hall was completely silent.

The five Foundation Establishment cultivators, having reached the peak of their cultivation, each looked warily at the other four.

The short-haired cultivator, with his leopard-print golden body, and Zhu Yingying gazed at the Azure Water Exquisite Fruit, a greedy glint in their eyes.

They also need spiritual objects for forming a core.

However, the three of them were not as wealthy as the five Foundation Establishment cultivators.

He had nothing on him that could be traded for the Azure Water Exquisite Fruit.

Of the three, only Zhu Yingying is a water-based cultivator.

Short-range magic cultivators are of the gold element, while those with leopard-patterned golden bodies are body refiners.

However, this did not diminish their desire for the Core Formation Spiritual Object.

a long time.

Finally, a Foundation Establishment cultivator stepped forward and handed a storage bag to the purple-robed fake Core Formation cultivator.

"What about the four of you? Don't you want to make a deal?"

The purple-robed fake cultivator scanned the storage bag with his divine sense, raised his head, and asked in a deep voice.

The other four looked at each other in bewilderment.

Finally, he gathered his belongings and handed over the storage bags one by one.

Clearly, it contained their treasured possessions.

Spirit stones, spiritual herbs, elixirs, precious talismans, magic weapons, array flags, and all kinds of rare and precious materials, alchemical artifacts, and so on.

The fake cultivator in purple robes chose one of the storage bags and completed the transaction.

The remaining four storage bags were returned to their rightful owners.

The person who obtained the Azure Water Exquisite Fruit was overjoyed.

Even though his face was covered by a mask, his excitement was palpable.

The other four fell silent for a moment, their spirits low.

Shen Xuan was secretly alarmed.

He did not participate in the bidding.

Although the Bishui Linglong fruit is delicious, bidding for it in this kind of setting would be too conspicuous.

Importantly, he possessed the Purple Blood Ice Mushroom, which was even more compatible with his cultivation method.

Using the secret techniques of the Demon Wood Sect to accelerate its growth, it is not far from being a thousand years old.

"Is this a case of 'Two Peaches Kill Three Warriors'?"

"Is this man the owner of the Everlasting Victory Ship?"

"This sea area doesn't need any new True Immortals. We don't need fake Core Immortals, and we need even less of true Core Immortals!"

Shen Xuan glanced at Master Lu in the main seat, as if he had just understood something.

This is a conspiracy.

Those five Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators must be the five most powerful pirate leaders in the nearby seas.

Although they were all masked, they were shielded from divine sense.

But they themselves knew each other's identities.

They were competitors to begin with.

At this time, an opportunity to form the elixir arises.

Even knowing it's a calculated scheme, I would still jump in without hesitation.

“No matter where you are, cultivation resources are limited. It has become a common practice for established high-level cultivators to suppress newly emerging cultivators in order to protect their own interests.”

It must be admitted that none of these ancient monsters, who have lived for hundreds of years, are fools.

"Now that Core Formation spiritual objects have appeared, will the King of Zhenhai produce a Transformation Pill instead?!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Logically speaking, the later a spiritual object appears, the more likely it is to be the final treasure, and the higher its grade.

Shen Xuan couldn't figure out what treasure the King of Zhenhai could produce that could surpass the treasure of the Changsheng Ship Owner.

Another charismatic, fake cultivator smiled slightly and said, "I don't possess a rare treasure like the Azure Water Exquisite Fruit. I only have a Six Treasures Heart-Protecting Pill. Are you all interested?"

The five Foundation Establishment cultivators, now at the peak of their cultivation, became excited once again.

The Six Treasures Heart-Protecting Pill is a special third-tier elixir.

Its greatest use is to protect and repair the dantian.

When a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage attempts to break through to the Core Formation stage, in addition to their own physical condition and the necessary training ground, they also need to prepare three treasures.

This is the Golden Elixir, the Elixir of Spiritual Essence, and the Elixir of Protecting the Mind.

Shen Xuan's guess was confirmed.

"As expected, it was a clever scheme to kill three warriors with two peaches!"

"There is only one copy of both the Core Formation Spiritual Object and the Spirit Protection Pill, yet there are five Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators here."

"Once the transaction is completed and we leave the Wind Spirit Ghost Market, these five will inevitably face a life-or-death struggle!"

This is hardly a chance to form a golden core.

It was clearly a death abyss.

Looking at Master Lu, who sat solemnly and dignifiedly in the main seat.

Shen Xuan felt a sudden chill for no reason, and his whole body became ice-cold.

(End of this chapter)