Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 815 - 724 Void Refinement Late Stage

Chapter 815: 724 Void Refinement Late Stage

Five Lights Mountain Range, Mo Sen sat in a green stone pavilion, his gaze dark and sinister.

Wu Yuzhu was reporting to Mo Sen, his expression solemn.

"An Eighth Rank Absorbing Thunder Pearl? The core material for refining a top grade Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure?"

Mo Sen frowned and said.

"I don’t know who spread the false rumor, but our Five Lights Clan has Mahayana Cultivators in residence. Mahayana Cultivators wouldn’t act against us over an unconfirmed message; however, it might be possible for them to send down Soul Transformation Cultivators to The Lower Realm."

Wu Yuzhu reported.

"Hmph, trying to muddy the waters? Playing a very clever game."

Mo Sen sneered, something occurring to him, he asked, "By the way, have the clansmen who were sent to spy in the Human Clan’s territory returned with any news?"

The Five Lights Clan had sent some of their people deep into the heartland of the Human Clan to gather information, hoping to ascertain the whereabouts of Fairy Yulian’s kin and friends, and to see if these people might find a way to discover Fairy Yulian’s incarnation.

"Except for Mo Yang, the life-bound lamps of the others have all been extinguished. It’s likely they were discovered by Human Cultivators."

Wu Yuzhu reported truthfully.

Mo Sen’s eyebrows furrowed, and he asked, "Didn’t we support some Human Cultivators? Have them come forward to gather information."

"We’ve suddenly lost contact with them. Either their identities are exposed, or they met with misfortune while treasure hunting in dangerous lands, or were eliminated by enemy forces."

Wu Yuzhu analyzed.

"Continue to send more people, at any cost, we must find Fairy Yulian’s incarnation before other forces do."

Mo Sen instructed.

Now, many forces were paying attention to this matter, with some great powers sending Soul Transformation Cultivators down to The Lower Realm in search of Fairy Yulian’s incarnation. The longer the delay, the more difficult it became.

"Yes, Clan Leader."

Wu Yuzhu complied, taking his leave to carry out the orders.

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As time flowed, two thousand years passed.

Qixuan Marketplace, the streets teemed with people, bustling with carriages and horses.

In a quiet estate, Shen Lang and a ruddy-faced elder in a green robe sat in a green stone pavilion, leisurely sipping tea and chatting.

"Taoist Friend Shen, thank you."

The green-robed elder expressed his gratitude.

Shen Lang smiled faintly and said, "It was simply a small effort; Taoist Friend Xu needn’t be so formal."

He and Chu Yun had been in the Qixuan Marketplace for over two thousand years, collecting Cultivation Resources, meeting quite a few Void Refinement Cultivators.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now."

Shen Lang said.

"Let me walk you out, Taoist Friend Shen."

The green-robed elder stood to accompany him and only returned after Shen Lang had walked far away.

Shen Lang wandered down the streets, encountering many acquaintances who all greeted him.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Lang returned to Ziguang Pavilion and arrived at the door of a Practice Room; the door was tightly closed.

"He hasn’t left seclusion yet?"

Shen Lang murmured to himself.

He was currently in the Middle Stage of Void Refinement. Shen Long and Chu Buyu had been in secluded cultivation for over two thousand years and had not yet emerged.

Suddenly, the door to the Practice Room opened, and Shen Long walked out, his aura much stronger than before, having ascended to the Late Stage of Void Refinement.

From the Middle Stage to the Late Stage of Void Refinement, it had taken Shen Long over five thousand years. Many Void Refinement Cultivators needed ten thousand years, and some were even stuck at the Middle Stage indefinitely.

Shen Long’s rate of Cultivation was considered swift, equivalent to the elite disciples of major powers.

"You’ve ascended to the Late Stage!"

Shen Lang exclaimed in surprise.

Shen Long smiled and nodded, asking, "Has there been any follow-up on that matter?"

They spread false news everywhere, creating minor troubles for the Five Lights Clan.

"Multiple large forces have sent people to the Lower Realm, searching everywhere for the incarnation of Fairy Yulian. So far, I’ve heard no one has succeeded. Fairy Yulian’s three friends have perished, and the whereabouts of others are unknown. Oh right, the Han Family was wiped out by an unknown high-level cultivator!"

Shen Lang said slowly.

