Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 563 The Wish of an Old Friend

Chapter 563 The Wish of an Old Friend (Seeking Subscriptions)

The clan war waged by the Yan state against the Song state has finally come to an end.

This time, the negotiations went exceptionally smoothly.

Apart from the Medicine God Valley territory and the dozen or so prefectures and counties on the border between Yan and Song, the five sects of Yan withdrew from the rest of their territories.

The once unstoppable army of cultivators from the Yan Kingdom sects retreated completely.

The withdrawal was extremely hasty; the official ceasefire agreement between the two countries had not yet been signed, and most of the cultivators returned to their respective sects in the Yan Kingdom.

The battle situation changed so quickly that the cultivators from both Yan and Song were caught off guard.

In particular, some Song Dynasty cultivator families and independent cultivators who had defected to Yan State quickly abandoned their spiritual lands and family businesses and fled into Yan State after hearing the news.

If you are even slightly slow, you will be captured by the six kings of Song and face certain death.

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Loyal cultivators and independent practitioners of the six sects of the Song Kingdom are rewarded according to their merits, and can exchange their merits for second-tier spiritual lands, foundation-building pills, magic treasures, and so on.

The more than thirty-year-long war between the sects of Yan and Song was marked by the emergence of six reclusive geniuses.

Going back further, we have the story of Xuanbing Zhenren of Qingyun Sect defeating Huidao Zhenren of Badao Sect in a battle of magic.

At this time, the name of Master Xuanbing of Qingyun Sect was on par with that of Master Tianxing of Xuantian Sect, Master Haoyang of Jinyang Sect, and Fairy Mengdie of Shenjian Sect.

To become a new generation of outstanding talents in the Song Dynasty.

His reputation subtly surpassed that of others.

Peace was restored between the states of Yan and Song.

However, things are far from as simple as they seem.

Immediately afterwards, the six rulers of Song and the six rulers of Liang were to coordinate and pay the mediation fee.

The Qingyun Sect is connected to the Corpse Refining Sect.

Secretly, they handed over the remains of some dead cultivators to the Corpse Refining Sect.

Of course, the vast majority of these cultivators were from cultivation families or were independent cultivators.

Only the remains of a very few destitute disciples from various sects would be handed over to the Corpse Refining Sect.

All of this has nothing to do with Shen Xuan.

However, a rumor in the State of Song spread far and wide.

Xuanbing Zhenren of Xinghui Island not only cultivated body-refining techniques, but was also the number one body-refining master in the Song Kingdom.

This greatly boosted the morale of the body-refining practitioners in the Song Kingdom.

They saw hope in practicing body-refining techniques.

A mastery of body refinement can surpass even the Golden Core stage!
Shen Xuan became someone that body cultivators looked up to.

……

Starry Island, Ice Cave, Training Room.

Shen Xuan examined the intelligence jade slips one by one.

According to the latest intelligence, the sects of Yan and Song signed a ceasefire agreement in the presence of the sects of Liang.

Based on past experience, this ceasefire should last for about fifty years.

This is precisely the time when the next batch of Core Formation seeds will rise and attempt to reach Core Formation.

"Fifty years is enough time for me to break through to the Divine Power Realm!"

Even without any third-tier divine dragon descendant demon core essence blood.

Relying solely on diligent study and practice will burn away some of your lifespan.

It's no wonder that [Dragon Blood Boiling] can reach its maximum value and break through to the Divine Power Realm.

A body refiner at the Divine Power Realm is equivalent to a fourth-tier cultivator.

Against a third-tier cultivator, even one in the late Golden Core stage, it's a crushing defeat of a much larger realm.

Shen Xuan handed over the affairs on Xinghui Island to Zhuang Xueqin and others.

The task of alchemy was entrusted to Li Ruyi, Ding Qingfeng, and Shangguan Mingyue.

He wrote a letter to Wanmeng, the Demon Lord of the Hehuan Sect, asking her to come to Xinghui Island to discuss important matters.

Afterwards, he went into seclusion to devote himself to spiritual practice.

……

Two months later.

Demon Lord Wanmeng arrived at Starshine Island.

Inside the secret room.

Shen Xuan directly inquired about the passage to the Demon Realm in the Yan Kingdom.

Demon Lord Wanmeng told him that the demon realm passages in Yan Kingdom have always existed and are quite numerous.

According to information obtained by the Hehuan Sect, there are over a hundred demonic passages throughout the Yan Kingdom.

These passages to the demon realm have always been sealed by the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Yan Kingdom.

However, in recent years, the seal on the demon realm passage has gradually shown signs of weakening.

"No wonder the five clans of Yan retreated so quickly!"

Shen Xuan suddenly realized.

The state of Yan was the foundation of their power.

With their foundation lost, these cultivators who invaded the Song Kingdom became rootless duckweed.

Shen Xuan asked, "Why doesn't the Nascent Soul True Monarch of Yan Kingdom reinforce the seal on the Demon Realm passage?"

