Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 512 - 420 Lu Yun_1

Chapter 512: 420 Lu Yun_1

Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, Heavenly Beast Island.

In the Heavenly Beast Garden sat Wang Kun, Xu Qingyun, Mo Wuya, Fairy Xuanbing, Qinglian Sword Venerable, Huang Ziqi, and Taihao True Monarch around a cyan stone table, leisurely enjoying tea and conversation.

Wang Kun had sent people to notify Mo Wuya and the others, as tracking a Soul Transformation Cultivator was uncertain, and it took several years to get in touch with them.

"Taoist Friend Xu, what benefits can we reap from exterminating the Tianyuan Tribe? I’m not interested in governing the Tianyuan Realm; my only interest is in ascending," said Huang Ziqi, his tone indifferent.

At their level, they hardly held any attachment to The Lower Realm. Engaging in cross-realm war and potentially having to fight to the death with other Soul Transformation Cultivators could result in total annihilation.

"Taoist Friend Huang, as a Loose Cultivator, don’t you wish to have a backer when you ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot? Master Senior Ye of the Big Dipper Pavilion has promised that those who contributed in exterminating the Tianyuan Tribe will be allowed to join the Big Dipper Pavilion upon ascending to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot," said Xu Qingyun, his tone full of temptation.

Divinity Transformation Stage was the lowest high-level realm in The Lower Realm and only middle-tier in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot.

"Join the Big Dipper Pavilion!" Huang Ziqi was somewhat tempted.

"Are you planning to remain a Loose Cultivator, Huang Taoist Friend? The Big Dipper Pavilion has many Unity Cultivators with great strength, controlling a territory equivalent to thousands of Qian Yang Realms," Xu Qingyun said proudly.

"I have my own backing and am not planning to join Big Dipper Pavilion, so I’ll abstain from this matter," Mo Wuya declined.

All he needed was to safely cultivate to the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation, and then he could ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot. Wanjian Sect also had support in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, so Mo Wuya did not need to switch allegiances.

"The cultivation resources of the Tianyuan Realm are very rich. Exterminating the Tianyuan Tribe is beneficial to us all," Xu Qingyun persuaded.

"The benefits are there, but what about the risks? I see no need to take this risk," Mo Wuya refused again.

"I would love to help Taoist Friend Xu, but there is no need for us to muddy the waters and court trouble," Wang Kun agreed profoundly.

They had backers in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot and aiding the Big Dipper Pavilion in this matter might not yield much benefit.

Xu Qingyun only talked about the rewards, not about the risks.

The Loose Cultivator, Divine Soul Cultivators, were actually willing to help; they didn’t want to ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot and continue being Loose Cultivators.

"Taoist Friend Xu, please relay our thoughts to the others when you return. If they want our help, they need to offer satisfactory compensation," said Mo Wuya.

"Fine, then! I will go back and discuss it with them. This matter must not be disclosed," said Xu Qingyun earnestly.

"Of course, we will keep it confidential," promised Wang Kun.

Xu Qingyun nodded, got up to take his leave, and Wang Kun personally saw him out.

It was not long before Wang Kun returned.

"Without substantial benefits, I’ve no intention of wading into this troubled water," said Fairy Xuanbing.

To rely on the Big Dipper Pavilion was at most like a pie in the sky; only when it’s in their mouths does it count as real.

Without tangible benefits, they were expected to fight to the death with other Soul Transformation Cultivators over mere promises? Impossible.

"No hurry on this matter. Let’s see what offer they make. If the price is right, we can lend a hand. A great battle between realms is not a trivial matter, and we don’t yet know how many will perish," said Mo Wuya.

Wang Kun nodded, adding, "That’s my view as well. Taoist Friend Xu probably came to sound us out and gauge the strength of our Qian Yang Realm."

"Let’s see what they offer. They think we’ll be satisfied with just a pie in the sky; they’re really underestimating us," Qinglian Sword Venerable scoffed.

Huang Ziqi thought of something and said, "Oh right, Madam Lu of Medicine King Valley has entered Divinity Transformation Stage, I am planning to have a talk with her. What about you?"

"I cannot leave; sending a disciple over will suffice," Wang Kun said.

Mo Wuya, reminded of something, asked, "Taoist Friend Wang, have you found the perpetrator who killed my disciple yet?"

"Not yet, I’ve assigned more people, but there are no leads thus far. This is also why I am not leaving the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm," responded Wang Kun.

"Could it have been the work of that fifth-order Monster Beast, or is there another reason?" speculated Fairy Xuanbing.

"Hard to say, there’s no evidence, these are only speculations," said Wang Kun.

After idle conversation for half an hour, Mo Wuya and the others gradually departed.

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In the Donghua Cultivation Realm, Tiandan Marketplace bustled with people.

As the Divine Transformation Ceremony approached, a large number of high-level Cultivators flooded into Tiandan Marketplace, boosting its prosperity.

Shen Long meandered down the spacious and clean streets, casually browsing.

They had hurried to Tiandan Marketplace, preparing to attend Lu Yun’s Divinity Transformation Ceremony.

After a quarter of an hour, Shen Long reached a vast Azure Stone Plaza, where he could see numerous small stalls with a wide variety of goods on display.

Shen Long browsed, hoping to find a bargain.

Suddenly, he quickened his pace, stopping in front of a small stall where a medium-built man in green robes managed a display covered with various ores.

Shen Long’s eyes settled on a golden ore and he asked, "How are these ores priced?"

"If the senior is interested, just offer anything reasonable," the man in green robes said cautiously.

