Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 764: Chapter 654: True Flame Gourd

The fusion of two True Flames is extremely difficult.

Shen Xuan was fully focused, cautiously controlling them, taking four months to successfully integrate a small portion of the Solar True Flame.

The most troublesome was still the last type, the Celestial Thunder Flames.

This flame contains the power of the Heavenly Dao’s punishment, overwhelmingly domineering, and any carelessness could lead to a backlash explosion.

Even with Shen Xuan’s capability, he could only refine a trace daily, proceeding slowly but surely.

This time, it took even longer, consuming six months.

On this day, as a wisp of Celestial Thunder Flame was successfully absorbed into the gourd, Shen Xuan sensed something, his eyes suddenly brightened: "The Crimson Treasure Gourd is about to ripen!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the long-pregnant crimson treasure gourd suddenly restrained its radiance and naturally fell from the spiritual vine.

On the surface of the treasure gourd, the alternating red, gold, and purple halos faintly emitted the sound of wind and thunder and radiated terrifying heat like fire.

Shen Xuan was well-prepared, quickly pointing with both hands, throwing out fire control spells like raindrops to stabilize the gourd in mid-air.

Then he forced out a drop of blood essence from his fingertip and flicked it onto the treasure gourd for refinement.

Once the essence blood was absorbed, the True Flame Gourd shook violently, with firelight and thunder rays shooting in all directions.

Shen Xuan’s expression was solemn as he exerted all his strength to operate his Cultivation Technique, fusing his own Fire Spiritual Power with that of the treasure gourd.

The nine-colored Treasure Lotus suddenly bloomed.

Each petal circulated with Spiritual Light.

The crimson lotus petal emitted even brighter light.

Layers of Treasure Lotus Divine Light provided Shen Xuan with purification functions.

After nine days and nights.

The turbulent aura in the chamber gradually calmed down.

Shen Xuan’s face was slightly pale, his eyes filled with delight.

This True Flame Treasure Gourd has been refined within his Dantian, nestled in the sea of fire within his Dao Foundation.

The original three clusters of Celestial Thunder Flames, Solar True Flame, and Crimson Cloud Origin Fire resonated with the True Flame Gourd.

The entire Dao Foundation sea of fire presented a vast and serene ambiance.

"Finally, successfully refined."

Shen Xuan let out a long breath.

"With my Foundation Establishment at the seventh level, transcending a Great Realm to refine such a special Spiritual Artifact as the True Flame Gourd was indeed extremely demanding."

If it weren’t for his Nirvana Phoenix Body, a sturdy flesh body, fire attribute spiritual power far exceeding peers, and the assistance of the nine-colored Treasure Lotus for purification, his Divine Soul and Divine Sense being at the Golden Core level, completing such a feat would have been utterly impossible.

"It’s about time; the sect competition in Yue Country is about to begin. It’s time to leave Starlight Island."

This time, unlike before, he truly decided to leave for an extended period.

In the Cyan Cloud Sect, the struggle between Spirit Sword True Master and Mysterious Trace True Master was gradually intensifying.

Both were about to challenge the Nascent Soul path.

The true intentions of True Monarch Qing Yun had not been revealed.

Shen Xuan had no intention of taking sides.

Mr. Zhuge once said.

Shen Sheng died within, Chong Er survived outside.

Think thrice before acting: think of danger, retreat, and change.

Evidently, distancing oneself from the internal conflicts of the Cyan Cloud Sect, preserving oneself wisely, is the prudent choice.

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Ten days later.

At Cold Jade Peak, in the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Shen Xuan paid respect to his mentor True Master Cold Jade.

"Master Cold Jade, disciple wishes not to be involved in the power struggle between Senior Brother Spirit Sword and Senior Brother Mysterious Trace, and plans to go out for a while to avoid it."

"It’s a good opportunity to travel the world and gain experience."

"Disciple requests Master to temporarily reside on Starlight Island to deter any petty plots."

Shen Xuan informed of his intentions.

True Master Cold Jade stared at Shen Xuan, somewhat lost.

His earlier cautious and humble demeanor was faintly reminiscent.

However, upon closer inspection.

Her direct disciple was already at the middle stage of the Golden Core with an expert Body Refining Master in Dharma Aspect pinnacle!

Not to mention herself.

Even Spirit Sword True Master and Mysterious Trace True Master wouldn’t dare claim a sure victory over him.

Originally, he started Foundation Establishment at an advanced age, entering the Cyan Cloud Sect as a loose cultivator at eighty years old.

He leveraged the connection with his former classmate Qin Yuehan.

Now, over a hundred years have passed.

Shen Xuan, just over two hundred years old, has successfully broken through to the middle stage of Golden Core.

At this pace, there’s great potential for the Nascent Soul path.

True Master Cold Jade sighed and asked, "Must you leave?"

"I must."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "This move by disciple is not entirely to avoid disaster but also to seek opportunity."

"Hmm."

True Master Cold Jade fell into contemplation.

She, too, was from a loose cultivator background; how could she not understand Shen Xuan’s intent?

Shen Xuan’s growth is too rapid.

The cultivation resources of the Cyan Cloud Sect, even Spirit Sword True Master and Mysterious Trace True Master can’t guarantee.

They can only prioritize supporting one person.

Let alone support him on the Nascent Soul path.

"Your Starlight Island is increasingly prosperous, indeed drawing attention."

"Even within the sect, some are eager to bring it under their control."

True Master Cold Jade spoke frankly.

She simply didn’t wish to engage in sect affairs.

It’s not that she was oblivious to worldly matters.

The development of Starlight Island surpassed everyone’s expectations.

Currently, High Tier Spirit Veins are scarce.

Some new Core Formation cultivators don’t even have the worst Tier Three Lower Grade Spirit Veins.

Starlight Island holds a Tier Three Upper Grade Spirit Vein and stable income from Demon Race trade, offering tremendous benefits, who wouldn’t be tempted?

The Profound Celestial Sect sent several representatives to discuss with Mysterious Trace True Master, willing to pay a certain price to reclaim Starlight Island.

Mysterious Trace True Master naturally refused.

If he agreed.

He would directly push Shen Xuan to Spirit Sword True Master’s side.

"Actually, it’s not only about disciple. Master should also refrain from getting involved."

Shen Xuan said solemnly.

"Oh. Shen Xuan, who do you think can achieve the Nascent Soul path between Senior Brother Spirit Sword and Senior Brother Mysterious Trace?"

True Master Cold Jade asked.

"I feel it’s not important. What’s crucial is how True Monarch Qing Yun decides."

Shen Xuan stated frankly, "He will prioritize supporting whoever he thinks can achieve the Nascent Soul path."

Upon hearing this, True Master Cold Jade nodded.

"You indeed have a clear vision."

Shen Xuan’s words pointed directly to the essence.

True Monarch Qing Yun primarily needs to ensure that someone can form the Nascent Soul.