In the practice room, Shen Xuan slowly retracted his technique.

"Lei Yaoyang is coming to Cyan Yang Prefecture?"

Initially, when he heard this news, he could hardly believe it.

Lei Yaoyang had just broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, not yet approaching the Late Stage.

After Xiao Keyuan explained, Shen Xuan finally understood.

Lei Yaoyang is the direct disciple of Celestial Thunder True Master from Celestial Thunder Peak.

Celestial Thunder True Master is a Thunder Technique Golden Core, one of the top in both strength and influence in Cyan Cloud Sect.

Thunder Cultivators are rare.

Even more rare are Thunder Cultivators with talent.

Celestial Thunder True Master has only five direct disciples.

While the first four disciples have broken through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment,

it's said that their chances of reaching Core Formation are slim.

Yet Lei Yaoyang, ranking last, has the highest hope for Core Formation.

Therefore, Celestial Thunder True Master has sought out a chance for him to train as a direct disciple.

Cyan Yang Prefecture is on the list of places available for his training.

"He wouldn't be so bored as to specifically come to Cyan Yang Prefecture, would he!"

Shen Xuan pondered in his heart.

He and Lei Yaoyang had no grudges.

To put it bluntly, in Lei Yaoyang's eyes, he was just a passerby.

Having once been classmates with Qin Yuehan and being looked at differently by her, he incurred Lei Yaoyang's wrath.

Since witnessing the strength of his master, Master Wuchen, Master Cold Jade, and Master Lingxiao,

Shen Xuan knew that in front of Golden Core True Masters, Foundation Establishment Cultivators are pitifully small ants.

As a direct disciple of a Golden Core True Master, Lei Yaoyang must possess protective magical treasures and various incredible true master techniques.

This made Shen Xuan dismiss the idea of plotting to ambush Lei Yaoyang.

He could only challenge Lei Yaoyang openly and defeat him.

Plotting and ambushing could not escape a true master's investigation.

Even if a plot succeeded, it would still lead to a dead end.

"Ah, difficult!"

Shen Xuan sighed.

Even in immortal cultivation, one cannot escape the entanglements of interpersonal relationships.

He and Lei Yaoyang could no longer reconcile.

Lei Yaoyang could use sect interests to coerce Qin Yuehan.

Shen Xuan could only retaliate by becoming stronger than Lei Yaoyang and bringing greater benefits to the sect.

Without value to be used, one has no voice.

No one cares about your thoughts and you can be sacrificed by the sect at any time.

To deal with Lei Yaoyang, the Absolute Thunder Dao Body is crucial.

Shen Xuan glanced at the mysterious jade talisman; the Absolute Thunder Dao Body was nearing minor achievement.

Besides, Thunder God's Fury at Great Success should at least contend against Lei Yaoyang's Thunder Techniques.

What would truly decide the match would be the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique assisted by Ice Soul Cold Water Technique and various talent boosts.

Unfortunately, both of these are only at minor achievement.

The limitation of the cultivation realm and no amount of Dao Rhyme could push these techniques to Great Success.

"Forewarned is forearmed, without preparation you fail. I have a few years left; I need to enhance my cultivation realm as much as possible."

Shen Xuan resolved.

On one hand, he trained diligently.

On the other, he hunted Water Demons to improve his Spirit Root talent and increase Dao Rhyme points.

Initially, he thought to try other attribute Demon Beast bloodline talents as well.

Now thinking about it, he could only give up.

Other attribute spirit root talents were too low, yielding too few Dao Rhyme points.

The mysterious jade talisman's plundering of Demon Beast bloodline talents had a cooling period.

Practicing other attribute techniques takes too much time and energy.

And what he currently lacks the most is time and energy.

Shen Xuan dared not plot to ambush Lei Yaoyang.

But he is also a disciple of a true master.

Even if just a nominal one.

Lei Yaoyang also dared not make a move.

Otherwise, if word spread,

even if Master Gu Feng could do nothing to him,

his reputation would be ruined.

Someone who kills his fellow disciples privately, how could he be trusted by the sect's leadership in the future?

It would be extremely detrimental to his future access to sect cultivation resources and holding sect authority positions.

