Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 204 Ice Soul Spirit Body (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan did not want to participate in the conflict between the Dao and the Demon in Qingyang Prefecture.

After mastering the [Wrath of Thor] technique, he was confident that he could defeat Wu Yulan and other demonic cultivators.

But there's no need.

Even if Wu Yulan and the others are killed, other demonic cultivators will still invade Qingyang Prefecture.

The struggle between the Dao and the Demon is insignificant in terms of the gains and losses of a city or a place, or the glory and disgrace of a day or two.

The Su family market at the foot of Feiyun Mountain, on the contrary, became bustling due to the demand stimulated by the war.

Every day, many cultivators come here to purchase strategic resources such as thunder talismans, elixirs, and magical artifacts.

After acquiring the [Absolute Lightning Dao Body] talent, Shen Xuan felt more confident.

I can return to my ancestral home at any time.

Even though the conflict with Lei Yaoyang intensified.

He was also confident that he could save his life from their clutches.

Strength is the greatest asset.

The essence blood of the Purple Lightning Dragon Eel increased his Water Spirit Root by three points, bringing it to 71 points.

It is only 9 points away from being a Heavenly Grade Spiritual Root.

In his hands, there were also three complete portions of water spirit blood: the Ice Soul Dragonfish, the Three-Legged Water Fox, and the Stone Poison Fish.

The Emperor Crab and the Silver Hook Sea Serpent are not included in the calculation.

A few days ago, the head of the Su family visited again.

The two talked for a long time in the secret room.

He came to purchase the [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman].

Each piece costs 300 spirit stones and can be resold for 400 spirit stones.

The booming sales of the "Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman" fueled a false sense of prosperity in Sujiafang Market.

This time, Shen Xuan did not make things difficult for the head of the Su family.

The ordinary [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman] was of little use to him anyway.

It is rarely used in magical duels.

Instead, they were traded as substitutes for spirit stones.

After completing [Thor's Wrath].

Ordinary lightning talismans are almost never used in magical duels.

Shen Xuan agreed to increase the amount of ordinary thunder talismans to be handed over by half.

The condition is that the Su family will use Leijing mother bamboo to replace it.

Currently, Shen Xuan is nurturing three Divine Thunder Talismans.

Thunder Crystal Mother Bamboo, a second-tier top-grade spiritual wood, is extremely rare, so it's always good to have more of it.

The head of the Su family readily agreed.

Although Leijing mother bamboo is a treasure of the Su family.

However, at this point, it is difficult to convert it into cash.

As long as the main stem remains, it can continue to grow.

The elders of the Su family would agree to sacrifice some side branches in exchange for thunder talismans, which would increase the family's income.

After the agreement was reached.

The head of the Su family expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

To be frank, if Master Shen needs anything from the Su family, he should just ask.

Shen Xuan smiled as he saw the head of the Su family off.

They didn't take a single word of the Su family head's solemn promise to heart.

Such empty promises are worthless.

……

late at night.

In the practice room.

A mysterious jade talisman flashed with golden light.

Shen Xuan stared at the small golden characters.

[Plunderable Talents: Ice Soul Body, Dragon's Might, Fish Scale Ice Armor, Extreme Cold Ice Arrow]

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

The Ice Soul Dragonfish's other bloodline talents, such as [Water Control] and [Overturning Rivers and Seas], should not be displayed.

After comparing them repeatedly, he finally chose the [Ice Soul Spirit Body].

[Talent: Ice Soul Spirit Body (12/100)]

【Daoyun: 428】

The water demon seems to have the bloodline of a divine dragon, and its Daoist points are quite good.

It can increase by about 400 points at a time.

Three months later.

The essence and blood of the Ice Soul Dragonfish were completely refined.

[Talent: Proficiency in Ice Soul Spirit Body (18/200)]

[Spiritual Root: Water 74/100]

【Daoyun: 4328】

Shen Xuan channeled his spiritual power, silently sensing the effects of the [Ice Soul Spirit Body] talent.

"hiss!"

The water elemental energy within his body surged even more violently.

However, when he guided his divine thoughts and condensed a dark spirit fish...

The fish's body became transparent, sparkling and crystal clear like an ice sculpture, exuding a cold and chilling aura.

Divine thoughts moved slightly.

The dark ice fish leaped out, transforming into a blue ice wall spirit shield.

