Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 596 Rebirth of the Ice Soul (Seeking Subscriptions)

Upon hearing this, Huang Yuan and the other two knelt down and kowtowed in gratitude.

Others don't know.

They knew the inside story of the Immortal Changsheng's demise.

"Alright. Get up, everyone."

"Huang Yuan, you should take charge of all the daily affairs of the Dan Hall."

A hint of joy flashed in Huang Yuan's eyes: "Yes, disciple obeys."

"Li Qi, Zhou Dan, you two assist Huang Yuan."

At Shen Xuan's prompting, Ding Qingfeng stepped forward.

"Let me introduce you. This is Ding Qingfeng, my disciple. From today onwards, he will join the Alchemy Hall and be in charge of water-based alchemy."

"The daily affairs of the Alchemy Hall shall be handled by the four of you in consultation. For major matters, Ding Qingfeng shall report to my master, True Person Hanyu."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yuan and the other two breathed a sigh of relief.

Ding Qingfeng, a disciple of Master Xuanbing, is stationed at the Alchemy Hall; this is the normal personnel arrangement.

Otherwise, Huang Yuan himself wouldn't feel at ease.

"Alright! Ding Qingfeng, you, Li Qi, and Zhou Dan can leave now. Huang Yuan, you stay."

The door is closed.

Only Shen Xuan and Huang Yuan remained in the hall.

Shen Xuan habitually set up a barrier or restriction.

"Huang Yuan, we've known each other for many years, haven't we?"

"I dare not, I am a foolish disciple."

Huang Yuan stood up, bowed, and looked uneasy.

"Don't be nervous. You're a smart person. The affairs of the Dan Hall are complicated, and you've worked hard over the years."

Huang Yuan felt somewhat relieved and quickly said, "I am unworthy of Senior Uncle Xuanbing's praise; this is merely my duty."

"As I said earlier, if you perform well, I will help you secure a chance to form your core. That was true."

"The foundations of those two are unstable. But you are different."

"If you attempt to form your core, you have a 50% chance of success, but you will only be able to condense a pseudo-core."

Shen Xuan gazed at Huang Yuan and slowly said, "My master, True Person Hanyu, has always disliked trivial matters. Do your job well. If you successfully condense your core, I will recommend you to the sect to serve as the deputy head of the Core Formation Hall."

Huang Yuan trembled with excitement and knelt down with a thud: "I, Huang Yuan, can never repay the kindness of my senior uncle Xuanbing in nurturing me!"

Shen Xuan flicked his sleeve, signaling him to stand up.

"You handled the matter of the Immortal of Longevity very well. Senior Brother Mizong is well aware of it."

After saying a few words that combined kindness and severity, Shen Xuan left the alchemy hall.

Of the three direct disciples of the Immortal of Longevity, only Huang Yuan is somewhat useful.

The other two are not worth Shen Xuan's time to waste.

Most of the deputy hall masters of the Dan Hall are fake alchemists.

If Huang Yuan were to condense a fake pill, Shen Xuan would indeed recommend him.

He and Huang Yuan had no deep-seated hatred between them.

Moreover, he knew that Huang Yuan had incriminating evidence against Changsheng Zhenren.

Villains fear power but not virtue.

As long as Shen Xuan is strong enough, Huang Yuan, even if he's slightly smart, wouldn't dare betray him.

Han Yu Zhenren and Liu Bingyu were both women who disliked trivial matters.

Although Huang Yuan is a villain, he still has some value to be exploited.

With him in charge of the daily affairs of the Pill Hall, Master Hanyu and Junior Sister Liu can have much less to worry about.

Ding Qingfeng, on the other hand, was the wedge planted in the Dan Hall to keep Huang Yuan and others in check.

……

a few days later.

Hanyu Peak, a blessed land.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered in large quantities, condensing into a swirling cloud formation several miles long.

"Look, someone is attempting to break through to the Core Formation stage!"

"Hanyu Peak, that must be Liu Bingyu!"

"Can she condense an inner core?"

"Judging from this cloud of spiritual energy, there's a good chance it's a fake elixir."

Within the Qingyun Sect, many True Immortals and Foundation Establishment disciples observed the weather and atmosphere of Hanyu Peak.
Outside the blessed land.

Shen Xuan accompanied Han Yu Zhenren, protecting Liu Bingyu together.

Fang Huixue stood behind her, looking on with curiosity.

At this moment, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a hundred miles centered on Hanyu Peak continuously converged upon it.

Some Qi Refining disciples nearby suddenly felt a heavy, oppressive feeling.

