Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 466: Spirit Birds Advance (No more today) _1

Chapter 466: Spirit Birds Advance (No more today) _1

Time flew by, and twenty years had passed.

Golden Roc Peak, a certain practice room.

Shen Long sat cross-legged on the Tranquility Meditation Mat, his eyes slightly closed, his body enveloped in a red aurora, revealing numerous red dragon scales.

After a while, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and landed in front of him.

The red aurora around Shen Long dissipated, and the red dragon scales vanished as he opened his eyes and let out a long breath of turbid air.

After assisting in the refining of a batch of fourth-order Elixirs, he taught Su Changfeng Alchemy.

Under his guidance, Su Changfeng made rapid progress, significantly increasing his success rate in forming elixirs, allowing Shen Long to cultivate with peace of mind.

With a flick of his fingers, a streak of red light flew out, striking the Sound Transmission Talisman, which self-ignited, and Lin Sen’s voice rang out, "Uncle Shen, Master Uncle Lin has returned and says he’s got something good."

"Master has returned!"

A look of joy appeared on Shen Long’s face.

He had many materials for Artifact Refining on his person and wondered if Ice Silkworm True Person could succeed in crafting a Spiritual Treasure.

Shen Long walked out, and Lin Sen stood outside.

"Has Master Uncle just returned?"

Shen Long asked.

"Yes! As soon as Master Uncle Lin returned, he contacted me to inquire about Uncle Shen’s whereabouts and, following your instructions, immediately notified you as soon as he arrived. I sent a Sound Transmission Talisman right away," Lin Sen said respectfully.

Shen Long nodded and left his residence to head toward Ice Silkworm Valley, where he dispatched a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Not long afterward, Lin Yutong came out.

"Senior Brother Shen, you came so quickly," Lin Yutong said with a smile.

"It’s been many years since I’ve seen Master. Sister, has mother overcome her bottleneck?" Shen Long inquired.

"Mother has resolved the bottleneck and is preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage," Lin Yutong replied as she ushered Shen Long inside.

Soon, Shen Long met Ice Silkworm True Person and Han Yuwei in a tranquil courtyard with green tiles.

"Disciple pays respects to Master and Mistress," Shen Long bowed deeply, his demeanor reverent.

"This is half a bottle of fourth-order Flood Dragon’s Essence Blood, a fourth-order Wood Demon’s Crystal Core, some fourth-order Demon Cores, and millennium-old Spiritual Medicine. Take them," Han Yuwei said as she handed Shen Long a golden Storage Bag.

"Mistress, this is too valuable," Shen Long declined.

"What your Mistress gives you, you take. Also, I’ve collected some materials that can elevate your Life-Bound Magic Treasure, the Zyphyxial Blade, to a Spiritual Treasure. Hand it over to me, and I’ll upgrade it for you," Ice Silkworm True Person said with a cheerful countenance.

"Master, you can craft Spiritual Treasures now?" Shen Long exclaimed in amazement.

Ice Silkworm True Person nodded and said, "During our travels in the Southern Border Cultivation World, we discovered an ancient Cultivator’s cave abode and obtained numerous materials for crafting Spiritual Treasures. After much practice, we finally managed to make one. I owe a lot to the guidance of your Mistress’s clan elders."

At these last words, Ice Silkworm True Person spoke with fond affection.

The fourth-order Artifact Refiner from the Han Family guided Ice Silkworm True Person in Artifact Refining, leading to rapid advancement.

"They’re not so kind-hearted; it’s all because you’ve formed your Nascent Soul, and you have an exceptionally outstanding disciple. Shen Long, your deeds have even spread to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm; you slew the Profound Yin Ghost Mother all by yourself," Han Yuwei said, her face beaming with pride.

"Yes, I have benefitted from it, too. When other Daoists learn that you’re my disciple, they treat me with much more respect," Ice Silkworm True Person said proudly.

With the combat prowess of the late Nascent Soul Stage, Shen Long commanded respect from all.

