Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 230: Wanjian Sect_1

Chapter 230: Wanjian Sect_1

Jiang Country is one of the thirty-six countries of the Donghua Cultivation Realm, located deep within the territory of the Human Clan, far from the frontlines. The first great river of the Donghua Cultivation Realm, Qinglong River, runs across the entire Jiang Country.

There are numerous lakes and rivers within the territory of Jiang Country, with Qingyang Lake being the largest lake within the country, situated in the southwestern part.

In the center of Qingyang Lake lies an island that, when viewed from high above, resembles a gigantic gourd, hence it was named Qinghu Island.

On the island is a city with a plaque that reads "Qinghu Marketplace" in large characters. Within the city, many cultivators were moving about, buildings rising like a forest, presenting a scene of prosperity.

A white escape light appeared in the distant sky, ceased its flickering and stopped. The light receded to reveal an Ice Moon Boat, and Shen Long and three others stood atop it.

Even with the aid of the Ice Moon Boat, it had taken them half a year to reach Jiang Country, and they did not know whether those third-tier flood dragons had been exterminated yet or not.

"We’ve finally arrived. Let’s hope those third-tier flood dragons haven’t been exterminated yet!"

Red Flood Dragon True Person said.

"Someone’s coming."

Golden Toad True Person looked into the distance, where a blue escape light appeared on the distant horizon, stopping after a single flash.

As the light receded, it unveiled a giant blue sword light, accompanied by a medium-statured youth in blue robes, and a voluptuously figured woman in a red dress.

The young man in blue had handsome features and carried a finely-crafted cyan sword box on his back, which was engraved with the pattern of a cyan full moon. The woman in red had features as lovely as a painting, and carried a beautifully-crafted red sword box, with the surface engraved with red plum blossom patterns.

"It’s the Azure Plum Immortal Couple from Wanjian Sect!"

Ice Silkworm True Person recognized the identities of the two.

The Azure Plum Immortal Couple hailed from the Wanjian Sect, the first major power of the human races in the Donghua Cultivation Realm. A Soul Transformation Cultivator was in residence there, with a long lineage. Disciples of the Wanjian Sect were mostly proficient in sword control techniques and were exceptional in strength.

"Taoist Friend Lin, Madam Lin, long time no see."

Red Flood Dragon True Person greeted them.

"Taoist Friend Han, it has indeed been a long time. Are you also here for the third-tier flood dragons?"

The youth in blue greeted back.

Red Flood Dragon True Person nodded and said, "It seems the third-tier flood dragons haven’t been exterminated yet."

"Of course not. They’ve appeared several times, slaughtering over a dozen Core Formation cultivators."

The youth in blue replied.

A portly white-robed old man flew out from the island and halted in the air.

"Taoist Friend Lin, Madam Lin, you’re finally here."

The white-robed old man’s face lit up with joy.

"Taoist Friend Qin, let me introduce you. This is Taoist Friend Han from Spirit Control Sect."

The youth in blue pointed to Red Flood Dragon True Person as he introduced.

"So you’re from Spirit Control Sect. This is not the place for conversation, let’s go inside to talk!"

The white-robed old man made an inviting gesture and led them into Qinghu Marketplace, arriving at a quiet manor.

The manor was filled with unusual flowers and plants, bizarre rocks, and Spirit Butterflies dancing in the air.

They settled down in a hexagonal cyan stone pavilion, where a tall and thin man in a purple robe stood within the pavilion.

"I am Qin Yunfeng, and this is my cousin, Qin Yunyan."

The white-robed old man introduced himself.

"I am Lin Qing, and this is my wife, Xu Mei."

The youth in blue introduced with a smile.

Red Flood Dragon True Person and the others introduced themselves in turn, getting acquainted.

"Fellow Taoists must be tired from your journey. Please try the unique spiritual wine of our Qin Family."

Qin Yunyan said passionately, picking up a purple wine jug and pouring drinks for everyone.

The wine was purple, exuding a rich fruity fragrance.

Red Flood Dragon True Person lifted his cup to take a light sniff, and after downing it in one gulp, his face showed appreciation as he praised, "Good wine, indeed."

Shen Long took a small sip from his cup; it was sweet on the lips, followed by a spicy aftertaste, then came a pleasant sweetness, warming his stomach slightly. His entire body felt refreshed, as if after a bath, when a gentle breeze blows by.

After a few cups of drinks, the conversation among the group picked up.

"Taoist Friend Qin, how many flood dragons are there in total, and why did a third-order flood dragon suddenly appear?"