This is a side effect of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth being extracted.

"Master Hanyu, Junior Sister Liu is almost certain to condense her inner core. However, it's most likely a fake one."

Shen Xuan gazed intently at the cloud of spiritual energy for a few moments, then spoke softly.

"It's already very good that she can condense the core."

Master Hanyu smiled at Shen Xuan: "You went to great lengths to help her condense her core. Back then, I fought a bloody battle in the sect war to exchange for a single ordinary golden core."

"Since Master has spoken, how could this disciple not do his utmost!"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Actually, it's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching; Junior Sister Liu has a solid foundation."

The two chatted and laughed, looking relaxed.

Clearly, they all believed that Liu Bingyu could successfully condense the fake core.

A solid foundation is one aspect.

The Golden Core and Core Formation spiritual items provided by Shen Xuan were all of high grade.

After Liu Bingyu successfully completed her Foundation Establishment, she honed her skills over several years, which strengthened her character.

Sure enough, the further they went, the clearer the phenomena of condensing the elixir became.

Liu Bingyu showed considerable potential, and the process of forming her core went quite smoothly.

After she consumed the Golden Transformation Pill and the Ice Spirit Flower, the swirling clouds of spiritual energy poured into the blessed land of Cold Jade Peak like a giant whale siphoning in.

a few days later.

Strange phenomena were spreading throughout the heavens and earth.

Shen Xuan and Master Hanyu looked even more relaxed.

"Junior Sister Liu has condensed her inner core and is currently stabilizing her realm."

"Although it is a fake pill, it is an inner pill of the Ice Technique, and its quality is above average."

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

The difference between fake and genuine elixirs lies in their quality.

Generally speaking, it is very difficult for someone who has reached the False Core stage to improve their cultivation level further.

Unable to use supernatural powers, and with a lifespan shorter than that of a true elixir cultivator.

In fact, the vast majority of Core Formation cultivators have no chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

It takes a thousand years for the Qingyun Sect to produce a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Although True Core cultivators have the potential to condense a Nascent Soul, the chances are extremely slim.

Even for those who achieve the Golden Core stage, exceptional talent and abundant resources are required.

If we consider Qi Refining disciples, it would take approximately one in a million Qi Refining disciples to achieve the Nascent Soul True Monarch status. Achieving the Pseudo-Core Formation True Person status is the realistic goal for the vast majority of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Liu Bingyu's entire Core Formation process took only about twenty days.

It went quite smoothly.

A few days later, Liu Bingyu solidified her cultivation realm and left the blessed land.

At this moment, her aura was not completely concealed, emanating a pure and chilling coldness.

However, her face couldn't hide her joy.

Liu Bingyu was aware of her own circumstances.

I didn't expect to condense the Ice Magic True Elixir like my master, True Person Hanyu.

The usually aloof and cold Master Hanyu revealed a relieved smile.

Shen Xuan stepped forward to offer his congratulations.

"Congratulations, Junior Sister Liu, on the successful completion of your inner core! May you enjoy boundless happiness and longevity!"

A warm feeling welled up in Liu Bingyu's heart, her pretty face bloomed like an ice lotus, and her smile was radiant.

"Thank you, Brother Shen."

Fang Huixue stepped forward and took Liu Bingyu's arm: "Senior Sister Liu, how are you feeling after forming your core?"

"feels good."

Liu Bingyu lowered her voice and told Fang Huixue about her experience when she formed her core.

A few days later, Hanyu Peak held a small-scale Core Formation celebration.

There were no large-scale invitations; the invitations were limited to the true disciples of Hanyu Peak and Xiaogu Peak.

A group of female cultivators created a warm and intimate scene.

Upon hearing the news, Yun Chixin made a special trip to attend.

Master Hanyu was in high spirits and shared a few cups of spiritual wine with Master Gufeng.

Fang Huixue, the youngest, was as nimble as a butterfly, bustling about and entertaining the guests.

Amidst the laughter and chatter of a group of fairy-like female cultivators, Shen Xuan felt a faint sense of unease.

The demonic tide has erupted, seemingly far away in the Yan Kingdom, but it could sweep across the Song Kingdom at any moment.

Behind the demonic tide lies the ambition of the demon race of the demon realm to conquer this world.

According to the Mysterious Master and the Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord, the three kingdoms of Liang, Song, and Lu are likely to send people to participate in the war at the request of the Yan Kingdom's sect.

Shen Xuan was on the list of participants from the Qingyun Sect.

This made him somewhat uneasy.