"Alright, bring out your Zyphyxial Blade! With its ascension to a Spiritual Treasure, your strength will increase as well," Ice Silkworm True Person urged.

"Master, I’ve already asked Fairy Chu to upgrade the Zyphyxial Blade to a Spiritual Treasure," Shen Long said.

"Fairy Chu? The Fairy Chu from the Sun Moon Palace?" Ice Silkworm True Person asked in surprise.

"Exactly," Shen Long nodded.

"You sly dog; you’ve kept this quiet!" Ice Silkworm True Person joked.

"Master, you misunderstand. My relationship with Fairy Chu is not like that at all. I simply asked for her aid in Artifact Refining," Shen Long explained, and he seemed to recall something. He took out a red Storage Bracelet and handed it to Ice Silkworm True Person, "Master, I’ve collected some materials for crafting a Spiritual Treasure, and I’d like to ask for your help in refining one. Ideally, it would incorporate the Spirit Soul of a fourth-order Soul-Devouring Scorpion."

Ice Silkworm True Person took the Storage Bracelet and, after a sweep with his Divine Sense, exclaimed in astonishment, "This much?"

"The extra materials you can keep for refining," Shen Long said nonchalantly.

"You’re aiming to craft a Spiritual Treasure with Divine Soul Attack capabilities! I haven’t made such a treasure before; it could fail," Ice Silkworm True Person voiced with a solemn expression.

"I trust Master; if it fails, we’ll find more materials," Shen Long spoke without concern.

"Alright then! I’ll give it a try," Ice Silkworm True Person agreed, as the materials Shen Long provided were sufficient to craft two Spiritual Treasures.

"By the way, Master, here are some fourth-order Elixirs that could be of use to you, a stick of Soul-Soothing Incense, and two Spirit Objects for forming core. I’ve seized them from an enemy, and I’ve heard from Sister that Mistress will be attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage; she should find them useful."

Shen Long took out a blue Storage Bag and handed it to Ice Silkworm True Person.

Ice Silkworm True Person did not decline and accepted it.

After a casual chat for half an hour, Shen Long bid his farewell and left.

"Chu Buyu is the successor of Sun Moon Palace; your disciple is truly remarkable."

Han Yuwei said with an envious tone.

Ice Silworm True Person nodded and replied, "I hadn’t expected this young man to be so strong. With these items, the lady should be able to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage."

"I hope so."

Han Yuwei nodded in agreement.

Upon returning to Golden Roc Peak, Shen Long entered a secret chamber and stepped into the Myriad Beasts Tower, arriving at the fourth layer, appearing above Profound Yin Island.

The entire Profound Yin Island was enveloped by a thick black light screen, which was filled with pure Yin Qi.

He took out a token, infused it with Mana, a Spiritual Light shot out, striking the black light screen, which rippled and opened a huge gap. The Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon flew out through it, now it was midway through the fourth stage.

"Master, I have advanced to the middle of the fourth stage," said the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon, speaking human language with evident pride.

"Hmph, it’s not just you who has advanced to the middle of the fourth stage."

A voice full of disdain sounded.

No sooner had the voice faded than a gust of wind swept past, and the Gold-Winged Windroc appeared, also having advanced to the middle of the fourth stage.

As Shen Long’s Life-Bound Spirit Bird, the Gold-Winged Windroc was not neglected.

"Good, both of you have advanced to the middle of the fourth stage," commended Shen Long, before taking out two Demon Cores to feed them.

He then went to the third layer and whistled. The earth bulged, and the bulge swiftly moved until it stopped, and the Iron Tail Scorpion emerged from underground.

Its body was bigger than before, having advanced to the middle of the fourth stage. Over the years, it had devoured the inner cores of many fourth-stage venomous insects and beasts, so its progress was faster.

Shen Long flicked his sleeve, and after a flurry of red light swept by, a Soul-Devouring Scorpion appeared on the ground—this was the one he had slain in the Hengduan Mountains.

