Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 842 - 751 Jinhao True Monarch

Chapter 842: 751 Jinhao True Monarch

Qinglian Marketplace, Cloud Sea Garden.

Xu Jing, Li Yun, and a burly, round-waisted man in a golden shirt were sitting in a green stone pavilion, talking about something.

"Did Taoist Jiang come for that Ink Flood Dragon?"

Li Yun asked with a smile.

The man in the golden shirt was Jinhao True Monarch, one of the ten great Loose Cultivators of the Human Clan in Green Lotus Continent, with cultivation at the Middle Stage of Unity.

"Not entirely, I came to Qinglian Archipelago on business and just happened to hear about a seventh-rank Ink Flood Dragon. If I could encounter it, I’d actually like to slaughter it."

Jinhao True Monarch said confidently.

"That Ink Flood Dragon is at the early seventh rank, proficient in Water System Divine Skills. Even Top Grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure can’t harm it. Fighting it alone, it’s too difficult to kill it."

Xu Jing’s expression was serious.

He took out a Law Disk shimmering with Spiritual Light, entered a spell, and was momentarily stunned.

"Taoist Friend Xu, has that Ink Flood Dragon appeared?"

Jinhao True Monarch inquired.

"Yes, it’s been killed by a seventh-rank Water Dragon."

Xu Jing replied solemnly, putting away the Law Disk.

"Water Dragon?"

Jinhao True Monarch was slightly taken aback, utterly confused.

"That’s right, not a Flood Dragon, but a True Dragon; only seventh rank. I haven’t heard of any seventh-rank True Dragons appearing in Qinglian Archipelago. It must be the Art of Transformation!"

Xu Jing analyzed.

"The Art of Transformation? The ’Myriad Demons True Scripture’?"

Li Yun speculated.

"Probably! That Cultivation Technique was widely circulated back then, but only the incomplete versions. I haven’t heard of any power obtaining the complete ’Myriad Demons True Scripture.’"

Xu Jing said.

"Taoist Friend Xu, do you know who the person is?"

Jinhao True Monarch pressed on.

"I don’t know. Several Void Refinement Cultivators encountered this person as he was killing the Ink Flood Dragon. They didn’t see his face, and it’s also because he had no malice, otherwise, those Void Refinement Cultivators couldn’t have escaped."

Xu Jing explained.

"The ’Myriad Demons True Scripture’ is that powerful? Just with the Art of Transformation one can kill a seventh-rank Flood Dragon?"

Jinhao True Monarch exclaimed in surprise.

"The rumor is that this Cultivation Technique was created by the Ten Thousand Spirits Monarch and was taken out of the Ten Thousand Spirits Cave Heaven."

Xu Jing said, taking out the Law Disk again, inserting a spell, and showing a look of joy.

"Taoist Shen has returned to the marketplace. I will send someone to invite him over."

Xu Jing said with a smile, gesturing on the Law disk.

"Taoist Shen? Which Taoist Shen?"

Jinhao True Monarch questioned.

"Taoist Shen Long from Qianling Sect, the Alchemist. Taoist Jiang should have heard of Taoist Shen."

Xu Jing explained.

Jinhao True Monarch nodded: "I’ve heard of him. His own Spiritual Beasts, Insects, and Birds can form a Spirit Beast Battle Array. Is he also in Qinglian Archipelago?"

"Yes, I guess he’s come to hunt Monster Beasts!"

Li Yun guessed.

After not much time, Shen Long walked in, followed by Xu Xu.

"I am Shen Long, greetings to the three Taoist friends."

Shen Long greeted with a fist salute.

"I am Li Yun. I’ve long heard of Taoist Shen’s great reputation. Please, take a seat, Taoist Shen."

Li Yun’s tone was warm, calling Shen Long to sit.

Xu Jing and Jinhao True Monarch introduced themselves in turn, getting acquainted.

"Taoist Shen, have you received an invitation from Shennong Pavilion?"

Li Yun asked.

"Yes! I’ve heard that Madam Li is proficient in Alchemy. Are you leading the team to the Shen Nong Assembly?"

Shen Long inquired.

Madam Li nodded, "Yes, I haven’t attended the Shennong Conference in a long time either."

"I heard there’s a Level Seven Ink Flood Dragon wandering around. Taoist Friend Xu, Madam Li, do you have any information about this dragon? Shall we join forces to kill it? I want its Essence Blood for Alchemy."

Shen Long spoke earnestly.

"Taoist Friend Shen is one step behind, that Ink Flood Dragon was killed by another fellow Taoist!"

Madam Li sighed.

