Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 556 - 464 Barbarian Tribe Defects_1

Chapter 556: 464 Barbarian Tribe Defects_1

Considering the length of Yue Shuo’s cultivation, it had been just over a hundred years since he had advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage.

When Du Xiao divined Shen Long’s great fortune, Yue Shuo had not yet entered the Divinity Transformation Stage. In this light, Du Xiao’s divination was quite accurate; it was just that Shen Long’s realm was in another plane, and he had simply failed to find it.

"Is the great fortune the Essence Blood and Demon Core of a Fifth Order Thunder Roc, or is it that token?"

Shen Long muttered to himself.

The Seven Stars True Monarch said that Cai Lei had stolen a very important treasure and fled to The Lower Realm by taking advantage of his position. Could it be the golden token?

Shen Long picked up the golden token and tried to infuse it with mana.

The golden token lit up with a blinding golden light, transforming into a palm-sized golden lotus. The petals were covered with mysterious symbols, resembling some sort of script.

"A golden lotus! It appears to be some kind of special script."

Shen Long secretly guessed.

"Cai Lei, just how many tricks do you have up your sleeve?"

Shen Long spoke to himself.

No one knew how many tricks Cai Lei had left. The precious treasure mentioned by the Seven Stars True Monarch might be in one of Cai Lei’s backup plans, possibly this golden token or some other treasure.

Shen Long sorted and collected the items on the ground. He tossed the Qing Luan Axe forward, erasing the marks on it and began refining the treasure.

With this Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, Shen Long’s power would be even stronger, like a tiger growing wings.

...

In the Tianyuan Mountain Range, Tianyuan Garden.

Yin Jie, Yin Qing, Bian Rong, Tuo Shan, Tuna, and other six Soul Transformation Cultivators gathered in a green stone pavilion, with very unsightly expressions on their faces.

They had hoped to turn the tide and narrow the gap with the Human Clan, but instead, they had lost two Soul Transformation Cultivators, and Yin Jie had nearly perished.

"I know why the Human Cultivators were able to breach the Qinglang Mountain Range. The Art of Transformation that Shen Long wields is terrifying."

Yin Qing said with a frown.

"When he employs the Art of Transformation, ordinary Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures can hardly touch him. We could only use formations to kill him or rely on soul-based attack treasures."

Tuo Shan analyzed, his face full of murderous intent.

The Goldscale Clan had wanted to show their strength, but instead, they ended up exposing their tails, which was really embarrassing!

Given the power Shen Long had displayed, even a group of Soul Transformation Cultivators might not be able to eliminate him. They possessed far more Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures than the Human Cultivators invading the Tianyuan Realm, which was their advantage.

Shen Long’s emergence had diminished their advantage.

"He’s not a fool. Why would he walk into a formation? We have soul-based Spiritual Treasures, yet we still can’t kill him. At most, we might create an opportunity to obliterate him with a heavy Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure."

Bian Rong said.

"Lin Xiang and the others won’t just stand by and watch. Moreover, we can mobilize fewer Soul Transformation Cultivators than they can. Taoist Friends Tuo and Tu, please go back and ask for reinforcements."

Yin Jie pleaded sincerely.

With their current strength, they could no longer initiate hostilities. Tianyuan City and the Tianyuan Mountain Range still needed Soul Transformation Cultivators to defend them, which meant there weren’t many who could go into battle.

"Sending troops is no problem, but we’ve helped you against the Human Clan and already lost two Soul Transformation Cultivators. You have to give us some compensation, right? Otherwise, other allies might not come to support you."

Tuo Shan made his demand.

"We also need compensation. We’ve lost many clan members in battle, Taoist Friend Yin. If you want our help, you can’t just lure us with empty promises!"

Tuna echoed.

"Make a list. If the requests aren’t too excessive, we will try to satisfy them,"

Yin Jie said.

The Tianyuan Tribe was now in a dilemma. Without offering benefits to the Soul Transformation Cultivators of the Purple Charm Clan and the Goldscale Clan, they wouldn’t help.

The resources needed by Soul Transformation Cultivators were already rare, and the Tianyuan Tribe’s Soul Transformation Cultivators did not have enough to share. Now they had to distribute some to those of other clans.

The Tianyuan Tribe was stuck in a quagmire; being able to repel the Human Cultivators was already a good outcome, as wiping them out was not realistic.

"Very well, that’s settled then. We’re going back to rest for now,"

Tuo Shan said as he stood up to leave, with Tuna following him.

Yin Jie, Yin Qing, Bian Rong, and the others had grim looks on their faces. They could see that the Purple Charm Clan was sticking with the Goldscale Clan.

