Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 354: Heavenly Steed’s Breakthrough

Half a month later.

Wilderness Luoxia Lake.

In the middle of the lake, a small island, covered by the towering Purple Essence Divine Wood.

Under the tree, at the center, a cultivator in a blue robe flew over.

It was Shen Xuan who hastily came for the transaction.

His transaction with the Purple Essence Divine Wood Great Demon proceeded smoothly.

During the battle with the Demon Cultivators in Cyan Yang Prefecture, he consumed some spirit water from the River and Sea Map.

After the war, Shen Xuan continuously invested spirit stones to refine and replenish a thousand spirit stones.

In the Cyan Yang Prefecture expedition, he earned over a hundred thousand sect meritorious contributions and more than three hundred thousand spirit stones.

Name and fortune both achieved.

Only consumed a hundred Thunder Spirit Pearls and several hundred directions of spirit water, which was quite a profit.

Also, he made Master Lingxiao owe him a favor.

"Purple Essence Great King, do you have high-tier Water Demon Essence Blood?"

Watching the Purple Essence Divine Wood drink the spirit water from the River and Sea Map, Shen Xuan asked softly.

"I don’t have any!"

"Wasn’t that small snake in the lake already hunted by you?"

Shen Xuan sighed softly.

Indeed.

Even the Tier Three Great Demon, Purple Essence Divine Wood, didn’t have high-grade Water Demon Essence Blood.

"Want Wood Demon or Earth Demon?"

"If you want, I can lure a few over."

"Forget it! Thank you, Purple Essence Great King!"

Shen Xuan politely declined.

The demon beasts in the Wilderness, mostly have wood and earth attributes.

Low tier ones are not very useful to him.

High tier ones, if it’s a Tier Three Demon King, he still needs to find a way to escape.

The Purple Essence Divine Wood Great Demon wouldn’t take action to help him.

Moreover, the favor of the Tier Three Great Demon, Purple Essence Divine Wood, is not easily obtained.

After drinking the spirit water from the River and Sea Map, the Purple Essence Divine Wood shook off twelve spirit branches.

This time, the quantity of spirit branches was fewer, and the quality was noticeably better.

Shen Xuan said nothing more and quietly collected them.

Previously, he gifted nine lower quality spirit branches to his master, Master Gu Feng.

Master Gu Feng was especially joyful and invited the Tier Three Spirit Plant Master, Chang Chun True Master, to select the area with the densest spiritual qi in Little Gu Feng and set up a spirit plant garden.

Under the meticulous care of Chang Chun True Master, two of the nine spirit branches survived, though one appeared half-dead.

Nevertheless, Master Gu Feng and Chang Chun True Master were overjoyed and cared deeply for the Purple Yunting Tree.

They swore to cultivate it into a Tier Three Divine Wood unique to Little Gu Feng.

This shows the preciousness of the Purple Essence Divine Wood spirit branches.

Shen Xuan had only nine spirit branches left in his possession.

He already used two, imprinting them into the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman, nurturing them in his Dantian Dao Foundation Spirit Sea.

These twelve higher quality spirit branches, Shen Xuan carefully stored in a jade box.

Their value far exceeded the sixty thousand spirit stones he invested to refine a thousand directions of spirit water.

They can be used to make divine thunder talismans or traded for other Tier Three spiritual objects.

As for planting and cultivating them into Tier Three Divine Wood, Shen Xuan was not inclined.

He lacked the patience for that.

By the time the Purple Essence Divine Wood spirit branches matured, he’d be old and gray.

"High-tier Water Demon Essence Blood, I’ve taken note. Next time, if I have it, I’ll save it for you."

"Much appreciated." Shen Xuan bowed deeply.

"Hehe, don’t thank me too soon. For equal exchange, what good stuff will you use to trade with me?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

"Feel free to ask, Purple Essence Great King. As long as I have it, I can use it to trade."

"If I gift you Tier Three Water Demon Essence Blood, you must do something for me."

Shen Xuan cautiously asked, "Junior’s skills are shallow, and my Dao techniques are not deep. I wonder if the matter is something I can accomplish?"

"You can do it!"

The tone of the Purple Essence Divine Wood seemed to carry a teasing sound.

