Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1090 - 998 more Essence Blood

Chapter 1090: 998 more Essence Blood

A day passed quickly, and it was now the hour of Xu.

In a sprawling estate, a plaque displayed three large characters reading "Qingxu Garden." Two disciples of Qingxu Temple, both at the Mahayana Realm, were standing at the entrance on guard.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu stood at the gate, about to inquire from the guards, when a familiar male voice rang out: "Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, you are quite punctual!"

They turned their heads to see Chen Lang approaching with three identical golden-robed maidens. The sleeves of their robes displayed a cloud pattern in purple, the emblem of the Ximen Family from Ziyun Island.

Ziyun Island’s Ximen Family has been the fastest-growing force in the Glazed Sea Domain over the past five million years. Its founder was an Ascender who established the Ximen Family, gradually expanding the clan, which now boasts several Golden Immortal cultivators.

The Ximen Family is also an affiliated force of the Tianyue Sect. According to Shen Long, the Ximen Family possesses a combined cultivation technique of significant power.

"Taoist Friend Chen, these three fairies must be the ’Ximen Three Beauties.’ Their reputation truly precedes them," Shen Long remarked politely.

The "Ximen Three Beauties" are the Ximen Family’s most talented True Immortal cultivators. Together, they practice the combined cultivation technique and have slain numerous Late Stage True Immortal cultivators, earning widespread fame.

"I’ve long heard of the ’Ximen Three Beauties’; seeing them today proves their reputation is well-deserved," Chu Buyu praised.

"Fairies of the Ximen Family, allow me to introduce these two—Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu from the Myriad Beasts Sect," Chen Lang introduced.

"I am Ximen Rong; greetings to Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu."

"Ximen Fei greets both respected friends."

"I am Ximen Ting; I’ve long admired your reputations," the three women announced their names with a smile.

Chen Lang had previously mentioned Shen Long and Chu Buyu to them. Knowing that Shen Long and Chu Buyu’s backing was Senior Ye Shenglong, the women naturally treated them with due courtesy.

"Our reputation hardly compares; if anyone deserves the term ’distinguished,’ it should be the three fairies," Shen Long replied humbly.

"Let’s not keep Taoist Friend Li waiting too long; shall we head in together?" Chen Lang suggested, striding into Qingxu Garden.

Shen Long and the other five followed him inside. Chen Lang, clearly familiar with Qingxu Garden’s layout, led the way with ease.

Before long, they arrived at a tranquil courtyard with green roof tiles. In the yard stood a hexagonal stone pavilion in green, where over twenty True Immortal cultivators were gathered, sipping tea and discussing cultivation.

"Taoist Friend Chen, Ximen Fairies, you’ve finally arrived," a tall youth in red robes said aloud.

The red-robed youth, who possessed Late Stage True Immortal cultivation, had striking features. He turned his gaze toward Shen Long and Chu Buyu with a smile, saying, "You must be Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu; we’ve met outside the marketplace. I am Li Yao, disciple of Daoist Qingyuan."

"I am Shen Long of the Myriad Beasts Sect, and this is my wife, Chu Buyu. Greetings to all fellow Taoists," Shen Long introduced himself.

"I’ve heard Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu offered rare materials discovered on Nine Stars Island to the Tianyue Sect. May I inquire about their nature?"

A rough male voice rang out.

Shen Long looked toward the source to see a burly man clad in golden robes with a golden monkey emblem on the sleeve.

"Ah, it’s Taoist Friend Wei from the Golden Ape Sect. Senior Ye told us explicitly not to share the details," Shen Long said with a smile.

The Golden Ape Sect has existed for over fifty thousand years. Its founder, Golden Ape Immortal, is also an Ascender, though he descended on a Flying Immortal Platform affiliated with Qingxu Temple rather than that of the Tianyue Sect, choosing independence.

Golden Ape Immortal completed a dangerous task assigned by the Tianyue Sect, earning a territory as its affiliated force. However, the Golden Ape Sect’s domain pales in comparison to that of the Myriad Beasts Sect.

"Since Senior Ye instructed discretion, that’s understandable. I am Zhang Yuan of Qingxu Temple; greetings to you all," said a graceful golden-robed woman.

The rest introduced themselves, and Li Yao invited them to sit down and partake in tea and discussions.

Amid their talks, the topic turned to Nine Stars Island.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, I heard you entered Nine Stars Island during the early stages of True Immortal cultivation and returned alive. Could you tell us about the island’s circumstances?" Golden Ape Immortal asked.

The other True Immortal cultivators looked toward Shen Long and Chu Buyu with curiosity.

"We did gather quite a bit of intel on Nine Stars Island. Taoist Friend Han Kelong even provided us with a map. However, we didn’t venture deep into the island but merely wandered its outskirts. Luck was truly on our side; we stumbled upon an ancient cultivator’s cave dwelling and obtained treasures from within," Shen Long recounted his carefully prepared narrative.

Chu Buyu briefly described the restrictive formations in Nine Stars Island’s outer regions, offering legitimacy to their claim of not delving into its interior. Whether the others believed it or not was up to them.

"Luck is an attribute of skill indeed; it seems Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu are especially blessed with fortune," Golden Ape Immortal said enviously.

