Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 231 Famous Throughout History (Seeking Subscriptions)

this moment.

Qin Yuehan felt as if she had returned to the age of thirteen, when she had just become a disciple of Master Yan.

The handsome young man who made her feel so warm explained the Dharma to her and accompanied her through those innocent years with a smile.

Back then, upperclassmen and underclassmen would stroll under the flowers and moon, their laughter and smiles radiant.

Deep in the woods, butterflies flutter and dance.

The handsome young man of yesteryear was full of confidence and dashing spirit.

He exudes a vibrant energy from the inside out, as if nothing can stump him.

Forty years have passed in a dream.

We met again many years later.

That person had actually ended up at the bottom of the cultivation world, merely a rogue cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

However, things change.

He finally found his own path to enlightenment.

Awakening a special bloodline, enhancing spiritual root aptitude, diligently cultivating, and soaring to new heights.

until today.

He sat on the Dharma-giving platform and began to preach and expound the Dharma to the Foundation Establishment disciples of the sect.

"This is the Brother Shen I've always admired!"

A glint of light flashed in Qin Yuehan's eyes.

It shone brightly, as if several stars were shining.

this moment.

Qin Yuehan's eyes were filled with light as she looked at Shen Xuan.

……

Qingyun Sect.

Purple Qi Peak.

This is the Taoist temple of the Purple Qi Immortal.

The Purple Qi True Man's original surname was Xu, and he was one of the few Golden Core True Men in the sect.

At the foot of the mountain, a concealment array was set up, inside which was a spiritual lake. Nearby were jade pavilions, artificial mountains and long corridors, with a rich spiritual atmosphere, like a fairyland on earth.

In the pavilion.

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators sat around it.

The man in the middle is the direct grandson of Master Ziqi, named Xu Shaopeng.

He sipped his spirit wine contentedly, while his two trusted brothers settled accounts according to the gambling contract.

A heavy sword, over ten feet long, flew heavily onto the jade table in the pavilion.

The sturdy jade table suddenly trembled, almost cracking under the weight of the heavy sword.

A gambling contract was tied to the heavy sword.

"Xu Shaopeng, one million spirit stones! Bring them here immediately!"

The petite Gu Jinqin walked confidently into the pavilion.

Xu Shaopeng looked at Gu Jinqin in front of him and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Third brother, take back the spirit contract."

"Wait, where are the spirit stones?"

"Second brother, pay with spirit stones."

The cultivator on the left took out a storage bag, counted out 800,000 spirit stones, and handed it to Gu Jinqin.

"Fairy Gu, here is eight hundred thousand. Please accept this."

"Eight hundred thousand? One to one odds, I bet five hundred thousand, so wouldn't I lose one million?"

Xu Shaopeng looked like he had a headache.

"Fairy Gu, you've already pledged 300,000, so you still owe us 200,000!"

Gu Jinqin then remembered.

"Oh! Sorry, I forgot."

He was still muttering to himself.

"I originally deposited one million, but you wouldn't extend the credit!"

Xu Shaopeng clasped his hands in a pleading gesture: "Fairy Gu, my dear Sister Gu, please leave me some food!"

"Of all the Qingyun Sect members, only we are willing to accept your bet of 500,000."

Gu Jinqin laughed: "So, only your Purple Qi Alliance can grow big and strong!"

"How can those small fry compare to your Purple Qi Alliance?"

She accepted the storage bag, counted the contents, weighed it in her hand, and felt a pang of regret.

"Oh, you guys should have accepted my million-dollar bet back then!"

After Gu Jinqin left.

The third brother spat out a harsh "Pah!"

"That's outrageous! They just squeezed 500,000 spirit stones out of our brothers like that!"

"Alright! Third brother, stop talking nonsense!"

"Brother, what are you afraid of her for! Your grandfather is the Purple Qi Immortal!"

"What do you know!"

Xu Shaopeng said softly.

"With Master Gufeng protected by Master Lingxiao, minor matters are fine. But if things escalate and Master Lingxiao gets involved, we can forget about continuing this business!"

The two trusted brothers suddenly realized what was going on.

"No wonder Gu Jinqin is so arrogant!"

"The Enforcement Hall will arrest anyone, but not anyone from Little Lone Peak!"

