Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 653 Identity Exposed (Please Subscribe)

The live banquet has ended.

Shen Xuan returned to his cabin with an intelligence jade slip, some spirit wine, and some demon beast meat.

Yang Huofeng accepted the spirit wine and the monster meat without any hesitation.

He took a sip of wine, a bite of meat, and began to eat.

"Is it tasty?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Huofeng nodded repeatedly.

I finally managed to swallow a piece of meat.

“Uncle Mingshen, my appetite is getting bigger and bigger. Father says that the income from making talismans, after deducting the cost of materials, is not enough to buy meat.”

Shen Xuan's face darkened: "Can't you eat less?"

"No! I'm starving. The more I practice, the hungrier I get."

"That's normal. You consume too much spiritual energy while practicing, so you need to replenish it with monster meat."

"Master Uncle Mingshen, were you this hungry and able to eat this much when you were in the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"No. I'm old and eat little."

"Oh. Uncle Mingshen, next time you have good wine and meat, please bring more."

"Don't count on me. Figure it out yourself."

Shen Xuan said irritably.

Yang Huofeng's physique is somewhat special.

Even without cultivating techniques like "devouring all things," their appetite is several times greater than that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, from which they draw spiritual energy.

"Oh."

Yang Huofeng nodded, then lowered her head to drink and eat meat.

Seeing that Shen Xuan was looking through the intelligence jade slip and ignoring her.

Only then did he feel relieved and began to eat heartily, getting oil all over his hands and mouth.

After eating and drinking her fill, Yang Huofeng took out a cleansing talisman, activated it, and her whole body was completely refreshed.

At this moment, Shen Xuan put away the intelligence jade slip.

"Master Uncle Mingshen, where are we going? What kind of sea monster are we going to fight?"

"Go to the open sea and deal with a group of Iron-Toothed Thunder Sharks."

Shen Xuan handed the intelligence jade slip to Yang Huofeng.

"No matter what happens, do not stray from me, and do not act rashly."

Yang Huofeng casually flipped through the intelligence jade slips.

"Are these Iron-Toothed Thunder Sharks really that powerful? Wow, this Thunder Shark King is a mid-grade Tier 3, with steel teeth and iron claws, and it can even shoot lightning. Uncle-Master Ming Shen, can you defeat it?"

Shen Xuan asked, "What do you think?"

Yang Huofeng smiled awkwardly: "Master Uncle Mingshen is incredibly powerful, he can definitely beat him."

Shen Xuan sighed.

"Yang Huofeng, listen carefully."

Shen Xuan looked directly at Yang Huofeng and solemnly said, "When cultivators go out, the greatest danger is not from demonic beasts or demons, but from fellow human cultivators."

"what?"

Yang Huofeng looked bewildered.

"Don't just focus on eating, remember my words."

Shen Xuan said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, this sea voyage to hunt demons won't go too smoothly."

"The real danger is right beside us."

Yang Huofeng's eyes darted around.

I wanted to ask who was the most suspicious.
The only one who could threaten True Person Ming Shen was at least a Core Formation Realm True Person.

Finally, without saying a word, he obediently sat on the bed, crossed his legs, and began to regulate his breathing.

……

a few days later.

early morning.

The Flying Cloud seagoing vessel.

Shen Xuan, with Yang Huofeng by his side, stood on the deck, gazing at the boundless blue sea in the distance.

He sensed the presence of various sea creatures beneath the surface of the sea.

According to their plan, they were heading east to reach the sea area they were going to.

It was divided into seven areas.

In each area, there is a Tier 3 siren active.

The journey is long, and we may encounter a third-tier sea monster.

Moreover, in the distant open sea, one might encounter pirates or demonic cultivators.

By this time, the ship had already sailed more than 40,000 li.

Approaching the destination.

Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan walked onto the deck.

After exchanging pleasantries, the three began to chat.

Soon, the topic shifted to how to hunt down the Thunder Shark King.

As planned, Liu Ruoping released several live bulls to lure the Iron-Toothed Thunder Sharks over.

Ye Qinghan released a magical artifact to isolate the Thunder Shark King.

