The days passed, one by one.

Three months slipped by in a flash.

[Chameleon Disguise: Proficient (8/100)]

Shen Xuan tried it out.

After casting the [Chameleon Disguise] skill, his body could blend in with the surrounding environment.

Combined with the [Concealing Breath Technique], it had some use in deep water.

In normal environments, it was basically useless.

It wasn't as good as the [Invisibility Technique].

Fortunately, it consumed little spiritual power, and skill proficiency increased quickly.

[Dao Rhyme: 1128]

After a brief consideration, Shen Xuan allocated all his Dao Rhyme Points to the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman].

[Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman: Proficient (128/200)]

So slow!

Shen Xuan grumbled in his heart.

Now, with his share of the Thunder Spirit Pearl, he didn't need to rely on the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] to earn Spirit Stones.

However, the power of the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] far exceeded that of the Thunder Spirit Pearl.

Moreover, mastering the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] was a prerequisite for making the corresponding Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman.

These days, he possessed the Ice Soul Sword refined by Cold Jade Peak and the River and Sea Map bestowed by Gu Feng, greatly boosting his strength.

Theoretically, an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even at Foundation Establishment Perfection, could do nothing to him.

Yet the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman] remained his top choice as a trump card.

The reason was simple.

The [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman] was immensely powerful, and with sufficient nurturing time, could be used to confront a Fake Pill Master head-on.

Reflect on life's dangers, changes, and retreats.

Shen Xuan kept this in mind.

He would never relax his vigilance just because his combat power had increased.

Below a True Master, all are ants.

Turning to the recent main focus of cultivation.

[True Ice Heart Technique: Entry Level (20/100)]

At this rate, it would take about a year to advance the [True Ice Heart Technique] to proficiency.

This speed was not slow.

[Talent: Wishful Size Entry Level (32/100)]

The progress of [Wishful Size] was slightly faster.

It was estimated it would also take a year to advance.

Moreover, both the [True Ice Heart Technique] and [Wishful Size] could be expected to slow in skill proficiency as they advanced further.

"So, I not only need Water Demon Essence Blood but also high-tier, at least Tier Two Top Grade."

Refining Water Demon Essence Blood requires time and effort.

For him, Tier Two Low Grade Water Demons, like the Chameleon Water Lizard, offered too little gain.

However, Tier Two Top Grade Demon Beasts were not so easy to hunt.

These Demon Beasts had strong flesh bodies and innate bloodline power, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

For instance, the Thunder Beast, living in the Thunder Swamp, was a communal Demon Beast species, where a quasi Tier Three Demon King might appear among the group.

Shen Xuan had detailed intelligence on the Thunder Beast's territory yet hesitated to take the risk of going there to hunt.

The same was true for the Tier Two Top Grade Water Demons in the East Sea.

Living in the deep sea, far from Human Race Immortal Cities, their nearby waters were often prowled by Tier Three Demon Kings.

The Demon Race and Human Race maintained a kind of subtle understanding with each other.

True Masters and Demon Kings did not venture into each other's territories, nor did they easily make a move.

In the Cyan Cloud Sect's storeroom, the highest tier of cultivation spiritual objects exchanged for sect disciples did not exceed Tier Two Middle Grade.

Demon Beast Essence Blood was not even available.

Externally, even cultivation clans in core areas strictly controlled all Tier Two spiritual objects.

Without the sect's permission, Tier Two pill array devices, talismans, and other cultivation spiritual objects were not allowed to be sold externally.

Shen Xuan had partnered to open cultivation shops in both Flowing Light Market and Qing Yun Immortal City.

Nevertheless, it was still challenging to acquire high-tier Water Demon Essence Blood.

"Therefore, to obtain high-tier Water Demon Essence Blood, I can only do it myself."

Shen Xuan secretly thought to himself.

After refining the Color-changing Water Lizard Essence Blood, he planned to take a two-day break.

That morning, Liu Bingyu came to visit.

"Is today the True Master's Direct Disciple Gathering?"

"Yes, Senior Brother, most of the direct disciples from the sect's Eighteen Peaks who are stationed in the sect will attend, trading spiritual objects with each other."

Liu Bingyu explained.