"Everyone experiences fortune to varying degrees. For instance, during the last Qinglong Conference, a True Immortal cultivator offered up Thunder Zhi Yuan Fruit in exchange for resources to break through to the Golden Immortal stage—and succeeded," Chu Buyu remarked.

The Thunder Purple Yuan Fruit Tree requires a growth cycle of six million years and can weaken the power of heavenly tribulations. When consumed by a Golden Immortal cultivator, it aids them in navigating minor tribulations with ease.

"Fairy Chu must be referring to Seven Profundities Immortal. His disciple will be attending this gathering as well," Li Yao said.

"Are my master’s deeds the topic of conversation?"

A spirited male voice interjected.

As these words fell, a young man clad in azure robes entered the pavilion.

The azure-robed man was handsome, exuding a faint herbal fragrance. The sleeves of his robe bore a seven-colored rainbow emblem—the crest of the Seven Profundities Sect.

Seven Profundities Immortal ascended to the Golden Immortal stage before establishing the Seven Profundities Sect, which is an affiliated force of the Nangong Family.

"I am Liu Hong of the Seven Profundities Sect; greetings to all Taoist friends," the azure-robed man said with a courteous bow.

Shen Long and the others introduced themselves, thus forging new acquaintances.

"Taoist Friend Liu, as we were discussing your master, you’ve arrived just in time! Please, take a seat," Li Yao invited Liu Hong warmly.

The conversation shifted back to Thunder Purple Yuan Fruit as Liu Hong’s gaze landed on Shen Long. With a grin, he said, "My master also discovered an ancient cultivator’s cave dwelling on Nine Stars Island, obtaining a Thunder Zhi Yuan Fruit there."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu were skeptical but refrained from voicing any challenge.

"I’ve heard you’re an Immortal Pill Master, Taoist Friend Liu. I’ve dabbled in alchemy myself; may I solicit some advice?" Shen Long said amiably.

"Advice might be an exaggeration; let’s call it mutual exchange," Liu Hong replied humbly.

The discussion turned technical as Shen Long conversed with other Immortal Pill Masters on alchemy, while Chu Buyu engaged Immortal Artifact Masters in refining techniques.

An hour later, Li Yao proposed, "Now that we’ve sufficiently exchanged cultivation techniques, shall we trade resources?"

Nobody declined as they all hoped to obtain sought-after resources.

Li Yao presented over a hundred items, including immortal pills, immortal artifacts, and immortal herbs.

Among them, two golden jade boxes caught everyone’s attention. Golden Ape Immortal asked, "Taoist Friend Li, what’s inside those boxes?"

"Two Golden Glaze Profound Thunder Fruits, available for exchange for immortal pills and elixirs that assist Spiritual Beasts, Birds, or Insects in evolving into True Spirits, or a True Spirit Core of the True Immortal Realm," Li Yao explained.

Several True Immortal cultivators presented their items for Li Yao’s assessment, conversing through sound transmissions.

The Ninth Layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower housed a Golden Glaze Profound Thunder Fruit Tree, which had only recently flowered, but Shen Long wasn’t in a hurry given its accelerated time flow rate.

The two Golden Glaze Profound Thunder Fruits were eventually exchanged—one by Chen Lang and the other by Ximen Fei. The cultivators took turns trading their treasures.

Shen Long observed that Dao Pills were the most coveted, followed by those that mitigated heavenly tribulations, as well as items that supported the evolution of Spiritual Beasts into True Spirits. Resources that enhanced or healed Divine Souls also attracted significant interest.

Though no Dao Pills were offered among the gathered cultivators, several pills to weaken heavenly tribulations were presented.

After half an hour, Shen Long rose and revealed dozens of rare materials, including million-year-old Profound Yin Immortal Wood, Mysterious Soul Golden Essence Pills for Divine Soul healing, and Seven Stars Nourishing Soul Pills for enhancing Divine Souls.

The Ninth Layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower contained mature trees of Mysterious Soul Golden Marrow Fruit and Seven Stars Nourishing Soul Fruit, each requiring six hundred thousand years to mature. Shen Long had already refined elixirs from the fruits to trade.

"Seeking Essence Blood of a True Spirit Five-Colored Peacock of the True Immortal Realm," Shen Long said. "Items of equivalent worth are acceptable as well."

Many cultivators transmitted their offers to Shen Long while displaying their items for his inspection; notably, many showed interest in the Mysterious Soul Golden Essence Pills.

"Taoist Friend Shen, here’s a vial of Essence Blood from a Five-Colored Peacock. Would you trade it for two of your Mysterious Soul Golden Essence Pills?"

Ximen Fei offered through sound transmission, handing over a green jade bottle to Shen Long.

After verifying its authenticity, Shen Long agreed to the exchange.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I’d like to exchange a vial of Essence Blood and a True Spirit Core of a True Spirit Three-Headed Frost Dove at the True Immortal Early Stage for one vial of your Mysterious Soul Golden Essence Pills. What do you say?"

Liu Hong transmitted as he presented a green jade bottle and a golden jade box to Shen Long.

After verifying the items, Shen Long accepted the trade.