Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 578 A Glorious Era of Stars (Seeking Subscriptions)

Time flies by.

Two years later.

Starry Island, Ice Cave.

In the training room, Shen Xuan finished refining the last bit of the Silver Light Cold Dragon's Reverse Scale.

On the mysterious jade talisman.

[Talent: Minor Completion of Primordial Ice Spirit Body (328/400)]

【Daoyun: 2593626】

【Shouyuan: 179/1099】

"His lifespan has been reduced by four years, falling below one thousand one hundred!"

This is a side effect of using [Dragon Blood Boiling].

Whether it's fighting or arduous cultivation, stimulating the [Dragon Blood Boiling] to its limit will consume some of your lifespan.

"We've used up all the divine dragon descendant artifacts!"

Shen Xuan gazed thoughtfully at the small golden characters flashing on the mysterious jade talisman.

Over the years, intelligence has been continuously transmitted from the Yan state.

The demonic passage in the Yan Kingdom has not been sealed to this day.

Instead of decreasing, there is a growing trend of increasing numbers of them.

All sorts of magical beasts appeared one after another.

The five rulers of Yan were exhausted and overwhelmed with problems.

Although no demon god has yet emerged from the demon realm passage.

However, there were simply too many monsters to eliminate them all.

The interior of the five major sects is still alright.

With high-level cultivators in charge and the city's protective array in place, order can still be maintained.

In remote areas, monsters have become rampant.

Within the Yan Kingdom, many independent cultivators and small cultivation families migrated to neighboring countries in order to survive.

The State of Song, which borders the State of Yan, became the preferred destination.

"Why is there no news about Demon Lord Wanmeng?"

Three years ago, Shen Xuan asked Demon Lord Wanmeng to go to Yan Kingdom to purchase the demon core, essence blood, and reverse scale of a third-tier magical beast.

So far no news.

Not even a secret letter arrived.

Shen Xuan released his demonic eye from the forbidden jade box.

"Congratulations, Master Shen, on condensing your Golden Core!"

As soon as the Demon Eye appeared, she said with a smile.

This demonic eye is a manifestation of the divine power of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord of the Yin Sha Sect.

Shen Xuan, using the pseudonym Xuanbing Zhenren, defeated Hui Dao Zhenren, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Zhenyi Sect, and his fame resounded throughout the nations.

The Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord was in the intelligence business, so it was impossible that he hadn't heard about it.

At this moment, the Demon Eye's attitude towards Shen Xuan was incredibly respectful.

Villains fear power but not virtue.

Shen Xuan asked, "Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord, may I ask you? How is Wanmeng Demon Lord of the Joyful Union Sect doing now?"

"Demon Lord Wanmeng?"

The magic eye spun around a few times.

"This, Master Shen, I have only heard about it, it may not be accurate."

"But it doesn't matter."

"It seems that Demon Lord Wanmeng is trapped in the Yan Kingdom. I do not know the specifics."

"Is there any danger to your life?"

"Probably not. After all, she is a young demon lord whom the Hehuan Sect is focusing on cultivating."

After thinking for a moment, Demon Eye continued, "Master Shen, there's no need to worry. The Demon Lord Mingyu of the Hehuan Sect has already set off for Yan Kingdom."

"Demon Lord Mingyu?"

"Master Shen doesn't recognize this person? Demon Lord Mingyu is Demon Lord Wanmeng's master, a Saint-level Demon Lord who has condensed her core for a hundred years!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

The Holy Pill Demon Lord is equivalent to a Golden Core True Person.

Its demonic core, once it reaches a state of perfection, holds the hope of condensing a demonic infant.

Since the sects of Song and Liang formed an alliance, Shen Xuan did not go to the Yin Sha Sect to cause trouble for the Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord.

Having imprisoned the demonic eye for over a decade, Shen Xuan was somewhat disheartened.

"Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord, our grudges are settled. Tomorrow I will return this demonic eye to you."

"do not!"

The demonic eyes bowed as if they were human.

“Master Shen, this demonic eye of mine is willing to serve by your side.”

Shen Xuan was somewhat surprised.

"Oh, what do you intend to do?"

"Master Shen, please don't misunderstand! I have a reputation for intelligence gathering and have always been highly reputable. Master Shen will definitely find this useful."

Shen Xuan thought about it and realized that there was some truth to it.

With Demon Lord Wanmeng missing, he also needs a demon cultivator who can be brought to the forefront to gather information about Liang and Yan.

The Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord is a good candidate.

"what do you want?"

"Demon soldiers, demon stones, and demonic creatures at the Core Formation stage. I'm gathering intelligence for Master Shen. Master Shen can decide on the price."

"let me consider it."

Shen Xuan put the Demon Eye into the restricted jade box.

That’s a good suggestion.

There's no need to rush; let's temper the Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord's aura for now.

"With her master taking action, Demon Lord Wanmeng has nothing to worry about."

