Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1115 - 1023 Hengshan Conference

Chapter 1115: 1023 Hengshan Conference

Time flew by, and a thousand years passed.

The streets of Crimson Garden Marketplace were bustling with crowds and flowing traffic.

In a sprawling manor, a plaque displayed the three large characters: "Red Bamboo Garden."

In a green stone pavilion, over a dozen True Immortal cultivators gathered; Shen Long and Chu Buyu were among them.

They had stayed in Crimson Garden Marketplace for more than a millennium and formed numerous alliances with True Immortal cultivators.

"Fellow Taoists, the Hengshan Conference is about to begin. Are any of you interested in attending?"

A voluptuous woman in a golden dress spoke.

Li Xin, late-stage True Immortal, of Tianyun Sect.

"Of course, we must attend. The Hengshan Sect holds the Hengshan Conference only once every million years. How could we miss it?"

Shen Long said with a smile.

Every million years, the Hengshan Sect hosted the Hengshan Conference, allowing their disciples to network with other cultivators, exchanging Dao teachings and resources.

"Indeed! If we miss this chance, unless we ascend to the True Immortal realm, we’ll have no chance to attend the next Hengshan Conference."

A youthful man in a red robe and fair complexion said excitedly.

Sun Yi, late-stage True Immortal, of Tianyun Sect.

"I hear Hengshan Sect has a good relationship with Bu Tian Pavilion. I wonder if any disciples from Bu Tian Pavilion will be attending."

Chu Buyu asked with curiosity.

Over the years, they had heard numerous stories about Bu Tian Pavilion disciples and, after befriending many True Immortal cultivators, came to truly appreciate the rarity of Bu Tian Orders.

Sadly, they had yet to uncover any traces of Liu Yuanzong.

"Hard to say. The last Hengshan Conference did not see the presence of Bu Tian Pavilion disciples. Bu Tian Pavilion has few members, and they rarely appear in public. Whether we can meet one depends entirely on luck."

Li Xin replied.

"Bu Tian Pavilion members are quite mysterious; it is not easy to get acquainted with them. By contrast, meeting Hengshan Sect’s elite disciples seems more probable."

Li Xin looked forward expectantly.

"We’ve long heard of the Hengshan Conference but have never attended. Fairy Li, you and Taoist Friend Sun have probably participated before! Could you share with us what it’s like?"

Shen Long asked with curiosity written all over his face.

"Certainly. Including this time, it will be our second time attending the Hengshan Conference."

Li Xin began recounting the details of the Hengshan Conference.

Shen Long and the others listened attentively, occasionally asking questions. Li Xin answered without reservation.

After more than an hour, the gathering concluded, and the cultivators departed one after another.

As Shen Long and Chu Buyu returned to Qingyun Pavilion’s entrance, they saw Shen Mei, her face radiant with joy as if something great had happened.

The three entered Qingyun Pavilion and closed the door behind them.

"Master, I obtained a First Grade Dao Pill imbued with the Wind Law at the underground auction."

Shen Mei took out an exquisite green jade box and handed it to Shen Long.

They were tasked with gathering intelligence and resources in the marketplace, focusing mostly on ores and immortal wood.

"A First Grade Dao Pill imbued with the Wind Law? What did you trade for it?"

Shen Long asked casually as he took the green jade box.

"I traded a Mysterious Soul Golden Essence Pill for it, avoided using my real appearance, and confirmed no trackers before returning."

Shen Mei explained.

High-aged immortal medicine and immortal fruit fetched steep prices in Crimson Garden Marketplace, leading to elevated costs of immortal pills. Many major factions paid a premium for medicine and fruits capable of healing Divine Soul injuries.

Shen Long nodded and said, "We’ve been living in Crimson Garden Marketplace for a long time now. We should prepare for the Hengshan Conference. Contact Shen Ying and the others and have them return. We’re leaving tomorrow."

"Understood, Master."

Shen Mei readily agreed.

She produced a glowing law disk, activated it with a spell, and made some gestures.

