Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 532 Taking the Initiative to Challenge (Seeking Further Subscriptions)

The newly promoted Golden Core cultivator of the Xuantian Sect battled the newly promoted True Core cultivator of the Zhenyi Sect.

If we win, things will be much easier.

If he loses, it won't just be him, the carefree immortal, who loses.

It is the face of the entire Xuantian Sect.

It even affected the morale of all cultivators in the Song Kingdom's sects.

Shen Xuan walked silently to Xuanwen Zhenren's side.

“Fellow Daoist Xianyi, Senior Brother Xiaoyao has important matters to attend to and has no time to deal with such trivial matters.”

The seven rulers of the Song state were allies.

In front of outsiders, it is perfectly reasonable for Shen Xuan to address Xiaoyao Zhenren as his senior brother.

"I have long admired Zhuo Wuyan of the Zhenyi Sect."

Shen Xuan smiled calmly.

"Today is a special day for me, and I am deeply grateful to Fellow Daoist Xianyi for coming in person."

"In a few days, when I have some free time, I will go and experience Master Zhuo's Yuan Magnetic Evil Light Divine Power."

Xianyi Zhenren's body trembled slightly.

His gaze, sharp as lightning, pierced Shen Xuan's face.

The overwhelming spiritual pressure of a Golden Core cultivator descended upon the land.

Shen Xuan waved gently.

It was as if they were chasing away a mosquito.

The spiritual pressure of the Immortal Xianyi vanished instantly.

Shen Xuan smiled, his expression calm and composed.

Xianyi Zhenren gasped in shock.

The newly promoted Golden Core cultivator from the Qingyun Sect was stronger than he had imagined.

I heard that this person also practices body-refining techniques and has achieved considerable success in them.

"Junior Brother Zhuo is in trouble!"

Even so, under the watchful eyes of everyone, in front of guests from the major sects of the Song Kingdom, and the demonic cultivators from the Liang Kingdom who were observing, Master Xianyi absolutely could not show weakness.

"Master Shen, I will surely convey these words to Junior Brother Zhuo in my leisure time."

He came here today to investigate Shen Xuan's true strength and weaknesses.

Since Shen Xuan publicly declared his challenge, there was no need for him to waste his time here.

"Fellow Daoists, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

After saying this, Master Xianyi performed a four-sided salute, then turned and left.

The Core Formation Ceremony continues.

On the other side, the Lost Immortal found the Mysterious Question Immortal and the Blazing Sun Immortal, and through telepathic communication, demanded benefits.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Dao, Fellow Daoist Lie Yang, I have gone to great lengths, even guaranteeing my position as sect leader, to persuade Junior Brother Shen to take action."

"Fellow Daoists, surely you won't let this mess get out of control?"

It's alright if it's Master Xuanwen.

The fact that the carefree immortal of the Xuantian Sect dared not fight was already a matter of fault.

Master Lieyang, however, was a straightforward person.

"Fellow Daoist Lost in the Shadows, stop beating around the bush. Just tell me what you want."

The mysterious master chuckled.

"If Junior Brother Shen loses, I will not take anything."

"If Junior Brother Shen is fortunate enough to win, I only ask for a third-grade high-quality spiritual vein or a third-grade ice spiritual vein as Junior Brother Shen's cultivation ground."

"These conditions aren't unreasonable, are they?"

Master Lieyang retorted, "You might as well just rob us!"

"You still have the nerve to say you're not being unreasonable in front of me! The Golden Sun Sect doesn't even have a single third-tier ice spirit vein! As for third-tier high-grade spirit veins, our Golden Sun Sect is in dire need of them!"

The Lost Immortal didn't take it seriously and looked at the Mysterious Questioning Immortal.

Xuantian Sect was the head of the seven sects of the Song Kingdom.

Shen Xuan of the Qingyun Sect stepped forward to help the Xuantian Sect and the Carefree Immortal out of their predicament.

Master Xuanwen gave a wry smile.

“Fellow Daoist Mizong, the situation of Xuantian Sect is not much better than that of Jinyang Sect.”

"so what?"

The mysterious figure looked displeased.

"Junior Brother Shen rushed to the front line battlefield as soon as he condensed his Golden Core, for the greater good of the Song Kingdom's sect."

"Risking the risk of ruining the elixir and losing my life, I challenged Zhuo Wuyan of Yan. Even if I won, I wouldn't even get a proper training ground?"

"If word gets out, who will still be willing to fight to the death for the Song Dynasty!"

Master Xuanwen and Master Lieyang looked at each other, speechless.

They certainly wouldn't be willing to give up anything that involves the interests of their sect.

However, the words of the Mysterious Master were quite malicious.

The two looked at Shen Xuan.