Those who reach the level of True Demon Kings and Demon Lords possess extremely strong vitality.

The Hehuan Sect is the number one demonic sect in Liang Kingdom, and Demon Lord Wanmeng has an extraordinary background.

Under normal circumstances, even when faced with a formidable enemy, they would not directly resort to killing.

Given Shen Xuan's current cultivation level, it's impossible for him to risk his life in the Yan Kingdom.

Upon opening the jade door of the training room, Shangguan Yan'er handed over a stack of visiting cards.

Shen Xuan scanned the area briefly with his divine sense and returned it all to Shangguan Yan'er.

"Let the madam handle this."

On the surface, Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan address each other as senior and junior brothers and sisters.

In private, Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan are a couple living together.

After Qin Yuehan became the acting island master of Xinghui Island.

Like an innocent child who has found a beloved toy, he is endlessly delighted.

Qin Yuehan awakened the power-giving talent within the Qin family bloodline, immersing herself in a pleasure that defies description.

He became excited, radiant, confident, and proud.

Shen Xuan had no good solution to this, so he could only let it be.

As long as she's happy.

After all, Qin Yuehan was only a pseudo-Dan cultivator, her path to immortality severed.

In fact, it wasn't just Qin Yuehan.

The same applies to Shangguan Yan'er.

"So, power is the best nourishment for a woman?"

Shen Xuan mentally complained.

Qin Yuehan's power, in the final analysis, still stems from Shen Xuan's strength.

In the past two years, Xinghui Island has undergone rapid and dramatic development.

Shen Xuan walked out of the icy cave.

A thousand feet away, there is the Purple Divine Tree, teeming with life and enveloped in a purple aura.

Master Changchun and Master Chongxu, along with their eleven disciples, spent a full year successfully transplanting this top-grade third-tier Purple Essence Divine Tree onto the core spiritual vein of Starshine Island.

Now, only one year has passed. The Purple Essence Divine Tree has sprouted countless pale purple new branches, its leaves as translucent as purple jade, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon.

Master Changchun and Master Chongxu put a lot of effort into this Purple Essence Divine Tree.

Shen Xuan also spent a lot of money.

At this moment, the Purple Essence Divine Tree and the core spiritual vein of Starshine Island formed a perfect closed loop.

The Purple Spirit Tree grows with the help of the Water Spirit Vein, and the purple spiritual energy it emits nourishes the Water Spirit Vein, complementing each other.

The protective formation of Starshine Island was originally powered by a third-grade high-quality water spiritual vein and was called the "Ten Thousand Waters Converging Formation".

Master Chongxu personally modified it, incorporating the spiritual power of the Purple Essence Divine Wood, transforming it into the "Water and Wood Heavenly Splendor Array" with dual water and wood attributes.

When the grand formation was activated, the azure water elemental power and the deep purple wood elemental power intertwined to form a huge spiritual shield that enveloped the entire Starshine Island.

The source of spiritual power has changed from a single core of the Water Spirit Vein to a dual core of the Water Spirit Vein and the Purple Essence Tree, greatly enhancing its defensive capabilities.

The appearance of the Purple Essence Divine Tree on Starshine Island shocked the entire Song Kingdom.

Subsequently, a steady stream of wood-based cultivators, presenting visiting cards and requesting to solidify their spiritual bodies on Starshine Island, arrived.

The vast majority of these sect disciples were Foundation Establishment cultivators from the six major sects of the Song Kingdom.

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, solidifying their spiritual body is a matter of life and death.

Originally, some of them would have ventured to the desolate Sunset Island.

Now, the Purple Essence Divine Tree there has undergone tribulation and transformed into a new Purple Essence Immortal City, exclusively for trade by demon kings of the demon race, cultivators of Starshine Island, and merchants of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

Yingxia Lake has been designated a restricted area, perpetually filled with a dense demonic aura and containing multiple illusion arrays, and is no longer open to human cultivators.

The newly promoted Wood-based Foundation Establishment cultivators from the six sects of the Song Kingdom had no choice but to come to Starshine Island, present their visiting cards, and seek various avenues to wait in line.

It's not just the Purple Sacred Tree.

What truly brought prosperity to Starshine Island was the various cultivation industries brought about by the trade with the demon race.

Under Shen Xuan's guidance, Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Mingyue worked day and night to refine Beast Essence Pills.

Monsters have powerful bodies and are immune to poisons, so the more Beast Essence Pills the better.

Li Ruyi's Blood Tempering Pill, which purifies bloodlines, is now a staple elixir for the Demon King of the Wilderness.

In addition, the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce acquired a large number of second-hand magical artifacts, talismans, and other human spiritual items, and sold them to the demon race of the Wilderness Plains at high prices.

We purchase various local specialties, medicinal herbs, spiritual plants, and primary minerals from them in the wilderness.

As agreed, all traded goods from the Wilderness must first enter the Starshine Island warehouse.