Moreover, Shen Xuan has an ultimate trick.

Three Divine Thunder Treasure Talismans, the longer they are nurtured, the greater their power.

If they can't deal with a Golden Core True Master, can they not handle a Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Thunder Cultivator?

"Let's hope Lei Yaoyang is smart!"

Shen Xuan, with his mysterious jade talisman golden finger, surpassing Lei Yaoyang is only a matter of time.

Even if it takes decades or even a hundred years.

...

East Sea.

About a thousand li from the offshore of Yunyuan Immortal City.

On the deck of a warship, Tang Renhao, Zhu Jintang and some late-stage Qi Cultivation Demon Hunters sat around discussing matters.

"Everyone, that Silver-spindle Wolf Fish is truly cunning! It has eaten the bait three times, yet we still can't catch it!"

"Any ideas?"

"Difficult! This Silver-spindle Wolf Fish is too fast; it seems to be aware of our presence. Before the Spiritual Energy Cannon locks onto it, it has already dived into the deep sea!"

"Ah, out of the seven Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons, Talisman Master Shen has hunted four, and another has disappeared. Only the Silver-spindle Wolf Fish and the Red-winged Snake remain. Should we change course and hunt the Red-winged Snake instead?"

"No, the Red-winged Snake is even more difficult! It can fly through the sky and dive into the sea, and it can launch sound wave attacks on the divine soul! Its strength far surpasses that of the Silver-spindle Wolf Fish!"

"That's true! Let's give it another try!"

Tang Renhao gestured, halting the discussion among them.

"In a moment, I'll cast my spell to dive into the sea and hide nearby. Don't rush to lock onto it with the Spiritual Energy Cannon. Brother Zhu, lead them in figuring out a way to cut off its retreat, forcing it to surface!"

"Brother Tang, be careful! In the sea, that Silver-spindle Wolf Fish is not easy to deal with!"

Tang Renhao is a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Water Technique.

But deep in the sea, casting spells is not as comfortable as with a Water Demon.

Without powerful magical treasures, hunting a same-tier Water Demon is very difficult.

"Don't worry. I won't force a confrontation; just force it to surface."

"Right, as long as the Spiritual Energy Cannon lands a hit, the Silver-spindle Wolf Fish's speed will decrease, and the fishing spear can hook it!"

"Let's do it! Release another bait fish into the water!"

Zhu Jintang was directing the Demon Hunters to release the bait fish.

Just then, an alert sounded from atop the lookout post.

"Someone is coming?"

Everyone, hurry and stop your actions, take your positions, and stay alert.

On the East Sea, not riding a warship but walking alone on the waves, one must be an extremely skilled Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Tang Renhao looked around.

Recognized immediately.

"It's Talisman Master Shen!"

The person was Shen Xuan.

He was hunting other three Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons in the East Sea.

Just happened to encounter the warship of Tang Renhao and others.

Quickly, Shen Xuan came before Tang Renhao and the group.

Until this moment.

They finally saw clearly that Shen Xuan's steed was a Silver-winged Python.

However, the aura was somewhat peculiar.

Shen Xuan leapt onto the warship, retrieving the Silver-winged Python.

"Fellow Daoists Tang and Zhu, we meet again!"

"Is Talisman Master Shen also here for this Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish?"

"Indeed!"

Shen Xuan exchanged pleasantries with Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang for a while.

Inquiring about the situation of the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish.

"Nearby? Can you lure it with bait fish? That's wonderful!"

Now, Shen Xuan's power had increased greatly.

He only feared not finding Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons.

Absolutely would not fail to hunt them.

"Talisman Master Shen, don't underestimate it! This Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish is fierce, has sharp teeth and fangs, and extremely fast!"

"Our Spiritual Energy Cannon cannot lock onto its figure!"

Zhu Jintang reminded.

"No worries! You lure it out for me, the rest, I will handle myself!"

Shen Xuan glanced at Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang, and the Demon Hunters surrounding them.

"Of course. Cannot let fellow Daoists toil in vain. How about this, regardless of whether or not I can hunt the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish, as long as it appears, I will offer thirty thousand Spirit Stones as compensation, how's that?"

Tang Renhao nodded: "Talisman Master Shen, you are too courteous!"