As soon as the celebration ended, Shen Xuan took his leave and returned to Starshine Island.

……

Ice Cave.

Inside the secret chamber, Shen Xuan took out the Frost Dragon Demon Core.

The original plan was to wait until the [Dragon Blood Boiling] technique reached its bottleneck before refining this pill to break through.

Looking back now, I realize it would have been better to improve my skills as soon as possible.

Fire magic training can be postponed for now.

He will refine the fire-attribute demon core and blood essence after he finds a suitable fire spirit body.

"A near-fourth-tier divine dragon descendant! Don't disappoint me!"

Shen Xuan made up his mind, cut off a small piece, and placed it in front of the jade basin.

A golden light flashed from the mysterious jade talisman, capturing the small piece of demon core it enveloped.

The demon core transformed into a wisp of spiritual mist, through which the form of a miniature ice dragon could be vaguely seen, constantly fleeing.

Shen Xuan circulated his internal energy, and the golden light of the mysterious jade talisman shone even brighter.

The spiritual mist formed from the small piece of demon core was absorbed into the sea of ​​consciousness.

The nine-colored lotus opened its petals, wrapping it layer by layer.

The mysterious jade talisman was covered with countless tiny golden characters.

[Plunderable Talents: Ice Soul Rebirth, Ice Dragon Saint Body, Chi Dragon Frost Domain, Extreme Cold Ice Fiend, Dragon Scale Ice Armor, Ice Dragon Roar, Extreme Cold Ice Shield, Immense Strength, Ice Dragon Might, Boiling Dragon Blood, Summoning Wind and Rain, Overturning Rivers and Seas, Riding the Clouds and Mist, Size at Will]

Shen Xuan hesitated as he looked at the unique bloodline talents of the Frost Dragon.

"【Dragon Blood Boiling】Talent skill, all descendants of third-tier divine dragons possess it."

"But these special ice spells are only possessed by ice dragons!"

Shen Xuan's gaze was fixed on [Ice Soul Rebirth], pondering it repeatedly.

The mysterious jade talisman cannot be explained.

Shen Xuan had once seen it in a cultivation classic.

There is a type of ice magic that, when cultivated to its extreme, can achieve an effect similar to rebirth from a drop of blood.

When suffering fatal injuries, one can use the power of the Ice Soul to repair the soul and reshape the physical body.

This was the first time Shen Xuan had seen a healing-type bloodline talent among the descendants of the Divine Dragon.

"【Ice Soul Rebirth】is much rarer than 【Dragon Blood Boiling】!"

Shen Xuan decisively chose [Ice Soul Rebirth].

[Talent: Ice Soul Rebirth (2/100)]

【Daoyun: 1631926】

Shen Xuan blinked, in disbelief.

The mysterious jade talisman only has two points for the [Ice Soul Rebirth] skill.

He checked the number of Frost Dragon Demon Cores he had refined.

Approximately two percent.

This also means that he cannot afford to be careless.

Otherwise, refine the entire Frost Dragon Demon Core.

Even with the "Ice Soul Rebirth" skill, it's possible to not even get started.

Let's look at the Daoist rhythm again.

It increased by nearly 20,000 points in one go.

This single Frost Dragon Demon Core alone can yield a million Dao essences.

It is three times the size of the Ice Fiend Demon Dragon's core.

"Truly worthy of being a quasi-fourth-tier spiritual artifact!"

Shen Xuan estimated that the Frost Dragon should be a top-grade third-tier creature, just like the Purple Tree King before its tribulation.

It is highly likely that he failed to transcend the tribulation, and his demon core was accidentally obtained by the Myriad Manifestations True Monarch.

Otherwise, given the Ice Dragon's rank and strength, even a Myriad Manifestations True Monarch wouldn't dare to provoke it easily.

A third-tier, top-grade descendant of a divine dragon possesses combat strength not much weaker than an ordinary True Monarch.

"Therefore, [Ice Soul Rebirth] should be the strongest bloodline talent of the Frost Dragon, just like the [Nirvana Rebirth] of the legendary divine bird Phoenix!"

The more difficult a talent skill is to plunder, the higher its grade and the more significant its effect.

He did the math.

He will be able to refine all the Ice Dragon Demon Cores in just one and a half years.

In addition, the accumulated millions of Daoist essences are used to improve the proficiency of the [Ice Soul Rebirth] skill.

It will significantly enhance his recovery ability during combat.

In this way, could he cultivate the [Dragon Blood Boiling] technique without losing his lifespan?
A sense of anticipation rose in Shen Xuan's heart.

(End of this chapter)