Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 496 - 404 Message_1

Chapter 496: 404 Message_1

They had discovered the abode of an ancient Human Cultivator in their early years, and among the relics was a portrait of the Tianyuan Tribe.

The Tianyuan Tribe once invaded the Qianyang Realm, so Song Yan had a deeper impression of them. If Shen Long hadn’t produced the Alien Beast Diagram, Song Yan might not have remembered them.

"This matter must not be divulged. Take good care of Young Friend Liu, I have other matters to attend to."

After Shen Long said this, he turned around and left.

Song Yan personally saw Shen Long off as a sign of respect.

Shen Long teleported back to Zishan Marketplace and arrived at the entrance of a vast estate. The signboard bore three golden characters, "Zishan Garden," the residence of the Han Family Cultivators.

Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators guarded the entrance. Upon seeing Shen Long, they bowed and saluted, "We pay our respects to Senior Shen."

"Is Taoist Friend Han in? I have something I would like to discuss with him."

Shen Long asked.

"Ancestor Yisen is inside. Please come in, Senior Shen."

One of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators personally led the way, and Shen Long followed him in.

Before long, Shen Long arrived at a bamboo pavilion painted in cyan, where a tall, thin old man in blue robes sat.

"Taoist Friend Shen, how come you have returned to the Inner Sea so soon?"

The tone of the man in the blue robes was warm.

Han Yisen, early-stage Nascent Soul, fourth-tier Alchemist.

"I would like to discuss something with Taoist Friend Han,"

Shen Long said as he sat down.

Han Yisen waved his hand and the Foundation Establishment Cultivators withdrew.

"I’ve heard there was a fourth-tier early-stage Thunder Flood Dragon roaming the Outer Sea that was slain by Qianji True Monarch,"

Han Yisen said.

Shen Long nodded and made some small talk before bringing up the main topic, "Taoist Friend Han, are you aware of the Tianyuan Tribe?"

"Back when the Tianyuan Realm’s Tianyuan Tribe invaded the Qian Yang realm, the Human Clan only managed to repel them after great difficulty. Are you interested in the Tianyuan Tribe?"

Han Yisen said curiously.

"Your Han Family should have collected scriptures regarding the Tianyuan Tribe, right? I would like to view the scriptures concerning the Tianyuan Tribe, if that’s possible?"

Shen Long said earnestly.

Han Yisen frowned and pondered for a moment before replying, "Our Han Family’s Scripture Pavilion is not open to outsiders, but you, Taoist Friend Han, are not an outsider. How about this? Accompany me to Golden Gourd Island, and I will ask for Huairen Ancestor’s permission."

"No problem."

Shen Long agreed.

Han Yisen and Shen Long left the marketplace and made their way to Golden Gourd Island.

They arrived at a magnificent hall glittering with gold, and the sign read "Golden Gourd Hall" in three large characters.

"Taoist Friend Shen, please wait here a moment, I’ll be right back,"

Han Yisen said as he quickly made his way inside.

It wasn’t long before Han Yisen came back out, speaking warmly, "Taoist Friend Shen, Huairen Ancestor invites you in."

Shen Long nodded and followed Han Yisen into the Golden Gourd Hall, where a burly old man in blue robes sat in the main seat, his aura unfathomable.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I heard you wish to enter our Han Family’s Scripture Pavilion to view scriptures concerning the Tianyuan Tribe?"

The old man in blue robes asked, his voice booming.

Han Huairen, late-stage Nascent Soul.

"Yes, please do me this favor, Taoist Friend Han,"

Shen Long’s tone was sincere.

"If it were someone else, certainly not, but you, Taoist Friend Han, are not an outsider. Yisen, personally take Taoist Friend Han to the Scripture Pavilion, he may view any scripture he likes, except for our clan’s important lineages,"

Han Huairen instructed.

As the son-in-law of the Han Family, Ice Silkworm True Person, and Shen Long being his disciple, along with possessing late-stage Nascent Soul combat power, allowing Shen Long to examine some scriptures was trivial.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Han. If you ever need my assistance, feel free to ask,"

Shen Long expressed his thanks and followed Han Yisen out.

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Southern Border Cultivation World, Ziyang Monarch’s retreat.