Red Flood Dragon True Person asked curiously.

"We have discovered three third-order flood dragons so far, and they didn’t suddenly appear. They first showed up in other countries before following the tributaries of Qinglong River into the territory of Jiang Country,"

Qin Yunfeng explained.

"Here is the information on those three flood dragons for everyone to check out."

Qin Yunyan took out six jade slips of different colors and handed them over to them.

Shen Long received a green-colored jade slip, glanced over it with his divine sense, and his face revealed a thoughtful expression.

The jade slip recorded the ranks and divine skills of the three flood dragons, one Fire Flood Dragon, one Ice Flood Dragon, and one Green Flood Dragon. Each was skilled in the divine skills of fire, ice, and wind, respectively. Their physical bodies were very strong, and resistant to dharma treasures.

"How could three third-order flood dragons appear out of nowhere, with the Green Flood Dragon even at the middle stage of the third order? Such occurrences have been seen in the Donghua Cultivation Realm, but not all at once,"

Ice Silkworm True Person said with confusion.

"Yes! Taoist Friend Qin, having three third-order flood dragons appear all at once truly is strange,"

Lin Qing asked, puzzled.

"It might be related to the batch of goods lost by Qixia Alliance!"

Qin Yunfeng speculated.

"Qixia Alliance? What does it have to do with Qixia Alliance?"

Shen Long wondered.

"An elder of the Qixia Alliance was escorting a batch of goods to the Donghua Cultivation Realm, and among them were top-grade Flood Dragon Transformation Pills. This batch of goods was robbed on the way, and the whereabouts of the elder in charge of escorting the goods is unknown. There are rumors that they were killed, but also rumors that they cried ’thief’ to cover their own theft, embezzled by the higher-ups,"

Qin Yunfeng explained.

"Top-grade Flood Dragon Transformation Pills! No wonder."

Lin Qing suddenly understood.

Flood Dragon Transformation Pills were third-order elixirs. If a mystical python with flood dragon bloodline consumed this pill, it could increase the chances of transforming into a flood dragon. However, the Flood Dragon Transformation Pills were made using the inner core of a high-ranking flood dragon as the main ingredient and required dozens of additional herbs, some aged six to seven hundred years, making them quite precious.

"They first appeared in Thousand Python Valley of Cai State, where there are many mystical pythons. But for mystical pythons to transform into flood dragons is very difficult, and Thousand Python Valley has never seen a flood dragon appear,"

Qin Yunfeng said.

"With top-grade Flood Dragon Transformation Pills, the probability of a mystical python transforming into a flood dragon does indeed increase, but I am more curious about who would dare rob Qixia Alliance’s goods,"

Ice Silkworm True Person said, curious.

The Qixia Alliance indeed has Soul Transformation Cultivators in charge, with influence spread throughout the Qianyang Realm.

"Who knows? People die for wealth as birds die for food, and cultivators are just stronger humans after all. It is said that the batch of goods contained Nascent Soul Pills, and there are rumors, that there were spiritual treasures among them,"

Qin Yunyan said, his eyes filled with heat.

"Nascent Soul Pills! Spiritual Treasures!"

Golden Toad True Person exclaimed in surprise.

"But that has nothing to do with us. If the goods are lost, that’s a matter for Qixia Alliance. We’ve gathered quite a few Core Formation Cultivators, and we patrol regularly. If we find the whereabouts of a third-order flood dragon, we’ll immediately notify the other Taoist Friends. Even if it’s an initial-stage third-order flood dragon, three Core Formation Cultivators joining forces still stand no chance against it. Their physical bodies are too strong, resistant to dharma treasures. Not to hide it from you, so far, thirteen Core Formation Cultivators from Jiang Country have been slain by them, and there are even more Foundation Establishment Cultivators,"

Qin Yunfeng said solemnly.

"It would be easier if Nascent Soul Cultivators took action and eliminated them, right?"

Shen Long said.

"Indeed, that’s the case when Nascent Soul Cultivators lead the team. However, there are many tributaries to Qinglong River, and it’s not easy to find them. They were last seen a year ago, so maybe they’ve moved to other countries or they might still be in Jiang Country. If you’re interested, you can join the Hunting Flood Dragon Team,"

Qin Yunyan said.

"Quite a few Core Formation Cultivators have rushed over from all around. They come from far and wide and joining the Hunting Flood Dragon Team offers a chance to exchange knowledge and experience with other Core Formation Cultivators,"

Qin Yunfeng added.

Shen Long and the other five had no objections and agreed to join.