Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 622 Phoenix Descendant (Seeking Subscriptions)

The long-awaited Ice Soul Divine Light swept past, drawing a fierce sword light a hundred feet long.

As the sword flashed, dozens of demonic branches were severed and fell with mournful cries.

Several dragon bone fruits can be vaguely seen growing among them.

"Congeal!"

The true purple-gold watermark appears.

"Roar!"

The nine Xuanbing Divine Dragons hovering on the Purple Gold True Water Seal roared angrily in unison, spewing out Xuanbing cold air from their mouths, freezing all the severed demonic branches.

Shen Xuan rolled up his sleeves, put the frozen demonic branch into his storage bag, and left without looking back.

At that moment, the world suddenly went dark.

The Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree roared and suddenly grew to cover the sky, its demonic energy churning as it grew from ten feet to hundreds of feet tall.

Countless demonic branches surged towards Shen Xuan like a tide, surrounding him layer by layer.

"not good!"

The Demon Lord Cuiyun, who was engaged in a fierce battle with the Demon Tree, felt a chill run down his spine when he saw Shen Xuan surrounded.

He didn't care about Shen Xuan's life or death.

However, the demonic branch that Shen Xuan had just taken away had several ripe dragon bone fruits growing on it.

If Shen Xuan were to perish here, he would be left to fend for himself and would find it difficult to deal with the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree before him.

In this way, he is basically out of luck when it comes to dragon bone fruit.

Demon Lord Cuiyun was still hesitating whether to help Shen Xuan fight against the Demon Tree.

At this moment, Shen Xuan looked at the swarming demonic branches, which were so lifelike that they seemed to be living things.

On each demonic branch, demonic energy swirls, revealing terrifying human faces with incomplete features, accompanied by shrill, mournful howls.

Clearly, the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree is in a state of rage.

Shen Xuan was slightly surprised.

The true power of this Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree was only now being unleashed.

"So, it held back when it dealt with Demon Lord Cuiyun just now?"

"Perhaps it has already awakened its spirit and has other ideas about the Demon Lord Cuiyun?"

Shen Xuan didn't have time to think further.

As the demonic branch drew closer, he smiled, and his body blurred instantly.

Shen Xuan's figure disappeared before the astonished eyes of the Demon Lord Cuiyun.

Spatial magic!
The Demon Lord Cuiyun was startled.

"Hurry up and leave!"

Shen Xuan's voice came from beside her.

Shen Xuan used the Yin-Yang Walking technique and vanished instantly.

When it reappeared, it was already outside the killing formation's restriction.

Behind them, the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree trembled violently, countless branches rose from the ground, and the massive tree body was able to leave the ground and chase after them.

As if waking from a dream, the Demon Lord Cuiyun was enveloped by eight blood-fiend dragons, which roared and flew over.

Shen Xuan pointed at the Demon Lord Cuiyun, and a layer of mysterious ice enveloped him.

Then, Shen Xuan's body also lit up with a mysterious ice shield, and he flew through the killing array's restrictions to Mu Ling'er and Fairy Yunshang's side.

"go!"

Shen Xuan only said one word, reached out and grabbed Mu Ling'er, and flew with her on their swords, retreating along the same route.

The fairy in cloud robes raised her cloud handkerchief and followed closely behind.

The Demon Lord Cuiyun had just broken out of the killing formation's restricted area.

Behind them, the earth shook violently with a deafening roar.

The Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree, like a giant, ran into the range of the killing array's restrictions.

Streams of black light from the demonic array shot towards the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree, which was over a hundred feet tall, like a storm.

The Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree roared angrily and began to fight against the killing array restrictions.

Countless demonic branches spread beneath the demonic array, merging with its patterns.

The entire Five Heavens Demon Sect space fragment was turbulent and swaying, on the verge of collapse.

Shen Xuan, carrying Mu Ling'er, sped all the way to the side of the underground passage.

Demon Lord Cuiyun and Fairy Yunshang followed closely behind.

Behind them, the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree, like a giant, swung its long branches, overturning the entire ground of the magic array.

At this moment, it roared and leaped towards Shen Xuan and the others.

