Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 487 The Dragon's Reverse Scale (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan smiled slightly, took out more than a dozen beast pouches, and opened them one by one.

Ice Dragonfish, Megalodon, Bighead Wolffish, Red-striped Carp, Silver Shuttle Wolffish, Shadow Octopus...

Although they are common water monsters in the East China Sea.

They were fully mature, enormous in size, and all reached the second-tier superior grade.

These water monsters were hunted down by Shen Xuan after searching for ten years at the bottom of the Starry Sea.

For example, the bighead wolffish.

It's usually just a second-tier low-grade product.

The giant wolffish that Shen Xuan took out was two zhang long, twice the size of an ordinary wolffish.

Water sprites have one characteristic.

The longer one lives, the larger one becomes, the stronger one becomes, and the higher one's rank.

These second-tier high-grade water demons were all talents that Shen Xuan had previously plundered, without even extracting their demon cores or blood essence.

There are also a few second-tier high-grade water demons, which Shen Xuan will keep for the time being.

Examples include the elusive flathead shark, the enormous giant sea bass, and the jade-colored sea serpent.

At this moment, Shen Xuan was focusing all his efforts on refining the demonic dragon's core.

The demon core and blood essence of the fake core demon king, the electric ray demon fish, which was killed ten years ago, have not yet been refined.

These second-tier high-grade water demons had no time at all.

Originally, Shen Xuan also wanted to take some time to refine some fire-attribute demonic beasts to improve his fire spiritual root.

I simply can't find the time.

The Mysterious Jade Talisman has a cooldown period.

Over the years, Shen Xuan has been using the mysterious jade talisman, along with the Nine-Colored Lotus, to devour and refine the nascent soul pills of real people and demonic dragons.

Simply can not stop.

Improving one's cultivation level requires accumulation over time.

Even though he was only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, Shen Xuan felt no sense of security.

He would rather sacrifice his lifespan to increase his proficiency with the [Dragon Blood Boiling] skill and boost his immediate combat power.

Only then would he be qualified to stand before the True Man and the Demon King.

Shen Xuan took out twelve complete second-tier high-grade water demons in one go.

The three-tailed tabby cat was drooling over it.

"Three-tailed King, how are you?"

"I want it! I want it all!"

cried the three-tailed civet cat.

"What do you want in exchange?"

Shen Xuan asked.

The three-tailed tabby cat took out a storage bag and emptied out all its contents.

Spirit stones, magic stones, spiritual objects, demonic creatures, beast claws, bird wing bones, and all sorts of glittering refining materials...

"Are these okay with you?"

The three-tailed tabby cat asked pitifully.

Shen Xuan looked disgusted.

"That's all? Three-Tailed King, you are a renowned cat king, you can't have only these treasures."

"That's all."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and silently calculated in his mind.

"These can only be exchanged for six."

"No, I want all three tails!"

Shen Xuan sighed.

"The Three-Tailed King and the six water demons have already put me at a huge disadvantage. Your treasures aren't worth nearly as much!"

"I don't care, not a single one can be missing!"

Shen Xuan's face darkened.

"We humans have an old saying: equal exchange. Could it be that the Three-Tailed King intends to forcibly seize it?"

The words fell.

A powerful aura suddenly rose from Shen Xuan's body.

Behind him, spiritual clouds materialized, transforming into a blue dragon Dharma form over three zhang tall.

"Dragon Dharma Form!"

The Howling Moon Fox cried out in alarm.

"Old man Bai, did you pass on your Bai family's True Spirit Body Refining Technique to him?"

The Bai family patriarch said in a deep voice, "Twenty years ago, during the Lesser Beast Tide, it was passed on to him."

"He cultivated a true spiritual form in just twenty years?"

Howling Moon Fox was even more shocked.

"Young friend Shen is a prodigy of our human race, with extraordinary talent. Not to mention the True Spirit Dharma Form, even the True Spirit Divine Power is only a matter of time."

"True spiritual power..."

Howling Moon Fox murmured, "This is impossible!"

"Nothing is Impossible!"