It is much more solid than the previous cyan spirit shield.

This is merely a dark ice fish.

What if, as in the past, a dozen or so results emerge?
Shen Xuan could imagine that its defensive capabilities were indestructible.

Even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Unless one possesses an extremely powerful magic weapon, it cannot harm him.

As for attack power...

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

The hand seals kept changing.

The Azure Water Sword suddenly flew up.

A pale blue ice dragon slowly appeared on the sword.

However, at this moment, the Frost Dragon truly lived up to its name.

His entire body was as solid as ice, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and a chilling cold permeated the air.

The fine dust particles floating in the air all stopped and then condensed into tiny ice points.

Frost rose and covered the entire training room.

At this moment, Shen Xuan had not yet exerted his full strength.

"Back!"

With a clang, the Azure Water Sword returned to its sheath.

He dared not test the power of the [Immortal Slaying Water Qi Technique], enhanced by his various talents, in the training room.

If he were to unleash his full power, even the magic array in the training room would likely collapse under his sword strike.

Shen Xuan carefully experienced the effects of the [Ice Soul Spirit Body].

Finally, add all the Daoist points to it.

[Talent: Ice Soul Spirit Body Mastery (288/400)]

Like the [Irregular Dao Body], it can only be upgraded to the mastery level.

Daoist rhyme points are not a panacea.

The higher the grade of a talent skill, the less effective the Daoist points become.

For example, with the [Ice Soul Spirit Body] and [Lightning Dao Body], after mastering them, each point of experience gained requires more than ten points of Dao essence.

Moreover, the more advanced one becomes, the more Daoist points are required, until it becomes completely ineffective.

"It seems that any talent or skill is limited by one's cultivation level."

Cultivation level is the foundation of a cultivator.

It's impossible for a Qi Refining cultivator to master a technique to perfection, or even develop supernatural powers.

This is impossible.

If this were to happen, the person would definitely die from an explosion.

Your physical body, spiritual power, and soul cannot contain your understanding and application of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Judging from the bonus of Daoist points, the [Ice Soul Spirit Body] is of a higher rank than the [Lightning Daoist Body].

Thinking about it, that makes sense.

Although both are descendants of the divine dragon bloodline, the formation of the [Ice Soul Spirit Body] is much more difficult than that of the [Lightning Dao Body].

"Now, my strength is comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage."

Previously, Shen Xuan needed a place with abundant water to contend with those in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Now, even in places without water sources, without using the spiritual water from the purification bottle, Shen Xuan can easily fight against late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. "Perhaps, I need an ice magic technique."

Shen Xuan's three magical techniques are all water-based.

With the [Ice Soul Spirit Body], he should choose another ice-based cultivation method.

The ice method is a derivative of the water method.

Water-based cultivators can also practice ice-based techniques.

However, its effectiveness is somewhat inferior to that of cultivators with ice spirit roots.

This reminded him of an extremely rare ice magic technique that had appeared as a reward in the sect's missions.

【Ice Soul Cold Water Technique】.

Shen Xuan took out the intelligence jade slip sent by Lü Zhengying.

Turn to the content related to 【Ice Soul Cold Water Technique】.

【Ice Soul Cold Water Technique】is a secret ice technique passed down by True Person Cold Jade. Very few people in the Qingyun Sect practice this technique.

Hanyu Zhenren is the only female ice magic practitioner in the Qingyun Sect.

It is not the elixir of immortality, but it is better than the elixir of immortality.

The number one female cultivator of the Qingyun Sect.

His combat strength is much stronger than that of Shen Xuan's master, Master Gufeng.

Ok.

Now, Shen Xuan knows.

Master Gu Feng Zhenren is one of the weakest fighters in the Qingyun Sect.

The Cold Jade Immortal is different.

A unique spiritual root, a true genius of ice magic.

It felt like I was on a winning streak all the way.

He established his foundation at thirty-six and formed his core at eighty-seven.

He is only 120 years old now.

However, he possesses the combat power to rival a Golden Core cultivator.

It is said that when Master Hanyu was condensing his inner elixir, an accident occurred.

It almost failed.

That's why the golden elixir didn't condense.

This also became a great regret for the Qingyun Sect.

When a Foundation Establishment cultivator condenses their inner core.

If you fail, it will be very difficult to make a comeback.

He remained confined to the Foundation Establishment stage throughout his life.

