Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 690 - 599 Spirit Flame Awakens, Top-Grade Elixir_1

Chapter 690: 599 Spirit Flame Awakens, Top-Grade Elixir_1

He entered the Myriad Beasts Tower and appeared on the first floor.

With a flick of his sleeve, a jade bottle swirling with green light flew out; after inserting a spell, a lump of golden flame burst forth, radiating a terrifyingly high temperature.

The golden flame suddenly condensed, transforming into a golden Fire Flood Dragon as thick as a man’s waist.

Shen Long opened his mouth, and a cluster of green flames shot out, instantly turning into a Green Fire Phoenix that soared towards the golden Fire Flood Dragon.

The Green Fire Phoenix clashed with the golden Fire Flood Dragon, clearly outmatched.

A look of joy spread across Shen Long’s face; this quarter-portion of the sixth-order Spirit Flame was even stronger than he had imagined.

He quickly commanded the Green Fire Phoenix to evade, as the golden Fire Flood Dragon charged towards Shen Long.

Shen Long threw a punch, and a giant yellow fist flashed out, striking the golden Fire Flood Dragon, causing its body to explode into a large spread of golden flames.

Seizing the opportunity, the Green Fire Phoenix swooped in and devoured a portion of the golden flame.

The golden flames quickly coalesced into a golden Fire Flood Dragon again, but just as it took shape, a giant yellow fist smashed into it, turning the Fire Flood Dragon back into a large spread of golden flames.

With Shen Long’s assistance, the Green Fire Phoenix successfully swallowed the golden flames.

It rolled in the void, turning into a green bead the size of a chicken egg; it would need time to refine this Spirit Flame.

Shen Long stored the green bead, exited the Myriad Beasts Tower, sat down cross-legged, took out a blue gourd, drank some Essence Blood, and began cultivating.

His body emitted a ’crackling’ sound, as his bones clicked and a thick mane of yellow hair sprouted from his skin.

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In the Baiqiao Mountain Range, Sun Moon Garden.

In a particular Practice Room, Chu Buyu laid out a vast array of Artifact Refining materials before her.

She intended to create a Puppet Beast, as it was easier to exchange a Puppet Beast for resources.

In front of Chu Buyu stood a golden Refining Furnace, with three legs and two ears, the body of the furnace engraved with the pattern of a Golden Crow.

The Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, Golden Crow Cauldron, which had been used by Feathered Wing True Monarch, was given to Chu Buyu by Shen Long.

Chu Buyu opened her mouth slightly, and a cluster of blue flames flew out, landing at the bottom of the Golden Crow Cauldron.

She inserted the Artifact Refining materials into the cauldron one after another and closed the lid.

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Seasons changed, and thirty years passed by.

In Qianling Sect, Golden Roc Peak.

In the Practice Room, Shen Long sat cross-legged on a red cushion, his eyes half-closed, his body shrouded in a glow of yellow light.

A Voice Transmission Paper Crane flew in, circling above Shen Long ceaselessly.

The yellow glow around Shen Long dissipated, and he opened his eyes.

He injected a spell into the Voice Transmission Paper Crane, making the runes on its surface shine brightly. Sun Lin’s voice came through: "Uncle Shen, Master Uncle Yuan is back, he wishes to see you urgently."

"Senior Brother Yuan is back?"

Shen Long was momentarily stunned.

Wasn’t Yuan Rui supposed to be working at the marketplace? Why did he suddenly return? Could there be some important matter?

He stepped outside and saw Yuan Rui sitting in a green Stone Pavilion, with Sun Lin standing nearby.

"Master Nephew Sun, there’s no more need for you here, you may leave."

Shen Long waved his hand, dismissing Sun Lin.

"Senior Brother Yuan, why have you returned?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

Yuan Rui handed over a green Storage Bracelet to Shen Long and said with a smile, "I’ve managed to acquire a fifth-order Wood Demon Crystal Core, a fifth-order Illusionary Fox’s Demon Core, and some Alchemy Materials."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Yuan."