"How come I never heard of this before?"

"Well..."

Liu Bingyu's eyes sparkled.

"Previously, only the direct disciples from the Seventeen Peaks participated. The direct disciples from Little Gu Peak did not participate."

Shen Xuan asked in surprise, "Why is that?"

"No one excluded them; they just didn't want to participate."

"So they didn't tell you?"

Shen Xuan cleared his throat lightly.

No one had indeed informed him about the True Master's Direct Disciple Gathering.

It seemed that the senior and junior sisters from Little Gu Peak had all forgotten about it.

Could it be because they were too poor in the past to have any cultivation spiritual objects to show, so they simply didn't attend, for fear of seeing desired spiritual objects but having nothing to trade, leaving them disheartened?

"Let's go, Senior Brother, it's almost time!"

"Okay!"

Shen Xuan readily agreed.

He wanted to see if there were any cultivation spiritual objects he could trade for what he needed.

The two left the cave mansion, turning into two escape lights, flying side by side to Celestial Wind Peak.

This time's True Master's Direct Disciple Gathering was hosted by Ye Lingfeng, the great disciple of Celestial Wind True Master.

It was not long before the two arrived at Celestial Wind Peak.

The gathering was set beneath a giant tree on a mountain peak.

At this moment, over thirty figures were already present.

As soon as Shen Xuan's figure appeared, someone exclaimed, "Third Senior Brother, we're here!"

As it turned out, it was Gu Jinqin and Qin Yuehan.

It was Gu Jinqin who called out.

Qin Yuehan, dressed in white, with a cool face, slightly bowed her head in salute to Shen Xuan.

"Junior Sister Gu, Junior Sister Qin, you're here too!"

Shen Xuan cheerfully greeted them.

At this moment.

"Fellow sect members, welcome to Celestial Wind Peak. I am Ye Lingfeng, the host for this True Master's Direct Disciple Gathering, and kindly ask for your support."

A steady voice sounded.

Under the giant tree, a gentle breeze rustled.

In the next moment.

A lean and tall figure slowly emerged from the void.

Seeing Ye Lingfeng appear.

Shen Xuan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.

This person was shockingly at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

His body slightly swayed, seemingly soft and boneless, drifting with the wind, exuding some kind of wind Dao Rhyme, and his Spiritual Power was extremely refined.

"This junior brother looks very unfamiliar. Bingyu, is he your Cold Jade Peak's newly promoted direct disciple Shen Xuan?"

"Shen Xuan greets Senior Brother Ling."

Shen Xuan hurriedly saluted.

Golden Core True Inheritance and yet at Foundation Establishment Perfection, Shen Xuan dared not to be presumptuous.

"Junior Brother Shen, your first time participating, how rare it is!"

Ye Lingfeng chuckled.

"Time is up, and most of the people have arrived, let's start. Who will go first?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan suddenly understood.

This gathering of direct disciples of the True Masters was similar to the small gatherings after auctions he attended in Yunyuan Immortal City.

All were conducted with participants speaking one by one, presenting their trading items, and seeking needed spiritual objects.

The main role of Ye Lingfeng was to maintain order.

The direct disciples of the True Masters took turns to go on stage, each presenting their treasures to seek various cultivation spiritual objects.

Shen Xuan watched with great interest.

When a direct disciple with the surname Huang from the Spirit Pill Hall took out two bottles of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk.

Shen Xuan's eyes lit up.

He had previously obtained a bottle of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk from an auction, and now it was nearly finished.

This kind of Tier Two spiritual object that could instantly restore Spiritual Power was never too much for him.

The Huang-named direct disciple wanted to exchange two bottles of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk for several kinds of precious Spirit Medicines.

Shen Xuan took a look.

He actually had two of the Spirit Medicines mentioned.

However, these were the materials he had prepared for the Purifying Foundation Pill.

Hard to collect, he was naturally reluctant to take them out for trade.

Such a rare spiritual object as Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk attracted many interested parties.

If they couldn't produce the Spirit Medicines he needed, they could trade with other spiritual objects.

Some offered Spirit Stones, others used Magical Treasures, and some used Spirit Pills.

Ultimately, it was still a bit lacking, and the Huang-named direct disciple hesitated, not making a decision.

"Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman, comparable to the full power strike of a Thunder Technique Cultivator at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Senior Brother Huang, can it be exchanged for your Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk?"

Shen Xuan calmly said.

As soon as these words came out, the entire hall fell silent.

Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman!

This was a Tier Two Middle Grade Thunder Talisman.

The Huang-named direct disciple was clearly moved.

He was just about to speak.

Suddenly, a cold snort sounded.

"Hmph! Comparable to the full power strike of a Thunder Technique at the early stage, such bold talk!"

Shen Xuan slightly frowned.

The speaker, with an aura of fierce tyranny, must be a direct disciple of Celestial Thunder True Master.

"Junior Brother Ren, let's discuss this properly! Since Junior Brother Shen says so, he must have his reasons."

Ye Lingfeng said calmly.

Ren-named direct disciple dared not be rude to Ye Lingfeng and explained: "The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman is a Tier Two Middle Grade Thunder Talisman. Generally, its power is only fifty percent of a Thunder Technique at the early stage of Foundation Establishment."

"Junior Brother Shen doesn't understand Thunder Techniques and is exaggerating, misleading fellow sect disciples, damaging the reputation of our direct disciples' small gathering."

Having said this much.

Shen Xuan had no choice but to retort.

"Senior Brother Ren, you are mistaken! The power of Tier Two Spirit Talismans cannot be generalized!"

"The spiritual materials, talismanic patterns, and talisman maker all influence the actual effect of a Spirit Talisman."

"The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman I made personally is more powerful than any Thunder Technique cultivator at the early stage in the Sect."

Shen Xuan's words implied a certain disdain towards the disciples of Celestial Thunder Peak.

It was well known that the Foundation Establishment Thunder Technique cultivators of the Cyan Cloud Sect were all disciples of Celestial Thunder Peak.

"How dare you! Shen Xuan, do you dare to look down on the disciples of Celestial Thunder Peak!"

Ren-named direct disciple glared angrily at Shen Xuan.

"I wouldn't dare! How could Shen have the guts or capability to look down on the fellow sect disciples of Celestial Thunder Peak."

"Shen is merely stating the facts."

"Could it be that at this small gathering of direct disciples, one can falsely tarnish someone's reputation?"

Over thirty people participated in the small gathering of direct disciples, with representatives from all of the eighteen peaks of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Shen Xuan's words directly labeled the Ren-named direct disciple.

"Junior Brother Shen, mind your words!"

Ye Lingfeng said with a displeased expression.

He was the host of this small gathering of direct disciples.

Never did he expect such a dispute, tarnishing his reputation.

"Junior Brother Ren, please calm down."

He approached Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan immediately understood and offered a Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman.

Ye Lingfeng, at Foundation Establishment Perfection, knew at a glance.

The Thunder Talisman Shen Xuan presented had clear patterns, abundant Spiritual Power, and was of high quality.

Though not yet at the level of a masterpiece, it was still an exceptionally good talisman.

After a moment.

Ye Lingfeng sighed and said: "Junior Brother Shen's Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman is indeed comparable to a full power strike of a Thunder Technique at the early stage of Foundation Establishment."

His statement saved face for the Ren-named direct disciple.

Comparable, meaning nearly the same.

"Senior Brother Ye! Don't be fooled by this kid!"

"A single good talisman means nothing!"

"Which Talisman Master doesn't have a few good talismans in their collection."

"If it were a masterpiece Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman, that would be one thing."

"Not being a masterpiece, it cannot match a full power strike of a Thunder Technique cultivator at the early stage of Foundation Establishment!"

Ye Lingfeng's face darkened.

This Ren-named junior brother of Celestial Thunder Peak was being unreasonable.

He had already made a judgment, yet he was relentless.

Shen Xuan chuckled.

"Senior Brother Ren, you are mistaken again."

"I have more than just a few good talismans."

As soon as he finished speaking.

In front of Shen Xuan, a swarm of Spirit Talismans flew up, forming a vortex-like Flying Talisman Spirit Array.

No less than forty-nine Thunder Talismans, each emitting a bright blue lightning glow, producing a slight thunderous sound, resonating together and appearing exceptionally sonorous.

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