Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 485: Reunion with the Demon King
Two years of arduous cultivation, skill proficiency increased by less than three hundred points.
The further it goes, the harder it is to cultivate further.
Even though two years of lifespan were consumed, the effect visibly diminished.
Fortunately, the effect of the Demon Flood Dragon Demon Core is quite good.
Just refined half of it.
And the proficiency increased by four hundred points.
"In another two years, after completely refining the Demon Flood Dragon Demon Core, [Dragon Blood Boiling] can advance to perfection."
This means his physical strength can double again.
"At that time, not to mention a True Pill True Master, even a Golden Core True Master could be confronted directly,"
Shen Xuan contemplated in his heart.
After [Dragon Blood Boiling] reaches perfection, it’s difficult to improve it through diligent practice.
By that time, it will require the Essence Blood of a Divine Dragon Descendant Demon Core to enhance.
The effect of the demon core is several levels higher than the essence blood.
"If the speculation is correct, after [Dragon Blood Boiling] reaches the perfect realm, reaching the limit would require at least ten Tier Three Divine Dragon Descendant Demon Cores."
Shen Xuan glanced at the numbers on the Mysterious Jade Talisman, feeling overwhelmed.
This doesn’t include the amount needed for breakthroughs.
Still, thinking about it, it makes sense.
Once [Dragon Blood Boiling] reaches the perfect limit and breaks through its shackles, Divine Power can be comprehended.
A Divine Power Realm Body Refining Master is also a Tier Four Cultivator.
Their status is similar to that of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
Even if the strength is far from that of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
It’s still incomparable to a Golden Core True Master.
"No rush, my lifespan is long. As long as I have strength, I can always find a way."
In Shen Xuan’s view.
Because of the existence of the Mysterious Jade Talisman.
The possibility of breakthrough in body refining techniques to Tier Four is much greater than that of spirit cultivation.
The entire Song Country has never heard of a Divine Power Realm Body Refining Master.
"It’s time to visit Bai Family Stronghold and fulfill the promise. Also, check on the two Demon Kings to see if they have harvested any essence blood from the Demon Flood Dragon Demon Core."
These years, Shen Xuan often sneaked out from Spring Wind Island, killing over a dozen Tier Two Upper Grade Water Demons.
The essence blood of these water demons is of little value to Shen Xuan now.
But each one is worth hundreds of thousands of spirit stones.
It’s the best bargaining chip Shen Xuan can bring to a transaction.
...
Ten days later.
Wilderness, the northern wind blew like a knife.
Shen Xuan rode the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, traveling along the road.
The Foundation Establishment Demon Hunters and Tier Two Demon Beasts along the way fled in retreat.
By now, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse is already Tier Two Middle Grade.
With extraordinary bloodline, it ran like a wild joy, emitting a dense aura of demon power.
"Who is that? They have a Celestial Horse mount!"
"Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Beast! This person is impressive!" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"Ah, if only I had such a mount, how wonderful that would be!"
"Not wonderful at all. If you had such a mount, you wouldn’t see the sunlight of tomorrow!"
Along the way, the Demon Hunters were full of envy.
Although these people are of Foundation Establishment Realm.
They are all loose cultivators, burdened with families, each with their own troubles.
Life is not affluent.
They come to hunt demons, essentially risking their lives.
If they manage to hunt a valuable demon beast, sell it for a price, and save enough spirit stones.
They would bid on the spiritual land sold in the peripheral regions by the sect and establish a cultivation clan.
However, even the worst Tier Two Spiritual Land costs thirty thousand spirit stones.
The average Foundation Establishment realm loose cultivator can’t afford it.
They can only form groups, venture into the wilderness, and place their hopes in hunting demon beasts.
...
Two hundred miles in front of the Rainbow Ridge.
Shen Xuan retrieved the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse and changed his appearance.
Transforming into a rugged solo demon hunter.
Then, striding along, he walked towards Bai Family Stronghold based on memory.
Shen Xuan’s speed was fast.
His figure flashed like a meteor, crossing in an instant.
Within the time of an incense stick, he walked a hundred miles.
Shen Xuan suddenly halted.
"Why are so many cultivators gathered here?"
Shen Xuan restrained his aura and concealed his figure.
A cultivator encampment appeared ahead.
Shen Xuan estimated.
About three to four thousand cultivators.
