Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1080 - 988 Golden Leaf Island Qian Family

Chapter 1080: 988 Golden Leaf Island Qian Family

"The Qian Family is too much. Unable to annex the Ning Family’s territory, they now wish to destroy Qingfeng Island."

Lin Heng spoke angrily.

"First, set up the formation! Rebuild Qingfeng Island."

Shen Long said.

With a flick of his wrist, Shen Mei, Shen Lin, Shen Lie, Shen Xiao, and Shen Ben flew out from the Spirit Beast Bracelet.

"Spirit Beasts at the True Immortal Realm!"

Shock flashed across Lin Heng’s face.

Shen Long is merely at the True Immortal Early Stage, yet he managed to nurture Spirit Beasts of the True Immortal Realm—a testament to his prowess as an Immortal Pill Master.

"You go notify the affiliated islands and tell them that our Myriad Beasts Sect has taken over this territory. Let them send representatives to report to us. Senior Ye strongly supports our Myriad Beasts Sect."

Shen Long instructed.

"Our Ziyang Sect supports the establishment of Myriad Beasts Sect."

Lin Heng announced.

Shen Mei and the other five agreed to the orders and departed from Qingfeng Island.

"Taoist Friends Liu and Lin, please stay here for now. The Myriad Beasts Sect has just been established, and there will be many matters to inconvenience you with."

Shen Long said politely.

Liu Yuhang, Lin Heng, and the others did not refuse and stayed on the island.

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Golden Leaf Island is the ancestral origin of the Qian Family. The family has been passed down for millions of years. During its peak, they had Golden Immortals, but it has since declined and currently lacks Golden Immortals.

In the northwest corner of the island lies a sprawling estate, with a plaque that reads "Golden Leaf Garden" in three large characters.

Inside a green stone pavilion, two men and one woman sit sipping tea and chatting.

"The Myriad Beasts Sect? What’s their background? Who founded the sect, and what experts do they have?"

A ruddy-faced old man in blue robes asked with a puzzled expression.

This was Qian Sifeng, a cultivator at the True Immortal Late Stage.

"It’s a newly established sect founded by Shen Long and Chu Buyu. They are an Immortal Pill Master and an Immortal Artifact Master respectively, and they are closely connected with Ye Qingli of the Tianyue Sect. We don’t know much about the experts in the Myriad Beasts Sect."

Replied a scholarly-looking young man in green robes.

This was Qian Yilin, a cultivator at the True Immortal Middle Stage.

"They are close to Ye Qingli? If I remember correctly, the Ning Family is closely aligned with the Liu Family. The Liu Family’s Golden Immortal and the Ye Family’s Golden Immortal are at odds. How is it that the Ning Family’s territory ended up under the control of the Myriad Beasts Sect?"

A well-dressed woman in a yellow skirt asked, her face displaying suspicion.

This was Qian Yuying, a cultivator at the True Immortal Middle Stage.

"I’m unsure. If Ye Shenglong is behind them, then should the Myriad Beasts Sect be attacked, Ziyang Sect will undoubtedly support them. Know your enemy and know yourself, and you’ll never lose a battle. Yuying, send someone to thoroughly investigate the Myriad Beasts Sect, particularly their leadership—their Divine Skills, life-bound Immortal Artifacts, laws, Spirit Beasts, techniques, and so on."

Qian Sifeng said slowly.

"Understood, Ancestor. Should we plant some operatives within their sect?"

Qian Yuying asked.

"No need. Right now, they are sure to be vigilant. Wait until the Myriad Beasts Sect has developed further—then plant operatives."

Qian Sifeng responded.

Qian Yuying nodded and agreed.

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On Qingfeng Island, a towering peak with steep cliffs stands tall. At its base, sits a green stone stele over a hundred zhang tall, inscribed with the three golden words "Myriad Beasts Peak," carved in bold strokes.

At the summit is a sprawling estate adorned with a plaque reading "Myriad Beasts Garden" in three silver letters. Shen Long, Chu Buyu, Liu Yuhang, Lin Heng, and over a dozen True Immortal cultivators sit in a green stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

Myriad Beasts Peak sits atop a segment of a Second Rank Immortal Vein. Immortal Yuan Qi flows abundantly here, serving as the dwelling place for Shen Long and Chu Buyu. Nearby, Shen Lang resides on Thousand Waves Peak.