"Let’s ask for reinforcements from the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot. With our current strength, we can’t repel the Human Cultivators, let alone annihilate them. Even if we could wipe out the Human Cultivators, our losses would be significant. By that time, the Purple Charm Clan and the Goldscale Clan might make even more outrageous demands."

Bian Rong suggested.

"Wolves before and tigers behind! The Human Clan is the wolf, and the Purple Charm Clan and the Goldscale Clan are the tigers."

Yin Qing said with a frown.

The Purple Charm Clan and the Goldscale Clan may be willing to support the Tianyuan Tribe now, but if the Tianyuan Tribe suffered too much damage, the two clans might not remain honest.

"The kin in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot are in no position to lend support, as they have their own troubles to deal with."

Yin Shi said.

"Regardless, we must try. Yin Qing, you go take care of this matter, Bian Rong, make a trip to the other realms and see if you can persuade other races to support us."

Yin Jie instructed.

"Getting them to send troops won’t be easy without solid benefits to offer."

Bian Rong spoke with a troubled expression.

"As long as their demands are not too excessive, we’ll give them what they want. The longer the war drags on, the more passive our position becomes."

Yin Jie said.

"Indeed! Not to mention the Purple Charm Clan and the Goldscale Clan, they’re hard to satisfy. The longer this goes, the bigger their appetites grow."

Yin Qing said.

"I understand. I’ll take care of it immediately."

Bian Rong agreed.

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Qianyang Realm, Donghua Cultivation Realm.

Golden Crow Grassland, Golden Crow City.

A huge black cloud floated high in the sky, with Duanmu Xi, Mu Jiaojiao, and Huangfu Lou standing above the cloud, and the Fire Qilin Beast not far away.

"Taoist Friend Wu, choose between being annihilated or serving us!"

Duanmu Xi’s tone was icy cold.

Wang Kun was no match for them and self-destructed, causing many forces in Qianyang Realm to fragment. The difficulty of the Demon Race unifying Qianyang Realm had increased.

They planned to persuade the Barbarian Tribe to serve them. With the help of the Barbarian Tribe, their pressure would be lessened.

Wu Xiao flew out from Golden Crow City, his brows deeply furrowed.

"We don’t want to get involved in your conflict with the Human Clan!"

Wu Xiao said with a frown.

Unlike the Tianyuan Tribe, the Demon Race required Demonic Qi for cultivation while the Tianyuan Tribe needed Spiritual Energy.

If the Barbarian Tribe sided with the Tianyuan Tribe, they could use the elixirs, Spiritual Treasures, and Talismans of the Tianyuan Tribe. But if they sided with the Demon Race, they couldn’t use the elixirs, treasures, and magical beasts of the Demon Race.

The Barbarian Tribe had no choice now. If they supported the Demon Race, even if the Human Clan didn’t fight back, there would be no place for the Barbarian Tribe in Qianyang Realm.

If they didn’t support the Demon Race, they faced annihilation.

"If you don’t help us, you could end up assisting the Human Clan. Taoist Friend Wu, choose! Annihilation or supporting our Demon Race, there’s no third option."

Duanmu Xi said.

"If I support you, what benefits do I get?"

Wu Xiao asked.

"We will help your Barbarian Tribe grow and prosper. Haven’t you always been oppressed by the Human Clan? Now is your chance for revenge."

Duanmu Xi said.

"I’m talking about benefits for me personally! I only want to ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot."

Wu Xiao said, frowning.

"We can provide you with resources for cultivation, but you need to show us your sincerity."

Duanmu Xi said.

"You must leave an oath on the Heavenly Demon Forbidden Tome, swearing not to betray us. Otherwise, your cultivation will regress. You don’t have to leave an oath, but we can’t trust you otherwise."

Mu Jiaojiao shook her sleeve, and a page flickering with black light flew out and landed in front of Wu Xiao.

"You also need to sign an oath that you won’t harm me, otherwise let’s have a showdown!"

Wu Xiao shook his sleeve, and a golden page flew out, landing in front of Duanmu Xi.

Duanmu Xi nodded, leaving an oath, and Wu Xiao also left an oath on the Heavenly Demon Forbidden Tome, and the two parties reached cooperation.

"I will immediately order the capture of Human Cultivators, and you must send over more powerful reinforcements."

Wu Xiao said.

"Don’t worry, our reinforcements are already on the way."

Duanmu Xi spoke with a heavy tone.

After giving a few instructions, they left the place.

The Barbarian Cultivators moved out in full force, aiming to capture the Human Cultivators.