Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 51 Heavy Water Suppresses the Sea

Chapter 51 Heavy Water Suppresses the Sea (Please continue reading)

"These two will do. Master Gu, how many spirit stones?"

"The Sea-Suppressing Bell costs 1,200 spirit stones. The Heavy Watermark costs 1,000 spirit stones."

Master Gu pondered for a moment and said, "The Golden Rainbow Sword and the Vajra Ring together are worth 1,300 spirit stones. You'll have to give me an extra 900 spirit stones!"

In terms of actual value, the Golden Rainbow Sword and the Vajra Ring are no less valuable than the Sea-Suppressing Bell and the Heavy Water Seal.

However, water is a superior ritual implement, and there is only one such store in Qinglong Bay Market, with no other branches.

The Golden Rainbow Sword and the Vajra Ring were stolen goods.

He is very clear.

After Master Gu acquired the Golden Rainbow Sword and the Vajra Ring, he would definitely resell them back to the calamity cultivator Black Wind to maximize his profits.

"Okay!" Shen Xuan didn't haggle.

He also wanted to befriend the ancient masters.

After paying the difference in spirit stones, Master Gu's attitude became noticeably more enthusiastic.

"If Master Shen has any magical artifacts that are difficult to sell, feel free to come to me."

"Then thank you in advance, Master Gu!"

……

In the practice room.

After the mysterious jade talisman flashed with golden light...

[Talent: Proficient in Water Repellency (12/100)]

【Daoyun: 512】

The blood of the water-repelling rhinoceros has been completely used up.

With the insights gained from studying the rhinoceros horn, the [Water-Repelling Talent] jumped directly to the proficient stage.

More than 500 points of Daoist rhyme have also been saved.

"Keep it for now. The [Self-Healing Talent] at the mastery stage is enough for now. If better talents come along in the future, we can quickly add points to improve them."

[Spiritual Root: Water 28/100]

How come my spiritual root aptitude only increased by 3 points?
Based on Shen Xuan's understanding, the bloodline talent of the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros must surpass that of the Ironclad Crocodile.

Could it be that the higher one's spiritual root aptitude, the harder it is to improve?

This made Shen Xuan feel vaguely uneasy.

Subsequently.

Shen Xuan looked inward at his own dantian.

Superior magical artifacts have already acquired sentience and can be shrunk and nurtured in the dantian at will.

The Zhenhai Bell and the Heavy Water Seal were enveloped and nurtured by Shen Xuan using pure water elemental power.

[Concealing Breath Technique]!
Invisibility Technique!
Shen Xuan's body completely disappeared.

An hour later, a figure in blue appeared at the bottom of the Longze River.

It was Shen Xuan who swam out from the underground river of the Spirit Pool.

He first tried the [Water-Repelling Technique].

With a slight thought, one can directly repel external water elemental energy.

It is completely different from the [Water Control Technique].

The Water Control Technique is the ability to manipulate and control the spiritual power of water, making it one's own.

The Water Repelling Technique is a restriction that prevents the use of water elemental power.

"This is a restrictive technique!"

"When you cultivate to a high level, you can prevent surrounding water-based spells from taking shape. In other words, I can dispel water elemental power, so water-based spells naturally cannot harm me!"

That night.

Shen Xuan conducted repeated tests on the Longze River.

Like the Water Control Technique, the Water Repelling Technique also has a limited range.

The effect is greatly reduced if the distance is too far.

"Therefore, even if I encounter a water-based cultivator in the river, I will be able to protect myself!"

Shen Xuan guessed that he could easily dismantle the magical attacks of water-based cultivators.

“Very good. I will use the [Water Repelling Technique] on water-based cultivators, and the [Water Control Technique] on other cultivators. As long as there is a water source nearby, my strength will far surpass that of cultivators of the same level!”

Shen Xuan took out the water-repelling rhinoceros horn.

With spiritual energy infused, the effective range of the [Water Repelling Technique] increases from one zhang to two zhang.

"So, if you have time, you should go find Master Gu and have the water-repelling rhinoceros horn forged into a top-grade magic weapon!"

The water-repelling rhinoceros horn is merely an auxiliary magical artifact, perfectly suited to Shen Xuan's own spiritual power, requiring only a small amount of spiritual power to wield.

Then, Shen Xuan summoned the Zhenhai Bell and the Heavy Water Seal.

Shen Xuan poured his spiritual power into the Zhenhai Bell, causing it to swell in the wind.

Eventually, after rising to a height of about ten feet, the diameter of the Zhenhai Bell's mouth reached half a foot.

A surge of azure light appeared, and countless streams of water-based spiritual energy continuously gathered within the bell-shaped garment.

