Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1270 - 1274 Shangguan brothers

Chapter 1270: 1274 Shangguan brothers

A vast and boundless azure sea, with the sea wind blowing steadily.

A blue Escape Light appeared on the distant horizon, flashing to a halt above a deserted island. As the light receded, a hundred-zhang-long Blue Flying Boat materialized, with Shen Long, Chu Buyu, Shen Chan, and a tall, slender golden-robed youth standing above the island.

The island spanned several thousand li in size with dense vegetation.

"This is the place!"

The golden-robed youth pointed to a small valley surrounded on three sides by mountains.

Gongsun Hong, currently only at the Golden Immortality Early Stage.

Shen Long reconstructed Gongsun Hong’s physical body, provided resources to restore his Divine Soul, and now Gongsun Hong worked for Shen Long.

Back then, when the Gongsun Immortal Clan was annihilated, Gongsun Hong’s ancestor narrowly escaped the calamity, seeking refuge in the Zi Xiao Immortal Domain. However, the lineage dwindled, and by Gongsun Hong’s generation, there were only three Golden Immortals left.

While on a mission, they were ambushed by high-rank cultivators. Gongsun Hong escaped death, fleeing to the Green Lotus Immortal Domain, only to be relentlessly pursued by his enemies.

He received news of a Dao Stone in a certain place within the Seven Stars Immortal Mansion. It was this stone he sought when he entered the mansion for treasure. Triggering a restriction and facing formidable foes, his body was severely damaged, leaving him stranded in the Seven Stars Immortal Mansion until Shen Yuhong found his Zouhua Cave.

This place marks the junction between the Green Lotus Immortal Domain and the Zi Xiao Immortal Domain. When Gongsun Hong passed through here, he discovered a Taiyi Golden Immortal’s Zouhua Cave. However, unable to break the restriction and with enemies on his tail, he had to leave.

"Master, there is indeed a restriction within that small valley, but I can’t decipher it."

Shen Chan spoke, his eyes flickering with golden light.

Being only at Golden Immortal Great Perfection, he couldn’t handle a Third Rank Immortal Formation.

Chu Buyu’s right hand radiated with red light. A red giant palm appeared with a flash, bringing an astonishing heat as it rushed toward the small valley.

With a thunderous roar, crimson flames engulfed the entire deserted island, evaporating large quantities of seawater.

The small valley was illuminated by a bright golden light, strikingly conspicuous.

After a while, the flames dissipated, leaving only the small valley on the entire island, covered by a dim golden light curtain.

Shen Long wielded the Taihao Staff, striking the golden light curtain, which shattered like a bubble.

With a sweep of his Divine Sense, Shen Long discovered a humanoid skeleton inside the cave within the valley.

He leapt into the cave, quickly entering a cavern about an acre in size.

A humanoid skeleton lay at the center of the cavern, wearing a golden Storage Bracelet on its left bony hand, with its lower body missing.

Shen Long opened his mouth, and the Qinglian True Flame flew out, landing on the humanoid skeleton and reducing it to ashes with visible speed, leaving only the golden Storage Bracelet.

With a single-handed gesture, the golden Storage Bracelet flew into his hand.

With a slight wrist flick, golden mist scattered, leaving a large pile of items on the ground.

Three Superior Immortal Artifacts, plenty of Gengjin Immortal Jade, more than three thousand top-grade Immortal Artifacts, along with numerous Refining Materials and a set of water-attribute Third Rank Immortal Formation.

Shen Long’s gaze fell on an exquisite golden Jade Box, with a Silver Talisman affixed to its surface.

He opened the Jade Box to find a Seven Stars Dispersing Thunder Talisman and a golden Jade Box inside.

Opening the Jade Box, he found a dragon-eye-sized golden pill with seven Dao Patterns on its surface.

"A Seventh Grade Dao Pill containing the Sword Law, and a Seven Stars Dispersing Thunder Talisman."

Shen Long nodded.

To him, the Seven Stars Dispersing Thunder Talisman’s value was greater, as he could refine the Seventh Grade Dao Pill himself.

He carefully inspected but didn’t find any Hongmeng Immortal Artifact or Hongmeng Immortal Material. Sorting and storing the items meticulously, he stepped out.

Returning to the Blue Flying Boat, Shen Long took out a blue Storage Bracelet and handed it to Gongsun Hong, saying, "Here are some gains for you."

"Thank you, Senior Shen."

