Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 682 - 591 Chu Buyu invites to treasure hunt (seeking monthly tickets)_1

Chapter 682: 591 Chu Buyu invites to treasure hunt (seeking monthly tickets)_1

Twenty years flew by in no time.

In the Green Butterfly Marketplace, at the Hundred Flowers Garden.

Lin Yunyu, Qin Yang, Liu Bing, Shen Long, Shen Hai, Lin Buyu, and several other Soul Transformation Cultivators sat in a cyan Stone Pavilion, chatting leisurely over tea.

"Have you heard? The Zouhua Cave of Yang Xin has appeared, discovered by several Soul Transformation Cultivators."

Shen Hai said.

"Yang Xin? Is that the traitor wanted by the Four Seas Sect?"

Qin Yang asked curiously, his good friend had gone treasure hunting for Yang Xin’s Zouhua Cave in pursuit of a reward, only to encounter Heterodox Cultivators.

"Yes! Who knows if it’s true or not, the Four Seas Sect dispatched many people to look for him back in the day but never found him, and now his Zouhua Cave has manifested."

Lin Yunyu said, full of curiosity.

"I heard that someone found a cave dwelling of an ancient Cultivator in the Thousand Poison Cave, along with his primary cultivation method and some items. Among them, was an Echo Crystal with a recording made by Yang Xin himself."

Shen Long revealed.

"Taoist Friend Qian is even aware of this?"

Lin Buyu expressed surprise.

"A friend told me, otherwise I wouldn’t know these details. I suppose the Four Seas Sect must have received the news as well."

Shen Long explained.

"When you count the time, the defences of the Thousand Poison Cave are entering their weak period once again. I expect that many fellow cultivators will enter the Thousand Poison Cave in search of treasures."

Lin Yunyu shifted the conversation.

The Thousand Poison Cave was the Zouhua Cave of a Unity Cultivator called Divine Monarch Thousand Poison, who had transformed a Secret Realm. There, numerous aged Spiritual Medicines grew, and every five thousand years or so, the Secret Realm’s defences would weaken, allowing Cultivators below Unity to enter and hunt for treasures. Many high-rank Cultivators would venture in for the precious loot.

The treasure seeking period lasted half a year, after which, treasure hunters would be automatically transported out. Most of the treasure hunters would die within the Thousand Poison Cave.

Each time the defences of the Thousand Poison Cave reached their vulnerable phase, numerous high-ranking Cultivators would enter in search of treasures, all in hopes of advancing further on their path.

"It’s said that the Xuan Yin Five Saints have entered the Thousand Poison Cave as well. I wonder if they’ll manage to come out alive."

Qin Yang spoke.

"Hard to say, not only Human Cultivators but also Heterodox Cultivators enter the Thousand Poison Cave in search of treasure. Over five thousand years ago, the Tianxu Seven Sons went treasure hunting there, and only Tianxu True Monarch came out alive."

By the end of Lin Buyu’s statement, his face bore a look of wariness.

"The cultivation resources of the Thousand Poison Cave are abundant. Some have found a medium-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, and others have found Miracle Elixirs that can be used in the Refinement Void Phase."

Liu Bing said.

"Both Human and Heterodox Cultivators will venture into the Thousand Poison Cave for treasure. To some extent, the Thousand Poison Cave is an ancient battlefield. Finding a medium-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure isn’t surprising, but what I’m curious about is, after all these years, has the control hub of the Thousand Poison Cave still not been discovered?"

Shen Long wondered with a curious face.

"It’s said that a seventh-grade Formation maintains the existence of the Thousand Poison Cave. There are rumors that the Thousand Poison Cave isn’t actually the Zouhua Cave of Divine Monarch Thousand Poison, but a natural perilous area."

Lin Buyu said.

The Thousand Poison Cave had existed for a very long time, and there were many theories about its origins.

After chatting for the better part of half an hour, the gathering ended, and Shen Long and the others left one after another.

Upon leaving the Hundred Flowers Garden, Shen Long and Shen Hai hadn’t walked far when a familiar female voice called out: "Taoist Friend Shen?"

Shen Long turned his head and saw Chu Buyu approaching.

He had changed his appearance, so Chu Buyu didn’t recognize him. However, Shen Hai hadn’t altered his looks, and nobody within the Qianling Sect, not even internally, knew of Shen Hai’s existence.