"if not?"

Xu Shaopeng glared fiercely at the two brothers.

"Consider it a toll fee! Second brother, have you settled the accounts? How much did we make this time?"

"I've calculated it all. I made 1.21 million spirit stones."

"Those idiots, the odds are 1 to 1, they all like to bet on Lei Yaoyang's side, they'll lose everything!"

"Brother, you really know how to get inside information and set up the betting odds well."

"Of course! Otherwise, how could our Purple Qi Alliance grow bigger and stronger!"

Xu Shaopeng was quite pleased and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He facilitated the connection between Deng Xiangdong and Chuanfa Pavilion.

Having received confirmation, Shen Xuan has a very high chance of winning the bet.

When everyone was pessimistic about Shen Xuan, they decisively opened a one-to-one betting line and made a fortune.

……

Below the Dharma-teaching platform, in the very center of the area, only three cultivators stood.

Those closest to them were all more than ten zhang away.

The three cultivators exuded a terrifying aura of violent lightning.

These were the three direct disciples of Master Tianlei.

The youngest, Lei Yaoyang, stared intently at the ritual platform, his expression one of disbelief.

Even now, he still can't believe it.

Shen Xuan, who was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, not only learned the Lightning Escape Technique, but also cultivated it to the minor completion level.

In front of the five Great Immortals and many fellow disciples, Shen Xuan preached and expounded the Dharma, making his face swell up with embarrassment.

how can that be!

If I remember correctly, more than ten years ago, Shen Xuan was a rogue cultivator who had reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage.

In order to establish a foundation, Qin Yuehan and Lü Zhengying were asked to come forward and prepare the materials to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.

It seems like it was fifteen or sixteen years ago. This cultivator, whom he considered trash, actually stomped his face on the ground and kicked him hard.

At this moment, even if Lei Yaoyang was foolish, he would realize that he had fallen into Shen Xuan's trap.

A year ago, he met Shen Xuan and, in a moment of emotional agitation, blurted out something inappropriate, causing Shen Xuan to return the Thunder Escape Technique to the Transmission Pavilion.

This will make it convenient for him to redeem the currency.

As a result, Shen Xuan, who had planned this all along, seized on her weakness and pressed her relentlessly until they made a bet.

Now, Shen Xuan is on stage preaching and expounding the Dharma, fulfilling his bet.

They clearly came prepared!

It's not just Lei Yaoyang's face that's being slapped, but also the face of Tianlei Peak and his master, Tianlei Zhenren!

This time, Tianlei Peak suffered a crushing defeat!
Lei Yaoyang became a laughing stock in the entire sect.

"Junior Brother Lei, I've heard that Shen Xuan was just a nobody rogue cultivator many years ago! How did he manage to control the spiritual power of lightning?"

"Could it be that Shen Xuan has solidified the Thunder Dao Body?"

Beside him, the fourth senior brother spoke calmly.

"Whether or not he has solidified his Thunder Dao Body, Shen Xuan must have a secret."

The third senior brother speculated.

Lei Yaoyang's eyes lit up.

After breaking through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he has been working on solidifying his Thunder Dao Body.

There is always something lacking; it has not reached a state of perfection.

He had previously considered marrying Qin Yuehan as his third wife, using her Green Wood Spirit Body.

Qin Yuehan took the lead, solidifying her Azure Wood Spirit Body and successfully breaking through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

This made Master Gufeng, who had been giving perfunctory answers, become more resolute and reject Master Tianlei's suggestion of a marriage alliance with his personal disciple.

Once you reach the level of a Core Formation True Person, many things can only be mentioned once.

If you continue to harass Qin Yuehan after being rejected, you will offend Master Gufeng.

Lei Yaoyang had no choice but to give up.

I've been harboring a lot of resentment inside.

Hearing what his two senior brothers said, his mind immediately became active.

"This Shen Xuan must have relied on some kind of magical rare and precious material to reshape his physical constitution and accurately control the power of thunder!"

"Otherwise, how could he have remained at the bottom of the cultivation world until he was eighty years old!"

Think of this.

Lei Yaoyang's gaze toward Shen Xuan held a hint of greed.

Little did he know, his two senior brothers exchanged a glance without him noticing.