Each sound made the ground thud.

Fairy Yunshang glanced back at the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Having escaped the demonic land and moved through the void, this demonic tree is about to become a spirit."

"go!"

Shen Xuan opened the underground passage, protected Mu Ling'er, and ran away first.

The Demon Lord Cuiyun wanted to speak, but seeing the critical situation, she could only stomp her foot.

"Yunshang, keep up."

The four people crawled into the underground passage.

This time, the four of them used their unique abilities, moving at an extremely fast speed without stopping at all.

After exiting the underground passage.

The Demon Lord Cuiyun quickly cast a spell, conjuring a demonic hand to move the Demon Mountain back to the entrance of the passage.

Mu Ling'er and Fairy Yunshang unleashed several bursts of spiritual light and demonic energy to reinforce the nodes of the formation.

as predicted.

Before long, beneath the Demon Mountain, as if an earth dragon were turning over, a series of booming sounds arose.

The entire Demon Realm was trembling.

"Oh no, if that demonic tree goes all out, it will destroy this entire demonic realm."

"The fairy in cloud robes said in horror."

"Yunshang, open the exit of the Demon Realm passage, and we'll leave this place."

"it is good!"

Fairy Yunshang set up a temporary formation and placed a high-grade magic stone inside.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, where is my Dragon Bone Fruit?"

When questioned, Demon Lord Cuiyun looked wary.

This third-tier top-grade magic fruit is extremely valuable.

It was agreed beforehand that the money would be split equally between the two of them.

The Demon Lord Cuiyun certainly wouldn't want to give up.

"These are all we managed to pick."

Shen Xuan smiled slightly and took out the Frozen Demon Branch from the storage bag.

Cuiyun Demon Lord is a late-stage Saint Pill Demon Lord.

Their strength is not much different from his.

Shen Xuan had already made up his mind to keep his promise.

On the one hand, the two are evenly matched, so there is no need for them to fight each other.

On the other hand, he has been deliberately cultivating an image of integrity and keeping promises.

This will be of great benefit to his future actions, especially in transactions.

Shen Xuan pointed his sword slightly.

Three demonic branches bearing dragon bone fruits flew to the Demon Lord Cuiyun.

Of course, these three dragon bone fruits were smaller than the ones Shen Xuan left behind.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanbing is indeed a trustworthy person!"

The Demon Lord Cuiyun didn't mind and carefully put away the Dragon Bone Fruit.

At this moment, Fairy Yunshang finished setting up the formation.

"Brother Cuiyun, it's done."

"Okay. Let's go."

"Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, Fairy Qingling, until we meet again!"

Without further hesitation, Demon Lord Cuiyun, accompanied by Fairy Yunshang, flew into the exit of the Demon Realm passage and departed.

Inside the Demon Realm.

Shen Xuan, carrying Mu Ling'er, flew on his sword once again, covering a hundred miles in an instant.

In fact, he picked seven Dragon Bone Fruits from the Soul-Devouring Dragon Bone Tree.

He hid the best one and didn't take it out.

We agreed to split it in half, so how do we divide the odd number?
We can't just split it in half and give each person half.

Shen Xuan only received one more Dragon Bone Fruit, which was already a fair reward for Demon Lord Cuiyun.

Could it be that he really didn't know about the hidden identity of the Demon Lord Cuiyun?

It is very likely that he is a high-ranking figure in the Dark Star Alliance.

Otherwise, how could Fairy Yunshang, Demon Lord Kumu, and Demon Lord Wuya be gathered together so easily?

And they are so well-behaved and obedient.

Information obtained from searching the soul of the Dark Dust Demon Lord.

Generally speaking, a Dark Star Alliance member will have three downlines.

It matches perfectly.

Seeing through things but not saying them out loud is simply a matter of mutual exploitation.

Ultimately, the higher a cultivator's cultivation level, the more blurred their stance becomes.

Everything is based on self-interest.

In a remote valley.

Shen Xuan set up more than ten blue-light ice walls.

He and Mu Ling'er stopped to rest.

"This Xuanzhu sword is of good quality. In exchange, I'll give you the Blood Demon Pill."

