Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1102: Mysterious Spirit Sect Attacks

Chapter 1102: Mysterious Spirit Sect Attacks

The Mysterious Spirit Island, headquarters of the Mysterious Spirit Sect.

In the council hall, a woman in a white dress with a plump figure sat solemnly in the main seat.

More than a dozen True Immortal cultivators sat on either side, their expressions serious.

"The Wei Family wants us to destroy the Myriad Beasts Sect and reclaim the Qian Family’s territory. What do you think?"

The woman in the white dress asked.

Qin Xue, late-stage True Immortal, the Great Elder of the Mysterious Spirit Sect.

The location of the Mysterious Spirit Sect is deep in the rear. This time, the war had not yet spread to them, which was one of the reasons why the Wei Family wanted them to destroy the Myriad Beasts Sect.

"The Qian Family previously destroyed the Ning Family and suffered significant losses, likely exhausting many powerful treasures. Even so, the Myriad Beasts Sect must have paid dearly to take down the Qian Family. This is a golden opportunity for us to strike at the Myriad Beasts Sect."

An old man in a green robe with a potbelly remarked.

Sun Xuan, mid-stage True Immortal, expert in poison techniques.

"Taking down the Myriad Beasts Sect isn’t difficult. However, we must avoid getting entangled in the power struggle between the Wei Family and the Ziyang Sect. Preserving our strength is the top priority."

A man of medium build wearing a golden robe analyzed.

Lin Sheng, late-stage True Immortal.

"The Wei Family has issued the order, and we can’t disobey. The wrath of the Wei Family is not something we can endure. However, we also shouldn’t let ourselves be treated as cannon fodder. Here’s my suggestion: send people to destroy the Myriad Beasts Sect, then report to the Wei Family, exaggerating the losses."

Sun Xuan proposed.

They wanted to minimize their losses while still complying with the Wei Family’s commands.

"This sounds like the best approach. I’ll lead the team to destroy the Myriad Beasts Sect and account to the Wei Family. The Qian Family has accumulated considerable resources over the years, which are now in the hands of the Myriad Beasts Sect. I’ll bring those back as well."

Lin Sheng said.

"Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit. I’ll lead the team myself—bring the sect’s protective spirit beast and obliterate the Myriad Beasts Sect in one decisive action."

Qin Xue said solemnly.

"Senior Sister Qin, it’s just the Myriad Beasts Sect. Is it really necessary to mobilize so heavily?"

Sun Xuan added.

"Better to err on the side of caution. The sect leader of the Myriad Beasts Sect, Shen Long, is close to Ye Qingli. When the Myriad Beasts Sect was founded, the sect leader of the Ziyang Sect personally led a delegation to congratulate them. While the Myriad Beasts Sect itself is not formidable, the Ziyang Sect might send True Immortal cultivators to support them."

Qin Xue replied.

"I agree with Senior Sister Qin’s approach. We should go all out and bring along the second-rank Immortal Talismans from the treasure vault to ensure nothing goes wrong."

Lin Sheng concurred.

Most of the True Immortals expressed their agreement. Qin Xue brought along more than a dozen True Immortal cultivators, all at least of mid-stage True Immortal cultivation, and headed toward Golden Leaf Island.

They planned to send a contingent of True Immortals to attack Golden Leaf Island, creating the illusion of an attempt to recapture it and thereby pulling the Myriad Beasts Sect’s True Immortal cultivators to Golden Leaf Island to defend, which would make it easier for them to capture Myriad Beasts Island.

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On Profound Yin Island, within a vast estate, Chen Yin, a plump woman in a green dress, and a skinny man in a green robe sat in a green stone pavilion, talking about something.

"The Wei Family and the Yin Corpse Sect were attacked by the subordinate forces of the Tianyue Sect, suffering heavy casualties among their True Immortal cultivators."

The man in the green robe frowned and said.

Ning Chu, late-stage Golden Immortal, sect leader of the Heavenly Ghost Sect.

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, what about our insider? Has there been any intelligence from them?"

The plump woman in the green dress asked with a frown.

Liu Ling, early-stage Golden Immortal, head of the Executive Hall.

"Not yet. This war came suddenly; in the short term, it would be hard for them to access much information. Even if they did, it would be inconvenient to transmit information at this time."

Chen Yin explained.