The Iron Tail Scorpion emitted a joyous cry and sent out a yellow glimmer of light, enveloping and dragging the corpse of the Soul-Devouring Scorpion into its mouth to swallow.

Shen Long fed it a thousand-year Thought Cutting Grass and then left the Myriad Beasts Tower.

He took out a Law Disk that flickered with red light, inputted a spell, and Chen Xiao’s voice rang out, "Uncle Shen, cultivators from Badao Villa and Zixiao Sect have come to visit, saying they have important matters to seek your audience for. What do you say?"

"What matters?" asked Shen Long, puzzled.

Badao Villa and Zixiao Sect had been significantly weakened and had been recuperating over the years.

"I don’t know, they insist on speaking directly with you, saying they have something of your interest," answered Chen Xiao.

"Lead them to the reception hall, I’ll be right there," instructed Shen Long.

"Yes, Uncle Shen," Chen Xiao replied.

Shen Long left Golden Roc Peak and headed for the reception hall.

Lu Han, Jinqian Reverend, and Chen Xiao had been waiting for a while. After many years, Lu Han had advanced to the Core Formation Stage.

"We greet Senior Shen," said Jinqian Reverend and Lu Han as they bowed respectfully.

"I heard from Master Nephew Chen that you have an important matter to discuss with me. I hope it’s not a trivial issue, as I don’t have much free time," Shen Long spoke gravely.

He had little to do with these two people, and if they didn’t mention something of interest to him, he wouldn’t have come.

Jinqian Reverend and Lu Han each took out a golden Storage Bag and handed them to Shen Long, saying, "These are a token of our appreciation, please accept them, Senior Shen."

Shen Long received the Storage Bags, swept them with his Divine Sense, and found several fourth-stage Demon Cores, more than a dozen thousand-year Spiritual Medicines, and three materials for refining Spiritual Treasures.

"Get to the point," demanded Shen Long.

"We have inadvertently provoked cultivators from the Mysterious Spirit Sect and would like to request your intervention to resolve this matter," said Jinqian Reverend carefully.

"What about the Nascent Soul Cultivators from your sect? Why haven’t they stepped in? Why do you need me?" Shen Long questioned.

"Think carefully before you speak. If you deceive Uncle Shen, don’t blame us for not being able to help you," Chen Xiao spoke bluntly.

To ask for Shen Long’s assistance without clarifying the whole situation was not likely to elicit his help.

Jinqian Reverend and Lu Han exchanged glances and nodded to each other.

"To be honest, our sect’s Nascent Soul Cultivators have perished and vanished. We inadvertently offended the young sect master of the Mysterious Spirit Sect. Our sect faces the danger of extinction, so we’re hoping to ask for Senior Shen’s help. Given that Senior Shen wields the power of the late Nascent Soul Stage, we believe the Mysterious Spirit Sect will show respect to him," Jinqian Reverend slowly explained.

The Nascent Soul Cultivators of Badao Villa and Zixiao Sect had joined forces to explore the Burial Immortal Tomb for treasures but ended up perishing. Without a Nascent Soul Cultivator in their ranks and having sealed the news, they would not have sought Shen Long’s help had they not offended the young sect master of the Mysterious Spirit Sect.

"How did you offend the young sect master of the Mysterious Spirit Sect?" Shen Long pressed on.

"Our fellow disciples entered Myriad Flame Valley looking for treasures and clashed violently with a Core Formation Cultivator, who happens to be the young sect master’s Dao companion," Jinqian Reverend admitted truthfully.

Their fellow disciples had injured the Dao companion of the young sect master of the Mysterious Spirit Sect, which had several Nascent Soul Cultivators.

"Hmph, you caused trouble for yourselves and now you want me to clean up after you? This matter has nothing to do with the Spirit Control Sect, please leave," Shen Long flatly refused.

With his current strength and wealth, he really did not regard highly the items that Jinqian Reverend and Lu Han offered. To offend the Mysterious Spirit Sect for such trifles was a loss-making deal.