Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1045 - 954 Invitation from Heaven Venerable of Dry Fire

Chapter 1045: 954 Invitation from Heaven Venerable of Dry Fire

"Taoist Friend, how much for these ores?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"Barter, with a preference for elixirs."

The voice of the elder in the purple robe was calm.

"I’ll take all these ores. These three Qinggu Pills have an excellent healing effect. What do you think, Taoist Friend?"

Shen Long took out an exquisitely crafted golden jade box and handed it to the elder in the purple robe.

The elder in the purple robe opened the jade box, revealing three oval-shaped green pills, each with twelve pill patterns.

He flicked his sleeve, and a palm-sized yellow mouse scurried out from it, coming up to the pills and sniffing them a few times.

"Master, these are healing pills."

The yellow mouse spoke.

"Your abilities are notable, raising an eighth rank Medicine Assessment Mouse."

Shen Long complimented.

The Medicine Assessment Mouse is a special kind of spirit beast with a keen sense of smell that can identify the uses of pills by their odor. This spirit beast is of no help in battle, and few people raise a Medicine Assessment Mouse to the eighth rank.

"Taoist Friend, your skills are also noteworthy, able to refine top grade elixirs. It’s a deal."

The elder in the purple robe said.

Chu Buyu flicked his sleeve, collecting the ores from the stall.

They continued walking forward, looking around as they went.

"Eh, Taoist Friend Ning, long time no see."

Shen Long let out a light exclamation and hurried his pace, coming before Heaven Venerable Qian Huo.

Heaven Venerables Qian Huo and Luo Xue were walking side by side. Seeing Shen Long, Qian Huo looked somewhat surprised.

"Taoist Friend Shen, long time no see."

Heaven Venerable Qian Huo greeted him with a smile.

"Taoist Friend Ning, who is this Taoist Friend?"

Heaven Venerable Luo Xue asked curiously.

"Myriad Beasts Heaven Venerable, I had a spar with Taoist Friend Shen and lost to him."

Heaven Venerable Qian Huo introduced.

"Oh, so this is Taoist Friend Shen who defeated Taoist Friend Ning? Heaven Venerable Qing Yang was also slain by Taoist Friend Shen, right?"

A bold and hearty male voice rang out.

As soon as these words were spoken, a handsome young man in white garments approached.

The young man in white was tall, his waist wrapped with a green jade belt, holding a white folding fan in his hand, the epitome of a graceful gentleman.

"What? Heaven Venerable Qing Yang was killed by Taoist Friend Shen?"

Heaven Venerable Luo Xue expressed surprise.

These words sent a wave of shock across the cultivators nearby.

Heaven Venerable Qing Yang had been renowned for many years, and yet he met his end at the hands of Shen Long.

"He had done many evil deeds and harmed the innocent; it just so happened he crossed paths with me, so I dispatched him. Taoist Friend, did you know him?"

Shen Long looked towards the young man in white, curiously asking.

"I am Wan Ming. Speaking of which, I had some past conflicts with Heaven Venerable Qing Yang. Taoist Friend Shen, I should thank you for killing him."

The young man in white said with a smile.

"It turns out that you are Heaven Venerable Qian Huan, Taoist Friend Wu from Jiuying Island mentioned you to me, and he had nothing but high praise for Taoist Friend Wan."

Shen Long said with a smile.

"Taoist Friend Shen, you know Taoist Friend Wu?"

Heaven Venerable Qian Huan was slightly startled.

"Taoist Friend Wu fought a deathbattle with Heaven Venerable Qing Yang. My husband intervened and dealt with Heaven Venerable Qing Yang, and we stayed for a while on Jiuying Island."

Chu Buyu explained.

Heaven Venerable Qian Huan suddenly realized and said, "Taoist Friend Wu didn’t come with you?"

"Taoist Friend Wu was delayed by some matters; he said he will come later."

Shen Long stated.

"Meeting here must be fate; let’s find a place to chat!"

Heaven Venerable Qian Huo said enthusiastically.

"I don’t mind."

Shen Long agreed.

Heaven Venerable Qianhuan had no objections, and the five of them left the place, found a teahouse, and asked for a private room.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, a waiter brought in a pot of Spiritual Tea and left it on the table before closing the door and leaving.

After a cup of tea, the conversation began to flow more freely.

"After so many years, Taoist Friend Ning is still at the Mahayana Mid Stage; I thought you would have ascended to the Late Stage by now."

Shen Long remarked with a smile.

"I’ve been stuck at this bottleneck for over a hundred thousand years, unable to break through."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo sighed.

"The bottlenecks faced by Mahayana Cultivators are tough to overcome. I’ve been stuck at mine for many years, otherwise, I would have advanced to the Late Stage long ago."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuan chimed in with a sorrowful face.

