Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1141 - 1045 Golden Immortal Heavenly Tribulation

Chapter 1141: 1045 Golden Immortal Heavenly Tribulation

A three-storey golden pavilion with a plaque bearing the words "Golden Sun Pavilion".

In a certain secret chamber, runes flickered on the stone walls, emanating strong waves of restriction.

Xu He sat on a blue meditation cushion, holding a Transcendent Mirror shimmering with blue light, and the mirror surface reflected the visage of a man in a green robe with ordinary features.

"Junior Brother Liu might head to Nine Stars Island for treasure hunting. The exact location I don’t know. If you’re going to act, do it on Nine Stars Island. Don’t reveal too much information to those taking action, and if you fail, don’t rat me out."

Xu He said.

Bewitched by the Heavenly Ghost Sect, he became their undercover agent, selling intelligence to them.

"Are you sure it’s the Zouhua Cave of a Golden Immortal cultivator?"

The man in the green robe asked.

"I’m not sure. We need to act quickly, or someone else might get there first."

Xu He replied.

"Got it. If it truly is the Zouhua Cave of a Golden Immortal cultivator, you’ll have performed a meritorious deed, and I will report immediately."

The man in the green robe said solemnly.

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Qingmei Garden, Liu Yuqian, Liu Yuhai, and Liu Yang sat in a Green Stone Pavilion discussing something.

"Are you sure it’s the Zouhua Cave of a Golden Immortal cultivator? What’s Madam Lin’s background? How did you come to know her? How long have you known her?"

Liu Yuqian threw out several questions.

"I can’t determine if it’s the Zouhua Cave of a Golden Immortal cultivator. I’ve known Madam Lin for hundreds of thousands of years; we met at a gathering. She’s a Loose Immortal and has been to Nine Stars Island for treasure hunting. Over thirty thousand years ago, she went there too and obtained some Immortal Elixirs to sell to me."

Liu Yuhai answered truthfully.

"According to what she mentioned, five True Immortal Cultivators couldn’t break the restriction. There’s a possibility it could be the Zouhua Cave of a Golden Immortal cultivator, but we can’t fully trust her words. I suggest we control her first, send people to Nine Stars Island for treasure hunting, and if there’s trouble, she can’t be let off."

Liu Yang suggested.

"Alright then! I’ll lead a team to Nine Stars Island for a treasure hunt. Yuhai, you’re responsible for keeping an eye on Madam Lin, don’t let her leave the marketplace. If necessary, you can have Junior Sister Liu assist you by temporarily imprisoning her."

Liu Yuqian instructed.

If it truly is the Zouhua Cave of a Golden Immortal cultivator, then we have a huge find.

"Yes, cousin."

Liu Yuhai agreed.

Liu Yuqian took out the Transcendent Mirror, contacted five fellow True Immortals, and left the Tianyue marketplace.

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Time flew by, over ten thousand years passed.

Myriad Beasts Island, Myriad Beasts Beast Garden.

Chu Buyu, Mo Bingbing, and Shen Lang sat in a Green Stone Pavilion discussing something.

"It seems the Xuanming Clan wants to escalate the situation."

Shen Lang said.

True Immortal Cultivators from the Heavenly Ghost Sect, Tianyue Sect, and Xuanming Clan were fighting fiercely on Nine Stars Island, with casualties on all sides.

After the incident, conflicts continued between the Heavenly Ghost Sect, Xuanming Clan, and Tianyue Sect, with the Nangong Family also assisting.

A while back, a Golden Immortal cultivator from the Xuanming Clan took action, severely injuring a Golden Immortal from the Tianyue Sect.

"Strangely, after all these years of investigation, we still don’t know why the Xuanming Clan is targeting the Tianyue Sect."

Mo Bingbing said.

"Let’s leave them be, as long as we don’t have to exert any effort, it’s fine."

Chu Buyu said.

She knew well that following Shen Long’s plan, assuming Liu Yuqian would acquire the wealth of Xuan Hao and the others, the Xuanming Clan would direct their wrath toward Liu Yuqian.

For some unknown reason, Heavenly Ghost Sect cultivators were also on Nine Stars Island, teaming up with the Xuanming Clan’s True Immortal Cultivators to go against Liu Yuqian and her group, leaving Liu Yuqian and Liu Yang heavily injured.

"That’s true. By the way, is Junior Brother Shen in seclusion again?"

Mo Bingbing curiously asked.

"Hmm!"

Chu Buyu nodded, saying no more.

In the Ninth Layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower, with ten times the time flow rate, over ten thousand years had passed outside, while inside it had been over a hundred thousand years. Shen Long might be striving to ascend to the Golden Immortal stage.

After chatting for a bit, Shen Lang and Mo Bingbing left.

Chu Buyu entered a Practice Room where she could see the Myriad Beasts Tower.

A hint of worry appeared in her eyes, as she had no way to autonomously enter the Myriad Beasts Tower.

Inside the Myriad Beasts Tower, the Ninth Layer.

A gigantic thundercloud floated high in the sky, flickering with lightning. Thick silver bolts split across the sky, heading straight for a towering mountain peak.

Shen Xiao and Shen Jiu stood atop a distant peak, staring at the thundercloud with grave expressions.