They had dealt with Shen Xuan before.

Back when the Gan River Secret Realm opened, Shen Xuan stood behind Han Yu Zhenren.

He also used the name of Hanyu Zhenren to participate in the Zhenren Small Meeting and traded a lot of spiritual items for cultivation.

True Immortal Lieyang also traded him a set of immortal armor used by body refiners.

Unexpectedly, forty years have passed.

This person has actually condensed a golden core.

Moreover, he also practiced body-refining techniques.

Ice-based Golden Elixir, True Spirit Dharma Form.

With just these two abilities, he is a top-tier existence among those of the same level.

If there are powerful magical artifacts or special supernatural abilities.

Ordinary people are no match for him.

Now they actually dare to challenge Zhuo Wuyan of the Zhenyi Sect in public.

It should be noted that Zhuo Wuyan is a direct disciple of the True Meaning Sect Master.

On the front lines, several newly promoted cultivators were seriously injured.

The newly promoted True Persons of the Xuantian Sect and the Jinyang Sect were all too powerful to fight.

Shen Xuan's actions must indicate that he was somewhat confident.

Otherwise, the Mysterious Master wouldn't have asked them for benefits.

The Foundation Establishment disciples below the table were fine, as they didn't hear the conversation between Shen Xuan and Xianyi Zhenren.

The VIPs nearby, all of whom were True Core cultivators, heard everything clearly.

Everyone couldn't help but secretly become wary of Shen Xuan.

This person's combat strength is top-notch; he should not be offended.

Otherwise, where would he get the audacity to challenge the True Meaning Sect Master Zhuo Wuyan?

The words have already been spoken.

They'll fight at least once every few months, or at least once a year.

Whether one has the ability or not, the outcome will speak for itself.

Master Xuanwen's expression changed several times as he pondered the matter. Finally, he said to everyone, "Fellow Daoist Mizong, regardless of victory or defeat, the Xuantian Sect will take full responsibility for the matter of Master Shen's Daoist temple."

"very good."

The Mysterious Master pressed further, "Fellow Daoist Xuan Dao, can you represent the Xuan Tian Sect?"

"Rest assured, Master Mizong, the Xuantian Sect will not take responsibility. I will give my dojo to Master Shen."

Upon hearing this, a brief silence fell over the chairman's seat on the high platform.

This also means that Shen Xuan and Zhuo Wuyan are bound to have a battle.

At this moment, Shen Xuan acted as if he hadn't heard anything.

He turned around and said loudly to Master Hanyu and Master Gufeng, "Disciple Shen Xuan has fortunately condensed his core. I humbly request Master Hanyu and Master Gufeng to each bestow a character upon me as my Daoist name." This was his public announcement of his lineage.

Master Gufeng suppressed a laugh and slowly said, "Shen Xuan, you are steady in your actions, plan carefully before acting, and comprehend the mysteries of heaven and earth. I will bestow upon you the title 'Xuan'."

Master Hanyu's face was as cold as ice. He said solemnly, "Shen Xuan, you have inherited the profound skills of my Hanyu Peak and condensed the Ice Technique Golden Core. I bestow upon you the word 'Ice'."

Shen Xuan bowed in gratitude.

"Many thanks to Master Hanyu and Master Gufeng. From now on, I will take Xuanbing as my Daoist name."

The master of the Mysterious Tracks immediately praised it.

"Excellent! True Master Xuanbing should be our role model! Study diligently and cultivate assiduously, condense the Golden Core, and never forget the fundamentals!"

"Everyone must also work hard! Strive to condense your core as soon as possible!"

Offstage, the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Qingyun Sect cheered in unison, their ambitions soaring!

They knew Shen Xuan's background.

He was a rogue cultivator with no family background, who reached the Foundation Establishment stage at an advanced age and started as a nominal disciple.

He overcame numerous obstacles and difficulties, each step leading to a breakthrough, until he finally condensed the golden elixir.

With such an example, many Foundation Establishment disciples of the Qingyun Sect were inspired to strive again and break through to the Core Formation stage.

That's how it is in the cultivation world: strength is paramount, and the strong are respected.

……

The Core Formation Ceremony lasted for a full four hours.

It lasted from dawn until sunset.

Shen Xuan, the newly promoted Golden Core cultivator of the Qingyun Sect, is renowned throughout the surrounding countries.

At this Core Formation Ceremony, Shen Xuan also challenged Master Zhuo of the Yan Kingdom's True Meaning Sect to a duel.

This also adds a lot of legendary color to Shen Xuan.

It should be noted that Master Zhuo won four consecutive battles on the front lines between Yan and Song.

The three major sects, Xuantian Sect, Jinyang Sect, and Shenjian Sect, each dispatched newly promoted True Core cultivators, all of whom suffered defeats.

