Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1274 - 1278 Casting stones to find the way

Chapter 1274: 1278 Casting stones to find the way

Located in the southwestern part of the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain, Xuanluo Sea is geographically remote, with five major forces, among which the Heaven Annihilation Sect is one.

The Heaven Annihilation Marketplace is situated in the central part of Xuanluo Sea, directly controlled by the Heaven Annihilation Sect.

A red Escape Light appeared in the distant sky and paused after a flicker.

As the light faded, a Flying Boat shimmering with red light appeared, bearing Shen Long and Chu Buyu.

The Demon Race Cultivators did not exclude Human Cultivators, allowing Shen Long and Chu Buyu to move freely in the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain.

Upon arriving in the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain, they parted ways with the siblings Gongsun Ying.

According to their intel, the Great Elder of the Blood Luo Sect in Xuanluo Sea raised an All-Seeing Demon Spider at the Taiyi Golden Immortal Phase, and they came to Xuanluo Sea for the All-Seeing Demon Spider.

Chu Buyu formed a spell, and the Red Flying Boat slowly landed at the gate of the Heaven Annihilation Marketplace.

She put away the Red Flying Boat and walked into the marketplace with Shen Long.

The streets were crowded, mostly with True Immortal Cultivators, predominantly from the Demon Race, along with some Human Cultivators.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu strolled through the streets but found nothing noteworthy.

After an hour, they arrived at the gate of a sprawling estate, with the plaque above the gate displaying three golden characters, "Heaven Annihilation Garden," and two True Immortal Cultivators guarding the entrance.

"Could you two friends inform the officials, I am surnamed Qian, and we have matters to consult with your Taiyi Golden Immortal of the Heaven Annihilation Sect."

Shen Long said while cupping his fist.

The Great Elder of the Blood Luo Sect, having achieved Taiyi Golden Immortal Late Stage, had not been seen for many years, and the Blood Luo Sect was allied with the Heaven Annihilation Sect. They intended to confirm the whereabouts of the Blood Luo Sect’s Great Elder from the Taiyi Golden Immortal of the Heaven Annihilation Sect.

If they were to rashly attack the Blood Luo Sect headquarters and the Great Elder was not present, it would alert the enemy.

"The seniors please wait for a moment, the juniors will report immediately."

A burly Golden-robed Youth said politely and quickly entered the Heaven Annihilation Garden.

Shortly after, the Golden-robed Youth returned and gestured, saying, "The seniors, Elder Mo invites you in."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu nodded and followed the Golden-robed Youth into the Heaven Annihilation Garden, reaching a small courtyard with green tiles, and within the courtyard stood a Green Stone Pavilion.

A tall, thin, black-robed elderly man sat within a Green Stone Pavilion, exhibiting the Qi of a Taiyi Golden Immortal Early Stage.

"I am Mo Xiao, and how do you two Taoist Friends address yourselves?"

The black-robed elder said politely.

"I am surnamed Qian, and my wife is surnamed Chu. We are searching for these materials, and if your sect has them, we can exchange items with you."

Shen Long took out a Green Jade Slip and handed it to Mo Xiao.

"Exchange resources?"

Mo Xiao’s expression softened, as this was not unusual.

Once reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal Stage, ordinary resources were of little use, and it was not easy for Taiyi Golden Immortals to gather the resources they needed.

He accepted the Jade Slip and swept it with his Divine Sense.

"Myriad Manifestations Divine Crystal, Myriad Weight Stone, and Gengjin Immortal Jade, we have some, what will Taoist Friend Qian and Lady Chu offer in exchange?"

Mo Xiao asked.

Chu Buyu took out a Golden Jade Box, opened it, revealing five differently colored pills, each one having seven Dao Patterns on its surface.

"Seventh Grade Dao Pill!"

Mo Xiao drew a sharp breath, as Seventh Grade Dao Pills were rare in Xuanluo Sea.

"How much we can exchange depends on how much of the resources you can provide that we need, though you could, of course, simply rob us."

Shen Long said indifferently.

"Taoist Friend Qian jests, the elder knows decorum, please wait a moment, I will return shortly."

Mo Xiao said politely.

He did indeed have the thought, but since the other party dared to come for resource exchange, they must be relying on something.