Shen Long entered a practice room and ascended into the Myriad Beasts Tower, where he found Shen Jiu.

Shen Jiu had yet to comprehend the Wind Law. The difficulty of grasping unique laws was considerable, and comprehending supreme laws was even harder.

"Still haven’t grasped the Wind Law?"

Shen Long inquired.

"I’m too dull-witted; I still haven’t figured it out."

Shen Jiu replied, his face full of frustration.

"Without external tools, comprehending laws is indeed difficult. Take this First Grade Dao Pill and use it to understand the law."

Shen Long handed over the green jade box.

"Thank you, Master! I’ll head to the Myriad Beasts Hall right away to comprehend the Wind Law."

Shen Jiu exclaimed, overjoyed.

Shen Long exited the Myriad Beasts Tower, sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, and began meditating to adjust his breathing.

They had yet to overcome their bottleneck and remained at the True Immortal Middle Stage.

Shen Long planned to attend the Hengshan Conference, hoping that through exchanges with other True Immortal cultivators, their bottleneck might be resolved.

The day passed quickly, and the next morning, Shen Long emerged from the practice room and entered the main hall.

Chu Buyu was seated in a chair, while Shen Mei, Shen Ying, and Shen Chan were all present.

"Let’s go. We’re heading to Hengshan Marketplace."

Shen Long stated, storing Shen Mei and the others into his Spirit Beast Bracelet before leaving Qingyun Pavilion with Chu Buyu.

After exiting the marketplace, Chu Buyu summoned the Mysterious Fire Boat and stepped aboard, followed closely by Shen Long.

Chu Buyu activated the spell, and the Mysterious Fire Boat emitted a crimson glow as it ascended into the sky, disappearing into the horizon.

More than two months later, the Mysterious Fire Boat hovered over a vast, undulating expanse of verdant mountains.

"At our current speed, we’ll arrive at Hengshan Marketplace in less than a month."

Shen Long said, holding a piece of green beast hide.

Chu Buyu nodded, about to say something when deafening explosive sounds echoed from the distant sky.

Shen Long reacted swiftly, releasing Shen Chan immediately.

Shen Chan’s eyes emitted dazzling golden light as he gazed toward the distant horizon.

"Master, two heterodox cultivators are chasing two human cultivators. They’re disciples of the Mu Family from Seven Rainbow Mountain."

Shen Chan reported.

"Mu Family disciples? Can you recognize the origins of the two heterodox cultivators?"

Shen Long asked.

Seven Rainbow Mountain’s Mu Family was an affiliate force of Hengshan Sect, boasting multiple Golden Immortal cultivators. It was on Mu Family territory that he had landed after being swept into a spatial storm.

"Unrecognizable. Ancient Cloud Continent has numerous heterodox clans. The stronger ones within established territories are easy to identify, but attacks on Mu Family disciples within Hengshan Sect’s region likely come from outsiders or minor clans."

Shen Chan analyzed.

"Let’s intervene and rescue them—it might be an opportunity to form a benevolent connection."

Shen Long said gravely.

Several hundred thousand miles away, a tall, thin old man in a green robe and a voluptuous woman in a golden dress lay on the ground, their breaths weak.

Two towering men clad in blue robes stood in midair, each bearing four arms and three eyes, both at the True Immortal Late Stage.

"Yu He, run! I’ll cover you."

The green-robed elder ordered, coughing and spitting out a mouthful of essence blood.

"Still thinking of running? Delusional."

One of the blue-robed men sneered.

"You’re the delusional ones, daring to commit atrocities in human territory. How reckless."

A cold, male voice rang out from the distant sky.

As the voice finished, enormous silver lightning bolts streaked across the sky, striking toward the two blue-robed men.

"Thunder Law!"

One of the blue-robed men frowned, his fists glowing brilliantly with golden light as he punched toward the void.

Accompanied by sharp sonic booms, gigantic golden fists materialized, colliding with the descending silver lightning.

Amid deafening explosions, the golden fists shattered the silver lightning, and the immense energy waves fractured the void across tens of thousands of miles, leaving it riddled with wide cracks.