Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 418 - 326 Honest Ye Hongyao_1

Chapter 418: 326 Honest Ye Hongyao_1

Zhao Country, Hundred Ghosts Sect.

In a quiet manor, Yin Shan, a pot-bellied old man in a black robe, and Shen Yue sat by a green stone table, discussing something.

"You want to enter the Burial Immortal Tomb? That place is very dangerous, even Nascent Soul cultivators in the Late Stage can die there,"

Yin Shan said with a furrowed brow.

"We know the Burial Immortal Tomb is dangerous, otherwise we wouldn’t have asked for your help. You are much more familiar with the Tomb than we are. Help us gather information about the Burial Immortal Tomb, preferably get a map of the place,"

Shen Yue said.

"I’ll send the orders right away to collect the relevant information. Our Hundred Ghosts Sect has also run into a bit of trouble, and we hope the two of you could help us resolve it,"

Yin Shan said earnestly.

"A bit of trouble? What kind of trouble?"

The black-robed elder asked with a frown.

Su Sheng, at the Nascent Soul Stage Middle Stage.

Yin Shan briefly recounted the events, embellishing the story as he went.

"Fourth-order Spirit Flame! You’re not thinking of having us kill Shen Long, are you?"

Su Sheng said with a grim face.

He had only asked Yin Shan to gather intelligence, which shouldn’t entail any risk, but going to kill Shen Long would indeed be a considerable risk.

"That’s not it. I just want the Heavenly Ghost Sect to offer protection to our Hundred Ghosts Sect. In return, we can serve you by gathering cultivation resources,"

Yin Shan explained.

He was well aware that without substantial benefits, it was unrealistic to expect the Heavenly Ghost Sect to kill Shen Long, especially since Shen Long had no outright conflict of interest with Heavenly Ghost Sect on the surface. They certainly wouldn’t go after Shen Long just based on a few provocative words from Yin Shan.

"Offering protection to your Hundred Ghosts Sect is no problem, but considering the distance, wouldn’t it be better to seek the protection of the Nether Corpse Sect?"

Su Sheng wondered aloud.

"The Nether Corpse Sect doesn’t care at all about our Hundred Ghosts Sect. Besides, Zhao Country where our sect resides is right next to Qin Country; who knows when they might attack,"

Yin Shan explained.

"Even if we wanted to protect you, by the time we from the Northern Sea cultivation world would get there, it would be too late,"

Su Sheng continued, puzzled.

"We are planning to migrate some disciples to the Northern Sea cultivation world for development. You could provide us with an island for refuge, and we will also leave some of our people in the Donghua cultivation world,"

Yin Shan revealed his plan.

Currently, Spirit Control Sect is rising in power, and who knows when they might annihilate the Hundred Ghosts Sect. By then, who would stand up for the Hundred Ghosts Sect? Let alone the Nether Corpse Sect, even the Yin Corpse Sect, Blood Skeleton Sect, and Heavenly Fiend Sect don’t respect the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

His plan was to establish a branch in the Northern Sea cultivation world, relocating the majority of the elite to develop there, leaving only a few hands in the Donghua cultivation world.

With its rich Monster Beasts resources, the Northern Sea cultivation world would be an easy place for the Hundred Ghosts Sect to settle with the support of the Heavenly Ghost Sect.

Even before establishing contact with the Heavenly Ghost Sect, the higher-ups of the Hundred Ghosts Sect had plans to develop in the Northern Sea cultivation world, but the plan hadn’t been put into action before disaster struck, and the sect’s Nascent Soul Cultivators fell one after another.

"No problem, you just help us collect the map of the Burial Immortal Tomb first,"

Su Sheng said.

Yin Shan nodded. He took out a messaging plate that flickered with black light, input a spell, and his eyebrows knitted together tightly.

"What’s happened?"

Su Sheng asked, puzzled.

"Ye Hongyao from Medicine King Valley went to Spirit Control Sect to attend Red Flood Dragon True Person’s Nascent Soul celebration ceremony. Spirit Control Sect has actually got into dealings with Medicine King Valley, they might take this chance to strike at us!"

Yin Shan’s face filled with worry.

Ye Hongyao was a descendant of Ye Sen with a high status in Medicine King Valley; her presence at the ceremony—

"Who cares who they get into dealings with? We are stationed in the Hundred Ghosts Sect. If Spirit Control Sect moves against you, we will also take action to help. You focus on gathering the information,"

Su Sheng said, offering comfort.

They still needed the assistance of the Hundred Ghosts Sect at the moment, so it was necessary to reassure Yin Shan.

Yin Shan nodded, agreeing to the plan.

...

Qin Country, Xuanyang Sect.

