Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 544 - 452 Various parties intend to_1

Chapter 544: 452 Various parties intend to_1

"Taoist Friend Lin, I think we can send out an elite force to attack the Tianyuan Tribe’s key strongholds, to divert their attention. I am willing to lead the team."

Shen Long volunteered.

Dozens of Soul Transformation Cultivators gathered on the front lines, and some of them possessed Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures. If they were overmatched, other Soul Transformation Cultivators would come to their support.

The bulk of the Tianyuan Tribe members were gathered at six locations: the Tianyuan Mountain Range, Tianyuan City, and four strongholds, with Tianyuan City being at the forefront, home to over a dozen Soul Transformation Cultivators.

The Tianyuan Mountain Range was the sacred land of the Tianyuan Tribe and had amassed a large amount of cultivation resources. The four strongholds served as transit points for supplies and gathering places for troops.

The Human Clan’s Divinity Transformation cultivators had clashed multiple times with those of the Tianyuan and Purple Charm Clans. Dozens of Divinity Transformation Cultivators fought in chaotic battles, supporting each other and coordinating their moves.

In such circumstances, it was very difficult to eliminate a Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

Shen Long planned to attack one of the strongholds for two reasons: first, the number of Divinity Transformation Cultivators at a stronghold wouldn’t be too many; second, the stronghold had accumulated a large amount of cultivation resources.

"Attack an important stronghold of the Tianyuan Tribe? That’s a good idea. Which of you would like to accompany Taoist Friend Shen on this mission?"

Lin Xiang asked.

"Attack an important stronghold of the Tianyuan Tribe? As far as I know, there are four strongholds between the Tianyuan Mountain Range and Tianyuan City, each defended by a fifth-order Formation. One or two Nascent Soul Cultivators would not be able to capture them. If we send too many Nascent Soul Cultivators, it will be difficult to achieve significant results on the front lines."

Li Wenbin objected.

"Indeed! If it were so easy to take them down, we would have acted by now."

Taihao True Monarch echoed.

In their view, this would be a waste of energy and strength.

"I am Liu Yuyun, and I will accompany Taoist Friend Shen on the mission."

A slender woman in a white dress spoke up.

"I’ve heard that Madam Liu’s family is very powerful in the Qingmei Realm."

Shen Long politely inquired.

Mo Wuya had long since introduced him to the other Divinity Transformation Cultivators. Liu Yuyun came from the Liu Family of the Qingmei Realm, which belonged to the lineage of Seven Stars True Monarch.

"Madam Liu’s ancestor ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot and joined the Big Dipper Pavilion."

Lin Xiang explained.

The other Divinity Transformation Cultivators introduced themselves in turn, acknowledging each other’s presence.

"Alright, then I’ll go with Madam Liu and take along twenty Nascent Soul Cultivators."

Shen Long said.

"No problem, I have no objections."

Liu Yuyun readily agreed.

"Then this matter is up to you. As for which Tianyuan Tribe stronghold to attack, that’s for you to decide amongst yourselves. We won’t interfere."

Lin Xiang stated.

Shen Long and Liu Yuyun agreed, knowing too many insiders would be detrimental to their operation.

After the time it took to sip a cup of tea had passed, Lin Xiang announced the meeting was over, and all the Divinity Transformation Cultivators returned to their respective dwellings.

Back at the Spirit Control Garden, Shen Long sat down in a green stone pavilion where Ice Silkworm True Person and Han Yuwei were present.

"Is the battle about to begin?"

Ice Silkworm True Person inquired.

Shen Long nodded and recounted the content of the meeting.

"You’re going to attack an important stronghold of the Tianyuan Tribe?"

Ice Silkworm True Person said in surprise.

He was aware that Shen Long had the Water Qilin Pearl, a treasure that could be used by a Divinity Transformation Cultivator to weaken the power of a fifth-order Formation. However, breaking through a fifth-order Formation would not be easy.

"There are too many Divinity Transformation Cultivators on the front lines, and it’s not easy to kill one. Usually, it requires the coordination of multiple Divinity Transformation Cultivators, and the gains are not always worthwhile," Shen Long explained.

"Wouldn’t it be safer for you to just assist on the front lines now that you have just advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage? If you go to the rear, you might not capture an important stronghold and if you encounter a strong enemy, Senior Liu is likely to abandon you and flee," Han Yuwei analyzed.

Since Shen Long had not been at the Divinity Transformation Stage for long and did not possess a Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, it would theoretically be better for him to fight on the front lines.

If he went deep into enemy territory to cause trouble and couldn’t defeat the Tianyuan Tribe’s Divinity Transformation Cultivators, Liu Yuyun might not be able to help him in time.

"Please rest assured, Mistress. If I dare to do this, I do have some confidence," Shen Long said confidently.