Moreover, they were all severely injured, tormented to the point of near death by the Yuan Magnetic Evil Light, and their cultivation paths were severed.

Shen Xuan's initiative to challenge Zhuo Wuyan to a duel has become the focus of attention among the cultivators of the Song Kingdom.

The celebration has ended.

The cultivators who participated in the Core Formation Ceremony gradually dispersed.

Demon Lord Wanmeng, accompanied by the other five Demon Lords, secretly visited the Mysterious Immortal.

The message conveyed is very clear.

The Demonic Sect of Liang Kingdom is willing to coexist peacefully with the Daoist Sect of Song Kingdom.

Both sides adhered to the agreement that real people should not act arbitrarily, and tried their best not to escalate the friction between the Song and Liang states.

It maintained neutrality during the clan wars between Yan and Song.

After that, Demon Lord Wanmeng met with Shen Xuan in private.

Hanyu Peak, inside Shen Xuan's cave.

Wanmeng took out two real-life spiritual artifacts and exchanged them for two magical treasures.

She does know how to choose.

They chose the natal demonic weapons of the Demon Lord with Demonic Eyes and the Demon Lord with Blood Shadow: the White Bone Cloak and the Blood Shadow Robe.

What he took out was a jade ruyi and a strangely shaped flying hook.

After the transaction, Wanmeng was overjoyed.

"Shen Lang, look how good Wanmeng is to you! She used a real-life spiritual weapon to exchange for the demonic weapon in your hand!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan was both amused and exasperated.

In theory, a real person's spiritual weapon is indeed more valuable than a demonic weapon.

However, what Wanmeng took out was just an ordinary magical artifact.

What was taken away were the two Demon Lords' natal demonic weapons.

"Then switch it back?"

"never!"

Demon Lord Wanmeng quickly put away the two demonic weapons.

"By the way, Shen Lang, didn't you say you'd help me kill that Ice Fiend Demon Dragon?"

"Let's talk about it in a few days."

The incident in the Netherworld left Shen Xuan with lingering fear.

"Go and gather intelligence first. When I have time, I'll go and kill the Ice Fiend Demon Dragon directly. Once I've killed it, I'll leave without causing any further trouble."

Shen Xuan gave instructions.

"Alright! Don't worry, Shen Lang, Wanmeng will definitely handle this matter well."

Having witnessed Shen Xuan's strength, Wanmeng was full of confidence in killing the Ice Fiend Demon Dragon.

Like Shen Xuan, she didn't want to cause any more trouble.

The two chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan asked, "Wanmeng, why are you so obsessed with that Ice Fiend Dragon?"

Demon Lord Wanmeng sighed softly.

"The side effects of our Hehuan Sect's cultivation techniques become increasingly severe after breaking through to the True Core stage."

"If you can't control it, you can easily be attacked by it and lose your mind."

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

He felt like he'd heard that phrase before.

I thought about it for a moment.

Zhu Yingying also said something similar.

"so?"

"Therefore, one should either cultivate the orthodox Buddhist and Taoist internal vision techniques to suppress the backlash of seductive arts."

"Either use the flesh and blood of the descendants of the true spirit to refine the Blood Demon Pill, and consume it to enhance the power of the soul."

It turned out to be the case.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"Wanmeng, please wait a moment."

He took out a blank jade slip and imprinted the first layer of the "White Bone Observation Inner Vision Method" onto it.

"This is a Buddhist technique that I obtained by chance, called the 'White Bone Contemplation Inner Visualization Method'."

"Try it when you get back. If it works, I can brand the last two layers on."

As for the fourth layer of the Glazed Body, Shen Xuan will not pass it on to her for the time being.

"There is an old friend in the Hehuan Sect named Zhu Yingying. Wanmeng should recognize her; please take care of her as appropriate."

"If the 'White Bone Contemplation Inner Visualization Method' is effective, it can be taught to her."

Demon Lord Wanmeng carefully put away the jade slip, thanked him, and left.

late at night.

The bustling and lively Hanyu Peak during the day is now completely silent.

Shen Xuan walked out of the cave alone.

Outside the door, Master Hanyu walked slowly ahead.

Shen Xuan kept his distance and followed at a leisurely pace.

Then, the two of them transformed into streaks of light and flew to the summit of the main peak of Cold Jade Peak.

Ahead, a man stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky, his face aged and his expression desolate.

"Shen Xuan, do you know who he is?"

Master Hanyu asked in a deep voice.

"Disciple knows."

Shen Xuan looked at this seemingly ordinary old cultivator.

"Junior brother Xuanbing greets senior brother Lingjian."

(End of this chapter)