The three of He Jiangwei, their strength is mediocre.

With Shen Xuan's current power, killing these three would be as easy as turning his hand over.

"Three Magical Treasures, a clump of Anomalous Fire, it's uncertain if it can make up for the loss."

In Shen Xuan's understanding, the Red Rainbow Sect was initially at fault.

For self-defense and retaliation, merely breaking Liu Wangjing, the instigator's, arm seemed reasonable.

After knowing this, the Red Rainbow Sect, no matter how angry, could only apologize to him.

This is the benefit of having a background and roots.

Otherwise, no matter how skilled you are.

Can you be stronger than the Sect's Core Formation True Master?

The Sect is the ruling class of the Cultivation Realm.

They are extremely arrogant towards Loose Cultivators.

Wherever they can be unreasonable, they will be.

If reason is ever used, it's only out of necessity.

In the Cyan Cloud Sect, Shen Xuan was indeed intimidated by the power of the Core Formation True Masters.

This caused a slight ripple in his Dao Heart.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators are far too weak compared to the Core Formation True Masters, utterly incapable of resistance.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan adjusted his mindset in time.

Seizing the opportunity.

He regained his confidence from the three of He Jiangwei.

It wasn't that he was weak.

But rather the gap between the Core Formation Realm and the Foundation Establishment Realm is as vast as the heavens, insurmountable.

"Only by condensing the Inner Core can one truly escape the lower levels of Cultivators!"

Shen Xuan resolved firmly.

"In the future, avoid contact with Core Formation True Masters as much as possible!"

In the presence of Core Formation True Masters, Shen Xuan had no power to resist.

This gave him a helpless feeling as if his life was controlled by others.

After returning to the Rain Listening Pavilion.

Shen Xuan asked Su Xue'Er to hang the "Pavilion Master in Seclusion" sign.

Dedicating himself to cultivating.

The Ice Soul Cold Water Technique had cost a high price to exchange for.

For this, Master Cold Jade had beaten his master to the small Lonely Peak.

This also strengthened Shen Xuan's resolve to diligently cultivate this Ice Technique.

On the other hand.

Shen Xuan also had the Giant-toothed Demon Shark, Three-legged Water Fox, and Stone Poison Fish, three portions of Water Demon Essence Blood to refine.

He had information on the location of three Tier Two Water Demons.

Two months later.

The Mysterious Jade Talisman revealed new skills.

Ice Soul Cold Water Technique: Entry Level (16/100)

This Ice Technique has astonishing power and can attack in a wide range.

For this reason, the casting is complex and consumes a lot of Spiritual Power.

Cultivating it is time-consuming and labor-intensive; the experience grows slower than a snail.

Nevertheless, Shen Xuan had to learn it.

It is a Core Formation True Inheritance, a high-tier Ice Technique.

If he hadn't plundered the Ice Soul Spirit Body bloodline talent, there would be no way to enter.

In the Practice Room.

Shen Xuan's fingers rapidly formed a spell.

After two breaths.

He pointed his finger.

An icy beam shot swiftly from his fingertip, striking the Mystic Iron Dummy in the Practice Room.

BAM!

As soon as the icy beam hit the Mystic Iron Dummy, it transformed into a frigid ice mist, rapidly spreading in all directions.

The chill was bone-chilling.

Everything the ice mist touched was coated in a layer of ice.

Looking again at the Mystic Iron Dummy used for practice.

Within just a few breaths, it was completely frozen, becoming an ice sculpture.

The entire Practice Room was filled with an intense cold, the temperature dropping to dozens of degrees below zero.

Shen Xuan walked up to the Mystic Iron Dummy.

He jabbed it with the Bishui Sword.

Finding that the ice layer on the Mystic Iron Dummy was harder than steel.

The area hit by the Ice Soul Cold Water Beam was emitting wisps of white mist, chilling to the bone.

Nearby fine dust was crystallized into tiny ice forms, like snow grains, scattering down.

Shen Xuan conjured a Dark Spirit Fish to hit the ice-covered Mystic Iron Dummy.

The result was just a shallow dent.

"Indeed, a secret True Technique of a Core Formation True Master."

This icy beam, Shen Xuan used only a third of his Spiritual Power to cast.

The Ice Soul Cold Water Technique is still at the Entry Level.

Yet its might left Shen Xuan in awe.

In the later stages, it would surely surpass the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique.

With a freezing effect as an additional feature.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even if not directly frozen to death, would have their Spiritual Power flow affected.

In the early stages, its power didn't match the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique, but it could be used as an auxiliary Technique to combine and cast.

Shen Xuan had seen Master Cold Jade's Ice Soul Cold Water Technique's might.

It had the imposing aura to freeze a thousand miles.