Demon Lord Wanmeng pondered for a moment and said, "We've analyzed it, and there are only two possible reasons. One is that the Nascent Soul True Monarch didn't reinforce the seal. The other is that even if the Nascent Soul True Monarch reinforced the seal, it wouldn't be of any use."

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

"No way!"

Demon Lord Wanmeng gently shook her head.

Yes. The latter reason is more likely.

Shen Xuan recalled what the young master of the Golden Spirit Clan had said in the Demon Realm.

The entire Xuan Yuan Continent is merely a lower realm.

In the Demon Realm, they were assigned to the Golden Spirit Clan.

"How is the State of Yan now?"

"Fortunately. The dozen or so demonic passages were filled with demonic beasts, and no demon god avatars appeared."

"There are quite a few third-tier magical beasts, ferocious and violent, that have devoured many cultivators and mortals. Ultimately, however, their intelligence is unclear, and they are no match for the five sects of Yan Kingdom."

Demon Lord Wanmeng said with a smile, "Does Master Shen want Wanmeng to make a trip to the Yan Kingdom to trade some demon dragon cores and blood essence?"

"Not bad!"

Shen Xuan did not deny it.

He was the public enemy of the entire Yan state's sects.

Going to the State of Yan is like a lamb entering a tiger's den.

The Demon Lord Wanmeng is different.

The Hehuan Sect is the number one demonic sect in Liang Kingdom, surrounded by numerous external forces, and has always remained neutral.

The true masters of the Yan Kingdom's sects will not target Demon Lord Wanmeng.

"Any descendant of a third-tier divine dragon is acceptable; only demon cores, essence blood, and reverse scales are traded. Ice attribute is preferred, but water and fire attributes are also acceptable."

"Fire elemental damage is also acceptable?"

Demon Lord Wanmeng asked with some surprise.

"Don't ask so many questions. As long as there is goods, spiritual weapons, demonic weapons, blood demon pills, longevity pills, and some dragon materials, such as dragon horns, dragon tendons, and dragon claws, are all available for trade."

Shen Xuan said in a deep voice, "Wanmeng, I will not treat you unfairly."

"Alright. I'll make preparations. In a while, Wanmeng will make a trip to Liang Kingdom."

Let’s finish talking about business.

Shen Xuan kept Wanmeng, the Demon Lord, drinking wine and sipping tea.

When Wanmeng Demon Lord saw Qin Yuehan, her eyes darted around uncertainly.

Don't know what to think.

The following day, Shen Xuan personally escorted Demon Lord Wanmeng off the island.

"Master Hanyue is quite good."

"Unfortunately, it's just a fake pill."

"Wanmeng Demon Lord said with a hint of jealousy."

Shen Xuan smiled but didn't say anything.

……

On Starshine Island.

Shen Xuan returned to a peaceful life.

Occasionally, he would spar with Qin Yuehan, which brought him great joy.

I spend most of my time on spiritual practice.

He fought against Master Hui Dao.

Make him realize his own shortcomings.

At this moment, the portal to the demon realm in the Yan Kingdom opened, and many demonic beasts poured out. This was good news for him.

Unfortunately, there are no Tier 3 water demons near Starshine Island.

If you swim further out to sea, you might encounter a fourth-tier demon emperor.

Shen Xuan could only hunt down some second-tier water monsters.

It's not very useful to him.

In his spare time, Shen Xuan would browse through various cultivation classics.

Learn about the geography, various strange tales and events related to cultivation, and local specialties of the surrounding areas, including the states of Song, Liang, Yan, and Lu.

Overall, the State of Song remained relatively stable.

I waited for two months.

There has been no news from Demon Lord Wanmeng.

Shen Xuan saw that Starshine Island was stable.

He simply had Li Ruyi impersonate him, and after explaining things to Qin Yuehan and Zhuang Xueqin, he took Qianzhu Jushi and Lin Zhuying's urn to the Lin family at Wohu Ridge.

Unbeknownst to him, he had spent more than a decade on Starshine Island.

Quiet and thoughtful.

I will also fulfill my promise to Layman Qianzhu.

……

Shen Xuan went directly to the Lin family's territory.

He was going to open Lin Junxing's tomb and place the urns containing the ashes of Qianzhu Jushi and Lin Zhuying inside.

Both out of courtesy and reason, we should inform the head of the Lin family.

Shen Xuan stood outside the Lin family's main formation and sent a message directly.

"Is Fellow Daoist Lin Xingye here? Xuan Bing from the Qingyun Sect is here to visit!"

The sound echoed throughout the entire Lin family estate.

Soon, the array's mist dissipated, and a Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the array rushed over.

"This humble old man, Lin Xingcheng, greets True Person Xuanbing!"

As soon as Lin Xingcheng arrived, he was about to kneel and pay his respects.

"No need to be polite."

