Medicine God Valley is wealthy with spirit pills, and the number of True Masters is akin to Cyan Cloud Sect; in the rankings among the sects of Song Country, it stands above Cyan Cloud Sect.

However, the true combat power of Medicine God Valley is somewhat inferior compared to Cyan Cloud Sect.

While sect wars seem imminent, they are merely bravado, unlikely to truly break out.

Medicine God Valley applied for a ruling from the Seven Sects Alliance.

But so what!

Profound Celestial Sect and Golden Sun Sect solemnly promised to pressure Cyan Cloud Sect to abolish the Giant Furnace Refining or to share it with the seven sects.

Cyan Cloud Sect turned a deaf ear to the ruling of the seven sects.

While perfunctory to Profound Celestial Sect and Golden Sun Sect, they manufactured the giant furnace for True Essence Pill and continued refining alchemy.

They made a fortune from Spirit Gathering Pills.

In the end, they still needed to manufacture the giant furnace for True Essence Pills and continue refining alchemy.

To improve the success rate, the giant furnaces for True Essence Pills and Solid Spirit Pills were appropriately reduced in size.

The capacity was only seventy and fifty times that of the ordinary pill furnaces, respectively.

It was still hugely profitable.

Next, Cyan Cloud Sect even aimed to manufacture giant furnaces for Essence Nourishing Pills used during Qi Cultivation Stage.

Not only could they be self-sufficient in commonly used spirit pills for the Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation stages, but they could also make huge profits from it.

The True Masters of Cyan Cloud Sect would have to be out of their minds to abide by the ruling of the Seven Sects Alliance.

Medicine God Valley was furious about this.

Allies of thousands of years flipped like a book for profit.

They didn't give Medicine God Valley any face.

Profound Celestial Sect and Golden Sun Sect repeatedly sent people to mediate, but Cyan Cloud Sect never relented.

Shen Xuan had long seen through it.

Profound Celestial Sect, Golden Sun Sect, and other major sects in Song Country were also playing a game.

They were waiting to share the rich alchemy industry of Medicine God Valley!

Once Cyan Cloud Sect earned the first wave of quick money and was well satisfied, it would naturally share the benefits with them.

With giant furnace alchemy, the supply of common spirit pills was adequate, and the prices were reduced.

All groups, including sect disciples, cultivation clans, Spirit Plant Cultivators, clan cultivators, and Loose Cultivators, benefited from it.

Only alchemists suffered losses.

The presence of the alchemy industry in Medicine God Valley was no longer that important.

Shen Xuan pondered in his heart.

"Perhaps, Medicine God Valley would still struggle and fight against Cyan Cloud Sect. However, this wouldn't change the fate of Medicine God Valley's decline."

"Unless Medicine God Valley could refine cheaper Foundation Establishment Realm spirit pills."

In any era of technological advancement, the sacrifice of certain groups' benefits is inevitable.

Regarding this, Shen Xuan remained calm as water.

Like most cultivators, he welcomed the decline of Medicine God Valley.

A sect that monopolizes Song Country's Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation Realm's common spirit pills to extract exorbitant profits shouldn't exist in the first place.

It certainly shouldn't be among the Seven Great Sects.

Cultivation resources are so scarce.

Medicine God Valley, occupying such a good Spirit Vein, should cede its position without the barrier of alchemy skills.

Medicine God Valley is also a major sect with hidden Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

It won't collapse so quickly.

"The disappearance of Medicine God Valley from the list of the Seven Great Sects of Song Country, reducing to an ordinary sect, is only a matter of time."

"I, this butterfly, by flapping my wings, unleashed a storm of giant furnace alchemy, destroying the foundations of Medicine God Valley, one of the Seven Great Sects of Song Country..."

In fact, it's not just Medicine God Valley.

With the inevitable spread of giant furnace alchemy technology, alchemy sects throughout the Profound Origin Continent will all face impacts.

"Luckily, the secret method for Thunder Spirit Pearl is with Master Gu Feng. Similarly, flapping wings will completely change the situation of the Dao and Demon conflict, unless the Demon Sect can invent a similar single-use, cheap demon treasure."

Shen Xuan gazed at the deep and vast firmament.

In the boundless darkness, faint glimmers flickered.

"Transcending here to become a cultivator, seizing resources, defying heaven. But at least I've done something meaningful for this Cultivation Continent."

