After Zhu Yingying followed the Saintess away, Shen Xuan instead felt a sense of relief.

Finally, there's no need to worry about the Five Poison Sect investigating Elder Wei's demise.

No need to feel guilty towards Zhu Qingsheng.

No need to consider Zhu Yingying's future.

Ever since awakening the Mysterious Jade Talisman, Shen Xuan decided to pursue immortality in the Cultivation Realm.

The heart of the Dao is like iron.

Everyone is but passing clouds.

Including his wife, Ding Yuyao.

In the future, he will not take another wife.

Dual cultivation is fine.

Forming a bond and marrying, not permitted!

If successful, benefit the world; if not, cultivate personal virtue.

With Shen Xuan's Cultivation Realm, to maintain personal virtue is already rare.

This, after all, is a world where strength is revered, adhering to the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest!

Just now, in the reception hall.

The Saintess asked Shen Xuan if he was willing to form a bond and marry Zhu Yingying.

If willing, she would make it happen for both of them.

Without a moment's thought, Shen Xuan immediately refused.

Zhu Yingying is naturally an Enchanting Body, practicing the Celestial Desire Charm Technique of the Hehuan Sect.

Not suitable as a long-term Dao companion.

As for the bond between him and Zhu Yingying.

When fate arises it brings things together, when it vanishes it lets them go, all under the natural course of fate.

Shen Xuan was fair to Zhu Yingying.

This fact is clear to the Saintess, who understands the whole story.

Seeing Shen Xuan's lack of interest, the Saintess did not make things difficult for him.

She merely asked him to swear by the Heavenly Dao not to disclose what happened between him and Zhu Yingying.

For this, Shen Xuan felt no psychological burden.

It's just a Heavenly Dao oath, not his first time.

He does not believe the Heavenly Dao oath of this realm can truly bind him, a transmigrator.

Of course, in general, Shen Xuan strives to adhere to Heavenly Dao oaths.

The Saintess holds Shen Xuan in high regard.

But not to the point where she cannot do without him.

This is the Yunyuan Immortal City of the Bishui Sect, with a Core Formation True Master in residence.

No matter how strong the Saintess is, she cannot act here.

Moreover, if it came to a fight, Shen Xuan is not unprepared.

The outcome is uncertain.

But a safe escape is absolutely assured.

Regarding future plans.

Shen Xuan was frank.

He is planning for Foundation Establishment.

After establishing Foundation, he is likely to join the Cyan Cloud Sect.

He has two classmates who are both Foundation Establishment Elders in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Upon learning of Shen Xuan's intentions.

The Saintess smiled slightly.

She gifted him a Hehuan Sect Guest Jade Token.

Unlike the Market Jade Token of Cyan Dragon Bay.

This is a Sect Jade Token.

With it, discounts are available at any Hehuan Sect property.

If he succeeds in Foundation Establishment and has the time, he can visit the Hehuan Sect to see Zhu Yingying.

Shen Xuan readily agreed.

And so, Shen Xuan and Zhu Yingying parted peacefully, each heading toward their own future.

After seeing off Zhu Yingying and her mother.

Shen Xuan returned home.

Only then did Ding Yuyao dare come out quietly.

She was instructed by Shen Xuan to hide in her bedroom, not daring to show herself.

"Husband, Zhu Yingying truly left?"

"Taken away by her mother."

"But if husband still wants..."

Ding Yuyao said worriedly, "I can't do it!"

"How would you know without trying?"

Shen Xuan smiled, holding her hand, and walked into the bedroom.

"Husband, be gentle!"

Ding Yuyao blushed deeply, softly saying.

"Don't worry! Let me see if Yaoyao's riding skills have improved!"

The soft bed in the bedroom issued a long-missed "squeak" as it swayed.

Looking at the gentle Ding Yuyao like a lamb.

Shen Xuan inexplicably thought of the fiery Zhu Yingying resembling a wildcat.

"In the future..."

"Is there still a future with her?"

Shen Xuan was filled with confusion.

...

A year later.

In the practice room.

Spiritual light was dazzling, with faint sounds of waves, its momentum magnificent, akin to overturning rivers and seas.

Sitting cross-legged in the center, Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, his heart filled with joy.

"Eighty-four years old, Qi Cultivation Perfection!"

With each breath, the magical power within faintly fluctuated, the spiritual power contained within his organs forming a vast sea.

