Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 857 - 766 Subdue the Nightmare (None Left Today)

Chapter 857: 766 Subdue the Nightmare (None Left Today)

Nightmare hatched at rank five, truly a descendant of the True Spirit.

"Who are you?"

Nightmare spoke.

"I am your master, and I will nurture you well."

Shen Long spoke.

"I don’t need any master!"

Nightmare’s tone was filled with pride.

Shen Long’s body emitted a strong blue light, transforming into a Blue Giant Dragon.

Nightmare, a branch of the Ancestral Dragon and a lineage of the True Dragon.

Nightmare’s body radiated black light, showing no fear of the Blue Giant Dragon.

The Blue Giant Dragon and Nightmare tangled together, purely competing in physical strength. Naturally, Nightmare was no match and was sent flying by the Blue Giant Dragon.

Nightmare charged again, not submitting to Shen Long despite the difference in ranks.

Half an hour later, Nightmare’s body was covered in fresh blood, with many scales falling off. However, its black light shone brightly and it quickly healed its wounds. The scales grew back.

"An Undying Body?"

Shen Long sounded somewhat surprised.

The Undying Body only appeared in Monster Beasts. Different from limb regeneration, the healing capabilities of the Undying Body were more extreme.

Even if reduced to a pulp by an enemy, a Monster Beast with an Undying Body could recover as before, although at great cost to its Essence, and with each destruction, the recovery speed slowed and the required Essence increased.

Nightmare charged again, completely unafraid of death.

"Daring to act recklessly in front of your master?"

Shen Yuling’s voice rang out.

Just as the words fell, Nightmare stopped in mid-air, as if restrained.

Shen Yuling appeared, serving as the Artifact Spirit of the Myriad Beasts Tower, she could know everything that happened within.

"Release it, I want to properly contest with it."

Shen Long ordered.

Shen Yuling complied, and Nightmare lunged at the Blue Giant Dragon again.

It was clearly no match for the Blue Giant Dragon and was quickly defeated again, shedding much blood and many scales.

Nightmare’s body radiated black light, its injuries healed again, and it lunged at the Blue Giant Dragon once more.

After half a day, Nightmare fell from the sky. The Blue Giant Dragon’s right claw pressed against Nightmare’s abdomen, with Nightmare struggling relentlessly.

"What’s wrong with recognizing me as your master? Must you be slaughtered and refined into an artifact?"

Shen Long’s tone was icy.

"I am only ranked lower than you, which is why I couldn’t beat you."

Nightmare retorted.

"Reality is reality. Now you have two choices, one is to recognize me as your master, the other is to be slaughtered by me. You might be a descendant of the True Spirit, but if you are unwilling to serve me, why should I keep you?"

Shen Long’s face was filled with murderous intent.

Seeing the situation, Shen Yuling quickly brought Shen Ao.

"Master, is this the Spirit Beast you’ve just subdued?"

Shen Ao asked.

"I want to subdue it, but it seems reluctant. Let it see your Dharma Nature."

Shen Long said.

Shen Ao responded, emitting a deafening dragon chant, and a huge True Dragon apparition appeared above his head.

"You just called him master?"

Nightmare’s tone was somewhat incredulous.

"Why not? Don’t think that just because you are a descendant of the True Spirit you are remarkable. With a master to nurture us, our future achievements won’t be inferior to yours."

Shen Ao declared proudly.

"When I reach your realm, if you can defeat me, I will recognize you as my master."

Nightmare spoke.

"You don’t have the right to bargain with me now. Life or death?"

Shen Long’s tone was cold.

"I choose life!"

Nightmare sighed and said.

The Blue Giant Dragon reverted to human form, transforming into Shen Long’s appearance. Shen Long immediately placed a restriction, and Nightmare did not resist.

It was born capable of speaking human language, which made communication much more convenient.

"I will fight you again when I reach your realm."

Nightmare said.

"You’re being disrespectful, how can you speak to your master like that?"

Shen Ao scolded.

