Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 162 - 162 101 Becomes Famous_2

162: 101 Becomes Famous_2 162: 101 Becomes Famous_2 Shen Long raised both hands simultaneously, unleashing green wind blades, ice cones, green tornadoes, and gigantic fireballs to attack the woman in the purple dress.

The woman in the purple dress summoned her magic artifact to attack Shen Long, while Shen Long brought out his own artifact to defend.

“Taoist Friend, cease your attack, I admit defeat,” the woman in the purple dress said as she couldn’t hold on much longer and conceded defeat.

“Another mastery in Sky-Flying Technique, it’s getting more interesting.

Just how many art techniques will he be able to cultivate to Great Perfection?” Qianyang True Person asked with a face full of curiosity.

“Even with the aid of his Life-Bound Spirit Bird, he’s not that old.

To be able to cultivate so many wind-related art techniques to Great Perfection shows his talent in art technique isn’t low.

It’s a pity he didn’t join our Zixiao Sect,” Jinqian Reverend said with a tone of regret.

“Junior Brother Shen in our Spirit Control Sect can also receive even better nurturing,” Xu Yang stated.

“Congratulations, Senior Brother Shen!

You’ve advanced into the top ten,” Qian Dafu said jubilantly, his face brimming with joy.

Ye Yuqing and other acquaintances came forward to congratulate Shen Long, and Lin Sisi also approached, smiling as she said, “Congratulations, Junior Brother Shen.

If you can advance into the top five, that would be even better.”

“I’ll do my best,” Shen Long replied with a serious expression.

Sixteen Foundation Establishment Cultivators drew lots to compete.

The winners would advance into the top eight, and the losers would continue to compete, selecting two to form the top ten.

Among the top ten were five disciples from the Xuanyang Sect, two from the Spirit Control Sect, and one each from Badao Villa, Zixiao Sect, and Qixia Sect, with Shen Long being the most eye-catching.

In the drawing lots and competing, Shen Long’s opponent was a burly man in a red shirt.

As soon as the competition began, the burly man in red summoned a long staff that flashed with red light, swinging it toward Shen Long.

A green light shone on Shen Long’s back, and with it, a pair of green wings emerged.

With a gentle flap, he took to the sky, avoiding the red long staff.

He raised his right hand, and a green tornado swept out, heading straight for the burly man in red.

The burly man in red swung his long staff to meet it, smashing the green tornado to bits.

Hundreds of gigantic wind blades shot out, most of which he blocked, but a few struck the burly man in red.

Muffled thuds were heard as faint bloodstains appeared on his body.

“Body Cultivation!” Shen Long frowned.

If it were a life-and-death battle, it would be easy to deal with; he would not hold back, but this was a sparring match.

“Use whatever techniques you have, just spare his life,” Ice Silkworm True Person’s voice resonated in Shen Long’s ear.

Shen Long nodded, raised both hands, and launched two giant fireballs, smashing them towards the burly man in red.

Just as the burly man in red was about to counterattack, a sharp scream rang out.

This time, the Divine Sense Attack didn’t work, and the burly man in red swung his long staff, shattering the giant fireballs.

“A magic artifact that defends against Divine Sense Attacks!” Shen Long frowned, his gaze falling on a red jade pendant on the chest of the burly man in red.

No technique can win everywhere; Divine Sense Attacks are not invincible.

Before this, Shen Long was able to defeat his enemies with the help of the Iron Tail Scorpion’s Divine Sense Attack.

This time, since the Divine Sense Attack was ineffective and his opponent was a Body Cultivator, the situation became tricky.

Shen Long kept launching giant fireballs to attack the burly man in red, while flying down to the ground.

He released over twenty thousand Gold Ants, which formed a gleaming golden spear, quickly heading straight for the burly man in red.

The burly man in red swung his long staff, creating layers of staff shadows that shattered the golden spear into over twenty thousand Gold Ants.

Suddenly, they condensed into numerous golden arrows.

The dense golden arrows flew directly at the burly man in red, who with his long staff, blocked the incoming arrows.

Shen Long, using the Wind Control Skill, appeared behind the burly man in red and brought out a small mirror that flashed with golden light.

The Jinning Mirror, a superior quality magic artifact acquired from Xu Yunfeng, could briefly immobilize an enemy or their artifact.

Infusing it with mana, the mirror of the Jinning Mirror emitted a stream of golden light that shot towards the burly man in red.

Just as the burly man in red was about to dodge, thick green vines sprang from the ground, entangling his feet and preventing him from escaping as the golden light descended upon him.

The burly man in red felt his body seize up as if an invisible giant hand had grabbed him.