Guided by his divine sense, Shen Xuan gently shook the built-in bell tongue.

"Cang! Cang!"

The ancient bells rang out, their sound transforming into waves of vibration that spread outwards.

It stirred up waves, which swept away like a tsunami.

"A group sonic attack can target the soul, but its offensive power is still somewhat lacking."

Shen Xuan carefully observed the airwave attack generated by the Zhenhai Bell.

Soon, patches of spirit fish and demon shrimp appeared on the surface of the Longze River.

They were all knocked unconscious by the Zhenhai Bell.

Shen Xuan chose the Zhenhai Bell because of its defensive capabilities.

The Water-Dividing Emei Dagger was held in my hand, and four icy dragons condensed at its tip.

"Go!" The four icy dragons charged toward the Zhenhai Bell with bared fangs and claws.

"Crash!"

The divine light on the Zhenhai Bell dimmed slightly, but quickly returned to normal.

Looking again at the four icy dragons created by the [Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique], they all shattered into water droplets in the massive impact.

"This defensive power!"

Shen Xuan felt a slight excitement in his heart.

We will continue to increase the intensity of the "Condensing Water and Transforming Sharpness Technique".

With the combined effects of [Water Control], [Critical Strike], and [Iron Bone],

When unleashed at full power, the solidified ice dragon can knock the Zhenhai Bell back three zhang (approximately 10 meters).

However, the Zhenhai Bell remained undamaged as it floated on the river, continuously absorbing the water's spiritual energy to restore its radiance.

"My full-force attack on the river was comparable to the early stage of Foundation Establishment!"

"Master Gu wasn't exaggerating; he really can withstand a full-force attack from an early Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. The prerequisite is that the opponent's magic weapon can't be too powerful!"

Once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, you'll use an upgraded version of a magic weapon, called a magic treasure.

After putting away the Zhenhai Bell.

Shen Xuan began testing the heavy watermark.

After being infused with spiritual energy, it also swelled up in the wind until it reached the size of a millstone.

It is entirely black, and its surface resembles a vast, turbulent ocean.

The sound of rushing water echoed continuously.

Countless strands of water elemental energy surged from the depths of the Longze River toward Chongshuiyin.

Shen Xuan sensed the changes in the watermark and gently guided it with his divine sense.

His first feeling was one of immense weight, like a giant mountain, and even after he enhanced his Iron Bone Technique, he still found it somewhat strenuous.

"It starts at a thousand jin. But after being infused with spiritual power, it can absorb the surrounding water spiritual energy and reach ten thousand jin!"

As heavy as a mountain, capable of overturning rivers and seas, its immense power is enough to crush any living being into dust!
Like a legendary black hole, it absorbs the water essence between heaven and earth, condenses it into heavy water, and has an extraordinary aura!

Shen Xuan found it quite difficult to control.

"This is still on the river. If it were on land far from water, I doubt it would be able to control it at all!"

"It seems it's time to focus on cultivation and strive to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining within a year!"

After carefully storing the watermark, Shen Xuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Now, he is quite wealthy.

Inside his storage bag were a whopping 1,200 spirit stones, enough for him to squander for a while.

The rumors circulating about him in the market are becoming increasingly outrageous.

This also made Shen Xuan wary.

"The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. I've been too high-profile lately, so this is a good opportunity to take a break."

"However, there is one more thing to do before I go into seclusion for cultivation!"

……

a few days later.

Ding Family Auction.

The host laughed and said loudly, "As usual, let's start with a warm-up round: a youth-preserving pill!"

"Starting price: thirty spirit stones!"

"One spirit stone will be added each time!"

"Fellow Daoists, please make your bids!"

The Youth-Preserving Pill is not a particularly precious elixir.

A mid-grade first-tier product that can delay the aging of the face.

In fact, most cultivation techniques have similar side effects.

Some of these techniques far surpass even the Youth Preservation Pill.

Like Shen Xuan.

Practicing the "Divine Treasure Ocean Technique" inherently has the effects of nourishing yin, promoting health, and delaying the decline of bodily functions.

In addition, with the [Life Extension] talent he plundered, there are faint signs of reverse aging.

The older they get, the more energetic they become; the older they get, the more charming they become.

But for lower-level cultivators...

For female cultivators in particular, the Youth Preservation Pill is an extremely rare luxury item.

Its price in the market remains high.

As soon as the poet finished speaking, someone made a bid.

"Thirty dollars!"

"Thirty-five yuan!"

Forty yuan!

Soon, the price rose to fifty spirit stones.

When the price of the Youth Preservation Pill reached fifty spirit stones, fewer people were bidding.

The price increase is even measured in units of one dollar.