Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 461: The Storm Rises Again

The riverbed of the black Grand River.

Shen Xuan transformed into a Flood Dragon, not pausing for a breath, continuously using the [Water Escape Technique], swiftly distancing himself from the Yin Sha Sect of Liang Country.

Before taking action, he had already pinpointed his escape route.

Rushing forward for thousands of miles, diving from the black Grand River into the East Sea.

Only then did Shen Xuan relax.

In the depths of the ocean.

Even against a Golden Core True Master, he was confident he could stand up to them directly.

Even if he couldn’t win.

The assurance of escaping unscathed was still somewhat there.

"Mere Fake Pill Demon Lord, nothing more!"

Shen Xuan felt that the Demon Lord Gu Sha was no match compared to Xiao Jinsong.

"Therefore, once reaching Tier Three, it’s very difficult to pre-determine their strength."

"Only by clashing in real combat can their depths be understood."

Taking action near the mountain gate of the Yin Sha Sect within Liang Country.

Shen Xuan needed to be cautious.

For this, he didn’t hesitate to use a Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman nurtured for thirty years.

The power of such a Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman was enough to threaten the life of a Fake Pill Demon Lord.

Moreover, after transforming, Shen Xuan’s close combat strength as a Body Refining Master in the Dharma Realm far surpassed a Fake Pill Demon Lord.

If it wasn’t for time constraints.

Shen Xuan could have completely saved those Divine Thunder Treasure Talismans.

At this moment, Shen Xuan was unaware.

A dozen Demon Lords from the Yin Sha Sect were standing on the bank where he entered the water, not a single one dared to dive in.

Fearing his ambush and sneak attack underwater.

Even if these Demon Lords got into the water, they couldn’t possibly catch up to him.

In the East Sea, Shen Xuan rode the wind and waves, overturning rivers and seas as he traveled.

Until he reached the boundaries of Yan Country, where he summoned the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse to ride the waves back to the Starry Sea.

Approaching Divine Dragon Island, Shen Xuan stowed away the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse and dived into the coral cluster at the seabed.

Here, there was a concealed cave whose entrance was just the size of a bowl.

Shen Xuan transformed into a green snake and slithered inside.

Inside, it was suddenly spacious, like another world.

Shen Xuan activated the cave’s Shield Array.

Painstakingly erasing various Divine Soul imprints on Demon Lord Gu Sha’s Storage Pouch.

This location was tens of thousands of miles away from the Yin Sha Sect.

Also deep within the thousand-foot seabed.

Even the strongest tracking marks were now useless.

Killing Demon Lord Gu Sha seemed simple, but Shen Xuan put in quite some effort.

Not only did he expend a Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman nurtured for thirty years.

But also took on certain risks.

However, while at Black Maple Ridge.

Shen Xuan frequently used the [Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique], it was always a minor trouble.

This meant that as long as the actions were swift, there would be no danger.

With his current strength, defeating Demon Lord Gu Sha was no challenge.

Yet, to kill with a single strike, it required some maneuvering.

Nevertheless, it was all worth it.

Shen Xuan opened Demon Lord Gu Sha’s Storage Pouch and found the demon Flood Dragon Essence Blood as he had hoped.

Black as ink, surging with demon power, sealed in a dark green Jade Bottle.

Besides, as a Fake Pill Demon Lord, Demon Lord Gu Sha also possessed many Demon Stones, Core Formation Demon Objects, and high-tier demon cultivation items like Primordial Evil Qi.

Along with the Demon Shield and Demon Shears he used.

Even if exchanged for Spirit Stones, their value would be at least a million.

However, these high-tier demon objects are not easy to liquidate.

Shen Xuan was not in a hurry.

First, he sealed them well and hid them within the cave.

In the future, when there’s an opportunity, he would give them to Ling Zhenfeng to find a way to sell them.

Or trade them for high-tier Spiritual Objects.

This time, killing demons and acquiring treasures yielded great rewards.

Far exceeding the profits from fair trade.

Thus, in the Cultivation Realm, killing for treasures remains ever popular.

Shen Xuan buried Demon Lord Gu Sha’s Storage Pouch together with Xiao Jinsong’s storage deep within the cave.

Enabling the Illusion Array to conceal the cave, he transformed into a green snake and swam out.

Then, he changed back to human form and returned to Spring Breeze Island.

...

Several days later.

In the secret chamber of the cave mansion.

Shen Xuan completed the refinement of a Large-headed Wolf Fish demon core.

