The gray-robed person's body slightly trembled.

Unexpectedly, the Saint Child had managed to place secret agents within the Cyan Cloud Sect as well.

"The Saint Child is well-informed and resourceful, he will surely have a strategy."

"Master Gu Feng is only held back by old sentiments. As for Shen Xuan, although he's a Tier Two Talisman Master, he is already over eighty years old. Taking the risk to establish his foundation, he relied on connections to join the Cyan Cloud Sect and is not a cause for concern!"

The Blood Shadow Man sighed lightly.

"What I'm worried about are the other three Foundation Establishment Clans in the Cyan Yang Prefecture. The Zhao Family of Tiger Stream, the Wu Family of Red Rock, and the Zhou Family of Beast Taming, all have Foundation Establishment cultivators at the late stage."

"Is the Saint Child worried that these three families will stop you from seizing Feiyun Mountain?"

"No! They won't stop us."

The Blood Shadow Man shook his head and said, "Master Luo, you're too kind-hearted. Initially, they will stand by and watch. Once the dust settles, they will swarm in to seize the spoils under the pretense of eradicating demon cultivators."

In his mind, Feiyun Mountain was already his possession, and he wouldn't allow others to share in it.

"Don't worry, Master Luo, I've already made arrangements. It'll just take a bit more time. By then, not just Feiyun Mountain, but Tiger Stream Ridge, Red Rock Forest, and the Valley of Beasts will all be ours!"

The Blood Shadow Man was brimming with confidence.

"Master Luo, just follow my plan, and Cyan Yang Prefecture will be mine sooner or later!"

"By then, I'll designate a Tier Two Spiritual Land for you, allowing you to become a founding patriarch of a clan."

The gray-robed man bowed and replied, "Old Luo doesn't dare to have such extravagant hopes."

The Blood Shadow Man laughed heartily.

"Master Luo, you! Don't worry, I keep my promises! Within thirty years, I will seize the entire Cyan Yang Prefecture. By then, you can marry a dozen beautiful female cultivators, establish a lineage, and enjoy earthly pleasures!"

After saying this, the Blood Shadow Man gradually dissipated.

The gray-robed man stood for a while, then turned and left.

...

At the same time.

A green shadow flew swiftly on a sword, arriving at the foot of Feiyun Mountain.

His eyes gazed at the Su Clan Territory within Feiyun Mountain, a complex expression on his face.

This person was Shen Xuan.

He accompanied his wife, Ding Yuyao, back to Hongcheng County.

The Guardian Immortal Master of the Celestial Skill Sect personally received them and helped him find Ding Yuyao's parents.

It turned out that after Ding Yijin joined the Celestial Skill Sect, the two prefectures and thirteen counties originally under the Ding Family were transferred to the Celestial Skill Sect.

Ding Yuyao's father was originally the county magistrate of Hongcheng County.

Affected by the fall of the Ding Family, he voluntarily retired and returned to his hometown.

Years ago, Ding Yuyao gave many low-tier cultivation spiritual objects to her family and relatives.

Therefore, despite being in their seventies, Ding Yuyao's parents remained in good health.

Shen Xuan and Ding Yuyao's visit shocked the entire Ding Family.

They could not believe it.

The youngest daughter who married off many years ago, after more than twenty years, remained as graceful as ever.

Even more surprising was.

The Immortal Master Shen was ethereal and extraordinary, with a handsome and elegant demeanor, seemingly immortal.

In the company and witnessing of the Guardian Immortal Master of the Celestial Skill Sect.

Shen Xuan selected two children from the Ding Family's young generation to adopt under his and Ding Yuyao's name.

Thereafter.

Shen Xuan spent two months with Ding Yuyao in Hongcheng County.

He purchased houses, land, and shops, arranging all sorts of trivial matters.

On a full moon night, he left a letter behind and departed gracefully.

In the letter, he set a thirty-year agreement.

In thirty years, he would return to Hongcheng County to reunite with Ding Yuyao.

Flying on his sword all the way, he was approaching Feiyun Mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, Shen Xuan found an old tree, sat cross-legged, and meditated to rest.

Thirty years of support earned him the Divine Hidden Sea Technique inheritance and the status of a registered disciple.

Master Gu Feng had been more than fair to him.

"Unfortunately, it's too far from the East Sea."

After entering the Foundation Establishment Stage, Shen Xuan's lifespan increased substantially.

He now possesses an upper-grade Water Spirit Root and a middle-grade Dao Foundation.