"At most, you’ll lose some blood or break a limb, but it won’t cost you your life."

Shen Xuan smiled wryly.

What a statement, it surely meant a daunting task.

"Much talk is useless. We’ll speak of it later."

"Yes, junior obeys."

Shen Xuan paused and asked again, "Purple Essence Great King, junior has a spirit beast that I wish to borrow the demon qi spirit vein of this island to break through Tier Two. I implore the Purple Essence Great King to permit."

Luoxia Lake Island has a special demon qi spirit vein, with spiritual qi containing some trace demon qi beneficial for the growth of demon beasts, making it a suitable place for demon beasts to break through.

"That little celestial horse? Do as you please, stay away from me, don’t disturb my sleep!"

"Yes, junior won’t let it disturb the Purple Essence Great King."

Shen Xuan nearing the shore of the island.

Released the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse from the spirit beast bag.

He found a clean and refreshing place and sat cross-legged.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse galloped along the lakeside, joyfully "hissing" and neighed.

Obviously, it felt the special demonized spiritual qi here, with blood boiling, and spirits uplifted, knowing it’s the perfect place to break through.

"Run a few laps then come back, just to warm up."

Shen Xuan relayed through divine soul and let the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse run freely.

He nurtured the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse for more than ten years, having made the corresponding preparations long ahead.

Purchased several bottles of Emperor’s Liquid, his own Divine Hidden Sea Technique, plus the demonized spiritual land of Luoxia Lake Island.

The breakthrough of the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse will naturally come to fruition.

It would take some days to complete.

Shen Xuan sat cross-legged by the lakeside.

Drawing lake water into the River and Sea Map, and re-investing spirit stones to refine spirit water.

Three days later.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse was practicing by the shore.

Suddenly a sound of something breaking the air was heard.

A spaceship rapidly flew over.

"Such a beautiful spirit horse!"

"Brother Wu, Brother Wang, help Yingying catch it!"

"Yingying wants to take it home to raise!"

On the spaceship stood three cultivators, one woman and two men, with a furnace embroidered on their sleeves.

"Medicine God Valley disciples?"

Shen Xuan furrowed his brow slightly.

"This fellow Daoist, I’m Wu Wenping from Medicine God Valley, these two are my junior brother Wang Haibo and junior sister Li Yingying. May I know your name?"

Wu Wenping cautiously asked.

"Loose cultivator, Shen Ping’an."

Upon hearing "loose cultivator," the expression on Wu Wenping’s face visibly relaxed further.

At this time, the aura around Shen Xuan was clearly at Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer.

Yet, being a loose cultivator, his status was not as prestigious as that of early stage Foundation Establishment in middle or small sects.

Wang Haibo exchanged a glance with Wu Wenping.

"So it’s Fellow Daoist Shen."

"Is this Celestial Horse your Spirit Beast, Fellow Daoist Shen?"

Wu Wenping asked casually.

Luoxia Lake is situated at the border between Song and Liang Countries.

The three of them are disciples of Medicine God Valley, one of the Seven Sects of Song Country, at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Wu Wenping is at the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment, Wang Haibo at the fifth layer.

The junior sister Li Yingying is at the second layer, the direct descendant of a True Master from Medicine God Valley.

Naturally, they look down on ordinary Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators.

"It’s mine."

"My junior sister is very fond of it, could you transfer it to us?"

Wu Wenping’s words carried a hint of arrogance.

Shen Xuan found it amusing.

These sect disciples, relying on their background, are all arrogant and vain, ignorant of the vastness of the heavens!

They open their mouths wanting someone else’s Spirit Beast!

They say purchasing, but how different is it from extortion!

Shen Xuan sized up Wu Wenping, Wang Haibo, and Li Yingying.

His gaze intentionally lingered on Wu Wenping for a few moments.

The aura on this person is somewhat peculiar, making Shen Xuan feel uncomfortable.

"You can’t afford it."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, don’t underestimate us! We’re disciples of Medicine God Valley! Name your price!"

Wang Haibo chimed in.

"Then exchange her for it!"

Shen Xuan pointed at Li Yingying.

Wu Wenping’s face darkened, "What do you mean by this, Fellow Daoist Shen?"

"Just what it means."

"If not, then scram!"

Shen Xuan responded coldly with a grim face.

