Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1107: In the court, there are people who aspire to be officials.

Chapter 1107: In the court, there are people who aspire to be officials.

A year has passed, Myriad Beasts Island, Myriad Beasts Beast Garden.

Chu Buyu sat in a green stone pavilion, while Su Changfeng was reporting to her.

"Honored Lady, Taoist Friend Ye from the Tianyue Sect has arrived."

Su Changfeng said.

"Where is he now? Is he alone?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"He’s with Liu Yuhang, Taoist Friend Liu, from the Executive Hall of Tianyue Sect. They are currently in the guest hall."

Su Changfeng replied.

"You head over first; we’ll join you later."

Chu Buyu directed, as she approached the entrance of a practice room and sent out a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Shortly after, the practice room door opened, and Shen Long emerged.

"Is the war over?"

Shen Long asked.

"Yes, it is. The Golden Pig Tribe and Ziyang Sect clashed fiercely, resulting in the fall of five Golden Immortal cultivators. The Wei Family lost five Golden Immortals as well. Xuanyan Island was breached by a mysterious expert, leaving no survivors. Now both Tianyue Sect and Heavenly Ghost Sect have withdrawn their forces. Taoist Friend Ye and Taoist Friend Liu have come, likely to distribute rewards. I’ve already reported our battle results to Tianyue Sect."

Chu Buyu explained slowly.

This war spanned over a year, with both sides losing more than a dozen Golden Immortals and hundreds of True Immortals. The Myriad Beasts Sect reaped substantial gains while suffering minimal losses.

Acting under orders from the Tianyue Sect, the Myriad Beasts Sect contributed significantly and naturally deserved rewards from Tianyue Sect.

"Let’s go meet them!"

Shen Long proposed.

They arrived at the guest hall, where Su Changfeng, Ye Qingli, and Liu Yuhang were chatting casually.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, have your injuries healed?"

Ye Qingli asked with concern.

The Myriad Beasts Sect had reported to Tianyue Sect claiming that Shen Long and Chu Buyu sustained severe injuries.

"After taking Immortal Pills, we’re mostly fine now. Taoist Friend Ye, Taoist Friend Liu, is the war truly over?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"Yes, indeed! What? You wish to continue fighting?"

Ye Qingli chuckled.

"Not at all, it just ended quite abruptly."

Shen Long explained.

"There are many things we don’t have access to in terms of classified information, so it’s hard to say. However, your contributions this time are significant. You’ve slain over twenty True Immortal cultivators, annihilated the Mysterious Spirit Sect and Qian Family. We are here on behalf of Tianyue Sect to deliver your rewards."

Ye Qingli stated.

The rewards were Tianyue Sect’s way of ensuring merit-based recognition. Only by doing so could the sect rally forces to respond to their future calls.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, in light of your merits, Tianyue Sect is rewarding you with five First Grade Dao Pills, including one Illusory Dao Pill, ten Heavenly Moon Talismans for comprehending laws, and materials for refining immortal puppets."

Liu Yuhang said as he took out a green storage bracelet and handed it to Shen Long.

After returning from Mysterious Spirit Island, Shen Long had sent Shen Hu to the Tianyue marketplace, giving Ye Qingli a batch of resources including twenty thousand Immortal Yuan Stones and fifty-thousand-year-old Immortal Medicine.

Ye Qingli had asked Shen Hu about Shen Long and Chu Buyu’s resource needs, endeavoring to procure resources as much as possible for them.

Having influential allies worked wonders; without the Ye Family’s assistance, such perfectly tailored rewards from Tianyue Sect wouldn’t have been possible.

"Thank you for Tianyue Sect’s generosity. Serving Tianyue Sect is our privilege."

Shen Long expressed his gratitude and accepted the storage bracelet.

"Taoist Friend Liu, you’ve traveled far to Myriad Beasts Island, a token of our appreciation, albeit modest."

Chu Buyu took out a golden storage bracelet and handed it to Liu Yuhang.

Liu Yuhang looked at Ye Qingli, who smiled and said, "Senior Brother Liu, since it’s Fairy Chu’s goodwill, you should accept it!"

"Then I won’t stand on ceremony. Many thanks, Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu."

