Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 581 Frost Dragon (Seeking Subscriptions)

Master Lingyuan asked, "How should we compensate?"

"Have you two fellow Daoists heard of the Purple Essence Divine Tree?"

Lingyuan Zhenren replied, "I've heard of it. It can help a Wood-based Foundation Establishment cultivator solidify their spiritual body."

"However, that Purple Divine Tree seems to have undergone tribulation and transformed into a fourth-order Demon Emperor."

"Indeed."

Shen Xuan said solemnly, "I have known the Purple Essence Tree King for many years and we have a deep friendship. After the Purple Essence Tree King transcended the tribulation and took human form, he gifted me a section of the Origin Divine Wood, which was transplanted to Starshine Island."

"That's true!"

Master Lingyuan couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Previously, there were rumors that on Starshine Island, the Qingyun Sect had gone to great lengths to seize the power of creation and successfully transplanted a top-grade third-tier divine tree.

Now that Shen Xuan has said it himself, they have no choice but to believe it.

A Tier 3 Supreme Divine Tree!

There isn't a single one in the entire Wanxiang Sect.

It is still the Purple Essence Divine Wood that can solidify the spiritual body of cultivators.

In major sects, the high-ranking figures who hold real power are Core Formation Realm cultivators.

However, the more numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators are the backbone of the sect.

As the sect leader, Master Xuanzun always pays close attention to the cultivation of the sect's reserve forces.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, please speak frankly."

“It’s very simple. Based on your sect’s trading volume, Starshine Island will provide a certain number of slots each year for your sect’s Wood-based Foundation Establishment disciples to solidify their spiritual bodies under the Purple Essence Divine Tree.”

Without hesitation, Master Xuanzun said, "That's excellent."

The two discussed the details and finalized the cooperation plan.

"Alright. Business is done. Brother Xuanzun, I've heard that your sect has a Frost Dragon Demon Core in its treasury."

"This item is quite beneficial to my cultivation. Would your sect be willing to part with it?"

Upon hearing this, True Person Xuanzun looked at True Person Huanhua.

Such confidential matters are unknown to outsiders.

It was obviously revealed to Shen Xuan by the Illusionary Flower Immortal.

Huanhua Zhenren smiled radiantly, revealing a hint of apology.

Master Xuanzun glared at him, then looked away and fell into deep thought.

See the picture poorly.

The cooperation between the two parties is just the beginning.

Shen Xuan's true purpose was to obtain the Ice Dragon Demon Core.

According to ancient legends, a snake can only become a true dragon after going through the stages of python, boa constrictor, jiao, chi, and qiu.

It is called Chilong, which is one rank higher than Jiaolong.

The divine dragon bloodline contained within its body is much richer than that of ordinary dragons.

Legend has it that the Frost Dragon is a translucent turquoise color, and its breath can freeze everything.

The Frost Dragon Demon Core is a coveted treasure for ice magic cultivators.

This is also the most treasured artifact of the Myriad Manifestations Sect.

For Shen Xuan, the cooperation between Starshine Island and Myriad Manifestations Sect was optional.

Second-tier crafting and talisman-making materials are never hard to sell.

They also gave away several places to cultivate in the Purple Essence Divine Wood Spirit Realm.

The Myriad Manifestations Sect has gained many benefits, and True Person Xuanzun is well aware of this.

There is no free lunch.

The essence of cooperation is the exchange of benefits.

a long time.

Master Xuanzun looked directly at Shen Xuan and solemnly said, "Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, our sect does indeed possess a Frost Dragon Demon Core."

"However, this pill is quite valuable, and the Venerable Master cannot make the decision."

Shen Xuan nodded: "Please ask Brother Xuanzun to help me report this matter to True Lord Wanxiang."

“Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, this Frost Dragon Demon Core is a near-fourth-tier spiritual item.”

The implication of Master Xuanzun's words was that Shen Xuan needed to offer corresponding bargaining chips.

Clearly, the Ice Soul Flying Sword Talisman is far from enough.

"I know."

Since Shen Xuan dared to bring it up, he must have been prepared at all.

He took out three fist-sized clumps of lightning-struck wood, interwoven with purple and blue hues.

"Brother Xuanzun, please take a look."

"This is... lightning-struck wood?"

“Left behind by the ninth wave of heavenly tribulation lightning when the Purple Tree King was undergoing its tribulation.”

The expression on Xuanzun Zhenren's face changed.

If the Frost Dragon Demon Core is considered a near-fourth-tier spiritual item...

The three pieces of lightning-struck wood that Shen Xuan took out at this moment were definitely fourth-tier spiritual items.

This is a rare treasure that can be used to refine spiritual treasures with both wood and lightning attributes.

Actually, Shen Xuan has an even bigger part.

He cut it off from the remnant of the Purple Essence Tree Emperor's origin.