Lin Xuanyuan and True Man Ming Shen attacked together with water and fire, and killed the fiend.

The three discussed the specific details of the battle and how to respond.

At that moment, the ship suddenly stopped.

On the horizon ahead, a three-class seagoing vessel flying a tiger flag sailed towards them, cutting through the waves.

The psionic cannons on the Flying Cloud ship were raised, all ready.

Ye Qinghan glanced at it and said with a smile, "It's a ship from Tiger Island."

Lin Xuanyuan explained, "The three island lords on Tiger Island have also received the mission to wipe out the third-tier sea monsters. It's in the sea area adjacent to ours."

When the Feiyun ship was about a thousand feet away, the Menghu Island ship stopped.

Three streaks of light flew over.

Liu Ruoping went to greet him.

The four exchanged a few words in the air.

Then, they all landed on the deck of the Feiyun seagoing vessel.

“Brother Mingshen, let me introduce you to these three fellow Daoists from Tiger Island.”

Liu Ruoping led a burly man dressed in snake-scale armor over to pay his respects.

"I am Situ Zhong, the Great Island Master of Fierce Tiger Island. I greet Fellow Daoist Ming Shen of Fire Cloud Sect."

“These two are my brothers, the second island master Sun Jiangjing and the third island master Zhang Zeyun.”

Both the lean old man and the short, stocky man clasped their hands in a gesture of respect.

"So you're a fellow Daoist from Tiger Island."

Shen Xuan smiled and returned the greeting.

Tiger Island is also a vassal state of the Yueyun Sect, and it is closer to the open sea, thousands of miles away from Flame Island.

The aura emanating from Situ Zhong was clearly that of a late-stage True Core cultivator.

"Fellow Daoists, let's go inside together. I've prepared some light wine; how about we have a drink together?"

"So good."

Situ Chong nodded slightly and took the lead towards the cabin.

At this moment, he seemed to notice Yang Huofeng for the first time and stopped in his tracks.

"Fellow Daoist Ming Shen, this must be Yang Huofeng, the genius girl of your Fire Cloud Sect."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Exactly."

Yang Huofeng remained silent, standing behind Shen Xuan and bowing with clasped hands.

"Indeed, the old generation surpasses the new, and a new generation surpasses the old."

Situ Zhong said with emotion.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Ming Shen, I recently obtained a fire technique inheritance, but I don't know if it's genuine. Could you please take a look and authenticate it?"

Situ Zhong took out a cultivation technique jade slip from his storage bag and floated it in front of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan's smile remained unchanged.

"Okay. Let me take a look."

Shen Xuan scanned the cultivation technique jade slip with his divine sense.

It really is a third-tier fire spell.

"This is the [True Fire Burning Heaven Technique]. The spiritual fire cultivated from it is domineering and fierce."

Just now.

Situ Zhong's face turned cold, and his eyes revealed murderous intent.

Point your finger.

A cold glint suddenly appeared, and the phantom, like a winged tiger, shot towards Shen Xuan's sea of ​​consciousness between his brows with lightning speed.

At this moment, Situ Chongli was only about ten feet away from Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan's attention was once again focused on the cultivation technique jade slip.

"Master!"

Yang Huofeng couldn't help but gasp in surprise, a chill running down her spine.

She never expected it.

Both are affiliated forces of the Yueyun Sect, and both are True Persons at the Core Formation Realm.

How could they be so despicable and shameless as to plot and ambush their master?

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

Hundreds and thousands of dark ice fish suddenly leaped out from its body.

It transformed into streaks of blue-green ice walls.

A deep blue flying sword pierced through more than a dozen layers of blue-green ice walls.

Finally, its remaining momentum waned, stopping just three feet in front of Shen Xuan.

And within these three feet, there are dozens of blue-green ice walls.

"You are not Master Ming Shen!"

Situ Zhong's sneak attack failed, his face darkened, and his eyes, like those of a venomous snake, stared intently at Shen Xuan.

"Who are you exactly?"

"It doesn't matter anymore."

Shen Xuan said calmly, "Situ Zhong, how dare you plot to harm Master Ming Shen!"

