Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 539 All Waters Converge (Seeking Subscriptions)

"The Great Formation of All Waters Converging to the Source, activate!"

As Master Chongxu shouted, a semi-circular azure water curtain lit up across the entire Starshine Island, with various mysterious runes flowing across it.

This is a high-grade third-tier defensive array, placed on the water veins, mobilizing the water spiritual power within a radius of a thousand miles to form a defensive light shield.

When an ordinary cultivator's supernatural powers strike the defensive light shield, they are dispersed and dissolved by the vast water elemental power, like a mud ox sinking into the sea, unable to be shaken in the slightest.

With a Core Formation cultivator presiding over this formation, it is sufficient to defend against attacks from late-stage Golden Core cultivators.

To set up this formation, Master Chongxu stayed on Starshine Island for a full six months.

It consumed countless array plates and flags.

However, it was all worth it.

From then on, Starshine Island, this third-tier high-grade spiritual island, belonged entirely to True Person Xuanbing of the Azure Cloud Sect.

The island lord's mansion was transformed by Shen Xuan into the Frost Cave, which was then protected and developed into a third-tier ice spirit vein blessed land.

Various illusionary and killing formations were set up around the blessed land.

After the island-protecting formation was completed, Shen Xuan personally escorted Master Chongxu off the island.

"Junior Brother Xuanbing, Starshine Island is isolated overseas. Be cautious and do not be careless."

"Thank you very much, Senior Brother Chongxu. Xuanbing will keep it in mind."

In the past six months, Shen Xuan has issued several orders to the island lord.

The target audience is ordinary mortals on Starshine Island.

There are seven cities and countless villages here, all ruled by the Star King.

In name, they were subject to the mortal royal family of the Song state.

In fact, it is an independent kingdom.

And this Star King is actually a descendant of the Zhao family of Tianmu Mountain from which Canglan Zhenren originated.

Shen Xuan can designate a son of the Shen family to replace him at any time.

However, Shen Xuan did not do that.

He did not replace any ordinary officials.

Instead, he summoned King Starshine and his key advisors for a personal meeting.

As long as they behave themselves, they can continue to enjoy their wealth and luxury.

The power of ordinary mortals depends entirely on the strength of the cultivators behind them.

Shen Xuan was willing to do Canglan Zhenren a favor.

The premise is that it cannot affect the implementation of his policies.

Xinghui Wang and the others, naturally aware of the situation, repeatedly stated that they would obey the island lord's arrangements and would never dare to disobey.

They originated from the Zhao family of Tianmu Mountain and lived in Xinghui Island, a place rich in spiritual energy.

Their descendants are very likely to produce immortal offspring with spiritual roots.

After that, he was able to enter Xinghui Island Marketplace through the Zhao family's connections, continue his life and cultivation, and also give back to the Zhao family.

Limited by their aptitude and talent, many people remain at the Qi Refining stage throughout their entire lives.

For Shen Xuan, it was insignificant.

But for these people, it was like ascending to heaven in one step, embarking on the path to immortality.

In the past six months, Shen Xuan has issued a number of island lord orders.

The Equal Land Distribution Decree acquired all the secular land on Xinghui Island and transferred it to Shen Xuan's private ownership.

Then, the money is distributed equally according to the number of people in an ordinary family.

The tax exemption decree exempted all land taxes and related losses.

The reclamation decree stipulates that land reclaimed by ordinary people shall be managed privately by them for a period of thirty years. After thirty years, the land shall be transferred to the island owner's name and still be managed by the original reclamation person.

Commercial Tax Decree. A commercial tax of one-thirtieth will be levied on all traded goods. Anyone caught evading commercial taxes will be severely punished with hefty fines.

In addition, Shen Xuan also promulgated a series of policies that benefited the people.

Examples include free schools, affordable medical clinics, water conservancy projects, mining and coal extraction, iron smelting and steelmaking, and shipbuilding.

Star Island also encourages ordinary people to practice martial arts and fitness, and to join the army.

In just six months, the mental outlook of ordinary people on Starshine Island has been completely transformed.

They, who had been worn down by life to the point of being like zombies, began to have a glimmer of light in their eyes.

That was the ambition to obtain a better life, to have enough food and clothing in the future, and to continue the lineage.

The policies of ordinary people are merely appetizers.