Shen Long produced a blue seal and channeled a spell into it, causing the blue seal to enlarge rapidly and crash down towards the burly man in red.

“Stop, Taoist Friend Shen, stop, you’ve won,” the referee hastily announced.

If it had crashed down, even if the burly man in red was a Body Cultivator, he would have perished.

“I concede.”

Shen Long bowed with his fists clasped, put away his Spirit Insect and Magic Artifact, and stepped down from the arena.

In the crowd, a short and plump youth in yellow clothing shifted his gaze and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

Shen Long smoothly advanced into the top five, a very commendable achievement.

Among the top five were two disciples from the Xuanyang Sect, including Shen Long, as well as Yu Tianhong and Wei Tianming.

Wei Tianming was the clan uncle of Wei Tianbao and a Body Cultivator who defeated Yang Xue.

Yu Tianhong was a descendant of Fairy Yuncai, with Cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

“This is getting interesting.

Taoist Friend Chen has lost, but each of our three sects has a disciple in the top five.

How shall we settle this?”

Golden Blade True Person said.

“How about letting the three of them spar to see who can take the first place?”

Fairy Yuncai suggested.

Ice Silkworm True Person and Golden Blade True Person had no objection and agreed to the plan.

After drawing lots, Shen Long, Yu Tianhong, and Wei Tianming had to compete; Shen Long drew a bye, advancing directly to the next round.

During the sparring between Yu Tianhong and Wei Tianming, Yu Tianhong had a set of top-grade Magic Artifacts, and Wei Tianming simply couldn’t withstand the attack of the top-grade Magic Artifacts, ultimately losing to Yu Tianhong.

“This isn’t fair, Madam Yu.”

Golden Blade True Person frowned and said.

“How is it not fair?

We can’t expect my descendant not to use top-grade Magic Artifacts, can we?”

Fairy Yuncai disagreed.

“Taoist Nephew Shen is only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

If Young Friend Yu uses a set of top-grade Magic Artifacts, it won’t be fair at all.”

Ice Silkworm True Person frowned and said.

“He doesn’t have to use a set, but surely using a single piece is alright!

Don’t tell me even a single top-grade Magic Artifact is off-limits.”

Fairy Yuncai said.

“Using a single piece is fine.”

Ice Silkworm True Person agreed.

Shen Long sparred with Yu Tianhong, and the winner would be the third place.

At the beginning of the match, Shen Long raised both hands, casting two massive fireballs that flew out and smashed towards the opponent.

Yu Tianhong hastily summoned a golden shield to block the two massive fireballs, the flames engulfing the golden shield.

He produced a golden crescent blade and charged towards Shen Long—it was a top-grade Magic Artifact.

With a flick of Shen Long’s wrist, the Five Spirit Beads emitted dazzling multicolored Spiritual Light, and a thick multicolored light screen emerged, protecting his whole body.

The top-grade Magic Artifact was immensely powerful, and the Wind Wall Technique couldn’t block it.

The golden crescent blade struck the multicolored light screen, emitting a dull thud.

A golden bead flashing with light shot out, reaching Shen Long in an instant.

Shen Long raised his hand, and a massive Wind Blade flew out, cleaving towards the golden bead.

The golden bead burst forth with blinding golden light, exploding and turning into a giant golden lightning bolt that submerged Shen Long’s figure.

Much of the arena was engulfed in the golden lightning.

Just as Yu Tianhong was about to use another technique, his Divine Sense detected Shen Long appearing behind him.

Before he could react, two massive fireballs crashed onto his Protective Spirit Light, the flames engulfing his figure and causing the Protective Spirit Light to dim.

With a muffled sound, his Protective Spirit Light shattered, a golden spear swirling with light flew past him from behind, narrowly missing him.

Yu Tianhong broke out in a cold sweat, knowing that if this had been a life or death battle, he would have been dead.

“I admit defeat,”

Yu Tianhong said.

He couldn’t grasp how Shen Long had suddenly appeared behind him.

If it had been a head-on confrontation, he wouldn’t have lost so quickly.

“Full mastery of the Whirlwind Technique!

Taoist Friend Lin, your Spirit Control Sect disciple has quite the talent for Art Techniques!”

Qianyang True Person praised.

Shen Long had used the Whirlwind Technique to dodge Yu Tianhong’s attack, reappearing behind him to score a surprise victory.

Ice Silkworm True Person showed an approving look and said, “Junior Brother Shen has indeed done well, haha, esteemed colleagues, I am grateful.”

He became the biggest winner, claiming all the bets.

The competition concluded with Shen Long securing third place, becoming the biggest dark horse of this Xuanyang Ceremony.

He also attracted the attention of the three Core Formation Cultivators from the Ice Silkworm True Person.