A vast expanse of undulating red mountain ranges, with clumps of fire clouds floating high in the sky, and the high temperature causing the very void to start twisting and warping.

From deep within the mountain range, a deafening explosion was heard, causing the ground to shake and the mountains to tremble, continuous cries of ghosts and howls of wolves echoed.

A giant red mushroom cloud soared into the sky, extremely conspicuous.

Deep within the mountain range, Huangfu Lou stood on top of a low hill, his face pale, showing signs of excessive mana consumption.

Not far away was a giant Fire Qilin Beast, its body covered in dripping blood, with a giant black seal floating above it.

"Submit to me, or die," declared Huangfu Lou, his tone icy cold.

The black seal immediately radiated intense black light, and at the same time, a chilling wind arose, the wailing and howling sounds getting louder.

The Fire Qilin Beast seemed to understand Huangfu Lou’s words, its forelimbs bending, prostrating itself on the ground.

Huangfu Lou’s face lit up with joy, and he quickly set about placing restrictions.

He had received news that the Ziyang Monarch’s retreat had appeared and specially rushed over for treasure hunting, not expecting to encounter an early fifth-stage Fire Qilin Beast here.

Huangfu Lou took the Fire Qilin Beast into the Spirit Beast Bracelet, muttering to himself, "It’s a pity that the purity of bloodline is a bit low, and it cannot speak human language yet, but after all, it is a fifth-stage Spirit Beast, capable of providing significant help."

He himself shrouded in black light, transformed into a gust of cold wind and left the place.

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Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, Golden Gourd Island.

A secluded manor, with pavilions, towers, covered walkways, and artificial hills.

Shen Long, Ice Silkworm True Person, and Han Yuwei sat around a cyan stone table, sipping tea and chatting leisurely.

Shen Long had consulted numerous scriptures about the Tianyuan Tribe in the Han Family’s Scripture Pavilion and learned about their innate divine abilities and combat methods, which were not the Alien Beasts he was looking for.

From this information, it appeared that the Tianyuan Tribe coincidentally subdued an Alien Beast, which was not standard among Tianyuan Realm cultivators.

In simple terms, the Alien Beast Shen Long was looking for might be rare even in the Tianyuan Realm.

"It’s unexpected that shortly after we left the Southern Border Cultivation Realm, Ziyang Monarch’s retreat appeared," Han Yuwei sighed.

"There are fifth-stage Monster Beasts inside the retreat, many Nascent Soul Cultivators have fallen victim to them; it’s also unknown how those Monster Beasts are being dealt with," Shen Long said.

"I heard that several seniors rushed over there, probably aiming to subdue the fifth-stage Monster Beasts," Ice Silkworm True Person speculated.

Lin Yutong walked in and said to Shen Long, "Senior Brother Shen, a Core Formation female Cultivator named Mu Weiwei is looking for you, saying she has important matters to discuss, and it can only be done face to face with you."

"Where is she now?" asked Shen Long.

"Outside Golden Gourd Island," Lin Yutong replied.

Shen Long nodded, "Understood, I will go and see her."

Stomping his right foot on the ground, Shen Long transformed into a streak of Escape Light and flew out.

Before long, he arrived outside Golden Gourd Island and met with Mu Weiwei.

"Taoist Friend Mu, I heard from my junior sister that you have important matters to discuss with me," Shen Long said.

"Senior Shen, this junior has discovered an ancient cultivator’s abode that may contain a Qixia Jade Lotus of a thousand years," Mu Weiwei communicated telepathically, handing over a green Beast Hide to Shen Long.

"A thousand-year Qixia Jade Lotus!" Shen Long instantly became interested and took the Beast Hide, which had text annotations on it.

Mu Weiwei pointed to a certain location and said, "Deep within Immortal Fall Island, a Nascent Soul Cultivator was gravely injured and happened upon a Qixia Jade Lotus. He set up restrictions there to heal his wounds. His injuries were too severe, and he died. Several cultivators broke through the outer restrictions and obtained some Jade Slips and treasures, but they could not break through the core restrictions. From their estimation, the time suggests that the Qixia Jade Lotus could very well have reached a thousand years."

"Let’s go, we will head to the Outer Sea," said Shen Long. With that, he summoned the Moon-Stepping Boat and took off with them from the island.