Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 285 - 199 Narrow Road for Enemies (Gone Today)_1

Chapter 285: 199 Narrow Road for Enemies (Gone Today)_1

They encountered an early Third Order Flower Demon on the outskirts and, after slaying the Flower Demon, they continued to march forward. They came across a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Heavenly Ghost Sect battling a Fourth Order Monster Beast. They immediately left, not daring to linger.

"Why would a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Heavenly Ghost Sect come to Immortal Fall Island!"

Shen Long wondered if this had something to do with the Core Formation female cultivator that the sect member from the Heavenly Ghost Sect was searching for.

"We don’t know, but we’re no match for a Nascent Soul Cultivator. In such a dangerous place, if we run into a Nascent Soul Cultivator, we flee no matter how far. If we’re not careful, we might be used by the other party as cannon fodder to investigate the restrictions on Immortal Fall Island, so we left immediately."

By the end of her explanation, Liu Xin’s face showed a look of lingering fear.

"That’s right! If he hadn’t been entangled with the Fourth Order Monster Beast, we might have been captured by him. At best, we could have been used to feed his Ghost Creatures."

A burly blue-shirted young man said.

"Taoist Friend Shen, let’s not spread word of this matter to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Song He reminded.

Who knew what the Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Heavenly Ghost Sect was plotting. Better to mind fewer things than more.

Shen Long nodded and agreed.

Shen Long asked, "Madam Liu, did you draw a map of the route?"

"Of course. If Taoist Friend Shen is interested, I’ll give it to you. It’s not worth much anyway."

Liu Xin took out a blue beast hide with mountains and rivers on it, some places marked with text. She explained patiently where powerful Monster Beasts were located and where restrictions lay.

After chatting for the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Shen Long took his leave.

"It’s a good thing we have Taoist Friend Shen. Otherwise, my third brother’s situation would have been more perilous than lucky this time."

Liu Xin sighed.

Song He nodded and said, "Indeed! We can’t cut ties with him. In the future, if we get our hands on something good, we’ll prioritize Taoist Friend Shen. If he takes a fancy to it, that would be for the best."

In the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, Third Order Alchemists capable of refining top-grade Elixirs mostly came from major powers and wouldn’t even consider people like Song He. Their strength wasn’t that remarkable, so getting on good terms with Shen Long could potentially lead to more top-grade Elixirs in the future.

"From Taoist Friend Shen’s earlier words, it seems he’s very interested in powerful Monster Beasts and Wood Demons. Let’s pay close attention to this kind of information!"

Liu Xin suggested.

Song He and the others expressed strong agreement; Shen Long’s alchemy skills were not low, and it was worth befriending him.

Shen Long returned to Qingjun Pavilion and entered a secret room.

He entered the Spirit Control Tower, arriving at the third floor, where he approached the Tree Person.

"This Crystal Core is for you, make good use of it."

Shen Long took out the Crystal Core and tossed it to the Tree Person.

"Thank you, master."

The Tree Person opened its mouth and spat out a stream of rosy light, enveloping the Crystal Core and swallowing it, its face showing delight.

Shen Long left the Spirit Control Tower. He took out a Law Disk shimmering with blue light, injected a spell into it, and Sun Yiyue’s voice rang out, "Senior Shen, I’ve received news that there’s a Third Order Flood Dragon lurking around somewhere."

"Who provided you with the news?"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

"The provider is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; he saw the Third Order Flood Dragon from a great distance. The Flood Dragon was fighting a Core Formation Cultivator at the time, which is how the Foundation Establishment Cultivator was able to escape. He quickly left the scene, so the fate of the Third Order Flood Dragon is unknown."

Sun Yiyue reported.

"Alright! Come to Qingjun Pavilion and report to me in person, and bring the map."

Shen Long instructed.

"I have urgent matters to attend to and can’t leave, so I’ll let Yan’er report to you. She has reached Foundation Establishment."

Sun Yiyue said.

"Alright! Have her come then!"

Shen Long said.

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Sun Yiyue agreed.

Shen Long put away the Messaging Plate and stepped outside.