However, the piece of lightning-struck wood was heavier, but of slightly lower quality.

Shen Xuan then took out two more pieces of lightning-struck wood of the same grade, each about the size of a thumb.

“Brother Xuanzun, you may offer these two pieces of lightning-struck wood to True Monarch Wanxiang.”

"I am willing to trade these five pieces of fourth-tier lightning-struck wood for your sect's Frost Dragon Demon Core."

This time, Shen Xuan went all out.

Master Xuanzun nodded and accepted the two smaller pieces of lightning-struck wood.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, please stay with Junior Sister Huanhua for a few days. If there is any news, the Venerable Master will inform you as soon as possible."

With the corresponding bargaining chips, Xuanzun could report to Wanxiang Zhenjun with a clear conscience.

"Alright, I'll wait for good news."

"Rest assured, Brother Xuanzun. Whatever True Monarch Wanxiang decides, it will not affect the cooperation between Starshine Island and the Wanxiang Sect."

Shen Xuan added.

Xuanzun Zhenren and Lingyuan Zhenren bid farewell and departed.

This collaboration has opened up a new source of revenue for the Myriad Manifestations Sect.

As for whether or not to trade the Frost Dragon Demon Core, that depends on the will of the Myriad Manifestations True Lord.

Shen Xuan demonstrated sufficient strength and sincerity.

The rest is up to fate.

In any case, the connections of the Lu State's Wanxiang Sect were still somewhat useful to him.

We can maintain contact and continue our cooperation in the future.

Master Xuanzun and Master Lingyuan have just left.

Huanhua Zhenren then sat on Shen Xuan's lap, looking quite pleased with himself.

"Get down! What kind of behavior is this!"

Shen Xuan slapped Huanhua Zhenren's pert buttocks without any politeness.

"You rascal, for your sake, they even offended the sect leader!"

Shen Xuan took out an Ice Soul Flying Sword Talisman and impatiently stuffed it into the cleavage of her chest.

Huanhua Zhenren shivered.

"You are bad!"

She unbuttoned her clothes, revealing a patch of snow-white skin, and carefully placed it into her storage bag.

This is a mid-grade third-tier ice talisman; once activated, it can be used as a full-force attack for a True Core cultivator in the early stages.

For someone like her, a pseudo-True Immortal, this was an extremely valuable means of protecting her path.

"Don't talk nonsense! Your sect leader is grateful to you!"

Shen Xuan did not hesitate to correct Huanhua Zhenren's misunderstanding.

……

Three days later.

The Venerable Master Xuanzun visited again.

This time, he not only prepared a spiritual pact for cooperation between the two parties.

They also brought a jade box.

Upon opening it, a turquoise demon core lay nestled within the thick, icy mist.

Slightly larger than a fist, translucent and crystal clear.

When one probes into it with one's divine sense, it is as if one has fallen into an ancient ice cave, where the chill penetrates to the bone.

On the surface of the demon core, countless intricate Dao patterns emerged, shimmering with silver light, seemingly evolving some kind of Dao of heaven and earth change.

"What a fine Frost Dragon Demon Core!"

Shen Xuan was secretly delighted.

Based on his perception, this Frost Dragon Demon Core was of a much higher grade than the Silver Light Frost Flood Dragon Demon Core.

Its divine dragon bloodline spiritual power is different from that of the Silver Light Cold Dragon.

There was a faint hint of a true dragon's aura about it.

The True Lord of Myriad Manifestations is a cultivator of the Wood Law.

The five pieces of lightning-struck wood that Shen Xuan gave up were actually more valuable than the Frost Dragon Demon Core.

It is enough to forge a high-quality wood-lightning dual-attribute spirit sword.

But for Shen Xuan, obtaining a near-fourth-tier divine dragon descendant demon core was a great achievement.

With the body-refining technique, I have a better chance of breaking through to the Divine Power Realm.

After the transaction is completed.

The two signed a cooperative spiritual contract.

The Venerable Master Xuanzun personally gifted him two pots of Purple Jade Incense.

Shen Xuan did not take advantage of him.

They earned back two Ice Soul Flying Sword Talismans.

Before parting, Master Xuanzun's expression revealed genuine emotion.

Please ask him to pass on a message to the Mysterious Master of the Qingyun Sect.

The Myriad Manifestations Sect is willing to form an alliance with the Azure Cloud Sect, treat each other with sincerity, and develop together.

Shen Xuan promised to convey his sentiments to his senior brother, the Master of the Sect, the Mysterious Master.

Master Xuanzun has just left.

"Huanhua, I have important matters to attend to. We'll meet again someday!"

The Immortal Flower looked on in astonishment.

Shen Xuan's figure disappeared quickly.

This trip to Vientiane.

Shen Xuan did indeed obtain the Frost Dragon Demon Core.

