Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Brother Zhenyue Tiger Emperor secretly observed, his demon senses carefully scanning, but found no hint of any Divine Soul disturbance.

He nodded slightly, seemingly quite satisfied.

"Since True Master has left the Azure Clouds, where do you intend to go?"

"Traveling across lands, seeking the opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation."

"Good."

Brother Zhenyue Tiger Emperor’s tone softened a bit, his imposing air slightly withdrawn.

"In the Wilderness, myriad races stand, each with their own way. I preside over this place, adhering only to one principle: balance."

His gaze was like an ancient well, unfathomably deep.

"When the Purple Yunting Tree is weak, I do not allow the Golden Body Cicada to absorb its essence. When the Divine Power Ape is weak, I also limit the Golden Winged Eagle from hunting indiscriminately. If one race grows too dominant, it is not the blessing of the wilderness. Even the Zhenyue Tiger race, their numbers are always controlled to around a hundred."

Shen Xuan appeared to understand, bowing and saying, "Brother Zhenyue is farsighted, Profound Ice admires."

"Now that both the Purple Yunting Tree and Divine Power Ape have stabilized, they have formed a climate."

The tones of Brother Zhenyue Tiger Emperor shifted, although calm, it bore a weight as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"To prevent further unexpected issues, True Master should stay away from the Wilderness."

Shen Xuan’s body slightly shook.

Immediately, he solemnly cupped his hands, "Profound Ice obeys Brother Zhenyue’s decree."

Shen Xuan spoke very clearly.

He followed Brother Zhenyue Tiger Emperor’s wishes.

His posture was extremely humble.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Brother Zhenyue Tiger Emperor’s eyes.

The atmosphere slightly relaxed, he then mentioned the Scarlet Flame Tiger King, speaking of its numerous praises for Shen Xuan and its affirmative attitude towards trade between human and demon races.

"Once True Master achieves Nascent Soul, return to this wilderness. By then, the joy of sitting and discussing the Dao with you shall be immense."

He presented this statement as both a step and a promise.

"If I am fortunate enough to form a Nascent Soul, I shall seek Brother Zhenyue’s teachings."

Shen Xuan bowed once again.

"Profound Ice takes leave."

Shen Xuan’s heart was like a clear mirror.

This was a prohibition.

If Nascent Soul was not formed, one could not re-enter the Wilderness.

But it was also an agreement.

If he achieved True Monarch status, he would have the qualification to return and exchange with the chief Demon Emperor as equals and learn from each other.

This did not disturb Shen Xuan’s plans.

He originally intended to head west to Qin Country, seeking the opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation.

Once successful, he would return to Song Country.

Now, Shen Xuan did not say more, his figure actively descended, lowering to a level beneath Brother Zhenyue Tiger Emperor, transforming into a green Escape Light, swiftly flying away.

...

On the Profound Origin Continent, crossing national borders is no easy task.

Along the journey, there are barriers everywhere, and the Lands of Absolute Spirit are ever-present.

Sufficient to abruptly halt the paths of most Low-Tier Cultivators.

Not to mention the fierce Demon Beasts roaming the wilderness and clever Tribulation Cultivators, like wolves smelling blood, they specifically target lone travelers.

Without a Core Formation Realm, crossing borders is nearly an illusion.

Even for Core Formation True Masters, they must travel in groups for better security.

Because of this, around major Markets, often crude shanties are erected.

Numerous Loose Cultivators with tight purses dwell here, only to scrape some thin Spiritual Qi, seeking the bare minimum safety required for cultivation.

This is similar to the vagrants below the ’kill line’ in Shen Xuan’s past life in the Beautiful Country.

As for hiding in the Mortal World?

That’s merely a joke.

Mortal places are poor in Spiritual Qi, providing extremely scarce cultivation resources.

Long-term stay causes cultivation to regress rather than advance.

Moreover, in those densely populated Mortal places, which one is not under the shadow of cultivation influences?

A rootless outsider Loose Cultivator mingling within, is easily scrutinized and expelled, or even disappears silently.

Of course, if you have sufficient power, the treatment is entirely different.

Like Shen Xuan, a Golden Sun Sect core disciple at the tier eight of Fire Technique Foundation Establishment, moving through various crossings mostly garners a respectful invitation to leave the territory.

At this moment, Shen Xuan was crossing a desolate canyon.

Cliffs on both sides were like cleaved by axes, with no vegetation growing.

This place lacked Spiritual Qi and was filled with a gray fog.

Black snowflakes fell from the sky, icy to touch, containing a corrupting, corrosive power.

His waist carried an identity token inscribed with the name "Shen Yan."

With small annotations, an Inner Sect Disciple of Song Country’s Golden Sun Sect.

The identity token was his creation.

Years of studying the Artifact Refining Inheritance from the Divine Armory Pavilion, he had become accomplished in this field, achieving a Tier Two Upper Grade Artifact Refiner level.

Imitating a convincing identity token was merely a trivial effort.

Shen Xuan rode on the back of the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, enveloped in an intangible aura of scorching True Flame, slowly traversing the deep canyon.

Black snowflakes near him fizzled and vanished, turning into a wisp of smoke.

"Beyond this canyon lies the territory of Qin Country."

He was taking a route through middle-ranked Wei Country, heading towards the stronger Qin Country.

This canyon was one of the key passages between the two countries, frequented by many cultivators, mostly traveling in caravan-like formations.

Or several people simultaneously flying via a Flying Ship.

Traveling solo, riding a rare Celestial Horse Spirit Beast through dangerous terrain like Shen Xuan’s, was exceedingly rare.

"Whoosh!"

The sound of air being cut through came from behind.

A streamlined blue spaceship swiftly caught up, with a prominent golden "Yang" character on its side, striking in the gray sky.

It was an expensive Tier Three Spaceship.

A noble young man stood on the ship bow, cupping hands in transmission to Shen Xuan, clear voice, "Fellow Daoist ahead, the road is perilous, meeting is destiny. Why not board the ship for company, it would serve as mutual aid?"

Shen Xuan’s gaze swept over.

The noble young man appeared very young, with Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, Fire Attribute, with a dignified aura characteristic of a wealthy family.

The elegant attire was luxurious yet not gaudy, with an inherent sense of bearing.

Being able to invite him aboard suggests his notable status.

On this Yang Family spaceship traveling between Wei and Qin, there must be Core Formation True Masters present.