Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 586 Shadow Assassin (Please Subscribe)
A flying boat glided across the sky, speeding all the way to the side of Yingxia Lake.

This place used to be deserted.

For dozens of days, not a single demon beast or cultivator could be seen.

At this moment, a purple-hued immortal city covering an area of ​​a hundred miles suddenly appeared.

The most unusual thing about this immortal city is that it doesn't even have a protective formation; it's simply surrounded by four walls that are over ten feet high.

Three of the city gates were guarded by demons, and only demons entered and exited.

Only the eastern city gate is guarded by human cultivators from Starshine Island.

Within the Purple Cloud Immortal City, the eastern city is inhabited by humans, while the southern, western, and northern cities are entirely inhabited by demons.

The central city was a huge trading market, lined with shops, where demons and humans came and went to trade.

Shen Xuan led Yun Chixin to the East Gate and gave his name.

Zhuang Xueqin, accompanied by several stewards, came to greet him.

Shen Xuan's arrival greatly boosted the morale of the human cultivators in Ziyun Immortal City.

That evening, Zhuang Xueqin hosted a banquet to welcome the guests.

At Shen Xuan's suggestion, he invited sect leaders from Ziyun Immortal City, subordinates from Xinghui Island, and foundation-building managers from Tongxin Chamber of Commerce to participate.

Shen Xuan exchanged a few pleasantries with these people and offered them some encouragement.

To reiterate, rewards will be given based on merit, and those who work honestly will never be disadvantaged.

Now, Shen Xuan holds a transcendent position, and every word he utters in public is treated as law and strictly enforced.

Zhuang Xueqin immediately stated that he would allocate a portion of his year-end profits to reward the cultivators who remained in Ziyun Immortal City.

After the banquet.

Shen Xuan concealed himself and strolled around the Purple Cloud Immortal City.

In the eastern part of the city, order was well maintained, and human cultivators lived and worked in peace and contentment.

In the South City, West City, and North City, the different races of demons are rife with conflict, and fights break out from time to time.

The demons' methods of law enforcement are simple and brutal.

Whenever fighting is spotted, grab them, bite them to death, and devour their bodies.

The Central City Trading Market is jointly overseen by human cultivators and the Demon King's confidants.

A joint law enforcement team will be formed to strictly prohibit any private fights.

Although the entire Purple Cloud Immortal City was not entirely satisfactory, it was operating normally and in an orderly manner.

For a celestial city dominated by demons to achieve this level of success is already quite remarkable.

We can't ask too much of the demon race, who believe in the law of the jungle and hunt each other.

……

The next morning.

Shen Xuan took Yun Chixin and headed to Luoxia Island.

That area was designated as a forbidden zone for the demon race, and demon guards set up checkpoints to intercept them along the way.

Shen Xuan was too lazy to deal with the demon guards.

He carried Yun Chixin and flew into the sky, passing through the demon clan's checkpoints.

It broke through the thick, milky-white demonic mist above Luoxia Island and descended from the sky.

After landing on Sunset Island, Shen Xuan circulated his spiritual power, and the primordial ice spiritual power he emitted dispersed the surrounding demonic mist.

After the eerie mist dissipated, the view before us suddenly opened up.

A purple divine tree, about two hundred feet tall, with a canopy like clouds, stands between heaven and earth.

Looking around, Yun Chixin saw that the branches and leaves of the Purple Essence Divine Tree were flowing with crystal-clear purple divine light, and the rich wood spirit energy was fresh and sweet.

Take a few more breaths, and you'll feel a light, ethereal sensation.

"Master Shen, how have you been?"

An old man with a sage-like demeanor and a kind face emerged from the Purple Divine Tree.

Shen Xuan bowed and said, "Shen Xuan greets Senior Tree Emperor. Senior Tree Emperor's demeanor is even more magnificent than before, congratulations!"

"Haha, thanks to you."

The Purple Tree King's voice carried a hint of amusement.

"The Purple Essence Immortal City is well-built, and trade between the two races is thriving. I have collected some Emperor Essence and high-grade wood spirit stones, which has restored much of my vitality."

"Master Shen is exceptionally intelligent; he has made a brilliant move!"

Clearly, the Purple Tree Emperor was quite satisfied with the cooperative trade between the two races.

Shen Xuan gestured for Yun Chixin to perform the salute.

"I hope Senior Tree Emperor is satisfied. I have come today with a request. This is my junior sister, Yun Chixin. She failed to form her core and her foundation has been damaged."

