Chapter 291: Seventh Realm Jade Talisman!

This is truly astonishing news.

Even for a Sacred Ground, to not even qualify a Sixth-Grade Alchemist for entry, seemed a bit too exaggerated to Shen Xing.

Moreover, an entire region of people are all artifact refiners and alchemists?

You have to know, pill formulas and inscriptions are a type of Martial Path Intent. Without a learning device, not many people are qualified to comprehend them on their own. Even if they do, there are even fewer who can become a qualified alchemist or artifact refiner.

According to the ratio Shen Xing knew, about one out of ten thousand people could become a qualified alchemist, and one out of fifty thousand could become a qualified artifact refiner.

Given these ratios, those who reach the Sixth Grade are truly the pride of heaven.

At least, in the surrounding hundreds of regions, the number of Sixth-Grade Alchemists does not exceed the fingers on two hands, and there are even fewer Sixth-Grade Artifact Refiners. There are not even any publicly known ones, only rumors in some places.

Wait a minute—

Shen Xing suddenly realized, could it be that all the talented alchemists were absorbed into that place?

It’s actually possible.

“If it’s a Sixth-Grade Artifact Refiner, would they be qualified to enter this Sacred Ground?” Shen Xing asked again.

“According to Ancestor, that Sacred Ground recruits people based primarily on potential.” Shang Lian replied, “Although Ancestor is a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, his potential is exhausted. In this life, without any opportunities, he can only refine Sixth-Grade Low-Quality pills at most. But if it’s an artifact refiner, even if they can only refine Sixth-Grade Low-Quality Spiritual Weapons, they would still be qualified to enter, and their status would be immeasurably higher than that of an alchemist.”

Shen Xing understood.

So that’s how it is.

This must be the reason why there are so few artifact refiners. He had thought it was because artifact refiners needed even greater talent.

In other words, an invisible hand is constantly gathering people with alchemy and artifact refining talents from the hundreds of regions.

“How do you get to that place?” Shen Xing asked again.

Shang Lian knew he would ask, and at this moment, a bitter smile appeared on her charming face.

“Young Master Shen,” she shook her head, “that place has a grand formation covering the entire region, with a surrounding mist that can interfere with perception. Without guidance, even those at the Sun and Moon Realm would have difficulty entering.”

“Just give me the address.” Shen Xing slightly furrowed his brow, “Whether I can enter or not is my business.”

“Yes.” Shang Lian didn’t say anything more, as if she had been prepared, and directly gave him the address.

It was said to be an address, but it was actually just a straight direction.

What surprised Shen Xing slightly was that this direction was actually to the east.

You have to know, the Yuan Qi flow in this “Eastern Ruins Land” is from east to west. The further west you go, the denser it is, and the further east you go, the more barren it becomes.

However, thinking that there is a grand formation that can cover the entire region, it is not surprising.

Gathering Yuan Formation is the most basic thing anyway.

It’s just gathering Yuan Qi.

So, how to get there?

After Shang Lian left, Shen Xing’s face no longer had that calm demeanor. He could imagine that the place must not be simple. The Sacred Ground behind it was likely quite strong. It was hard to say if there were any Eighth Realm experts, but there were probably more than one Seventh Realm expert.

“First, send the detection devices over.” As Shen Xing thought, more than a dozen detection devices silently floated away.

These detection devices were different from the ones he had purchased before. Each one was a masterpiece of Human Federation technology, and they even used transcendent technology to shield all traces of their existence at the source. The shielding against Divine Sense was especially unique.

The price of one was not even lower than that of a faster-than-light missile.

They were originally used for exploring other worlds.

At least, it would be difficult for a Seventh Realm expert to detect them.

If they were really discovered, it would actually be a good thing, as it would mean that the other side has an Eighth Realm expert.

After sending these detection devices out, Shen Xing set up a high-power trans-spatial communication base to ensure he could quickly get first-hand information.

Next, it was time to wait.

It is worth mentioning that after more than a year of secluded cultivation, Shen Xing’s realm had finally reached the late stage of the Spirit Realm.

His consumption of pills had also reached a terrifying level. Pills like the Nine-Pattern Golden Dragon Pill were only enough for one day of cultivation. If this were to spread, it would be enough to shock a crowd of people.

He estimated that even without wearing armor, he could contend with a martial artist who had just entered the Mountain and Sea Realm. If he wore Inscription Armor, he could even fight a late-stage Mountain and Sea Realm expert.

Unfortunately, after entering the late stage, he could clearly feel the existence of a bottleneck.

Many of the pills he consumed were only refined on the surface. In reality, they had not completely merged with his realm. It was like an oil slick floating on the surface of water. It seemed to be piled up high, but in reality, it could separate at any time, and it was also hindering the rise of the water level.

He naturally knew the reason—he lacked combat and slaughter.

“This is a problem,” Shen Xing slightly furrowed his brow.

He knew that ever since he killed a Sun and Moon Realm expert with a faster-than-light missile more than a year ago, he had been targeted by many people.

