Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 302 - 215 Wanjian Order_1

Chapter 302: 215 Wanjian Order_1

"Senior Brother Han is overpraising me, there’s always someone better out there."

Shen Long said humbly.

Red Flood Dragon True Person shifted his gaze and asked politely, "Junior Brother Shen, you must have taken quite a number of Body Tempering Elixirs, haven’t you? Do you have any extras? I’d like to purchase some from you, and I can exchange them with Demon Cores."

"Senior Brother Han, I heard you went to the Southern Border Cultivation World? Didn’t you obtain any unique resources from there?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"Yes, I managed to get some Fire Attribute Spiritual Medicine, and this eight hundred year old Golden Flame Reishi Mushroom is the most precious among them. I also have the inner core of a Tier-Three Pursuing Spirit Beast."

As Red Flood Dragon True Person spoke, he took out a red jade box and a white jade box and handed them to Shen Long.

"The inner core of a Tier-Three Pursuing Spirit Beast?"

Shen Long opened the jade box and saw two white Demon Cores inside.

"Pursuing Spirit Beasts are unique Monster Beasts from the Southern Border Cultivation World, adept in tracking and counter-tracking. They can lock onto the Divine Sense of their target, and unless there are significant changes in the target’s Divine Sense over a short period, the Pursuing Spirit Beast can sense the existence of its target within a certain range. Several Evil Cultivators wanted to kill for treasure, but I turned the tables on them and slaughtered them along with their Pursuing Spirit Beasts."

Red Flood Dragon True Person explained.

"This is the Vajra Bone Tempering Pill, and the Body Tempering effect is quite good."

Shen Long took out a cyan porcelain bottle and handed it to Red Flood Dragon True Person.

"Vajra Bone Tempering Pill! It seems like a Buddhist Sect’s Elixir."

Red Flood Dragon True Person took the bottle and asked curiously.

"I exchanged it with a Buddhist Cultivator. I’ve taken quite a lot of Vajra Bone Tempering Pills, and the effect on Body Tempering is very good. However, I’ve taken too many and developed a resistance to them."

Shen Long explained.

Red Flood Dragon True Person suddenly understood and said, "I see, thank you, Junior Brother Shen."

They returned to Red Flood Dragon Peak, drinking tea and chatting leisurely.

Upon learning that Shen Long was stuck at a bottleneck, Red Flood Dragon True Person comforted him, "Back then, I was stuck at a bottleneck for a hundred years. Junior Brother Shen, you are still young, and solving a bottleneck is not difficult for you, so don’t worry too much."

Red Flood Dragon True Person shared in detail his experience in overcoming bottlenecks, along with the methods he tried and their effects.

After listening, Shen Long expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Han. I hope I can resolve my bottleneck sooner with your good words."

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

Back at his residence, Shen Long entered a Practice Room and took out four Ice Flood Dragon Claws, beginning to refine this set of treasures.

Just as he finished refining the treasures, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and hovered in front of him.

Shen Long flicked his finger and a red light shot out, hitting the Sound Transmission Talisman, which self-ignited, carrying the voice of Lin Shan, "Uncle Shen, the Sect Master Uncle has sent a message, asking you to come to Grandmaster Liu’s residence, as there is an important matter to discuss with you."

"An important matter!"

Shen Long was slightly startled and looked puzzled.

He went out to see Lin Shan standing at the door.

"Master Nephew Lin, when did the Sect Leader send the message?"

Shen Long asked.

"Just now, I immediately informed you," replied Lin Shan.

Shen Long nodded, stamped his right foot on the ground, and transformed into an Escape Light, breaking through the air and leaving Golden Roc Peak.

Before long, he arrived at Liu Zi’an’s residence. Just as he was about to send a Sound Transmission Talisman, Liu Zi’an’s voice rose, "Shen Shizhu, spare the formalities and come in to talk!"

Shen Long responded and walked in with big strides.

After a while, he arrived at a quiet courtyard with green tiles, where Liu Zi’an and Du Yinyin were sitting in a green Stone Pavilion, and Chen Xiao stood to the side with a grave expression.

"Disciple pays respect to Uncle Liu and Master Aunt Du."

Shen Long hurriedly bowed and said.

"Junior Brother Shen, Liushi Junior Brother’s attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage failed, and he perished. This has left a vacancy among the Nine Outstanding, and after discussions between Uncle Liu and Master Aunt Du, it was unanimously decided to let you fill that vacancy and become one of the Nine Outstanding. If you reach Great Perfection in Core Formation, the Sect will provide you with a Spiritual Object for Nascent Soul formation at no cost," Chen Xiao said slowly.

"Thank you, Uncle Liu and Master Aunt Du,"

Shen Long bowed deeply, visibly moved.

As one of the Nine Outstanding, he would receive more Cultivation Resources.

"You found the complete ’Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art’ and have made considerable contributions to the Sect, remaining loyal to the Spirt Control Sect. That’s why you’ve been chosen to be one of the Nine Outstanding," Liu Zi’an said, correcting him.

It was because of Shen Long’s merits and his services to the Spirt Control Sect that he was allowed to be one of the Nine Outstanding.

Such an event, where both Ice Silkworm True Person and Shen Long, his disciple, were among the Nine Outstanding, was extremely rare in the history of the Spirt Control Sect.

