Cinnabar, Talisman Paper, as well as his control over Thunder Spiritual Power, were all fine.

The problem lies with the Talisman Brush.

The current Talisman Brush in his hand was still made with Thunder Crystal Bamboo back in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

It's merely Tier Two Middle Grade.

Using it to create the "Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman" is somewhat strenuous.

"Thus, I need a better specialized Thunder Talisman Brush."

Shen Xuan silently mused in his heart.

He has two segments of excellent Thunder Sound Bamboo in his possession.

Previously, Scholar Qianzhu gifted him one segment, which he transplanted into the Spirit Plant Garden.

Later, he purchased another segment from Scholar Qianzhu, with a high quality of over four hundred and fifty years, a Tier Two Top Grade.

Creating a Thunder Talisman Brush using four hundred and fifty-year-old Thunder Sound Bamboo for the brush shaft, combined with the fur of a high-tier Thunder attribute Demon Beast for the brush tip, would produce at least a Tier Two Top Grade,

or even a Tier Two Top Grade brush.

However, crafting such a high-quality Thunder Talisman Brush is considerably difficult.

He would have to enlist the help of one of the top three late-stage Foundation Establishment direct disciples of Master Yuyang from the Artifact Refining Hall to be assured.

Considering the relationship between Little Gu Feng and Jade Sun Peak.

Going to the Artifact Refining Hall, they would most likely decline.

If they don't chase him out, it'd be considered courteous.

The High Tier Artifact Refiners at the Artifact Refining Hall have no obligation to refine artifacts for fellow sect cultivators.

They primarily undertake sect tasks.

Shen Xuan walked out of the Practice Room.

Dawn was breaking and the morning glow was brilliant.

He strolled to the Spirit Pool beside.

It was something he had spent a fortune building.

It covers ten acres, with an underground river leading to Fairy Lake at the bottom of the pool, bordered by five acres of low-tier Spirit Grass Field.

On the Spirit Grass Field, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, asleep and lying down, suddenly awoke.

Seeing Shen Xuan approaching, it happily soared with clouds and mist towards him.

It has lived with Shen Xuan for over ten years.

At ten-odd years old, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse's body has already surpassed that of a mature divine steed, with realm cultivation reaching Tier One Upper Grade.

This speed is quite fast.

The main reason is that Shen Xuan regularly imbues it with a thread of refined Water Spiritual Power.

Besides, the former Rain Listening Pavilion and the current Shuiyue Residence provide it with comfort and security.

Thus, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse has grown and developed rapidly.

Its temperament is also very lively.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse came beside Shen Xuan.

Affectionately rubbing its neck against him.

"I understand!"

Shen Xuan pats its head, smiling indulgently.

Then, he transfers a thread of Water Spiritual Power into its Dantian.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse excitedly raised a hoof to leap.

Showing off its undeveloped pair of wings with pride.

"Go play!"

Shen Xuan waved his hand.

Watching the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse run carefree and leisurely, he felt a vague hint of envy.

Then, he pinched a spell with his fingers and cast "Water Control Technique" to find the Vast Sea Spirit Clam in the Spirit Pool.

He had extracted the Essence Blood of the Vast Sea Spirit Clam many times, and its effects had gradually diminished.

Not only were the Dao Rhyme Points sparse.

The enhancement towards "Water Spirit Absorption" has also become minimal.

Thus, Shen Xuan had not extracted its Essence Blood for quite some time.

Now, the Vast Sea Spirit Clam has developed some wisdom.

It opened its shell, showing goodwill to Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan looked speechlessly at the Vast Sea Spirit Clam in front of him.

Living a pampered life, it had gotten ridiculously fat.

"This can't go on!"

This time, Shen Xuan did not hold back.

He extracted ten liters of its Essence Blood without hesitation.

For the Vast Sea Spirit Clam, which stretches four to five yards long, it's not much, less than half a percent.

It has no impact on its development.

Shen Xuan took out three fragments of Vast Sea Spirit Pearl.

Implanted them into the abdomen of the Vast Sea Spirit Clam.

The Vast Sea Spirit Clam, stimulated, secreted a lot of Spiritual Liquid, encasing the fragments of Vast Sea Spirit Pearl layer by layer.

"This is for your own good!"

Shen Xuan chuckled as he patted the shell and returned it to the Spirit Pool.

Leaving the Spirit Pool.

