Chapter 244: Shen Wushen

Chapter 244: Shen Wushen

"It's actually a Crimson Flame Fish!"

"This fish is worth ten Spirit Stones!"

"Who does this little girl belong to?"

The fishermen around the lake were all breathing heavily.

A single fish worth ten Spirit Stones was enough to excite the Qi Condensation Cultivators nearby.

Especially these Qi Condensation Cultivators, most of them were solitary cultivators, and they couldn't earn even ten Spirit Stones in a year.

Not only that, but the girl's bucket contained not only Crimson Flame Fish, but also a pile of other spiritual fish.

Altogether, they were worth several hundred Spirit Stones.

Such a large amount of Spirit Stones would tempt even Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Qi Jianjun seemed to ignore the others' conversation and continued to cast her fishing rod, focusing on her fishing.

At this moment, an elderly Qi Condensation Cultivator nearby couldn't sit still any longer. He spoke with a heavy tone, "Little girl, there's a saying that goes, 'Don't flaunt your wealth.' You're in danger here; many eyes are on you.

Tell your family to come and take you away."

Qi Jianjun continued to gaze at the calm lake surface, and she seemed to say with a hint of grievance, "My mother has passed away, and my father is addicted to games, staying up day and night, not knowing where he might have died."

Upon hearing this, the old man understood. He realized that the girl's mother had likely passed away, and her father was immersed in gaming to cope with his sorrow.

"Alas, what a pitiful child," the old man said, and then asked with a hint of intention, "Being able to give birth to such a graceful and adorable child like you, your father and mother must be from a prestigious background. Which cultivation sect do they belong to?"

"We're from out of town and have just arrived in Great Shang not long ago," Qi Jianjun replied casually.

At that moment, the fishing rod moved, and another fish took the bait. Qi Jianjun's face lit up with joy.

"She's caught another one!"

This excited the nearby fishermen, who couldn't help but cheer.

Not far away, a young man witnessed this and showed a helpless expression.

"This little girl is in trouble; she's been targeted."

He recognized the old man beside Qi Jianjun.

The old man appeared harmless, with a kind and generous heart, but in reality, he was an informant for the bandit cultivators, trying to gather information about Qi Jianjun.

If they could obtain some information about Qi Jianjun and assess whether they could take action, they would do so.

In the cultivation world, peace was never guaranteed.

Perhaps those from prominent sects were well-protected, but the struggles of solitary cultivators and even the despicable acts within the major sects existed at every moment.

The man wearing a straw hat and raincoat looked at the girl with a hint of regret in his eyes.

But when he thought about the bandit cultivators behind the old man, he couldn't help but sigh. He didn't dare to intervene and help.

At this moment, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and two Qi Condensation Cultivators approached.

As they walked, they discussed something.

"She's probably a refugee from another region, a fat sheep for the taking!" said the Foundation Establishment bandit cultivator, his face filled with greed.

With hundreds of Spirit Stones worth of spiritual fish and seemingly no risk, this was a deal they couldn't pass up.

"I've already investigated; the nearby sects don't have any information about this girl, and her background is ordinary," said a Qi Condensation bandit cultivator at the seventh layer.

As long as she wasn't a sect disciple, they had nothing to fear.

Moreover, they weren't afraid of ordinary disciples from minor sects.

Except for the three great sects, they dared not act against them, but they were brave enough to target the others.

"She's quite lucky to catch so many fish. Let's burn her face, damage her throat, and disfigure her face, then let her fish here forever," said a Qi Condensation bandit cultivator.

Bandit cultivators often did such things.

Even the Beggar's Sect in the mortal world operated similarly, often disabling people and then sending them out to beg for money.

"Let's go," said the greedy Foundation Establishment elder.

Three bandit cultivators appeared, their faces covered by masks.

The fishermen nearby couldn't help but shiver, and some even sneaked away with their fish buckets.

The previously regretful man also sighed softly, not daring to look in their direction.

Many others secretly watched, their faces filled with sorrow.

Such a cute little girl was about to fall victim to their cruelty.

Her father was truly irresponsible!

At the same time, not far away, two figures stood under a tree, observing the dispute by the lake.

A trace of killing intent flashed in the woman's eyes. "These bandit cultivators are truly despicable, even targeting a little girl."

She looked at the men with disdain. "Those men are useless; not a single one stepped up to help."

"Should I..." The woman turned to the man in coarse cloth beside her, her eyes filled with reverence.

The woman was named Shen Zhifeng, the only Divine Infant of the Divine Light Sect's Shen clan and the guide for the Shen clan.

Even though Shen Zhifeng was a Divine Infant Sage, she treated the man in coarse cloth with the utmost respect.

For the man before her was Shen Wushen!

This time, Shen Wushen single-handedly led the Shen clan to seize control of the Divine Light Sect, eliminating all the other Divine Infants.

And he did so with ease, as if slaughtering chickens.

Shen Zhifeng was a Divine Infant, but when faced with Shen Wushen, she feared she wouldn't even last a single round.

