Chapter 854 - 676: All Means Revealed
True Monarch Cyan Yang mobilized the Nascent Flame in his Dantian, instantly surging towards his sea of consciousness, enveloping the Other Shore Demon Flower, and frantically incinerating and refining it.
During this process, he was completely absorbed, almost unable to distract himself.
Fortunately, Shen Xuan stopped his attack and did not seize the opportunity to launch a fierce assault.
Only then could True Monarch Cyan Yang swiftly burn away that Other Shore Demon Flower.
It only took a mere few breaths.
True Monarch Cyan Yang’s aura had noticeably weakened.
The black strands of hair on his forehead had inexplicably gained a few streaks of blinding white frost.
A few subtle wrinkles quietly appeared on his rosy face.
The change was not significant, but it made him look a bit older.
True Monarch Cyan Yang felt a deep-seated fear in his heart.
Just now, if Shen Xuan hadn’t stopped and continued to entangle.
He would have been caught in a dilemma, and the depletion of his lifespan would have been even more astonishing.
He looked towards Shen Xuan, who was withdrawing his Dharma Aspect in front of him, with an uncontrollable surge of shock and anger.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice! You actually practiced the Secret Technique of the Other Shore Demon Flower from the Hehuan Sect of Liang Country!"
Shen Xuan smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying it.
True Monarch Cyan Yang indeed had some insight, recognizing the roots of this technique.
"It’s merely for some old matters regarding a mere Tier Three Alchemist!"
True Monarch Cyan Yang was unable to suppress his anger: "You actually use such a venomous Demon Sect Secret Technique, at the cost of burning your lifespan, intending to perish together with me!"
"Otherwise?"
Shen Xuan retorted.
"A Body Refining Master at the Divine Power Realm is inherently hard to defeat Nascent Soul Cultivators of the same tier. If I, Shen, had no means to protect my path, how dare I engage in battle?"
True Monarch Cyan Yang was rendered speechless.
Shen Xuan was indeed not wrong.
The path of Body Refining is considered a late-stage path, becoming stronger as one progresses further.
But at the Tier Four level, compared to Nascent Soul Spirit Cultivators, Demon Cultivators, and the Demon Race of the same tier, direct confrontation is indeed slightly inferior.
Using such a mutual damaging Demon Sect Secret Technique, though ruthless, it is within reason.
This is also the confidence behind his daring to challenge me.
His chest brimming with anger churned violently, yet was tightly suppressed by reason.
True Monarch Cyan Yang’s expression changed several times, eventually becoming a stifled sigh.
"Enough! This match shall be considered a draw!"
Shen Xuan raised an eyebrow.
True Monarch Cyan Yang hurriedly said, "Take Li Ruyi and leave! Go far away, and never appear within the borders of Yan Country again!"
"Fine. I, Shen, thank Cyan Yang for his indulgence."
From the beginning to end, he never thought that merely relying on Body Refining Technique at the Divine Power Realm could defeat this seasoned Nascent Soul.
The Other Shore Demon Flower, this Demon Sect Secret Technique, is his true trump card.
On the Mysterious Jade Talisman.
[Lifespan: 216/890]
In just those few brief moments of confrontation, Shen Xuan consumed twenty years of lifespan.
After entering the Divine Power Realm, his Life Force grew increasingly vigorous, and the lifespan consumed also increased.
According to the estimated power of the Other Shore Demon Flower upon minor success, True Monarch Cyan Yang should have lost ten years of lifespan.
Shen Xuan’s own lifespan still has nine hundred years.
While True Monarch Cyan Yang has only two or three hundred years of lifespan, naturally cherishing his life more.
Using the Other Shore Demon Flower as a threat to force him to back down is precisely Shen Xuan’s plan.
"However, I, Shen, have suffered considerable loss. I hope Fellow Daoist Cyan Yang bestows upon me a cluster of Cyan Yang True Flame, as compensation."
Shen Xuan said calmly.
As if it was a matter of course.
True Monarch Cyan Yang’s form trembled slightly, glaring fiercely at Shen Xuan.
"Cyan Yang Fellow Daoist knowing the Other Shore Demon Flower, naturally knows that the lifespan consumed by the caster is several times that of the one subjected to the technique."
"Shall we continue?"
Shen Xuan said blandly.
Clearly indicating that he won’t let go without obtaining compensation.
After all, he now holds the advantage.
True Monarch Cyan Yang does not dare to engage in a life-and-death struggle with him.
Even if he exerted all his strength, barely managing to defeat Shen Xuan.
He would surely suffer severe depletion, greatly reduce his lifespan.
Making it significantly more difficult to face divine retribution and undergo tribulation in the future.
Shen Xuan did not make unreasonable demands.
Merely asking for a cluster of Cyan Yang True Flame.
Very considerate of True Monarch Cyan Yang.
True Monarch Cyan Yang’s expression changed numerous times, remaining silent for a few breaths. Finally, he suppressed the anger in his chest.
"Fine. I shall grant you a cluster of True Flame. Today’s matter must not be disclosed to outsiders."
With that, he raised a finger.
A wisp of azure-green flame slowly flew out from his fingertip, only the size of a fist.
As the True Flame left his body, True Monarch Cyan Yang’s complexion paled somewhat.
He flicked his finger, and that cluster of Cyan Yang True Flame slowly floated towards Shen Xuan.
He couldn’t help but harbor a hint of curiosity.
How would an Ice Technique Golden Core Cultivator collect this cluster of Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire?
Shen Xuan’s expression didn’t change, he slightly opened his mouth.
A crimson stream of light flew out from his mouth, growing with the wind, and forming into a crimson treasure gourd.
The gourd’s mouth opened automatically, a milky white light beam shot out, accurately enveloping the floating Cyan Yang True Flame.
The light beam swirled, and the Cyan Yang True Flame was absorbed into the treasure gourd without any resistance.
The gourd’s mouth closed, and the crimson gourd spun swiftly, transforming into a stream of light returning to Shen Xuan’s body.
The entire process took merely an instant.
True Monarch Cyan Yang observed clearly, utterly shocked.
"Profound Ice, you also cultivate Fire Technique?"