"We will first settle in the marketplace; Taoist Friend Mo can contact us at any time, but don’t take too long, we need to visit other places."

Shen Long finished speaking and left with Chu Buyu.

After leaving Heaven Annihilation Garden, they rented a three-story Green Pavilion and settled down.

"With the allure of Seventh Grade Dao Pills, the Taiyi Golden Immortal of the Heaven Annihilation Sect surely cannot refuse, I just fear they will not wish to exchange and instead ally with Blood Luo Sect to seize them outright."

Chu Buyu said slowly.

"That would be better, sparing us trouble, we’ll just slaughter them."

Shen Long said in a deep voice.

Shen Pixiu, Shen Chan, and Shen Ao have already ascended to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Stage; even if the Taiyi Golden Immortals of the Heaven Annihilation Sect and Blood Luo Sect intend to act in the marketplace, Shen Long does not fear them.

Chu Buyu nodded, "Let’s hope the Great Elder of the Blood Luo Sect is in Xuanluo Sea, otherwise this trip would be in vain."

Shen Long summoned the Zyphyxial Blade, using a piece of the Myriad Manifestations Divine Crystal to touch the Zyphyxial Blade.

The Zyphyxial Blade emitted a red light, engulfing the Myriad Manifestations Divine Crystal.

After a while, the red light dissipated, and the Myriad Manifestations Divine Crystal was gone.

"I wonder how much material it needs to consume before it ascends to a Superior Immortal Artifact."

Shen Long said with a frown.

A single piece of Middle Grade Hongmeng Promotion is already so difficult; upgrading a set of Hongmeng Immortal Artifacts is even more challenging.

Over the years, they traveled to more than a dozen Immortal Domains, interacting with many Taiyi Golden Immortals, exchanging for many Third Rank Immortal Materials, the Zyphyxial Blade and Five Elements Suppressing Immortal Beads consumed numerous Third Rank Immortal Materials, still being Middle Grade Hongmeng Immortal Artifacts.

"That is normal; if Middle Grade Hongmeng Immortal Artifacts could ascend so easily, Superior Hongmeng Immortal Artifacts wouldn’t be so rare."

Chu Buyu analyzed.

"I hope the Zyphyxial Blade can be promoted to a Superior Hongmeng Immortal Artifact soon!"

Shen Long showed anticipation.

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Heavenly Demon Continent, Heavenly Demon Palace.

In a grand black palace, Mu Ting sat on the main seat, listening to Cui Xiao’s report.

"After extensive investigation, we found that Taoist Friend Yu was murdered after leaving Chili Marketplace, and the Chili Clan was unaware."

Cui Xiao spoke slowly.

"Yu Hong was murdered upon leaving the marketplace? That coincidental?"

Mu Ting knitted her brows.

"It’s not coincidence; our analysis shows the murderer was wary of the Taiyi Golden Immortal of the Chili Clan coming to help, acting outside the marketplace. Taoist Friend Yu’s Life-bound Demon Insect, the All-Seeing Demon Spider, had already cultivated to Taiyi Golden Immortal Early Stage. Yu Hong and the All-Seeing Demon Spider together were formidable; the murderer likely had Taiyi Golden Immortal Late Stage Cultivation, possessed a treasure or mastered Supreme Laws."

Cui Xiao reported slowly.

"Did Taoist Friend Xu deduce the whereabouts of Yu Hong’s Life-bound Immortal Artifact and All-Seeing Demon Spider?"

Mu Ting inquired.

"The deducer tried multiple times but found no result; the enemy presumably knew of Taoist Friend Xu’s existence and deliberately destroyed Yu Hong’s Life-bound Immortal Artifact and All-Seeing Demon Spider."

Cui Xiao reported truthfully.

The Heavenly Demon Palace had a Taiyi Golden Immortal skilled in divination and deduction, which wasn’t a secret.

"Several Taiyi Golden Immortals responsible for gathering materials were murdered; this is not coincidence. I know who did it; you can leave now!"

Mu Ting waved her hand, dismissing Cui Xiao.

"Old Ghost Xun! It seems you are eager to know why I’ve been collecting Fourth Rank Immortal Materials for defense; this score will be settled with you later."

Mu Ting spoke to herself, her face filled with murderous intent.