Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1193 - 1197 A Chance Encounter with an Old Acquaintance

Chapter 1193: 1197 A Chance Encounter with an Old Acquaintance

"I am Li Hong. We are currently apprehending spies bought by the Thunderclap Clan. This entire sea area has been blocked, not intentionally making things difficult for the five of you."

The man in the green robe said politely.

"Thunderclap Clan spies? Sea blockade?"

Shen Long was slightly surprised.

According to what he knew, the Thunderclap Clan is one of the Five Great Forces in the Northern Profound Sea Domain.

The Lower Realm also has the Thunderclap Clan, but as for whether there’s any connection to the Thunderclap Clan in the Northern Profound Sea Domain, Shen Long was not sure.

The Human Clan has the strongest ability to proliferate, spreading across the Immortal Realm, while other clans are not confined to one area, just their distribution range is not as extensive.

"Rest assured, friends. We use the Heart Inquiry Disc for questioning. As long as your backgrounds are clean, we will not make things difficult for you."

Sun Hong took out a golden glowing Law Disk.

Shen Long frowned. From the body of the man in the golden robe came a sound like a tsunami. He took out a blue glowing Law Disk and injected a spell into it, prompting a quick female voice to sound: "Taoist Friend Lin, we’ve found the spy. They’re appearing on the Golden Carp Archipelago, hurry over to support Taoist Friend Xu."

"Got it, we’ll head over immediately."

The man in the golden robe agreed and put away the golden Law Disk.

"Taoist Friend Li, the spy has been exposed. Let’s go and assist Taoist Friend Xu!"

The man in the golden robe said.

Li Hong nodded, cupped his fists toward Shen Long and the others, and said: "It was a misunderstanding. We’ll go ahead to assist Taoist Friend Xu. Please feel free, friends."

Having said that, the green flying boat emitted green light, turning into a flash and disappearing.

"It seems that the Northern Profound Sea Domain is not peaceful either."

Chu Buyu said.

"Let’s go to the marketplace for a rest and then make plans."

Shen Long said.

With a spell from Shen Chan, the golden colossal ship flew forward with great speed.

Seven days later, the golden colossal ship stopped. Ahead was a vast island with a towering giant city. Above the city gate was a plaque inscribed with the words "Yunmeng Marketplace."

Yunmeng Marketplace was established by the Chu Family, which is one of the Five Great Forces in the Northern Profound Sea Domain.

Shen Chan put away the golden colossal ship, and the five of Shen Long flew to the gate of Yunmeng Marketplace, walking inside with large strides.

The streets were crowded; some cultivators had scales of various colors on their bodies—these were Fishman Clan cultivators.

The Fishman Clan is allied with the Chu Family, so it wasn’t unusual for their cultivators to appear in Yunmeng Marketplace.

Shen Long and the others scattered; Shen Chan and three others were responsible for purchasing resources and renting a place.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu walked and looked around; the Northern Profound Sea Domain is rich in pearl oysters, which have broad uses like Array Setting, Artifact Refining, and Alchemy.

An hour later, Shen Long and Chu Buyu appeared at a spacious green stone plaza with many small stalls offering various items.

They browsed to see if they could find something valuable.

After a round, Shen Long and Chu Buyu didn’t find anything noteworthy.

"Senior Shen? Is it you?"

A respectful male voice reached Shen Long’s ears.

Shen Long turned his head, and Heaven Venerable Badao was coming toward him.

Heaven Venerable Badao was only at the True Immortal Late Stage; Shen Long didn’t expect him to be in the Green Lotus Immortal Domain as well.

"Long time no see."

Shen Long greeted.

"Senior Shen, Senior Chu, could I borrow a moment of your time?"

Heaven Venerable Badao said politely.

It’s been years since Shen Long and Chu Buyu ascended to the Golden Immortal stage.

Neither Shen Long nor Chu Buyu objected, and the three of them went to a teahouse and requested a private room.

"Friend Ye, have you joined any other forces?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"I sought allegiance with the True Spirit Noble Family Liu Family. Liu Family has a sizable influence in the Hundred Flowers Immortal Domain. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, I landed in Liu Family’s territory. Thirty thousand years ago, Liu Family had a war with the Thousand Swords Sect and was exterminated by them. I narrowly escaped and left the Hundred Flowers Immortal Domain, coming to the Green Lotus Immortal Domain."

Heaven Venerable Badao said slowly.

"Hundred Flowers Immortal Domain?"

