Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1188 - 1192 Murong Hu (requesting monthly tickets)

Chapter 1188: 1192 Murong Hu (requesting monthly tickets)

Seeing Shen Long’s expression, Situ Lei asked in confusion, "Taoist Friend Qian, do you only have the cultivation method for the first six layers of the Taiyi Yuan Soul Method?"

Shen Long nodded and said, "I thought Taoist Friend Situ had the complete cultivation technique, it seems I misunderstood."

"If I had the complete Taiyi Yuan Soul Method, I would have exchanged it for resources with a major force long ago."

Situ Lei said with a bitter smile. He thought of something, shook his sleeve, and two exquisite green jade boxes shot out, flying toward Shen Long.

"These are two Primordial Soul Flowers over three million years old; consider them as a trade for a drop of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk with Taoist Friend Shen."

Situ Lei said boldly.

"Taoist Friend Situ, you’re too polite. I was the one who injured your companion."

Shen Long said with a smile.

"I was the one who wanted to spar with Taoist Friend Qian, which is why he got injured. I just like making friends with generous Taoists. Two Primordial Soul Flowers are nothing."

Situ Lei said indifferently.

Shen Long smiled and nodded, accepting the two Primordial Soul Flowers.

"Taoist Friend Qian, I heard Jiuyan Palace is holding a celebration for newly ascended Taiyi Golden Immortals. I’m planning to join in the fun at the Jiuyan marketplace. How about you?"

Situ Lei said.

"We are also heading to the Jiuyan marketplace. If Taoist Friend Situ doesn’t mind, let’s travel together!"

Shen Long extended an invitation.

"Sure! I also want to exchange insights on Law Cultivation with Taoist Friend Qian."

Situ Lei readily agreed.

At that moment, Shen Chan and the others returned.

Shen Long, Situ Lei, and the red-robed youth came to the deck and gathered around a tea table, sipping tea and discussing the Dao.

With Shen Chan’s spell stimulated, the Golden Colossal Ship soared into the sky, soon disappearing over the horizon.

Over a month later, the Golden Colossal Ship appeared over a stretch of undulating red mountains, with a strong sulfur smell filling the air.

Shen Long and Situ Lei sipped tea and discussed the Dao while the red-robed youth remained silent.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Qian, for your guidance. I hope I can cultivate the Strength Law to Great Achievement as well."

Situ Lei expressed his gratitude.

He had only cultivated the Earth Law to Great Achievement, while the Strength Law was merely at Small Achievement.

"Taoist Friend Situ, you’re too polite. It’s just an exchange······"

Before Shen Long could finish speaking, a deafening dragon roar echoed.

The Golden Colossal Ship halted, and Shen Long and Situ Lei looked toward the distant horizon.

A Red Escape Light appeared in the distant sky, flashed briefly, and revealed a red, two-headed giant dragon. A group of cultivators stood on the dragon’s heads, led by a burly red-robed youth.

"It’s him!"

Surprise flashed in Shen Long’s eyes.

He had just taken the relics of Huang Yishi, and now the red-robed youth brought some Golden Immortal cultivators, also targeting Huang Yishi’s Zouhua Cave, only to find it empty.

"Taoist Friend Murong, long time no see."

Situ Lei greeted.

"Taoist Friend Situ, it’s been years. Have you ascended to Late-stage Golden Immortal? Congratulations."

The red-robed youth spoke loudly.

"I just recently broke through. Taoist Friend Murong, you’re not far from Great Perfection, are you?"

Situ Lei said with a smile.

"Still a ways off, I have things to do, talk later."

After saying this, the two-headed dragon flew onward swiftly.

"Do you know him, Taoist Friend Situ?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"Murong Hu, his Grand Master Xuan is Immortal Monarch Leng Yan, and he has cultivated the Fire Law to Great Achievement."

Situ Lei explained.

Shen Long suddenly understood, having heard of Immortal Monarch Leng Yan’s deeds.