"Just be careful! If you can’t win, run. Don’t force it. Better to save your strength for another day," Ice Silkworm True Person admonished.

"Thank you for the reminder, Master. I will be careful," Shen Long replied.

Shen Long agreed.

After some casual chat, Shen Long returned to his residence to rest.

...

In the Tianyuan Mountain Range, Tianyuan Garden.

Yin Shi, Yin Qing, Yin Hao, and Bi Yuan were sitting in a green stone pavilion, discussing something.

"Madam Yin’s Life-Bound Lamp has been extinguished, it seems she has encountered trouble. I hope Yin Chi and Yin Shuo succeed in destroying that spatial node."

Yin Qing said with a furrowed brow.

"Has Madam Bian not returned yet? Even if we cut off the Human Clan’s retreat, it won’t be easy for our Tianyuan Tribe and Purple Charm Clan to eliminate the Human Cultivators of the Tianyuan Tribe."

Yin Shi’s expression was grave.

While the Tianyuan Tribe sent Soul Transformation Cultivators to destroy the space node leading from Qingmei Realm to Tianyuan Realm, they also sent Soul Transformation Cultivators to other realms to seek reinforcements, adopting a two-pronged approach.

"Not yet. If the Goldscale Clan is willing to support us, even if Yin Chi and his group fail, our pressure would be somewhat lessened."

Yin Hao said.

Bi Yuan nodded, "Indeed! The Goldscale Clan is the ruler of the Golden Glass Realm, and their overall strength is even stronger than that of the Purple Charm Clan by a margin. However, getting their help won’t be easy."

"As long as the stake is right, they will agree to help. With many of our comrades having left the Tianyuan Realm, our strength has been greatly reduced. We must strengthen our guard and not give the Human Clan any opportunities," Yin Qing expressed her concerns.

"Most of our clan members are at our major strongholds, and each location is overseen by Soul Transformation Cultivators, with fifth-level Formations in place. Even if Human Soul Transformation Cultivators take action, they will not be able to break through quickly. What I worry about is that fifth-level Ice Flood Dragon. Our clan members who went to investigate the North Cold Ice Plain have vanished. They must have been eaten by the Ice Flood Dragon."

Yin Shi’s brows were deeply furrowed.

"If the Human Cultivators learn of the fifth-level Ice Flood Dragon’s existence and manage to subdue it, and it assists the Human Cultivators, our pressure will be even greater."

Yin Hao analyzed.

"That’s unlikely. The higher the rank of a Monster Beast, the harder it is to subdue. If it were so easy to subjugate this dragon, we would have acted long ago," Bi Yuan voiced his opinion.

"That’s true, but we still need to take precautions. The fifth-level Ice Flood Dragon is indeed a hidden threat. It’s fine if it sides with us, but it would be troublesome if it sides with the Human Clan," said Yin Qing with a frown.

The strength of the fifth-level Ice Flood Dragon was formidable. Whichever side it chose would see its strength improve, possibly even to the point of reversing the course of the battle.

"It truly is a hidden threat. We must think of a way to deal with it. If we can’t make use of it, then we should eliminate it," Bi Yuan said with a face full of murderous intent.

"A fifth-level Flood Dragon is not easy to handle. At least five Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators would have to work together to have a better chance. We don’t have that many hands right now, so let’s leave it be for the moment," Yin Hao stated.

"Yes! A fifth-level Flood Dragon’s physical body is extremely strong. It can withstand attacks from Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures, and we definitely can’t resist its assault," Yin Qing agreed deeply.

Just then, a slender woman in a green dress descended from the sky, landing in front of them.

"Madam Bian, you’ve returned from the Golden Glass Realm! Is the Goldscale Clan willing to support us?" Yin Qing asked eagerly.

"It took a lot of effort to persuade them, but they are willing to help. However, they have put forward some conditions, demanding a payment in Cultivation Resources and two Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures," the woman in the green dress said with a frown.

Bian Rong, early-stage Divinity Transformation.

"Did you agree to their terms?" Yin Qing pursued.

"No, I proposed a different condition. We can give them some fifth-level materials and a sum of Cultivation Resources. They agreed to send troops on that basis," Bian Rong stated.

"When will they send their troops?" Yin Shi asked.

"We need to give them half of the resources first before they will dispatch their forces," Bian Rong said, taking out four differently colored Jade Slips and handing them to Yin Qing and the others.

Upon scanning them with his Divine Sense, Yin Shi frowned and said, "They sure have a big appetite, asking for so many three-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicines and fifth-level Artifact Refining materials."

"As long as they are willing to send troops, we can give them these resources. You will handle this matter," Yin Qing instructed.

Bian Rong nodded, accepting the task.