Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1125 - 1033 Late Stage True Immortal

Chapter 1125: 1033 Late Stage True Immortal

The Jinluo Mountain Range spanned tens of millions of li. In the northwestern corner of the range lay a massive valley with many connecting paths. Outside the valley stood a green stone stele a hundred zhang tall, engraved with the words "Jinluo Marketplace."

In a wide open area, a streak of golden lightning lit up the sky. Shen Long suddenly appeared, his back adorned with wings flickering with golden arcs of electricity.

His face was pale, his expression listless, and his blood-soaked clothes starkly visible.

He and Chu Buyu had been pursued by a True Immortal Late Stage cultivator. The opponent had attained minor achievement in both the Speed Law and the Strength Law. Shen Long and Chu Buyu were no match for him, and suffered severe injuries in combat.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu deployed a Divine Soul Secret Technique, managing to wound their enemy and seizing the opportunity to escape.

Chu Buyu concealed herself within the Myriad Bamboo Chart, while Shen Long carried it as he fled, eventually reaching the territory of the Qin Family.

The Qin Family had a lineage spanning millions of years, with over ten Golden Immortals stationed. The enemy likely wouldn’t dare to act recklessly in the marketplace.

Shen Long entered a secret underground cavern and separated from Shen Peng.

He changed his outfit and altered his appearance.

Uncertain of the origins or affiliations of his pursuer, Shen Long remained cautious, fearing that the Qin Family might recognize the adversary.

Shen Long stored Shen Peng back into the Myriad Beasts Tower, then soared out of the cavern.

Not long after, Shen Long appeared at the entrance of the Jinluo Marketplace and strode inside.

The Jinluo Marketplace was much smaller in scale compared to the Hengshan Marketplace. Shen Long wandered through the marketplace once before renting a three-story pavilion where he settled down.

Entering a practice room, he summoned the Myriad Bamboo Chart, infused it with a spell.

The Myriad Bamboo Chart radiated a dazzling green light, and Chu Buyu emerged from within. Her face was pale, her aura weak.

Shen Long had remarkable regenerative abilities, but Chu Buyu lacked such an abnormal rate of recovery and had to rely on an Immortal Pill to heal her injuries.

"Husband, where are we now? Is it safe here?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"This is the Jinluo Marketplace, a venue established by the Qin Family. We haven’t detected his presence in over half a year. Moreover, Shen Fu has locked onto his Divine Soul fluctuation. If he shows up in the marketplace, Shen Fu will definitely alert us."

Shen Long replied, releasing Shen Fu.

"Wife, let’s go to the Ninth Layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower to heal. Shen Fu can keep an eye on things here."

Shen Long suggested, bringing Chu Buyu into the Myriad Beasts Tower, ascending to the Ninth Layer.

"This attack loosened my bottleneck significantly. I plan to go into seclusion to heal and cultivate for a while, hoping to break through the bottleneck."

Chu Buyu said.

"Same here. Let’s hope this marks the end of the bottleneck struggles."

Shen Long agreed.

Each of them entered a separate practice room. Shen Long meditated on a red cushion.

This was his first life-or-death duel with a True Immortal with minor achievement in Law comprehension, and he nearly perished. However, his bottleneck had eased considerably.

He sensed he was separated from True Immortal Late Stage by only a thin veil, yet healing remained his immediate priority.

If not for his robust regenerative ability, he would have been slain already. He couldn’t fathom how Dongfang Yi and Dongfang Yu had fared.

If they had been slain, the enemy might be able to trace Shen Long and Chu Buyu’s origins.

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The Jinling Mountain Range, the Jinling Tribe.

Within a sprawling estate, Jin Hao, Zi Huan, and a voluptuous woman in a green dress convened in a green stone pavilion, deep in discussion.

"Hengshan Sect contacted the Yang Family? Are they planning to wage war against us again?"

Jin Hao said darkly.

"I’ve already tasked someone to investigate. We need clarity on why Hengshan Sect is initiating this conflict."

Zi Huan replied.

"Hengshan Sect is purchasing resources to heal Divine Soul wounds at high prices. Could this be preparation for war? After all, such resources are rare, and gathering them becomes exceedingly difficult once the battle starts."

The green-dressed woman speculated.

Qing Yao, head of the Executive Hall of the Jinling Tribe.

