Infinite Professions

Chapter 189 - 94: Seeking the Dao (Part 3)

So, Shen Hex chose the path of the Seeker without hesitation.

This way...

Zhong Chuan (Shen Hex)

Profession: Seeker (Tier Four Level One)

Lifespan: 7520/8500.

Cultivation: Immortal Martial Spirit, Dao Golden Core (Three Methods and Five Tiers)

Professional Talent: Longevity Fisherman, Longevity Immortal Blessed Land, Longevity Life Nourishing Method, Iron Dao Heart.

Professional Skills: Xingyi Fist, Five Elements Technique, Spirit Control Scripture, Shennong’s Herbal Scripture, Xingyi Divine Martial Scripture, Five Elements True Spirit Technique, Alchemy Advancement Method, Talisman Dao Advanced Method, Artifact Dao Advancement Method, Array Dao Advancement Method...

Professional Items: Dharma Guardian Demon Saber, Fighting Daoist Sword.

General Skills: Omitted.

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The profession panel has transformed once more.

Though the Tier Four profession of Seeker did not strengthen the three talents of Longevity Fisherman, Longevity Immortal Blessed Land, and Longevity Life Nourishing Method, its own powerful professional effect compensated for everything, not causing much disappointment.

It is worth mentioning that since the four professions—Fisherman, Hermit, Longevity, and Seeker—are essentially one and travel the same path, having not diverted midway, the Seeker encompasses all the abilities of these three professions, including the Fate Fishing of Fate Fisher, the Hidden of Immortal Hermit, and the Longevity of the Longevity.

In other words, Shen Hex, who advanced to a Seeker, can still fish for destiny, hide in immortality, and engage in life-krypton longevity.

Moreover, the level advancement of the Seeker amplifies the power of fate fishing, immortality hiding, and longevity, as evidenced by the extended lifespan limit of 8,500 years, proving the greater advancement of seeking and longevity.

Not only is there a method for longevity, but there are also techniques for protection.

Shen Hex glanced at the two newly added exclusive professional items.

Dharma Guardian Demon Saber

Artifact Profession: Seeker (Exclusive)

Item Tier: Tier Four (Yet to be refined)

Special Effect: Dharma Guardian Demon Slayer (The power of the Karmic Fire Three Calamities is significantly enhanced, the probability of backlash from the Demon Saber is notably reduced, and when paired with Sacrificial Demon-Slaying, the combined effect of sword and saber is further enhanced)

Item Introduction: Law is neither good nor evil; Dao has righteousness and wickedness. As long as a Daoist’s heart is firm, Demon Dao Technique can be used for Orthodox Dao. The Saber that slays Zen and kills Buddha can also be used as a tool of Dharma Guardian and Demon Slayer.

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Fighting Daoist Sword

Artifact Profession: Seeker (Exclusive)

Item Tier: Tier Four (Yet to be refined)

Special Effect: Fighting and Defending the Dao (The power of Sacrificial Demon-Slaying is greatly enhanced, the consumption of Primordial Spirit Sacrificial Dao is significantly reduced, and when paired with Karmic Fire Three Calamities, the combined effect of sword and saber is further enhanced)

Item Introduction: In a Daoist’s cultivation, not only must there be a method for immortality, but there must also be a technique for fighting and defending the Dao; otherwise, the Longevity Dao Fruit is merely a mirage, destined to be blood food for demons and sustenance for evil cultivators.

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Even though these demon saber and daoist sword have yet to be refined as professional items through experience, the attributes are still visible through the professional panel.

The Demon Saber and Daoist Sword complement each other; the former reduces demonic backlash, while the latter lowers the sacrificial consumption. The combined power of sword and saber increases greatly, truly objects of Longevity Guardian and Fighting and Defending the Dao.

Very good and powerful!

"Demon Saber and Daoist Sword, complementing each other!"

"But this is only for me; to outsiders, it must seem like life and death opposition."

"The world is in chaos; the Inland Cultivation Realm is a mix of fish and dragons, and overseas cultivators are returning. If too flamboyant, it will surely invite trouble."

"They can act separately, creating identities for the Demon Saber and Daoist Sword to fish in troubled waters and seize the opportunity to grow."

"The Karma Fire Three Calamities Martial Madman, Sacrificial Demon-Slaying Li Qingming?"

"Ingenious!"

"Off I go!"

Shen Hex stood up, flicked his sleeve, and vanished without a trace.

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On the other side, in the territory of Liang Country, outside Hidden Sword Mountain.

High in the sky, amidst the sea of clouds, a Cyan Flood Dragon glides, with a few people sitting steadily on its back.

"The Spiritual Qi in this Inland Cultivation Realm is really too thin."

"No wonder the various sects moved overseas back then."

"After all, it’s the ancient central hub, the origin of the Mystic Sect Orthodox Sect. When Primordial Spirit was abundant, immortals and demons coexisted, and ceaseless battles occurred, causing damage to the heavens and earth, Primordial Spirit became silent, leading to this result."

"Even so, there are many opportunities scattered around, and many Nascent Soul experts, and even Venerables of Divinity Transformation overseas, have emerged from this inland cultivation realm."

"Now with the demon calamity worsening, this place has also become a focal point. It’s possible that Great Cultivator’s Cave Mansions or even Immortal Demon Relics might be revealed."

"I wonder how many among the Three Heroes and Two Talents will be in this place?"

Looking at the undulating mountains below and the escape light crisscrossing, several people on the back of the Cyan Flood Dragon spoke at length.

A young girl in a green dress sitting at the back looked at the black-clothed man at the dragon’s head and spoke with those around her: "Are the Three Heroes and Two Talents truly people of celestial destiny?"

