Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 216 Battle on the Battlefield (Seeking Subscriptions)

Ten days later.

Three Qingyun Sect airships departed from Hujian Ridge and flew towards Chiyan Forest.

These three spaceships were Xiao Keyuan's source of confidence.

Unlike ordinary spaceships.

The Qingyun Sect's spaceship is larger, with its hull wrapped in ten-thousand-year-old cold iron and equipped with five powerful sect spirit energy cannons.

Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment cannot withstand the bombardment of a spirit energy cannon with their physical body.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, if hit, will be reduced to dust and die instantly.

It was much more powerful than any of the Crimson Rainbow Sect's spaceships that Shen Xuan had ever seen.

It's estimated that he could take on ten opponents single-handedly.

The campaign against the Wu family of Chiyan Forest was led by eighteen Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Nine people from the Qingyun Sect, three from the Zhao family, and six independent cultivators.

Each spaceship carries six Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Shen Xuan was assigned to the right-hand spaceship and was designated as the captain by Xiao Keyuan.

Three spaceships, arranged in a triangular formation, moved forward together.

Shen Xuan found that Xiao Keyuan's chosen route was intriguing.

It is not a straight line.

Instead, based on their stance, they selectively help certain Foundation Establishment Realm families to sweep away demonic cultivators within their territories.

Eighteen Foundation Establishment cultivators, and they're equipped with such a powerful spaceship.

They were naturally invincible against the scattered demonic cultivators who had infiltrated the territories of Foundation Establishment stage cultivator families.

The fighting is intermittent.

In two months, they wiped out the demonic cultivators in the territories of more than a dozen Foundation Establishment Realm families, killing over a hundred demonic cultivators.

Among them were seven demonic cultivators who had just blood sacrificed themselves to mortal cultivators and successfully established their foundations.

During this period, Shen Xuan basically just watched the show.

The entire operation was carried out by Xiao Keyuan and the cultivators on the main spaceship.

How much longer until we reach Red Rock Forest?

Shen Xuan stood on the deck of the spaceship and asked his junior brother Hua beside him.

This person is Xiao Keyuan's confidant and the true controller of the spaceship.

"Reporting to Senior Brother Shen, I estimate that we won't need to go to the Crimson Rock Forest. We've received intelligence from the front lines that the Wu family's demonic cultivators have assembled a fleet and are heading straight for us. I estimate that we'll be able to confront them in three to five days."

Junior Brother Hua replied respectfully.

Shen Xuan nodded: "The Wu family of Chiyan was originally one of the four major cultivation families in Qingyang Prefecture, with more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"It's a pity that a prestigious family with a thousand-year history would rather join the Blood Spirit Sect. Does Junior Brother Hua know the inside story?"

Junior Brother Hua shook his head and said, "Junior Brother doesn't know."

Shen Xuan said with a hint of regret, "I've met Wu Yulan. I heard she's a second-tier array master. It's a pity she's willing to become a demon. I wonder what she's thinking."

A second-tier array master is considered a cultivation talent within the Qingyun Sect.

Alchemy, array formations, talismans, and artifacts are the four basic skills of cultivation, with high-level array masters being the rarest.

Although Shen Xuan inherited the Rao family's array formation techniques, he was limited to first-order array formations.

To delve deeper into this field, one needs not only exceptional talent in formations but also a great deal of energy and time.

Shen Xuan will not delve into the art of formations in the short term.

But this doesn't diminish his longing for the mage.

"That Wu Yulan, though a woman, is able to control the Wu family and command many demonic cultivators. She is truly our number one enemy."

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

He had no intention of fighting Wu Yulan to the death.

Demonic cultivators' techniques are unpredictable and difficult to defend against, and their combat strength is several times greater than that of cultivators of the same level.

But when it comes down to a fight, Shen Xuan is absolutely confident that he can defeat Wu Yulan.

Even if we can't kill it completely, we can still severely injure it.

three days later.

The lead spaceship sent a message.

The warship was handed over to Junior Brother Hua for operation, and Shen Xuan led the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators to gather at the front of the spaceship.

"Junior Brother Shen, you've come at the perfect time!"

Xiao Keyuan handed Shen Xuan an information jade slip.

It was clearly a challenge.

"Wu Yulan set up her formation a hundred miles ahead, inviting us to meet."

"Is there an ambush?"

Shen Xuan's first thought was whether Wu Yulan had set up a killing formation to lure them into it.

"We'll decide on the location."

Hearing this, Shen Xuan felt much more at ease.

The more powerful the killing formation, the more advance preparation is needed.

In the rush, Xiao Keyuan chose the meeting place, leaving Wu Yulan no time to set up her formation.

How should the meeting be conducted?