Inside a secret chamber, Xuanyang True Monarch lay on a green jade bed, looking haggard.

Fairy Skyfire and Han Jinlong stood by his side, faces full of concern.

"Senior Brother Han, you’ve finally awakened,"

Fairy Skyfire sighed in relief.

She had returned to Xuanyang Sect as fast as she could and fed Xuanyang True Monarch a Heavenly Soul Pill every month. After taking two Heavenly Soul Pills, he finally came to.

"Junior Sister Xu, you have worked hard. There was no issue with our sect during the period I was unconscious, was there?"

Xuanyang True Monarch asked.

"Senior Brother Han, a lot has happened in the Donghua Cultivation Realm during the period you were unconscious,"

Fairy Skyfire briefly recounted the events that had transpired.

"We lost another two Nascent Soul Cultivators?"

Xuanyang True Monarch frowned deeply.

"There was no helping it, the battle was too intense. But it’s good that you’re alright. After taking another Heavenly Soul Pill, you should be able to make a full recovery,"

Fairy Skyfire said with a smile.

"When is Red Flood Dragon True Person’s Nascent Soul celebration taking place?"

Xuanyang True Monarch asked.

"If we set off now, we should make it on time. I’ll personally lead the team to participate,"

Fairy Skyfire said.

"No need, I’ll make the trip myself! From now on, the Qin Country falls under the control of the Spirit Control Sect, and I should personally go and express my thanks,"

Xuanyang True Monarch said.

"Alright then! You lead the team,"

Fairy Skyfire did not refuse and agreed.

After some idle chat, Fairy Skyfire left.

"Shen Long is very strong; he has two mutated fourth-stage Spirit Insects. Ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators are no match for him,"

Han Jinlong exclaimed.

"From now on, Qin Country is under the control of the Spirit Control Sect. Concentrate on your cultivation; I hope you can advance to the Nascent Soul Stage,"

Xuanyang True Monarch instructed.

Han Jinlong agreed and then withdrew.

Three days later, Xuanyang True Monarch left with a group of Xuanyang Sect disciples, heading towards the Spirit Control Sect.

...

Spirit Control Sect, Golden Roc Garden.

Shen Long, Red Flood Dragon True Person, Ye Hongyao, Tang Yunbing, Qin Guanglin, and a dozen other Nascent Soul Cultivators sat around a blue stone table, casually chatting and tasting tea.

The Spirit Control Sect had invited many guests to celebrate Red Flood Dragon True Person’s Nascent Soul event, and most of the guests had arrived, with more than a dozen Nascent Soul Cultivators taking up residence in the Qianling Mountain Range.

"Taoist Friend Shen, your Spirit Control Sect is indeed full of talented individuals! A new Nascent Soul Cultivator has emerged,"

Qin Guanglin praised.

He had been severely injured by a Barbarian Cultivator and only escaped serious harm by taking the Blood Mushroom Pill refined by Shen Long.

"Indeed! Speaking of which, Taoist Friend Shen has yet to find a Dao companion. I wonder which Fairy will have the fortune to become your partner in dual cultivation. Taoist Friend Shen, haven’t you considered looking for a Dao companion?"

Tang Yunbing joked with a smile.

"It depends on fate. If there’s fate, I will find one; if not, then let it be. I won’t force it,"

Shen Long said calmly.

"Taoist Friend Shen, what are your requirements for a Dao companion? Cultivation level, age, divine skills, etc.? I can keep an eye out for you; I know quite a few female Nascent Soul Cultivators,"

Ye Hongyao said with a light, alluring smile.

"Fairy Ye, I remember you don’t have a partner for dual cultivation either! Taoist Friend Shen and you are quite a match, a pair of talents and beauty,"

Tang Yunbing said with a chuckle.

"I think Taoist Friend Shen is exceptionally talented. I wonder if Taoist Friend Shen has taken a liking to me,"

Ye Hongyao said frankly, her gaze fixed on Shen Long.

She had no connection with Red Flood Dragon True Person, and when she heard about his Nascent Soul celebration, she specifically came to participate, mainly hoping to interact with Shen Long and build a closer relationship.

"Is Fairy Ye joking with me?"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

"Do you think I would joke about such matters? In the pursuit of joy between a man and a woman, you’re unmarried and I’m unwed. If you like someone, say it outright. What’s wrong with that?"

Ye Hongyao said earnestly.

"There’s nothing wrong with that, but I’m not considering personal affairs for the time being,"

Shen Long said tactfully.

He had not had much interaction with Ye Hongyao, and her sudden confession caught Shen Long completely off guard. He had only ever regarded Ye Hongyao as a common friend and never considered taking her as a bride.