"Do it!"

Situ Chong shouted.

Sun Jiangjing summoned a curved, gleaming magical weapon and aimed it at the head.

Zhang Zeyun flashed and pounced on Yang Huofeng.

Clearly, he wanted to capture Yang Huofeng first and take her hostage.

Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan exchanged a glance and simultaneously took a step forward.

The two summoned their flying swords to block Sun Jiangjing and Zhang Zeyun.

Liu Ruoping appeared bewildered and looked completely lost.

For a moment, on the deck of the Flying Cloud, six Core Formation Realm cultivators were locked in a fierce battle.

Yang Huofeng quickly hid behind Shen Xuan.

This level of combat is beyond the capabilities of a Foundation Establishment cultivator like her.

The sheer pressure from the Core Formation realm was enough to make her breathless.

Shen Xuan and Situ Zhong confronted each other.

In contrast, the other four were playing fiercely.

The atmosphere between the two of them became even more tense.

Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan are both at the mid-stage of True Core Realm.

He was clearly superior to Sun Jiangjing and Zhang Zeyun, who were both at the early stage of the Water Method and True Elixir Realm.

However, neither of them used their full strength.

They temporarily held off the two people on Tiger Island.

He kept glancing at Shen Xuan and Situ Zhong out of the corner of his eye.

They didn't know Shen Xuan's true identity.

But he was able to bring Yang Huofeng out and also impersonate Ming Shen Zhenren.

They made it look so real that they didn't notice anything amiss.

He must have had a very close relationship with Master Ming Shen.

Tiger Island dared to openly launch a sneak attack on Master Ming Shen.

Once it's done, they certainly won't be let off the hook.

Since that's the case, they had no choice but to place their bets on Shen Xuan and lend a helping hand.

"stop."

Situ Zhong shouted again.

Sun Jiangjing and Zhang Zeyun forced their opponents back and returned to Situ Zhong's back.

"Fellow Daoist, if I were to say that this is a misunderstanding, would you understand?"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"I am willing to show my sincerity. One million spirit stones, how about it?"

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Situ Zhong, answer one question for me first."

"Excuse me."

"Whose idea was it?"

"What I mean is, I sense something is off about you, that you don't seem like the legendary Master Ming Shen. I was just testing you."

Situ Chong spoke off the cuff, making things up without thinking.

"Island Master Situ, really! How could you so easily test someone like that!"

Liu Ruoping breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, it's a misunderstanding. It's all cleared up now."

Liu Ruoping clasped his hands in a salute and bowed.

A streak of blue light, as swift as lightning, swept towards him from behind his neck.

This time, the distance is even closer.

Moreover, this azure light dodged the azure ice wall in front of Shen Xuan, circled around behind him, and opened its mouth to bite him.

It was a green bamboo snake, a third-order venomous creature.

however.

Shen Xuan's hands were even faster than the movements of the green bamboo snake.

A fleeting afterimage streaked past.

He grabbed the green bamboo snake by its vital spot.

The Primordial Mystic Ice Spiritual Power suddenly erupted.

In an instant.

The third-tier venomous green bamboo snake was encased and frozen in layers of mysterious ice.

"Qing'er!" Liu Ruoping cried out in surprise and quickly retreated.

Shen Xuan did not pursue them.

Instead, he looked at Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan.

Even now, he still cannot determine the positions of these two people.

really.

Shocked, Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan involuntarily took a few steps back.

They didn't understand the situation either.

As the captain of the Feiyun ship, Liu Ruoping was originally their teammate. How could he collude with the three men from Menghu Island?
So, this was all planned in advance?

Wasn't the hunt for the Iron-Toothed Thunder Shark a trap specifically designed to target Master Ming Shen?
The person who could set up such a trap...

After a moment's thought, the two couldn't help but gasp.

Shen Xuan took in the expressions of Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan and nodded slightly.

Therefore, it seems that neither of them knew the truth.

He doesn't mind having two more opponents.

But I don't want to kill innocent people indiscriminately.

In Shen Xuan's view.

These so-called Core Formation Realm cultivators, apart from Situ Zhong who had just broken through to the late True Core stage and had some strength, were mostly ordinary cultivators.