Slowly opened his eyes.

This time, before the sect battle between Yan and Song Countries, he ventured out.

Acquired the continuation of the Body Refining Technique, seized the demon Flood Dragon Essence Blood, reaching his expected goals.

Sufficient for him to lie low for several years.

The Starry Sea, to ordinary cultivators, is a place of scarce spiritual veins.

However, it’s adjacent to the open sea, with countless high-tier water demons in the depths.

As long as he had the capability, he could continuously harvest cultivation resources.

No need to worry about the constraints of cultivation sects and Core Formation True Masters.

Indeed, it was the best place for him to cultivate in seclusion.

Completing his daily cultivation routine.

Shen Xuan’s Divine Thought slightly moved.

The letters on the desk beside him flew into his hand.

Accumulating more than ten secret letters in less than half a year out traveling.

Shen Xuan browsed through them one by one.

The majority were about nearby cultivation influences negotiating purchases of Ice Talismans.

The Wei Family on Lion King’s Island, however, in the letter, inquired about channels to purchase Foundation Establishment Pills.

Previously, Shen Xuan planned to cooperate with the Wei Family on Lion King’s Island.

Having them purchase the herbs and arrange delivery.

Now, Shen Xuan changed his mind.

The Wei Family’s strength on Lion King’s Island was somewhat weak.

They could only deliver a small quantity of Foundation Establishment Pills.

Not aligning with his vision for expanding and strengthening.

Now, considering this, he has found better partners.

Just awaiting a favorable opportunity for a face-to-face meeting.

"Only those with equal strength have the right to sit at the table!"

"Otherwise, you can only be the dish on the table!"

Shen Xuan deeply understood.

Mu Ling’Er also left a letter.

The letter was rather vague.

The gist was for him to come to her cave mansion quickly upon returning.

She had important matters to discuss with him.

What slightly surprised Shen Xuan was.

Chen Huixue also wrote him a letter.

The letter detailed her various doubts and progress during cultivation.

Inquiring about solutions.

Seemingly ordinary, yet she treated him like a mentor imparting knowledge.

Secretly worrying that he might never return, hence missing the chance to meet in the future.

"This little girl, where does she get all these thoughts!"

Shen Xuan thought with amusement.

He merely felt a fondness for Chen Huixue’s innate Ice Spirit Body.

If Chen Huixue can establish her Foundation and her Dao Foundation is of a decent grade, he will recommend her to visit the Cyan Cloud Sect to meet Master Cold Jade.

What happens afterward depends on her own fortune.

After taking a two-day rest,

Shen Xuan visits Mu Ling’Er’s Cave Mansion first.

After not seeing each other for many days, passions flared like dry wood with raging fire; they first had a friendly match.

This time, Mu Ling’Er showed some improvement.

During the spar, Shen Xuan praised her a few times.

Mu Ling’Er blushed, feeling ecstatic.

Afterward,

Mu Ling’Er told him.

The True Intention Sect intends to integrate various cultivation influences in the Starry Sea to form an alliance under its command.

"Is this to start a war with Song Country, sending the cultivators of the Starry Sea as cannon fodder to the front lines?"

Shen Xuan sighed and said.

Growing up in a Sect Family, Mu Ling’Er immediately understood.

"Very likely."

"Would these cultivation clans be willing?"

"They have no choice."

Mu Ling’Er said, "Previously, the True Intention Sect tolerated their independent existence because the grade of Spirit Veins here is not high and unprofitable."

"If they were made to pay tribute and taxes, they wouldn’t make ends meet and might lean towards Zhao Country or Chu Country."

"Therefore, this time, the True Intention Sect chose to lure them with benefits instead of coercion."

"As long as they are willing to come under the banner of the True Intention Sect, the elite juniors of the clan can be apprenticed into the True Intention Sect."

"Participate in the war between Yan and Song countries, earning military merits that can be exchanged for Foundation Establishment Pills and other precious spiritual objects."

"With enough merits, they can even bid for land Spirit Veins to establish branch families."

Shen Xuan shook his head.

He had to admit, the True Intention Sect hit the sore spot of the cultivators in the Starry Sea.

Joining a sect, obtaining Foundation Establishment Pills, moving to the land, setting up branch families, and so forth,

are dreams longed for by the Starry Sea’s cultivation powers.

For this, sacrificing some clan members is seen as worthwhile.

Even though they know it’s bait, they are willing to swallow it whole.