The Xuanzhu Sword is a relic of the Thousand Bamboo Hermit, a third-tier wood-attribute spiritual weapon.

The sword is made of third-grade high-quality Thunder Sound Bamboo, which is tough and sharp, making it suitable for Mu Ling'er to use.

Mu Ling'er silently took out the eight Blood Demon Pills she had earned and exchanged them with Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan then took out a small piece of lightning-struck wood.

It was only the size of a thumb, and its surface shimmered with a deep blue lightning.

"Keep this safe. Ask the sect's weapon refiners to help you find a way to integrate it into the Xuanzhu Sword, which will greatly increase its power."

Mu Ling'er's eyes lit up.

She has good taste.

"Shen Lang, is this fourth-tier lightning-struck wood?"

"Hmm, near-fourth tier, keep it safe. Ling'er, open the passage and go back first."

Mu Ling'er opened her mouth, about to speak.

Shen Xuan waved his hand: "Don't say any more. This demon realm is fraught with danger. I have a bad feeling. You should go out first."

"That……"

"Ok."

Shen Xuan took it seriously, his face solemn.

Mu Ling'er glanced at his expression and dared not refute him.

When it comes to life and safety, no amount of caution is excessive.

Shen Xuan's caution must have a reason.

Once outside the Demon Realm and within the territory of the Yan Kingdom, Mu Ling'er, a third-tier array master of the True Meaning Sect, was even safer.

Without special reasons, no one in the Yan Kingdom dared to attack a third-tier array master from the Zhenyi Sect.

Moreover, Mu Ling'er is quite strong and has several trump cards to protect her life.

"Shen Xuan, will you come to see Ling'er again in the future?"

Yes, I will.

Shen Xuan gave a perfunctory reply.

"You said you would come to see Ling'er."

Mu Ling'er stared blankly at Shen Xuan, her former lover who was both familiar and unfamiliar. Suddenly, a feeling of bitterness welled up in her heart.

"Alright. Let's go quickly. Delay might cause problems."

Shen Xuan urged.

He even forcibly opened a passage to the demon realm.

Shen Xuan's skill in array formations is far inferior to Mu Ling'er's.

However, his Primordial Ice Spiritual Power is extremely strong.

When refined to its ultimate state, it can forcibly break through the demon realm's space.

"Ling'er is gone. Shen Xuan, remember to come to the Mu family of Zhenyi Sect to see Ling'er."

Mu Ling'er bit her cherry lips, turned around and transformed into a beam of colorful light, flying into the Demon Realm passage.

Until Mu Ling'er's figure completely disappeared.

With a flick of his sleeve, Shen Xuan concealed the Demon Realm passage and the azure ice wall.

"We've wasted so much time, let's hurry up and meet that Flaming Firebird."

Shen Xuan was not lying.

At that moment, he did feel a bit of palpitations.

I felt a vague sense of unease.

I tried the "Good Fortune and Avoidance of Misfortune Mantra" several times, but it didn't work.

"This [Auspicious Fortune and Inauspicious Misfortune Technique] is of too low a grade; some heavenly secrets cannot be calculated."

……

Following the geographical jade slip, Shen Xuan sped towards the Wutong Forest.

This time, he avoided both cultivators and magical beasts he encountered on the road.

I don't want to cause any more trouble.

He even found fellow disciples of the Qingyun Sect in a desolate wilderness.

Lingjian Zhenren's personal disciple, the newly promoted Zhenren Zhiyi Zhenren, joined forces with a female demon lord to hunt down a third-tier black bull-shaped demonic beast.

The bull-shaped demonic beast was incredibly strong, its body glowed with demonic light, and it possessed formidable defense.

Under the control of the female demon lord, Master Zhiyi continuously unleashed sword light, slashing at the bull-shaped demonic beast.

Shen Xuan glanced at it a few times.

Master Zhiyi's swordsmanship was unremarkable.

Similar to myself.

He's far inferior to Master Lingjian.

That female demon lord, well, she didn't catch his eye either.

Neither her figure nor her looks could compare to that of Demon Lord Wanmeng.

They also seem to be on the older side.