Shen Xuan returned to the Ice Cave, with Shangguan Yan'er by his side.

After sending out several communication talismans, several streaks of light flew over.

When Zhuang Xueqin, Ding Yijin, Tie Wendao, Lin Jianyue, and Chu Duanlang entered, they all bowed and greeted Shen Xuan, who was seated in the main seat.

"Meet the Island Master!"

This is a Golden Core cultivator from the Qingyun Sect.

Apart from Zhuang Xueqin.

The other four were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to follow Shen Xuan, a blessing they had earned over many lifetimes.

"No need to be polite."

Shen Xuan began assigning tasks.

Lin Zhongyue is in charge of matters related to the spirit fields on Xinghui Island.

Following the practices of the secular world, the spiritual fields were rented out equally to independent cultivators.

It is limited to one's own cultivation, within one's own capacity, and may not be sublet.

The rent is tentatively set at 30% of the usual income.

Lin Zhongyue also plans to organize the spirit planters to cultivate the spiritual land on Xinghui Island.

The island lord's mansion will reward the island lord with a certain amount of spirit stones based on the grade and quantity of the cultivated spirit fields.

Ding Yijin was in charge of managing the five markets on Xinghui Island, one large and four small.

The security situation on Starshine Island is divided into two parts.

Chu Duanlang was in charge of patrolling and defending the area outside the island, commanding warships.

Tie Wendao is in charge of the island's law enforcement team, which is responsible for maintaining public order and apprehending criminals.

Zhuang Xueqin is the deputy island lord, and usually acts as the island lord, responsible for handling various affairs of Xinghui Island.

Shangguan Yan'er was responsible for central communication, coordinating with Zhuang Xueqin and others, and receiving and transmitting information via jade slips.

Shen Xuan has always been hands-off in his use of people.

As long as you do your job well, he will never treat you unfairly.

He emphasized that there is no room for corruption or bribery on Star Island.

If he finds out, he will punish them with swift and decisive action.

At the same time, those who make meritorious contributions will be rewarded with generous incentives.

“Fellow Daoist Weichen, you are the deputy island master and acting island master. These four are all old friends of mine. I do not wish to see anything happen to them.”

Shen Xuan said earnestly.

Zhuang Xueqin immediately bowed in respect.

"Rest assured, Island Master! Wei Chen will certainly live up to your expectations."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"The four of you should also do your jobs well. You can choose a second-tier high-grade spiritual vein on Starshine Island to create a family."

"You must strictly discipline your clansmen and not violate the sect's rules and my laws. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Shen Xuan reprimanded the five men and ordered them to leave the manor to do their work.

As for Shangguan Yan'er, she has already moved into the Ice Cave and become Shen Xuan's concubine.

Su Xue'er quietly withdrew without complaint.

She knew that she was old and her beauty had faded, and her cultivation level was only at the late stage of Qi Refining, so she was somewhat incapable of handling daily affairs.

My husband needs a Foundation Establishment Realm concubine to share his burdens.

Shangguan Yan'er is a very good candidate.

They already have management experience.

They then broke away from the Shangguan family.

Su Xue'er, meanwhile, focused on teaching the children of the Shen family, becoming their great-grandmother.

It can be considered as enjoying family time.

In addition to relaying information from the central command, Shen Xuan also gave Shangguan Yan'er an important task.

That is, to create a spiritual plant garden in the icy cave, and to take care of some precious and special spiritual plants.

Like the Ice Soul Snow Lotus delivered by the three-tailed tabby cat.

There are also some second-tier superior Thunder Sound Bamboo.

In addition, Shen Xuan also introduced her to the Silver Horned Pegasus and the Jade Spirit Clam.

She was responsible for feeding them.

Overall, Shen Xuan was quite satisfied with Starry Island.

He didn't expect Starshine Island to bring him much cultivation resources.

Whether it's spirit rice or spirit plants.

It was insignificant to him.

All he needed was a safe place for spiritual practice.

While I'm at it, I'll also take care of my family and friends.

Now, he has finally settled down.

As long as the Song Kingdom's sect can hold on, he will spend hundreds of years on Starshine Island.

……

In the practice room.

Shen Xuan completed his daily cultivation.

After consolidating his early Golden Core stage, he devoted his time and energy to cultivating the Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation.

