Chapter 260 Benefits From the West

Twelve years later.

Tianji Peak, Shi Xuan Cave.

Shi Xuan sat cross-legged on the cloud bed, the blue sword light of the Thunder Demon Subduing Sword in his hand was changing unsteadily. Suddenly, after a ripple on the sword light, the blue sword light began to slowly separate and changed into two blue sword lights, but the shaking like water waves on the two blue sword lights did not stop, but became more violent. Finally, the two blue sword lights each split into two, adding up to a total of four blue sword lights.

However, Shi Xuan had a bitter smile on his face. The splitting of the virtual and real sword light into one real and three virtual ones was the biggest gain in the past twelve years. As for the path and opportunity to achieve the golden elixir, he was still confused and had no clue. No wonder all the cultivators in the cultivation world said that the top-grade golden elixir was illusory, and opportunity, hard work, and character were indispensable, and it was out of reach.

The Taoist book says that the meeting of dragon and tiger is the meeting of spirit and energy, but my soul is clear, my thoughts are crystal clear, my true energy is condensed, lively and agile, but I still can't take the key step of attracting and embracing each other. As for what the master said about being firm, sticking to one's heart, and sticking to the road, I did it exactly, but I was still at a loss as to how far I should go.

So in this case, Shi Xuan studied swordsmanship more diligently after practicing every day, hoping to deepen the accumulation of golden elixir by practicing sword light differentiation, and even maybe directly bring opportunities, but sword light differentiation is also extremely difficult. Although Shi Xuan worked hard, he still hesitated on the differentiation of virtual and real sword light.

However, my seven innate minor magical powers, except for Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder, which was a ninth-level magic more than ten years ago, the other six were cultivated to the ninth level not long ago, and the matter of comprehending the essence and upgrading them to Taoist arts can only come slowly.

As for Shi Xuan's natal magic tools and magic tools, except for the Qianyang Green Lantern that finally reached the eighth level a few years ago and the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan that reached the sixth level, there was still no major breakthrough. After all, from the seventh level to the eighth level, even if it was a natal magic tool, it would take forty years, and the Tai Chi diagram would take another twelve years to complete.

Shi Xuan brushed off his cloud and mist fairy clothes, stood up, and prepared to go to the Tianya Haijiao Tower. One was to exchange Taoist books and jade slips as a routine to increase his accumulation, and the other was to ask Master Jiang for advice. Otherwise, it would not be a solution to continue to be clueless.

After leaving the living room, there was only the black dragon Ao Gu guarding the door of the cave in the hall. He had a long life span, and after so many years, he didn't seem to have changed much. When he saw Shi Xuan coming out, he quickly asked flatteringly: "Master, are you going to Tianshu Peak?" As for the other Taoist children, after Cangwu left, Shi Xuan did not go to the outer gate to choose because he was concentrating on cultivation.

"Yes." Shi Xuan nodded. For the past twelve years, he had been going back and forth between Tianji Peak and Tianshu Peak. He even rarely went to listen to the sermons in the Dao Temple, which was no different from seclusion. Thinking of this, Shi Xuan glanced at Black Dragon Ao Gu and said, "You have been punished to do hard labor for our sect for almost sixty years. You are not the main culprit in the incident back then. I will let you go home after I achieve the Golden Elixir." As for the matter of cutting the grass and rooting out the trouble, Black Dragon Ao Gu was not qualified to make Shi Xuan worry.

Ao Gu frowned when he heard this and said, "Master, I don't want to go home." He was afraid of Shi Xuan, but he didn't have much resentment, because first, he was shocked by Shi Xuan's strength, and second, it was not Shi Xuan who proposed to castrate it.

"What? You think I have feelings for the spirit beast guarding the cave?" Shi Xuan laughed, and he didn't expect Ao Gu to answer like this.

Ao Gu sighed first: "Even if I use my toes to think, I know that what happened back then was a great shame for the dragon clan. If I return home, even if I am not punished, I am afraid that I will never be able to make a name for myself again. I will be treated coldly, mocked, and bullied. Although life in your cave is a bit boring, it is suitable for cultivation. The disciples who come and go are willing to chat with me and do not discriminate against me." This is the truth. Shi Xuan is the guardian dragon of the soul-level cultivator, and other disciples and elders have to give him face. Besides, the black dragon Ao Gu is majestic and looks great. It is obvious that he is a divine beast. It is inevitable that those disciples like him.

"Moreover, I have heard stories handed down from the clan since I was a child. In ancient times, many real dragons were used as mounts, cave and mountain guardian spirit beasts, and cart-pulling spirit beasts by real people and real immortals, so that they could get opportunities and become dragon kings. I think you are a natural talent, and you will definitely become a primordial spirit in the future. Maybe you can take me with you then." Ao Gu looked at Shi Xuan flatteringly. This was the truth. If Shi Xuan got some top-grade skills suitable for him, maybe he would teach him a thing or two. Most of the 72 Dragon Clan skills and higher-level skills came from this. Many of the rest were the methods of ritual instruments and refining that the real immortals and even the Taoist ancestors derived for their pets.

Shi Xuan smiled and said, "You are thoughtful. Let's put it this way. You have been guarding the cave for me for almost a decade. Even if you have no merit, you have worked hard. When I achieve the golden elixir, I will give you the elixir to repair the damage to your limbs."

Ao Gu was overjoyed, and the huge dragon head repeatedly tapped the ground: "Thank you for your mercy, thank you for your mercy."

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Shi Xuan took the breeze to the Tianya Haijiao Tower. Before he entered, he heard some Qi-inducing disciples whispering in his consciousness.

