Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 967: Chapter 705: Open Attacks and Hidden Ambushes

Shen Xuan portrayed a pitiful cultivator, forced to leave his homeland, with heartfelt emotion.

In terms of acting, he was at an award-winning level.

The three True Monarchs were all taken aback and exchanged glances.

They knew Shen Xuan was exaggerating.

Evidently, both sides were willing to trade.

Now it was a matter of bargaining chips.

In the eyes of the three, Shen Xuan was making outrageous demands.

However, the new Tier Two puppets indeed proved extremely valuable on the battlefield against demon beasts.

Yet, the production of the Thunder Spirit Pearls constrained the scale of the new Tier Two puppets.

After a while, True Monarch Red Lotus lightly coughed and spoke gently, "We understand Fellow Daoist Profound Ice’s difficulties. It is natural to be cautious when it concerns one’s path and homeland. Fellow Daoist, feel free to speak candidly; besides the Nascent Soul Pill, what else do you wish for? If it’s within my capability, everything is negotiable."

Shen Xuan was waiting for these words.

"If Fellow Daoist Profound Ice had a piece of Divine Power Realm armor to protect himself, it would increase his chances of survival."

Shen Xuan offered his price.

This time, the three did not refute him.

A piece of Tier Four Divine Power Realm armor is indeed precious, but compared to a Nascent Soul Pill that could create a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it’s ultimately less valuable.

Moreover, there was stock in the Bright Flame Sect.

Qin Country’s cultivators have long fought against the physically powerful Southern Wilderness Demon Race, and any Nascent Soul True Monarch with the means would almost certainly also cultivate a body refining technique to strengthen their flesh body to the Divine Power Realm level, to hold their own in close combat.

These three were evidently among them.

For them, a powerful protective armor is the icing on the cake, rather than a necessity.

Finally, Celestial Mist True Monarch slowly nodded.

True Monarch Red Lotus flicked his sleeve, and a stream of crimson-gold light flew out from his waist storage pouch, suspending in front of Shen Xuan.

The stream of light dissipated, revealing a piece of armor.

The armor had a dark golden hue, with a molten gold-like liquid sheen slowly flowing over its surface.

Layers of scales overlapped, each faintly resembling a flood dragon, with edges adorned by subtle red flame patterns, seemingly containing divine flame.

A heavy, scorching aura, accompanied by a faint flood dragon pressure, quietly permeated the air.

Flowing Gold Flood Dragon Flame Armor.

"This armor was left by a True Monarch of our sect’s ancestors."

True Monarch Red Lotus said solemnly, "It is forged using scales of a Tier Four Crimson Scale Flood Dragon, supplemented with ten-thousand-year Frost Gold Marrow and Earth Core Fire Essence materials. It is both offensive and defensive, especially adept at fire techniques. There remains a trace of flood dragon’s spirit within, which can be activated in emergencies to unleash the ’Flood Dragon Flame Body Protection’ divine power."

Shen Xuan reached out gently, his divine sense sweeping over it.

The armor’s aura was magnificent, echoing the Nine Revolutions Fiery Sun Technique he cultivated, matching its attributes.

Evidently, True Monarch Red Lotus had done his homework and was well-prepared.

Shen Xuan knew this very well.

"So be it, given the situation, it can only be like this."

With that, he also retrieved a pale cyan jade scroll he had prepared long ago.

True Monarch Red Lotus took it, and his divine sense immersed into it.

Soon, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, then his expression returned to normal as he passed the jade scroll to Celestial Mist True Monarch.

The investigation took longer for Celestial Mist True Monarch, his face as calm as still water.

This transaction was thus settled.

On the surface, the Spirit Control Sect and Bright Flame Sect exchanged stock armor to obtain the key secret technique for building a puppet army, seemingly gaining an advantage.

Shen Xuan’s actions seemed remarkably like "selling cheap".

However, Shen Xuan’s heart was clear and undisturbed.

"Some sacrifices for the greater good of the Human Race are indeed worthwhile."

Shen Xuan gently stroked the armor shimmering with dark gold and crimson flames.

Inside the armor, the dormant flood dragon spirit seemed to sense the breath of its new master, gently trembling.

...

Shen Xuan stored away the Flowing Gold Flood Dragon Flame Armor and bowed to take his leave.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, wait."

Celestial Mist True Monarch suddenly spoke, a slight smile on his face.

Shen Xuan’s heart tensed, "Celestial Mist True Monarch, what more do you wish to instruct?"

"Would Fellow Daoist be willing to honor us by joining our Spirit Control Sect as an Honored Guest Elder?"

Celestial Mist True Monarch’s tone was sincere.

"The spirit vein grounds and resource foundations of our Spirit Control Sect surpass those of Bright Flame Sect. Fellow Daoist must feel somewhat constrained here."

Spirit Control Sect was recruiting.

Shen Xuan bowed slightly, "Celestial Mist True Monarch, I am deeply grateful for your kindness. However, I have just arrived in Qin Country and am fortunate to have been sheltered by True Monarch Red Lotus, finally settling in Bright Flame Sect. May I consider this matter a little longer and discuss it in the future?"

Spirit Control Sect, one of the five major sects in Qin Country, was rumored to be overseen by a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch.

The waters ran deep there; how could he easily get involved and bind himself?

Celestial Mist True Monarch’s smile remained unchanged, his gaze deepened: "Fellow Daoist, have you lost interest in the Nascent Soul Pill? If you join our sect, treated as a direct disciple, accumulating achievements to exchange for the Nascent Soul Pill would be much smoother than outside."

Nascent Soul Pill!

This bait was indeed tempting.

Shen Xuan’s expression remained unchanged, shaking his head with a hint of apology: "This matter doesn’t need to be rushed. Fellow Daoist Profound Ice still has over a hundred years before reaching Golden Core Perfection. At the moment, I dare not aim too high."

His tone was calm, but his attitude was as firm as a rock, leaving no room for negotiation.

Celestial Mist True Monarch stared at him for a long time, a trace of regret in his eyes.

Finally, he nodded, "So be it; I will not force it any further. Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, feel free."

"Thank you, Celestial Mist True Monarch, for your understanding."

Shen Xuan bowed once more, turned, and left, his steps steady and his back straight.

Until his figure completely vanished at the end of the cave mansion passage.

The cave mansion was silent for a moment.

Celestial Mist True Monarch lightly waved his sleeve, and a faint cyan light curtain silently descended, enveloping the three.

The light curtain rippled gently, blocking all sound and prying eyes.

"This one, indeed has a subtle and slippery mind."

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