"That’s a possibility. If they wish for direct confrontation, then we’ll fight. Issue the orders for a full-scale counterattack, and send envoys to seek aid from the Shikun Clan. Hengshan Sect has allies, but so do we. Nevertheless, uncovering the reason behind Hengshan Sect’s hostilities remains crucial."

Jin Hao commanded.

Zi Huan and Qing Yao acknowledged and left to fulfill the orders.

Three million years had passed since the last great war between the Jinling Tribe and Hengshan Sect, yet this conflict dwarfed the previous one in magnitude.

An enormous number of Immortals were deployed to the frontlines, while vast quantities of resources were transported to support the efforts.

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Time flew by, and three thousand years elapsed.

Jinluo Marketplace buzzed with crowds thronging the streets, and the cacophony of carriages filled the air.

Shen Fu strolled leisurely through the streets, browsing as he went.

After half an hour, he arrived at the entrance of a three-story green pavilion, with a plaque inscribed "Qingyang Pavilion."

He withdrew a square-shaped green token, flicking his wrist. A stream of green light shot out, integrating into the door, which promptly opened for him.

He entered, and the door closed automatically.

Approaching a practice room, he was about to issue a Sound Transmission Talisman when the door swung open. Shen Long and Chu Buyu emerged, beaming with joy.

Their auras were far stronger than before; both had ascended to True Immortal Late Stage.

"Congratulations, Master and Mistress, on ascending to True Immortal Late Stage."

Shen Fu offered his congratulations.

"Any sight of that man?"

Shen Long inquired.

This incident had been a blessing in disguise; their severe injuries had catalyzed their breakthroughs from their bottlenecks.

"None. Hengshan Sect and the Jinling Tribe clashed violently again for unknown reasons. The Yang Family and Shikun Clan’s subsidiary forces also engaged in battle. Over a dozen Golden Immortal cultivators perished during the conflict, which has since concluded."

Shen Fu reported.

"Hengshan Sect and the Jinling Tribe clashing again? No wonder Hengshan Sect was trying to purchase resources to heal Divine Soul wounds at exorbitant rates."

Chu Buyu realized.

"It’s hard to say. Hengshan Sect’s actions may not be solely for warfare. It doesn’t add up; I can’t believe Hengshan Sect lacks such resources. They must be self-sufficient in this regard."

Shen Long analyzed. A thought struck him, and he asked, "Any news on Dongfang Yi and Dongfang Yu?"

"Yes, they’ve been placed on the wanted list by Qianhao Sect for unknown reasons. I was about to report this, Master."

Shen Fu replied.

"They managed to escape unharmed? Their skills aren’t to be underestimated."

Chu Buyu said in surprise.

"They likely possess some Secret Talisman or extraordinary artifact! What’s Qianhao Sect’s background?"

Shen Long asked.

"Qianhao Sect is a newly established faction. Its founding ancestor, Qianhao Immortal Sovereign, possesses Golden Immortality Early Stage cultivation. Over its fifty-thousand-year history, the sect has fewer than three Golden Immortal cultivators, making it insignificant on Ancient Cloud Continent."

Shen Fu replied truthfully.

"Now that we’ve surpassed our bottlenecks, let’s return to the Glazed Sea Domain. Ancient Cloud Continent is too chaotic. Facing another True Immortal with minor achievement in Law comprehension could spell certain death for us."

Shen Long said gravely.

"Indeed! Being in Ancient Cloud Continent has made me truly realize the disparity between ourselves and other True Immortals."

Chu Buyu sighed.

There were always higher mountains and greater people.

Their survival against a True Immortal with minor achievement in Law comprehension was an achievement worth pride.

Shen Fu suddenly spoke, "Master, I’ve sensed Liu Yuanzong’s Divine Soul fluctuations. He seems to be within the marketplace."

"Liu Yuanzong?"

Shen Long narrowed his eyes, murderous intent flashing within. He ordered, "Let’s head out together. If he dares to leave the marketplace, we’ll kill him."

He and Chu Buyu altered their faces, then left Qingyang Pavilion together.

A span of one tea’s time later, Shen Long, Chu Buyu, and Shen Fu arrived at a hundred-thousand-mu Green Stone Plaza, where numerous small stalls were scattered.

They wandered among the crowd, inconspicuous amidst the throngs.

Liu Yuanzong was seated behind one of the stalls, his pallor poor, and his stall laden with various refining materials.