"Is there any doubt?"

A young man smiled and said, "A hundred years ago, even though the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators were defeated by the Demon Heaven Array, it still triggered the mechanism of the Celestial Dao. With the Demon Heaven threatening to destroy the world and all beings suffering calamity, how could the Taiyuan Celestial Dao remain indifferent?"

"For this reason, a portion of the celestial secret revealed itself, and the Sect Leader Master of the Profound Celestial Sect, one of the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators, used the sect treasure, the Profound Celestial Seven Mirrors, to deduce the celestial secret, producing a critique that said the ’Three Heroes and Two Talents shall be destined to break the demon.’"

"The Seven Taiyuan Cultivators unanimously recognized that these Three Heroes and Two Talents bear the name of celestial destiny, and five young prodigies will be born to fulfill this destiny and break the demon calamity."

"Each of these five prodigies has either the word Hero or Talent in their names, hence the saying Three Heroes and Two Talents!"

"One of the Three Heroes has already been found, the beloved disciple of the Sect Leader of Taihua Mountain, Li Qiying. At just twelve, they established their Dao Foundation, and decades ago, they achieved the Ninth Transformation in alchemy, possessing the bearing of a True Immortal, and are the leader among the Three Heroes."

"Li Qiying?"

Hearing the young man’s words, the others also showed a lively interest.

"Taihua Mountain is the Mystic Sect Orthodox Sect, holding supremacy in the East Sea cultivation realm. As the leader of Taihua Mountain, being the head among the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators, his personal disciple, Li Qiying, must be extraordinary."

"People of celestial destiny are naturally extraordinary. It’s said that after achieving the Golden Core, she wielded the treasure of Taihua Mountain, the Purple Cloud Sword, and slew demons across the East Sea, vanquishing numerous demon Dao evil cultivators, and even several Nascent Soul demons fell to her sword."

"Defeating Nascent Souls while being merely Golden Core?"

"So powerful?"

"Indeed powerful. Not to mention that Li Qiying achieved the Ninth Transformation in alchemy with extraordinary foundation, her possession of the Purple Cloud Sword alone, treasure of Taihua Mountain, is an eight-class rank Immortal Flying Sword. Not only Nascent Souls, but even those at Divinity Transformation level, are wary of her."

"Though Li Qiying is still just a Golden Core, the power of the Purple Cloud Sword means few among Nascent Souls can contend with her."

"It is said that demon troubles in the East Sea cultivation realm are almost entirely quelled, and the Sect Leader Master of Taihua Mountain even intends for her to head to the West Sea to engage in sword battles with the demon horde!"

"Is this what Three Heroes and Two Talents, destined to break the demon, looks like?"

"..."

As young boys and girls discussed such influential figures, their eyes were full of admiration and longing.

Only the girl in the green dress remained unconvinced: "I refuse to believe anyone could be so formidable. Maybe it’s just Taihua Mountain building up their disciple’s reputation. Besides, how many people in the world have ’Hero’ or ’Talent’ in their name? Searching by this clue might still take hundreds of years to barely find this ’Three Heroes and Two Talents.’"

"This..."

The group looked at her, then at the silent black-clothed man ahead, unsure of what to say.

It seemed their little junior sister held some animosity towards the Three Heroes and Two Talents.

However, it was understandable since their return to the inland cultivation realm was to seek the Three Heroes and Two Talents. The sect even called out their long-retired senior brother, Linghu Xing, with an intent for him to establish ties with the Three Heroes and Two Talents, which naturally stirred jealousy in the little junior sister who secretly admired him.

But there was nothing to be done. The Three Heroes and Two Talents, people of celestial destiny, while the Demon Heaven looms above like a sharp sword ready to strike, the world lies in panic. Even the Mystic Sect sects are unsettled, with numerous rumors claiming the Seven Cultivators lack the power to break the demon, and that the Three Heroes and Two Talents must seek life in death, leading entire sects and factions to flee to the Upper Realm.

Although these are only rumors, there’s never smoke without fire, and it causes restlessness, leading many to ponder their actions. Some alter their names to steal a place, while others seek to form beneficial connections, hoping for elevation alongside them.

Being the Mystic Sect Orthodox Sect, they naturally wouldn’t do the former, but there’s nothing wrong in doing the latter.

In this way...

"It’s fine if the people can’t be found, but it’s troubling to meet some frauds changing their names, pretending and deceiving. It’s said incidents like these have already happened in the East Sea several times."

Amidst the group’s hesitation, another person spoke, proving to be the sixth junior brother, Lin Pingyue, a loyal supporter of the little junior sister.

"Sixth junior brother overthinking it!"

The group did not dare debate the much-favored little junior sister, but they were less courteous to Lin Pingyue.

At once one voiced out, "The Three Heroes and Two Talents are people of celestial destiny, surely blessed with fortune. How can a mere name change suffice to impersonate them?"

"Exactly!"

Another agreed, "These Three Heroes and Two Talents must possess extraordinary qualities. As soon as they emerge according to celestial orders, they are certain to stand out prominently. Now that various masters suppress the demon chaos overseas, allowing us to return inland to quell disasters and search for the celestial destined demon breakers, we must put in our utmost effort."

"Ahead lies Hidden Sword Mountain said to have an ancient secret realm and Great Cultivator’s Cave Mansion emerging. If this is indeed true, it might surely be obtained by those of celestial destiny, so long as the one standing out later has ’Hero’ or ’Talent’ in their name, it shall be enough."

"Even if there are no Three Heroes and Two Talents, such a Great Cultivator’s Cave Mansion from ancient times should definitely not fall into the hands of those demons, evil cultivators, heterodox sects!"

"..."