So what if they are disciples of Medicine God Valley!

If not for the fact that they are part of the Seven Sects of the Song Country.

These three would already have brought themselves to death.

Only Shen Xuan, kind-hearted and mindful of consequences, refrains from indulging in slaughter.

If it were someone else.

With his level of strength, these three would have already perished, leaving their belongings to others.

Oh no, Li Yingying might survive.

Her intelligence wiped away, reduced to a slave or servant.

"Forget it. Brother Wu, Brother Wang, Yingying should first focus on condensing her Spirit Body."

"A Spirit Beast at the Qi Cultivation Realm, there’s nothing rare about it!"

Li Yingying timely interjected, giving the two brothers an excuse to back down.

At this moment, Wu Wenping and Wang Haibo seemed furious.

Yet, their hearts were filled with dread.

Daring to venture alone deep into the Wilderness, arriving at Luoxia Lake Island.

Even as a Loose Cultivator, he cannot be underestimated.

Knowing their identity, he still dared to speak arrogantly, his protective methods must be formidable.

Otherwise, he would be courting death.

At their level of Realm Cultivation, without absolute confidence, they were unwilling to easily start a conflict, risking life and death.

"Forget it, we won’t stoop to his level!"

"The junior sister likes the Celestial Horse, when we return, we’ll pick one from Immortal City."

Wu Wenping and Wang Haibo echoed each other, escorting Li Yingying away, heading towards the Purple Essence Divine Wood at the island’s center.

Shen Xuan snorted coldly but did not stop them.

He wasn’t the type to hold grudges for every slight.

Just a few words of conflict, it wasn’t enough to take action.

Shen Xuan continued refining the River and Sea Map.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse watched the three from Medicine God Valley warily, nuzzling close to Shen Xuan.

"I understand!"

"No need to worry, it’s fine!"

Shen Xuan gently reassured the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse.

Using [Sharp-eyed], he glanced around.

The three from Medicine God Valley had gone under the Purple Essence Divine Wood tree.

Li Yingying sat cross-legged, condensing her Spirit Body.

Wu Wenping and Wang Haibo guarded her.

"Hopefully they are sensible and act wisely!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

He then activated the [True Ice Heart Technique], releasing dozens of Dark Ice Fish.

Centering around him, within a thousand feet, he set up layer upon layer of cyan ice walls, isolating Divine Sense and visual spying.

Under the Purple Essence Divine Wood, Wu Wenping and Wang Haibo were evidently taken aback by the sudden appearance of the cyan ice walls.

"An Ice Cultivator?"

The two exchanged glances, each inwardly relieved.

Good thing they didn’t act rashly.

Otherwise, even if they could kill the opponent and seize the Celestial Horse Spirit Beast.

The three of them would still have to pay a certain price.

Shen Xuan didn’t bother with them.

He signaled the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse to boil its Demon Power within, beginning to charge at the Tier Two.

Shen Xuan personally safeguarded it.

Soon, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse’s aura stabilized, majestic and extraordinary.

More than ten days later.

On a certain night.

Under the bright moonlight.

"Whinny!"

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, originally quietly cultivating, suddenly became excited, raising its head in a long whinny.

Pure moonlight descended from the sky, falling upon the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse.

Strands of milky demon energy flowed around the horse’s body.

Sensing the demon energy inside surging and ready to burst forth, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse galloped along the lakeshore.

The dense water Spiritual Qi in Luoxia Lake gathered in clusters, enveloping the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse.

Now, the body of the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse began to mutate at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Most noticeably, a pair of snow-white wings grew on its back, stretching several feet long, feathers shining with metallic luster, strong and powerful.

Next, starting from the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and hooves, as if shedding an old skin, all turned jade white.

The fur covering its body surface gleamed, seemingly containing some profound, mysterious path of life evolution.

At a glance, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse was much more majestic than before.

It flapped its wings, taking big gulps of water Spiritual Qi and Moonlight Essence, occasionally letting out bursts of whinnying.

As if trying hard to break some shackle, or somewhat frustrated by always failing.

Shen Xuan found it amusing.

Demon Beasts breaking through is harder than it is for Human Race Cultivators, it’s not so easy to succeed!

This Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, originally docile, now also became irritable.