Who becomes the Patriarch of the Su Family is not important to Shen Xuan.

After all, in his eyes, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Su Family are quite ordinary in strength.

The Su Family has been in seclusion for ten years.

It's only the sixth year now.

If it were up to him, he would prefer the Su Family to remain in seclusion.

Until he returns to the Cyan Cloud Sect.

A few days later.

Su Huaijing brought Su Huaijing to the Rain Listening Pavilion to visit Shen Xuan.

After the Dao-Mo conflict began in Cyan Yang Prefecture, the Su Family benefited from the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman. Coupled with the permanent residence of Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai, the market below Feiyun Mountain thrives.

This time, Su Huaijing's breakthrough to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment also revitalized the Su Family and boosted morale.

Compared to Su Huaijing, who failed to break through the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, Su Huaijing's path appears brighter.

Shen Xuan exchanged a few pleasantries with Su Huaijing and Su Huaijing.

The focus was on observing Su Huaijing's personality.

He had just assumed the position of Patriarch.

Su Huaijing gradually showed his sharpness.

In his words, although polite to Shen Xuan, he subtly revealed the Su Family's intention to participate in the Dao-Mo conflict.

Shen Xuan sighed inwardly.

Within the Insight Technique, Su Huaijing's strength was ordinary.

Not even as good as Su Huaijing.

But his ambition was high.

Aiming to make meritorious achievements in the Dao-Mo conflict to exchange for cultivation resources and advance his cultivation path.

For this purpose, Su Huaijing attempted to probe Shen Xuan, trying to get him to increase the production of Thunder Talismans.

Shen Xuan laughed it off.

After all, his surname isn't Su.

The Su Family's strategic intentions have nothing to do with him.

He certainly would not leave the Rain Listening Pavilion easily.

Nor would he be swayed by a few compliments to slay demons and exorcise evil.

After sending off Su Huaijing and Su Huaijing.

Shen Xuan continued to immerse himself in cultivation.

Three months later.

He had refined all the Giant-toothed Demon Shark Essence Blood.

The golden small characters on the Mysterious Jade Talisman shimmered.

[Talent: Sharp Teeth and Fangs Small Success (16/800)]

[Dao Rhyme: 3368]

[Spirit Root: Water 77/100]

The Spirit Root has increased by two points.

It's only three points away from the Heaven Grade Spirit Root.

However, Shen Xuan felt a ferocious air within his divine soul.

He couldn't help but grind his teeth, wanting to chew on something.

He shook his head.

This Sharp Teeth and Fangs is a common talent skill among demon beasts.

Most predatory demon beasts possess this talent skill.

But as formidable as the Giant-toothed Demon Shark, there are very few.

"If in close combat, I can't win, and I bite with my mouth, will the opponent be scared to death?"

This reminded Shen Xuan of a classic scene of a certain boxer in his past life.

And a certain star's finishing move on the soccer field.

"So, losing to the opponent, and biting with your teeth, is it a subconscious instinct of the Human Race?"

Shen Xuan hoped this talent skill would never be used.

He estimated that at Small Success, the Sharp Teeth and Fangs could bite through an ordinary Foundation Establishment Protective Spirit Shield and tear apart its flesh body.

However, that scene would be too bloody and disgusting.

Unless absolutely necessary, Shen Xuan would not use it.

The three thousand plus Dao Rhyme points should not be wasted.

Shen Xuan put them all into the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

[Ice Soul Cold Water Technique Mastery (232/400)]

As he expected.

The effect of Dao Rhyme Points on the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique decreased as it progressed.

It was similar to the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique, losing its effect after pushing to Small Success.

"The Mysterious Jade Talisman is not omnipotent. The improvement of cultivation techniques, techniques, and various talent skills is restricted by the cultivator's cultivation realm."

Shen Xuan mused inwardly.

After reaching Small Success with the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique, more diligence and practice would be necessary for further improvement.

Unless he hunted high-tier demon beasts with the same skill.

The probability of that was indeed small.

Not to mention how difficult it is to find such demon beasts.

Even if found, Shen Xuan estimated he wouldn't be their match.

Like the Thunder God's Fury of the Thunder Beast.

His Absolute Thunder Dao Body had already reached Small Success.

His resistance to thunder and lightning was greatly enhanced.

Yet he still dared not challenge the Thunder Beast.

At least, not until reaching the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, when the Absolute Thunder Dao Body, Ice Soul Spirit Body, Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique, and Ice Soul Cold Water Technique all achieve Great Success.