Shen Xuan said calmly, "The Dao Ancestor said that the Dao operates without accumulation, thus all things are formed."

"What do you mean?"

"It means that the natural order of Heaven operates without stagnation, so all things can be generated. Body-refining techniques are essentially the same as spiritual cultivation and demon cultivation."

"As long as you cultivate well, you can naturally keep improving. Above the Dharma Aspect Realm is the Divine Power Realm. Above the Divine Power Realm is the Spirit Transformation Realm..."

"Anything is possible."

Upon hearing this, Howling Moon Fox seemed to be deep in thought.

a long time.

The Howling Moon Fox turned around and discussed something with the Three-Tailed Tabby Cat via telepathy.

Not long after.

The Howling Moon Fox came to Shen Xuan.

“It’s rare for Fellow Daoist Shen to come all this way. It would be troublesome to take these water demons back with you.”

"Here's what we'll do. I have twelve Moon Spirit Pearls here, I'll give them to you."

Shen Xuan pondered for a while.

He began by asking, "King Xiaoyue, we've known each other for many years. I'd like to ask, are you my friend?"

Xiaoyuehu thought for a moment and said, "We are friends."

Shen Xuan glanced at the three-tailed tabby cat that was pretending to be pitiful.

"Alright. We're friends. Since King Xiaoyue has spoken, I agree."

The Howling Moon Fox bowed with its paws clasped like a human: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "We humans have an old saying: 'At home, you rely on your parents; when you leave home, you rely on your friends.'"

"Friends should help each other. King Xiaoyue, don't you agree?"

"Yes! You've helped me this time. If anything happens, I'll help you too."

The three-tailed tabby cat nodded and said, "Three-tailed and Fellow Daoist Shen are friends. I will help you too!"

"Alright then. Let's make the deal."

Howling Moon Fox took out twelve Moon Spirit Pearls and handed them to Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan took out a new storage bag to collect the treasures that the three-tailed tabby cat had poured out of its storage bag.

After stroking it for a while, the three-tailed tabby cat said somewhat awkwardly, "Fellow Daoist Shen, could you lend me your beast pouches?"

"it is good!"

Shen Xuan readily agreed.

When collecting the three-tailed tabby cat, Shen Xuan deliberately touched a half-foot-long, crescent-shaped blue scale.

Shen Xuan sensed an extremely dense water elemental energy.

"The Dragon's Reverse Scale?"

"No, where did this divine dragon come from? It's a dragon's reverse scale."

The so-called Jiaolong is actually still a Jiao, with only some dragon-like features, not a true divine dragon. "However, this Jiaolong's reverse scale is of extraordinary quality, far exceeding ordinary third-tier materials."

If it were someone else, they might use this dragon's reverse scale to forge a superior water-based magical artifact.

But for Shen Xuan, there was an even better use for it.

He used the [Gnawing on All Things] skill to directly gnaw and refine the dragon's reverse scales.

"The spiritual power contained in this dragon's reverse scale is no less than that of the demon dragon's core!"

"This deal was absolutely worth it!"

With this dragon's reverse scale, Shen Xuan made a fortune.

The rest of the treasures are just extras.

Actually, there are quite a few good things inside.

There is a wing bone of a demonic bird, which is an excellent main material for refining flying magic weapons.

There are also a few pieces of tortoise shell, which can be used to craft defensive magical artifacts.

Thinking of this, Shen Xuan's gaze towards the three-tailed tabby cat became more affectionate.

After all, a foodie is quite easy to get along with.

All you need to do is satisfy her appetite.

After the transaction is completed.

The group entered the cave.

There were already some little demons who had prepared spirit wine and spirit meat.

The four people sat facing each other in pairs.

The three-tailed tabby cat took out the arowana on its own and happily began to tear it apart.

He drank a few cups of spirit wine.

Shen Xuan asked about the pioneering team of Medicine God Valley.

"So what if you're a Golden Core cultivator! Our demon race also has powerful beings!"

"Howling Moon Fox said indignantly."

She told Shen Xuan.

Five hundred li beyond Caixia Ridge lies the territory of the Crimson Flame Tiger King.