The primary ore is processed on Xinghui Island and then sold by the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

The remaining spiritual herbs and plants will also be screened by Starshine Island.

Plants suitable for planting on Starshine Island were transplanted by Lin Zhongyue and the island's plant masters.

On Starshine Island now, many more weapon-refining workshops, spirit plant gardens, alchemy rooms, and monster meat restaurants have been added.

At the port, the shipyard was taking shape and began to manufacture small spirit boats.

It's no exaggeration to say that Xinghui Island has become a fairyland on the sea, expanding at an unprecedented speed.

The value of residency on Xinghui Island has skyrocketed, reaching exorbitant prices.

Having a Starshine Island residency grants access to various affordable cultivation resources.

Cultivation academies, affordable medical clinics, priority leasing, rent reductions, and so on, mean that there are endless possibilities for one's descendants' path to enlightenment.

Back then, the True Meaning Sect invaded Starshine Island.

A small number of cultivators abandoned the island and left.

Now, they are filled with regret.

Even the eligibility to apply for Xinghui Island residency has been revoked.

Those cultivators who remained were now all smiles.

According to regulations, a cultivator with a Starshine Island household registration can sponsor three households.

These guarantee slots have been speculated up to thousands of spirit stones.

"As long as there's profit to be made, even if it means being treated like cattle or horses, the rogue cultivators will fight tooth and nail for it!"

"Offspring will always be their Achilles' heel."

Shen Xuan sighed.

I sit cross-legged and watch the clouds rise.

To perceive the essence of the mortal world, the myriad aspects of life, and the impermanence of things.

A few days later.

Shen Xuan opened his eyes.

It's dusk.

In the Starry City, lights twinkle, creating a dazzling and magnificent scene.

"The war between Yan and Song has ended, and Song and Liang have formed an alliance. As long as one does not put oneself in danger, one can cultivate steadily."

"With my current combat strength, I can protect myself without any worries if I am below the Nascent Soul stage."

“The divine dragon’s offspring and spiritual creatures should be dealt with slowly and patiently, without being too hasty.”

"I can use my spare time to improve my fire elemental root."

After figuring out his next steps, Shen Xuan felt refreshed and got up to return to the Ice Cave.

There are currently no dragon descendant spirit objects.

But he has a long lifespan and can plan slowly.

"Today my thoughts are clear, and I should celebrate!"

"The princess is becoming more and more arrogant; she needs to be properly disciplined."

“Shangguan Yan’er has become arrogant; we need to make her realize her shortcomings.”

Thinking about the fitness activities to be held that evening, a smile appeared on Shen Xuan's lips.

……

late at night.

bedroom.

After the great battle, everything was in ruins.

The floor was littered with women's personal items.

A moon-white fairy dress, a pale yellow fairy dress, a pink bib, a silk undergarment, pure white stockings...

Shen Xuan lay on the soft bed, a smile still lingering on his face.

A faint, delicate fragrance, pure and cool like a snow lotus, and tender like a magnolia.

Qin Yuehan had completely lost her queenly demeanor.

At this moment, she had her jade-like arm around Shen Xuan, her pretty face resting on his chest, looking utterly exhausted.

On the other side, Shangguan Yan'er thoughtfully found a moon-white fairy dress and covered Qin Yuehan's naked body with it.

He glanced at Qin Yuehan cautiously.

She slowly rested her head on Shen Xuan's arm.

Seeing that neither of them objected, Shangguan Yan'er closed her eyes with peace of mind and drifted off to sleep.

Shen Xuan was not sleepy at all.

Looking at the two people beside him who had fallen asleep exhausted, Shen Xuan waved his hand and extinguished the ever-burning lamp.

At this moment, Shen Xuan still felt that there was more to say.

"Wanmeng Demon Lord is still the best. She has strong physical resilience and high cooperation. We can play with her however we want!"

Hug left and right.

Qin Yuehan and Shangguan Yan'er were sleeping beside him.

Shen Xuan then thought of the Demon Lord Wanmeng.

It has to be said, all men are the same.

They are naturally fickle and prone to getting bored with the old and crave the new.

Shen Xuan didn't have deep feelings for Demon Lord Wanmeng.

But that doesn't stop him from enjoying close sparring with Demon Lord Wanmeng.

"Starry Island is safe for now. We need to prepare a Golden Transformation Pill for Junior Sister Liu and Qi Wanqing each."

"If possible, it would be best to use high-quality Golden Elixir."

Although Shen Xuan is a third-level alchemist.

But the best elixir he refined was the Longevity Pill.

The same applies to Li Ruyi.

To increase the success rate of producing high-grade elixirs, a lot of practice is required.

The Qingyun Sect could not collect enough medicinal materials for the Golden Elixir.

"In a few days, I will go to the State of Lu and visit the Hundred Herbs Sect."

(End of this chapter)