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly, smiling to himself.

He recalled a famous person's youthful motto from his past life.

"With not half an acre to his name, his heart worries about the world, reading through countless volumes, forming divine connections with ancient sages."

...

Ten months later.

At Cold Jade Peak, in the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Shen Xuan demonstrated the True Ice Heart Technique in front of Master Cold Jade.

In just an instant.

The surrounding temperature plummeted, forming an icy and snowy landscape.

Snowflakes flitted about joyfully like elves.

With a slight movement of his Divine Thought, Shen Xuan caused tens of thousands of snowflakes to condense into Ice Soul Cold Needles.

Accompanied by terrifying, sharp whistles, they streaked through transparent white lines, eagerly shooting forward.

So dense and endless, the "hissing" sounds echoed throughout the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

This was merely the simplest application of the True Ice Heart Technique.

Master Cold Jade smiled.

"Not bad, being able to use it proficiently in just a year. Shen Xuan, I wasn't wrong about you."

"Master Cold Jade teaches well."

Shen Xuan replied respectfully.

During these ten months, he visited Master Cold Jade once a month to consult on the difficulties of practicing the ice technique.

It must be said that Master Cold Jade's guidance was incredibly helpful, constantly enhancing Shen Xuan's understanding of the ice technique, allowing him to advance rapidly, progressing by leaps and bounds.

[True Ice Heart Technique: Proficient (18/200)]

In this, it was not only due to his Ice Soul Spirit Body and diligent cultivation.

Master Cold Jade's teachings were equally indispensable.

During this period, he refined the Ice Mountain Snow Ape Essence Blood.

The bloodline talent of the Ice Mountain Snow Ape wasn't very good, offering only Demon Blood Boiling, Snow Ape Roar, Giant Stone Throwing, Warmth and Waterproof, etc.

The imagined ice technique did not emerge.

This time, Shen Xuan compared repeatedly and chose Demon Blood Boiling.

After testing it, the effect was surprisingly good.

During Demon Blood Boiling, the blood circulation in the body accelerated, and spiritual power flowed faster, enhancing attack and defense to a certain extent.

However, once the bloodline skill cooled down, a profound fatigue overcame his body, as if he entered a sage time.

This was just in the entry-level stage.

One can imagine that if this bloodline skill reached Great Success,

although attack and defense capabilities would significantly improve, the cooldown aftereffects would inevitably worsen.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan's [Self-Healing] skill is perfect.

Otherwise, there would definitely be damage to the Dao Foundation, which would be more harm than good.

"It seems that unless absolutely necessary, it's best not to use this [Demon Blood Boiling] skill."

Although the bloodline talent is ordinary.

The Ice Mountain Snow Ape provided as many as more than two thousand Dao Rhyme Points.

Plus the over a thousand Dao Rhyme Points previously obtained from refining the Four-Eared Long-Tongued Macaque.

All added to the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman.

[Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman: Mastery (2/400)].

Shen Xuan used the Purple Essence Divine Wood Spirit Branch as the talisman embryo, imprinting with the power of the Divine Soul to create the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman], and after successfully making it, he nurtured it in the Dantian.

The power of the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman] far exceeds the [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman].

Every day it absorbs more than three times the origin spiritual power from Shen Xuan's Dao Foundation Spirit Sea.

Previously, Shen Xuan nurtured three [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Treasure Talismans] with ease, without any burden.

Now, with two [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Treasure Talismans] and one [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman], it felt strenuous.

The perfect level [Self-Healing] skill did not completely recover.

No choice but to take out one [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman].

He couldn't risk damaging the Dao Foundation for nurturing the Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman.

Spent six hundred thousand Spirit Stones, and all the thousand types of Spirit Water in the River and Sea Map were fully refined.

The Ice Soul Sword has now perfectly bonded with the Divine Soul, once again serving as the lifebound magical treasure.

Various talent skills have merged to some extent, slightly increasing the speed of casting spells.

He then reviewed the few crucial physical skills under focused cultivation.

[Talent: Wishful Size Proficient (8/200)]

[Talent: Infinite Strength Great Success (1528/1600)]

[Talent: Sharp Teeth and Fangs Great Success (1288/1600)]

[Talent: Devouring All Things Great Success (368/1600)]

Additionally, there are physical skills such as [Iron Bone], [Critical Strike], and [Immune to Poison].

