Chapter 1029 - 313: Dao Source Secret Treasure 3

A large number of cultivators were conscripted by the "Demon Hunting Order" to Qingzhou.

In the skies above the vast sea regions outside Qingzhou, cultivators could be seen flying in groups of threes and fives, seeking out various demon beasts to hunt and kill in the sea.

Some inexperienced cultivators were paralyzed in fear when they faced ferocious demon beasts, ending up swallowed by them; while some normally obscure juniors surged to prominence in the continual battles, revealing extraordinary talents.

This demon infestation indeed provided the cultivators of Jiuzhou World with a rare baptism and experience.

At the foot of Inference Saint Mountain, inside the family hall, Shen Xiuyan was carefully perusing the battle reports sent from the Qingzhou Sea Region by the Clan Court, copying the names of the specially marked cultivators onto silk brocade.

These cultivators were prodigious talents discovered by disciples of the Clan Court in the Qingzhou Sea Region.

Among them, some might not possess the supreme aptitude for cultivation, with cultivation levels that weren’t particularly outstanding compared to their peers.

But in terms of combat prowess, mental fortitude, and strategic acumen, their performances were truly dazzling.

Undoubtedly, these characters will be the cutting edge for the Shen Family’s future domination in the Cangmin Sea Region, something Shen Xiuyan paid particular attention to.

"Xiuyan, come over, this old man has something to discuss with you."

In the midst of transcribing names, Shen Xiuyan suddenly heard the voice of Shen Yuan in his ear, promptly putting down his pen and flickering in shape to reach the Inference Saint Peak.

In front of the three-story tower, he cupped his hands slightly.

"Great-Grandfather."

The door of the tower slowly opened.

"Come in."

Shen Xiuyan walked into the tower slowly.

At the top floor of the tower, the grandfather and grandson sat facing each other, Shen Yuan’s face unusually adorned with a smile, making Shen Xiuyan somewhat puzzled.

"Does Great-Grandfather have good news to share with Xiuyan?"

Since the Shen Family arrived in Jiuzhou World over a decade ago, Shen Yuan’s awakening hadn’t brought about a smile on the elder’s face.

Shen Yuan handed over a cup of spirit tea, nodding with a smile: "It can be considered a fortunate matter."

"After this old man encountered a bottleneck in understanding the Golden Core Technique, I diverted some attention to contemplating the Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor."

"As the East lost its brightness, the West gained some; while there hasn’t been much progress with the Golden Core Technique, the Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor has granted this old man some surprises."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiuyan was overjoyed in his heart!

Compared to the Golden Core Technique, he valued the concealment of the Jiuzhou World by the Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor more.

After all, from his perspective, the Golden Core Technique wasn’t completely without retreat.

The memories in their bloodline heritage, while indicating that Golden Nature is a conspiracy, showed that looking at the situation in the entire Cangmin Sea Region, merging with Gold and forming the Purple Mansion, and even advancing to Nascent Soul True Monarchs and pseudo-Transcendent Realms didn’t present obvious problems.

He believed that without a genuine Golden Core Technique, in a pinch, they could make certain sacrifices, allowing subordinates or even direct lineage of the family to continue the path of Golden Nature.

At the very least, this path could enhance power and enable the Jiuzhou World to establish footing in the Cangming Sea Region.

But the Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor was different.

This was an urgent matter at hand.

The Jiuzhou World was too weak, with the strongest being a single slumbering black dragon at Nascent Soul True Monarch level so far.

Besides that, there’s Zhai Yuqing, the Purple Mansion Sword Immortal from the Cyan Ruo Sword House, and a few remaining Golden Core Sword Immortals.

Judging by the fervor with which the Nascent Soul True Monarchs pursued the Blood of Dominator before the Dao collapse, once Jiuzhou World is exposed, neither the black dragon nor Zhai Yuqing can withstand the assaults from those major sects.

Shen Yuan seemed to understand Shen Xiuyan’s thoughts, knowing his foresight extended beyond personal gains and temporary profits, toward valuing the broader picture.

Even for the Shen Family to journey further, he would be willing to sacrifice some clan members’ interests at critical moments.

This was evident from his cold resolution in promulgating the clan rule of "Severing Ties Between Immortal and Mortal".

"Here are my insights on the Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor."

"Take this to your aunt, and have her use the Heavenly Prayer Skill to tell Xiubai."

"The current Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor will dissipate after a year; with these insights, Xiubai should be able to integrate the new Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor into the world barrier of Jiuzhou World."

"The old man estimates that the new Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor, when integrated into the world barrier, might mask some of the heavenly secrets and Divine Sense detections."

"In the vast Cangmin Sea Region, unless a Nascent Soul True Monarch approaches the location of Jiuzhou World, ordinary cultivators won’t easily discover where the Jiuzhou World is."

Receiving the jade scroll from Shen Yuan’s hand, listening to his words, Shen Xiuyan’s face revealed an uncontainable excitement.

Enough!

This is already enough!

The Cangming Sea Region is vast and boundless, with the various Nascent Soul True Monarchs often preferring to meditate and cultivate, rarely venturing out aimlessly.

Instead, those above Fetal Breathing and below Nascent Soul cultivators are more likely to expose Jiuzhou World to the world.

These cultivators, seeking opportunities or carrying out sect missions, wander across the entire Cangmin Sea Region.

Once the sealing effect of the Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor fades, that large secluded realm suddenly appearing in some sea area won’t go unnoticed by passing cultivators.

The world barrier does not possess the ability to conceal heavenly secrets or block Divine Sense.

Now if this improved Mystic Mechanism Escape Armor can be integrated into the world barrier, the risk of Jiuzhou World being exposed will be significantly reduced, without leaving it currently unable to draw power from outside.

"Does Great-Grandfather have any other instructions? If not, Xiuyan will take his leave."

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Shen Xiuyan had already risen to his feet, ready to depart.