Shen Xuan left Shuiyue Residence and went directly to the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

He is now Master Gu Feng's direct disciple.

Enjoying the results of what he sowed.

Offering large furnace alchemy, aiding the Wu sisters, helping Gu Jinqin earn Spirit Stones, these are all things he should do as Master Gu Feng's direct disciple.

When encountering difficulties, he could seek assistance from his master.

Rather than foolishly negotiating with the Artifact Refining Hall by himself.

In Shen Xuan's eyes, things that seemed extremely difficult.

For masters like the Core Formation True Masters, it's merely a trivial matter.

Within the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

"A Tier Two Top Grade Thunder Talisman Brush?"

Master Gu Feng expressed mild surprise upon hearing Shen Xuan's request.

She knows Shen Xuan excels at crafting Thunder Talismans.

He inherited the Thunder Talisman legacy from the Su Family of Feiyun Mountain.

Logically, Shen Xuan's skill in Thunder Talismans is extremely rare.

Even in Celestial Thunder Peak, only a handful can create Thunder Talismans.

"Master, I'm practicing the sect's 'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman.' The quality of the existing Thunder Talisman Brush is slightly inferior, affecting the talisman success rate."

Shen Xuan politely said.

"'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman'?"

Master Gu Feng, being somewhat of a slow learner, had a mind block.

"I remember, aren't you skilled in the 'Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman'? Why do you practice the 'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman'?"

The question was asked!

Leaving Shen Xuan unable to find an appropriate answer immediately.

Looking at Shen Xuan's speechless face.

Master Gu Feng finally came to her senses.

"I muddled! I forgot you just broke through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!"

Having broken through, naturally, he wouldn't want to stagnate.

After advancing to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, practicing higher-grade Thunder Talismans is a natural progression for a talented Talisman Master like Shen Xuan.

"The 'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman'. Hmm, I've heard it's quite challenging. In the sect, only Celestial Thunder True Master and his direct disciple can do it."

"Shen Xuan, can you truly master it?"

Shen Xuan took out two freshly made "Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talismans," respectfully presenting them.

"These talismans were made by you?"

Master Gu Feng was taken aback.

Previously, she had attempted Pill Talisman Array.

The numerous tragic outcomes all proved that she had no talent in these mainstream cultivation techniques.

But this casually accepted disciple was a genuine Talisman Master.

Still a top-grade Talisman Master capable of crafting Tier Two Middle Grade Thunder Talismans?

This shattered her preconceived notions about Shen Xuan.

"What's the Talisman Success Rate?"

"Fifteen percent."

Shen Xuan slightly held back.

After all, just practicing the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] for three months and achieving a twenty percent success rate is truly astonishing.

"Fifteen percent? That high?"

Master Gu Feng couldn't help but exclaim.

"If you used a better Thunder Talisman Brush and focused on cultivation for two to three years, could the success rate improve to twenty-five percent?"

Twenty-five percent is the passing line for a Thunder Talisman Master.

"Reporting to Master, all laws return to one. The [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] is similar to the [Divine Thunder Talisman]. I believe a twenty-five percent success rate is just a matter of time."

Master Gu Feng was silent for a moment.

After a while, she sighed softly.

"Shen Xuan."

"Disciple is here."

"The Thunder Talisman Brush is a minor issue, you don't need to worry. I will definitely secure one for you."

"Disciple thanks Master."

Shen Xuan bowed deeply.

Master Gu Feng has average skills but is quite decent as a person.

"A few days ago, Brother Ling Xiao told me that the Golden Core True Master from Medicine God Valley will soon visit our Sect."

"During this time, do not leave the Sect."

"Yes, disciple promises not to leave the Sect during this time."

Master Gu Feng thought for a moment.

"It's best not to leave Little Gu Feng."

"Yes, disciple will not leave Little Gu Feng."

"Forget it! Why don't you just retreat in Shuiyue Residence!"

"Yes, disciple will retreat in Shuiyue Residence, not seeing anyone except Master and the fellow senior and junior sisters."

Master Gu Feng sighed, "Sorry for the inconvenience."

Shen Xuan replied solemnly, "Master, your words weigh heavily. The Sect and Master are looking out for disciple."

"It's good that you understand."

Master Gu Feng's voice carried a hint of concern.

"Brother Changsheng personally led the Giant Furnace Refining and achieved major success. However, this can't be hidden from Medicine God Valley."

