Chapter 875 - 682: Red Star Shining
The passage of time quietly flowed, four years passed in the blink of an eye.
In the quiet room, Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.
In the depths of his consciousness, the Mysterious Jade Talisman gleamed with golden light, its inscriptions like carvings.
[Lifespan: 220/890]
As a Body Refining Master in the Divine Power Realm, his life force was vigorous, his recovery power greatly increased.
By now, cultivating the Other Shore Demon Flower no longer consumed his lifespan.
Just a moment ago, he completely refined the last piece of True Master Primordial Fire’s Golden Core.
Vast fire spirit power merged into his Dao Foundation, naturally pushing his Fire Technique cultivation to break through to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment.
Over these four years, Shen Xuan gradually shifted his cultivation focus to Fire Technique Foundation Establishment.
After entering the Divine Power Realm, his Body Refining Technique encountered a formidable barrier, making progress difficult in the short term.
After the Ice Technique Golden Core reached the middle stage, he began to settle down, no longer pursuing rapid cultivation progress.
On the future path of cultivation, early planning for Nascent Soul formation was needed.
For now, quickly forming a Fire Technique Golden Core became the top priority.
Shen Xuan’s gaze shifted slightly, landing on the cyan Jade Scroll on the Jade Table.
He remained silent for a long time, ultimately letting out a gentle sigh.
"It’s time to leave."
The Jade Scroll was entrusted to someone by True Master Cold Jade.
The content was sparse, yet every word stirred the mind.
Spirit Sword True Master successfully formed a Nascent Soul, promoted to Sword Cultivator True Monarch, and would soon hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony.
Meanwhile, Mysterious Trace True Master, having failed in attempting the Nascent Soul, was seriously injured and missing.
As for True Monarch Qing Yun...
The letter subtly implied that his lifespan was nearing its end.
He likely consumed his already limited essence while supporting Spirit Sword True Master in forming the Nascent Soul.
This signifies that a storm is about to hit Cyan Cloud Sect, with changes unfolding before their eyes.
"The Nascent Soul Ceremony?"
Shen Xuan muttered to himself, then shook his head.
"I’m not going. Just as well, I’ll save a congratulatory gift."
He harbored no grievances against Spirit Sword True Monarch.
He simply did not wish to be drawn into the Sect’s impending power struggle.
Once True Monarch Qing Yun steps down, Spirit Sword True Monarch will rise to become the Supreme Elder.
The faction under Mysterious Trace True Master, who has governed the Sect for over a century, is destined to be marginalized.
There will inevitably be open and covert struggles, and bloody storms may be unavoidable.
Some True Masters might even face fatal calamities.
Following this power transition.
The fate of the upper echelons of Cyan Cloud Sect depends on Spirit Sword True Monarch’s attitude.
Shen Xuan sighed inwardly with melancholy.
"Fortunately, Master Cold Jade and Master Gu Feng hold only nominal positions within the Sect. Even without a disappointing disciple like me, Spirit Sword True Monarch would not make things difficult for them."
Though True Master Cold Jade was named the Alchemy Hall Master, everyone in the Sect knew she held a titular position.
The actual affairs of the Alchemy Hall were always managed by her direct disciple, True Master Profound Ice.
Shen Xuan assigned Li Ruyi the responsibilities.
Most of the tasks from Cyan Cloud Sect’s Alchemy Hall were completed by Starlight Island.
Since True Master Gu Feng formed the True Pill, he has lived a carefree life.
Even after accepting Shen Xuan as a disciple and setting up a grand pill room and the Thunder-Attracting Array at Little Gu Peak, she remained leisurely, uninvolved in worldly affairs.
In reality, True Master Gu Feng lacked the ability to intervene.
His current idle status was most fitting to True Master Gu Feng’s temperament.
"If I am not mistaken, the new Sect Leader will be Senior Brother Ling Xiao."
Shen Xuan pondered.
During True Master Ling Xiao’s tenure as interim Sect Leader, he demonstrated remarkable administrative talent, adeptly managing the Sect during the transitional period.
"According to True Monarch Qing Yun’s earlier suggestion, it would be best for me to travel to Qin Country. It’s closer to the Southern Wilderness, rich with high-tier Demon Beasts, which can be hunted freely to hone my path through combat."
"Deep within the Southern Wilderness, it’s said ancient beast descendants roam."
"After reaching the Divine Power Realm, there should be more paths in the way of Body Refining. Qin Country is not lacking in Divine Power Realm Body Refining Masters; it is the perfect opportunity for exchange and verification."
With that thought, Shen Xuan focused his mind inward.
Above the Dantian Dao Foundation Spirit Sea, the True Fire Gourd quietly floated, its whole body flowing with seven subtly distinct, varying bright spiritual lights.
It had successfully refined the Cyan Yang Spirit Fire, advancing to "Seven-Taste True Flame."
Sometimes its brilliance was as intense as the sun, sometimes as gentle as jade, wonderfully extraordinary.
Surrounding the gourd, three clusters of original true flames floated like stars.
[Celestial Thunder Tribulation Fire] flashed with purple lightning, crackling softly.
[True Sun Flame] shone resplendently with golden light, grand and dignified.
[Scarlet Cloud Primordial Fire] shimmered with crimson glow, harboring intense heat.
The three spirit fires had distinct auras, yet subtly resonated with the True Fire Gourd, forming a delicate balance.
The Mysterious Jade Talisman clearly displayed related records.
[Skill: Celestial Thunder Tribulation Fire Small Success (800/800)]
[Skill: True Sun Flame Small Success (800/800)]
[Skill: Scarlet Cloud Primordial Fire Great Success (1600/1600)]
Aside from [Celestial Thunder Tribulation Fire] reaching the limit of Small Success, both [True Sun Flame] and [Scarlet Cloud Primordial Fire] were stuck at their small success and great success limits, without changes.
This was entirely normal.
With cultivation in the eighth level of Foundation Establishment Realm, bringing these three true flames to the current extent was already a remarkable feat.
Throughout Song Country, among Fire Technique cultivators, he alone could achieve such accomplishments.
With Fire Technique Realm Cultivation at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment Realm, he could wield the True Fire Gourd to transcend a Great Realm and slay a True Pill True Master.
Such an achievement, if spoken of, would be deemed unbelievable.
The True Fire Gourd, along with [Celestial Thunder Tribulation Fire], [True Sun Flame], and [Scarlet Cloud Primordial Fire]...
All these could be explained.
If other fire cultivators stumbled upon fortune and had immense luck, they might possess one among them in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
However, [Nirvana Phoenix Body] was beyond the aspirations of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Inherited from the Divine Bird Phoenix, it is one of the finest Fire Spirit Dao Bodies.
Capable of controlling all kinds of flames, the body remained unscathed.
With the [Nirvana Phoenix Body], almost no heavenly or earthly spirit fire could harm his flesh body.
This was indeed the true confidence behind his efforts to form the Fire Technique Golden Core.
Shen Xuan slowly stood up, his gaze extending through the quiet room’s window, looking towards the distant vast sea of clouds.
In these four years, for Starlight Island, he accomplished three major tasks.