Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1072 - 981 Important News

Chapter 1072: 981 Important News

Chu Buyu flew over from afar; she was responsible for blocking the enemy’s retreat.

The Yellow Giant Ape reverted to Shen Long’s true form, and Shen Long’s face was full of smiles.

The thirteenth layer of the Beast Immortal Scripture had been successfully cultivated, granting him mastery over the Five-Color Divine Light, a divine skill that could collect Five Elements treasures, severing their connection to the owner. The owner could no longer wield them unless Shen Long was killed.

Even treasures forged with Five Elements materials could be taken effortlessly.

"The Five-Color Divine Light is so formidable that even sets of Immortal Artifacts can be taken,"

Chu Buyu said in astonishment.

"It’s only a set of three Low Grade Immortal Artifacts. If there were dozens, with my current cultivation, I wouldn’t be able to manage."

Shen Long responded with a smile.

At True Immortal Early Stage, collecting a set of three Low Grade Immortal Artifacts posed no issue.

As his cultivation increased, the Five-Color Divine Light would allow him to gather more treasures imbued with the Five Elements. However, Immortal Artifacts with special properties couldn’t be taken, and how many Immortals relied on unique artifacts in battle?

Currently, Shen Long displayed the Art of Transformation; regardless of which True Spirit he transformed into, his physical body could resist attacks from Low Grade Immortal Artifacts.

"Even so, it’s terrifying. Most Immortal Artifacts are refined with Five Elements materials."

Chu Buyu praised.

As an Immortal Artifact Master, Chu Buyu understood the broad utility of Five Elements materials. Without hesitation, she acknowledged that Shen Long’s divine skill, the Five-Color Divine Light, could significantly weaken his enemies’ strength.

Shen Long nodded, his gaze falling on Shen Xiao and the others. He said, "This time, you’ve all made great contributions, especially Shen Chan."

Shen Jiu, Shen Ao, and over a dozen True Immortals had utilized the Combined Attack Technique to easily destroy a defense-type Low Grade Immortal Artifact and annihilate the enemy.

"It’s what we ought to do."

Shen Jiu and the others replied humbly.

Shen Chan ate the enemy’s corpse as a reward, while all the valuables were taken by Shen Long.

"We’ve already located Xuangui Shangren. Let’s leave Nine Stars Island!"

Shen Long said seriously, putting Shen Jiu and the others back into his Spirit Beast Bracelet before departing.

Half a month later, Shen Long, Chu Buyu, and Shen Chan appeared in a narrow valley, their faces filled with vigilance.

"Hmm, Heavenly Ghost Sect cultivators. They’re over two hundred thousand miles away, engaging in a magical duel with a True Immortal cultivator,"

Shen Chan murmured softly, speaking up.

After ascending to the True Immortal Realm, Shen Chan’s eyesight had strengthened tremendously. Of course, this was greatly related to his cultivation of a True Spirit; ordinary Hundred Eyes Cicadas couldn’t possess such extraordinary powers.

"Who is that person? Can you identify them?"

Shen Long asked, his body radiating spiritual light as he transformed into a Yellow Giant Ape, using the Ten Thousand Mile Ear Skill.

"They’re dressed in common clothes. I don’t know their background. They’re no match and have been killed."

Shen Chan shook his head. In the Glazed Sea Domain, True Immortal cultivators were as numerous as cattle.

Over two hundred thousand miles away, a gaunt old man in a gray robe and a voluptuous woman in a red dress stood in an open area. On the ground lay a dried corpse.

The gray-robed old man held a golden Storage Bracelet in his hand, his face beaming.

"The item is indeed on him. We can now report back to Master Uncle Chen."

The gray-robed old man said with a laugh.

"Thanks to the insider giving us this information, otherwise we wouldn’t have known that Tianhe Shangren fled to Nine Stars Island. If the Tianyue Sect found out we snatched it from them, they’d be furious."

The woman in the red dress said smugly.

"Watch your words!"

The gray-robed old man’s face darkened, and he unleashed his Divine Sense. Due to the restrictions in the area, his Divine Sense couldn’t extend beyond tens of thousands of miles, and he hadn’t detected any other cultivators.

With a flick of his sleeve, a massive gray bat flew out of his Spirit Beast Bracelet, its eyes glowing green.

The gray bat’s eyes emitted a green light as it scanned its surroundings.

"Is such caution necessary? Brother Luo, even True Immortal Realm spirit beasts don’t have hearing this sharp."

The woman in the red dress said dismissively.