Gongsun Hong expressed gratitude, accepting the blue Storage Bracelet with both hands.

"Let’s continue our journey!"

With a spell, Shen Long propelled the Blue Flying Boat high into the sky at a rapid pace.

After traveling a million li, a deafening thunder echoed ahead, with lightning flashing across the distant horizon.

Shen Chan’s eyes shone with golden light, saying, "Master, it seems a Taiyi Golden Immortal is undergoing a small Heavenly Tribulation."

"A Taiyi Golden Immortal transcending a small Heavenly Tribulation? Let’s take a look."

With a change of the spell, Shen Long increased the speed of the Blue Flying Boat.

Advancing fifty thousand li, a red flare illuminated the void, revealing a broad-shouldered red-robed youth.

The red-robed youth had handsome features exuding confidence, possessing a Taiyi Golden Immortal Middle Stage cultivation.

"Fellow Daoists, my elder brother is undergoing a tribulation; please halt your steps."

The red-robed youth’s tone was indifferent, full of vigilance.

"We’re just passing by, with no malice."

Shen Long explained.

A deafening explosion sounded, and a massive five-colored lightning shot skyward, straight into the clouds, generating a formidable shockwave that raised towering waves.

A loud male laugh echoed from the lightning. Before it had fully dispersed, a tall golden-robed youth flew out of the lightning, also possessing a Taiyi Golden Immortal Middle Stage cultivation.

"I am Shangguan Jie, and this is my younger brother Shangguan Shuo. How should we address the two fellow Daoists?"

The golden-robed youth cupped his fists and said.

"Qian Feng (Chu Yun)."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu naturally didn’t reveal their real names.

"Ah, so it’s Taoist Friend Qian. Does Taoist Friend Qian enjoy watching others’ small Heavenly Tribulations?"

Shangguan Jie spoke meaningfully.

Transcending the tribulation in the wild while two Taiyi Golden Immortals suddenly appeared; he didn’t believe they had no malice.

"Not really. I’m just looking for information on the Myriad Weight Stone, Myriad Manifestations Divine Crystal, and Gengjin Immortal Jade. I’m willing to trade things for it."

Shen Long replied calmly.

The Zyphyxial Blade and the Five Elements Suppressing Immortal Beads required a vast collection of rare materials to be upgraded to Superior Immortal Artifacts.

"I have three Myriad Weight Stones. How about a spar with Taoist Friend Qian? If you can defeat me, the stones are yours."

Shangguan Jie said in a deep voice.

"No problem!"

Shen Long agreed, collecting Shen Chan and Gongsun Hong into the Golden Ming Bead.

"Space Immortal Artifact!"

Shangguan Jie was momentarily surprised.

Wasn’t he afraid of being killed for treasures? His right fist radiated with golden light as he punched forward, shattering the void, and a golden giant fist emerged, heading straight for Shen Long.

Wherever the golden giant fist passed, the void tore open, splitting the sea in two.

Shen Long remained composed, his right hand blossoming with a golden light circle meeting it head-on.

The golden light circle collided with the golden giant fist, sending it back along its original path, while the void’s rift healed, and the divided sea reunited.

"Time Law, Time Reversal! I admit defeat, Taoist Friend Qian."

Shangguan Jie’s expression changed, hurriedly conceding.

Shangguan Shuo was shocked, having encountered a supreme being unexpectedly, explaining the opponent’s fearless demeanor.

With a flick of his spell, Shen Long dispersed the golden light circle.

Shangguan Jie, drenched in cold sweat, produced three fist-sized Myriad Weight Stones and handed them to Shen Long.

"Taoist Friend Qian, Lady Chu, are you heading to participate in the Du Kang Convention?"

Shangguan Jie politely asked.

"No, we’re searching for Taiyi Golden Immortal Rank Thousand Eyes Demon Spider. Do you know anything about it?"

Shen Long casually asked.

"Taiyi Golden Immortal Rank Thousand Eyes Demon Spider? Never heard of it."

Shangguan Jie shook his head.

Shen Long wasn’t surprised. On the way, they’d inquired multiple Taiyi Golden Immortals, none of whom knew the whereabouts of the Taiyi Golden Immortal Rank Thousand Eyes Demon Spider.

"We have other matters to attend to, so we won’t stay any longer. Farewell."

After these words, Shen Long cast the spell, and the Blue Flying Boat soared high into the sky, quickly disappearing into the horizon.