Shen Xuan bowed and clasped his hands in greeting: "Please, Senior Tree Emperor, for my sake, infuse her with Purple Essence Spiritual Energy to reshape her spiritual body."

The Purple Tree Emperor scanned Yun Chixin with his divine sense.

"Master Shen, you really know how to cause me trouble!"

Shen Xuan said with a smile, "It's my own junior sister. I have no choice but to ask Senior Tree Emperor for help."

"Sigh! This is a one-time exception, and it won't happen again!"

The Purple Tree King pointed a finger.

A soft, purple spiritual branch emerged from the main trunk, wrapped around Yun Chixin's body, and pulled her deep into the tree canopy.

The pure purple spiritual energy peacefully flowed into the clouds, supporting the mind and body.

A faint purple blush appeared on Yun Chixin's slightly pale face, and her whole body was enveloped in purple spiritual energy.

Seeing this, Shen Xuan felt relieved.

Since the Purple Tree King has made a move, he must be absolutely certain of success.

Last time, it took Qin Yuehan about half a month to infuse her body with spiritual energy.

This time, Yun Chixin's reshaping of his spiritual body is even more complex and will take even longer.

"Senior Tree Emperor, I entrust Junior Sister Yun to you. I await good news in Purple Cloud Immortal City."

The Purple Tree King waved slightly.

After bowing, Shen Xuan glanced at Yun Chixin, whose breathing was steady, then turned into a streak of azure light and flew towards the Purple Cloud Immortal City.

……

In the best mansion in the eastern part of the city.

"Senior Brother Xuanbing, here is the spiritual item you need."

Master Xuanyuan handed over a storage bag.

Shen Xuan used his divine sense to investigate.

Inside the storage bag were the remains of two Tier 2 Crimson Flame Tigers and three complete Tier 2 Flame Birds.

They are all second-tier fire-attribute demonic birds and beasts.

The Flame Bird has a trace of the bloodline of the divine bird Bifang.

"Does the Crimson Flame Tiger King know?"

“I know. I exchanged it for Blood Tempering Pills from him.”

"That's good. We'll try our best to avoid conflict with the demon race."

The Xuan Yuan Zhenren before them was merely an avatar.

Upon learning that Shen Xuan had arrived in Ziyun Immortal City, they rushed over from Xuanyuan Peak.

He was the person in charge of the trade between the Qingyun Sect and the demon race.

Normally, when dealing with the demon kings, it is Master Xuanyuan who takes the lead.

Zhuang Xueqin was merely a fake alchemist, only responsible for implementation.

Shen Xuan and Master Xuanyuan chatted alone for a while.

In recent years, the trade volume between Starshine Island and Purple Cloud Immortal City has been increasing.

Although there are fewer spiritual herbs and plants now.

The trading volume of various primary ores skyrocketed. "The six demon kings are all mobilizing their lesser demons to establish mines in their territories and extract primary ores."

Mining is the most stable specialty product for the demon race, a highly profitable venture.

Has there been a mine collapse?

"Of course there are! There are plenty."

Master Xuanyuan replied, "Their mining practices are completely reckless. They dig wherever there's plenty of ore; it's no wonder cave-ins occur!"

“Last month, a mine collapsed, killing more than a dozen flying cloud leopards.”

"Where's Xiaoyuehu? She's an array master, didn't they do anything?"

"Take control! You can't control everything. The demon race won't listen to her completely. Without Howling Moon Fox, there will only be more collapses in the demon race's mines."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"We human cultivators should not interfere."

“In particular, rogue array masters and weapon refiners are prohibited from participating in the internal affairs of the demon race.”

"The demon race is simple-minded. If human cultivators are involved, the death toll will easily lead to disputes."

Master Xuanyuan agreed.

“Senior Brother Xuanbing is right. Tomorrow I will issue another decree emphasizing this matter.”

After a while, Master Xuanyuan hesitated and asked, "Senior Brother Xuanbing, there's something I'm not sure if I should say it or not?"

"Speak directly if you have anything to say."

"Senior Brother Xuanbing can refine the Golden Core now?"

"Ah."

"My master asked me to tell you to be careful when you go out recently, and it's best not to leave the Song Kingdom."

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

"What does Senior Brother Mizong mean?"

"Master has received news that someone intends to harm Senior Brother Xuanbing."

"who?"

Master Xuanyuan shook his head.

"I don't know. Someone warned me, and the source is reliable."

Shen Xuan fell silent.

Based on the principle that whoever benefits is the most suspicious, the first person he thought of was the immortal immortal.

