In the world of martial arts, there is a vast fantasy world.

Chapter 248 Gathering of a Hundred Domains

Fourth-grade pills are fine; just consider it as raising dozens more spirit realm cultivators, there's not much of a problem.

But it's a fifth-rank official position.

Even someone at his level of Mountain and Sea Realm wouldn't dare say he has a sufficient supply of Grade 5 pills.

Even the Tianyuan Sect couldn't afford to support dozens of Mountain and Sea Realms.

At this level, each batch of refining becomes exceptionally difficult.

Taking the Nine-Pattern Golden Elixir as an example, it takes a fifth-grade alchemist two months to process the medicinal materials, another two months to open the furnace, and finally two months to solidify the elixir. It takes a full six months to refine one batch.

A single batch yields only six or seven pieces.

When Dan Chengzi presented those twenty eight-patterned coins and five nine-patterned coins, it was a truly substantial gift.

Of course, given the resources of the Tianyuan Sect, they could easily produce several dozen.

However, at this rate of consumption, even dozens of them might not last for half a year.

Shen Xing also noticed Bai Yu's expression.

I'm afraid the Tianyuan Sect can't afford to support them.

However, this is normal.

No one knew his situation better than him. Ever since the Myriad Dragons Technique evolved to the Heavenly Grade, every breath he took was an astonishing drain on his energy.

After all, he was only at the third realm, yet he already possessed strength surpassing most fourth-realm cultivators, and his growth was incredibly rapid. What others needed hundreds of years to achieve, he could accomplish in just a few months.

Such formidable strength and such rapid growth could not have arisen out of thin air.

The resources required are enormous.

The essence of martial arts is to gather great power into oneself, and similarly, to gather a massive amount of vital energy into oneself!

To some extent, martial arts also follow the law of conservation of energy.

"In that case, let's just open up the Xuanlong Secret Realm!" Shen Xing narrowed his eyes slightly. "Now, as long as there are enough resources, the Xuanlong Secret Realm does not limit the number of people. It can even support more than a thousand people to train at the same time. Since your Tianyuan Sect is insufficient, let's open it up and allow the surrounding forces to participate as well. The name of the secret realm of the ancient holy land should be attractive enough."

"Young Master Shen!" Bai Yu's expression changed instantly.

But before he could say anything, Shen Xing waved his hand to interrupt him.

With a snap, a jade pendant was slapped out.

Bai Yu was startled again, and even subconsciously stood up.

Because he sensed the terrifying Yuan Power contained within this treasure talisman, even with his late-stage Mountain and Sea Realm strength, he was somewhat terrified.

This is the Sun and Moon Treasure Talisman!

The ability to create such a precious talisman is not something that someone who has just entered the Sun and Moon realm can do!

"To be honest, the elder of the clan who brought me here has probably encountered some problems. I can't access the clan's resources right now, but my cultivation can't fall behind." Shen Xing's face was somewhat gloomy, but his tone grew increasingly slow. He simply looked at Bai Yu in front of him and said unhurriedly, "If you want to stop me, feel free to try and gamble on how many treasure talismans I possess!"

bet?

What's so great about gambling?

Bai Yu stared intently at the sixth-grade treasure talisman, his heart filled with bitterness.

This person had previously pulled out several fifth-grade treasure talismans, and now he's pulled out a sixth-grade one. Heaven knows what other trump cards he has up his sleeve.

Speaking of which, the powerful clan member who brought him here has not yet appeared?

No wonder, this person doesn't even have enough resources for cultivation and has to rely on them to provide them.

Even so, they had little will to resist with just this one sixth-grade treasure talisman. If they had a few more, coupled with the power of the Xuanlong Secret Realm and the supreme treasure they saw that day that could easily tear through space, even with their ancestor, they might be in danger.

Well, the other party can't stay here forever. Even if they open up the secret realm, they will still need the Tianyuan Sect's assistance in managing it.

Under the imposing presence of this sixth-grade treasure talisman, Bai Yu respectfully bowed and said, "I understand. Please rest assured, Young Master Shen, the Tianyuan Sect will fully support you."

"Then spread the message," Shen Xing said calmly, putting away the talisman. "Also, the Third Princess of the Great Shang Dynasty is still here with you, right? Have her come see me."

"..." Bai Yu sighed inwardly, but nodded happily on the surface.

He knew that the negotiations on the alliance with the Great Shang Dynasty had actually been nearing their end, but it had not been completed yet. Why?

Naturally, it's because the princess of the Shang Dynasty hasn't yet met the one before her.

They had initially tried to stop him, citing his cultivation as the reason, but now that he had spoken up, they couldn't stop him anymore.

In fact, he had anticipated this.

As far as he knew, the apology from that Shang princess consisted of a full hundred eight-patterned golden dragon pills.

One hundred!

Even a fifth-grade alchemist needs two months to refine one batch. These hundred pills represent three years of tireless effort from a fifth-grade alchemist, not to mention the various rare and precious medicinal herbs behind them.

Not long after Bai Yu left, the delegation from the Great Shang Dynasty arrived at Shen Xing's location.

"Greetings, Young Master Shen." The Third Princess, Shang Lian, stepped forward, bowed gracefully, and displayed an elegant demeanor without the slightest arrogance befitting a princess.

This was also the first time she had met the legendary Young Master Shen.

Although a considerable amount of intelligence had already been gathered, seeing it for the first time was still quite a shock.