There might even be a Sacred Ground behind it, and it was likely the Sacred Ground behind the Ancient Sword Sect.

That kind of formless sword could not be created by anyone who was not an expert in swordsmanship.

Once he was ambushed, even he could not say for sure that he could withstand it.

If he didn’t even have time to teleport, then it would be a real threat to his life.

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He had to think of a way.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Xing returned to the Human Federation’s spaceship.

“Mi Fei,” he directly sent a message to Mi Fei, “Help me ask Sister Wenren if there is a way to block a Seventh Realm ambush, even if it’s just for a moment.”

Then, he sent a similar message to Liu Yanfeng.

That’s right, if he couldn’t think of a way himself, he could only rely on these experts.

After all, although he seemed to have a certain level of strength and status now, there was still a lot he didn’t understand about the true experts of the Human Federation.

Moreover, just by asking, there might really be a solution.

And in just a short time, he received a communication message from Mi Fei.

“Are you being targeted by a Seventh Realm expert?” Mi Fei’s voice was filled with concern, “Is it serious? Who is it? Master will definitely be willing to help.”

“I’ve already reached the late stage of the Spirit Realm,” Shen Xing said slowly.

“…” After a moment of silence, Mi Fei sent a series of question marks, “People are kindly concerned about you, why do you start by attacking people?”

“What are you talking about?” Shen Xing said helplessly, “My point is that I’m already close to a bottleneck. You know, a martial arts expert can’t be raised in a greenhouse. If I want to ensure my cultivation speed, I have to fight and kill, otherwise, no matter how many resources I have, it’s useless. But in my current situation, there are quite a few people targeting me.”

That’s right, this real reason was the same in the Human Federation.

Shen Xing, as a major shareholder and the actual controller of the Inscription Company, although it was not public, it was an open secret to a certain extent.

As far as he knew, there were quite a few anti-Federation organizations targeting him now.

He had insufficient strength but high status and authority.

There was no better target than him.

If he hid in the spaceship, hiding in the vast universe, then no one could catch him. But if he ran to another world to fight, then it would be different.

The risk level would be infinitely increased.

The probability of being personally targeted by a Seventh Realm expert would also be the same.

Under such circumstances, it was only normal for him to have such a need.

Mi Fei understood, as expected, and nodded: “Understood, I’ll go ask Master.”

It seemed that Wenren Caifeng didn’t need to cultivate in seclusion anymore. Not long after hanging up the call, her communication came in.

“Do you need a defensive item against a Seventh Realm expert?” Her voice was extremely gentle, warming the heart, but Shen Xing knew that this was actually the effect of her cultivation technique.

At this moment, he activated the “Sun-Swallowing Dragon” to guard his mind and said in a deep voice: “That’s right, I also asked the Dragon Gate, but haven’t received a reply yet, so I can only come to Sister Wenren to try.”

“There are two options.” Wenren Caifeng said, “The first is that I personally leave a power in your body. When you encounter a threat at the Sage level, it will automatically activate. The second is a jade talisman, but the creation of a Seventh Realm jade talisman is very difficult. I only have two in my hands, and they are very, very expensive.”

“A jade talisman can also be activated passively?” Shen Xing was a little curious.

“It’s not possible below the Seventh Realm, but it is for the Seventh Realm.” Wenren Caifeng seemed to have guessed his thoughts and laughed, “Being vigilant is a good thing. Then let’s use a jade talisman. However, I can only give you one. The other one has to be reserved for Mi Fei.”

“Okay, thank you, Sister Wenren.” Shen Xing’s eyes lit up slightly.

He didn’t expect that the matter would be solved so easily.

Sure enough, having a true Seventh Realm expert behind you gives you confidence.

“You don’t have to thank me. Just be nicer to our Mi Fei in the future.” Wenren Caifeng’s voice was a little teasing, “As soon as she heard about your matter, she rushed to me within minutes.”

Shen Xing wasn’t embarrassed, he just solemnly agreed.

The relationship between Wenren Caifeng and him was indeed half due to Mi Fei’s connection in the middle.

In any case, this solved a major problem.

After hanging up the call, two more days passed, and Liu Yanfeng also sent news from Ji Long.

Ji Long didn’t even give him two options, and directly said that he would have someone send a jade talisman over.

It was a defensive type, passively activated, and the activation threshold was encountering a Seventh Realm level of power.

“This kind of jade talisman is extremely precious, and it may not be possible to make one in a hundred years.” Liu Yanfeng’s tone was filled with envy, but he still solemnly instructed, “Because the materials that can contain the power of the Seventh Realm are very, very rare, and the production difficulty is very high. Once it’s used up, Director Ji Long won’t be able to give you a second one in a short time. So, you still have to be careful. Once it’s used, you have to hide for a while.”

“I know.” Shen Xing replied.

Liu Yanfeng didn’t say anything more.

He knew that some dangers ultimately had to be faced by Shen Xing himself. Otherwise, no matter how high his potential was, it would only be potential.