"Since the Tianyue Sect wants to stir up trouble, then we’ll play along. Let both of these factions counterattack at full force. Aim to kill several Golden Immortal cultivators. Whoever achieves great merit will be handsomely rewarded."

Ning Chu commanded.

"Yes, Sect Leader Senior Brother."

Liu Ling and Chen Yin replied without hesitation.

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On Myriad Beasts Island, within Myriad Beasts Beast Garden.

In a practice room, Shen Long sat cross-legged on a prayer mat surrounded by a five-colored halo, his eyes lightly closed.

A Voice Transmission Paper Crane flew in and landed in front of him.

The five-colored halo surrounding Shen Long dissipated as he opened his eyes. He flicked his fingers, and a red light shot forth, striking the crane.

The runes on the crane’s surface glowed brightly, and the voice of Su Changfeng emerged: "Master, Golden Leaf Island was attacked by seven True Immortals—one late-stage True Immortal and six mid-stage True Immortals. Leading the assault were Lin Sheng and Sun Xuan from the Mysterious Spirit Sect. They even brought their sect’s Goldscale Beast, which has cultivated into a True Spirit, possessing mid-stage True Immortal cultivation. Mistress has activated the Messaging Array to notify us."

"The Mysterious Spirit Sect! Seven True Immortals! Even their protective spirit beast?"

Shen Long’s face stiffened, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

He retrieved a glowing red Law Disk, cast a spell into it, and asked, "Has Qin Xue from the Mysterious Spirit Sect made an appearance?"

"No. Perhaps she’s away supporting other factions or focusing elsewhere. The Wei Family and Ziyang Sect are heavily embroiled in conflict, and another subordinate faction of the Heavenly Ghost Sect—the Yin Corpse Sect—has also started fighting against Qingxu Temple, with significant True Immortal casualties on both sides."

Su Changfeng replied.

"Take Junior Sister Li and the others and head to Golden Leaf Island. Once there, follow Mistress’ orders."

Shen Long commanded.

"Yes, Master."

Su Changfeng agreed.

Shen Long put away the Law Disk and muttered to himself, "A feint? I won’t fall for it."

Chu Buyu has refined multiple first-rank Immortal Puppets; combined with Shen Lin, Shen Jiu, and the others, it won’t be so easy for the Mysterious Spirit Sect to capture Golden Leaf Island with just seven True Immortals.

Even Shen Long hadn’t expected the Mysterious Spirit Sect to deploy its protective spirit beast, with such cautionary thoroughness—to either act decisively or not act at all.

Shen Long stepped out of the room, finding Shen Peng and Shen Lie talking in the stone pavilion.

"Master!"

Shen Peng and Shen Lie quickly stood up, faces serious.

"What were you two discussing?"

Shen Long casually asked as he entered the pavilion and took a seat.

"We were discussing how to attack the Myriad Beasts Sect, finding and exploiting a weakness to eliminate it."

Shen Lie spoke while picking up a teapot and pouring a steaming cup of Immortal Tea for Shen Long.

"That’s a good idea. Myriad Beasts Island is currently under lockdown. There are only two ways anyone could infiltrate: first, sneaking in with disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect, though Shen Fu is guarding the entrances tightly, making it difficult; second, using a Transference Array. But most of the arrays have been shut down—we’ve left only two active, one connected to Golden Leaf Island and the other to Purple Sun Island."

Shen Long said slowly.

"We had the same thought. After weighing all possibilities, we suspect the enemy would likely launch a frontal assault. Without something to weaken the formation, it won’t be easy for them to break through."

Shen Peng replied.

"First, have the disciples seek shelter within the Cave Heaven Treasure. If I were the enemy, I would strive to break through the Myriad Beasts Sect’s formation as quickly as possible to prevent reinforcements from the Ziyang Sect."

Shen Long instructed.

Shen Lie and Shen Peng nodded in agreement and left to fulfill their orders.

Half an hour later, a resounding alarm echoed across the island, and a massive five-colored screen appeared, enveloping all of Myriad Beasts Island.

The surface of the screen shimmered with countless profound runes, twisting and shifting like living organisms, ultimately forming lightning patterns.

"They’ve arrived!"

Shen Long narrowed his eyes and soared into the sky.

Qin Xue, Sun Xuan, and the other seven True Immortal cultivators hovered in the high sky, their expressions icy.