Shen Wushen gazed at the girl by the lakeside, his eyes revealing a profound depth, "She... is no ordinary person."

"Hmm?" Shen Zhifeng was taken aback.

Concealing her cultivation?

But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't discern the man's strength.

If this was the case, it meant his cultivation far surpassed hers, or he had cultivated a Daoist method to conceal his aura, or possessed a treasure that hid his energy.

"Don't bother trying to see her cultivation. You won't succeed."

Shen Wushen was surprised to find such a senior in this remote region of Great Shang.

Shen Zhifeng was even more shocked.

If even Shen Wushen called him 'Senior', how powerful must he be? Could it be... a Purple Mansion cultivator?

Shen Zhifeng's breath quickened, and her gaze towards the Tribulation cultivators softened with pity.

"The Canglan Realm is more exciting than I imagined."

"I hope to encounter an opponent worthy of my intervention!"

Shen Wushen's eyes flashed with determination.

He was a cultivator from the Upper Realm, hailing from a major sect.

His master was a legendary powerhouse, one who rivaled the heavens.

Now, through his sect's ultimate treasure, he traveled across realms to enhance his cultivation.

The Demon Desire Sect in the Canglan Realm was discovered by his family, the Shen Clan, who left coordinates for their descendants to explore.

However, the Shen Clan had fallen, unable to descend to the lower realms.

Shen Wushen joined a major sect, and through their ultimate treasure, he was able to descend and train in the lower realms.

Now, he had arrived at the Demon Desire Sect.

He was a martial fanatic, or perhaps, a battle maniac.

As he traveled through various realms, he constantly honed his Daoist methods and strengthened his Divine Infant foundation. In the Divine Infant realm, he had already spent a thousand years.

For cultivators like him from major sects in the Upper Realm, time spent cultivating below the Yin Soul realm held little significance.

A solid foundation was the most crucial aspect.

After all, when they descended to other worlds, the flow of time differed from the Upper Realm.

A single day in the Upper Realm might equate to a thousand years in some lower realms.

For disciples from major sects, a robust foundation was the ultimate strength.

But upon reaching the Yin Soul realm, the situation changed.

Yin Souls required time to refine, and exploring various realms was less effective than staying in the Upper Realm, even with time differences, as the rules there were more complete, making it easier to condense Divine Orifices.

"A peerless talent like you, a major sect descendant in the Upper Realm, how could there be a Divine Infant opponent in the Canglan Realm?" Shen Zhifeng said earnestly.

She even believed that all the Divine Infants in Great Shang, or even from a hundred nations, might not be able to defeat this young master together.

"Even in the wilderness, a unicorn can be found," Shen Wushen said, his battle intent surging, "The Divine Radiance Sect's invitation, Great Shang's first Divine Infant, Qi Yuan, is also quite interesting, isn't he?"

Shen Zhifeng fell silent upon hearing this.

If she had heard about a twenty-year-old Divine Infant before, she would have been excited, or even doubted its authenticity, as it seemed too incredible.

But after following the young master, she had learned about the Upper Realm.

Only then did she realize how narrow her perspective had been.

A twenty-year-old Divine Infant cultivator was nothing special in the eyes of major sects in the Upper Realm.

Even in Shen Wushen's major sect, if the true disciples wanted to, with some resources, they could all reach the Divine Infant realm by the age of twenty.

For major sect disciples before the Yin Soul realm, the most important aspect was their foundation.

Cultivating quickly, even at the cost of great sacrifices, only resulted in becoming a subpar Yin Soul, suitable only for menial tasks within the sect.

"Hmph, before this young master, he's nothing more than a frog in a well," Shen Zhifeng boasted.

"Don't underestimate anyone in this world," Shen Wushen said, "I know of a true disciple from a major sect, a Purple Mansion cultivator, who descended to the Ten Thousand Demons Realm, only to be toyed with by a demoness and have his soul extinguished."

Shen Zhifeng took a deep breath upon hearing this.

A Purple Mansion cultivator from the Upper Realm's major sect, how powerful must they be to be killed by a lower realm's demoness?

This was almost unimaginable.

"Tomorrow's Divine Infant Festival, I'll go and see.

Shen Wushen murmured, "If there's no worthy opponent in Great Shang, I'll have to look elsewhere."

As for the Canglan Realm, he didn't dare to delve too deeply.

After all, the Canglan Realm was deep and mysterious, and it was linked to a formidable Yang Deity.

This Yang Deity was even more powerful than his sect.

If he died in the Canglan Realm, his sect wouldn't offend this Yang Deity for his sake.

Thinking of this, he looked at the cultivator ahead with regret, "What a pity... born in this land, the outcome is already sealed."

Even Yin Souls in this world had their fate sealed, with no chance for a better future.

Just then, a series of exclamations echoed.

Qi Jian, by the lakeside, gently waved her hand, and the three Tribulation cultivators perished instantly.

All the cultivators present were astounded.

This little girl... has cultivation?

"A Foundation Establishment Cultivator can kill just by speaking, could it be that she's... a hidden Foundation Establishment Cultivator!"