"As long as I have demon beast essence blood, I can continuously upgrade the grade of my Spirit Root."

"There is no need to risk my life engaging in the Dao-Mo conflict."

Shen Xuan had a plan in mind.

He still had Three-legged Water Fox Essence Blood on hand.

Every month he could regularly harvest Jade Spirit Clam Essence Blood.

He planned to refine the Water Fox Essence Blood, then go to the East Sea to see if he could hunt another three Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons.

In the days that followed.

Shen Xuan focused mainly on the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique and the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique cultivation.

He experimented with combining the use of the two high-grade techniques.

In the extreme cold region formed by the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique, the opponent's abilities would generally be weakened.

Meanwhile, the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique could greatly enhance the power of Water Qi Sword Qi within the extreme cold region.

Shen Xuan continued to refine the Three-legged Water Fox.

This Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demon corpse was scorned by the Zhou Family Patriarch.

But when the mysterious golden light flashed.

Shen Xuan was pleasantly surprised.

[Stealable Talents: Sand Containing Shadow, Charm, Spirit-Burning Demon Flame]

Shen Xuan recalled the scene when the Three-legged Water Fox ambushed him with Spirit-Burning Demon Flame.

He felt a wave of fear.

It was indeed a rare divine soul attack skill.

Shen Xuan immediately chose Spirit-Burning Demon Flame.

[Talent: Spirit-Burning Demon Flame (12/100)]

[Dao Rhyme: 368]

Now, with the increase in tier of demon beast essence blood.

Each refinement with the Mysterious Jade Talisman took over ten days.

Three months later, Shen Xuan had finally finished refining the last piece of Three-legged Water Demon Essence Blood.

[Talent: Spirit-Burning Demon Flame Proficient (28/200)]

[Dao Rhyme: 3880]

[Spirit Root: Water 79/100]

The Spirit Root increased by two points.

Just a little bit away from the Heavenly Grade Spirit Root.

"Though the Spirit-Burning Demon Flame is good, the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique is the immediate priority!"

Shen Xuan tried executing the Spirit-Burning Demon Flame.

The consumption of Divine Soul power was quite considerable.

Within the time span of an incense stick, he performed it over ten times.

Expending most of his Divine Soul power, his whole being felt drained.

Looking again at the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

[Talent: Spirit-Burning Demon Flame Proficiency (38/200)]

"One proficiency point per use, it's not too difficult after all."

Shen Xuan prioritized using Dao Rhyme Points on the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

[Ice Soul Cold Water Technique Minor Success (3/800)]

Exhausting three thousand points merely to elevate the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique to Minor Success.

Further allocation had no effect.

Evidently, it reached the proficiency ceiling of his current cultivation realm.

With the remaining seven hundred plus Dao Rhyme points, Shen Xuan augmented the Spirit-Burning Demon Flame, advancing it to Mastery.

Only then did Shen Xuan completely refine all the Demon Beast Essence Blood in his possession.

Power greatly increased.

With the Thunder God's Fury at Great Success, and both the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique and Ice Soul Cold Water Technique at Minor Success.

Under the enhancement of various talent skills like Ice Soul Spirit Body and Water Control, he was capable of confronting any Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivator.

Originally, Shen Xuan planned a period of recovery.

Before heading to the East Sea to hunt those three Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons.

However,

Xiao Keyuan sent an urgent letter, disrupting his plans.

After reading the letter's contents, Shen Xuan pondered.

In Qingyang Prefecture, two opposing factions had formed: Zhao Family of Tiger Stream Ridge and Wu Family of Red Rock Forest.

The Beast Taming Zhou Family outwardly refrained from the Daoist and Demon struggles, while secretly profiting handsomely by selling various Spirit Beasts to both sides.

Feiyun Su Family declared a ten-year mountain closure, yet Su Family Market at its base continued selling Thunder Talismans and various Spirit Pills, Magical Artifacts, mostly flowing to Daoist Sect Loose Cultivators.

Nowadays, in Qingyang Prefecture, cultivation clans are constantly choosing sides.

Some smaller cultivation clans are obliterated, their Spirit Veins seized, their Cultivators slaughtered.

Many Qi Cultivation Stage full completion Demon Cultivators are rampantly collecting Cultivator and mortal Essence Blood to establish their Demon Foundation.

A complete business chain of robbery, processing, sales, and blood sacrifices had even formed in Qingyang Prefecture.

Dao wanes while demons rise.

Xiao Keyuan faced enormous pressure.