Even if his Spirit Root Talent doesn't improve further, there's a slim hope for Core Formation.

Most cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage find their progression halted at the middle stage.

With the Divine Hidden Sea Technique inheritance and numerous talents augmenting him, breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment is not a problem for Shen Xuan.

To achieve Foundation Establishment Perfection and push for Core Formation, he must continue enhancing his Spirit Root Talent, refining his spiritual power, divine soul, flesh body, and mental realm.

"Thus, the talent plundering must not stop!"

Even after entering the Foundation Establishment Realm, Shen Xuan ruled out the option of using spirit pills.

Though spirit pills are beneficial, they prematurely exhaust cultivation potential, which is not favorable for long-term cultivation.

"I can utilize the Spirit Locking Array for cultivation."

After acquiring the Rao Family Array Essentials, Shen Xuan would also study it during his spare time.

The Spirit Locking Array is an upgraded version of the Spirit Gathering Array.

Its core uses a Middle Grade Spirit Stone.

One Middle Grade Spirit Stone can be used for ten days, four hours daily.

"Although the Spirit Locking Array is more expensive, it has no side effects."

Shen Xuan already had a rough plan for his next steps.

"The Master asked me to support the Feiyun Su Family. I will select a few Su Clan disciples to teach them talisman arts!"

As for external foes.

Shen Xuan's stance was clear.

If he could fight, he'd fight.

If he couldn't, he'd flee.

If he encountered overwhelmingly powerful enemies, he'd prioritize survival.

His master should understand this.

Shen Xuan quickly decided on his upcoming development plan.

First, to diligently cultivate, aiming to reach Great Success with the Divine Hidden Sea Technique and strive for a breakthrough to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Second, to collect Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood, plundering talents to enhance Spirit Root Talent.

Third, to improve all kinds of talent experience to bolster his strength.

Additionally, to nurture the Bishui Sword, quickly advancing it from an artifact embryo to a Magical Treasure.

After entering the Foundation Establishment Realm, the Sea-Suppressing Bell and the Heavy Water Seal, being upper-grade magical artifacts, were no longer appropriate.

He also needed to purchase a Water Attribute Defensive Magical Treasure.

He still had the Red Flame Sword, Fire Separation Banner, Cyan Nether Sword, and Shadow Sword, four Magical Treasures.

Sufficient to trade for a high-quality Water Attribute Defensive Magical Treasure.

"Time waits for no one. Even if stationed at the Feiyun Su Family, I can't slack off."

Shen Xuan set his resolve.

Before coming, he had gathered intelligence on the Feiyun Su Family.

Including the patriarch, there were five Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Only the patriarch of the Su Family was at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment; the other four were at the early stage.

More than a thousand cultivators, primarily practicing Wood Technique and Water Technique, with their main sources of income being the spirit fields and spiritual ore of Feiyun Mountain.

However, within Feiyun Mountain, there was a peculiar Black Dragon Pool.

It's rumored that the ancestor of the Su Family once built a thatched hut to cultivate beside the Black Dragon Pool.

There might have been fortuitous opportunities obtained from the Black Dragon Pool.

...

The next morning.

Shen Xuan ascended Feiyun Mountain and handed in a visiting card at the reception station.

Soon, the Su Patriarch, leading four Foundation Establishment clan elders, personally came to greet him.

"Grandmaster Shen's arrival brings great honor to the Feiyun Su Family! I am Su Huaijing, the head of the Su Family, at your service, Grandmaster Shen!"

"Not at all, Patriarch Su is too kind! I greet all fellow Daoists!"

After some polite exchanges.

The Su Patriarch accompanied Shen Xuan flying towards the Su Clan Territory.

Deep within Feiyun Mountain, a Foundation Establishment clan leader took out an Array Flag and opened the Defense Array.

The Su Clan Territory, stretching over several dozen miles, unfolded before their eyes.

Over thirty young men and women stood at the entrance of the territory, bowing and greeting in unison, "Welcome, Grandmaster Shen."

At the forefront stood more than a dozen young women, each with a graceful figure and exquisite appearance.

Their temperaments were all different.

Some were gentle and elegant, charming and appealing.

Others had a cold demeanor, clad in white like snow.

Some were graceful and pure, innocent and lively.

Some were full-bodied and voluptuous, nimbly graceful.

"These are all daughters of the Su Family, each possessing a spirit root, intelligent and talented in cultivation."

A Su clan elder introduced cheerfully.

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