The rest of them are nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs.

"Unfortunately, my identity has been exposed."

"After finishing this order, I'll be leaving Flame Island for now."

If everyone on the Flying Cloud ship is killed, their identities can be kept secret.

However, Shen Xuan was not the kind of person who killed indiscriminately.

After witnessing the Purple Tree King undergo its tribulation.

Shen Xuan also subconsciously restrained himself from killing people easily.

Unless there is a valid reason.

Like the three people on Tiger Island and Liu Ruoping in front of us.

Shen Xuan slowly scanned the four people.

A smile appeared on his face.

This voyage has truly brought me great fortune.

Four Nascent Soul cultivators at the Water Method Core Formation stage, one of whom was even at the late True Core stage.

Their wealth, elixir, and even their bodies are extremely valuable.

These were already in Shen Xuan's possession.

"Since you don't want to talk, then you don't need to talk anymore!"

Actually, they don't say it.

Shen Xuan knew that it must be the Yueyun Sect's doing.

Inside the elegant hall of the Flying Cloud ship, the atmosphere suddenly changed!
Shen Xuan's aura surged dramatically.

A terrifying spiritual pressure, chilling to the bone and freezing for miles around, instantly spread out.

The deck was instantly covered with a thick layer of white frost.

"Oh no, this person is the Ice Mage!"

Situ Zhong's expression changed drastically, and he cried out in alarm.

As a late-stage True Core cultivator, he was extremely sensitive to the flow of Qi.

Such refined icy aura is definitely not from an ordinary water magic master.

His eyes flickered; he was still hesitating.

Should we abandon the mission and flee?

After all, it's four against one, a clear numerical advantage.

In this split second.

"Zheng!"

A clear, resonant sword cry rang out, like a dragon roaring across the heavens.

Shen Xuan opened his mouth and spat out the crystal-clear Ice Soul Divine Sword.

Sensing the sharpness of the Ice Soul Divine Sword, Situ Zhong no longer hesitated.

"It's the Ice Magic Golden Core! Let's split up!"

Situ Chong roared angrily, his figure transforming into a streak of blood-red light as he fled in panic.

Sun Jiangjing and Zhang Zeyun were seasoned veterans with extremely quick reflexes. They transformed into two streaks of light, one green and one yellow, and fled in different directions.

Speed ​​was pushed to its limit.

Liu Ruoping's face turned pale, and he stood there stunned for a moment.

He was the owner of the Flying Cloud seagoing vessel.

This is the culmination of his life's work, the foundation of his livelihood; how could he just abandon it?

"Want to leave now? It's too late."

Shen Xuan snorted coldly, his face as cold as ice.
He pointed his fingers forward like a sword.

"Roar!"

The Ice Soul Divine Sword shone brightly, instantly transforming into a ferocious ice dragon, carrying a terrifying aura capable of freezing everything. It struck first, even though it was behind, and pounced straight on Situ Zhong, who was the fastest to escape.

At the same time, Shen Xuan raised his left hand, and a precious seal surrounded by purple light appeared out of thin air.

On the surface of the Purple Gold True Water Seal, nine Mystic Ice Divine Dragons opened their eyes and opened their mouths.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Nine condensed ice swords flew in three directions, respectively targeting Sun Jiangjing, Zhang Zeyun, and the dazed Liu Ruoping.

Three dishes per person, no more, no less.

The sword light was sharp and precise, sealing off all their space to dodge.

"No! Fellow Daoist, spare my life!"

Liu Ruoping was terrified and only had time to summon a small blue shield before being struck by the Xuanbing Flying Sword.

The person and shield were instantly turned into an ice sculpture.

"Open it for me."

Sun Jiangjing roared and swung his curved hook wildly, shattering two Xuanbing flying swords in succession, but was hit by the last one and frozen into an ice sculpture.

Zhang Zeyun was quite fierce; his treasured sword emitted an earthy yellow light as it clashed head-on with the flying sword.

After shattering two swords in succession, his spiritual power was finally exhausted. He was then struck by the third sword, which unleashed a burst of cold air, freezing him instantly.