"A few days ago, a Pill Master from the Alchemy Hall involved in this went missing."

"It's very likely a covert agent from Medicine God Valley."

Shen Xuan naturally understood.

When he presented the Giant Furnace Refining method, he had predicted the subsequent situation.

Some benefit, while others suffer.

The Cyan Cloud Sect and the sect families cultivating spirit medicine benefited.

Those who suffered were Medicine God Valley, one of Song Country's seven Sects, and the numerous independent Pill Masters.

The price of medicinal ingredients soared, skyrocketing by seventy percent.

Additionally, the Spirit Gathering Pill's price dropped by five percent.

The profit from Medicine God Valley's Spirit Gathering Pill collapsed drastically.

The Spirit Gathering Pill is the most commonly used spiritual pill for cultivators at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

It's also the top selling.

Moreover, it's not just that.

The True Essence Pill for the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, the Solid Spirit Pill for the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, and even the Foundation Establishment Pill used for Breaking Tier could potentially be refined through Cyan Cloud Sect's Giant Furnace method.

It's safe to say, the Giant Furnace Refining method from Cyan Cloud Sect has thoroughly undermined the foundations of Medicine God Valley.

Shen Xuan speculated.

The next step.

Medicine God Valley and Cyan Cloud Sect should first enter negotiations.

At first, they definitely won't come to an agreement.

Though it may not lead to a full-scale conflict.

It's highly likely they'll impose mutual blockades.

Until each side suffers losses and both feel inclined to cease, under the mediation of a powerful cultivation force, they'll agree to ceasefire and collaborate.

Regardless.

It's certain that Cyan Cloud Sect will secure some benefits.

As the instigator, Shen Xuan.

It's best to stay hidden.

Avoid the storm between the Sects.

Shen Xuan has the Essence Blood of the Chameleon Water Lizard and Four-Eared Long-Tongued Macaque.

Two cultivation shops also separately acquired the Essence Blood of the Deep Sea Octopus and Emperor Demon Crab.

Additionally, Scholar Qianzhu continuously provides Cinnabar Paper Talismans.

Sufficient for him to cultivate in seclusion for several years.

Estimate, within three to five years, the conflict between Cyan Cloud Sect and Medicine God Valley would have subsided.

After all, the Profound Celestial Sect, the leader of Song Country's seven Sects, won't idly watch as two Daoist Sects within the country are antagonistically divided.

In the short term, Shen Xuan doesn't plan to promote industrialization in the cultivation realm.

Unless he possesses sufficient strength.

Estimate upon reaching Core Formation.

Industrialization can only be implemented effectively by major sects.

Like Giant Furnace Refining.

Understanding its principles, Cyan Cloud Sect mobilizes personnel from Alchemy Hall, Array Hall, Artifact Refining Hall, optimizing and expanding.

Refining effects surpass even Little Gu Feng.

The more industrialized, the more cultivation resources the Sect consumes, and the more profits high-tier cultivators gain.

The most populous lower-class loose cultivators find life increasingly difficult.

The exacerbation of contradictions and conflicts results in lower-class loose cultivators growing more opposed to Sects and families, likely leaning towards Demon Sect.

Potentially triggering a true war between Daoist Sect and Demon Sect.

This is what Shen Xuan doesn't wish to see.

Without sufficient power, unable to control the overall situation.

Shen Xuan won't vigorously promote industrialization.

He's born from a loose cultivator, fully aware of the Profound Origin Continent's current situation.

Resources are scarce, social classes rigidly structured, the largest group being loose cultivators faces increasing hardships.

He intends to leave them a way to survive.

...

Ten days later.

Shen Xuan finished cultivation and walked out of the Practice Room.

Suddenly felt something.

He looked up.

In the depths of the sky, on the horizon, a massive spaceship roared forth.

This spaceship, over a hundred zhang in length, bristling with various array patterns, spiritual light dazzling, impressively grand.

"Spiritual Artifact?"

Shen Xuan pondered to himself.

Such grandeur indicates the visit of the Golden Core True Master from Medicine God Valley.

Shen Xuan gazed at Medicine God Valley's spiritual artifact spaceship, which hasn't landed for a long time.

Instead, it continued roaring above Cyan Cloud Sect.

Shen Xuan is well aware.

The Golden Core True Master on the spaceship from Medicine God Valley is intimidating Cyan Cloud Sect.

The visitor harbors ill intentions!

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