Chapter 1155 - 752: Tai Chi Immortal Map

Chapter 1155: Chapter 752: Tai Chi Immortal Map

Starlight Island, Cold Ice Cave.

The spiritual feast is prepared, and the fragrance of tea lingers.

Shen Xuan sets up a banquet here to entertain True Monarch Tian Gong.

After appeasing the Blood-tooth Shark Emperor, the deep sea Spirit Vein is connected, leaving only minor work.

The atmosphere is relaxed at the banquet as the two discuss matters regarding the Puppet Workshop.

"Mass production should start with Tier Two Puppets."

Shen Xuan pours tea for True Monarch Tian Gong: "Encourage reforms and innovations; under great rewards, there will surely be excellent craftsmen."

True Monarch Tian Gong nods slightly.

He understands the pivotal point within.

Cultivators at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation can control puppets with Foundation Establishment combat power.

This temptation is hard to resist.

As long as the price is suitable, the market is huge.

The two have long had an agreement, with each investing half in the Puppet Workshop, taking half of the output.

Binding benefits together ensures unity.

"Tier Two Puppets can be supplied in volume."

Shen Xuan mused: "Tier Three Puppets are not easy to refine; they consume vast materials and should not be given easily."

Within Starlight Island, all students have made a Celestial Dao Oath, and daily assessments are held, ensuring a clear foundation.

The Thousand Mechanism Sect has deep roots, inevitably mixed with hidden spies or those bribed by others.

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Tian Gong’s expression becomes solemn.

The larger the sect, the harder it is to maintain unity.

"What is Fellow Daoist’s intention?"

"We need a backup plan."

Shen Xuan suggests: "For all Tier Three Puppets, the core array should secretly contain tracking talismans and self-destruction restrictions. If a Puppet Master goes missing, or someone attempts to dismantle the core components..."

True Monarch Tian Gong nods and says: "That is right."

With his eyes as an Artifact Refining Grandmaster, he could see that this new type of puppet will wield terrifying power in war.

Once deployed on a large scale, it can completely change the direction of the war.

Such a powerful weapon, the core technology must not be leaked.

During the conversation, Shen Xuan heard some troubling news.

Beast Emperor Pavilion has been unstable in recent years.

The former Sect Leader True Master Wan Ling failed in his attempt to reach Nascent Soul and perished, his path ended.

The newly appointed Sect Leader Spirit Master has a vastly different approach, being rather aggressive.

Rumor has it that he firmly believes "all beings in the world can be commanded."

It’s not just Spirit Beasts, but Demon Birds, Demon Beasts, Demon Insects, and Yin Souls that fall within his command.

He is currently purchasing and taming various Demons, giving them to disciples as Spirit Pets.

"As for True Monarch Mulong? What is his stance?"

Shen Xuan asks.

He doesn’t have deep ties with the Beast Emperor Pavilion.

The only interaction was with the former Sect Leader True Master Wan Ling.

Years ago, when the Purple Essence Tree Emperor faced tribulation, he prepared Emperor’s Liquid and had dealings with him.

"That’s where the problem lies."

True Monarch Tian Gong’s face is heavy: "Fellow Daoist Mulong has been in secluded cultivation for many years and has not appeared."

Shen Xuan’s gaze sharpens, immediately understanding.

This means True Monarch Mulong’s life is uncertain.

Even if he is still alive, he likely due to his dwindling lifespan, is akin to being in final meditation.

Currently, Beast Emperor Pavilion is secretly purchasing a large number of Tier Two Demons and distributing them to disciples.

This move can significantly boost combat strength in a short time.

However, Demons are difficult to tame, and their Demonic Qi can easily backfire on their masters.

Such actions by Beast Emperor Pavilion are causing unease across the cultivation realm in Song Country.

Among the sects of Song Country, Beast Emperor Pavilion has always been quite special.

Besides possessing a Tier Four Spirit Mountain and a Nascent Soul True Monarch, its true backing is the Sun-Howling Beast Emperor.

Rumor has it that it’s a descendant of the Ancient Divine Beast Heaven-Barking Dog, able to transform into the body of a white elephant, with a copper head and iron neck, with teeth capable of crushing all things, possessing formidable combat power.

"And what about the Sun-Howling Beast Emperor?"

Shen Xuan asks further.

"It should still be within Beast Emperor Pavilion."

"That’s good then."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan feels slightly reassured.

The Sun-Howling Beast Emperor is a Transformed Spirit Beast that’s been cultivated for a thousand years, having a longtime enmity with the Demon Race, like fire and water.

With it guarding, it is difficult for Beast Emperor Pavilion to completely lean towards the Demon Race.

Afterward, Shen Xuan asked True Monarch Tian Gong to craft for him a Tier Three Top Grade Spiritual Artifact.

As his Realm deepens, he increasingly feels that the Ice Soul Divine Sword, Purple Gold True Water Seal, and other Magical Treasures used in the past fail to completely carry the power of Ice and Fire Tai Chi Primordial Magical Power.

Though they are Spiritual Treasures, their power is limited.

Previously, True Monarch Tian Gong’s focus was on connecting the deep sea Spirit Vein.

Now that matters are settled, Shen Xuan is prepared.

Actually, Shen Xuan has considerable artifact refining expertise, reaching Tier Three Upper Grade.

He can also refine artifacts himself.

But he intends to devote most of his efforts to cultivation.

To quickly reach the Golden Core Late Stage, achieve Perfection, and seek the path to Nascent Soul.

Professional matters should be entrusted to professionals.

With an Artifact Refining Grandmaster like True Monarch Tian Gong here, why do it himself!

It’s merely a matter of paying extra rewards.

Shen Xuan smiles and says: "Brother Tian Gong, once the Spirit Vein is connected, and things are stable, I’d like to trouble you to craft a Top Grade Spiritual Artifact for me."

"Oh?"

True Monarch Tian Gong raises his eyebrow, showing interest: "What kind of treasure?"

He knows Shen Xuan is skilled in artifact refining with considerable proficiency.

Opening his mouth to request at this time, the sought item must be unusual.

Shen Xuan took out a smooth Jade Box, placing it on the table.

Lightly opening the lid, a scroll marking design of a Top Grade Spiritual Artifact with Divine Thought.

The radiance flows, Dao Rhyme emerges.

The drawing depicts an ancient scroll.

It’s the blueprint for crafting the Tai Chi Diagram, imitating the ancient innate Supreme Treasure.

"Tai Chi Diagram?"

True Monarch Tian Gong’s gaze sharpens, mumbling low.

Legend says, the Tai Chi Diagram is the Taoist Ancestor’s treasure that guards the Dao, one of the three great innate treasures.

Possessing the ultimate power to stabilize earth, water, fire, and wind, transform Yin-Yang Five Elements, and encompass the grand multitude of phenomena.

With rays of glow, colorful auspices, the Dao talismans manifest within, indescribably mysterious.

What Shen Xuan drew merely mimics its form and intent, capturing only the surface.

It’s a conception derived from his comprehension of the Ice and Fire Tai Chi Golden Core Dao Rhyme.

Compared to the original version, the power is less than one ten-thousandth.

However, even as an imitation, it already holds the embryonic form of "encompassing all phenomena, stabilizing earth, water, fire, and wind."