Master Lingjian told him that Xiao Jingsong's matter had nothing to do with him.

Therefore, the only person in the Qingyun Sect who could bribe and instruct Xiao Jingsong to deal with him was Changsheng Zhenren.

The Golden Core cultivators from various sects, including the Lost Immortal, have been trying to smooth things over.

Shen Xuan knew that Changsheng Zhenren, as a third-level alchemist, was of great value to the Qingyun Sect.

The sect was unwilling to investigate further.

At this moment, Shen Xuan issued a commission to refine the Golden Elixir.

They destroyed the last reliance of the immortal immortal.

After Shen Xuan taught Li Ruyi...

The status of the Immortal of Longevity in the sect plummeted, and he became dispensable.

At that time, Shen Xuan will find another opportunity to deal with the Immortal Changsheng.

Unexpectedly, the Immortal of Longevity possessed a strong sense of crisis.

They actually struck first.

Shen Xuan pondered to himself.

It's unlikely that the six emperors of the Song state would send anyone to intervene.

His combat prowess was tested in the war between the sects of Yan and Song.

Only sect masters at the late True Core stage or mid-Golden Core stage or above can threaten him.

Such people were already famous throughout the Song Dynasty, and could be counted on one's fingers.

Besides these, there is the Danxia Sect, which occupies the original territory of Medicine God Valley.

"Junior Brother Xuanyuan, in your opinion, will the Danxia Sect directly attack me?"

Master Xuanyuan shook his head: "No. If we are not absolutely certain, Danxia Sect's attack on Senior Brother Xuanbing will trigger another sect war."

At this time, the sects of Yan and Song had just signed a truce pact.

The Yan Kingdom itself was preoccupied with the matter of the Demon Realm passage and had no time to spare.

If the Danxia Sect is caught red-handed, it will face a combined attack from the six sects of the Song Dynasty.

"Then it's alright. I won't leave the Song Kingdom."

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Senior Brother Xuanbing, do not be careless."

Master Xuanyuan solemnly said, "Among the nearby countries, there is a large assassination organization called the Shadow Assassins."

Assassination?

Shen Xuan frowned slightly.

This is one of the two oldest industries.

Offering bounties to assassins to eliminate dissidents is indeed a good method.

"After the last major battle between the Yan and Song sects, the Xuan Tian Sect and the Xuan Yang Sect launched a massive crackdown, driving the Shadow Killing Sect out of Song territory, didn't they?"

Shen Xuan recalled the records in cultivation classics and asked curiously.

"Most of the Shadow Assassins have been expelled from the Song Kingdom. However, some of them are still deeply hidden and lurking within the Song Kingdom's borders, rarely making any moves."

"It seems that the assassination of Master Yang of the Golden Elixir Hall of the Golden Sun Sect forty years ago was their doing."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan's expression froze.

The Jin Yang Sect was second only to the Xuan Tian Sect in the Song Dynasty.

Master Tangyang is a long-established and renowned Golden Elixir Master of the Golden Sun Sect.

Forty years ago, I was already in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

The Shadow Assassins eliminated him, weakening the strength of the Golden Sun Sect.

This facilitated the invasion of the Song state by the Yan state's powerful clans.

"Am I on the Shadow Assassins' assassination list?"

Shen Xuan's expression was solemn.

“Very likely. Senior Brother Xuanbing, I know you are incredibly powerful and have exceptional methods of protecting your path. However, it’s hard to guard against a hidden arrow, so Senior Brother Xuanbing should still be careful.”

"Don't worry, Junior Brother Xuanyuan, I'm always cautious."

Shen Xuan returned to his guest cave dwelling.

He made hand seals and cast a spell, setting up several barriers and restrictions.

Then, the Demon Eye was extracted from the forbidden jade box.

"Fellow Daoist Thousand Eyes, didn't you say you wanted to cooperate with me, Shen?"

The demonic eye bowed and scraped, displaying a fawning demeanor.

"Please feel free to give any instructions, Master Shen. I am not very capable, but I am still able to do something for you."

Shen Xuan took out a Blood Demon Pill.

Do you know what this is?

With a mere glance, the Demon Eye smiled and said, "This is a Blood Demon Pill. It's a top-grade Blood Demon Pill made from the flesh of a third-tier demonic dragon."

"It's good to know."

Shen Xuan threw the Blood Demon Pill to the Demon Eye.

"I'll use this Blood Demon Pill in exchange for some information."

(End of this chapter)