"Better to be cautious. Don’t say such things outside again. Let’s go back!"

The gray-robed old man responded, collecting the dried corpse and leaving with the woman in the red dress.

The valley lay empty.

An hour passed, and a white light circle appeared on the ground. As the light faded, Shen Long, Chu Buyu, Shen Chan, and a white-dressed young woman with delicate features appeared.

The eyes of the white-dressed young woman were white, and her cultivation was at True Immortal Early Stage.

Chu Yu, whose true form was a True Immortal Realm Snow-Eyed Jade Spider, was adept at the art of concealment.

At the invitation of Qianhuo Tianzun, Shen Long and Chu Buyu entered the Heaven Venerable Tomb to search for the Nine-Light Jade Cage Fruit. The Snow-Eyed Jade Spider was lurking near the Nine-Light Jade Cage Fruit Tree, having already cultivated into a True Spirit. It was captured by Shen Long and bonded to Chu Buyu as its master.

Chu Buyu named the Snow-Eyed Jade Spider Chu Yu, who had also cultivated to True Immortal Realm within the Ninth Layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower.

"Tianhe Shangren! An insider in Tianyue Sect!"

Shen Long’s face revealed a contemplative expression.

Based on the two Heavenly Ghost Sect cultivators’ conversation, the Tianyue Sect was also searching for Tianhe Shangren. The insider within Tianyue Sect leaked the information to Heavenly Ghost Sect, enabling their cultivators to enter Nine Stars Island and locate Tianhe Shangren.

"Master, they’re moving southwest, away from our direction."

Shen Chan said.

Shen Long nodded and said, "Let’s leave as well!"

Upon exiting Nine Stars Island, Shen Long and the other three headed towards the Tianyue marketplace.

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On a vast island, viewed from above, the island resembled a crescent moon. This was Heavenly Moon Island, the headquarters of Tianyue Sect.

The island enjoyed perpetual spring, with towering ancient trees and jagged rocks. Strange birds and exotic beasts could be seen in abundance.

Within a sprawling manor, a plaque bore the three golden characters: "Profound Moon Garden."

A tall, slender man in a golden robe and a portly man in a green robe were seated in a green stone pavilion, conversing.

"Junior Brother Xu, still no signs of Tianhe Shangren?"

The golden-robed man frowned as he spoke.

Zhao Yang, the Sect Leader of Tianyue Sect, Late-stage Golden Immortal.

"I’ve dispatched people to search discreetly, but there are no leads yet. If we search openly, it’ll undoubtedly attract the attention of Heavenly Ghost Sect."

The green-robed man explained.

Xu Hao, the Information Hall Master of Tianyue Sect, Mid-Stage Golden Immortal.

"Increase manpower. No matter the cost, we must locate him and retrieve that item."

Zhao Yang ordered, his tone stern.

"Understood, Sect Leader. If only Junior Brother Wang were still around. He could’ve used deduction to pinpoint Tianhe Shangren’s whereabouts. The other diviners in the sect don’t match his capabilities."

Xu Hao sighed.

"Junior Brother Wang’s sudden demise is certainly not simple. It’s likely linked to Heavenly Ghost Sect. Despite investigating for so long, haven’t you identified the insider?"

Zhao Yang frowned.

"I’ve conducted multiple inquiries but found no suspects. Only Junior Brother Li and two others knew of Junior Brother Wang’s departure. I’ve interrogated them with the Heart Inquiry Mirror; they didn’t lie. They never mentioned Junior Brother Wang’s departure to anyone. Even Junior Brother Wang’s disciples and relatives were unaware of his plans. It’s baffling."

Xu Hao showed a troubled expression.

"Regardless, the insider must be rooted out. Master Uncle Lin is deeply invested in this matter. Heavy rewards will be given to whomever identifies the traitor. If you continue failing to uncover the culprit, a new hall master might be appointed."

Zhao Yang said solemnly.

Xu Hao’s face shifted in shock. "Master Uncle Lin is concerned about this?"

"Of course. Our sect painstakingly produced a Golden Immortal proficient in divination, only for him to be assassinated before proving his worth. I’ve been reprimanded many times by Master Uncle Lin over this matter."

Zhao Yang sighed.

"Understood, Sect Leader. I’ll expedite the hunt for the insider."

Xu Hao promised.

"Let’s hope so! If we can’t root out the insider, any significant movement by Tianyue Sect will be known to the enemy."

Zhao Yang frowned, worry plastered across his face.

"I understand. I’ll get to work."

Xu Hao agreed, standing up and taking his leave.