"Each side will send five people."

Xiao Keyuan stared at Shen Xuan.

"Junior Brother Shen, I'm sorry to trouble you. Could you accompany me on this trip?"

Shen Xuan smiled: "Senior Brother Xiao, you are too kind. I will naturally follow your instructions."

"That's good!"

"But will the demonic cultivator keep his promise?"

"Junior Brother Shen, there's no need to worry."

Besides Shen Xuan, Xiao Keyuan also chose his fellow disciple Meng, Zhao Zhiliang from the Zhao family, and the rogue cultivator Tie Wendao.

They are all the strongest fighters in the team.

At the same time, it also represents the Zhao family and the independent cultivators, standing together through thick and thin.

Junior Brother Meng cultivated a spirit insect called the Rainbow-winged Phoenix Butterfly, which has an extremely developed sense of smell and can detect the aura of demonic cultivators within a radius of thirty miles.

Only after receiving Meng Shidi's spirit butterfly did Xiao Keyuan agree to meet with Wu Yulan.

An hour later.

The five of them met Wu Yulan and others atop a high mountain.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, Fellow Daoist Shen, it's been a long time! Yulan greets you!"

Wu Yulan bowed and performed the blessing ceremony.

Wu Yulan didn't even glance at the other three.

"Wu Yulan! You were the apple of the Wu family's eye, with extraordinary talent, a second-tier array master! Why did you fall into the demonic path!"

"If you are willing to turn back, I, Xiao, am willing to vouch for you, to join the Qingyun Sect, comprehend the Great Dao, and attain enlightenment. What do you say?"

Shen Xuan stared at Xiao Keyuan speechlessly.

You're still plotting to turn them against you.

No wonder they were willing to come for a meeting and negotiations!
Did you know that Wu Yulan is the Holy Maiden of the Blood Spirit Sect?

His status is equivalent to that of a Golden Elixir Master who personally taught him.

If they survive the battle between the Dao and the Demon, they will have a chance to condense a Demon Core.

Become the true Demon Pill Ancestor!

He's on the same level as a Core Formation Real Person from the Qingyun Sect!
"Fellow Daoist Xiao is joking!"

“Yulan can also comprehend the Great Dao and achieve enlightenment in the Blood Spirit Sect.”

"Stubborn!"

Xiao Keyuan sighed and said, "Wu Yulan, what do you want?"

Wu Yulan chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, we are both disciples of the same sect, why make such a fuss!" "Slaying demons and eliminating evil is the duty of us cultivators! Since we can't reach an agreement, then let's fight!"

Wu Yulan chuckled lightly: "Xiao Keyuan, no need for fancy words. We each have five players. How about this, best three out of five?"

Shen Xuan was surprised.

The four demonic cultivators that Wu Yulan brought were all skilled fighters.

But to say that we can definitely defeat them is nothing short of wishful thinking.

Xiao Keyuan also frowned, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

Wu Yulan is the head of the Wu family of Chiyan and commands the demonic cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture.

If there were no chance of winning, why would someone make such a suggestion?

Those who are good will not come, and those who come will be unkind.

Without the sect's spaceship as a backup, Xiao Keyuan really wouldn't have been confident that he could defeat the Wu family's demonic cultivators in one fell swoop.

However, Wu Yulan proposed a one-on-one duel before the match.

Xiao Keyuan's side not only had cultivators from the Qingyun Sect, but also Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Zhao family and independent cultivators.

Refusing would damage the prestige of the Qingyun Sect and himself.

As a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Qingyun Sect and the person in charge of the Qingyang Prefecture, if he doesn't even dare to accept a one-on-one duel challenge from the Chiyan Wu family, what face does he have left?
Xiao Keyuan knew the true nature of the conflict between the Dao and the Demon, yet he still resolutely entered the fray.

What they were fighting for was that sliver of hope of forming the Golden Core.

If he could earn merit and exchange it for Core Formation resources, he would definitely want to try and break through to Core Formation.

"Very well! So be it!"

Xiao Keyuan glanced at the four people who had come with him.

"Junior Brother Meng, you go up first and lead the charge!"

Xiao Keyuan gave the instructions.

There was a reason why he chose Junior Brother Meng to lead the charge.

He and Shen Xuan are the trump cards; they cannot be taken lightly.

Zhao Zhiliang and Tie Wendao, representing the Zhao family and independent cultivators, cannot afford to fail.

Junior Brother Meng, who knew the other party well, could use this opportunity to investigate the other party's background as a demonic cultivator.

Wu Yulan dispatched a demonic cultivator wielding an axe to fight.

The two are battling it out.

In just over ten breaths, Junior Brother Meng was already at a disadvantage.