Shen Long feigned surprise and asked, "What? Who killed the Level Seven Ink Flood Dragon? Is he in the marketplace?"

"We are not clear about the person’s origins, only that he has strong Divine Skills. By the way, Taoist Friend Shen, have you been hunting Monster Beasts in the Qinglian Archipelago these years?"

Xu Jing asked casually.

"Yes! Crafting Level Seven Elixirs requires Level Seven Demon Cores."

Shen Long admitted. Of course, he would not confess that he was the one who killed the Level Seven Ink Flood Dragon.

After chatting for almost an hour, Shen Long took his leave.

"Taoist Friend Xu, Madam Li, do you think it could have been Taoist Friend Shen who killed that Ink Flood Dragon?"

Jinhao True Monarch said.

"That’s not very likely. He hasn’t been in the Unity stage for long, and I’ve never heard that he cultivates the ’All Monsters Scripture.’ I believe him killing a common Level Seven Monster Beast is plausible, but a Level Seven Ink Flood Dragon is dubious."

Xu Jing said.

"Yes! I haven’t heard that Taoist Friend Shen can transform into a True Dragon Form to fight his enemies. If he could kill a Level Seven Ink Flood Dragon, he wouldn’t need to inquire about the dragon’s whereabouts from us. What’s more, he has no reason to deceive us."

Madam Li echoed.

Jinhao True Monarch nodded, "Perhaps I was overthinking."

Shen Long strolled along the streets, looking around.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long arrived at the entrance of an eighteen-story, golden tower. The signboard flamboyantly read "Golden Treasure Pavilion" in silver letters, a shop operated by the Golden Treasure Commerce Alliance.

The Golden Treasure Commerce Alliance was one of the three great commerce alliances of the Human Clan in the Green Lotus Continent, with abundant Cultivation Resources.

Shen Long had killed quite a few Level Seven Monster Beasts, including some whose materials were sought after by the Golden Treasure Commerce Alliance. He planned to sell to the Golden Treasure Commerce Alliance in exchange for Level Seven Thunder Attribute Monster Cores.

Over the years, he had killed three Thunder Attribute Level Seven Monster Beasts, but lacked an Absorbing Thunder Pearl and Leading Thunder Pearl.

Shen Long stepped boldly inside and, after less than half an hour later, he exited the Golden Treasure Commerce Alliance, his Storage Bracelet now filled with some needed items.

When he returned to the Qianling Pavilion, Yang Shenghai and Li Yun hurried over.

"Uncle Shen, the Level Seven Ink Flood Dragon has appeared, but it was killed by a Water Dragon."

Yang Shenghai reported.

"Taoist Friend Xu from the Four Seas Sect already mentioned it to me. Keep an eye out for Level Seven Flood Dragon Essence Blood, and inform me immediately if there’s any news."

Shen Long instructed.

"Yes, Uncle Shen."

Yang Shenghai and Li Yun promptly agreed.

"You have worked hard these years, take these two vials of Elixirs."

Shen Long took out two green porcelain vials and handed them to Yang Shenghai and Li Yun.

"Thank you, Uncle Shen."

Yang Shenghai and Li Yun were excited, thanked him continuously, and took the vials.

"I am going to craft a few batches of Elixirs. Don’t disturb me unless it’s something very important."

Shen Long instructed.

Yang Shenghai and Li Yun agreed and withdrew.

Shen Long entered an Alchemy Room, stepping into the Myriad Beasts Tower, and arrived at the fourth floor.

He called over Shen Lie, took out a green Storage Bracelet, passed it to Shen Lie, and instructed, "Take these seven Thunder Attribute Level Seven Monster Cores. When Shen Peng awakens, give them to him."

Shen Peng had swallowed a Thunder Attribute Level Seven Monster Core and had fallen into a deep sleep, from which he had not yet awakened.

"Yes, Master!"

Shen Lie responded.

Shen Long left the Myriad Beasts Tower, sat cross-legged on a blue meditation mat, and began to meditate.

After less than half an hour, Shen Long flicked his sleeve and the Qianyang Cauldron flew out, landing on the ground.

He took out Alchemy Materials and began the alchemy process.

Shen Long planned to refine Qingying Pills, an Elixir that could enhance Essence Advancing Spiritual Power, using the inner core of a Level Seven Qingying Beast as the primary ingredient.

He expelled a breath of Qinglian True Flame from his mouth, which settled beneath the Qianyang Cauldron, and threw all the Alchemy Materials into the cauldron before sealing it with a lid.

A while later, a faint fragrance of Elixir wafted from the cauldron.