"So, these two are in a relationship where the woman is older than the man?"

Shen Xuan concealed himself and quietly left.

At this moment, Master Zhiyi used all his strength in a single sword strike and finally killed the bull-shaped demon beast.

"Miaoxi, why do I feel like someone was spying on me just now?"

"No, Zhiyi, are you too tired?"

The female demon lord, whose name was not well-known, said with concern.

Master Zhiyi released his divine sense to search around, but found nothing unusual.

"Perhaps we should deal with this monster and leave this place quickly."

"it is good."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Ruyi Zhenren put away the magical beasts, and they flew away side by side.

……

Two hours later.

Shen Xuan saw the sycamore grove in the distance.

He rested briefly, consuming one Ice Soul Crystal, and adjusted his body to its optimal state.

The closer you get to the Flaming Firebird, the more careful you must be. This is a demonic bird that even the late-stage Saint Pill Demon Lord Mingyu couldn't handle.

Suddenly, a burst of fire shot up into the sky from the front.

"Huh, what a coincidence?"

Shen Xuan concealed himself and stealthily moved forward.

Flames erupted in the sycamore grove.

A magnificent spirit bird, its wings ablaze with flames, uttered a series of clear cries as it engaged in battle with four cultivators.

"Not the Demon Bird?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

He had always believed that the Flaming Firebird was a demon bird.

It turned out to be a genuine spirit bird.

The surrounding sycamore trees are all sacred trees, absorbing and exhaling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

This grove of phoenix trees is a rare spiritual vein in the Demon Realm.

"A top-grade third-tier spiritual land. Very good!"

This place can all serve as the training ground for a Golden Elixir True Person.

Then look at the four cultivators who were besieging the Flaming Firebird, two men and two women, standing in four directions.

They were dressed in matching white Taoist robes with cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs, clearly indicating they were disciples of the same sect.

They cooperated seamlessly with each other.

"So they are from the Hundred Skills Sect."

Shen Xuan recognized the sect's insignia on the Taoist robe.

Each of the four held a water-tube-shaped magical artifact, spraying streams of silvery-white spiritual water at the Fiery Firebird.

"This is the Silver Frost Elixir?"

No wonder they are so fearless.

In Shen Xuan's opinion, the way these four people used the Silver Frost Spirit Water was a huge waste.

The Fiery Bird spewed out streams of demonic fire, which were suppressed by the Silver Frost Spirit Water, keeping the fire within a certain range.

A square-faced male cultivator stood in the east, holding a deep blue magic sword. With each swing of the sword, waves of water rose up, constantly counteracting the spreading demonic fire.

In the south, a tall female cultivator continuously activated a third-tier ice talisman that shimmered with cold light, interfering with the Flaming Firebird.

In the west stood a burly man of imposing stature, who brandished a large, earthen-yellow seal, which conjured up illusory mountain shadows and slammed down from the sky.

The female cultivator from the north had a graceful figure, and a jade flute lay across her cherry-like lips. The sound waves from the flute transformed into invisible ripples, invading the soul of the blazing firebird.

The four formed a battle formation, combining offense and defense.

Under the combined attack of the four, the Flaming Firebird was gradually losing ground.

Shen Xuan's gaze swept over the four members of the Hundred Skills Sect.

"Two mid-stage True Core cultivators and two early-stage True Core cultivators, they're really weak..."

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Their ability to gang up on the Flamebird wasn't just due to their excellent teamwork.

The main ingredient is Silver Frost Spirit Water, which has a restraining effect on the demonic fire of the Flaming Firebird.

However, the Flaming Firebird is, after all, a unique species with the bloodline of an ancient true spirit, and its strength is formidable.

How could they be trapped so easily?

Shen Xuan felt that the four members of the Hundred Crafts Sect had underestimated the Flaming Firebird.

Sure enough, the Flaming Firebird became impatient.

It flapped its wings fiercely at the square-faced male cultivator, and dozens of crimson fireballs the size of washbasins flew towards him like hailstones falling from the sky.

The wall of surging water was blasted with large holes by the crimson demons, constantly melting away and on the verge of collapse.