The axe-wielding demonic cultivator was not only incredibly strong, but he also summoned a blood skeleton to help him attack Junior Brother Meng.

That blood-red skull was indeed eerie.

Junior Brother Meng struck the Blood Skull several times with his flying sword, destroying its skeleton.

However, under the command of the axe-wielding demonic cultivator, he was able to quickly heal himself and rejoin the battle.

Junior Brother Meng was already struggling to withstand the powerful attack from the axe-wielding demonic cultivator.

In addition, there were the Blood Skull's sneak attacks and harassment.

Soon, due to the rapid depletion of spiritual energy, they could no longer resist and had to admit defeat and return to the formation.

"Senior Brother Xiao, your junior brother is incompetent and has been defeated!"

Xiao Keyuan comforted him, "It's alright."

He glanced at Shen Xuan and the other two.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly stepped forward, wanting to take charge himself.

At this moment, Shen Xuan spoke up, "Senior Brother Xiao, wait!"

"Junior brother has been in seclusion recently and has made some progress. It's a good opportunity to practice on these demonic cultivators!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Keyuan finally smiled: "Very good! Junior Brother Shen, be careful!"

As the person in charge, one should not act rashly.

Originally, he wanted Shen Xuan to take action.

Speaking rashly without prior communication, especially in front of everyone, could lead to embarrassment and damage to one's credibility if rejected.

Shen Xuan volunteered, which he was more than happy to accept.

Shen Xuan's eyes swept over Wu Yulan and the others.

Shake his head slightly.

The opposing team consists of five people, all of whom are at the mid-stage of the Demon Foundation realm.

The axe-wielding demonic cultivator didn't go all out against Junior Brother Meng.

If Xiao Keyuan were to be careless and fall into the trap of the demonic cultivator, the entire situation in Qingyang Prefecture would become irreparably chaotic.

Zhao Zhiliang and Tie Wendao were clearly no match for these demonic cultivators.

Therefore, Shen Xuan took the initiative to fight.

It's not for showing off or demonstrating strength in front of others.

It was purely for the sake of the overall situation in Qingyang Prefecture.

The rapid growth of the demonic cultivation forces was detrimental to his secluded cultivation on Flying Cloud Mountain.

"Shen Xuan of Qingyun Sect requests guidance from fellow Daoists of Xueling Sect."

The axe-wielding demonic cultivator turned and returned to the formation.

Wu Yulan looked at Shen Xuan, her tone somewhat resentful: "Fellow Daoist Shen, why are you in such a hurry!"

"At least let me see the skills of the other fellow Daoists."

Shen Xuan shook his head: "No need! I'm in a hurry. I've wasted more than two months of my time on your behalf."

This is the truth.

Although Shen Xuan had been cultivating on the spaceship, the results were far less effective than in the training room.

It is not only a second-tier training ground, but also has a spirit-locking array that provides spiritual energy.

The captain's cabin inside the spaceship had a negligible amount of spiritual energy.

"Fellow Daoist Shen is proficient in thunder talismans, Senior Brother Fan, please be careful!"

The one who came to fight was a demonic cultivator surnamed Fan, who had a single horn on his forehead and a demonic shield covered with long, sharp spikes.

A glint of light flashed in Shen Xuan's eyes.

This demonic cultivator surnamed Fan's magic shield seems to have a lightning-repelling effect.

As expected, Wu Yulan had been wary of him all along.

They even prepared magical artifacts to deal with him.

The two engaged in battle.

Shen Xuan tried out a high-quality [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman].

The effect was mediocre.

The spikes on that magic shield can divert most of the lightning power.

It has minimal effect on the demonic cultivator surnamed Fan.

The Demon Shield can effectively defend against Shen Xuan's exquisite lightning talisman.

The demonic cultivator surnamed Fan was overjoyed. He held a shield in his left hand and raised a white bone demonic blade in his right, slashing it at Shen Xuan. The smell of blood was pungent.

"Damn, what a poisonous demonic blade!"

If it weren't for his [Immune to All Poisons] talent skill, the poison from the White Bone Demon Blade alone would have stagnated his magical power.

Moreover, the White Bone Demon Blade's blade technique was extremely strange.

They were still ten feet away.

In the next instant, it appeared out of thin air above Shen Xuan's head, as if shattering the void.

"interesting!"

A cloud of auspiciousness rose beneath Shen Xuan's feet, and he soared through the clouds, leaping out of the circle.

Xiao Keyuan and the others had ashen faces.

Although Junior Brother Meng was defeated just now, he managed to hold on for more than ten breaths.

Shen Xuan, with his great reputation, fled in disarray in just a few breaths.
(End of this chapter)