Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 514 - 422 People fear fame like pigs fear fattening (That’s all for today)_1

Chapter 514: 422 People fear fame like pigs fear fattening (That’s all for today)_1

Medicine King Mountain Range, Reception Peak.

Atop the mountain lay an expansive Azure Stone Plaza where a plethora of jade tables were arranged, with over ten thousand cultivators gathered together.

Shen Long’s seat was relatively near the front, with Nascent Soul Cultivators like Chu Buyu, Ye Hongyao, Zhou Yuliang, Shangguan Yulong, and others sitting near Shen Long, engaged in idle chatter over tea.

Having helped Chu Buyu refine a furnace of Heavenly Soul Pills, Shen Long had gotten acquainted with a few Nascent Soul Cultivators.

"Master Aunt Lu has arrived."

Tong Yun called out loudly.

A Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge appeared, one end near the presiding stage and the other connecting to a high peak.

Lu Yun appeared on the Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge, walking towards this location.

It didn’t take long for Lu Yun to reach the presiding stage.

Shen Long and the others stood up and said in unison, "We pay our respects to Senior Lu."

Mo Wuya, Huang Ziqi, and Fairy Xuanbing rose to their feet and gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.

Lu Yun took her seat and gestured for all the cultivators to sit down.

Representatives from the vast crowd of guests subsequently came forward to present their congratulatory gifts, with Mo Wuya and the other two gifting a Spiritual Treasure and five two-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicines each, as if they had agreed on it beforehand.

Shen Long presented twenty one-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicines and some Artifact Refining materials, which was considered pretty decent.

Lu Yun accepted the gifts and raised her wine cup, "I toast to everyone."

After saying this, she drained the cup in her hand, and Shen Long along with the others lifted their wine cups and emptied them as well.

Shen Long and the company continued to drink and laugh amongst themselves.

More than two hours later, the banquet concluded, and most of the guests started to leave one after another.

"Taoist Friend Shen, it’s rare for you to visit Medicine King Valley; why don’t you stay a while longer!"

Ye Hongyao said warmly.

"Then I will take advantage of your hospitality, Fairy Ye."

Shen Long agreed.

"It’s no trouble at all. Come on, I’ll arrange a place for you to stay."

Ye Hongyao said with a smile that shone like a blossoming flower, personally arranging accommodation for Shen Long.

In a tranquil estate, Lu Yun, Mo Wuya, Huang Ziqi, and Fairy Xuanbing convened in a cyan Stone Pavilion to chat idly over tea.

"To take action against the Tianyuan Tribe without any substantial benefits? We would not agree to such terms."

Lu Yun stated.

"Indeed! Taoist Friend Xu said he would discuss it with others, but who knows what they will offer."

Mo Wuya said with a face full of curiosity.

"A set of Defensive Spirit Treasures and two bottles of fifth-grade Essence Advancing Spiritual Power Elixirs, I would indeed be willing to take action for such rewards."

Huang Ziqi stated.

Ye Sen walked in with a grave expression.

His lips quivered slightly, causing Lu Yun’s face to change.

"Taoist Friend Mo, our Medicine King Valley has decided to participate in this great battle,"

Lu Yun declared.

"What? Madam Lu, what did Taoist Friend Xu offer you?"

Mo Wuya asked in bewilderment.

"Our patrons in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot used the transmission array to contact us, instructing us to intervene and assist the Big Dipper Pavilion against the Tianyuan Tribe,"

Lu Yun explained.

She personally preferred not to involve herself in an inter-realm conflict, but now that her patrons had commanded it, Lu Yun had no right to refuse, unless she decided to ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot and become a loose cultivator some day.

Mo Wuya produced a Law Disk that shimmered with blue light, inputted a spell, and his expression changed.

"Our patron in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot has also issued a command for Wanjian Sect to cooperate with the Big Dipper Pavilion in eliminating the Tianyuan Tribe,"

Mo Wuya said with a frown.

As a result, they had no choice but to comply.

Huang Ziqi and Fairy Xuanbing looked at each other, utterly surprised that the Big Dipper Pavilion wielded so much influence to the point that both the patrons of Medicine King Valley and Wanjian Sect had spoken.

Ye Sen took out a golden Law Disk, input a spell into it, and said with astonishment, "Master Aunt Lu, representatives from Heavenly Beast Island and Nether Corpse Sect have arrived, stating that they have important matters to discuss with you."

"It seems they too have received commands. The Big Dipper Pavilion wields great power,"

Lu Yun said, frowning. She then instructed, "Invite them over."

"Yes, Master Aunt Lu."

Ye Sen responded and then infused a spell into the golden Law Disk, making a series of gestures.

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In the Southern Border Cultivation World, Thousand Poison Sect.