Shen Xuan flicked his sleeve slightly, stopping Lin Xingcheng from kneeling.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, do you still remember Xuanbing?"

"I remember! Master Xuanbing's extraordinary talent has never been forgotten by this old man!"

"hehe."

Shen Xuan remained noncommittal.

Back then, he still owed a favor to Master Wuchen, the city lord of Yunyuan Immortal City.

Only then did they arrive at the Lin family's residence in Wohu Mountain, where they explored the Azure Spirit Realm with Hermit Qianzhu, picked the superior Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, the Worry-Free Fruit, and helped Lin Zhuying establish her foundation.

"Where is Patriarch Lin?"

"My cousin will be here soon! Please come in, True Immortal Xuanbing! This old man will show you the way!"

Shen Xuan followed Lin Xingcheng into the Lin family's territory.

Along the way, all the cultivators of the Lin family performed the ritual of kneeling and bowing.

This time, Shen Xuan did not stop him.

He was a Golden Core True Person from a top-tier sect in the Song Kingdom.

It was an immense blessing for them to be able to meet the Lin family cultivators.

They had only walked a dozen or so miles.

Two streaks of light flew over.

They landed ahead, revealing their form.

It was Lin Xingye, the head of the Lin family, who laid the foundation for the Lin family, and Lin Xingping.

The two quickly bowed in greeting.

"Lin Xingye (Lin Xingping) has met Master Xuanbing."

After accepting the greeting, Shen Xuan said solemnly, "Let's find a quiet place. I have something to say to you."

After a while.

Inside a secret room in the Lin family's main residence.

Shen Xuan glanced at it.

The once-prominent cultivation clan now exudes a sense of desolation, as if its former glory has faded.

Lin Xingye, the head of the Lin family, and Lin Xingping and Lin Xingcheng, both Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Lin family, are all very old, and their cultivation levels have stagnated at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Despite their forced smiles, all three wore expressions of weariness and sorrow that were hard to conceal.

Shen Xuan asked about the reason for Lin Zhuying's death.

Actually, it's very simple.

Unable to resist the Overlord Blade Sect, the Xuanzhu Sect submitted to the Overlord Blade Sect's army of cultivators.

To this end, the Xuanzhu Sect selected a group of young Foundation Establishment female cultivators to sing and dance, accompanying the high-level cultivators of the Badao Sect.

Zhao Mingde was among them.

As luck would have it, he took a liking to Lin Zhuying at first glance.

Lin Zhuying was naturally aloof and proud.

They were already very reluctant to be offered a dance before the banquet.

How could she possibly stoop to serve Zhao Mingde?

Zhao Mingde had drunk quite a bit of spirit wine and was rather tipsy.

He was furious when Lin Zhuying embarrassed him in front of everyone.

At the banquet, he unleashed his magical sword and cleaved Lin Zhuying in two, killing her instantly.

Zhao Mingde's actions were also intended to establish his authority in front of the Xuanzhu Sect Master.

Forced by the reputation of Master Hui Dao of the Overlord Blade Sect, none of the True Men of the Mysterious Bamboo Sect dared to stop him.

At that time, Layman Qianzhu was out on a sect mission and was not present.

By the time she rushed back, her daughter had long since passed away.

The Hermit of Thousand Bamboo remained silent and patient.

After Master Huidao and Master Lingjian were injured in their battle.

Qianzhu Jushi learned that Zhao Mingde was acquiring Lei Jie Hanbing.

This spiritual item helps Master Hui Dao heal his injuries.

She seized the opportunity and appeared to snatch the item during Zhao Mingde's transaction.

After succeeding, Zhao Mingde pursued relentlessly.

A third-tier warship arrived, and my senior brother, Master Mingyi, came to my aid.

That led to what happened next.

After a few words of reflection, Shen Xuan explained his purpose.

The urns containing the ashes of Qianzhu Jushi and Lin Zhuying should be placed next to Lin Junxing.

The Lin family head readily agreed.

The three accompanied Shen Xuan to the ancestral land behind the Lin family mountain, where they found Lin Junxing's tomb.

Shen Xuan personally opened the cemetery and placed the urns containing the ashes of Qianzhu Jushi and Lin Zhuying to the left and right of Lin Junxing's urn.

"In this way, the three of you can be considered a family reunion!"

Shen Xuan sighed softly.

Behind him, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Lin family all wore expressions of grief.

Lin Zhuying is a rare genius in the Lin family.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he joined the Xuanzhu Sect.

Originally, under the cultivation of his mother, the hermit Qianzhu, it was very likely that a false elixir would condense.

Her death not only enraged Qianzhu Jushi, who drew his sword.

This also led to the decline of the Lin family of Wohushan.

Shen Xuan looked at Lin Junxing's grave.

Does Lin Junxing have any descendants?

The head of the Lin family quickly replied, "Junxing has not yet been betrothed or married."

Shen Xuan nodded.