Liu Yuhang expressed his thanks, sweeping his divine sense through the bracelet to discover over three thousand Immortal Yuan Stones, his smile deepening.

"Taoist Friend Liu, how will the territories be divided now?"

Shen Long inquired.

Overall, Tianyue Sect had gained significant advantages this time, though Ziyang Sect also suffered substantial losses. At least they acquired considerable territory.

"The Qian Family’s territories are yours; those taken by Ziyang Sect belong to them, as they’ve lost a Mid-Stage Golden Immortal cultivator."

Liu Yuhang replied, then added, "Tianyue Sect plans to expand the cultivation of Xuan Yu sea clams, which thrive on the flesh and blood energy of spirit beasts. You can consider breeding such beasts for future contributions."

"Spirit beasts brimming with flesh and blood energy? Taoist Friend Liu, do you have any recommendations?"

Shen Long inquired politely.

"These species will suffice, but you’ll need to nurture them to at least the Fifth Rank, ideally the Eighth Rank."

Liu Yuhang took out a golden jade slip and handed it to Shen Long.

"Blood Pig Beast, Golden Horned Barbaric Bull... Blood Jade Python. Thank you, Taoist Friend Liu. I’ll assign personnel to cultivate these spirit beasts."

Shen Long expressed his gratitude.

He could nurture these beasts on the Ninth Layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower without much difficulty. If instead they had to hand in items like Immortal Medicine or Immortal Fruits, the challenge would’ve been far greater.

"Taoist Friend Shen, no need for formalities. This isn’t classified information."

Liu Yuhang dismissed the matter casually.

"Taoist Friend Ye, Taoist Friend Liu, we’ve prepared a banquet. Let’s discuss further over food."

Chu Buyu smiled warmly.

"Thank you for the kind offer, Fairy Chu, but I must return to the sect to report. Next time perhaps!"

Liu Yuhang declined.

"I also have matters to attend to. Next time then! Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, please move your personnel to occupy the Qian Family’s territories first."

Ye Qingli also declined.

"Then we won’t keep you. Let’s reconvene another day."

Shen Long didn’t press the matter and personally escorted them out.

After sending off Ye Qingli and Liu Yuhang, Shen Long quickly convened the sect’s upper management for a meeting, briefly discussing Tianyue Sect’s rewards.

"Changfeng, select elite cultivators to seize territories such as Golden Leaf Island, Zihao Island, and Jingu Island—108 islands in total. Allocate other territories based on merit, handing them over to affiliated powers like the Huang Family and Chen Family. Those who support our Myriad Beasts Sect won’t lose out."

Shen Long directed.

The Qian Family controlled over five thousand islands, of which the 108 richer in cultivation resources—including one First Rank Immortal Mine and several Immortal Medicine Gardens—would be directly controlled by disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect, while the remaining islands would be handed out to subordinate powers like the Huang and Chen families.

"Yes, Master."

Su Changfeng agreed.

Without delay, a large contingent of Myriad Beasts Sect disciples mobilized, occupying the Qian Family’s territories, setting up formations, and planting Spiritual Medicine and Immortal Medicine.

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Zihao Island, conference hall.

Sun Xi sat at the main seat, her face pale. Lin Heng and over ten True Immortal cultivators were seated on either side.

This battle had cost Ziyang Sect three Golden Immortals and over a hundred True Immortal cultivators, a heavy loss. Fortunately, Tianyue Sect had provided substantial rewards.

The Wei Family had been annihilated, but the Golden Pig Tribe had taken over some of the Wei Family’s territories. Ziyang Sect occupied the majority of them, which was quite favorable.

"Henceforth, the Golden Pig Tribe is an enemy of our Ziyang Sect. Master Nephew Lin, allocate personnel to occupy the islands rich in cultivation resources; less significant islands should be given to subordinate powers based on merit."

Sun Xi directed.

"Yes, Master Aunt Sun."

Lin Heng readily agreed.

"I will now retreat to tend to my injuries. Unless it’s urgent, do not disturb me."

With those words, Sun Xi announced the meeting’s adjournment and returned to her abode to heal her wounds.