Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1076 - 984 Five Thousand Years

Chapter 1076: 984 Five Thousand Years

Time passed, and five thousand years had gone by.

The Tianyue marketplace was bustling with people, cars and carriages moving in a never-ending stream.

In Qingyun Garden, Shen Long, Ye Qingli, Han Kelong, Chu Buyu, and more than ten other True Immortal cultivators were sitting in a green stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting casually.

"Taoist Friend Han, I heard you found Xuangui Shangren on Nine Stars Island and took over the Wei Family’s territory. Congratulations!"

Shen Long offered his congratulations.

He had consumed a First Grade Dao Pill containing the Strength Law and successfully comprehended the Strength Law.

Currently, he has mastered two laws: the Strength Law and the Fire Law, but he does not possess a Supreme Law.

In the Immortal Realm, there are many types of laws, broadly categorized into Supreme Laws, Special Laws, and the Five Elements Laws.

There are ten Supreme Laws, but it is universally acknowledged in the Immortal Realm that any living being can only master one Supreme Law.

"If it weren’t for Taoist Friend Ye’s intelligence, I wouldn’t have had a way to find Xuangui Shangren."

Han Kelong said with a smile.

Ye Qingli had sold Xuangui Shangren’s corpse to Han Kelong, who then submitted it to the Executive Hall, and it was promptly reviewed and approved. The Wei Family’s territory was handed over to the Han Family, greatly enhancing their influence.

"I’ve heard that Nine Stars Island has plenty of treasures. We want to try our luck there. Taoist Friend Han, could you sell us the map you possess?"

Shen Long said sincerely.

"Taoist Friend Shen is an Immortal Pill Master, and Fairy Chu is an Immortal Artifact Master. Taoist Friend Han aiding you is essentially aiding himself."

Ye Qingli remarked with a laugh.

Han Kelong smiled faintly and nodded, "It’s just a map; I’ll gift it to Taoist Friend Shen. I hope it’ll be of help to you."

He took out a map, which bore many textual markings.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Han."

Shen Long expressed his gratitude and took the map.

"Taoist Friend Shen, you and Fairy Chu are only True Immortal Early Stage. It’s not advisable to explore Nine Stars Island for treasures; even True Immortal Late Stage cultivators might meet their demise there."

A tall, thin, blue-shirted young man advised.

Chen Lang, True Immortal Middle Stage, affiliated with the Ziyang Sect.

Over the years, Ye Qingli had frequently hosted gatherings, allowing Shen Long and Chu Buyu to meet more True Immortal cultivators.

"Indeed! Your cultivation is too low; going to Nine Stars Island is far too dangerous. If you truly want to visit Nine Stars Island, at least advance to True Immortal Middle Stage first."

A full-figured woman in a red dress chimed in.

The hem of her gown bore the pattern of a golden rainbow, the emblem of the Wu Family from Golden Rainbow Island.

Wu Yurong, True Immortal Middle Stage, a First Rank Immortal Pill Master.

"We’ve gathered reliable intelligence and plan to make the journey."

Shen Long said tactfully.

He and Han Kelong discussed the situation on Nine Stars Island. With Ye Qingli providing backup, Han Kelong held nothing back in sharing his knowledge.

After an hour, the gathering dispersed. Shen Long and Chu Buyu bid their farewells and departed.

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In Qingmei Garden, Liu Yuqian, Liu Yang, and Xu Shixian sat in a green stone pavilion, chatting about something.

"The Ning Family of Qingfeng Island was wiped out by the Qian Family?"

Liu Yuqian frowned as she spoke.

The Ning family’s ancestors were disciples of the Tianyue Sect, possessing multiple True Immortal cultivators and maintaining close ties with the True Immortals of the Liu Family.

"Indeed. The Qian Family, emboldened by the Wei Family’s backing, sent multiple True Immortals to invade Qingfeng Island, exterminating all the True Immortals on the island. Our Xu Family’s territory is close to the Ning Family’s. Fairy Liu, could you assist us in negotiating for our Xu Family to take over Ning Family’s territory?"

Xu Shixian said sincerely.

"I agree. The Ziyang Sect’s territory borders the Ning Family’s. We cannot let the Ziyang Sect take over Ning Family’s territory. They refused to intervene to save the Ning Family; they can’t be let off so easily."

