Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 420 - 328 Nascent Soul Middle Stage_1

Chapter 420: 328 Nascent Soul Middle Stage_1

As the seasons changed from spring to autumn, ten years had passed.

The door to the practice room opened, and Shen Long stepped out, his aura much stronger than before, having advanced to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.

It had been over a hundred years since Shen Long achieved his Core Formation. With such a speed in cultivation, it was considered quick. Without the feedback from his life-bound spirit bird and the fourth-tier elixirs for advancing essence, he wouldn’t have reached the middle stage of Nascent Soul so quickly.

Another practice room door opened as well, and Shen Hai came out, with a significantly bolstered aura.

Three years ago, he had transcended the Thirty-Nine Heavenly Tribulations and officially entered the Core Formation Stage, while the Hundred Eyes Cicada had also passed through the Forty-Nine Heavenly Tribulations, advancing to the fourth tier.

The Ice Flood Dragon, the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon, and the Tree Person were still in the late stage of the third tier. The Tree Person, even after devouring a fourth-tier Tree Demon’s crystal core, remained in the late stage of the third tier. To advance to the fourth tier, it needed to swallow more fourth-tier Wood Demon crystal cores.

"Calculating the time, the restrictions of the Burial Immortal Tomb should also be entering their period of weakness," Shen Long murmured to himself.

He, along with the Golden Crow True Monarch and others, had delved deep into the heartland of the Barbarian Tribe, slaying many Nascent Soul Stage Barbarian Cultivators, one of whom came from the Skywolf Tribe.

After performing a soul search on their Nascent Souls, Shen Long learned that the Barbarian Cultivators of the Skywolf Tribe were searching for the Magnetic Origin Bead obtained by the Yu Family, and they intended to hunt for treasure at a particular location in the Burial Immortal Tomb, where something very important was said to be hidden.

"Early Core Formation stage, the cultivation is a bit lacking," Shen Long said to Shen Hai.

Indeed, Shen Hai could not keep up with Shen Long’s speed of cultivation, which was perfectly normal.

Shen Long strode out, and Shen Hai followed him.

He sat down in a stone pavilion, and Shen Hai prepared tea with the tea set.

Shen Long called over Lin Sen and inquired about the status of the Spirit Control Sect.

"Uncle Shen, our Spirit Control Sect has become the leading sect of Qin Country. Among the surrounding nine nations, in terms of the number of Nascent Soul Cultivators, our Spirit Control Sect currently has the most," Lin Sen said proudly.

After a great war, many forces of the Human Clan in the Donghua Cultivation Realm were greatly weakened and have not yet recovered. In contrast, the Spirit Control Sect was thriving. With the extensive recruitment of disciples and cooperation with neighboring countries’ forces, mutual benefits were shared.

"Has master left the main temple?" Shen Long continued to ask.

"Three years ago, Master Uncle Lin had left the main temple. Senior Sister Lin stayed, and she made a point of notifying me," Lin Sen reported truthfully.

"What about Senior Brother Han and Senior Sister Li?" Shen Long asked.

"They are all in closed-door cultivation. They have ordered that, unless there is a major issue, no one should disturb their practice," Lin Sen said.

With all the major powers in the Donghua Cultivation Realm recuperating, there were no pressing matters, allowing the high-level members of the Spirit Control Sect to focus on their cultivation in peace.

"What about the collection of the Burial Immortal Tomb’s map I instructed you to gather? Any leads?" Shen Long asked again.

"That task is overseen by Senior Brother Qian. There have been some developments. I’ll contact Senior Brother Qian right away," Lin Sen said as he took out a messaging plate to contact Qian Dafu, inquiring about the map of the Burial Immortal Tomb.

"I’ve gathered some parts of the map and will report to Uncle Shen immediately. Also, Junior Sister Liu is with me; she has important information to report to Uncle Shen," Qian Dafu said.

"Come and report then," Shen Long ordered.

"Yes, Uncle Shen," Qian Dafu responded.

Shen Long picked up his teacup and took a sip, starting a casual conversation with Lin Sen.

The Spirit Control Sect had accepted many smaller families, and the number of disciples had increased significantly. Influenced by Shen Long, many disciples of the Spirit Control Sect chose spirit insects as their life-bound spirit insects.

Not many people knew that Shen Long’s life-bound spirit bird was the Gold-Winged Windroc; most thought that the Iron Tail Scorpion was his life-bound spirit insect.

Many disciples of the Spirit Control Sect wished to cultivate mutated spirit insects, spending a considerable amount of resources in this endeavor. Chen Xiao encouraged this and implemented some policies. However, as of yet, no high-level cultivator had successfully cultivated a mutated spirit insect.