The square-faced male cultivator frantically swung his magic sword to replenish the spiritual energy of the surging water wall, but he was too busy and overwhelmed to attend to everything.

The fiery phoenix seemed impatient with the Western giant's large seal.

It raised its head and let out a long cry, its sharp beak spewing out a burst of flame that directly burned the mountain phantom formed by the great seal until it was blurred and indistinct.

The battle was extremely fierce, with constant roars and explosions.

The ancient sycamore trees all around were no ordinary wood, yet their branches and trunks were charred black by the stray flames.

Shen Xuan remained hidden to the side, observing the fiery firebirds in the battle.

He didn't spend much time on the four True Persons of the Hundred Skills Sect.

"strangeness."

In Shen Xuan's view, the Fiery Bird was quite strange.

They definitely didn't give it their all.

Each time they were about to break through, they stopped.

This gives the four members of the Hundred Skills Sect time to fill in the gaps and join the encirclement.

Accompanied by thunderous sounds of fighting.

An extremely powerful aura suddenly rose up.

"Oh no! This demonic bird is about to unleash a powerful attack! Junior brothers and sisters, don't hold back!"

The square-faced man shouted loudly.

next moment.

Golden flames burst forth from the Fiery Phoenix, their intense heat spreading outwards.

The spiritual energy throughout the entire parasol tree forest instantly surged, as if drawn by some force, and poured into the golden flames on the blazing firebird.

After counting the interest.

The golden flames surged, transforming into a sea of ​​fire that spread in all directions.

A unique, ever-renewing Daoist aura suddenly appeared and rapidly intensified, making the golden flames even more dazzling.

Anything that comes into contact with the golden flames will burst into flames.

"What powerful demonic fire!"

Shen Xuan gasped.

This is the true power of the Flaming Firebird.

The golden flames possessed a terrifying aura that could incinerate everything and never be extinguished.

Even the demonic energy in the air was ignited by it.

Even the hardest rock cannot escape it.

Nothing is immune to burning.

The four members of the Hundred Skills Sect simultaneously activated the water-tube magical artifacts in their hands.

Streams of silver frost spiritual water shot out like silver fountains.

However, what happened next left them speechless.

The moment the Silver Frost Spirit Water and the Golden Cannon came into contact, they burst into flames.

"escape!"

The square-faced monk made a decisive decision and issued a retreat order.

The four members of the Hundred Skills Sect were in a sorry state and fled.

Strangely, the Flaming Firebird did not stop it.

There seemed to be a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Looking at the blazing fire, Shen Xuan sighed inwardly.

The fiery bird's demonic fire was far more powerful than I had imagined.

He saw clearly.

The Flaming Firebird is at least a Tier 3 High-Grade bird.

It is very likely a top-tier Tier 3 item.

Even when besieged by four True Immortals of the Hundred Skills Sect, it always held back its strength.

Should we give up now, or fight with all our might?
Just as Shen Xuan was pondering.

A clear, childlike voice reached my ears.

"Kid, what have you been thinking about for so long?"

Shen Xuan was startled.

He concealed himself and remained hidden, believing he had not been detected.

The Firebird's perception capabilities exceeded his expectations.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword appeared before him, emanating waves of icy chill.

"Huh, an ice mage? Too bad he's a bit weak."

"you are?"

Shen Xuan revealed himself, looking at the blazing firebird with lingering fear.

At this point, the four members of the Hundred Skills Sect had already fled in disarray.

The raging flames in the parasol tree grove had all vanished without a trace.

"Do you have sentience?"

Shen Xuan dared not be careless and remained vigilant.

"That's true!"

A look of disdain appeared on the face of the Flaming Firebird.

“I awakened my intelligence a thousand years ago.”

"hiss!"

Shen Xuan gasped.

Therefore, this Fiery Bird must be an ancient demon that is at least a thousand years old.

Her voice was like that of a little girl.

Shen Xuan, however, dared not underestimate him.

Fortunately, he had over a thousand Ice Soul Crystals, as well as the Mysterious Ice Treasure Talisman that he had nurtured for many years.

In addition, the Nine-Colored Lotus has extremely high defensive capabilities.