"Li Feng, do you think that this time when Master Lingqing achieves the middle-grade golden elixir, will he snatch the position of the first seat from Master Hong?" A charming female voice asked. It seems that when she came to exchange the jade slips, she happened to meet a familiar companion guarding the Tianya Haijiao Tower, so she chatted about the affairs of the sect.

Lingqing entered the golden elixir stage five days ago. He is already over three hundred years old. Even if he has taken elixirs that extend his life for a period of sixty years, but counting the lifespan lost due to serious injuries or exercises that stimulate his potential, he However, he no longer had the confidence and time to continue to attack the high-grade golden elixir, and finally took the Nine-turn Nine-Returning Jade Liquid Divine Elixir to advance. Moreover, he has also become a counterexample in the minds of many Penglai sect monks, that is, if you cannot achieve a high-grade golden elixir within thirty to seventy years after the soul is perfected, then you should not continue to attack, so as not to waste your time.

A rough male voice sounded: "Definitely not. We are all middle-grade golden elixirs. My uncle, Master Lingqing, has more than ten years of practice less than my uncle Hong. There is still a gap in terms of cultivation level and strength." ”

Another clear female voice chuckled and said: "Speaking of which, Uncle Shi lives in seclusion and rarely sees people. It is said that you can only meet him in this corner of the world."

The pretty female voice sighed: "Uncle Shi is also pitiful. It had only been 20 years since his soul was perfected at that time. It was impossible for him to achieve the golden elixir. The sect's rules are really unkind!"

"Ling'er, you are right. Apart from the time spent practicing Taoism, Uncle Shi is far superior to Uncle Hong in terms of talent and strength. Hey, everyone says that if they had started practicing Taoism in the same year, Uncle Shi would have achieved great success long ago. A top-grade golden elixir." The clear female voice echoed. It seems that most of the disciples in the sect agree with and sympathize with Shi Xuan, because his strength has long been recognized, and now it is tinged with tragedy.

"Isn't it? Even in the ancient times, when monsters and geniuses were rampant, the time it took for their souls to reach perfection and advance to the golden elixir was not less than twenty-six years, and it was generally thirty or forty years." The charming female voice seemed to be very charming. indignant.

The disciple named Li Feng coughed and said, "I remember that he achieved the golden elixir within ten years."

The crisp female voice sneered: "Then Li Feng, why don't you make it clear? That person was the real Yang Shen who was sent to be reincarnated by the powerful immortal after he failed to escape the tribulation."

Li Feng smiled awkwardly and hurriedly changed the subject: "Twelve years have passed, and it has been thirty-two years since Uncle Shi's soul was perfected. How long do you think it will take for him to achieve a high-grade golden elixir?"

"Well, in three to five years at most, Uncle Shi will achieve a top-grade golden elixir!" The disciple named Ling'er said firmly in a charming voice.

The crisp female voice was a little hesitant: "I think it will take another seven or eight years." After all, more than ten years have passed, and Uncle Shi has not shown the slightest sign that he is about to achieve the golden elixir.

Li Feng said with a bit of regret: "In my opinion, Uncle Shi should have been able to achieve the golden elixir in thirty-three or four years. However, due to the blows in the previous years, I am afraid it will have some impact. It will probably take two more years." It takes thirty years to advance.”

Ling'er said disdainfully: "How about we make a bet and see who is right."

Hearing this, Shi Xuan sighed and walked in. Inside, a girl in a green dress and an apricot red shirt was chatting with the tall male disciple on duty. The male disciple saw Shi Xuan coming. , his face changed, and he shouted loudly: "Hello, Uncle Shi!"

The girls in green dresses and apricot red shirts quickly turned their heads, all looking youthful and pretty, and murmured: "Hello, Uncle Shi."

Shi Xuan smiled and nodded at them, and then walked directly to the second floor.

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Jiang Zhenren's appearance has changed a lot compared to before the catastrophe. Although he still has white beard and white hair, he no longer looks decrepit. Instead, he has a childish face and a energetic look.

"Haha, Mr. Shi, what do you want from the old man?" Jiang Zhenren asked with a relaxed smile when he saw Shi Xuan coming up.

Shi Xuan first said hello, and then said politely: "Master, why didn't you restore your appearance after you passed the catastrophe?" The aging of Master Yuanshen's appearance is only related to his state of mind.

Jiang Zhenren shook his head and said with a smile: "Why bother? The old Taoist is already used to this. Okay, if you have anything to say, just say it, no need to beat around the bush."

Shi Xuan smiled awkwardly, hurriedly explained his intention, and finally concluded: "Disciple is really confused and doesn't know what to do? Please give me some advice from the real person."

"Haha, Mr. Shi, Mr. Shi, I thought you would lose your composure and ask this question a few years ago. I didn't expect you to be able to calm down and think about it." Jiang Zhenren pointed at Shi Xuan and laughed heartily, wondering about Shi Xuan's intention. He seems to have been prepared for it, "I know where your problem is, but it's useless to tell you. To borrow a Buddhist saying that I heard when I traveled to other worlds, "The drums in the evening and the bells in the morning wake up the rich and famous in the world." You You need to find the evening drum and morning bell in the fog to see your own path clearly."

"How to find it?" Shi Xuan asked hesitantly.

Master Jiang touched his white beard: "A few years ago, the old Taoist made a prediction for you and made a calculation, which is four words: 'Benefit lies in the west'."

"The advantage lies in the west..." Shi Xuan chewed these four words over and over in his heart.