Chapter 450: Sea Dragon Girl of the East Sea

Generally speaking, the attacking power of talismans is far inferior to magical treasures of the same tier.

If they can reach twenty percent efficiency, that would be considered quite good.

The Ice Talisman is a special attribute talisman, slightly stronger than ordinary talismans.

But compared to the Spiritual Flag in Xu Ningyu’s hand, it is far inferior.

However, Shen Xuan formed a talisman array with one hundred and eight Ice Talismans, triggering them simultaneously.

The amplified power had a burst impact that increased the damage dozens of times.

The divine eagle and giant python conjured by the Spiritual Flag couldn’t withstand it.

In the next moment, both the divine eagle and giant python disintegrated, vanishing into the surrounding space.

Xu Ningyu’s divine soul suffered a backlash, his face pale as paper, spitting out a stream of fresh blood.

"You..."

Xu Ningyu stared at Shen Xuan, unable to believe it.

A mere Loose Cultivator Talisman Master at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment actually mastered such a lethal ice talisman array, instantly destroying the divine eagle and giant python conjured by his Spiritual Flag.

Although these were formed by Spiritual Power, he still needed to use the power of the divine soul to control them.

When they were destroyed, Xu Ningyu also suffered injuries from the backlash.

Moreover, the divine eagle Spiritual Flag was originally his Lifebound Magical Treasure.

It was damaged as well, affecting his divine soul.

Beside him, Mu Ling’Er was stunned.

She stopped channeling Spiritual Power into the talisman treasure.

Xu Ningyu’s Spiritual Flag treasure was dim, visibly damaged, not useful for a short time.

There was no need to further activate the talisman treasure.

"How daring!"

Xu Ningyu said viciously.

The Spiritual Energy Cannons on the spaceship all turned downwards, ominously locking onto Shen Xuan.

"Friend Xu, don’t be angry. Immortal Mu ordered it, I had no choice!"

Shen Xuan hurriedly defended.

His face was ashen, unsure what to do.

"You dare!"

Mu Ling’Er directly stood in front of Shen Xuan.

On the other side.

Xu Ningzhong threw off Pill Master Zheng, quickly fleeing and arriving.

"Seventh Brother, are you alright?"

"I’m fine. Just the divine eagle Spiritual Flag is damaged; it’s hard to swallow this anger."

Xu Ningyu stared at Shen Xuan, burning with rage.

"Mu Ling’Er, step aside!"

Xu Ningyu still dared not order the spaceship to bombard Mu Ling’Er.

"If anything happens to me, the ancestor won’t spare you!"

At this time, Pill Master Zheng also arrived, standing three zhang away from Shen Xuan’s side.

This distance allowed him to escape the bombardment of the Spiritual Energy Cannons.

Pill Master Zheng looked at Shen Xuan meaningfully.

His heart wavered.

He had been entrusted by an old friend to protect Mu Ling’Er.

But such protection has its limits.

It’s impossible to plunge forward knowing it’s a life-threatening situation.

Shen Xuan was sweating coldly, looking frightened.

But in his heart, he had made a decision.

If Xu Ningyu really gave the order to fire the spaceship cannons.

No one on the Xu family spaceship would return home.

All would perish here.

At worst, he would assume another identity and find a new place to stay.

In Shen Xuan’s view, Xu Ningyu ultimately dared not fire the cannons.

For whatever reason, killing an unmarried fiancee.

Or Mu Family’s array prodigy.

The Mu Family would certainly not let it go.

The Mu and Xu families would tear each other apart.

As they were stalemated.

Mu Ling’Er suddenly cheered.

"Dragon Girl, Ling’er is here!"

In their sight, a pirate warship flew up from the sea’s edge beside the island, straight to a ten zhang distance before everyone to land.

Two Evil Cultivators, one tall and one short, surrounded a swordsman with elegant features, a radiant young lord in white, strolling leisurely.

Shen Xuan glanced at the young lord in white, his gaze falling on the jade bone folding fan in her hand.

"Upper Grade Magical Treasure!"

Shen Xuan felt a shock inside.

This white-clad young lord in disguise as a man was not old, estimated to be around forty, unexpectedly at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

The fan’s bone, as white as jade, one doesn’t know which Tier Two Upper Grade Demon Beast’s main bone it is.

Seeing the relaxed posture of shaking the fan by the young lord, her Spiritual Power and that jade bone folding fan become one.

Clearly, she had fully refined the jade bone folding fan, able to master it freely.

"In the Sea of Stars, there are hidden talents. A forty-year-old female cultivator at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment is rare even in famous sects."

Shen Xuan contemplated.

Anyway, he had never seen such an individual in Cyan Cloud Sect.