They learned that the pioneering team from Medicine God Valley was coming.

The Crimson Tiger King has already made an agreement with them to fight together.

"It's nothing more than a three-on-three match. It's the same everywhere else."

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

Ultimately, it comes down to force of will.

Might makes right.

Since the Song Kingdom's sects had limited third-tier spiritual lands, they expanded into the desolate wilderness.

There are many third-tier spiritual lands inside that have not been developed.

However, none of the demon kings approved of having human cultivators as neighbors.

Over time, human cultivators will inevitably shrink their living space.

Even if they can coexist peacefully.

Like Baijiazhai.

They also need to launch beast tides from time to time to reduce the human population.

Otherwise, it will affect the ecosystem of the wilderness.

The number of monsters will decrease day by day, making it difficult to continue.

In the past, the land reclamation efforts of various sects were limited to the outer edges of the wilderness.

It has no effect on the inner areas of this wild wilderness.

But things are different now.

Establish a new stronghold near the Demon King's territory and develop it into a celestial city.

They will definitely clash with the demon kings in the future.

"The Crimson Flame Tiger King? If that's the case, it might be able to contend with a Golden Core cultivator."

Shen Xuan took a sip of the spirit wine and asked curiously, "You know how to use the Tian Ji horse racing strategy?"

Howling Moon Fox was stunned.

Shen Xuan briefly explained the meaning of Tian Ji's horse racing strategy.

If you use your weakest opponent against your strongest opponent, you will lose the first round.

Then the remaining two players each defeated the two weaker opponents.

Howling Moon Fox shook his head: "No."

"The Crimson Flame Tiger King can only fight against Golden Core cultivators."

Shen Xuan understood.

Demon kings are different from human cultivators.

I don't like so many roundabout ways of doing things.

They value status and position very much.

"That's troublesome! You're not absolutely certain of victory."

"Have!"

The three-tailed tabby cat interjected, "If Fellow Daoist Crimson Flame wins one round and Fellow Daoist Howling Moon wins another, it doesn't matter if I lose!"

Howling Moon Fox smacked the three-tailed tabby cat on the head.

"Go eat your fish! Don't disturb my serious discussion with Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and asked, "Why does Fellow Daoist Three-Tailed lack confidence?"

"She's afraid of fire. If we launch a sneak attack, we'll have a better chance of winning."

"Most of the cultivators in Medicine God Valley specialize in fire magic. If we could..."

Shen Xuan fell into deep thought.

He genuinely wanted to help the demon race.

They also came up with ways to increase the chances of the three-tailed tabby cat winning.

“Great King Xiaoyue, I have a method that can help the Three-Tailed King defeat the Fire Master of Medicine God Valley.”

"only……"

Xiaoyuehu was exceptionally intelligent and understood Shen Xuan's meaning.

"This is not a matter for the two of us demons. We should invite King Crimson Flame to come and discuss it together."

"Alright."

The Howling Moon Fox sent out a message.

"King Crimson Flame possesses great supernatural powers. He will arrive at the five hundred li distance quickly. Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment."

"it is good!"

While waiting, Shen Xuan inquired about the Demon Realm.

Previously, the three-tailed tabby cat had emptied all the treasures from its storage bag.

There are some high-grade magic stones and second-tier monsters.

However, there were no particularly rare monsters.

Howling Moon Fox told him that the demonic energy in the Demon Realm was dense, and they had gone there three times, but they had not been able to go deep inside.

There were some gains, but they weren't much.

The vast majority of the harvest was put into the three-tailed tabby cat.

Shen Xuan's heart stirred, and he asked, "Are there any demonic dragons or other true spirit descendants in the Demon Realm?"

"I know!"

The three-tailed tabby cat stuffed fish into its mouth while exclaiming, "There's a demonic dragon inside, and a really powerful one at that."

"I found a very nice dragon scale there."

Shen Xuan was overjoyed.

Soon, an important question came to his mind.

"Even with the two demon kings joining forces, they couldn't defeat that demonic dragon?"

(End of this chapter)