The strength of Shen Xuan's physical body is not inferior to that of a Tier Two Top Grade Demon Beast.

At this time, he prepared to go out to hunt demons and seek opportunities.

"Respectfully to Master Cold Jade, this disciple has a wife in the mortal world, whom he promises to visit soon, and requests Master's permission."

Shen Xuan solemnly bowed and requested.

He had agreed to visit Ding Yuyao thirty years after leaving Yunyuan Immortal City.

In between, he had visited once.

Now, he is one hundred and twelve years old.

Less than three years from the promised date.

Considering Ding Yuyao is approaching her seventieth birthday.

He planned to visit ahead of schedule.

Afterward, he would go to hunt the Tier Two Top Grade Water Demon.

"I am aware of your matter. Go, be careful."

"Disciple obeys!"

After getting Master Cold Jade's approval, Shen Xuan returned to the cave mansion and received a storage pouch full of low-tier spiritual objects from Su Xue'Er.

"Husband, I have bought everything according to your list."

Shen Xuan scanned briefly with his Divine Sense and praised her.

"Well done."

"I will go out for a while and return in three to five months. Be cautious in Cold Jade Peak, try not to leave the peak."

"If anything happens, remain calm and wait for my return before handling it."

Su Xue'Er smiled softly: "Understood, husband!"

Hearing Shen Xuan was about to leave.

The perceptive Silver-Horned Celestial Horse affectionately bit Shen Xuan's clothes, letting out soft, reluctant neighs.

Shen Xuan patted the forehead of the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, smiling: "Alright! I know your intent. Stay at home obediently and wait for my return!"

...

Songjiang Prefecture, Hongcheng County, Shen Mansion.

At this time, the Shen Mansion is a top-notch prestigious family in Songjiang Prefecture.

The master of the Shen Family is an immortal of a renowned Immortal Cultivation Sect.

This is no secret among the noble and powerful families of Songjiang Prefecture.

Currently, it is the occasion of the Shen Family matriarch's seventieth birthday.

The front entrance of the Shen Mansion was decorated with colorful lanterns and festoons, filled with joy.

The imperial relatives, high officials, and aristocratic families of Songjiang Prefecture sent people to deliver birthday presents in advance.

The red doors, grand courtyards, green bricks, dark tiles, carved beams, and painted rafters, with servants, guards, and maids bustling about.

Early in the morning.

A long queue had already formed in front of the Shen Mansion.

The line of horseback teams delivering birthday gifts arrived in an endless stream.

At this time, two Taoists, one old and one young, arrived elegantly.

"Senior Brother Xiao, what a grand display at this Shen Mansion!"

The young Taoist stopped to admire the plaque of the Shen Mansion.

The old Taoist stroked his beard, chuckling, "Junior Brother Yu, don't underestimate the Shen Mansion."

Junior Brother Yu asked softly, "There's a rumor that the owner of the Shen Mansion is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, is that true?"

Senior Brother Xiao glanced at Junior Brother Yu askew.

"Otherwise, why would Master send you down the mountain specifically to deliver the birthday present?"

Junior Brother Yu blushed.

Senior Brother Xiao sighed lightly.

"Junior Brother Yu, as your Senior Brother, though only a few years older, let me give you some advice."

"The owner of the Shen Mansion is not only a Foundation Establishment Cultivator but also a direct disciple of a great sect True Master!"

"Although Hongcheng County is a place of the mortal world, the Shen Mansion is that person's only residence, and the Shen Family matriarch is the only wife he took with full ceremony and legitimacy."

"Shen Xiuxing, Shen Xiuyan, though not blood relatives, were recognized by that person and recorded in the Shen Mansion's ancestral register."

"Shen Xiuyan, about thirty years old, resides in the mortal world, yet is undoubtedly a Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation cultivator!"

"If I were a few years younger and had your good looks, I would certainly make an effort!"

"That's the daughter of a direct disciple of a great sect True Master! If one could marry her, perhaps one could find the opportunity to establish a Dao Foundation!"

Upon hearing this, Junior Brother Yu humbly bowed.

"Senior Brother Xiao's guidance is well received, Brother will heed the advice!"

When he lifted his head again, his eyes shone brightly with determination and ambition.

A fierce fire of determination was blazing within him as the thought of seizing the opportunity to establish a Dao Foundation burned brightly.

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