As for her handsome appearance, stunning, gender indistinguishable, it counted for little.

"I’ll give you ten breaths."

"Xu Ningyu, Xu Ningzhong, take your people and leave!"

"Otherwise, you’ll die."

The young lord in white said disdainfully.

Xu Ningyu, his anger overwhelming, was about to retort.

Beside him, Xu Ningzhong covered his brother’s mouth.

"Sea Dragon Girl, we’ll leave now!"

After speaking, regardless of Xu Ningyu’s outrage, he dragged him into the Xu family spaceship.

A few breaths later, the spaceship activated, heading in the direction of Zhenyi Sect.

Everyone could see that although Xu Ningyu was angry and struggled, he was only acting, retreating with Xu Ningzhong.

Clearly, they were aware of the young lord in white’s identity, not daring to confront her openly.

"Dragon Girl, why didn’t you come sooner!"

Mu Ling’Er put away the talisman treasure, complaining.

"Had some matters on hand, delayed me a bit."

Sea Dragon Girl smiled.

Her gaze fell on Shen Xuan.

"Great skills, Talisman Master Shen!"

Shen Xuan quickly waved his hand: "I don’t deserve the praise of Sea Immortal!"

"Just some minor skills. This flying ice talisman array was guided by Immortal Mu."

"Is that so?"

Sea Dragon Girl looked at Mu Ling’Er.

Mu Ling’Er was slightly startled, but quickly nodded heavily.

"His Array Dao was taught by Ling’er. Dragon Girl, did Ling’er teach well?"

"Very well."

Sea Dragon Girl smiled.

Pill Master Zheng still harbored lingering fears, stepping up to suggest: "Dragon Girl, Ling’er, Talisman Master Shen, should we return to the island to chat?"

"Please wait a moment, Pill Master Zheng."

Sea Dragon Girl said to Shen Xuan: "Talisman Master Shen, don’t call me Sea Immortal, I’m not used to it. My friends all call me Dragon Girl."

"Alright. Talisman Master Shen Fei, greetings to Dragon Girl."

Shen Xuan followed respectfully.

"Talisman Master Shen, I also have some knowledge of talisman making. Can you teach me your flying ice talisman array?"

"Don’t worry, I won’t let you suffer a loss. Feel free to state any conditions!"

...

Spring Wind Island.

Pill Master Zheng’s Cave Mansion.

Backyard.

The jade table was filled with spirit wine and spirit vegetables.

Pill Master Zheng, Sea Dragon Girl, Mu Ling’Er, and Shen Xuan sat facing each other.

Sea Dragon Girl had her subordinates return and accompanied them to Chunfeng Island.

The purpose was simple.

To have Shen Xuan teach her to make Ice Talismans and to control the Flying Talisman Ice Array.

On Fengqi Island, Shen Xuan openly stated that making Ice Talismans requires proficient operation of Ice Spiritual Power.

Sea Dragon Girl immediately circulated her spiritual power and condensed an Ice Sword.

Though its appearance was somewhat ugly.

It was indeed Ice Spiritual Power.

"So, can I make Ice Talismans?"

Sea Dragon Girl’s eyes were burning with eagerness.

Shen Xuan asked, "Dragon Girl, do you know any Ice Techniques?"

"I know a little."

"Show me."

Sea Dragon Girl formed a seal and cast spells, employing Ice Shield Technique, Ice Arrow Technique, and Ice Blade Technique in succession.

Shen Xuan nodded after watching.

"Indeed, these are Ice Techniques. However, they are not smooth; there’s a slight stagnation in the spiritual power conversion."

"My Ice Techniques have a restriction and cannot be taught privately."

"If the Dragon Girl wishes to practice making Ice Talismans, could you let me see the Ice Technique you’ve been practicing?"

"Perhaps I can spot the points of stagnation in the Dragon Girl’s practice."

Shen Xuan did not place a high regard on Ice Talisman creation.

Even the Flying Talisman Ice Array was rather mediocre.

It was merely used to conceal his identity.

With his current strength, the Flying Talisman Ice Array was not very useful.

"Alright!"

Sea Dragon Girl readily brought out the Ice Technique she practiced.

[Frigid Water Ice Technique].

With a scan of his Divine Sense, Shen Xuan could tell that the grade of this Ice Technique was ordinary.

Far inferior to his [True Ice Heart Technique].

[True Ice Heart Technique] was a sect inheritance that he naturally wouldn’t easily share.

Shen Xuan took the [Frigid Water Ice Technique] and asked the Sea Dragon Girl to give him some time to study it.

Sea Dragon Girl gladly agreed.

Thus, she also came to Chunfeng Island and temporarily resided in Mu Ling’Er’s cave mansion.