It's said that even Golden Core True Masters in the Sect were unwilling to face its edge, retreating instead.

"Fortunately, I am the fortuitous child of destiny!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

With the Mysterious Jade Talisman, when plundering Demon Beast bloodline talents, Dao Rhyme Points could also be stored.

For high-tier Techniques like Ice Soul Cold Water Technique, in the early stages, they could still be quickly advanced using Dao Rhyme Points.

Otherwise, without ten years or more, don't even think about attaining mastery!

Shen Xuan currently had no Dao Rhyme Points, but he had three portions of Water Demon Essence Blood!

The Jade Spirit Clam could also provide some each month.

After two months of arduous cultivation, Shen Xuan emerged from seclusion and enjoyed a soothing hot bath.

In the bath, he shared a passionate moment with the Immortal Bai Lian in the water.

Afterwards.

The Immortal Bai Lian handed him two Sound Recording Talismans.

One was left by the sect brother Xiao Keyuan.

A short while ago, he had visited the Rain Listening Pavilion.

Seeing Shen Xuan engaged in intensive seclusion, he did not disturb him.

In the Sound Recording Talisman, Xiao Keyuan requested Shen Xuan to visit the Tiger Stream Ridge after emerging from seclusion.

He was on an errand from a True Master's decree and had matters to discuss with him.

Although not explicitly stated, Shen Xuan immediately understood.

This was the Red Rainbow Sect's coming to settle accounts.

They had connected with someone among the Cyan Cloud Sect's True Masters and sent Xiao Keyuan to handle the aftermath.

The other Sound Recording Talisman was left by a Sect Foundation Establishment Immortal.

The person did not come in person, instead sending a Sect Servant to deliver it.

"Liu Bingyu?"

Seeing the signature on the Sound Recording Talisman, Shen Xuan thought for a long while before recalling that this was Master Cold Jade's only Direct Disciple.

Moreover, this Sound Recording Talisman was sealed using the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

Shen Xuan opened it and listened.

Liu Bingyu asked him how his cultivation of the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique was progressing.

If he had any difficulties, he could send a trusted person to Cold Jade Peak to find her.

She was willing to share her cultivation insights for free for his reference.

Is there really such a good thing in the world?

Shen Xuan didn't think too much.

Immediately, he wrote a letter to Lv Zhengying.

Asking him to personally seek out Liu Bingyu to request the cultivation insights of the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

Whatever the future holds, it is the future's concern.

Such a tempting bait right now, Shen Xuan had no reason not to bite.

Several days later.

Shen Xuan rode on the Silver-winged Python, soaring through clouds and mist.

In just one day, he arrived at the Zhao Family of Tiger Stream Ridge.

Perhaps his Silver-winged Python was too conspicuous.

The Zhao Family quickly opened the array, sending a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to escort him in.

...

Zhao Clan Territory.

Cultivator's Mansion of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

In the secret chamber.

Xiao Keyuan was having a private conversation with Shen Xuan.

As expected, just as Shen Xuan had guessed.

He Jiangwei and the other two couldn't handle the situation and had to report truthfully to the Red Rainbow Sect.

The three were ordered back to the sect, humiliated.

The Cyan Dragon Bay Market had other Foundation Establishment Cultivators stationed instead.

However, the three were after all Foundation Establishment Elders of the Red Rainbow Sect.

Their Lifebound Magical Treasures were taken away by Shen Xuan, greatly reducing their combat power.

A Core Formation True Master from the Red Rainbow Sect stepped up to the Cyan Cloud Sect's senior members.

Sincerely admitted their mistakes and apologized.

The Cyan Cloud Sect was currently in conflict with the Liang Country's Demon Sect.

To unite these medium and small sects, the ruling seniors decided to handle the matter quietly.

They kindly comforted the Core Formation True Master of the Red Rainbow Sect.

Issued a decree, instructing Xiao Keyuan to find Shen Xuan to return the magical treasures belonging to He Jiangwei and the others.

"Return them for free?"

"We can't let Junior Brother Shen suffer a loss! The Red Rainbow Sect offered a compensation of a hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

"Only a hundred thousand?"

Shen Xuan was not satisfied with this price.

The three Magical Treasures were quite valuable.

Especially He Jiangwei's Flying Sword, a Tier Two Middle Grade, worth at least sixty thousand Spirit Stones.

He hadn't even demanded compensation for mental anguish from the Red Rainbow Sect!

"Junior Brother Shen, just let it go! The sect is struggling and needs to focus on dealing with the Liang Country's Demon Sect."

Xiao Keyuan advised.

This junior brother before him was truly a surprise.

When receiving the brief, he was a little skeptical.

Even though the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Red Rainbow Sect generally weren't as strong as the Cyan Cloud Sect.