All three were True Core cultivators, yet they couldn't withstand more than a few breaths under Shen Xuan's casual strike, their life force extinguished, and they all perished.

On the other side, Situ Zhong, facing the attack of the Xuanbing Divine Dragon, was furious and desperately urged his natal flying sword to block.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

The sound of gold and iron clashing is endless.

With each collision, a layer of mysterious ice covered Situ Zhong's flying sword, and its spiritual light dimmed rapidly.

He frantically circulated his inner energy to dissolve the icy chill on the flying sword, but his speed was far from keeping up with the freezing force.

"No!"

Situ Zhong roared in despair.

He took out a medicine bottle, about to take out the elixir inside and swallow it.

At this moment, a sword light as thin as a hair silently pierced through his protective spiritual energy and precisely entered his sea of ​​consciousness between his eyebrows.

It was exactly the same move he used to sneak attack Shen Xuan.

The difference is.

Situ Zhong's body stiffened.

His eyes quickly lost their sparkle, and a chilling aura erupted from his body.

A few breaths later, this late-stage True Core cultivator also turned into an ice sculpture.

Shen Xuan channeled his spiritual power, collecting the three ice sculptures of the island lords of Fierce Tiger Island, as well as the ice sculpture of Liu Ruoping on the deck, into a gourd.

That gourd was originally used by the demonic cultivators of the Corpse Refining Sect to cultivate zombies.

After Shen Xuan retrieved the spoils, he used them to collect the ice sculpture corpse.

In the blink of an eye, all four Core Formation cultivators, including one in the late stage of Core Formation, were wiped out.

Shen Xuan remained calm and composed, as if he had only done a trivial matter.

He rolled up his sleeves.

The icy chill that filled the sky vanished abruptly.

The Feiyun seagoing vessel has returned to normal operation.

Shen Xuan looked at Ye Qinghan and Lin Xuanyuan, who both looked terrified, and sighed.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, Fellow Daoist Lin, what should we do next?"

……

Flame Island, Fire Cloud Sect's council hall.

The monthly sect affairs meeting is underway.

Zhong Suming sat upright in the main seat, his expression calm, listening to Chen Xingyu, the head of the talisman room, report on the talisman situation for the month.

Zeng Yuyuan sat silently to the side, a hint of worry in her eyes.

Just then, a disciple on duty rushed in, presenting a visiting card with both hands, his tone urgent.

"Senior Brother Zhong, Elder Huangshi, the Law Enforcement Hall Elder of Yueyun Sect, has arrived at the port in person."

"Master Huangshi?"

Zhong Suming suddenly stood up, his expression changing slightly.

The Yueyun Sect is a superior sect, and the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall hold high positions and great power. Their sudden arrival at this moment is by no means ordinary.

"The meeting is adjourned. All disciples in charge, please follow me to the port to welcome Senior Huangshi's arrival."

Zhong Suming dared not delay and immediately gave the order.

A moment later, at the port.

Zhong Suming and Zeng Yuyuan led ten Foundation Establishment stage disciples to activate the island's protective formation.

Outside the formation, a stout middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in an apricot-yellow robe stood with his hands behind his back in the air.

The immense spiritual pressure emanating from his body was clearly that of someone at the mid-stage of the True Core realm.

It was none other than Huang Shi Zhenren, the law enforcement elder of the Yueyun Sect.

Master Huangshi's gaze was cold as he swept over the crowd and got straight to the point.

"Good, everyone is here."

"Upon investigation by the Enforcement Hall, it has been confirmed that Shen Haoming, a disciple of the Fire Cloud Sect, is actually a traitorous cultivator from the Song Kingdom. Within the territory of my Yueyun Sect, he committed the crime of annihilating the Hu family of Red Maple Valley. The evidence is conclusive, and his crimes are unforgivable."

These words were like a bolt from the blue.

"impossible!"

Zhong Suming and Zeng Yuyuan exclaimed almost simultaneously.

Zeng Yuyuan suppressed her shock and said urgently, "Senior Huang Shi, is there some misunderstanding? Junior Brother Shen..."