There are over a dozen Foundation Establishment realm cultivators.
A sparkle flashed in Shen Xuan’s eyes.
After using [Sharp-eyed], the scene of the cultivator encampment came into full view.
Upon seeing the sect flags fluttering in the wind.
"Turns out it’s the pioneering team from Medicine God Valley!"
"They’ve pushed all the way here?"
According to the pioneering team settings of Cyan Cloud Sect.
This pioneering team from Medicine God Valley should also include three True Pill True Masters.
Among them, there should be a leading Golden Core True Master.
After all, deep within the wilderness, there are many Tier Three Demon Kings, each possessing divine power.
Without a Golden Core True Master, they can’t hold the line.
"Never mind. It’s none of my business, not going to provoke them."
Shen Xuan holds no good feelings towards Medicine God Valley.
Reluctant to associate with them.
Keeping a respectful distance is the way to go.
...
Bai Family Stronghold.
Shen Xuan stealthily arrived at the Village Chief’s residence, and upon seeing Bai Tiancheng, finally revealed his figure.
Bai Tiancheng was startled.
"Brother Shen, why have you come?"
"Take me to see the old ancestor."
"Alright."
Before long, accompanied by Bai Tiancheng, Shen Xuan entered the Bai Family’s ancestral dojo.
Not seen in ten years, the Bai Family patriarch has become aged.
No longer a suave young man.
Wrinkles have appeared on his face, and his temples have turned white.
Shen Xuan can sense the Bai Family patriarch’s vitality, severely weakened.
A Body Refining Master’s strength is closely linked with vitality.
"Old ancestor, mission accomplished."
Shen Xuan got straight to the point.
Directly handing over two medicine bottles.
Each bottle contains Life-Extending Pills he just refined.
"I’m sorry to trouble you, Mr. Shen!"
The Bai Family Ancestor took the medicine bottle, opened it, and was overjoyed.
Shen Xuan estimated that these two Life-Extending Pills could approximately extend one’s life by fifteen or sixteen years.
"Here are your Foundation Establishment Pills, but..."
The Bai Family Ancestor took out the collateralized Foundation Establishment Pill bottle, looking a bit embarrassed, and said, "A few years ago, someone in the stronghold attempted Foundation Establishment and used three of them."
"Do not worry, Mr. Shen. Regardless of the amount of Spirit Stones, our Bai Family Stronghold will pay the equivalent cost."
Shen Xuan took the Foundation Establishment Pill bottle and smiled.
"No need for such formality, Ancestor."
"The Ancestor granted me a cultivation technique, and Bai Tiancheng calls me brother. It’s just three Foundation Establishment Pills, consider it a small token of my appreciation to the Bai Family."
Now, Shen Xuan has made achievements in the Alchemy Dao.
To him, three Foundation Establishment Pills were nothing.
"I am deeply grateful to you, Mr. Shen."
The Bai Family Ancestor expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
Who would have thought, back then they only used Shen Xuan to resist a small Beast Tide.
Such a causality was forged.
Looking at the vibrant Shen Xuan before him,
The Bai Family Ancestor couldn’t help but feel waves of emotion.
Afterward, the two exchanged insights on the cultivation of the True Spirit Nine Transformations.
The Bai Family Ancestor held nothing back.
Shen Xuan greatly benefited from it.
It was evident that the Bai Family Ancestor was sincere in this exchange.
[Talent: Dragon Blood Boiling Great Success (1528/1600)]
This exchange increased the Dragon Blood Boiling skill, equivalent to a half-month’s cultivation for Shen Xuan.
After talking about body refining and cultivation, Shen Xuan mentioned the Medicine God Valley exploration team nearby.
The Bai Family Ancestor sighed.
He told Shen Xuan that True Master Xuan Ying from the Medicine God Valley negotiated with him a few days ago, applying for passage.
After holding a family meeting, the Bai Family agreed to Medicine God Valley’s request for passage.
"Ancestor, after Medicine God Valley gains passage, will they conflict with King Howling Moon and King Three Tails?"
"It’s inevitable."
The Bai Family Ancestor’s eyes dimmed.
"If Medicine God Valley expands deeper into the Wilderness, these two Demon Kings’ territories will inevitably be affected."
Shen Xuan asked, "How will they respond?"
"What else can they do, but fight first and talk later!"
