Shen Xuan did not want to get involved in the conflict between Dao and Demon in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

After mastering [Thunder God's Fury], he was confident he could defeat Wu Yulan and other demon cultivators.

But it was unnecessary.

Even if Wu Yulan and the others were killed, other demon cultivators would invade Cyan Yang Prefecture.

In the Dao and Demon conflict, the gains and losses of a city or place, the glory or disgrace of a day, were insignificant.

Instead, the Su Clan Market at the foot of Feiyun Mountain became bustling due to the war-stimulated demand.

Every day, many cultivators gathered here, seeking to purchase thunder talismans, spirit pills, magical artifacts, and other strategic materials.

After acquiring the [Absolute Thunder Dao Body] talent, Shen Xuan felt assured.

He could return to the sect at any time.

Even if his conflict with Lei Yaoyang intensified.

He was confident he could survive under his hands.

Strength is the greatest reliance.

The Purple Lightning Dragon Eel Essence Blood enhanced his Water Spirit Root by three points, reaching 71 points.

Just 9 points away from the Heaven Grade Spirit Root.

And in his possession, he still had complete essence blood from the Ice Soul Dragon Fish, the Three-legged Water Fox, and the Stone Poison Fish.

The Emperor Demon Crab and the Silver Hook Sea Snake were not counted.

A few days ago, the Su Family Patriarch visited again.

The two discussed in the secret room for a long time.

He came to purchase the [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman].

At three hundred spirit stones per piece, it could be resold for four hundred spirit stones.

The popularity of the [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman] fueled a false prosperity in the Su Clan Market.

This time, Shen Xuan did not make things difficult for the Su Family Patriarch.

The ordinary [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman] was originally of little value to him.

It was rarely used in magical combat.

Rather, it was used as a trade item in place of spirit stones.

After mastering [Thunder God's Fury].

Ordinary thunder talismans were almost never used in magical combat.

Shen Xuan agreed to increase the submission amount of ordinary thunder talismans by half a percent.

The condition was for the Su Family to exchange them with Thunder Crystal Mother Bamboo.

Currently, Shen Xuan was nurturing three Divine Thunder Treasure Talismans.

The Thunder Crystal Mother Bamboo, a Tier Two Top Grade spiritual wood, was extremely rare, and it was always good to prepare more.

The Su Family Patriarch readily agreed.

Although the Thunder Crystal Mother Bamboo was a Su Family Treasure.

At this time, it was difficult to liquidate.

As long as the main shaft remained, it could continue to grow.

Losing some branches to exchange for thunder talismans to increase family income was agreeable to the Su Clan Elders.

After reaching an agreement.

The Su Family Patriarch repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

He openly stated that Shen Talisman Master should feel free to call upon the Su Family if needed.

Shen Xuan saw the Su Family Patriarch off with a smile.

He paid no heed to the Su Family Patriarch's earnest promises.

Such verbal commitments were worthless.

...

Deep in the night.

In the practice room.

A flash of gold from the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

Shen Xuan's eyes fixated on the small golden words.

[Stealable Talent: Ice Soul Spirit Body, Dragon Might, Fish Scale Ice Armor, Extreme Cold Ice Arrow]

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment.

The remaining bloodline talents of the Ice Soul Dragon Fish, such as [Water Control] and [Overturning Rivers and Seas], seemed not to show up.

After much comparison, he finally chose [Ice Soul Spirit Body].

[Talent: Ice Soul Spirit Body (12/100)]

[Dao Rhyme: 428]

It seemed that water demons with Divine Dragon bloodlines had good Dao Rhyme Points.

Each could increase by around four hundred points.

Three months later.

The Ice Soul Dragon Fish Essence Blood was fully refined.

[Talent: Ice Soul Spirit Body Proficient (18/200)]

[Spirit Root: Water 74/100]

[Dao Rhyme: 4328]

Shen Xuan circulated his spiritual power, silently perceiving the effects of the [Ice Soul Spirit Body] talent.

"Hiss!"

The water spiritual power within surged even more turbulently.

However, when his Divine Thought guided to condense a Dark Spirit Fish.

The fish's body turned transparent, sparkling as if carved from ice, emitting a chilling cold air.

With a slight movement of his Divine Thought.

The Dark Ice Fish leaped out, transforming into a blue ice wall spirit shield.