"Shen Shizhu, from now on you are a key Cultivator for us to nourish in the Spirt Control Sect. I hope you continue to excel and bring even greater honor to our Sect. We will not let you down," Du Yinyin said encouragingly.

"Yes, Master Aunt Du,"

Shen Long agreed wholeheartedly, suddenly remembering something and said, "Uncle Liu, Master Aunt Du, I’ve hit a bottleneck and would like to consult with you about ways to resolve it."

"Hit a bottleneck! That can be a significant matter or a minor one."

Liu Zi’an frowned and spoke.

He inquired about Shen Long’s daily cultivation, to which Shen Long truthfully replied.

"You could choose to engage in a magical duel with a Core Formation cultivator, resolving your bottlenecks amidst the fight, or you could travel abroad..."

Before Liu Zi’an could finish, a piercing shriek emitted from Chen Xiao’s body.

Chen Xiao furrowed his brows and pulled out a golden, shimmering Law Disk, channeled a spell into it, and a respectful male voice sounded, "Master, Lin Shan, a senior from Wanjian Sect, is visiting; he says he’s here to distribute Wanjian Orders."

"What? Distribute the Wanjian Orders?"

Chen Xiao exclaimed in surprise.

When Wanjian Sect hands out Wanjian Orders to other forces, it means they intend to summon other forces to deal with the Barbarian Tribe. The last time Wanjian Sect distributed Wanjian Orders was over a thousand years ago.

"Indeed, should we accept the order?"

the man asked.

"Of course, we should accept. Please invite him to the reception hall; I’ll be there shortly."

Chen Xiao instructed.

Refusing the Wanjian Order was tantamount to opposing Wanjian Sect outright. Throughout history, forces that refused Wanjian Orders soon vanished from the annals of time.

"Yes, Master."

The man complied.

"Wanjian Orders, war is upon us! Shen Shizhu, you can partake in the great battle which may well be the opportunity to resolve your bottlenecks."

Liu Zi’an said.

"Chen Shizhu, go accept the order first and find out which force Wanjian Sect intends for us to confront."

Du Yinyin ordered.

Chen Xiao complied, accepting the command and departing.

"Shen Shizhu, you should go back and rest now!"

Liu Zi’an instructed.

Shen Long acknowledged the direction and withdrew.

Upon returning to Golden Roc Peak, he immediately contacted Qian Dafu, inquiring about the status of Ye Yuqing and the others; Qian Dafu honestly reported that the highest cultivation among them was only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Ye Yuqing was stuck at a bottleneck and had yet to resolve it.

"Among the Core Formation cultivators who seek my alchemy services, are there any whose rewards are particularly precious?"

Shen Long asked offhand.

"Yes, Master Aunt Chen has offered a third-order Wood Demon Crystal Core as a reward, hoping Uncle Shen would refine a batch of Soul Nourishing Pills!"

Qian Dafu said.

"Wood Demon Crystal Core! Soul Nourishing Pills? Contact her immediately and tell her to come directly to my residence, where we can discuss in person."

Shen Long ordered.

"Yes, Uncle Shen."

Qian Dafu complied.

After storing away the Messaging Plate, Shen Long instructed Lin Shan briefly, then proceeded to a Stone Pavilion to sit down and began preparing tea with his tea set.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Lin Shan arrived accompanied by a lithe woman in a white dress, whose weary demeanor betrayed her injured state.

"At last, Junior Brother Shen, I’ve managed to meet you."

The white-dressed woman said with a weak smile.

"Senior Sister Chen, please take a seat. You are too polite."

Shen Long invited the white-dressed woman to sit and asked Lin Shan to leave.

"Everyone says Junior Brother Shen excels in alchemy, so I’ve come with high expectations, hoping to purchase Elixirs from you to heal my Divine Soul’s wounds."

The white-dressed woman earnestly spoke, taking out a turquoise jade box.

"Senior Sister Chen, you flatter me; it’s your name that is well-known."

Shen Long responded humbly.

The woman in white, named Chen Tianxue, was one of the Nine Outstanding of Spirt Control Sect, having advanced to the Core Formation Stage for over two hundred years; her Divine Skills were formidable, and her Life-Bound Spirit Beast was a third-order Snow Ape, earning her the title Snow Ape Fairy amongst many cultivators.

He took the turquoise jade box, opened it, and saw a cyan and gold crystal core within, clear and lustrous.

Picking up the crystal core, he could feel the rich fluctuations of wood spiritual energy.

"Senior Sister Chen, you’ve sustained injuries to your Divine Soul? Can you elaborate on what happened?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"I, along with Senior Brother Li and others, went treasure hunting in the Burial Immortal Tomb, where we encountered a late-stage third-order Soul Devouring Python. It injured me, and Senior Brother Li and the others were killed. Our sect’s stock does not have high-quality Elixirs that heal the wounds of the Divine Soul."

Chen Tianxue explained.

Shen Long nodded in understanding and remarked, "Senior Sister Chen, just one crystal core isn’t enough; you are aware of the value of Elixirs for the Divine Soul."

"I heard that Junior Brother Shen has an Iron Tail Scorpion. Here is the corpse of a mid-stage third-order Purple Crystal Sky Scorpion, which should be highly nourishing for your Iron Tail Scorpion."

Chen Tianxue took out a turquoise Storage Bag and handed it to Shen Long.