Before long, Song Yan arrived. She was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

"Junior Song Yan pays respects to Senior Shen."

Song Yan bowed deeply, her expression nervous.

Sun Yiyue had specifically sent her to report to Shen Long. If Song Yan could gain Shen Long’s favor, that would be the best outcome. Even if not, becoming familiar with him could be beneficial.

"Where’s the map? Tell me about the Flood Dragon."

Shen Long ordered.

Song Yan produced an Ocean Chart and began to elaborate.

Shen Long asked a few questions, and Song Yan answered well, not at all like someone who’d been asked to help at the last minute. If that had been the case, she wouldn’t know so many details.

"Take this top-grade Magic Artifact as a gift! Tell your mother to do her job well."

Shen Long took out a red Banner Flag and handed it to Song Yan.

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Song Yan accepted, taking the red Banner Flag with both hands and leaving Qingjun Pavilion.

Shen Long strolled around the streets, detecting no one following him. Only then did he leave the marketplace, transforming into a streak of Escape Light, and flew off toward the southwest.

Three days later, Shen Long emerged in a vast and boundless blue ocean. He summoned the Water-Repelling Pearl, injected a spell into it, and the pearl burst into a blinding blue light. It circled around him once, transforming into a thick blue curtain of water that enveloped him completely.

He patted the Shape-Shifting Lock on his chest, which burst into a dazzling display of Spiritual Light, as Shen Long changed his appearance and flew into the sea.

The seawater, upon touching the blue water screen, scattered and parted, forming a passage.

Shen Long released the Hundred Eyes Cicada, whose eyes flashed a blinding golden light, scouting a hundred li in all directions. The blue water screen swiftly moved along the sea bottom, encountering numerous third-order Monster Beasts.

Shen Long summoned the Ice Flood Dragon, wiped out some third-order Monster Beasts, and scared away the others.

More than half a month later, Shen Long was still under the sea, with the blue water screen enveloping him and the Hundred Eyes Cicada, slowly moving forward.

After a while, Shen Long stopped, his brows deeply furrowed.

"Someone beat me to it!"

A frown creased Shen Long’s brow.

In the sea domain over eighty li away, a red Flood Dragon, dozens of zhang long, was shrouded in a massive golden light screen. Its body was covered in fresh blood, bleeding profusely.

"Quick battle, quick decision, let’s finish it fast."

A tall, thin man in golden robes spoke, his aura revealing that he had the cultivation of Core Formation at Great Perfection.

In his hand, he held an Array Plate that twinkled with golden light, into which he was channeling one spell after another.

The other four Core Formation Cultivators also channeled spells into their Array Plates, which emitted a blinding golden light.

Countless golden lights surged within the golden light screen, turning into giant golden blades, each over ten zhang long, careening towards the Fire Flood Dragon.

The Fire Flood Dragon opened its enormous maw and spewed a thick, crimson flame, shattering many of the golden giant blades. However, with the vast number of blades, several still struck the Fire Flood Dragon, eliciting a muffled sound of metal against metal. Some dragon scales fell off, and blood flowed unabated.

It shook its head and lashed its tail, striking the golden light screen, which emitted a dull sound and trembled slightly.

"Put more effort; it won’t last much longer," the man in golden robes exclaimed excitedly.

Just then, a loud roar of a beast sounded, and a wave hundreds of zhang high rose on the sea surface, rushing straight at the five people in golden robes.

The complexion of the man in the golden robes changed, and with a flip of his right hand, a feather fan adorned with flowing golden light appeared in his hand. With a gentle wave, a swath of golden flames enveloped the area, confronting the towering wave.

The golden flames collided with the towering wave, releasing a vast expanse of white mist. The golden flames were submerged by the towering wave, which bore down on the five people in golden robes.

"Damn it, a fourth-order Monster Beast!"

The man in golden robes sensed an overwhelming aura bearing down on them, getting closer and closer.

In the depths of the sea, a look of joy appeared on Shen Long’s face.

He was still pondering how to acquire the Fire Flood Dragon’s corpse from the five Core Formation Cultivators when a fourth-order Monster Beast emerged, offering him a certain assist.