Shen Xuan's body, like a miniature world, harmonizes with cosmic evolution, magical power circulating, spiritual charm natural, endless life.

[Lifespan: 84/143]

From Qi Cultivation Third Layer to Qi Cultivation Perfection, it took Shen Xuan twenty-four years.

His lifespan increased by only one year.

"It's not easy!"

He slowly stood up.

"The everlasting Immortal Dao, how difficult it is!"

Shen Xuan thought with emotion.

A thought flickered.

The Mysterious Golden Talisman displayed ancient golden characters.

[Spirit Root: Water 51/100]

Half a year ago, he accepted another poison talisman order from the Huang Family of Silver Hook Island.

Besides the extra poison talisman, they also sent a Tier Two sea demon essence blood as payment.

Emperor Demon Crab.

He successfully advanced his Bloodline Talent from it, upgrading [Iron Bone] to Great Success.

Apparently, the bloodline talents of similar demon beasts can be used to enhance one's own.

Ordinary cultivators reaching Qi Cultivation Perfection still need a few years of honing to achieve perfection without defects before attempting Foundation Establishment.

At this point, under the tempering of talents like [Iron Bone] and Resistances to Poison and Thunder, his body's strength surpasses that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Because of various talent boosts, his spiritual power and divine soul are far beyond his current Realm.

Thus, Shen Xuan plans to solidify his Realm before heading to the Cyan Dragon Bay to hunt Tier Two sea demon, collect high-quality demon cores, and life transformation fruit, as well as other primary and supplementary materials needed for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

With Shen Xuan's current abilities.

After forging his cultivation base.

He has almost all the necessary primary and supplementary materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill except for the demon core and the Life Transformation Fruit.

Once collected, he would have a 90% chance to succeed in establishing the Foundation.

"But some matters, it's better to prepare early."

Shen Xuan thought, a gleam flickering in his eyes.

The Zheng Family on Mingyang Island and the nuisance from Bishui Sect's Qing Yuan kept troubling his peace.

Over the past year, Shen Xuan exhausted the Dao Rhyme to finally enhance [Immortal-Slaying Water Technique Qi], and his physical strength exceeds that of Foundation Establishment Cultivators after being tempered by talents such as [Iron Bone], [Sea-Covering Thunder], [Immune to Poison], and [Silver Hook Poison].

Therefore, Shen Xuan plans to collect high-quality demon cores, Life Transformation Fruit, and the remaining main and auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill in preparation for his future.

With his current power, he has a 90% chance of success in achieving Foundation Establishment.

"Nevertheless, it's better to prepare for some matters early."

Shen Xuan thought with a sigh as he left the practice room.

His wife, Ding Yuyao, was waiting for him a long time.

"Husband, have you broken through?"

"Yes."

Together they walked hand in hand into the backyard, gazing at the meeting of sky and water.

It was the time of the sunrise in the east.

The sea of clouds roiled, a myriad of golden lights shining.

Life is but a sea, hills, and river, only this and nothing more.

He thought, as a cultivator seems unruly, roaming the vast mountains and rivers.

But it is really no different from the fish and shrimp, toiling incessantly just to survive.

The Heavenly Dao is like a net.

Everyone is within that net.

A year went by as Shen Xuan exhausted the Dao Rhyme.

He plans to stabilize his Realm before heading to the East Sea for the demon core of a Tier Two sea monster.

Shen Xuan and his wife, Ding Yuyao, prepared for a visit to Zhao Chunsheng's house after their breakthrough.

Ding Yuyao disguised herself as a shop assistant, and with Yu Zhenxiao, accompanied the Celestial Blessing Commerce Alliance, returning to Yunyuan Immortal City.

Having close classmates like Wang Fugui and others in the Cyan Cloud Sect who can meet her there.

Celestial Blessing Commerce Alliance is formidable.

Several Foundation Establishment Cultivators protect the caravans traveling between Yunyuan Immortal City and Dragon Gate Market.

This is the safest way to send her.

For this, Shen Xuan personally sought out the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Celestial Blessing Commerce Alliance.

"Talisman Master Shen, no need to be so polite!"

"The Celestial Blessing Commerce Alliance will not fail Talisman Master Shen's request!"

Thus, without further ado, after bidding farewell to Ding Yuyao, Shen Xuan quietly left Yunyuan Immortal City alone, without telling anyone.

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