Returned to Rain Listening Pavilion.

Shen Xuan found a vacant spot, dug out a Spirit Pool, and set up the Spirit Locking Array and Spirit Trapping Array.

The Spirit Locking Array is used to lock Spiritual Qi, increasing the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the area.

The Spirit Trapping Array is a type of confinement array, prohibiting Demon Beasts from entering or leaving the designated area.

The Jade Spirit Clam's combat power is not strong.

Strictly speaking, a Tier One Upper Grade Spirit Trapping Array cannot confine it.

However, in places without Water Spiritual Qi, it struggles to adapt.

It wouldn't hastily leave the water domain.

After the Spirit Pool was dug out, Shen Xuan took out the Water Purification Bottle.

Poured out half of the Hundred-Direction Spirit Water inside it.

"That's more than twenty thousand Spirit Stones!"

Shen Xuan felt a bit pained.

But for the sake of [Water Spirit Absorption] and Dao Rhyme, this sacrifice is worth it.

He took out the Jade Spirit Clam and placed it into the Spirit Pool.

As soon as it entered, the Jade Spirit Clam opened its shell, happily absorbing Water Spiritual Power.

The Tier Two Water Demon already possesses some spiritual intelligence.

On Silver Hook Island, it was raised poorly by the Huang Family, living a fate worse than death.

Covered in scars, its color dull, and even its shell was missing a corner.

After entering the Spirit Pool specially arranged by Shen Xuan, its spirit suddenly lifted, the shell vibrated continuously, and the color gradually brightened.

Shen Xuan nodded.

He planned to let the Jade Spirit Clam recover first.

Without impairing the growth of the Jade Spirit Clam, he would extract a certain amount of Essence Blood at regular intervals.

"Finally, a stable source of Essence Blood!"

...

The situation in Cyan Yang Prefecture continues to degrade.

Not only the Blood Spirit Sect.

Other members of the Demon Sect also gradually reveal themselves.

This surprised Shen Xuan slightly.

Originally, he thought the Daoist Sect and Demon Sect tacitly agreed that Cyan Yang Prefecture was an invasion by the Blood Spirit Sect.

Now it seems, each is showing their Divine Powers.

"Cyan Yang Prefecture is still primarily Cyan Cloud Sect and Blood Spirit Sect. First, they will probe the invasion; Cyan Cloud Sect won't sit idly by, and will soon send disciples to eradicate the Demon Cultivators."

Shen Xuan's guess was confirmed.

Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying sent replies successively.

Lv Zhengqi only knew that Cyan Cloud Sect issued sect missions, recruiting disciples to go to Cyan Yang Prefecture to slay demons and repel demons.

Qin Yuehan's letter was more detailed.

The disciples recruited for sect missions were only ordinary personnel.

The true core is still the sect's True Masters' direct disciples.

They not only need Sect Contribution Points but also need to improve their strength in actual combat.

To condense the Inner Core, hard training in isolation is futile.

"Hopefully, both Daoist Sect and Demon Sect won't target Feiyun Su Family!"

Closing the mountain for ten years means the Su Family gave up external interests and is focused on defending Feiyun Mountain itself.

With the protection of the Mountain Protection Array, Demon Cultivators generally won't come to attack actively.

Su Family members are not allowed to leave, staying at Feiyun Mountain's main base is definitely much safer.

"Avoiding battles if possible; exterminating Demon Cultivators fundamentally has nothing to do with me. The Dao and Demon confrontation, aside from True Masters' direct disciples and Demon Sect's Saintess and Saint Child, all other cultivators are cannon fodder and expendables, Foundation Establishment Cultivators included."

Though all at the Foundation Establishment Realm, the strength difference is even greater than in the Qi Cultivation Realm.

In a world where strength is revered, the schemes and calculations of lower-tier cultivators are mere jokes before the strong.

The following days, Shen Xuan returned to his diligence as a scholar in the small town.

Practicing cultivation techniques, refining Spirit Clam Essence Blood, refining octopus Corpse Beasts, crafting Thunder Talismans.

Busy as a bee.

Even teaching Immortal Bailian, he was somewhat absent-minded.

To the point that, at times, his body grew too tired, performances slightly lacking, arousing Immortal Bailian's displeasure.

"Shen Lang, this won't do!"

"You've clearly regressed! Bailian won't accept it!"

Shen Xuan chuckled bitterly.

He also wanted a balance between work and rest.

Yet the increasing audacity of Demon Cultivators kept his anxiety unabated.

During this period, he used Spirit Clam Essence Blood to enhance [Water Spirit Absorption] skill level.

Adding all the acquired Dao Rhyme to [Thunder God's Fury].

Progress indeed accelerated compared to before.

But achieving Great Success remains a distant dream.