A gigantic blue octopus rose to the surface, its head covered with some black patterns, and by its aura, it was unmistakably a fourth-order Monster Beast.

It waved its thick tentacles, which turned into long, thick blue whips, lashing out directly at the five people in golden robes.

The five people in golden robes scattered, fleeing for their lives, no longer concerned with the Fire Flood Dragon within the golden light screen.

Their speed was fast, and two Core Formation Cultivators were struck by the giant blue whip. Their Protective Spirit Light shattered instantly, and they were sent flying backwards, their bodies bloodied and lifeless.

Seizing this opportunity, the Fire Flood Dragon desperately attacked the golden light shield, and as its Spiritual Light dimmed, a massive red blade of light flew up from the seabed, slashing at the golden light shield.

After a thunderous noise, the golden light shield shattered, and the Fire Flood Dragon escaped towards the distance with great speed.

At this time, the blue octopus had already eliminated four Core Formation Cultivators. It temporarily ignored the third-tier Fire Flood Dragon.

With its Escape Speed, catching up to the third-tier Fire Flood Dragon was just a matter of time.

The Fire Flood Dragon also knew how formidable the blue octopus was and did not fly into the seabed, instead heading towards the high sky.

A gust of wind blew past and Shen Long appeared, his back adorned with a pair of golden wings, holding the Golden Sun Staff, blocking the Fire Flood Dragon’s path.

This Fire Flood Dragon was a third-tier, Middle-Stage creature that had already been severely wounded.

Seeing Shen Long blocking its way, the Fire Flood Dragon let out an angry roar, opening its mouth to spew a thick jet of red flame straight towards Shen Long.

Shen Long’s golden wings fluttered lightly, and he vanished from the spot, avoiding the red flames.

A loud dragon chant rang out, and an Ice Wind Flood Dragon flew up from the seabed, instantly freezing the sea surface. It had devoured a third-tier Ice Flood Dragon’s corpse and consumed many Ice Attribute third-tier Demon Cores and Beast Nurturing Pills, and was now at third-tier Middle Stage.

The Ice Flood Dragon opened its massive maw, spewing out a ray of white light straight toward the Fire Flood Dragon.

The Fire Flood Dragon tried to avoid it, but a sharp and piercing shriek resounded by its ears. Its head drooped, its reactions slowed, and the white light struck its head squarely, instantly freezing it as the ice layer spread rapidly.

A surge of red flames burst out from its body, and the ice layer slowly began to melt.

Just then, without warning, Shen Long appeared above the head of the Fire Flood Dragon, swinging the Golden Sun Staff down on the Fire Flood Dragon’s head.

A dull thud sounded, and the massive body of the Fire Flood Dragon was sent tumbling away, the ice layer shattered, its head bleeding profusely and dazed.

Before it could stabilize itself, a semi-visible Flying Needle shot towards it, piercing through the Fire Flood Dragon’s eye and brain. Its huge body rapidly fell towards the sea surface.

A look of joy appeared on Shen Long’s face, and a white Spirit Beast bag at his waist began to shake vigorously.

"Not good, someone’s coming."

Shen Long’s expression darkened as he hurriedly collected the Fire Flood Dragon’s corpse and returned the Ice Flood Dragon and Iron Tail Scorpion to the Spirit Beast bag.

The sound of monstrous waves arose, and a giant wave hundreds of feet high surged directly towards Shen Long. At the same time, eight thick blue tentacles slammed towards him.

Shen Long’s golden wings gently fluttered, and he disappeared from his original location, evading the blue octopus’s attack.

A few miles away in a void, a gust of wind blew, and Shen Long appeared once again.

A streak of red light appeared in the distant sky, stopping for a moment to reveal a red-light shimmering Flying Boat. Lin Yan and five other Core Formation Cultivators appeared atop the red Flying Boat.

"Finally, we’ve found you."

Lin Yan said with a cold face.

Shen Long was not using his true appearance, but Lin Yan recognized the Ice Flood Dragon.

He only knew that the other party had a third-tier Ice Flood Dragon and a treasure capable of Instantaneous Movement.