Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1094 - 1002 bandits

Chapter 1094: 1002 bandits

Shen Long and Chu Buyu strolled leisurely, occasionally encountering True Immortal cultivators who appeared unexpectedly in the Green Stone Plaza—they were departing from the Tianbao Linglong Tower.

They wandered around the Green Stone Plaza, bought some Immortal Herbs and Immortal Materials, and then left.

Over two hours later, Shen Long and Chu Buyu were seated in a private room of a teahouse, sipping tea and chatting idly.

This time, they had exchanged for a First Rank Immortal Flame and a high-rank Divine Soul technique. While exhilarated, they were also more cautious.

Time passed bit by bit, and as night descended, the streets grew even busier with pedestrians.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu left the teahouse and returned to Qingfeng Pavilion.

"The first three levels of the Taiyi Yuan Soul Method require the Primordial Soul Pill refined with the assistance of the Primordial Soul Ginseng. Let’s quietly begin collecting it first."

Shen Long said.

Primordial Soul Pills are refined using the Primordial Soul Ginseng of over 30,000 years as the primary ingredient, providing aid to True Immortal cultivators in practicing the Taiyi Yuan Soul Method.

Chu Buyu nodded, following Shen Long into the Myriad Beasts Tower. They ascended to the ninth floor, the Myriad Beasts Hall, where Chu Buyu intended to refine the First Rank Immortal Flame.

Shen Long approached a towering tree with a colossal trunk, radiating a soft Immortal glow across its entirety.

This was the Dao Soldier Tree—it had yet to bear pods.

Shen Sen took special care of the Dao Soldier Tree, prioritizing its growth over other Immortal Herb and Fruit Trees.

The Dao Soldier Tree thrived beautifully under a Formation, strategically placed to allow its conditions to be monitored and adjusted as needed.

Shen Long stepped out of the Myriad Beasts Tower and sat cross-legged on a red meditation mat, meditating to adjust his energy.

Shen Long was acutely aware that today’s transactions would quickly reach the ears of Golden Immortal cultivators—someone would certainly come looking for them.

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In the Azure Dragon Garden, Nangong Yundan sat within a Green Stone Pavilion as a tall, slender young man in a green robe reported to her.

"What? Five drops of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk?"

Nangong Yundan exclaimed in surprise.

"That’s right. The other party sought to exchange for high-rank Divine Soul techniques. It’s unclear if they succeeded."

The green-robed youth reported thoughtfully, then added, "Initially, someone used one drop of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk to trade for a First Rank Immortal Flame. Shortly thereafter, five drops appeared. From my analysis, the offerings likely came from the same person."

"Zisheng, your reasoning is sound. Golden Spirit Immortal Milk is indeed precious, but our Nangong Family possesses comparable resources. It’s not extraordinary. Send a team into the Tianbao Linglong Tower with some choice treasures to see if we can trade for rarities."

Nangong Yundan instructed.

"Understood, Elder Yundan."

Nangong Zisheng responded readily. Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Should we investigate this individual’s background?"

"It’s just Golden Spirit Immortal Milk—not a resource needed by Taiyi Golden Immortals. Let the news spread. During the Azure Dragon Gathering, someone exchanged Golden Spirit Immortal Milk. At future celebrations or gatherings, it’ll attract more Immortals to attend."

Nangong Yundan ordered.

"Understood."

Nangong Zisheng agreed and left to carry out her instructions.

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At Flying Snow Garden, Bai Bo sat beside a green stone table as Bai Hao and Bai Bing reported back to him.

"Golden Spirit Immortal Milk? A high-rank Divine Soul technique?"

Bai Bo queried with a frown.

"We attempted negotiations, but when he learned we didn’t possess high-rank Divine Soul techniques, he severed contact immediately."

Bai Hao replied in a tone of regret.

Bai Bo instructed.

"Understood, Elder Bai."

Bai Hao and Bai Bing replied in unison.

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Over half a month passed. At dawn one day, more than ten thousand True Immortal cultivators gathered in a sprawling Green Stone Plaza. At the plaza’s center stood a massive circular stone platform, a hundred meters in diameter.

