Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 569 The Heavenly Tribulation Arrives (Please Subscribe)

"All right!"

Shen Xuan did not haggle.

After returning to the Qingyun Sect, he can also issue sect missions.

Ask the Qingyun Sect cultivators to collect some for him.

Such spiritual substances as the Emperor's Dew are already rare.

Even with the combined strength of all the sects in the Song Kingdom, it would be impossible to reach the quantity required by Zi Yunyao.

He was just doing his best.

Shen Xuan's biggest worry was the Golden-Winged Eagle King.

As long as the Golden-Winged Eagle King doesn't interfere.

With his help, Zi Yunyao has a good chance of successfully transcending her tribulation.

Fortunately, True Monarch Qingyun bestowed upon him a projection of spiritual power.

This gave him more confidence.

After the transaction was completed, Shen Xuan declined Wanling Zhenren's offer to stay and returned directly to his sect.

In the Mission Hall, a mission to acquire Imperial Dew is issued.

Originally, it cost 10,000 merit points per bottle.

Shen Xuan's merit points increased directly to 12,000.

For large quantities, you can exchange them for Water-based Foundation Building Pills on a one-to-one basis.

The Water-based Foundation Building Pill is mild in nature and is 30% more expensive than the Fire-based one.

Five months have passed in the blink of an eye.

While waiting, Shen Xuan stayed at Cold Jade Peak and continued to refine the Silver Light Cold Dragon Demon Core.

At this point, half of it had been refined.

[Talent: Proficient in Primordial Ice Spirit Body (6/200)]

【Daoyun: 2475818】

Shen Xuan pondered whether he should add Daoist essence to the [Primordial Ice Spirit Body].

This time, the Great Demon Ziyun is undergoing her tribulation, and the Burning Heart Butterfly King is very likely to come and harass her.

Ice magic is more effective than True Spirit Dharma Form in dealing with these gregarious demonic insects.

"Never mind, just in case, let's upgrade the [Primordial Ice Spirit Body] first!"

2474818, 2473818...

The Daoist rhyme value is measured in thousands and gradually decreases.

And this is only the proficiency stage of the [Primordial Ice Spirit Body].

At the bottleneck stage, it consumed more than 70,000 units of Daoist essence before finally breaking through.

[Talent: Mastery of Primordial Ice Spirit Body (2/400)]

【Daoyun: 2186818】

Having consumed nearly 300,000 Dao Points, the [Primordial Ice Spirit Body] was upgraded to the Mastery stage.

At this point, any further improvement would be in units of two thousand.

Gazing at the ancient, golden characters on the mysterious jade talisman.

Shen Xuan fell into deep thought.

He estimated.

It takes about a million Daoist incantations to reach the minor completion stage.

"Never mind! Let's see how things go first."

The accumulation of Taoist wisdom is not easy.

It is best used when breaking through talent skills.

Normally, through diligent study and practice, and by using various ice techniques, the [Primordial Ice Spirit Body] can also slowly grow.

Moreover, he also possessed half a Cold Dragon Demon Core, a portion of essence blood, and a reverse scale.

After refining these, you should be close to mastering them.

There's no need to waste Daoist points.

"The Burning Sky Butterfly King is merely a high-grade third-tier demonic insect. The true combat strength of this type of demonic insect is not much higher than mine."

Shen Xuan estimated it in his mind.

Although he is currently at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, he is comparable to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm or the late stage of an ordinary True Core realm.

In addition, there is the mutual restraint among the five elements.

Use ice magic to counter the Heavenly Butterfly King's demonic fire magic.

It should be an unbeatable situation.

"It's time to head to Luoxia Lake."

A few days ago, the lightning rod and the spirit-replenishing array were both completed.

He acquired more than twenty bottles of Emperor's Elixir through the acquisition mission issued by the sect.

In total, there were 261 bottles of Imperial Dew.

Shen Xuan has done his best.

Given the immense size of the Purple Essence Demon's true form.

No matter how much imperial dew flows, it's all in vain.

These imperial fluids can only be restored and treated at critical moments.

"I spent more than 20 million spirit stones just on these tribulation-crossing spiritual items."

"This doesn't even include the favors from the Supreme Elder, or the labor costs for Senior Brother Yuyang and Senior Brother Chongxu."

"I'm going to risk my life."

Shen Xuan cast several "Good Fortune and Misfortune Avoidance Techniques" in succession, all of which resulted in "minor misfortune".