The Demon Cultivators in Cyan Yang Prefecture grow ever more numerous, the atmosphere increasingly heavy, with blades and swords flashing everywhere.

The Beast Taming Zhou Family, the Tiger Ford Zhao Family, these top-tier cultivation clans with deep foundations can still maintain relative stability in their territories.

Other various cultivation clans are thrown into chaos.

Under the impact of Demon Cultivators, even a clay bodhisattva crossing the river struggles to ensure self-preservation.

Unable to balance jurisdictional mundane mortal worlds.

From time to time, entire towns and villages of mortal gathering places were utterly obliterated by Demon Cultivators, all offered as blood sacrifices.

Originally, cultivators wholeheartedly focused on secluded cultivation, or due to family crises, or invited by friends, or relatives killed by Demon Cultivators, emerged to slay demons and repel demons.

"This is probably the calamity!"

Immortal cultivators, in essence, are still human.

Equally driven by emotions and desires.

Will similarly be swept along in face of great trends.

Even Shen Xuan, understanding the essence of the Dao and Demon struggle, cannot remain entirely detached.

On this day.

A special group of visitors arrived at the Su Family.

Shen Xuan went to welcome them.

A group of seven, six men and one woman, all Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Cyan Cloud Sect.

The Su Family Patriarch personally welcomed and accompanied them.

At the reception banquet.

Senior Brother Zhu, who led the group, asked, "Senior Brother Shen, you've lived for years at Feiyun Su Family, skilled in the Talisman Dao, why don't you go out to slay demons and repel demons?"

Fellow junior brothers spoke up in support, looking toward Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan appeared embarrassed, saying, "Embarrassed, I've seldom contested with others, not adept at Magical Combat!"

Everyone present laughed heartily.

Someone stepped in to ease the situation.

"Senior Brother Shen reaching Foundation Establishment at an advanced age is quite a story! Everyone, let's not tease him!"

Once those words fell.

The female cultivator with the surname Yang blinked her eyes and asked, "I heard, Senior Brother Shen and Immortal Qin are close friends for many years, once together went to Shadow Forest, helping her solidify Spirit Body, hence breaking through the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment; is this true?"

"Just a misunderstanding! What skill do I Shen Xuan have to dare go to Shadow Forest! Isn't that just adding to the Demon Beasts' menu!"

Shen Xuan chuckled as he explained.

After the banquet.

This group stayed at the Su Family for a few days, then bid farewell.

Su Family's closed mountain is unsuitable for them to realize their ambition of protecting the Dao and repelling demons.

After discussing, the seven eventually went to Tiger Ford Zhao Family.

This also allowed Shen Xuan to let out a sigh of relief.

"Young people, it's good to have ideals."

"If one makes ideals their lifelong pursuit, spending all their effort for it, that's somewhat pretentious."

"When you reach my age, you'll realize living well is more important than anything."

Shen Xuan reflected inwardly.

These seven have rarely left the sect, all aged six to seventy.

The eldest, Senior Brother Zhu, was younger by twenty years compared to him.

"Hope they can return to Cyan Cloud Sect alive."

Shen Xuan returned to Rain Listening Pavilion to continue his secluded cultivation.

Even Immortal Bailian rarely ventures out anymore.

"It's too chaotic outside!"

"One of Bailian's Foundation Establishment uncles was ambushed by Demon Cultivators, and nearly perished."

Shen Xuan gently patted Immortal Bailian's pretty face.

"Focus on refining the Strong Water Ape Corpse Beast."

"Shen Lang is right."

A Strong Water Ape Corpse Beast is sufficient to deal with ordinary Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators.

Immortal Bailian placed high hopes on it.

As an immortal cultivator, she likewise yearns to enhance her strength.

Previously, she had no means, couldn't find a path.

With Shen Xuan's assistance, Immortal Bailian was full of enthusiasm.

In Rain Listening Pavilion, she nearly visited every day to refine the Corpse Beast.

"Once the Water Ape Corpse Beast is refined, Bailian can walk proudly."

"Not to mention ordinary Demon Cultivators, even Wu Yulan, that vile woman, can be hit!"

Immortal Bailian muttered to herself, unconsciously speaking out.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan couldn't help but find it amusing.

The Plastic sisterhood between Zhou Bailian and Wu Yulan was vividly portrayed!

He was too lazy to remind Immortal Bailian.

Wu Yulan is the Saintess of the Blood Spirit Sect.

Granted numerous secret technique inheritances by the Blood Spirit Sect.

Even with the Water Ape Corpse Beast, Immortal Bailian couldn't handle her.

Even with Shen Xuan as he is now.

Although he is eighty percent confident he could defeat Wu Yulan.

But to completely eliminate her would be exceedingly challenging.

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