The Qixuan Marketplace is a major marketplace controlled by the Human Clan, where it is very convenient to gather information. Whatever major events take place on the Thunder Continent can be inquired about in the Qixuan Marketplace.

The Five Lights Clan’s pursuit of Fairy Yulian over the Eighth Rank Absorbing Thunder Pearl caused quite a stir, attracting the attention of many large forces, including Fairy Yulian’s friends.

Fairy Yulian took good care of the Han Family. An unknown high-level cultivator broke into the Ziyu Mountain Range and wiped out all cultivators of the Han Family there. Many cultivators of the Han Family who were out at the time temporarily escaped the disaster but mysteriously disappeared afterward.

Shen Long nodded his head, this outcome was within his expectations.

After they found Lin Lian, they destroyed the Qinglan Pen. Shen Long set up a fake cave dwelling in a dangerous place in the Lower Realm, which contained most of Lin Lian’s possessions. Even if a Soul Transformation Cultivator went treasure hunting, the restrictions would give the treasure hunter a tough time.

"Oh right, this is some of the Spiritual Beasts and Birds and Spirit Insects we’ve exchanged."

Shen Lang took out a green Spirit Beast Bracelet and handed it to Shen Long.

Before Shen Long went into seclusion, he had given Shen Lang a sum of resources to exchange for Cultivation Resources.

"So many!"

Shen Long received the Spirit Beast Bracelet, swept it with his Divine Sense, and exclaimed in surprise.

"After all, the Cultivation Resources of the Thunder Continent aren’t considered much, as Spiritual Beasts and Birds and Spirit Insects with a strong bloodline are commonplace. Over a thousand years ago, during a large-scale auction held by the Qinglian Commerce Alliance, the offspring of a True Dragon, the human-faced Jiao, appeared."

Shen Lang said with a smile.

The Qinglian Commerce Alliance is the top trade union of the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, and also a cross-realm trade alliance, counting numerous Mahayana Cultivators among its members.

"Auction a descendant of the True Dragon, the human-faced Jiao?"

Shen Long said in disbelief.

"Strictly speaking, it’s an exchange. It was exchanged for the Heavenly Elephant Rock, a rare material for refining Top-grade Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasures, taken away by a Disciple of the Seven Stars Divine Monarch."

Shen Lang explained.

The Seven Stars Divine Monarch is one of the four great Loose Cultivators of the Thunder Continent, with the Cultivation of Great Vehicle Early Stage.

"The Seven Stars Divine Monarch!"

Shen Long nodded his head; he too had heard of the reputation of the Seven Stars Divine Monarch.

Chu Yun walked in and said, "The Qianqing Sect is holding a Qianqing Legal Assembly, inviting many forces to participate. It’s said that the True Spirit Noble Family from the Kaiyang Realm, the Jiang Family, will also send people to attend."

The Qianqing Sect is the number one major force of the Human Clan on the Thunder Continent, with the strength of two Mahayana Cultivators, truly exceptional.

"The Qianqing Legal Assembly! True Spirit Noble Family!"

Shen Long exclaimed in surprise.

He was naturally aware of what the True Spirit Noble Family represented, far stronger than the Yaksha Clan and the Five Lights Clan.

"Every ten thousand years or more, the Qianqing Sect hosts the Qianqing Legal Assembly, offering Unity Cultivators a chance to exchange Dao with Unity Cultivators of other forces. It’s a custom. In addition to Cultivators from the Kaiyang Realm, many other realms’ High Rank Cultivators are participating. It’s quite lively."

Chu Yun said.

"Then let’s join in as well, hopeful to exchange for some good items."

Shen Long said with a serious voice.

Such large gatherings tend to attract many High Rank Cultivators, making it easy to exchange for good items. With some luck, there might even be opportunities to find bargains.

"Has she not come out of seclusion yet?"

Chu Yun asked, referring to Chu Buyu.

"The madam is still in seclusion. Anyway, the Qianqing Assembly hasn’t begun yet. Oh right, where is it taking place?"

Shen Long asked.

"Qianqing Marketplace, the first major marketplace controlled by the Human Clan of the Thunder Continent."

Chu Yun replied truthfully.

Shen Long nodded and said, "Let’s set off immediately for the Qianqing Marketplace."

Shen Long entered the Qinglian Map, letting Chu Yun carry it with her, and Chu Yun left Ziguang Pavilion with Shen Lang.

After leaving the marketplace, Chu Yun summoned a Red Flying Boat, and they left on it.