The Spirit Control Sect possessed the Five-Colored Yuzhi Fruit Tree, but it would be several decades before the fruit was ripe.

Chen Xiao had increased the efforts to cultivate alchemists, hoping to train more with superb alchemy skills.

Alchemists had become the most coveted profession within the Spirit Control Sect, with many disciples taking Shen Long as their role model in choosing spirit insects as their life-bound spirit insects and also learning the art of alchemy.

"It’s not only our Spirit Control Sect now. I’ve heard that other sects and families are also stepping up their efforts to train Spirit Controllers. Uncle Shen has become a role model for many cultivators," Lin Sen mentioned.

Lin Sen wore a face full of pride.

With Shen Long’s high status within the Spirit Control Sect, Lin Sen’s status had also risen, and even the Core Formation cultivators of the sect treated him with great courtesy.

Shen Long nodded, and before long, Qian Dafu and Liu Yuruo came over.

"Uncle Shen, this is the map of Burial Immortal Tomb that I have collected. It only covers some areas and is not comprehensive; no one has fully explored the Burial Immortal Tomb."

Qian Dafu took out a huge beast hide, which was sewn together from multiple pieces, with many areas covered in writings of different styles.

Qian Dafu pointed to the map as he explained. Some sections had changed hands many times, making it unclear what prohibitions were placed at sites marked with text. Some parts of the map were kept by cultivator families, passed down through generations.

"You have done well. Here is a Dharma Treasure for you. Cultivation is fundamental, don’t just focus on earning Spirit Stones."

Shen Long took out a cyan-colored short halberd and handed it to Qian Dafu.

"This disciple knows his limits; living freely for a few hundred years would already be quite good. I don’t expect to reach the Nascent Soul."

Qian Dafu said earnestly.

He knew his limits. Being able to form a Core, he already considered himself very fortunate, and he held no grand ambitions.

Failing to reach the Nascent Soul meant death and the end of one’s Dao.

Shen Long nodded and said, "I heard your descendants have reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. Bring them to see me someday."

"Yes, thank you, Uncle Shen."

Qian Dafu repeatedly expressed his gratitude, his expression excited.

"Master Nephew Liu, do you have any significant intelligence?"

Shen Long looked towards Liu Yuruo.

"The people of Hundred Ghosts Sect have been looking for the map of Burial Immortal Tomb in recent years; they might want to enter the tomb to hunt for treasures."

Liu Yuruo said.

"They are also looking for the map of Burial Immortal Tomb?"

Shen Long frowned, wondering if the objectives of Hundred Ghosts Sect cultivators were the same as his own.

"Are the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Heavenly Ghost Sect still with the Hundred Ghosts Sect?"

Shen Long asked.

"They are. From what this disciple has observed, some of the elite forces from Hundred Ghosts Sect have gone to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm. The Heavenly Ghost Sect gave them an island to settle on. It is estimated that the upper echelons of Hundred Ghosts Sect have made some sort of deal with the Heavenly Ghost Sect. They might also be preparing defensive measures against our Spirit Control Sect, and not just them; the Demon Path factions from neighboring countries have also allocated some of their elite elsewhere to guard against our sect potentially absorbing them," Liu Yuruo explained slowly.

Shen Long nodded, took out a blue porcelain bottle, and handed it to Liu Yuruo, saying, "This bottle of Beast Nurturing Pills is for you."

"Thank you, Uncle Shen."

Liu Yuruo accepted the bottle with a word of thanks.

Shen Long gave a few more instructions and dismissed them.

Su Changfeng walked in, his demeanor excited as if he bore good news.

"Disciple pays respect to Master."

Su Changfeng bowed, currently at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage and still unable to concoct high-grade elixirs.

"Changfeng, have you been able to concoct high-grade elixirs?"

Shen Long inquired.

Su Changfeng gave a wry smile and replied, "Disciple is still unable to concoct high-grade elixirs, but I’ve obtained a Purple Crystal Sky Scorpion egg that has been stored too long to hatch. I wish to offer it to Master."

He presented a purple jade box, handing it to Shen Long.

Shen Long opened the jade box and saw a purple insect egg, its vitality weak.

"Cultivation is fundamental. Spend more time on your practice, striving to concoct high-grade elixirs soon," urged Shen Long meaningfully.

Su Changfeng repeatedly affirmed, his expression respectful.

Shen Long inquired about Su Changfeng’s cultivation, and Su Changfeng answered honestly.

"Alright, go back to your practice. I hope you reach Core Formation soon."

Shen Long instructed, dismissing Su Changfeng.

He walked into a practice room and entered the Myriad Beasts Tower.

He placed the insect egg in the Spirit Control Pool and approached a giant scorpion pattern, placing his hands on it and channeling his mana.