But Shen Xuan single-handedly broke through the market array, easily defeated three Foundation Establishment Elders of the Red Rainbow Sect, and took their Magical Treasures.

This earned him a newfound respect.

The brief was detailed.

It seemed that Shen Xuan had acquired an inheritance similar to Corpse Refinement.

Applied it to Demon Beasts.

Refined three Corpse Beasts, all with the power of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

A Tier Two Talisman Master, skilled in Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans, and also knowing Corpse Refinement inheritance.

A definite talent!

Though being a high-age Foundation Establishment, his potential was limited.

But just those few skills made him formidable.

"Alright then!"

The sect's senior members issued a decree, which Shen Xuan dared not defy.

Took out the three Magical Treasures in exchange for the hundred thousand Spirit Stones in Xiao Keyuan's hand.

"This time, Junior Brother lost big!"

"By the way, what about the Anomalous Fire?"

"What Anomalous Fire? There's no such thing!"

Shen Xuan firmly denied.

Liu Wangjing was the instigator.

After severing Liu Wangjing's arm, he surely harbored a grudge.

How could he possibly return the Anomalous Fire?

"Forget it! Junior Brother Shen, don't sell it to fellow sect members to avoid giving grounds for criticism."

Xiao Keyuan casually asked.

Seeing Shen Xuan's denial, he no longer pursued the matter.

The senior decree only mentioned the three Magical Treasures.

Never even mentioned the Anomalous Fire.

Probably intended as a form of compensation for Shen Xuan.

After all, the Cyan Cloud Sect is one of the seven major sects of Song Country.

A True Master's disciple being bullied by medium and small sects without reason.

Surely, they could not silently endure.

Defending themselves and returning victorious with some spoils was justifiable.

There was no reason to force him to hand it over.

The compensation from the Red Rainbow Sect was actually the redemption price for the three magical treasures.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Xiao!"

After leaving the secret chamber, Shen Xuan immediately sought out the Zhao Patriarch.

"Brother Zhao, I happened to acquire a parcel of Anomalous Fire and am offering it to you first."

Upon hearing about the Anomalous Fire, the Zhao Patriarch's eyes lit up.

Alchemist clans desperately needed Anomalous Fire.

"Could you please let me have a look, Master Talisman Shen?"

"Let's go to the secret chamber."

"Alright!"

In the Zhao Family's secret chamber.

The Zhao Patriarch stared at the Flowing Cloud Star Flame encased in ice, his expression extremely complex.

The situation was obvious.

The Anomalous Fire was clearly snatched by Master Talisman Shen from some cultivator.

"Could you unfreeze it, so I may examine it closely?"

"No problem."

Shen Xuan withdrew his Ice Soul Spiritual Power, and the Flowing Cloud Star Flame slowly began to burn.

The Zhao Patriarch used Fire Technique to envelop the Flowing Cloud Star Flame layer by layer, closing his eyes to sense its power carefully.

"The quality of this Anomalous Fire is alright. How much is Master Talisman Shen selling it for?"

"Brother Zhao, let's be straightforward. Name a price. If it's a deal, I'll sell it to you, otherwise, I walk away."

The Zhao Patriarch pondered and said, "Fifty thousand Spirit Stones."

Seeing Shen Xuan hesitate, the Zhao Patriarch explained, "That's not a low price. While Anomalous Fire is rare, this Flowing Cloud Star Flame isn't too rare; it can be found in many Flowing Cloud Star Stone veins."

"Alright!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

He believed the Zhao Patriarch wouldn't dare lowball him too much.

After the transaction, the Zhao Patriarch tried to persuade Shen Xuan to stay, but he declined.

In the Cyan Yang Prefecture, the conflict between Dao and Demon was intense.

The situation wasn't optimistic.

Shen Xuan could see it clearly.

The Cyan Cloud Sect was not in a hurry to act.

Until now, not a single True Master's direct disciple had been dispatched.

Only sent people like Xiao Keyuan, ordinary disciples, to station in the Cyan Yang Prefecture and stabilize the situation.

Intentionally allowing Demon Cultivators to strengthen their power.

There was a clear strategy to wait for the right time.

Then naturally, True Master's direct disciples would slay demons and devils, hone their Dao bodies, gaining achievements and cultivation resources.

Not only him.

Even Xiao Keyuan, at the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, was just a pawn at the forefront of the Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Who knows if the Blood Spirit Sect had similar plans.

If so, then Wu Yulan and Nangong Guang might also be cannon fodder in the vanguard.

"Strength!"

"I must quickly improve my strength!"

Shen Xuan didn't want to waste a single day.

Only by quickly increasing his strength could he gain the initiative in the changes at Cyan Yang Prefecture.

He definitely didn't want to become a stepping stone for True Master's direct disciples!

Especially for someone with the surname Lei!

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