Even if the Flaming Firebird suddenly attacks, he is still confident that he can escape safely.

"You're here to hunt me down too?"

The voice of the Flaming Firebird was like that of a little girl, innocent and carefree.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan felt a chill run down his spine, broke out in a cold sweat, and his heart pounded wildly.

"no!"

Shen Xuan categorically denied it.

"I heard there is a divine bird here, so I came here specifically to admire its divine beauty."

Shen Xuan said with a look of admiration.

"You're quite a fun kid."

The fiery bird spread its wings, its body suddenly shrinking, transforming into a little girl dressed in a bright red dress, about ten years old, innocent and lovely.

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

He could sense that the little girl opposite him was not entirely an illusion.

An aura of ancient true spirit bloodline made Shen Xuan's breathing heavy and his body tremble slightly.

This is bloodline suppression.

The Phoenix bloodline of the Flaming Firebird is extremely rich.

Even Shen Xuan found it hard to bear.

"Strange, aren't you afraid of me?"

"I have always admired the divine bird."

Shen Xuan forced a smile, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

"No, I misjudged you. You are very strong. You are not afraid of me at all."

The little girl turned her head to look at Shen Xuan.

"Does it matter if I'm scared or not? If I can't beat you, can't I just run away?"

Shen Xuan didn't say these words aloud; he just thought it to himself.

At such close range, he had a clear understanding of the Flaming Firebird's strength.

It is a top-tier, third-order item that has not yet taken human form.

He is only one tribulation away from becoming a fourth-tier demon emperor.

"My Lord Divine Bird, I have other matters to attend to. Shall we talk another time?"

Shen Xuan gave up as expected and prepared to leave.

Did I say you could leave?

The girl's face showed displeasure as she continued to scrutinize him with her demonic senses.

Shen Xuan felt uneasy under its gaze, as if his entire body had been seen through.

"You flatter me, Divine Bird. I do indeed have something to attend to."

Shen Xuan gradually suppressed his smile.

If the Flaming Firebird really wants to make a move.

He certainly wouldn't surrender without a fight.

It is, after all, a spirit bird.

Even the four members of the Hundred Clever Sect who had just besieged it were released.

There's no reason to keep bothering him.

The little girl looked surprised: "How dare you talk to me like that? Aren't you afraid I'll get angry and eat you?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan calmed down instead.

"Not afraid."

He said, word by word, "You can't eat me."

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

The girl's body swayed and transformed back into the fiery firebird.

A scorching aura of flames emanated from it.

Each feather shimmered with golden flames.

It seemed as if it might unleash demonic fire at any moment.

Shen Xuan sighed softly.

After all that talk, we still have to take action.

Although I don't understand the Firebird's intention.

But to speak effectively, one must demonstrate their own capabilities.

"Let me see what you're capable of, daring to be so arrogant in front of me!"

"The Flaming Firebird roared angrily."

The voice just fell.

An extremely oppressive aura slowly emanated from the Flaming Firebird.

The space trembled slightly.

Shen Xuan's expression became extremely solemn.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword was tightly enveloped by wisps of icy coldness.

next moment.

A burst of flames formed a massive wave of fire that surged forth.

A wave of intense heat ignited once more.

Shen Xuan did not dodge.

The demonic fire before him was the most powerful he had ever seen in his life.

He can use the Yin-Yang Walking Technique or the Divine Treasure Five Thunder Escape Technique to directly avoid it.

However, there's no need for that.

The Flamebird's attack was merely a probe.

After Shen Xuan figured it out, he smiled slightly, and the Ice Soul Divine Sword shone brightly.

In his opinion.

The fiery bird before him, as long as it hasn't transformed into human form, is of the same rank as him.

No matter how strong they are, they haven't reached that unattainable level.

Strictly speaking, his half-step divine power realm is the same as that of the Fiery Firebird.

Think of this.

Shen Xuan's eyes flickered slightly.

Under his hand gestures and spellcasting.

The Ice Soul Divine Sword transformed into a lifelike, azure-blue ice dragon, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. In an instant, it turned into a streak of azure light and flew head-on towards the demonic fire.

(End of this chapter)