Shen Long was slightly surprised. He hadn’t heard of this Immortal Domain.

"Hundred Flowers Immortal Domain is a medium-sized Immortal Domain, quite far from the Green Lotus Immortal Domain, with several Immortal Domains in between, so it’s normal for Taoist Friend Shen not to have heard of it."

Heaven Venerable Badao explained.

"What is the cultivation level of the Liu Family’s ancestor? Why did they have a war with the Thousand Swords Sect?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"The ancestor of the Liu Family was at the Late-stage Golden Immortal. I’ve heard it was over a Fourth Grade Dao Pill. The Thousand Swords Sect and the Liu Family have been longstanding foes, and the Grand Elder of the Thousand Swords Sect cultivated the Sword Law to Great Achievement. During the incident, I was out handling affairs and escaped the ordeal."

Heaven Venerable Badao slowly explained.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu suddenly understood; a Fourth Grade Dao Pill could indeed cause Golden Immortal cultivators to fight fiercely.

"Senior Shen, Senior Chu, I got hold of something good but keeping it would be a waste."

Heaven Venerable Badao took out a green glowing jade vase and injected a spell.

The green jade vase emitted a burst of green light, and a half-zhang high golden fruit tree flew out, its leaves having nine spiral patterns.

"This is a nine-revolutions yuan fruit tree over thirty thousand years old. The Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Fruit is one of the Ten Immortal Fruits. Please, seniors, do not disdain it."

Heaven Venerable Badao said thusly, although his eyes revealed reluctance.

"Nine Revolutions Yuan Fruit Tree!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Shen Long’s eyes.

The Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Fruit can delay the arrival of a minor heavenly tribulation for an immortal. A single fruit can extend the tribulation’s descent by tens of millions of years and can be stacked.

The growth cycle of the Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Fruit spans one hundred and eighty million years; even a Taiyi Golden Immortal couldn’t afford to wait.

"Exactly, I found it in an Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Dwelling. If the seniors do not scorn it, please take it."

Heaven Venerable Badao said sincerely.

"Whatever you want, just say it. If it’s not an excessive request, I can agree."

Shen Long said.

"Anything from Senior, and I’ll be content."

Heaven Venerable Badao said cautiously.

Things have changed, with Shen Long now a Golden Immortal cultivator; Heaven Venerable Badao dared not make demands.

Chu Buyu took out a golden storage bracelet and handed it to Heaven Venerable Badao, saying: "These are resources for impacting the Golden Immortal stage. We hope you can ascend to the Golden Immortal stage. We don’t want a fourth person to know about this matter."

A thirty-thousand-year-old nine-revolutions yuan fruit’s value wasn’t significant, but Chu Buyu still offered clarification.

"I understand, thank you, Senior Shen, Senior Chu."

Heaven Venerable Badao expressed gratitude, attempting to kneel.

Shen Long gently lifted his right hand, and an invisible force supported Heaven Venerable Badao.

"We are old acquaintances, no need for formalities. By the way, how did you come to the Green Lotus Immortal Domain?"

Shen Long wondered.

"By chance, I obtained a ticket issued by the Tianbao Immortal Alliance. I followed their merchant ship from the Hundred Flowers Immortal Domain to the Green Lotus Immortal Domain."

Heaven Venerable Badao explained.

Shen Long suddenly understood, as the Tianbao Immortal Alliance’s business spans multiple Immortal Domains, making this explanation plausible.

After chatting for a while, Heaven Venerable Badao took his leave.

"He was revered by countless cultivators in the Lower Realm, yet it’s surprising to see him in such a state."

Chu Buyu sighed.

"Highly esteemed in the Lower Realm does not guarantee the same in the Immortal Realm. He must have endured a lot, hence his demeanor. We see reflections of ourselves in him too."

Shen Long speculated.

Heaven Venerable Badao must have suffered significantly; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so subservient.

Facing a Taiyi Golden Immortal, Shen Long and Chu Buyu were also apprehensive.

"Indeed! Cultivation may seem to have many stages, but in reality, it’s just three: Senior, Fellow, and Ant."

Chu Buyu agreed wholeheartedly.

Shen Long took out a red glowing Transcendent Mirror and injected a spell into it, with Shen Chan’s visage appearing on the surface.

"Master, I’ve rented a pavilion, Golden Sun Pavilion."

Shen Chan informed.

"Got it."

Shen Long nodded and put away the Transcendent Mirror.