Shen Long took out a cyan Storage Bag, tossing it to the man in green. "I’ll take these ores," he declared.

The man in green robes swept his Divine Sense over the bag, his face lighting up with joy as he said, "It’s a deal."

Shen Long collected the items from the stall, and a respectful female voice rang out, "Senior Shen, it’s been a long time."

Shen Long turned his head and saw Mu Weiwei approaching him.

Mu Weiwei was currently at the Great Perfection of Core Formation, only a step away from the Nascent Soul Stage.

"Mu Young Friend, it’s been a long time."

Shen Long said with a pleasant expression.

"Senior Shen, the junior has collected a fine item; I wonder if you are available?"

Mu Weiwei said cautiously.

"Certainly, let us find a quiet place to talk."

Shen Long said.

Mu Weiwei showed a delighted expression and personally led the way.

A short while later, Shen Long and Mu Weiwei appeared in a secluded courtyard with green tiles.

"Senior Shen, the junior has collected a piece of ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Jade, which would be a waste to just keep."

Mu Weiwei took out an exquisitely crafted golden jade box and handed it to Shen Long.

"Ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Jade!"

Shen Long opened the box, and inside was a large chunk of white jade, rapidly cooling the temperature.

"Such a large piece; what would you like in exchange? Feel free to speak."

Shen Long said.

"The junior wishes to acquire a Core Formation Spiritual Object."

Mu Weiwei’s face was full of anticipation, her expression tense.

Shen Long gave a faint smile, took out a cyan jade box, and handed it to Mu Weiwei.

To Shen Long, a Core Formation Spiritual Object was nothing significant; the ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Jade could be used to craft a Spiritual Treasure with some to spare.

Mu Weiwei opened the jade box, inside was a golden elliptical elixir.

"Many thanks, Senior Shen."

Mu Weiwei expressed her gratitude with one word and put away the elixir.

"By the way, do you have any news about Alien Beasts?"

Shen Long asked.

The people of Wind Listening Tower didn’t know the origins of the Alien Beast; Shen Long had consulted many ancient books on Alien Beasts, but found no relevant records.

"No, the junior has not seen such Alien Beasts before."

Mu Weiwei firmly shook her head.

Shen Long took out a red Law Disk, input a spell, and Ye Hongyao’s voice sounded: "Taoist Friend Shen, Master Aunt Lu wishes to see you."

"Senior Lu wants to see me? Where can I meet Senior Lu?"

Shen Long asked politely.

"Just come to Hongyao Garden, Master Aunt Lu is in Hongyao Garden."

Ye Hongyao said.

"Alright, I will be there promptly."

Shen Long put away the red Law Disk and said, "I have matters to attend to. Inform me immediately if there is news of Alien Beasts."

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Mu Weiwei complied, personally seeing Shen Long out.

Half an hour later, Shen Long appeared at the entrance of a vast estate. The plaque read "Hongyao Garden," and two Core Formation Cultivators guarded the entrance.

Huang Kun hurried out, came to Shen Long, and said, "Senior Shen, Master Ancestor Lu has been waiting for a while, please follow me."

Shen Long nodded and followed Huang Kun into Hongyao Garden.

After passing through two arched gate courtyards, they arrived at a patch of green bamboo. Not far away was a green bamboo pavilion.

A lady in a golden dress with a graceful figure was sitting in the pavilion, without the slightest fluctuation of Mana.

Ye Hongyao and Ye Sen stood by the side, looking respectful.

"Junior Shen Long, pays respect to Senior Lu."

Shen Long bowed deeply, respectful in demeanor.

"Your cultivation of Divine Sense and Divine Soul is quite exceptional, stronger than most Nascent Soul Cultivators."

Lu Yun praised.

A shock went through Shen Long’s heart, and his expression became slightly tense.

"Don’t be nervous. Apprentice Nephew Ye has mentioned you to me many times, and I became a bit curious about you. You are both alchemists; it would be good to share experiences."

Lu Yun said with a cordial expression.

"Yes, Senior Lu."

Shen Long complied.

"Apprentice Nephew Ye, take him down. You youngsters can have a long talk."

Lu Yun instructed.

Ye Hongyao acknowledged, leading Shen Long away.

"Young Friend Shen really is not bad, but whether he can advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage is another matter altogether,"

Lu Yun remarked.

"After Master Uncle Qin ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, our Medicine King Valley has once again seen the rise of a Soul Transformation Cultivator. With Master Aunt Lu here, our valley can be sheltered for a thousand years."

Ye Sen said, bowing deeply.

Centuries ago, another Soul Transformation Cultivator from Medicine King Valley, Qin Ming, had advanced to the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation and ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot.

Before ascending, Qin Ming left behind a fifth-grade Seven-Treasure Glaze Pill for breaking through to Divinity Transformation; Lu Yun’s advancement to that stage was partly due to Qin Ming’s left pill.

Without a large supply of Essence Advancing Spiritual Power elixirs, the cultivation speed of a Soul Transformation Cultivator is relatively slow. For this reason, Cultivators in the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation don’t immediately ascend but rather prepare additional measures to prevent mishaps.

Lu Yun staying in Qian Yang Realm for a millennium was not a problem; in a thousand years, Medicine King Valley might see the rise of another new Soul Transformation Cultivator.

Lu Yun nodded and said, "If you can resolve your bottleneck, you might have a shot at advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage."

"The disciple also wishes to resolve the bottleneck."

Ye Sen said with a wry smile.

He had been stuck at this bottleneck for over two hundred years, trying various methods such as traveling, Demon Hunting, and engaging in debates, but none helped him overcome the bottleneck.