In the Thousand Poison Hall, a portly elder in a green robe sat in the main seat, his eyes reflecting solemnity.

Du Xiao was reporting to the elder, looking nervous.

"So, there’s an omen of great calamity! It seems like a lot of cultivators will perish in the effort to contend with the Tianyuan Tribe. But, as this is a higher command, we have no choice but to comply. Let’s first summon a group of elites to serve as the vanguard and make the initial strike."

The green-robed elder spoke slowly.

Du Sheng, initial stage of Divinity Transformation.

"Yes, Master Uncle Du."

Du Xiao responded and went to execute his orders.

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Within the Donghua Cultivation Realm, at the Medicine King Mountain Range.

In a secluded manor, Shen Long, Jin Bao, Ye Hongyao, and a gracefully presented scholar in a green robe sat around a cyan tea table, engaging in leisurely tea-tasting and small talk.

"Taoist Friend Qin, even you, the Deputy Tower Master, don’t recognize the origins of this beast?"

Shen Long frowned as he spoke.

"Indeed I do not, there’s no reason to turn away business that comes knocking at the door."

The scholar in green said.

Qin Bin, the Deputy Tower Master of Wind Listening Tower.

"Taoist Friend Shen, perhaps the information was incorrect. It’s just an Alien Beast, don’t dwell on it."

Ye Hongyao said, trying to console him.

"That ancient tome mentioned the divine vision of this kind of Alien Beast. It seems it was made up."

Shen Long sighed.

Waving the banner of searching for the Alien Beast, he had sought the one foretold by Du Xiao, but to no avail.

The outside world held no suspicion; after all, Shen Long was a Spirt Controller.

"There’s nothing strange about that. Records in ancient tomes need not be true, and it’s common for errors to occur in the transmission of information."

Jin Bao was unperturbed.

"That’s true, however, it doesn’t mean the beast doesn’t exist. Perhaps it’s just not in the Qianyang Realm, but in another realm, or maybe it resides in a lower plane."

Qin Bin said.

Shen Long nodded and replied, "Perhaps!"

Ye Hongyao took out a Law Disk that flickered with cyan light and entered a spell. Her eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Master Aunt Lu wishes to see you. Come with me."

Ye Hongyao said.

Shen Long was startled at first but then nodded in agreement and followed Ye Hongyao to the entrance of a resplendent palace.

The plaque on the palace read "Medicine King Hall" in golden characters, and the door was wide open.

"Apprentice Nephew Ye, bring Young Friend Shen in."

Lu Yun’s voice resonated.

Ye Hongyao responded and led Shen Long inside.

Lu Yun sat in the host’s seat, her expression solemn.

Shen Long was about to pay his respects when Lu Yun stopped him.

"Spare the formalities. Young Friend Shen, I’ve called you here to tell you that we plan to launch a campaign against the Tianyuan Realm, to avenge the invasion they committed years ago, and you have been selected."

Lu Yun said.

Shen Long was stunned, calamity had descended from the skies.

"Senior Lu, why choose a junior like me?"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

"You are exceedingly strong, suitable for the campaign. Aside from you, Medicine King Valley, the Wanjian Sect, and the Nether Corpse Sect will also dispatch their experts. You are on the first team, there is no need to return to the Spirt Control Sect. When the time comes, follow the others on the campaign,"

Lu Yun spoke slowly, recalling something else, and continued, "This war is the will of most powers in the Qianyang Realm. Those who defy orders will be executed without mercy."

"Yes, I understand,"

Shen Long agreed.

"Master Aunt Lu, with so many experts present, why must Taoist Friend Shen be on the first team?"

Ye Hongyao asked, confused.

"His strength is formidable. Don’t worry, a Soul Transformation Cultivator will lead the team. You will also participate in the war, I won’t go,"

Lu Yun explained.

She hadn’t been in the Divinity Transformation Stage for long and didn’t need to join the campaign to the Tianyuan Realm. As a consequence, she had to send more Nascent Soul Cultivators to the Tianyuan Realm in exchange.

Mo Wuya would personally lead the team and wouldn’t require too many Nascent Soul Cultivators.

"Young Friend Shen, your Spirt Control Sect used to follow the commands of the Wanjian Sect, and it still does. I am merely conveying Taoist Friend Mo’s message to you. This is also an opportunity for you. Those who perform great deeds will have no trouble obtaining Miracle Elixirs that can aid in advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage,"

Lu Yun elaborated.

"Yes, I will do my utmost,"

Shen Long promised, now finding it difficult to escape even if he wanted.

After all, his legs were his own, and once in the Tianyuan Realm, he would act according to the situation.

"Alright, go back and prepare. This matter must not be divulged to anyone else, it is top secret."

Lu Yun instructed.

Shen Long and Ye Hongyao agreed and withdrew.