After over a hundred thousand years of seclusion, Shen Long finally summoned the Heavenly Tribulation, attempting to ascend to the Golden Immortal stage.

As time ticked away, the thundercloud’s area gradually shrank, while the descending Heavenly Tribulation grew increasingly powerful.

After a quarter hour, the thundercloud surged with massive arcs of four-colored lightning, transforming into a four-colored thundercloud.

"Nine strikes of Four-colored Celestial Lightning!"

Shen Xiao’s expression turned serious.

The difference between Four-colored Celestial Lightning and Four-colored Divine Lightning was only a character, but their powers were worlds apart.

Most True Immortal cultivators striving for the Golden Immortal stage only drew Two-colored Celestial Lightning, and only a few drawn Three-colored Celestial Lightning.

Only True Immortals who comprehend the Supreme Laws can draw Four-colored Celestial Lightning, which is a recognition, as well as a test, by the Heavenly Dao.

The swirling four-colored thundercloud formed, and a thick bolt of Four-colored Celestial Lightning descended like a four-colored thunder spear, tearing through the void with a long, wide rift.

A loud beastly roar rang out as a yellow sonic wave swept forth toward the Four-colored Thunder Spear.

The clash of the yellow sonic wave and the Four-colored Thunder Spear resembled an egg smashing against a stone, instantly shattering the yellow sonic wave.

The Four-colored Thunder Spear penetrated the silver lightning light, and a massive burst of four-colored lightning shot skywards, filling the skies with dust.

Before the four-colored lightning could dissipate, an even thicker bolt of Four-colored Celestial Lightning struck down, followed by the third, fourth...

One bolt after another of Four-colored Celestial Lightning struck down, each bolt of lightning growing more dazzling.

After the eighth bolt of Four-colored Celestial Lightning, the thundercloud churned and morphed into a massive Four-colored Thunder Phoenix, its body covered with four-colored arcs of lightning, exuding a world-destroying aura.

The four-colored lightning dissipated, revealing a smoking giant crater, with Shen Long sitting inside, his clothes tattered and his face pale.

He had consumed Immortal Medicine and Immortal Fruit to weaken the Heavenly Tribulation, just managing to withstand until now; otherwise, he would’ve been annihilated.

The wings of the Four-colored Thunder Phoenix fluttered gently, descending from the sky and charging toward Shen Long.

Shen Long took a deep breath, his fists radiating golden light as he punched into the void.

After a piercing whistling sound, dense golden fist shadows shot forth, striking the Four-colored Thunder Phoenix in succession.

The Four-colored Thunder Phoenix let out a mournful cry, its massive body trembling. The next moment, it exploded into a vast burst of four-colored lightning, engulfing a large area.

The entire ground shook violently, shrouded in dust.

Shen Xiao and Shen Jiu’s hearts were in their throats, their expressions tense.

A loud, joyful laugh echoed from the dust, as the lightning dissipated, revealing Shen Long’s figure.

Shen Long’s body was drenched in blood, with white bones visible in several places, and he appeared like a massive charred piece of coal, emitting a scorched smell.

Feathers gilded with golden arcs adorned his back, with only the bone wings left visible as the feathers had been burnt away.

Golden light flourished from Shen Long’s body, dead skin peeled away, wounds healing at a visible rate, his skin white and tender like that of a newborn.

"Finally, I’ve ascended to the Golden Immortal stage! Haha."

Shen Long laughed heartily.

With a flash of golden light, Shen Peng separated from Shen Long, his complexion pale.

If it weren’t for Shen Peng’s aid, Shen Long would have been severely injured, if not dead, as the power of the Four-colored Celestial Lightning was immense.

"Congratulations, Master, on ascending to the Golden Immortal stage."

Shen Peng offered his congratulations.

Originally at the True Immortal Late Stage, with Shen Long’s ascension to the Golden Immortal stage, Shen Peng also benefited, directly advancing to the True Immortal Great Perfection.

Shen Xiao and Shen Jiu arrived to offer their congratulations to Shen Long.

Shen Long donned a new vestment robe, and with a thought, he appeared on a vast green plain, where a thousand-foot-tall golden stele stood with numerous profound runes inscribed upon it.

"The tenth layer has a stele?"

Shen Long was slightly taken aback.

Having ascended to the Golden Immortal stage, he could enter the tenth layer of the Myriad Beasts Tower, not expecting to find a stele there.

His gaze fell upon the stele, and his expression grew increasingly grave.

"The stele records the Three Thousand Laws? A Law Stele? No, an Enlightenment Stele!"

Shen Long drew a sharp intake of breath, his face filled with disbelief.

Recalling something, with a thought, Shen Peng, Shen Xiao, and Shen Jiu also appeared before the stele.

"Focus on this stele and attempt to comprehend the laws."

Shen Long instructed, sitting cross-legged, his gaze fixed on the stele.

He could clearly observe certain golden runes on the stele’s surface glowing brightly, and before long, a look of bliss appeared on his face.

Over a month later, Shen Long returned to normal, his expression exuberant.

He could verify that this stele allowed him to better comprehend the laws, making his cultivation here twice as effective with half the effort.

Shen Peng, Shen Xiao, and Shen Jiu’s faces were full of bliss as they sank into a cultivation state.

Shen Long didn’t disturb them and exited the Myriad Beasts Tower.