Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 365 - 276 Formidable Enemy (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1

Chapter 365: 276 Formidable Enemy (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1

"Yes, what can I do for you, Taoist Friend Wang?"

Shen Long straightforwardly admitted, this matter couldn’t be concealed, as the smell of the Demon Attracting Grass was too peculiar.

"May I know which sect you hail from, Taoist Friend?"

Wang He politely asked.

"I am sectless," Shen Long replied. "Please, speak your mind, Taoist Friend Wang."

"Sectless?"

Wang He was slightly startled. His original intention had been to probe the bottom line of the other party; despite only being at the early stage of Nascent Soul, Shen Long showed no signs of fear in the face of both of them.

Was he bluffing by claiming the might of a more powerful backer, or did he truly have one?

"He must have some reliance. Otherwise, an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator would not dare to hunt a Nascent Soul Beast alone. We should withdraw!"

Qin Yue transmitted to Wang He.

After a brief contemplation, Wang He said, "Then we won’t disturb you further. Farewell."

Wang He collected the corpse of the blue whale and, along with Qin Yue, flew onto the back of the Red Falcon and left the area.

Half an hour later, Shen Long withdrew his formations and turned his head to the northwest, speaking out, "Aren’t you showing yourself yet? Waiting to ambush me?"

As soon as these words fell, he punched out, a giant red fist flashing and shooting straight toward a particular area of the sea.

The giant red fist struck the surface of the water, causing it to explode outwards and spray everywhere.

Two escape lights shot out from under the sea. As the lights dissipated, they revealed an obese old man in a blue robe with a round face and small eyes, who possessed the cultivation of the middle stage of Nascent Soul, and a tall man in a black shirt exuding a strong murderous aura with the cultivation of the early stage of Nascent Soul.

"What advice do you two friends have?"

Shen Long asked calmly.

"We have no other intentions; we simply want to buy that Demon Attracting Grass from you, Taoist Friend. Name your price."

The man in the blue robe spoke up.

"If you truly wished to buy it, why would you hide in the shadows? Do you take me for a three-year-old child?"

Shen Long scoffed.

No sooner had he finished speaking, when a giant claw wreathed in black qi appeared above him in the void and slashed down toward him.

Shen Long’s reaction was swift. His right fist erupted with a brilliant red light, and with a punch, a giant red fist flashed out, shattering the black giant claw.

A strong gravitational force emerged from the ground, and a yellow-bodied spider burst from the earth. Its abdomen was swollen, and its head small, with two amber eyes constantly rotating—it was a Quicksand Spider in the initial stage of the fourth tier.

A solid red light screen materialized around Shen Long’s body, protecting him entirely.

The Quicksand Spider opened its gaping maw and spat out more than a dozen thick yellow Earth Spears that struck the red light screen. The screen slightly quivered, then the Quicksand Spider’s two sharp claws crossed and struck the screen like two yellow scythes.

With a couple of "thumps," the spiritual light of the red screen dimmed.

The Quicksand Spider shot several thin yellow threads at the red light screen which, like paper, instantly shattered upon impact.

The yellow threads struck Shen Long’s body, producing a dull sound as if hitting a solid wall of bronze and iron.

Shen Long’s right hand shone brightly red, transforming into a massive Red Fire Flood Dragon claw. He emitted a deafening dragon’s roar and spewed out a red sonic wave. It swept over the Quicksand Spider’s body, and the ground tore apart, revealing deep fissures and kicking up dust and smoke.

A Red Fire Flood Dragon claw descended on the Quicksand Spider’s head, leaving several bloody marks before crushing its head and bursting it with a single squeeze.

A red Sky-Supporting Giant Cudgel fell from the sky, aiming for Shen Long.

Shen Long’s figure flickered, deftly avoiding the Sky-Supporting Giant Cudgel.

"Body Cultivator? Transformed Monster?"

The man in the blue robe looked on with surprised and uncertain eyes.

He opened his mouth and five Flying Swords, swirling in blue light, shot out.

The blue-robed elder pinched a sword spell, and the five blue flying swords burst forth with blinding blue light, one becoming ten, ten becoming a hundred, a hundred becoming a thousand. The dense swarm of blue flying swords formed a vast net of death, enveloping Shen Long.

"Spiritual Treasure, Sword Cultivator!"

Shen Long exclaimed in surprise.

No wonder the two dared to deliver lethal blows; their strength was considerable.

Shen Long spat out a red soundwave, confronting the approaching blue flying swords.

The red soundwave collided with the dense blue flying swords, causing many of them to dissipate. The five blue flying swords merged into one great blue sword, which sliced the red soundwave to shreds.

Shen Long put away the QuickSand Spider’s carcass and transformed into a red escape light, breaking through the sky and moving swiftly away.

"Where do you think you’re going, hand over the Demon Attracting Grass."

The man in black shouted loudly, shaking his long red staff, as a flurry of red staff shadows swept out, smashing towards Shen Long.

A bright red light shone from Shen Long’s body as he morphed into a red blaze of fire and vanished — the Fire Evasion Technique.

"Chase him, don’t let him get away. With that Demon Attracting Grass, hunting fourth-order Monster Beasts will be much easier," the blue-robed elder said sternly, pinching a spell which summoned a massive blue sword light from beneath him, steering through the sky in pursuit.

The man in black exuded a dazzling black light and transformed into a black escape light, following suit.

Various spiritual lights ignited in the high sky, with the sound of explosions continuing. It wasn’t long before the three of them vanished over the horizon.

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Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace, a secluded courtyard with green tiles.

Fairy Cold Flame sat in a stone pavilion of green, her brows tightly knit.

Wu Sisi stood by her side, reporting to Fairy Cold Flame.

"Master Shen, I’ve reached out to Sun Yiyue and the others, but they can’t contact Senior Shen either. It’s likely he’s no longer in the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace," Wu Sisi said.

She had advanced to the Core Formation Stage and was currently in the Middle Stage.

"Not in the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace? Well then, forget it. I wanted to thank him. Were it not for Taoist Friend Shen’s aid, Master Nephew Qin would have perished. Since he’s not here, we have no need to stay in the marketplace any longer. Let’s go! We’re heading back to Golden Flame Island," Fairy Cold Flame declared, rising to leave. Wu Sisi hurriedly followed.

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In a certain sea area at dusk, the setting sun cast the remaining glow of the sunset on the sea surface.

A burst of red light illuminated, revealing a badly wounded Red Fire Flood Dragon.

The red light flashed and transformed into the figure of Shen Long.

He was pursued by two Nascent Soul Cultivators, a Sword Cultivator in the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul and a Body Cultivator in the Initial Stage of Nascent Soul with a heavy spiritual treasure. Shen Long was no match for them. Had he not succeeded in cultivating the tenth layer of the Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art, which allowed him to take the form of a Flood Dragon, he would have been slain by them.

Shen Long’s divine sense expanded, but he detected no other Cultivators, which finally allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.

A small island about several dozen miles in size lay ahead. Shen Long flew towards it.

He landed on the island, took out Formation Flags and an Array Plate, and began setting up an array.

After setting up the Formation, Shen Long entered a hidden underground cave,

With walls rugged and uneven, the cave was barren without a hint of vegetation.

Shen Long sat down cross-legged, released the Iron Tail Scorpion and Tree Person to keep watch.

He took out a blood-red elixir and placed it in his mouth.

The Elixir melted instantaneously and a surge of immense energy arose in his abdomen.

After a while, his body felt warm, and the wounds began to itch slightly.

Shen Long quickly began cultivating to refine the medicinal power. Once he had healed, he would return to the marketplace.