"Who’s going to be the Alliance Hierarch?"

Establishing the Starry Sea Alliance naturally requires the appointment of an Alliance Hierarch.

As long as the True Intention Sect controls the Alliance Hierarch, they can remotely control the Starry Sea.

Previously, the Starry Sea didn’t hold much value.

Now, as they prepare to initiate against Yan and Song countries,

the cultivators of the Starry Sea are excellent cannon fodder materials, the more the merrier.

At least, they have more strength and organization compared to the loose cultivators.

With minimal cost, a sizeable and competent naval force can be organized.

"The Sea Dragon King as Alliance Hierarch, Patriarch Wei, Patriarch Qiu, and Patriarch Chen as vice Alliance Hierarchs."

"The True Intention Sect’s calculations are sharp. I suspect the Sea Dragon King won’t agree so easily."

"Therefore, the True Intention Sect sent envoys to the Starry Sea."

Mu Ling’Er said puzzled, "For some reason, the previous batch of envoys was completely annihilated."

"This time, the envoy sent is led by Xu Ning Tie, a Core Formation Seed from the sect."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan furrowed his brow.

"Xu? What relation does he have with Xu Ningyu?"

"Xu Ningyu’s own elder brother, acclaimed as the first prodigy of the Xu family in a millennium."

Shen Xuan was speechless.

He suddenly stood up with rough movements.

Mu Ling’Er exclaimed in surprise.

"Shen Lang, what are you planning to do now!"

Shen Xuan, as if speaking to himself, mumbled.

"When a great disaster looms, naturally, you must act to recover!"

...

The storm has subsided.

"Later, write a letter to the Sea Dragon Girl asking her to come to Chunfeng Island. I have something to discuss with her."

Feeling rejuvenated, Shen Xuan calmly said to the exhausted Mu Ling’Er.

He knew that Mu Ling’Er had a way to contact the Sea Dragon Girl.

"Don’t get any ideas about the Sea Dragon Girl!"

"The Sea Dragon Girl’s grandfather is the Sea Dragon King! The number one in the Starry Sea! Sect True Masters don’t wish to offend him."

Shen Xuan showed a disheartened expression.

"Ling’Er, am I that kind of person in your heart?"

"Aren’t you?"

The clear eyes of Mu Ling’Er showed a hint of confusion.

Shen Xuan angrily turned and left.

"Remember to write the letter!"

In all honesty,

Shen Xuan considers himself not a lecher.

Everyone has an appreciation for beauty.

He has already exercised great restraint.

Except for top-quality beauties who present themselves willingly.

He doesn’t get involved with others.

Even so, he is misunderstood by Mu Ling’Er.

Being a good person is truly difficult!

In his previous life, even moderately powerful officials had three-figure numbers of special relations.

In the mundane world, even slightly powerful men had three wives and four concubines, surrounded by beauties.

He’s already shown great restraint!

...

More than ten days later.

In the guest hall of Shen Xuan’s Cave Mansion.

"You want to meet my grandfather?"

The Sea Dragon Girl asked in surprise.

"You misheard."

Shen Xuan said faintly, "What I meant is for your grandfather to come meet me."

"You’re crazy!"

The Sea Dragon Girl nearly jumped up.

She stared at Shen Xuan, repeatedly scrutinizing him as if trying to discover something.

The Sea Dragon King is a Fake Pill True Master.

The overlord of the Starry Sea.

The leader of pirate cultivators.

No matter from which status or position, he far exceeds Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan actively seeking a meeting relies on whether the Sea Dragon King is willing to see him, depending on the circumstances.

Asking the Sea Dragon King to visit Shen Xuan,

is akin to saying that Shen Xuan’s status is not below the Sea Dragon King’s.

In the cultivation realm, strength is paramount.

Without sufficient realm cultivation, no matter how good your background, you have no qualification to interact on equal terms.

Conversely,

as long as one’s strength is strong enough, once they reach the realm cultivation, they can be addressed as Dao friend, interacting on equal terms.

What Shen Xuan said is telling the Sea Dragon Girl,

my status and position are even above the Sea Dragon King’s.

If not for the years they’ve known each other,

and the Sea Dragon Girl knowing Shen Xuan is not someone arrogant.

She would have poured spirit tea over Shen Xuan’s face long ago.

"I need an explanation."

The Sea Dragon Girl said in a deep voice.

"Otherwise, between you and me, ties severed, paths parted forever."