Immortal Monarch Leng Yan is the Great Elder of Jiuyan Palace, and once fended off an ambush by two heterodox cultivators at the Taiyi Golden Immortal Phase, killing one and severely injuring the other, gaining fame across the Skyfire Continent.

The Golden Colossal Ship continued forward, and soon a Sky-Supporting Peak towering into the clouds appeared before them.

The peak’s top had nine grand buildings of various colors, resembling nine flames from afar.

At the foot of the mountain stood a hundred-zhang-high Green Stone Stele with the words "Jiuyan Marketplace" inscribed on it. Buildings stretched from the mountain’s base to its summit, and numerous cultivators were visible moving about.

The Golden Colossal Ship landed slowly, and Shen Long and the others disembarked, with Shen Chan putting away the ship.

After entering Jiuyan Marketplace, Situ Lei and his companion parted ways with Shen Long.

Later, at a fork in the road, Shen Chan and her companions also parted ways with Shen Long to purchase resources, each with their own tasks.

Shen Long strolled leisurely along the streets, looking around.

The scale of Jiuyan Marketplace was similar to that of the Qingyan Marketplace, with the difference being more weapon shops here.

Jiuyan Palace controlled many Immortal Mines, and in terms of the number of Immortal Artifact Masters, Jiuyan Palace dared to claim second, and no force on the Skyfire Continent dared to claim first.

Besides Immortal Artifacts, the weapon shops also sold Second Rank Immortal Puppets, but they had to be pre-ordered and were expensive.

Half an hour later, Shen Long appeared in a spacious Red Stone Plaza lined with small stalls full of all sorts of items.

He walked while observing, hoping to find a rare treasure.

"Taoist Friend Qian, what a coincidence!"

A familiar male voice reached Shen Long’s ears.

Shen Long followed the voice, spotting Gongsun Hai sitting behind a small stall with some Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts and Immortal Puppets displayed on it.

"What a coincidence, Taoist Friend Gongsun."

Shen Long smiled slightly and quickly walked over.

"Taoist Friend Qian, do you see anything you like? I’ll give you two items."

Gongsun Hai said enthusiastically.

"Were these Immortal Artifacts and Immortal Puppets refined by you?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"No, my sister refined them; she’s also at the Jiuyan marketplace."

Gongsun Hai explained.

Shen Long’s gaze skimmed over the stall and he said with a smile, "Thanks for your kindness, Taoist Friend Gongsun. If it’s convenient, let’s find a place to chat."

"I can’t leave now, but we’re staying at Profound Moon Pavilion. If you’re free, you can come over tonight, or we can come find you."

Gongsun Hai said.

Shen Long nodded, exchanged a few words, then left.

He walked around but didn’t find anything good.

As twilight descended, Shen Long appeared on a quiet street in a residential area.

Shen Chan stood at the entrance of a three-story golden pavilion, with the sign reading "Golden Flame Pavilion."

"Haven’t they returned yet?"

Shen Long casually asked, entering the Golden Flame Pavilion.

"They’re still out purchasing resources and haven’t returned."

Shen Chan said truthfully, closing the door.

Shen Long sensed something and entered the Myriad Beasts Tower, arriving at the ninth floor.

Chu Buyu emerged from the Myriad Beasts Hall, her aura significantly stronger, having ascended to Mid-Stage Golden Immortal.

"Congratulations, madam, on emerging from seclusion."

Shen Long offered his congratulations.

"Husband, have Yu Qing and Yu Hong comprehended the Supreme Laws?"

Chu Buyu inquired with concern.

"They have respectively grasped the Divine Soul Law and the Yin Yang Law. I am currently on the Skyfire Continent."

Shen Long reported truthfully.

He briefly recounted the journey, and Chu Buyu nodded, "Murong Hu’s great opportunity was seized by my husband first. If he knew, he would surely be furious."

"He only knows where the great opportunity is, not what it actually is. To be cautious, I won’t reveal what I took from Huang Yishi, so Murong Hu can’t trace it back to me."

Shen Long said with a smile.

After a brief conversation, Shen Long took Chu Buyu and left the Myriad Beasts Tower.