He did not refuse the proposal.

The estimated value of the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish was only about sixty to seventy thousand Spirit Stones.

Shen Xuan was willing to offer thirty thousand Spirit Stones, he also provided some account to his Demon Hunters.

Going out to sea, after all, cannot return empty-handed.

Quickly, the warship's erroneous Demon Hunters cooperated to cut open a fairly large Tier One Demon Fish, throwing it into the nearby sea surface.

Not long after.

The smell of Demon Fish blood attracted the nearby Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish searching for food.

The figure resembled a silver shuttle spear, with a sharp head, a violent glint in its fish eyes.

In less than a breath.

The Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish darted towards the demon fish bait, snapping its sharp-toothed mouth, easily biting through the transparent tendon line attached to the demon fish bait.

The Spiritual Energy Cannon on the warship had just shifted its aim.

Before the Demon Hunters could lock on, the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish swallowed the demon fish bait and transformed into a stream of silver light, diving into the sea bottom.

Extremely fast.

It was apparent the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish possessed a highly proficient Water Control talent skill.

"Thought you could escape?"

Under the gaze of the Demon Hunters on the warship, Shen Xuan transformed into a green shadow, straight on its trail.

To their astonishment, without seeing how Shen Xuan cast his spells, he merely pointed his finger, and the seawater parted, creating a water path.

Following this, a cloud rose beneath Shen Xuan's feet, actually using Soaring Clouds and Mist in the seawater vacuum, chasing straight down.

The Demon Hunters on the warship, from Tang Renhao, Zhu Jintang downward, watched in awe.

They had never seen Soaring Clouds and Mist used in seawater before.

The reason Tang Renhao was helpless against the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish was largely due to the deep sea water pressure restricting cultivators' actions.

Even performing spell techniques was much slower than on land.

Magic cultivators' spell attacks were significantly reduced due to water resistance.

The deeper the seabed, the greater the risk.

Various Tier Two Water Demons with talent skills were beyond what Tang Renhao's Demon Hunters could handle.

Such as the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish.

Ferocity was secondary.

The speed of its Water Control transit was too fast.

Neither Spiritual Energy Cannon, nor Magical Treasures, nor Talismans could lock onto it.

Though in front of Shen Xuan, it was hardly worth mentioning.

No matter how fast, could it surpass his Water Control at Perfection?

Strong spiritual power waves surged on Shen Xuan.

Like a Flood Dragon, he combined Water Control, Overturning Rivers and Seas, and Infinite Strength.

Within just over ten breaths, the figure of the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish was spotted.

In the deep sea, devoid of light.

The Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish seemed to sense something, frantically accelerating its escape.

Yet where could it flee!

The immense water pressure seemed to fail on Shen Xuan.

He darted swiftly like lightning.

Soon, like a Flood Dragon, his Divine Thought drove the Bishui Sword on his back.

Accompanied by a sword hum resembling an elder bull's lowing, the Bishui Sword erupted, transforming into an extremely cold Azure Ice Divine Dragon, sweeping past.

With various talent skills all added.

The seawater beside the Bishui Sword instantly condensed into ice, spreading outward.

The Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish tried to descend, avoiding the icy cold Azure Ice Divine Dragon behind.

But the Azure Ice Divine Dragon seemed to have a spirit, also diving down.

In the next instant.

The Azure Ice Divine Dragon struck the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish, the extremely cold Ice Spiritual Power instantly freezing it into a massive ice sculpture.

Shen Xuan swooped down.

Satisfactorily securing the Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish ice sculpture.

After surfacing, Shen Xuan leapt back onto Tang Renhao and others' warship.

"Talisman Master Shen, did you manage to hunt that Silver Shuttle Wolf Fish?"

Although Shen Xuan had promised, regardless of success, he was willing to offer thirty thousand Spirit Stones compensation.

But ultimately, it was best to hunt it.

Otherwise, Tang Renhao might feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Yes, captured it!"

"So quickly?"

Behind them, a Demon Hunter exclaimed.

"How is it fast! It took over a hundred breaths!"

Shen Xuan chuckled, "By the way, have you seen the Red-winged Snake or the Giant Eyed Strange Shrimp?"

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