"I’ve heard that there are Miracle Elixirs and Secret Talismans that can resolve the bottlenecks of Mahayana Cultivators. The Myriad Spirits Sect should have such things, right?"

Chu Buyu inquired.

"They should have them, but such things are not easily circulated; wanting to obtain them is extremely difficult."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo said with furrowed brows.

"Over a hundred thousand years ago, at a large auction held by the Immortal Clan of the Li Family, ten Zixuan Yulu Pills appeared. These pills can resolve the bottlenecks of Mahayana Cultivators—bartering was involved, but I don’t know who ended up with them."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuan stated.

"It’s not easy to barter for Zixuan Yulu Pills from the Li Family. One of my good friends offered materials for refining a Low Grade Immortal Artifact and still could not get a single Zixuan Yulu Pill."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo sighed.

"Really? Even materials for refining a Low Grade Immortal Artifact couldn’t make the trade?"

Chu Buyu said in surprise.

"Ordinary Immortal Artifact materials certainly won’t do. The Zixuan Yulu Pill is said to be refined using Zixuan Yulu grass of five hundred thousand years as the main ingredient; it’s extremely precious. With the strength of the Li Family, they wouldn’t lack ordinary Immortal Artifact materials—they do have a Daluo Golden Immortal in the Immortal Realm after all."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuan explained.

"We’ve heard that members of the Li Family in the Immortal Realm are able to descend to The Lower Realm?"

Shen Long queried curiously.

"According to the records, that’s the case. As for the truth, it’s unclear, but one thing is certain: even if cultivators from the Immortal Realm descend, they would only be at most Mahayana Cultivators. Immortals cannot descend; otherwise, the Cultivation Realm would be in complete chaos."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo answered.

After conversing for more than an hour, Heaven Venerable Qianhuan and Heaven Venerable Luo Xue received a message from a friend and took their leave.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, you’ve heard of the Heaven Venerable Tombs, right?"

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo addressed.

"I have heard of it. Oh right, Heaven Venerable Badao asked me to give you a message; he’s looking for you and wants you to contact him."

Shen Long conveyed.

"I’m aware of this matter, but I can’t get in touch with him anymore. He died in the Heaven Venerable Tombs."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo sighed.

"What? He died in the Heaven Venerable Tombs?"

Shen Long frowned.

"Yes! In the Heaven Venerable Tombs, we found a tree of Jiuguang Yulong Fruits with a growth cycle of six hundred thousand years, which can resolve the bottlenecks of Mahayana Cultivators. However, there are strong restrictions blocking the way. I would like to invite Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu into the Heaven Venerable Tombs to treasure hunt, and we can split the Jiuguang Yulong Fruits evenly. How about it?"

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo earnestly proposed.

"Jiuguang Yulong Fruits!"

Shen Long was somewhat tempted. After contemplating for a moment, he said, "Taoist Friend Ning, this matter is of great importance. Let us think it over and we will give you a reply once we have decided, how about that?"

Compared to other forbidden areas, the Heaven Venerable Tombs are even more dangerous. The fact that Heaven Venerable Badao perished there shows the peril of the Tombs.

"No problem. It’s best for Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu not to take too long to decide, as delays may lead to unforeseen changes."

Heaven Venerable Qianhuo advised.

Shen Long agreed, planning to meet with the Mahayana Cultivators of the Myriad Spirits Sect to see if he could get a Miracle Elixir to resolve his bottleneck. If not, he would then join Heaven Venerable Qianhuo to treasure hunt in the Heaven Venerable Tombs.

After chatting for half an hour, Heaven Venerable Qianhuo took his leave. Shen Long and Chu Buyu also left the teahouse and began to stroll on the streets.

Five hours later, as the sky darkened, the Myriad Spirits Wood emitted a burst of soft Spiritual Light, illuminating the entire marketplace with a surge of people like a tidal wave.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu stood at the entrance of a vast estate with a signboard that read "Myriad Spirits Garden," guarded by two Unity Cultivators at the gate.

They had inquired around and learned that this was the foothold of the cultivators from the Myriad Spirits Sect.

"I am Shen Long from the Qianling Sect. Could you please pass the message along to your Master Uncle Xu from your esteemed sect? We are here to seek his assistance."

Shen Long politely requested.

"Please wait a moment, senior. I will send the message immediately," said a tall and thin man in a green robe as he bowed. He took out a Law Disk that flickered with green light, infused a spell, and began gesturing.

Shortly after, the green-robed man put away the Law Disk, gestured for them to enter, and said, "The two seniors are invited inside. Master Uncle Xu awaits you."