"These bandits have met their match!"

"A Foundation Establishment old monster disguised as a little girl, this is truly..."

The anglers chattered amongst themselves, and the man from earlier also showed surprise, followed by regret.

If he had known she was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he should have stepped forward to remind her, perhaps even making a connection with this powerful cultivator.

At that moment, Qi Jianjun turned to the old man beside her, her eyes carrying an enigmatic glint. "You old man, bullying an orphan like me is truly despicable."

As her voice trailed off, the old man who had sent the message to the bandits dropped dead on the spot.

The anglers exchanged glances, some of them in awe.

Many of the bandits present were part of organizations.

Killing the small fry would attract the attention of their superiors.

This little girl was fishing here, and her fate might not be pleasant.

Just then, a deep voice resounded: "Shen Wushen of the Demon Desire Sect, greets the senior."

Shen Wushen and Shen Zhifeng appeared, both with humble expressions.

The sight of these two left the loose cultivators in shock.

The Demon Desire Sect was one of the three major sects in the Great Shang Kingdom, a true behemoth.

If people from the Demon Desire Sect addressed this girl as 'senior', could it be that... she was a Core Formation Cultivator?

And not just any Core Formation Cultivator, but one from a major sect.

Qi Jianjun glanced at Shen Wushen, her eyes widening in surprise. "Did you come from the Upper Realm?"

Shen Wushen's heart trembled.

Even an ordinary Yin Deity couldn't discern his origins.

The senior before him...

Shen Zhifeng was also taken aback.

The loose cultivators exchanged bewildered looks.

"Reporting to the senior, I am a disciple of Buddha Mountain," Shen Wushen replied.

"Never heard of it," Qi Jianjun shook her head. "My mother is also in the Upper Realm, and I haven't seen her in a long time. If you return to the Upper Realm, could you please pass on a message to her for me?"

Qi Jianjun's words made Shen Wushen's scalp tingle.

The senior's mother was in the Upper Realm.

But wasn't it said that in this realm, Yin Deities couldn't break through to the Upper Realm.

What was going on?

"Please elaborate, senior," Shen Wushen said respectfully.

"This fellow is quite decent," Qi Jianjun said upon hearing this. "My mother is from the Moon Goddess Palace and is a Moon Maiden, named Jin Li.

"Just pass on the message, 'Jian Jun misses her mother dearly, and the time apart feels like an eternity.' Also, tell her, 'Jian Jun has found her father!'"

Qi Jianjun spoke at length.

"Since you've helped me so much, if you ever encounter any trouble in the Canglan Realm, this young miss will protect you!"

Qi Jianjun, who looked around seven or eight years old, spoke with an air of maturity beyond her years.

"Thank you, senior," Shen Wushen quickly responded.

The shock in his heart had yet to subside.

The Moon Goddess Palace was far more powerful than the Buddha Mountain.

Moon Maidens were those with the potential to lead the Moon Goddess Palace.

Even if his master was a legend, his cultivation might be higher than some Moon Maidens, but his status was far inferior.

The senior before him was actually the daughter of a Moon Maiden, and this realization shook him to his core.

So, a Moon Maiden had married and given birth to such a grown child.

"Let's go," Qi Jianjun said, grabbing her bucket and disappearing instantly.

Shen Zhifeng's eyes widened in shock.

"A Yin Deity... it's actually a Yin Deity!"

The faint aura Qi Jianjun had leaked earlier was unmistakably that of a Yin Deity.

In the Great Shang Kingdom, she hadn't even encountered a Purple Mansion Cultivator, let alone a Yin Deity.

The other anglers, upon hearing Shen Zhifeng's exclamation, also stared in disbelief.

"A Yin Deity?"

"A True Deity?"

"Our ancestors will be proud; we've witnessed a legendary True Deity!"

The anglers immediately knelt and began kowtowing.

This was a Yin Deity!

And Shen Zhifeng was recognized as the Divine Infants Sage of the Demon Desire Sect.

If she said that girl was a Yin Deity, it had to be true.

The anglers on the scene were thrilled, never imagining they'd witness such a legendary tale.

The man from earlier wore a pained expression, filled with regret.

If he had known the girl was a legendary True Deity, he would have said anything to convince her to leave, hoping to gain her favor.

A True Deity!

In the land of a hundred nations, even Divine Infants could wield immense power.

If he could associate himself with a Yin Deity, he could even get away with defecating on the head of the Divine Infants Sage.

But alas, there's no remedy for regret.

At that moment, Shen Zhifeng's face turned solemn, and the breathing of all the loose cultivators became rapid.

"Consider this matter as if it never happened. If even half a word is leaked, you will face untold calamities."

The loose cultivators' faces paled, none daring to argue.

Shen Wushen muttered, "These bandits need to be dealt with."

Shen Zhifeng quickly responded, "I'll immediately instruct my subordinates to eliminate these bandits!"

Once again, thanks to only seeking the utopia of the peach blossom source and LiRyi for their support!

(End of Chapter)

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