Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 495: Island Master Flying Dragon

Mysterious Trace True Master is well aware of Shen Xuan’s capabilities.

Though he is only at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, he is a Body Refining Master at the Dharma Realm.

Also, a Tier Two Upper Grade Pill Master.

Such talent is not something Mysterious Trace True Master would willingly give up.

He has been leading Cyan Cloud Sect for many years.

In the Sect, there have long been voices of discontent, hidden currents swirling.

With the sect war between Yan and Song Countries, Spirit Sword True Master took charge and gained control over part of the Sect’s authority.

The pressure on Mysterious Trace True Master is increasingly intense.

At any time, the opposition faction can more easily win over neutral forces than those in power.

Now, True Master Cold Jade pledges confidently that her disciple Shen Xuan can condense a Golden Core.

The conflict between Shen Xuan and Spirit Sword True Master, True Master Changsheng, is irreconcilable, naturally opposing factions.

If his side can add another Golden Core True Master ally, it would greatly assist him in leading Cyan Cloud Sect.

Hence, Mysterious Trace True Master speaks amicably to Shen Xuan.

Past matters are bygone.

"Coastal island market? With your realm cultivation, wanting to break through to Core Formation, you need at least Tier Two Upper Grade."

Mysterious Trace True Master mused.

"Tier Two Top Grade."

Shen Xuan unreservedly made his demand.

Theoretically, a Spirit Vein can accommodate three cultivators of the same tier for cultivation.

Shen Xuan wishes to break through to Core Formation.

The higher the grade of the Spirit Island, the better.

Tier Two Top Grade is already the highest grade limit for the coastal island markets in Song Country.

Mysterious Trace True Master glanced at Shen Xuan.

Did not reject outright.

"This matter must be decided at the True Master Council."

"Ling Xiao Junior Brother, Cold Jade Junior Sister, what do you think?"

True Master Cold Jade certainly supports her direct disciple.

"Given my disciple Shen Xuan’s contributions to the Sect, asking for a Tier Two Top Grade Spirit Island for cultivation is reasonable."

True Master Ling Xiao pondered briefly.

Then repeatedly scanned Shen Xuan with his Divine Sense.

"Shen Xuan, Cold Jade Junior Sister says you are a Body Refining Master at the Dharma Realm. Having achieved the Dharma Aspect, you are considered fellow cultivators of the same tier."

"Could you allow me to see the Dharma Aspect?"

Shen Xuan clasped his fists in salute: "Disciple has fortunately achieved the Flood Dragon Dharma Aspect, please guide me, Uncle Ling Xiao."

After speaking, Shen Xuan’s body flickered.

With a sixteen-foot golden body, green face, fanged teeth, behind him emerged the Flood Dragon Dharma Aspect.

True Master Ling Xiao gazed at Shen Xuan’s body and Dharma Aspect, nodding slowly.

"With such Dharma Aspect, requesting a Tier Two Top Grade Spirit Island for cultivation is reasonable."

Reasonable, indeed.

True Master Ling Xiao’s reasoning vastly differs from True Master Cold Jade’s.

True Master Cold Jade speaks of her disciple’s contributions to the Sect.

True Master Ling Xiao directly points to the essence.

His strength ranks with the Sect’s True Pill True Masters.

For a cultivator of the True Pill Master level to ask the Sect for a top-grade Spirit Island as a cultivation site is indisputable.

If not for the Sect’s scarce Spiritual Land, with Body Refining Masters’ status slightly lower than spirit cultivators,

Shen Xuan’s cultivation site, a Tier Three Spiritual Land, would be a reasonable arrangement.

Mysterious Trace True Master sees both supporting and asks, "Shen Xuan, have you decided which Spirit Island?"

"Let’s go with Flying Dragon Island!"

Shen Xuan said calmly.

"Flying Dragon Island? That works. I understand. I will fully support this matter at the True Master Council at the beginning of the month."

"However, the sect war between Yan and Song Countries is showing signs of expansion. You’ve also rendered this Ge Chengming useless, the Sect’s Spirit Pills are scarce, about the alchemy..."

Mysterious Trace True Master paused, looking at Shen Xuan.

"This is easy to handle!"

Shen Xuan smiled and said: "Sect Leader Uncle can have people tally Ge Chengming’s alchemy tasks over the year. No matter how much he refined, I will take it all on."

Shen Xuan is not against alchemy.

What he resists is being treated as a pure Pill Master, tirelessly refining less than a beast of burden.

"Just need Sect Leader Uncle to agree to one small request."

"Speak!"

"Allow the Sect’s Honored Guest Nether Cultivator, Li Ruyi, to accompany me to Flying Dragon Island."