He had organized joint ventures with Cyan Cloud Sect Cultivators and Zhao Family Cultivators for assaults.

Slaying over a dozen Qi Cultivation full completion Demon Cultivators.

However, Qingyang Prefecture was too vast.

Their few Foundation Establishment Cultivators alone couldn't clean it thoroughly.

Zhao Family Cultivators showed half-hearted effort.

Without Cyan Cloud Sect Cultivators overseeing, they merely go through the motions.

Xiao Keyuan was overwhelmed hosting Qingyang Prefecture, with great pressure.

That's why he thought of Shen Xuan.

Capable of defeating three Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Red Rainbow Sect single-handedly, with one even being in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Xiao Keyuan estimated Shen Xuan's combat strength ranked among the top in Qingyang Prefecture's Cultivators, second only to himself.

Thus, he wrote to invite Shen Xuan to Tiger Stream Ridge to discuss plans for defeating demons and eradicating devils.

Seeing this.

Shen Xuan knew Xiao Keyuan was anxious.

Aware of being a pawn, he still wished to defy fate and achieve something.

The growing demon sects were indeed the Cyan Cloud Sect senior members' intentions.

Without so many Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators, how could Cyan Cloud Sect's True Master's direct disciples gain sect honors, reputation, and cultivation resources, honing themselves?

Being a pawn without understanding his role as one.

Shen Xuan felt a subtle sorrow for Xiao Keyuan.

Nonetheless, Xiao Keyuan personally invited him through the letter.

There were also a dozen fellow Cyan Cloud Sect comrades there.

For future development within the sect, Shen Xuan couldn't outright refuse.

He contemplated.

Writing a letter and having the Su Family send it to Tiger Stream Ridge.

In the letter, Shen Xuan candidly expressed he was at a critical stage in his cultivation.

Once his cultivation reached Minor Success and he emerged, he would proceed to Tiger Stream Ridge to heed Brother Xiao Keyuan's directions.

The language was quite sincere.

Yet the message was clear.

Just wait!

After finishing the letter.

Shen Xuan resumed cultivation, solidifying his Foundation Establishment achievements.

Three months later.

Shen Xuan integrated the Minor Success Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique and Ice Soul Cold Water Technique.

The spells interlinked seamlessly.

Only then did he emerge.

"Unconsciously, I am already ninety-nine years old!"

The first thing Shen Xuan did after leaving seclusion was to take a hot bath.

Afterwards, he cast several Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Techniques.

"The dangers of battle shouldn't be underestimated, never underestimate the power of Demon Cultivators."

To this day, the strongest Demon Cultivators Shen Xuan had encountered were Wu Yulan and Nangong Guang, who were at Middle Stage Demon Foundation.

After all these years, he had no idea if the two had advanced to Late Stage Demon Foundation.

The Great Success Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique was becoming more sensitive to the Celestial Secret of Fortune.

This somewhat resembled ancient divination skills.

Although difficult to express verbally.

The Divine Soul sensations in his mind were real.

Seeking fortune is hard.

Avoiding misfortune is easy.

Every major crisis, amidst a mysterious Divine Soul sensing, would cause his heart to tremble.

Shen Xuan's Divine Soul contemplated Tiger Stream Ridge and Xiao Keyuan, casting several Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Techniques, without any Divine Soul quivering alarms.

"Thus, the risk isn't significant?"

Shen Xuan reflected.

He was a person who honored commitments.

No matter what, he would strive to fulfill his promises.

During this period, he re-refined the Spirit Water in the Ice Water Bottle, repairing Three-headed Corpse Beasts.

Accumulated numerous premium Thunder Talismans, numbering over a hundred.

Shadow-devouring Demon Insects had bred into several thousand.

Resulting in over a dozen Tier One Upper Grade Demon Insect Leaders.

"With my current strength, without intervention from a True Master, no Foundation Establishment Cultivator from either Daoist Sect or Demon Sect can threaten my life!"

"Though caution and safety are paramount, establishing one's reputation and forming bonds with sect brothers are crucial for future development post sect return, which should not be overlooked."

Shen Xuan hesitated for a moment.

Ultimately instructing Su Xue'Er to safeguard Rain Listening Pavilion.

He then packed the Three-headed Corpse Beasts and mounted the Silver-winged Python, heading to Tiger Stream Ridge.

Cultivators inherently defy fate and destiny.

Being cautious is not wrong.

But one cannot hide forever.

He decided to check the situation at Tiger Stream Ridge first, then determine the next course of action.

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