"shut up"

Master Huangshi's expression darkened, and his terrifying spiritual pressure, typical of a mid-stage True Core cultivator, suddenly erupted.

All the Fire Cloud Sect disciples present gasped for breath and swayed.

"The witnesses and physical evidence are irrefutable; how dare you try to deny it!"

Master Huangshi rebuked, "The Yueyun Sect's Enforcement Hall is arresting people according to the law. Are you trying to protect criminals, aid and abet evil, and test the law with yourselves?"

The last sentence, containing a profound impact on the soul, resounded like a thunderclap in everyone's ears, shaking their minds and spirits.

Zeng Yuyuan's pretty face turned pale, but she still wanted to argue her point.

Zhong Suming spoke first, bowing deeply, his voice strained.

"This disciple would not dare. Senior is enforcing the law, and we would never dare to obstruct it."

"Senior Brother Zhong, you..."

Zeng Yuyuan was both anxious and angry, and looked at Zhong Suming.

Zhong Suming winked at her, shook his head slightly, and said loudly, "When Master returns, he will explain things clearly to Senior Huang Shi. How can we disobey the decree of our sect?"

Upon hearing this, the other disciples suppressed their surprise and doubt, bowed their heads and echoed, "What Senior Brother Zhong said is absolutely right."

Seeing this, Zeng Yuyuan knew she couldn't do it alone, so she could only grit her teeth and remain silent.

Master Huangshi snorted coldly, his expression softening slightly, and ordered, "Zhong Suming, go and summon Shen Haoming, and hand him over to me for punishment."

"Yes, disciple, I obey!"

Zhong Suming respectfully agreed, then transformed into a streak of light and hurriedly headed towards Crimson Cloud Peak.

About half an hour later, Zhong Suming returned, with a hint of embarrassment on his face.

"Reporting to Senior Huang Shi, Junior Brother Shen resides in a cave on Crimson Cloud Peak. The cave is protected by a very strong array, and I cannot enter."

"Ok?"

Master Huangshi frowned: "Did you send a message?"

“I relayed the message several times in a loud voice. The old servant Yang guarding the gate said that his master was in meditation and was not receiving any guests,” Zhong Suming replied, forcing himself to speak.

"Hmph, what an arrogant attitude. Despite being a convict, he is still so presumptuous."

Huangshi Zhenren laughed in anger: "I will go and meet him myself. Zhong Suming, lead the way."

"Yes."

Zhong Suming dared not disobey.

Immediately, Master Huangshi and Zhong Suming transformed into two streaks of light and flew towards Crimson Cloud Peak.

Seeing this, Zeng Yuyuan stamped her foot, mounted her sword, and followed.

The remaining disciples looked at each other, their hearts filled with unease.

Chen Xingyu sighed and said to everyone, "This matter is beyond our control. Let's return to the council hall and wait for news."

With heavy hearts, everyone silently followed Chen Xingyu back to the council hall.

……

Crimson Cloud Peak Cave.

in the hall.

Yang Yunfan stood with his head bowed.

Master Ming Shen sat there, his eyes slightly closed, revealing neither joy nor anger.

a long time.

Loud noises came from outside the cave.

Someone is forcibly breaking the formation.

Master Ming Shen frowned slightly.

Outside the cave, a Five Elements Wind and Thunder Killing Array was set up.

This is a second-tier high-grade killing formation, sufficient to deal with Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But in front of a Core Formation Realm cultivator, they are not worth mentioning.

With just the power of one's inner energy, one can forcefully break through the formation.

Master Ming Shen imitated Shen Haoming's voice and transmitted it using his divine soul power.

"Senior Huang Shi, why did you destroy the formation of my cave?"

Outside, the reprimanding voice of Master Huangshi could be heard.

"Shen Haoming, you've committed a crime!"

"You treacherous cultivator, you are incredibly audacious, committing the crime of annihilating the entire Hu family of Red Maple Valley."

"Now that I've arrived, why don't you surrender!"

"If you dare to resist, I will annihilate you, body and soul, and condemn you to eternal damnation!"

(End of this chapter)