"This matter, I agree with you."

Shen Xuan recalled another matter.

"By the way, Sect Leader Uncle, can we summon the newly advanced Fake Pill Cultivator, Zhuang Xueqin, from the front lines to serve as City Lord of Wangshui Immortal City?"

"Alchemy tasks can be coordinated between him and the disciple."

"I do not trust anyone else."

Flying Dragon Island is tens of thousands of miles from inland.

The nearest Qing Yun Immortal City is Wangshui Immortal City in An Ding County.

Wangshui Immortal City is just a small Immortal City.

Established relying on a Tier Three Lower Grade Spirit Vein, slightly larger than an ordinary market.

Thousands of cultivators, covering a hundred miles.

With Zhuang Xueqin’s Fake Pill True Master identity, by convention, he can serve as City Lord of a small Immortal City.

Of course, this requires a certain network.

Lacking roots, he can only serve as Deputy City Lord of a medium Immortal City.

Mysterious Trace True Master did not agree on the spot.

Instead, he asked True Master Ling Xiao, "What about this person?"

"Zhuang Xueqin is a cultivator of Earth Technique, skilled in Earth Escape Technique. A disciple of a Qi Cultivation Clan, taught by a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"His background is clear, and he has never violated Sect rules. He is exceedingly rare for achieving such accomplishments, a testament to his perseverance."

"Due to a lack of Sect merit, he cannot obtain a cultivation site, and was sent by Senior Brother Spirit Sword to the front-line battlefield."

Mysterious Trace True Master said solemnly: "Shen Xuan, you heard. It’s not that I won’t help you, this person lacks Sect merit."

Shen Xuan smiled: "Sect Leader Uncle, why not be flexible! If Sect merit is insufficient, just owe it first, pay it back slowly later. If Zhuang Xueqin cannot repay, I will repay for him."

"Besides Foundation Establishment Pill, Cold Jade Pill, and Life Extension Pill, I can also refine Life-Extending Pill."

Upon hearing this, Mysterious Trace True Master’s eyes sparkled.

"How many Life-Extending Pills can be refined?"

"Two. However, Life-Extending Pill is extremely difficult to refine, consuming too much of the disciple’s essence. If it is a Sect task, it can only be settled as one and a half."

"One and a half, that will suffice."

Mysterious Trace True Master pondered aloud.

Life-Extending Pill is a Tier Three life-extending special Spirit Pill, very valuable.

It has life-extending effects for Fake Pill True Masters.

In this case, Shen Xuan is not just a Tier Two Upper Grade Pill Master.

He’s also a Tier Three Pill Master.

Examining his aura again.

Foundation Establishment eighth level, the purity of his Spiritual Power rivals that of a Fake Pill True Master.

The purer the Spiritual Power, the higher the chance of condensing the Inner Core.

"Golden Core True Master, Tier Three Pill Master, Dharma Realm Body Refining Master. Shen Xuan’s future achievements are limitless!"

Mysterious Trace True Master repeatedly weighed his decisions in his heart, finally making up his mind.

"I will fully promote the matter with Zhuang Xueqin."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan bowed deeply: "Thank you, Sect Leader and Master Uncle. In the future, no matter what happens, I will heed the orders of my Master and Sect Leader Uncle."

"I am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation."

This was a declaration of loyalty.

Mysterious Trace True Master said calmly, "It is to heed the orders of the Sect."

"Yes, I will definitely heed the orders of the Sect."

The two finally reached a tacit understanding.

...

Afterward, Shen Xuan returned to Cyan Cloud Sect openly.

He returned to Cold Jade Peak, to his own cave mansion.

The cave mansion, costing three million Spirit Stones, had barely been lived in before being idle.

Shen Xuan felt a faint pang in his heart.

"Therefore, one shouldn’t invest in heavy assets recklessly. Eventually, you can’t take them away, and they become a bargain for others!"

At this moment, this so-called "others" was standing right in front of him, smiling radiantly.

"Senior Brother Shen, you have returned!"

After more than a decade, Liu Bingyu’s appearance hadn’t changed at all.

Currently, her Realm Cultivation had reached the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Not only have I returned, but I’ve also brought you a little junior sister!"

Thinking of Fang Huixue, Shen Xuan couldn’t help but reveal a hint of a smile.

"Little junior sister?"

"Yes. Quickly go and meet her with the Master. Just a reminder from your Senior Brother, the little junior sister possesses a natural Ice Spirit Body, with a bright path ahead."

Liu Bingyu smiled gently: "That’s wonderful! Finally, the Master has something to do and won’t have to worry about me anymore!"

Shen Xuan was slightly dazed.