The price paid was considerable.

Five pieces of fourth-grade lightning-struck wood.

The real deal is the most cost-effective option.

The two only sparred for a few days.

The Illusion Flower Immortal received a Longevity Pill and an Ice Soul Flying Sword Talisman from him.

It was a huge profit.

Women shouldn't be given too much!

Shen Xuan decisively withdrew and left.

Immortal Huanhua was stunned for a few moments before he came to his senses.

Fearing she would pester him, Shen Xuan simply ran away.

"That jerk! So stingy!"

"Forget it, I'm not going to stoop to his level!"

In truth, Huanhua Zhenren knew the truth.

On the surface, she received a Longevity Pill and an Ice Soul Flying Sword Talisman.

In reality, the senior brothers in the sect treated her differently because of her personal relationship with Shen Xuan.

When one reaches the status and position of a real person.

They don't care about empty fame.

Practical benefits are the top priority.

She was transferred from Tengguan Immortal City to Wanxiang Immortal City.

This was the time when Xuanbing Zhenren defeated Huidao Zhenren and became famous throughout the countries.

……

After obtaining the Frost Dragon Demon Core.

Shen Xuan didn't delay any longer and quickly left the Myriad Immortal City for the Hundred Herbs Sect.

Before heading to the State of Lu, he learned about the current situation of the Hundred Herbs Sect from the intelligence jade slip.

The defection of Yaoshen Valley in Song State has elevated the status of Baicao Sect among the Nine Sects of Lu State.

Li Ying'an, a highly experienced third-level alchemist, was treated with the utmost respect.

Things are rare.

This is quite normal.

The Hundred Herbs Sect's style of doing things is much milder than that of the Medicine God Valley.

Always maintain neutrality.

They don't just sell elixirs to the public.

There are also various elixirs, main ingredients, auxiliary ingredients, semi-finished products, and so on.

If a cultivator brings spiritual herbs to your door for alchemy collaboration, there will be a guaranteed minimum return.

Occasionally, they will also sell off some elixirs that are about to expire at a low price, with the price clearly marked.

The reputation and credibility of Baicaozong were widely praised throughout the State of Lu.

Shen Xuan arrived at the gate of the Hundred Herbs Sect and presented his visiting card.

An hour later.

Zhou Yunhe, a disciple personally taught by Li Ying'an, arrived in a flying boat.

"Senior Xuanbing, my master is still refining pills. I came here as soon as I received the invitation."

Zhou Yunhe glanced at Shen Xuan a few times, his eyes flashing with barely suppressed shock.

“Fellow Daoist Zhou, there’s no need to be so polite. We’re old friends, so calling me ‘senior’ would be too formal. You can call me Fellow Daoist Xuanbing or Fellow Daoist Shen, either is fine.”

"If I'm not mistaken, Fellow Daoist Zhou is about to break through to the Core Formation stage."

"Not at all! My master said I still need some time to hone my skills. Fellow Daoist Shen, please!"

Zhou Yunhe invited Shen Xuan to board the flying boat.

The flying boat bears the mark of the Hundred Herbs Sect.

Other flying magical artifacts and spirit tools are prohibited from being flown unless one is a disciple of the Hundred Herbs Sect.

The rules of sects are largely the same.

The Qingyun Sect also has the same rule.

Shen Xuan boarded the flying boat and flew all the way to Li Ying'an's cave.

Zhou Yunhe cast a spell to open an illusion array, leading Shen Xuan into the cave.

Li Ying'an will need another two or three days to refine the elixir before he can open the furnace and leave the alchemy room.

Zhou Yunhe entertained Shen Xuan in his cave dwelling.

Twenty years ago, Shen Xuan brought Zhuang Xueqin here once in order to refine the Golden Elixir.

At that time, both of them were Foundation Establishment cultivators.

He sought out Li Ying'an to refine a Golden Elixir, posing as a rogue cultivator.

At this time, Shen Xuan was a Golden Core cultivator of the Ice Law, and his fame had spread far and wide.

Back then, Zhou Yunhe doubted whether Shen Xuan could condense a true core.

Li Ying'an, however, believed that Shen Xuan was almost certain to condense a true core, and had some hope of achieving a golden core.

Now, Shen Xuan has perfectly validated Li Ying'an's judgment.

Zhou Yunhe sighed inwardly.

It must be said that the Master has exceptional insight and can see things clearly.

At a glance, it was clear that Shen Xuan was no ordinary person; like a dragon, he would soar to the heavens after receiving the blessing of love.

Now, just as expected.

During the conversation, Shen Xuan frankly stated his purpose for coming.

"Don't worry, Master Shen. If it were anyone else, they would definitely say no."

"With Master Shen personally present, I, Zhou, can confidently say that I will have just two Golden Transformation Pills."

(End of this chapter)