It was much more solid than the previous blue spirit shield.

This was just one Dark Ice Fish.

If, as usual, a dozen were condensed?

Shen Xuan could imagine its defensive ability being impregnable.

Even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

If not possessing some very powerful magical treasure, could not harm him.

As for attack power.

Shen Xuan gave a slight smile.

The spell in his hand continuously changed.

The Bishui Sword suddenly flew up.

On the sword's body, a light cyan Cold Ice Divine Dragon slowly appeared.

Only now did the Cold Ice Divine Dragon truly live up to its name.

The entire body seemed to be solidified from profound ice, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet, a chilling cold pervading, piercing to the bone.

Even the tiny dust particles floating in the air halted, then solidified into small ice dots.

Frost arose, covering the entire practice room.

At this moment, Shen Xuan hadn't even exerted force.

"Return!"

The Bishui Sword let out a resounding clang, returning to its scabbard.

He dared not test the power of various talents enhancing the [Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique] within the practice room.

If exerted fully, it was estimated that the array of the practice room wouldn't withstand, collapsing with a burst.

Shen Xuan carefully comprehended the effects of the [Ice Soul Spirit Body].

Finally, he allocated all Dao Rhyme Points to it.

[Talent: Ice Soul Spirit Body Mastery (288/400)]

Like the [Absolute Thunder Dao Body], it could only be enhanced to the mastery level.

Dao Rhyme Points are not omnipotent.

The higher the talent skill tier, the less effective the Dao Rhyme Points.

For talents like [Ice Soul Spirit Body] and [Absolute Thunder Dao Body], after mastery, each increase in experience points required more than ten Dao Rhyme Points.

Moreover, the closer to the end, more Dao Rhyme Points are needed until it becomes entirely ineffective.

"It seems that any talent skill is indeed restricted by the cultivation realm."

The cultivation realm is fundamentally important for a cultivator.

It's impossible for a Qi Cultivation cultivator to master a technique to perfection or even evolve it into a divine power.

This is impossible.

If such a situation occurred, it would surely result in self-destruction.

Your flesh body, spiritual power, and divine soul could not contain your comprehension and application of the great Dao of heaven and earth.

Judging from the Dao Rhyme Points increase, the tier of [Ice Soul Spirit Body] is above that of [Absolute Thunder Dao Body].

Thinking about it, it's understandable.

Both are descendants of Divine Dragon bloodlines, but the formation of [Ice Soul Spirit Body] is much more difficult than [Absolute Thunder Dao Body].

"With my current strength, I am comparable to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."

In the past, Shen Xuan needed to be in a place with abundant water source to contend with a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Now, even in places without a water source, and without using the Spirit Water from the Water Purification Bottle, Shen Xuan can easily contend with a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Perhaps, I need an Ice Technique."

Shen Xuan's three techniques are all Water Techniques.

With the Ice Soul Spirit Body, he should choose an Ice Technique to cultivate.

Ice Techniques are a derivation of Water Techniques.

Water Cultivators can cultivate Ice Techniques.

However, their effectiveness is slightly inferior to Cultivators with Ice Spirit Roots.

This reminds him of a particularly rare Ice Technique that appeared as a sect mission reward.

Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

Shen Xuan flips through the Intelligence Jade Scroll sent by Lv Zhengying.

He turns to the content related to the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

The Ice Soul Cold Water Technique is a secret Ice Technique transmitted by Master Cold Jade. There are very few practitioners of this technique in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Master Cold Jade is the only female Ice Technique Master in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Not a Golden Core, but superior to a Golden Core.

The first female cultivator of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Her combat strength is much stronger than Shen Xuan's master, Master Gu Feng.

Alright.

Now, Shen Xuan knows.

His master, Master Gu Feng, is at the bottom in terms of combat strength in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Master Cold Jade is different.

An Abnormal Spirit Root, a true Ice Technique genius.

Her journey was like a cheat mode.

Established Foundation at thirty-six and formed a Core at eighty-seven.

Now only a hundred and twenty years old.

Yet possesses combat strength to contend with Golden Core True Masters.

It is said that when Master Cold Jade condensed her inner core, an accident occurred.

Narrowly failed.

This is why she didn't form a Golden Core.

This also became a major regret in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

When Foundation Establishment Cultivators are condensing their inner core.