Liu Yang said.

The Great Elder of the Ziyang Sect had strong ties with Ye Shenglong, and the Ziyang Sect leaned towards the Ye Family, much to the dissatisfaction of the Liu Family.

Liu Yuqian nodded and said, "I’ll report this to Uncle Sixin. Whether the Ning Family’s territory can be given to your Xu Family, that remains uncertain."

"If Senior Liu is willing to help, this old man is eternally grateful. Success or failure is secondary; please accept this token of gratitude."

Xu Shixian spoke earnestly, producing a golden storage bracelet and handing it to Liu Yuqian.

Liu Yuqian swept her Divine Sense over it and nodded with satisfaction.

After chatting for an hour, Xu Shixian bid farewell and left.

"What has Senior Brother Ye been busy with lately?"

Liu Yuqian asked casually.

"He seems to be stuck at a bottleneck, often hosting gatherings to discuss the Dao and enjoy tea with other True Immortal cultivators. Sometimes he spars with them. By the way, he’s grown closer to Shen Long and Chu Buyu, who are Ascenders. Recently, they’ve been collecting maps and intelligence about Nine Stars Island, appearing to prepare for a treasure hunt."

Liu Yang said.

Their attempts to gather intelligence and maps on Nine Stars Island were too conspicuous to remain unnoticed.

"They are mere True Immortal Early Stage cultivators, yet they intend to enter Nine Stars Island to search for treasures? Overestimating themselves."

Liu Yuqian sneered.

"Perhaps Han Kelong’s success motivated them! If they are courting death, they have no one to blame but themselves."

Liu Yang remarked with a laugh.

Liu Yuqian’s brows furrowed, and she said, "They aren’t fools. If they suddenly want to seek treasures on Nine Stars Island, they must have discovered something—or perhaps they’ve been instructed by Senior Brother Ye to help collect resources for him. What resources has Senior Brother Ye been gathering lately?"

"He’s been collecting Eight Treasures Mysterious Spirit Fruits! There are indeed accounts of people obtaining Eight Treasures Mysterious Spirit Fruits from Nine Stars Island, but it’s unclear whether that’s their actual motive. Shall we have someone follow them?"

Liu Yang asked.

"Let Taoist Friend Xu and the others know. They’ve committed many acts of robbing and killing. Don’t instruct them directly—just let them know Shen Long and Chu Buyu are wealthy. As for what they might do, that’s none of our concern."

Liu Yuqian ordered.

"Understood."

Liu Yang’s face showed a triumphant expression.

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In Qingpeng Pavilion, Shen Long and Chu Buyu were seated, discussing something.

"We’ve been actively gathering intelligence and maps of Nine Stars Island for some time now, and many people know we’re planning to enter Nine Stars Island. It’s possible we’ve attracted some unwanted attention."

Shen Long said.

As an Immortal Pill Master and Chu Buyu an Immortal Artifact Master, their increasingly generous spending naturally caught the eyes of True Immortal cultivators.

"We have a flying artifact and several First Rank Immortal Talismans for escape techniques. Taoist Friend Ye also sold us an Immortal Extinguishing Bead. Even True Immortal Late Stage cultivators wouldn’t dare face it head-on. If we stay cautious, we should be fine."

Chu Buyu replied.

The Immortal Extinguishing Bead, sold to them by Ye Qingli, was equivalent to a full-force strike of a True Immortal Great Perfection cultivator—a lifesaving trump card.

"Still, caution is paramount. Let’s use disguises. We’ll enter Nine Stars Island, stay for some time, and then quickly leave. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly."

Shen Long said gravely.

As night fell, the doors of Qingpeng Pavilion swung open, revealing a plain-featured young man in red robes and a full-figured woman in a red dress—the disguised forms of Shen Long and Chu Buyu.

The street was deserted as they strode purposefully toward the marketplace’s outskirts.

Outside the marketplace, Chu Buyu summoned the Mysterious Fire Boat and boarded it, followed closely by Shen Long.

With a gesture casting a spell, Chu Buyu made the Mysterious Fire Boat emit a dazzling red light, soaring into the sky and vanishing quickly beyond the horizon.