As his cultivation level improved, even without using the [Auspicious and Inauspicious Avoidance Technique], Shen Xuan could vaguely sense the danger of this journey.

Now that things have come to this, Shen Xuan can't turn back.

"Wealth is found in danger!"

Shen Xuan gripped the True Monarch Token in his hand, making up his mind.

……

a few days later.

Shen Xuan left the Qingyun Sect, rode the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse, and flew to the desolate Luoxia Lake.

Bon Voyage.

When the Golden Core cultivator released his aura, all the demonic birds actively avoided him.

After flying to the vicinity of Luoxia Lake.

Before them, the milky white, eerie mist grew even thicker, spreading to over a hundred miles beyond the lake.

Shen Xuan put away the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse, protected by the Xuanbing Cold Qi, and flew straight into the demonic mist.

We continued until we reached a small island in the lake.

As Shen Xuan gazed at the decaying Purple Essence Divine Tree, a sudden chill ran through him, and alarm bells rang.

The soul repeatedly issued warnings.

My heart suddenly pounded.

A crimson glint flashed in Shen Xuan's eyes.

In the [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique], a blurry, tall figure appears from behind.

"hiss!"

Shen Xuan gasped.

He possesses the sensory talents of various demonic beasts, making him naturally perceptive.

The other person was only shown from behind and wasn't targeting him.

It gave him a feeling of overwhelming pressure, like Mount Tai pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe.

Terrified, my heart pounded.

"Is this the oppressive aura of a fourth-tier demon emperor?"

Even when facing True Monarch Qingyun, Shen Xuan did not feel such immense pressure.

Of course, this is not to say that True Lord Qingyun is inferior to this person.

It can only be said that this person deliberately released his aura to intimidate those around him.

"Xuanbing, a junior disciple of the Qingyun Sect, greets Senior Ape Emperor!" Shen Xuan bowed respectfully and introduced himself.

The man slowly turned around.

What came into view was a towering man with arms that reached past his knees, high eyebrows and deep-set eyes, a face with distinct features, and golden light flashing in his eyes, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

"So you are Xuan Bing, the human cultivator invited by Zi Yun?"

"Yes! Junior Xuan Bing."

A divine sense descended upon Shen Xuan, heavy as a mountain.

"Not bad, Ice Magic Golden Core."

However, the Divine Power Ape King's expression soon changed slightly.

"Huh, why is the bloodline in your body so mottled?"

"Are you a body refiner?"

Shen Xuan replied respectfully, "This junior also practices body-refining techniques."

"A Body Refiner at the Dharma Aspect Realm is indeed rare. What is your connection with Bai Family Village?"

"The body-refining technique I cultivate is the [Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation] bestowed upon me by Brother Bai."

"Judging from your bloodline, it seems to be the manifestation of a divine dragon?"

"Exactly."

"Hehe, wait a minute, you'd better be careful. That eagle demon loves to eat the descendants of dragons."

Shen Xuan was completely speechless at these words.

He was thinking to himself.

This powerful ape king, a dignified demon king, was actually sowing discord behind the scenes.

He had no desire to provoke the Golden-Winged Eagle King.

Seeing Shen Xuan remain silent, the Divine Power Ape King withdrew its divine sense.

"Zi Yun has been praising you highly. Let's go, let's go together. Let me see what you're capable of that gives him such confidence!"

"Yes."

The two arrived in front of the Purple Essence Divine Tree.

"Shen Xuan, you've arrived!"

The voice of the Great Demon Ziyun carried a hint of joy.

"Senior Ziyun, how many more days are left before you undergo your tribulation?"

"It'll probably only be these last ten days or so."

Shen Xuan first took out a lightning rod that was ten feet long.

"This is the lightning-resistant treasure you crafted for me?"

In the mortal world, there have long been things that protect against lightning.

However, they are mostly installed on tall iron towers in the form of iron fish, iron rods, or chiwen (a type of mythical beast).

A ten-zhang-long metal needle like Shen Xuan's, which is pointed at the top and thick at the bottom, is extremely rare.

Shen Xuan flew to the top of the Purple Essence Divine Tree and installed the lightning rod into the main trunk of the tree canopy.

"Senior Ziyun, I'll unleash a lightning attack; you can experience the effect."

Shen Xuan secretly made a hand seal and unleashed a [Wrath of the Thunder God].