The four of them rarely gathered together, drinking and enjoying themselves.

Mu Ling’Er removed her thin veil, repeatedly provoking Shen Xuan, challenging him to drinking contests.

Shen Xuan talked and laughed calmly, refusing none.

No matter how much Mu Ling’Er toasted, he accepted it all.

Seeing that she couldn’t make Shen Xuan drunk, Mu Ling’Er coquettishly begged Sea Dragon Girl for assistance.

Sea Dragon Girl was more reserved in front of Shen Xuan.

She only toasted three cups of spirit wine and stopped.

"Ling’Er, on such a beautiful day, why insist on getting drunk?"

Sea Dragon Girl advised.

Mu Ling’Er had no choice but to stop.

The four began to discuss cultivation and dao.

Pill Master Zheng started, explaining Alchemy Dao.

From Alchemy Dao, he extended to daily cultivation practices.

Mu Ling’Er spoke about some methods of breaking through arrays.

When it was Shen Xuan’s turn.

He glanced at Sea Dragon Girl.

And began to expound on the cultivation of Ice Techniques.

Focusing on how Water Spiritual Power is transformed into Ice Spiritual Power.

Sea Dragon Girl’s eyes sparkled, listening with rapt attention.

These were Shen Xuan’s personal insights while cultivating the [True Ice Heart Technique].

Though not an official inheritance.

They were valuable words for an Ice Cultivator.

Upon hearing it, Sea Dragon Girl felt enlightened, as if a sudden revelation had cleared her meridians.

"I’m just offering a humble contribution!"

Shen Xuan finally stopped.

Sea Dragon Girl was left wanting more.

"Master Shen, that was excellent! Which sect do you belong to? If I were to seek apprenticeship, would they accept me?"

Shen Xuan coughed.

What a joke!

Your grandfather is the most notorious Pirate Cultivator in the Star Sea, the Sea Dragon King.

Even the prestigious Daoist Sects wouldn’t take you in.

Sea Dragon Girl smiled, "I knew it would be like this."

"Dragon Girl, don’t joke about this. Your grandfather is a Fake Pill True Master."

Shen Xuan said seriously.

"He is he, and I am me!"

Even though she said that.

Everyone present knew that Sea Dragon Girl couldn’t sever ties with the Sea Dragon King.

Sea Dragon King had only this one direct descendant.

Even if Sea Dragon Girl wanted to join a sect, the Sea Dragon King wouldn’t agree.

To prevent others from controlling her to threaten the Sea Dragon King.

It was Sea Dragon Girl’s turn.

She explained the pirate forces in the Star Sea.

Their respective leaders, strengths, fleets, and so on.

No matter which, they all had to follow the orders of the Sea Dragon King.

This banquet lasted until dawn.

Many years later, Sea Dragon Girl still remembered that handsome and dashing cultivator in a blue robe, radiating charisma as he explained Ice Techniques.

...

Sea Dragon Girl stayed on Chunfeng Island for three months.

Shen Xuan referenced the [Frigid Water Ice Technique] and guided her in ice technique cultivation.

Especially the step of condensing Spirit Water into ice, which became much smoother after Shen Xuan’s guidance.

Afterward, Sea Dragon Girl’s progress in making Ice Talismans was remarkable.

She was originally a Tier Two Talisman Master.

Previously, she had also attempted to make Ice Talismans.

But her internal Ice Spiritual Power operated sluggishly, resulting in a very low Talisman Success Rate.

With Shen Xuan’s guidance, her progress soared.

After three months, the success rate reached twenty percent.

The rest would rely on experience gathering.

Before parting, Shen Xuan inscribed the method of controlling the Flying Talisman Ice Array on a Jade Scroll and gifted it to Sea Dragon Girl.

"Dragon Girl, with your current ice technique skills, you can’t yet control a large Flying Talisman Ice Array. You can follow this method and start practicing with nine Ice Talismans."

"Once you’re proficient with Ice Techniques, you will naturally be able to use it freely."

Sea Dragon Girl accepted it with a smile.

She took out a token and slipped it into Shen Xuan’s hand.

"Master Shen, this is my grandfather’s token. It may not be worth much elsewhere, but it can be useful in the Star Sea."

Beside her, the accompanying Mu Ling’Er showed a face full of anger.

"Dragon Girl, I don’t even have a Dragon King token!"

Sea Dragon Girl laughed and said, "Ling’Er, I only have this one."

"Master Shen is a great person. Ling’Er, you should cherish him well."

Sea Dragon Girl’s final words before parting made Mu Ling’Er’s cheeks blush with embarrassment.

Shen Xuan pretended not to hear it.

The day after seeing off Sea Dragon Girl.

Shen Xuan announced his seclusion to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.