"Fairy Chu, let’s find another place to talk," Shen Long proposed.

Chu Buyu nodded and followed Shen Long and Shen Hai to the Golden Bee Pavilion.

Shen Long restored his appearance and said with a smile, "Long time no see, Fairy Chu. When did you ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot?"

"Over twenty years ago, I became a disciple of the Divine Weapon Sect,"

Fairy Chu Buyu revealed truthfully.

She handed over the Five-Colored Divine Clay to the Divine Weapon Sect. After its authentication, it was confirmed to be the Five-Colored Divine Clay excreted by a sixth-tier Five-Colored Worm. She handed the Divine Clay to Fairy Qianhuo and received a batch of cultivation resources in return, including a clump of fifth-tier Spirit Flame.

Fairy Chu Buyu had come to the Qinglian Archipelago this time intending to enter the Thousand Poison Cave to hunt for treasures. Missing this opportunity would mean waiting another five thousand years, which she could not afford.

"Weren’t you supposed to ascend in the Nine Flames Sect’s territory?"

Shen Long was slightly startled.

Fairy Chu Buyu shook her head and briefly recounted the events, omitting any mention of Yang Xin.

"That’s good to know, as long as you’ve safely ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot,"

Shen Long said with a smile. Something crossed his mind, and he curiously asked, "Fairy Chu, did you come to the Qinglian Archipelago on business?"

"No, I happened upon some clues that there’s a cave of a Void Refining Cultivator located somewhere in the Thousand Poison Cave. I am not strong enough on my own, Taoist Friend Shen, would you be interested in joining forces with me?"

Fairy Chu Buyu looked at him with hopeful eyes.

Shen Long was slightly taken aback and puzzled, "Fairy Chu, why not invite your fellow sect members from the Divine Weapon Sect for help?"

"I’ve only ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot for a little over twenty years, and I’m not very close with them. Compared to them, I trust Taoist Friend Shen more,"

explained Fairy Chu Buyu. She had worked with Shen Long on several occasions and, being from the same hometown, she trusted him more.

"I would like to ask Fairy Chu two questions and would appreciate truthful answers."

Shen Long spoke earnestly.

"Please ask, Taoist Friend Shen,"

Fairy Chu Buyu’s expression turned serious.

"Are you capable of refining a Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure? Do you have a fifth-tier Spirit Flame?"

asked Shen Long.

Fairy Chu Buyu was taken aback, as she had assumed Shen Long was going to ask about the origins of the ancient cultivator’s cave. She had not expected him to ask about such minor matters.

"I could refine lower-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures even in the Lower Realm, and I also possess a fifth-tier Spirit Flame,"

she honestly replied, confusion evident on her face.

"Please don’t misunderstand, Fairy Chu. I’d like to ask for your help in refining a Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, of course, we can talk about it after we finish hunting for the treasure,"

Shen Long explained, his heart filled with elation.

The difference between Fairy Chu Buyu and Lin Buyu was only a single character; Fairy Chu Buyu’s artifact refining skills must be superior, and she also had a fifth-tier Spirit Flame. The great opportunity mentioned by Golden Lotus True Monarch might be related to Fairy Chu Buyu.

"It’s a small matter, Taoist Friend Shen. If there’s nothing else, shall we set off earlier? How about it? The sooner we go, the sooner we return."

Fairy Chu Buyu suggested.

Shen Long nodded and agreed, and they left the marketplace.

Upon leaving the marketplace, Shen Hai summoned a Cloud Sea Boat, which carried them away.

In a quiet courtyard covered with green tiles, a tall and thin old man in a green shirt was sitting in a green-colored Stone Pavilion, holding a Law Disk that shimmered with ceaseless blue light.

"So they’ve left the marketplace, huh? I was worried I wouldn’t get a chance to make my move. If you’re courting death, then I’ll happily oblige,"

the green-shirted old man muttered to himself, his face full of murderous intent.

Li Sen was a spy for the Xu Family, stationed at the Green Butterfly Marketplace to collect intelligence.

He took out a Law Disk that radiated constant golden light, injected a spell into it, and said, "Qian Long and Shen Hai have left the marketplace, together with a female cultivator."

"Understood. Continue to monitor the movements of Lin Buyu and the others,"

a commanding male voice responded.

"Right."

Li Sen acknowledged and stowed away the Law Disk.