How could this be interpreted this way?

Isn’t it supposed to be jealousy and rivalry?

This script seems off!

"Alright, continue staying here, Junior Sister. I just came to visit. I’ll leave in a few days."

There are seven days left until the True Master Council at the beginning of the month.

There’s no need for Liu Bingyu to move around.

Shen Xuan decided to go into retreat on Flying Dragon Island.

There are many preparations to be made.

He didn’t have the time to rest in the cave mansion.

The sects of Yan and Song countries are at war; Spirit Sword True Master is busy fighting for sect authority and developing faction power.

Shen Xuan avoided sect conflicts and headed to Flying Dragon Island, focusing on cultivation, aiming to advance to Golden Core, which seemed opportune.

Even within the sect, with True Master Cold Jade’s protection, he still felt uneasy.

After all, Spirit Sword dominates the peaks.

Golden Core Sword Cultivator Spirit Sword True Master is acknowledged as the second strongest in the sect by battle prowess.

In the Cultivation Realm, no place is absolutely safe.

The same goes for inside Cyan Cloud Sect.

The matter of Xiao Jinsong is a great example of a counter case.

The person who was protecting you could instantly turn into someone plotting against you.

All can only be controlled by oneself.

Especially one’s life, which should not be left in others’ hands.

Shen Xuan did not want to be enemies with anyone.

However, sometimes, many things are beyond one’s control.

No matter how the sect hierarchy struggles for power, he does not care.

He always stands by Master True Master Cold Jade’s side.

Returning to Cyan Cloud Sect, he merely borrowed sect resources to create better conditions for Core Formation.

There’s no time, energy, or strength to participate in those power struggles.

To finalize the Flying Dragon Island symposium, he still has many preparations to do.

Shen Xuan first went to visit his master True Master Gu Feng.

He presented two Life Extension Pills as a respectful gift.

Briefly reported on the experiences he faced during his time outside.

Shen Xuan and True Master Gu Feng, nominally, were still master and disciple.

Regarding his symposium, True Master Gu Feng would certainly support him with all his might.

Afterward, Shen Xuan went to see Li Ruyi.

Unexpectedly, Li Ruyi lived well during the years he was away.

Under the protection of True Master Cold Jade, Li Ruyi stayed at Cold Jade Peak, practicing alchemy and cultivation.

Now, she has impressively reached Soul Foundation Perfection.

Her cultivation speed surpasses even his.

Upon hearing that Shen Xuan would take her away from Cyan Cloud Sect, she immediately stated her willingness.

Li Ruyi told him that due to the relation with Moon Soul Jade, her nether cultivation progressed smoothly, approaching a bottleneck.

That is, she needs to collect Soul Condensing Pills and soul-nurturing spiritual objects to prepare for Soul Pill condensation.

Definitely unavailable within Cyan Cloud Sect.

She can only seek opportunities outside.

The speed of Nether Cultivators’ cultivation is not below that of Demon Cultivators.

The difficulty of their Pill Condensation is even higher than Demon Cultivators.

Meeting the conditions for a Soul Pill symposium is demanding and hard to find.

In Cyan Cloud Sect, condensing the Soul Pill has many inconveniences.

Shen Xuan taking Li Ruyi away suits her intentions.

Next, Shen Xuan hurriedly sent greeting cards everywhere, visiting various familiar True Masters.

Mysterious Trace True Master of the Wanfa Pavilion, Celestial Wind True Master of Celestial Wind Peak, True Master Tong Xuan of Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, True Master Chong Xu of Array Hall, True Master Jade Sun of Artifact Refining Hall, True Master Guang Wei of Qing Yun Immortal City, True Master Purple Qi of Purple Mist Immortal City, True Master Duobao of Treasure Immortal City, Ming Xin True Master of Moon Ocean Immortal City, True Master Profound Spirit of North Blue Immortal City, True Master Chang Chun of Spirit Plant Hall.

Regardless of meeting or not, Shen Xuan attached a Life Extension Pill with each greeting card as a respectful gift to the elders.

These sect True Pill True Masters had no grudges or resentments with Shen Xuan; even if they couldn’t spare the time to meet, they would gladly accept the Life Extension Pill.

Among the eighteen True Masters of the sect, only Spirit Sword True Master, Celestial Thunder True Master, and True Master Changsheng didn’t receive greeting cards from Shen Xuan.

Destined not to belong to the same camp, Shen Xuan certainly wouldn’t come to humiliate himself.

Seven days later, the True Master Council. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Despite some opposition from a few True Masters.

Shen Xuan’s appointment as the Island Master of Flying Dragon Island was successfully passed and announced externally.