Shen Long expressed his gratitude.

"Why thank me? This is something I promised you, and I returned only after making a fair exchange. I need to rush back to the marketplace. Let’s leave it at that for now; you’re busy."

Yuan Rui rose to take his leave.

After seeing off Yuan Rui, Shen Long entered the Practice Room. With a flick of his sleeve, a green orb flew out.

The green orb spun and suddenly burst forth with bright green light, transforming into a green Fire Phoenix over thirty feet large with a temperature so high it was frightening.

"Master!"

The green Fire Phoenix spoke in human language.

"You can speak now?"

Shen Long’s face was full of shock.

Generally speaking, only seventh-tier Spirit Flames could possibly speak human language. Those below the seventh tier shouldn’t even think about it.

Unlike other Spirit Beasts, Spirit Flames cannot consume elixirs; they can only devour other Spirit Flames.

He had read in the ancient texts that only a few seventh-tier Spirit Flames could speak human language, which allowed for better communication.

"Yes, after devouring that Spirit Flame, I somehow gained the ability to speak."

The green Fire Phoenix said.

"That’s wonderful."

Shen Long was overcome with excitement, knowing that using the Qinglian True Flame for Alchemy would greatly increase efficiency, and he might even be able to produce superior Elixirs.

Shen Long stored the green Fire Phoenix, altered his appearance, and left the Qianling Sect.

A month later, Shen Long appeared in the sky above a lush green mountain range with faint Spiritual Energy. Under normal circumstances, he would not linger in such a place.

Shen Long descended into a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, with a cave about three feet in diameter at the end of the valley.

With another flick of his sleeve, eighteen Formation Flags with flashing yellow lights flew out, guided by a spell.

The flags’ surfaces burst with brilliant yellow light as they sank into the ground.

He took out an Array Plate shimmering with yellow light and infused several spells into it, causing a surge of yellow mist to rise from the ground, enveloping thousands of miles around.

He entered the cave and came to a cave chamber about an acre in size, which was devoid of Monster Beasts and Spiritual Medicine.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Qianyang Cauldron flew out and landed on the ground.

Shen Long sat down cross-legged, opened his mouth, and out flew the Qinglian True Flame, landing beneath the Qianyang Cauldron, causing the ground to show signs of melting.

He tossed an Enlightening Fruit and other materials into the Qianyang Cauldron, covered it with a lid, and began the Alchemy process.

Before long, a faint scent of medicine drifted out from the cauldron.

Swirls of green light appeared out of thin air, these lights blurry at first, then transformed into numerous ethereal green lotus flowers.

Thunder rumbled high in the sky, yet no lightning struck down.

The number of green lotus flowers multiplied, filling the sky. This phenomenon caught the attention of some Nascent Soul Cultivators passing by, drawing them toward the source of the green lotuses.

"Leave this place at once, or don’t blame me for being inhospitable."

A cold male voice rang out, reaching for thousands of miles around.

A powerful Divine Sense swept over the Nascent Soul Cultivators, giving them the sense that they were being watched by some terrifying presence, prompting them to quickly vacate the area.

Half a day later, the green lotus flowers and the lightning had vanished.

Inside the cave, Shen Long stood in front of the Qianyang Cauldron, holding an Enlightening Pill marked with twelve Pill Patterns.

"A superior Enlightening Pill! Just as I expected, haha."

Shen Long was ecstatic.

To do good work, one must first sharpen one’s tools. With the Qinglian True Flame having gained sentience, Shen Long’s efficiency in Alchemy had significantly improved, allowing him to successfully create superior Elixirs.

This was all within his expectations. It was exceedingly rare for a seventh-tier Spirit Flame to gain sentience, let alone a fifth-tier like the Qinglian True Flame. The Myriad Beasts Tower’s role was indispensable.

Shen Long calmed his excitement and stored the Enlightening Pill, then sat down cross-legged and resumed Alchemy.

He planned to refine a batch of superior Elixirs to make resource exchange more convenient in the future.