Shen Long did not respond, quietly waiting for Nightmare’s answer.

Being a True Spirit Descendant, it was understandably temperamental, but it could not show disrespect to Shen Long—that was a bottom line.

If it was willing to serve Shen Long, it would be a treasure; if not, it would be reduced to refining materials.

"Master, shall we fight again when I reach your realm?"

Nightmare corrected itself.

Shen Long showed a look of approval and said, "First, defeat Shen Ao and Shen Peng before you challenge me!"

"Alright, I will wait for that day."

Nightmare’s tone was full of confidence, its body shone with black light, and its wounds healed instantly.

"Yu Ling, place it on the fourth level and have Shen Lie personally teach it."

Shen Long instructed.

Shen Peng had fallen into a deep sleep and had yet to awaken; Shen Lie was in charge of training the spirit beasts inside the Myriad Beasts Tower.

"Yes, Master."

Yu Ling agreed and left with Nightmare and Shen Ao.

Shen Long proceeded to the fourth level, arriving at a massive Green Stone Plaza, where Shen Die, Spirit-Seeking Mouse, Red Fire Monkey, and others were gathered. They had not yet transformed into human form.

"Your Excellency."

Shen Die and Spirit-Seeking Mouse greeted loudly.

"This treasure hunt, one group has made great contributions, dispensing a salary of three thousand years, hoping you will continue to excel."

Shen Long stated.

Currently, there were two groups in the Spirit Beast Hall, which was essentially a Spirit Beast Squad. Without their help, Shen Lang might not have secured so many resources.

Rewards for merits, penalties for faults.

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

The voices of Red Fire Monkey, Wind Thunder Centipede, and others were loud and filled with excitement.

Shen Lie came over, smiling, "Master, let me handle these minor things."

"Each to their own, your training them has also merited a reward of three thousand years’ salary."

Shen Long said amiably, looking at the first group’s Spirit Beast Squad, "Share your experiences with the second group, so next time we have a similar task, the second group will take action."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

The gathered spiritual beasts, insects, and birds unanimously agreed.

Shen Long gave a few more instructions, dispensed the rewards there and then, temporarily entrusted to Shen Lie; they could ask Shen Lie whenever needed.

Shen Long went to Myriad Beasts Island, entered a Practice Room, and sat down on a blue cushion.

He took out a White Tiger Pill and placed it in his mouth.

The elixir melted as soon as it touched his tongue, and he quickly began cultivating to refine the medicinal power.

Before long, Shen Long’s body emitted dazzling Spiritual Light, and his skin sprouted a thick layer of white fur.

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Myriad Wood Mountain Range, Wang Family.

In a secluded manor, Wang Yunsong and a voluptuous woman in a teal dress were sitting in a Green Stone Pavilion. Wang Changhong was reporting to them.

"Is Shen Long practicing the Myriad Demons True Scripture? Did he truly defeat three Unity Cultivators alone? Without using a seventh-rank Spirit Beast?"

The woman in the teal dress asked curiously.

"Responding to Elder Yunqing, it is unclear whether Shen Long released a seventh-rank Spirit Beast when he killed the three Unity Cultivators, but it is certain that Shen Long severely injured Ba Yu using the Art of Transformation without releasing a seventh-rank Spirit Beast."

Wang Changhong said.

"Taoist Friend Shen is an alchemist, practicing the Myriad Demons True Scripture suits him. Getting the proper Monster Beast Essence Blood for refining into Elixirs would really aid his practice of the Myriad Demons True Scripture."

Wang Yunsong praised.

"I will lead the team at this Shen Nong Conference! I also want to meet this person."

Wang Yunqing said gravely.

"That’s good. By the way, since Taoist Friend Shen’s avatar controls Five-Colored Island, the resources on the island must have been plundered by his avatar. Ask him if he has the Ten Thousand Spirits Command, and if so, try to obtain it."

Wang Yunsong instructed.

"Yes, Clan Leader."

Wang Yunqing readily agreed.