A bolt of lightning, over a hundred feet long, flashed across the sky, like a terrifying serpent capable of destroying everything, and struck the Purple Essence Divine Tree.

However, the lightning rod, made of copper and gold, suddenly emitted a dazzling light from its tip, drawing in a hundred-foot-long bolt of lightning like a whale sucking in water.

At this point, over 99% of the lightning current is absorbed by the lightning rod.

Less than one percent of the lightning current remained, directly hitting the Purple Essence Divine Tree.

After the lightning rod was used, the violent lightning current became much calmer.

The bronze rod hissed and crackled, arcs of electricity swirled around it, and lightning flashed brightly.

After being guided by the lightning rod, the violent lightning current subsided considerably before flowing back into the Purple Essence Divine Tree.

"This……"

Feeling the lightning current flowing through its body, the Great Demon Ziyun was surprised to find that its power was not as fierce and domineering as it seemed.

That violent, destructive power that annihilated all life was greatly weakened.

"Senior Ziyun, would you like to try my lightning technique, which strikes your body directly without using a lightning rod?"

"No need! I can feel it. This lightning rod is indeed effective."

"The Great Demon Ziyun said calmly."

Then, Shen Xuan took out the array jade slip and more than a dozen array plates and flags, and began to set up the spirit replenishment array.

With guidance from the jade slip of the True Man Chongxu on setting up the formation, and being a second-tier high-grade formation master himself, Shen Xuan was able to achieve this.

He set up the spirit-guiding array in just one hour.

Each of the sixteen array flags was placed with ten high-grade wood spirit stones.

At the core of the formation, an additional 840 high-grade wood spirit stones were added.

With full power, all one thousand wood spirit stones can be converted into wood spirit energy within a few breaths.

After doing all this, Shen Xuan took out another two hundred and sixty bottles of Emperor's Essence.

"I've swept away all the Imperial Essence reserves of the entire Song Kingdom's sects. That's all. Senior Ziyun, use it sparingly."

Shen Xuan said with a solemn expression.

"Yes. Shen Xuan, you really put your heart into it."

The Great Demon of Purple Essence said in a deep voice, "Divine Power Ape King, if I fail to transcend the tribulation and perish, I will give my ten-thousand-year-old Purple Essence Tree Heart to Shen Xuan as payment for his assistance this time. Please bear witness."

The Divine Ape King slowly nodded: "Alright!"

Everything is ready; all that remains is for the heavenly tribulation to arrive.

Shen Xuan was a thousand feet away from the Purple Essence Divine Tree.

He certainly didn't want to be caught in the lightning strike.

The Purple Essence Divine Tree began to concentrate on its cultivation, releasing its aura.

As a result, the heavenly tribulation will arrive earlier than expected.

"Three days from now, the Heavenly Tribulation will arrive. I will trouble the Divine Power Ape King to protect me!"

The Divine Ape King sat cross-legged, his face calm.

"Three days? That's quite fast!"

The Divine Ape King closed his eyes and regulated his breathing.

Shen Xuan followed suit, sitting cross-legged and adjusting his breathing to regulate his physical condition.

Soon, three days passed.

On the fourth day, as the sun rose and its first golden rays were just beginning to appear...

The Divine Ape King and Shen Xuan opened their eyes at the same time.

The heavenly tribulation is coming!

In an instant, the sky and clouds changed dramatically.

Countless heavenly tribulation clouds appeared out of nowhere, obscuring the sun.

The world was filled with oppressive, oppressive force.

Shen Xuan was secretly amazed.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a spectacular sight.

This extraordinary celestial phenomenon defied his common sense.

He had previously summoned heavenly lightning atop Little Lonely Peak.

However, Lei Yun at this time was completely different from before.

Even though he was thousands of feet away from the Purple Essence Divine Tree and possessed the [Absolute Lightning Dao Body], he could still feel waves of palpitations in his heart.

That was fear of the divine lightning of heavenly tribulation.

"Therefore, the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning is very different from ordinary Heavenly Lightning!"

"To some extent, it is a manifestation of the will of Heaven. The power of the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning far surpasses that of ordinary Heavenly Lightning!"

Above Luoxia Lake, the heavenly tribulation clouds churned violently, with countless thick, azure lightning bolts winding and swirling.

A deafening roar of thunder resounded.

A faint, indistinct lightning grid forms, enveloping the entire island in the lake.

(End of this chapter)