Nangong Ziyun and Nangong Ziyun stood atop the stone platform, smiling faintly.

Today marked the formal commencement of the Azure Dragon Gathering. As tradition dictated, members of the Nangong Family would host a discourse for the exchange of Dao insights.

Participants were welcome to ascend the stage to share their experiences, insights, and difficulties in cultivating Dao principles or techniques—a grand assembly in every sense.

"I am Nangong Ziyun. Beside me is my cousin, Nangong Ziyun. For this Azure Dragon Gathering, we will initiate the discourse. We welcome guidance from you, esteemed seniors and fellow Daoists."

Nangong Ziyun said, cupping his hands respectfully.

Though his voice wasn’t loud, every Immortal present heard his words clearly.

He began discussing insights into cultivating Dao principles and some challenges he had encountered in his own cultivation path.

Occasionally, True Immortal cultivators raised questions, which Nangong Ziyun attempted to answer to the best of his ability.

The Azure Dragon Gathering lasted for over six months. Numerous True Immortal cultivators ascended the circular stone platform to engage in discourse on diverse topics—Dao principles, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talisman Crafting, Array Setting, or even sparring.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu took their turn on the stone platform, exchanging techniques with other Immortal Pill Masters and Immortal Artifact Masters, gaining valuable insights in the process.

Once the Azure Dragon Gathering officially concluded, many Immortals lingered around the Azure Dragon marketplace while Shen Long and Chu Buyu prepared to return to the Myriad Beasts Sect.

Ye Qingli remained occupied with her affairs, extending her stay at the Azure Dragon Gathering, whereas the disciples of Ziyang Sect had long since departed the marketplace.

Leaving the marketplace, Chu Buyu summoned the Mysterious Fire Boat and boarded it. Shen Long and Su Changfeng followed closely behind.

With a flick of her spell, the Mysterious Fire Boat radiated a beam of red light, ascending rapidly into the sky and disappearing beyond the horizon.

Over a month later, the Mysterious Fire Boat appeared over a vast Golden Sea Area where the waters shimmered in gold and the skies were cloudless and bright.

Shen Long, Chu Buyu, Su Changfeng, and Shen Fu stood aboard the Mysterious Fire Boat, their expressions solemn.

"Master, they’re still following us!"

Shen Fu noted with a frown.

"They’ve been trailing us all this time without closing the distance—it seems they are indeed True Immortals. If they were Golden Immortals, they would have caught up and destroyed us outright."

Shen Long said gravely.

"They probably think we’re carrying rare treasures. True Immortals alone—let’s deal with them."

Chu Buyu spoke fiercely, her hand forming a new spell.

The Mysterious Fire Boat radiated dazzling red light, reversing course toward its pursuers.

"Changfeng, hide in the Myriad Bamboo Chart for now."

Shen Long directed, putting Su Changfeng inside the Myriad Bamboo Chart.

Su Changfeng, not yet adept in any of the Dao principles, would be of little help in the impending clash.

Soon, a blue Flying Boat appeared in their line of sight, carrying four men and one woman. The leader was a full-figured woman dressed in blue, with True Immortal Late Stage cultivation, while the others were all at True Immortal Middle Stage.

Chu Buyu altered her spell, halting the Mysterious Fire Boat, her expression icy.

"You’ve followed us for quite a distance. What is your intention?"

Shen Long asked.

"We mean no harm. We heard that you two acquired rare materials on Nine Stars Island. We only wish to borrow some of these treasures—we seek wealth, not trouble."

The blue-robed woman said with a faint smile.

This matter wasn’t a secret—during the Azure Dragon Gathering, Shen Long and Chu Buyu had shown conspicuous generosity, purchasing numerous resources.

"Wealth, you say? Then what of the True Immortal Realm Spirit Beast lurking beneath the sea?"

Shen Fu scoffed.

Just as Shen Fu finished speaking, the sea erupted in chaos—a towering Water Wave Tornado surged skyward, hurtling toward Shen Long and his companions.