If they fail, it's tough to make a comeback.

They will be limited to the Foundation Establishment Realm all their life.

In the case of a successful Core Formation, there are three scenarios.

The worst is forming a Fake Pill.

Which is commonly known as an inferior inner core.

Strictly speaking, it also counts as a Core Formation failure.

Spiritual power and divine soul are only fifty percent that of a True Pill.

Life expectancy is only extended by over a hundred years.

Although it significantly enhances strength, allowing one to crush Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Outside, such individuals are also respectfully called Masters.

But their cultivation realm is forever confined here.

They can't even enter the Middle Stage of Core Formation.

The most common outcome is the formation of a True Pill.

Pills with better quality can further improve realm cultivation.

Entering Middle Stage, Late Stage, or even Perfection.

Theoretically, any True Pill Master has the chance to form a Nascent Soul.

However, the hope is slim.

In the entire Song Country, only among the seven major sects, there are several Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Shen Xuan's Cyan Cloud Sect reportedly has a Nascent Soul True Monarch ancestor.

But hasn't appeared for many years.

No one knows if they are still alive.

A very few people form a Golden Core.

This implies superior pill quality, with a greater chance of forming a Nascent Soul.

Golden Core True Masters are elite combat strength and pillars in any sect.

The authority of the Cyan Cloud Sect is controlled by several Golden Core True Masters.

The majority of resources need to first ensure the supply of Golden Core True Masters.

Only the remaining ones are available to other Masters.

Of course, these matters are far from Shen Xuan.

What Shen Xuan needs to consider now is to advance steadily, continuously improving his realm cultivation.

"I have the Mysterious Jade Talisman Golden Finger, able to steal bloodline talents of Demon Beasts, continuously improving my Spirit Root quality."

"If there are enough resources, concentrating on cultivation, the hope for Core Formation is great."

Shen Xuan pondered.

For Foundation Establishment Cultivators to condense an inner core, the consumption of cultivation resources is enormous.

Ordinary cultivators, without the support of sect and family, cannot afford it.

Generally speaking, to form a Core, at least an Upper Grade Spirit Root is needed, plus significant opportunities.

But for Shen Xuan, these are not problems.

The problem is, within the Immortal Cultivation Realm, many matters are out of one's control.

The Immortal Cultivation Realm is essentially a world of wild beasts.

Adhering to the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest.

In many situations, simply enduring and yielding will not guarantee safety.

Those maintaining such thoughts have long since become piles of bones.

Encountering others' bullying and oppression, relentlessly yielding will not solve the problem, it will merely make others think you are weak and easy to bully, growing increasingly aggressive.

Currently, Shen Xuan is aged ninety-seven by the lunar calendar.

He has never proactively harmed others.

Yet, danger constantly looms.

The moral standard in the Immortal Cultivation Realm is not much higher than that of the mundane.

Perhaps even more despicable and shameless.

Shen Xuan sees this very clearly.

Historically, the higher the position, the more unscrupulous the person.

Victory makes you the king, the defeated is the bandit, this has always been the case.

This occurs within a sect too.

Shen Xuan would not place his hope on anyone.

Even not relying on his junior sister Qin Yuehan or his master Master Gu Feng.

He plans to rely on himself for everything.

Shen Xuan, intrigued by the introduction to the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique, contemplates it.

Checking the merit exchange, it requires fifty thousand contribution points.

While killing a Tier Two Early Stage Demon Cultivator provides five thousand points.

The identity of Demon Sect Saint Child or Saintess is even worth ten thousand points.

"Ten Tier Two Early Stage Demon Cultivators can exchange for a True Pill Master Secret Technique, quite worthwhile!"

Shen Xuan thinks.

Fifty thousand contribution points are not cheap.

It's enough to exchange for five Sect Foundation Establishment Pills.

Even if there is an Ice Spirit Root talent in their family, those cultivation clans are reluctant to exchange.

Five Foundation Establishment Cultivators are more useful than a single Ice Spirit Root talent.

Yet, for Shen Xuan, the calculation is different.

Having acquired the Ice Soul Spirit Body talent.

Cultivating the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique would yield twice the result with half the effort.

Greatly enhancing his strength.

Mere fifty thousand sect contribution points to him, is only the price of a Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demon's corpse.

It's not worth mentioning.

What, then, is the path forward?

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