"True Masters and Demon Kings have always spoken with their fists. It’s not like they can win through words."
Shen Xuan nodded and said, "That’s the only way."
However, even in the Wilderness, he did not have a high opinion of the two Demon Kings.
After all, the leader of Medicine God Valley’s exploration team was a Golden Core True Master.
Unless they find a Demon King with a unique bloodline and formidable divine powers to rival True Master Xuan Ying.
As a member of the Human Race, the Bai Family Ancestor definitely couldn’t side with the Demon Kings.
"By the way, Ancestor, have you explored the Demon Realm space you mentioned last time?"
"Ashamed to say, I and others went in once. It’s really hard to adapt to the environment of the Demon Realm; we only gained some Tier Two demons at the periphery."
"However, the Howling Moon Fox and Three-Tailed Tabby Cat went in several times later and should have gained something."
It’s good to have gains!
Shen Xuan brought over a dozen Tier Two Upper Grade Water Demon corpses.
Most of them were various demon fish.
The Three-Tailed Tabby Cat would find it hard to resist such temptation.
"If Mr. Shen goes to see them, proceed with caution, and it’s best not to be seen by outsiders."
The Bai Family Ancestor, seeing through Shen Xuan’s thoughts, said in a deep voice.
"Understood."
"Would you like me to accompany you?"
Shen Xuan thought for a moment and politely declined.
"No need to trouble the Ancestor. I will go by myself. Considering the Ancestor’s influence, they should treat me well."
The Bai Family Ancestor chuckled.
These words were just for show.
After all, they were Tier Three Demon Kings.
For a bite of spiritual food, they would even devour their own siblings.
When had they ever cared for the face of a Tier Three Body Refining Master?
Shen Xuan said this as mere pretense.
Actually, he had absolute confidence in his own strength.
He could face the two Tier Three Demon Kings directly.
At the very least, he could escape safely.
The Bai Family Ancestor gazed at the energetic Shen Xuan before him and couldn’t help but shake his head.
A sense of bittersweetness welled up in his heart.
"Who would have thought that the True Spirit Body Refining Technique, deduced by the Bai Family’s ancestors, would flourish on this person!"
"Perhaps he truly can break through to the Divine Power Realm and contend with Nascent Soul True Monarchs!"
At this thought, the Bai Family Ancestor’s heart burned with anticipation again.
He wouldn’t live to see it.
But Bai Tiancheng, just over a hundred years old, his essence and blood not yet declined, had a good chance of breaking through to the Dharma Realm.
Once he broke through to the Dharma Realm, perhaps he could continue with the True Spirit Body Refining Technique from Shen Xuan.
"Mr. Shen, I will accompany you this time."
The Bai Family Ancestor said with a smile, "Besides, I have some knick-knacks to see if I can trade."
Shen Xuan thought about it.
Having company was good.
Against the two Demon Kings, it could still act as some deterrence.
Human nature cannot withstand the test.
Demon nature even less so.
If the two Demon Kings saw him coming alone and harbored thoughts of killing for treasures,
dealing with it would be harder.
A Demon King’s life force is always formidable.
Shen Xuan was not absolutely sure he could kill the two Demon Kings in one strike.
It was better to trade fairly.
Shen Xuan spent the night at the Bai Family Stronghold.
The next day, he and the Bai Family Ancestor set out together for the Howling Moon Fox’s cave mansion.
As soon as they reached the entrance,
a gust of demonic wind swept by.
"How dare you human cultivators come to my cave mansion!"
As soon as they saw the Bai Family Ancestor and Shen Xuan, the Howling Moon Fox revealed its true form and threatened angrily.
"Long time no see, King Howling Moon is still fond of joking."
"I solemnly declare that I have no dealings with the Medicine God Valley cultivators."
"I sympathize with King Howling Moon’s predicament."
Shen Xuan stated seriously.
"Enough of that!"
The Howling Moon Fox said angrily, "For the sake of our past friendship, I’ll let you go this time."
Shen Xuan smiled faintly and said, "What about King Three Tails? I promised to bring it some fine demon fish last time."
"Don’t use that fool of a cat for an excuse. If you don’t leave now..."
"Here I come!"
Before the Howling Moon Fox could finish,
A mass of brown demonic wind roared in.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, long time no see, what demon fish have you brought, let me have a look!"