Their eyes held the same mockery.

……

On the Dharma performance stage.

After bowing to the five True Immortals, Shen Xuan stood quietly in place.

The clamor of discussion from below the stage reached my ears.

As the time goes.

The discussions grew louder and louder.

"Shen Xuan, you should go back to Xiaogu Peak and rest first!"

"Yes, Master."

Shen Xuan glanced gratefully at his master, then quickly stepped down from the Dharma platform, summoned the Crimson-Winged Roaring Serpent Beast, and soared through the clouds towards Little Lonely Peak.

The outcome has been decided.

There are many things that no longer require his involvement.

Shen Xuan was very satisfied with the sermon.

He got what he needed.

That's the attention of the sect's bigwigs.

There's also his reputation within the Qingyun Sect.

After this incident, it became difficult for Lei Yaoyang to publicly retaliate against him again.

The Hidden Manifestation Master used him to motivate ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators in the sect.

This involves the allocation of resources between direct instruction from a master and ordinary disciples.

Shen Xuan is not afraid of being used.

Being used by a powerful figure in a sect indicates that he has value.

As for Lei Yaoyang...

He was absolutely certain that he was just a simple-minded person spoiled in a greenhouse.

He's used to acting arrogantly because of his status.

Shen Xuan used a very simple provocation tactic, and he hastily made a bet.

They have brought this situation upon themselves.

……

Inside the Dharma Transmission Hall.

The residence of the Hidden Man.

In the backyard.

Five immortals sat around the jade table.

In front of each person was a cup of top-quality spiritual tea, its aroma wafting gently.

Master Yinxiang sighed: "Junior Brother Tianlei, you've seen Shen Xuan's lightning techniques. Do you have anything to say?"

Master Tianlei said coldly, "This person has an evil heart and is not suitable to cultivate the true methods of Tianlei Peak."

"Senior Brother Tianlei, you are mistaken!"

Master Gufeng said with a smile, "Everyone knows the cause of this matter; it was all instigated by your esteemed disciple, Lei Yaoyang. What wrong has Shen Xuan done?"

Upon hearing this, Master Tianlei remained unfazed: "Lei Yaoyang is simple-minded. Unlike Shen Xuan, who has spent eighty years at the bottom and has hundreds of tricks up his sleeve."

"We both know in our hearts that Shen Xuan will undoubtedly win this bet."

"If you weren't confident, why make a bet in the first place? Lei Yaoyang is simple-minded; that's your problem. It has nothing to do with my disciple!"

"Alright! Junior Sister Gu Feng. I've lost the bet, so I have nothing more to say. Senior Brother Yin Xiang wouldn't have invited me here over such a trivial matter as a bet with a junior, would he?"

Yinxiang Zhenren looked at Lingxiao Zhenren.

Master Lingxiao coughed lightly.

"Over the years, the sect's resources have become increasingly scarce, and the expenses of each disciple have been reduced."

"Many disciples are dissatisfied with the preferential policies for direct transmission of knowledge from the master, and conflicts are increasing day by day."

"Private fights and brawls are rampant despite repeated bans. This will not be conducive to the development of the sect in the long run."

The resources distributed by those personally taught by a master are more than ten times that of ordinary disciples.

With reduced resources, many disciples at the Qi Refining stage of various sects are finding it difficult to even gather a single Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Isn't there a sect mission?"

"Sect missions are not easy to complete. This time, the number of people signing up for the Dao-Demon War has decreased. Sect missions all have a certain degree of danger, and the contribution points for completing the missions have not met their expectations."

Master Lingxiao said in a deep voice, "I have discussed it with Senior Brother Yinxiang and we want to revise the assessment system. We will increase the merit points for sect missions and hold regular small competitions for each peak and a large competition for the entire sect."

Master Hanyu said coldly, "My Hanyu Peak only has one direct disciple. How can we compete in the sect's grand competition?"

"That's your problem! Who told you not to take on any apprentices!"

Master Gufeng retorted.

"Is it that I don't want to take on disciples?"

Master Hanyu said coldly, "In all these years, has the sect produced any outstanding ice magic cultivators?"

"That Shen Xuan has quite a talent for ice magic, let him join my sect!"

(End of this chapter)