If the elixir is successfully condensed, there are three possible scenarios.

The worst is the formation of a fake pill.

This is what is commonly referred to as inferior inner elixir.

Strictly speaking, this also falls under the category of failed Core Formation.

Its spiritual power and divine soul are only half of what a true elixir possesses.

Their lifespan was extended by only a little over a hundred years.

Although his strength has been greatly improved, he can crush Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Outside the home, he is also respectfully referred to as a "real person".

However, his cultivation level remained confined to this.

Let alone condensing a nascent soul.

Even those in the mid-stage of Core Formation cannot advance to this level.

The most common form is the condensed elixir.

Those with higher-quality pills can further enhance their cultivation level.

Mid-stage, late-stage, and even perfect Core Formation.

In theory, any True Core cultivator has the opportunity to condense a Nascent Soul.

However, the hope is slim.

In the entire Song Kingdom, only a few Nascent Soul True Monarchs exist among the seven major sects.

The Qingyun Sect, where Shen Xuan resides, is said to have a Nascent Soul True Monarch ancestor.

However, he hasn't appeared in public for many years.

I don't know if they're still alive.

A very small number of people can condense the Golden Elixir.

This means that the quality of the pill is excellent, and the chance of condensing a nascent soul is relatively high.

In any sect, a Golden Core cultivator is considered a top-tier fighter and a pillar of the sect.

The power of the Qingyun Sect is controlled by a few Golden Core cultivators.

Most resources must first be allocated to ensuring the supply of Golden Core cultivators.

Only then will it be the turn of the other real people.

Of course, these things are far removed from Shen Xuan's life.

Shen Xuan's current focus is on steady progress and continuous improvement of his cultivation level.

"I have a mysterious jade talisman that allows me to plunder the bloodline talents of demonic beasts and continuously improve the quality of my spiritual roots."

"If you have enough resources and focus on your cultivation, the chances of forming your core are very high."

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to condense their inner core, the amount of cultivation resources required is enormous.

Ordinary cultivators, without the support of a sect or family, simply cannot afford it.

Generally speaking, to form a core, one needs at least a high-grade spiritual root and a great stroke of luck.

But none of these are problems for Shen Xuan.

The problem is that in the world of cultivation, many things are beyond one's control.

The world of cultivation is actually just an animal world.

It adheres to the law of the jungle: the strong prey on the weak and the fittest survive.

Many things cannot be resolved peacefully simply by tolerating and yielding.

Those who hold such views have long since turned into a pile of bones.

If you tolerate others' bullying and exploitation, it will not only fail to solve the problem, but will also make others think that you are weak and easy to bully, and they will become more and more demanding.

Shen Xuan is now 97 years old (by Chinese reckoning).

He has never intentionally harmed anyone.

However, danger always follows.

The moral standards of those in the cultivation world are not much higher than those of ordinary mortals.

Even more despicable and shameless.

Shen Xuan understood this very well.

Historically, those who hold high positions of power are often the most unscrupulous in their methods.

The victor is king, the loser is villain; this has always been the case throughout history.

The same applies within sects.

Shen Xuan would not place his hopes on anyone.

Even junior sister Qin Yuehan and master Gufeng Zhenren.

He had no intention of relying on anyone.

You have to rely on yourself for everything.

Shen Xuan flipped through the introduction of the [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique] and was quite tempted.

Looking at the exchange criteria for merit points, it requires 50,000 contribution points.

Killing a demonic cultivator in the early Foundation Establishment stage grants five thousand points.

The status of the Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Demonic Sect is as high as 10,000 points.

"Ten early Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivators can be exchanged for a secret technique for forming a Core Formation True Person with a different spiritual root. It's a great deal!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

50,000 contribution points isn't cheap.

You can exchange it for five Foundation Establishment Pills from a sect.

Even if a family has a genius cultivator with ice spirit roots, those cultivation families are reluctant to exchange for them.

Five Foundation Establishment cultivators are far more useful than one ice-elemental genius.

But for Shen Xuan, the numbers don't add up that way.

He has acquired the [Ice Soul Spirit Body] talent.

Practicing the [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique] will yield twice the results with half the effort.

It can significantly enhance strength.

For him, a mere 50,000 sect contribution points were nothing more than the price of a mid-grade second-tier water demon corpse.

How unreasonable!

He quickly came up with a solution.

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