An Immortal Formation called the Four Seas Azure Wave Formation has been deployed on the island. It encompasses attack, enemy entrapment, and defensive capabilities.

"The island now has a Direct Transmission Array and a First Rank Messaging Immortal Array installed. If enemies attack Myriad Beasts Island, Taoist Friend Shen, you can request assistance from our Ziyang Sect. We will deploy reinforcements to support you."

Lin Heng said.

Among the True Immortal cultivators from Ziyang Sect was a First Rank Formation Master, who helped establish the Direct Transmission Array and the First Rank Messaging Immortal Array—both situated on Myriad Beasts Peak.

Should the Myriad Beasts Sect face an attack from a strong enemy, Ziyang Sect cultivators can transmit themselves here to provide support.

Shen Long nodded and said, "If that day comes, we will certainly ask for your help."

Shen Mei entered and announced, "Master, Friend Xu and the others have arrived and are waiting in the reception hall."

"I’ll go meet them. Madam, please take good care of Taoist Friends Liu and Lin."

Shen Long said, giving a nod before standing up and leaving.

In the reception hall, over twenty Mahayana cultivators had been waiting for a while.

"Greetings to Senior Shen."

The cultivators said in unison, bowing respectfully.

Shen Long sat in the main seat, his imposing gaze sweeping across the cultivators.

Shen Mei retrieved a green Law Disk and handed it to Shen Long, saying, "Master, this contains their details."

Shen Long accepted the green Law Disk and began to examine it.

"Senior Shen, I am Qi Yunhong. We have gathered some Immortal Materials; I humbly present them to you."

A medium-built man in green robes said, offering a green Storage Bracelet with both hands.

"Immortal Materials?"

Shen Long took the Storage Bracelet, scanning it with his Divine Sense—it contained dozens of First Rank Immortal Materials, most of which were Immortal Elixirs.

Qi Yunhong belonged to the Qi Family, which had family ties with the Ning Family. Two True Immortals had perished in the battles between them.

"I want to conduct individual questioning. You will enter one by one, starting with Friend Qi."

Shen Long instructed, striding into a secret chamber.

Qi Yunhong quickly followed as the chamber door closed.

A short while later, the chamber door opened, and Qi Yunhong walked out.

A portly old man in yellow robes entered with a respectful bow, saying, "Late-generation cultivator Huang Tianyan greets Senior Shen."

The Huang Family’s ties with the Ning Family were average, as they were a newly-established force, ranking at the bottom among Ning’s affiliated powers.

Shen Long nodded and waved his sleeve, closing the chamber door.

"I’ll use the Heart Inquiry Mirror for questioning. You must answer truthfully; if you lie, you will know the consequences."

Shen Long said coldly, as the small green mirror in his hand radiated an azure glow, enveloping Huang Tianyan.

"How many years has your Huang Family existed? Do you have dealings with the Qian Family cultivators? Have you done anything seriously detrimental to the interests of Tianyue Sect?"

Shen Long asked.

Huang Tianyan did not dare be negligent and answered truthfully.

"There’s information claiming you provided intelligence to the Qian Family cultivators, which led to the destruction of the Ning Family. Is this true?"

Shen Long questioned.

"Defamation—this is defamation! Senior Shen, this lowly cultivator has absolutely not done such a thing."

Huang Tianyan defended himself nervously.

A new authority often strikes hard—Huang Tianyan couldn’t predict whether Shen Long would make their family an example.

"Qi Yunhong said otherwise—was he slandering you?"

Shen Long asked, his tone suspicious.

"We’ve had some disputes with the Qi Family; it must be Qi Yunhong defaming me. Senior Shen, please do not heed his false accusations."

Huang Tianyan explained.

"Enough. You may leave, and do not disclose our conversation."

Shen Long instructed.

Huang Tianyan sighed in relief, the door opening automatically as he exited. He returned to his seat as a curvy woman in a blue dress entered, closing the door behind her.

Over the course of an hour, Shen Long interviewed them one by one, using the occasion to cast doubt on Qi Yunhong’s reputation.

Gather allies and suppress adversaries.

"I have discovered that the destruction of the Ning Family involves Friend Qi and Friend Xu. You colluded with Qian Family cultivators—what punishment do you deserve?"

Shen Long’s face radiated authority.