The other party simply sat there, yet his body radiated an unbearable dragon's might, and the pale golden flames leaping in his eyes were even more difficult to look at directly. Even a powerful expert like her, who had reached the peak of the fourth realm, felt a burning sensation in her soul.

That's right. Although she was at the fourth realm, or even at the peak of the fourth realm, and possessed extraordinary strength, she felt a sense of weakness when facing this Young Master Shen. Moreover, this feeling was incredibly clear!

Is this the weight of the Holy Land's Holy Son?

The third princess was amazed, but also longed for it even more.

Therefore, their expressions became increasingly friendly and dignified.

"Young Master Shen is indeed a peerless genius, a rare sight even in our small domains for tens of thousands of years. I, Shang Lian, am truly envious." Shang Lian walked over and sat down in the chair opposite Shen Xing, her face flushed.

Although she didn't possess the same alluring charm as Meng Han, her feelings were already revealed in the way her eyes moved.

The two Mountain and Sea Realm experts from the Great Shang Dynasty behind him were both astonished, their eyes twitching.

This third princess has always been known for her heroic demeanor; I've never heard of her having this kind of attitude before.

However, looking at the young master Shen in front of him, he understood immediately.

This person is destined to become a saint!

With the profound resources of the Great Shang Dynasty, they naturally discovered what the nine cries of the dragon bell on that day meant.

It would be best if Your Highness, the princess, did not act coy or pretentious towards such a person. Even if it was just a one-night stand, as long as a child could be conceived, and if that person were to become a saint in the future, it would be a blessing for the royal family and the Shang Dynasty.

Therefore, the two of them simultaneously looked away, as if they hadn't seen anything at all.

However, Shen Xing remained quite calm.

He had seen far too many proactive women; even within the research institute, there were quite a few who admired him.

There's nothing we can do; people are just that good.

However, he wasn't particularly concerned about such matters at the moment, so his expression remained unchanged. He merely glanced at the list presented to him, his gaze sweeping over the hundred eight-patterned golden pills before a smile appeared on his face: "As expected of the Great Shang Dynasty, which boasts sixth-grade alchemists, this is far more impressive than the Tianyuan Sect."

"How can Tianyuan Sect compare to my Great Shang?" Shang Lian said with pride, her eyes like autumn water, her words unambiguous. "Whether it is foundation, territory, or power, my Great Shang far surpasses Tianyuan Sect. If Young Master Shen has any needs, just make your request. My Great Shang will never be stingy and will do its best to satisfy them."

"These hundred eight-patterned golden dragon pills are more than enough for me to cultivate to the Spirit Realm." Shen Xing flicked the list in his hand. "However, after reaching the Spirit Realm, I will need a large number of fifth-grade pills. Relying solely on your company may not be enough."

"What does Young Master Shen mean?" Shang Lian seemed to understand the implied meaning in Shen Xing's words, and looked puzzled.

"What I mean is to gather all the domains together at Xuanlong," Shen Xing said calmly. "Although the Xuanlong Secret Realm is just a place used by Xuanlong Palace to train disciples, it is still the inheritance of an ancient holy land. I believe that forces from all domains will be interested. In addition, I'm afraid that many young geniuses will be dissatisfied with my title of 'certain to become a saint,' which is a good opportunity to provoke them."

Shang Lian was genuinely surprised by "Young Master Shen".

This is the legacy of an ancient sacred land!

Even a martial artist like her, who is close to reaching the Mountain and Sea Realm and already has her own inheritance, would be tempted. If the news spreads throughout the Hundred Domains, there will be a great many forces eager to come here. More importantly, this may become a grand event that sweeps through the younger generation of the Hundred Domains!

This has never happened before!

A region is vast. Even mountains and seas would take at least several months to traverse a hundred regions. Not to mention the martial artists below mountains and seas. Even powerful forces like Tianyuan and Dashang, who govern a region, can only focus their attention on a dozen or so nearby regions.

But if such a grand event can really be done.

In that instant, one's horizons can be broadened to encompass a hundred regions!

For a dynasty like the Shang, the opportunities within this are easily imaginable!

Just exchanging information and learning from each other is remarkable!

"If Young Master Shen is willing to do so, then our Great Shang will certainly do everything in our power to help!" Shang Lian didn't even need to go back and ask His Majesty the Emperor; he knew that if this matter could be accomplished, they would definitely not miss the opportunity!

Moreover, after careful consideration, it really can work.

Not only is the Xuanlong Palace Secret Realm attractive, but also the reputation of Shen Xing, the "Holy Son" who is "destined to become a saint". Not to mention a hundred regions, at least thirty or forty regions are no problem. This is already an amazing event!

"Then let's do it this way." Shen Xing nodded slightly. "There are also inheritances of alchemy and weapon crafting in the Xuanlong Secret Realm. The attraction of alchemy and weapon crafting will not be low. It would be best if your ancestor could participate."

That's right. Why did Shen Xing specifically seek out the Shang Dynasty delegation to say these words?

They were actually eyeing their sixth-grade alchemist.

This title is actually quite prestigious.

Because once you reach the seventh rank, you will inevitably be in the seventh realm, which is another huge watershed.

Moreover, even if it only affects the surrounding area, the resources obtained from just a few people should be enough for one's own cultivation. It is much faster to have others bring the resources to one's own through hardship than to search for them oneself.

(End of this chapter)