In the past six months, he has also refined all the reverse scales of the Overturning Sea Dragon.

On the mysterious jade talisman.

[Talent: Dragon Blood Boiling (Perfected) (896/3200)]

【Daoyun: 561226】

A single reverse scale from a sea-overturning dragon increased the proficiency of [Dragon Blood Boiling] by about 100 points and the Daoist essence by 70,000.

That's equivalent to half a portion of essence and blood, which is quite good.

In Shen Xuan's hands, there is also the demon core and essence blood of the Mountain-Bearing Dragon Turtle, a piece of the Demonic Flood Dragon's reverse scale, and a complete Xuan Yin Demonic Flood Dragon.

So, by this calculation, it can still provide for his needs for ten years of cultivation.

"However, the meat of the dragon and the turtle is being consumed a bit too quickly."

Shen Xuan originally thought that the hundreds of thousands of kilograms of dragon meat and dragon turtle meat would be enough for him to eat for a hundred years.

Little did anyone know that after condensing the Golden Core, the amount of third-tier demon beast meat that could be refined daily through [Gnawing on All Things] instantly increased tenfold.

He can eat 30 jin (15 kg) in one meal.

"No rush, we can eat like this for another thirty years!"

With the help of the mysterious jade talisman and the nine-colored lotus, Shen Xuan was able to refine the spiritual power of demonic beasts and make it his own, just like when he was in the Foundation Establishment stage.

This is much faster than meditation and spiritual practice.

"There is also an Ice Fiend Demon Dragon. Once Demon Lord Wanmeng has found out more about it, we will kill it directly."

Within the Demon Realm, the Golden Spirit Young Master's clone opened a passage to the Demon Realm.

This made Shen Xuan wary.

Xuan Yuan Continent is merely a lower realm of the cultivation world.

Even a Golden Core cultivator faces the constant danger of perishing.

That night, he met with Master Lingjian alone.

At that time, Master Lingjian only said one sentence to him.

"Now that I have achieved the Golden Core stage, my heart is set solely on the Great Dao of the Nascent Soul!"

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

Master Lingjian showed him kindness.

His rival has always been the real-life enigma.

The two are candidates for the next generation of Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Qingyun Sect.

What Xiao Jingsong did back then had nothing to do with him.

In his eyes, there was only the Mysterious Master.

"Far from the sect, far from the battlefields of Yan and Song. Now, I can only rely on myself."

This is also why Shen Xuan invited Master Chongxu and spent a lot of money to reset the island's protective formation.

"With this 'Ten Thousand Waters Converging to the Source' formation, it is enough to withstand a late-stage Golden Core cultivator."

As for Nascent Soul True Monarch, Shen Xuan didn't even consider it.

At this time, he highly agreed with what was said in "Qingxu Zhenren's Random Notes".

"Of wealth, companions, methods, and land, I believe land is of paramount importance. Without spiritual land, a cultivator is like water without a source, unable to make any progress!"

"Cultivation involves absorbing spiritual energy and making it one's own!"

In Shen Xuan's view, spiritual veins, inner cores, demon beast cores, essence blood, demon beast meat, etc., are all sources of refined spiritual energy.

A cultivator is a spiritual being.

The higher one's cultivation level, the more spiritual energy one can compress and store.

Therefore, Nascent Soul True Monarchs generally reside in fourth-tier spiritual lands and rarely venture out.

They would not easily resort to magic to fight.

To them, even the war between the Yan and Song dynasties was nothing more than a minor squabble among ordinary people.

As long as the sect and the fourth-tier spiritual land remain, they will not be fundamentally harmed and will not need to intervene.

"In the entire Qingyun Sect, there is only one fourth-tier spiritual land, Qingyun Peak."

"Therefore, whether it's Senior Brother Lingjian or Senior Brother Mizong, if they want to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, they must at least wait until True Monarch Qingyun's lifespan ends."

"But how much lifespan does True Lord Qingyun have left?"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

Try not to think about the question that he can't answer.

"Besides continuing to refine the demon core essence of the True Spirit Descendant to enhance [Dragon Blood Boiling] and break through to the Divine Power Realm as soon as possible, I also need to replenish my trump card protective methods."

"It's time to prepare new magic charms!"

(End of this chapter)