Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 867 - 776 Yan Xiao, Jin Yuyan (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 867: 776 Yan Xiao, Jin Yuyan (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

Yan Xiao was a high-ranking expert from the Fire Fusion Clan and was also at the late stage of Body Integration Realm.

Four cultivators from the Fire Fusion Clan came to support, three at the middle stage and one at the late stage of Body Integration.

With the cooperation of Shen Long and two others, Yun Lang and his group were forced to use their Tribulation-Substituting Treasures.

"Yun Lang, I didn’t expect to run into you here. Heaven has eyes, and the revenge for our clan member can now be settled."

Yan Xiao’s expression turned cold as he held a bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right.

A flash of red light, and four red fire arrows appeared.

The sound of "swoosh, swoosh, swoosh" breaking through the air rose as the four red fire arrows shot out, heading straight for Yun Lang.

Yun Lang was about to counter when ripples appeared in the void above him, and a huge blue dragon claw emerged, striking down toward him.

Yun Lang’s figure retreated, dodging the blue dragon claw while simultaneously spitting out a golden long knife that shimmered with golden light, swinging it in one fluid motion. A massive wave of golden blade light swept out, shattering the four red fire arrows.

A loud dragon chant that shook the heavens arose, and a blue sonic wave swept from behind, reaching Yun Lang’s face in an instant.

Yun Lang’s wrist flicked, sending the golden long knife flying out to collide with the blue sonic wave, shattering the blue wave into pieces.

A thick, intense red flame descended from the sky, striking Yun Lang’s body through a golden light screen. Despite the barrier, Yun Lang could still feel an unbearable heat.

Void fluctuations occurred, and a large hand glowing with red light emerged, striking downward.

The red hand hit the golden light screen, dimming its spiritual light. Five red arrows shot out in succession, hitting the golden light screen.

After a series of muffled "bangs," the golden light screen shattered, and five red arrows pierced through Yun Lang’s body, one of which went through his head.

A Nascent Soul flew out from his body, its face contorted in ferocity as it swelled rapidly.

A loud bell sound rang out, causing the Nascent Soul’s body to tremble and revert to normal.

A strand of green twilight light descended from the sky, enveloping the Nascent Soul and pulling it into a green jade vase.

With Yun Lang killed, Yun Yu and the other two were no match and were quickly subdued.

Yan Xiao looked toward Qin Wei and the others, cupping his hands and saying, "I am Yan Xiao. It’s a pleasure to meet the three of you."

"My name is Jin Yuyan, I have long heard of Taoist Friend Shen’s great reputation, I didn’t expect to run into you here."

The golden-skirted woman spoke warmly.

"I am Shen Long, this is my wife, Chu Buyu. Thank you for your timely assistance; otherwise, we would have been in trouble."

Shen Long said, cupping his hands.

"Indeed! We didn’t expect Crystal Clan cultivators to be ambushed here; this time we truly owe much to Taoist Friend Yan."

Qin Wei gratefully said.

"Our clans are allies, after all, this is what we should do. Besides, we also have a deep enmity with Yun Lang; we couldn’t just stand by idly."

Yan Xiao said nonchalantly.

"No matter what, we owe you our thanks this time. Yun Lang’s Storage Bracelet is yours."

Shen Long declared seriously.

They divided the possessions found on Yun Lang and his group, gaining a substantial bounty.

"We have other matters to attend to, so we won’t stay long."

Yan Xiao bid farewell and left with Jin Yuyan and the others.

Shen Long took out Yun Lang’s Nascent Soul and performed a Soul Search.

"Indeed, as I suspected, this was a setup. The Crystal Clan specifically set this trap for me."

Shen Long frowned and said.

He never expected that the Crystal Clan had targeted him and had expressly set this trap.

The Thunder Control True Monarch’s Zouhua Cave was fake; they purposely let Yuan Rui and Su Changfeng discover that Zouhua Cave. If Shen Long really attempted to break the restriction, he would trigger it and be killed by their controlled formations.

"Why would they set a trap for you? Junior Brother Shen, you have no direct conflicts with the Crystal Clan cultivators, do you?"

Qin Wei asked, puzzled.

"They suspect I possess a complete copy of Myriad Beasts True Scripture, and that’s why they targeted me."

Shen Long explained.

"Husband, how did they know that Changfeng and the others entered the Ten Thousand Spirits Tomb to search for treasures?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"The Crystal Clan bribed many Human Cultivators to work for them. The Seven-Leaf Jade Lotus was used to lure Changfeng and the others; it was all a trap."

Shen Long said gravely.

Had it not been for the Pursuing Spirit Beast alerting them, Shen Long and the others would have definitely walked into the formation.

"Let’s leave this place. The Ten Thousand Spirits Tomb is no benign place."

Qin Wei suggested.

They passed through here, took away the Formation Flags and Disks set up by Yun Lang, and left the Ten Thousand Spirits Tomb.

Crystal Sky Mountain Range, a secluded manor, Yun Yao and Yun Bing sat in a Green Stone Pavilion.

"What? Yun Yu’s Life-Bound Lamp was extinguished?"

Yun Yao said in disbelief, holding a Golden Divination Disk in his hand.

"Yes, only Yun Lang’s Life-Bound Lamp shows no abnormalities; the Life-Bound Lamps of Yun Yu and the other five were all extinguished."

A respectful male voice responded.

"If Yun Lang’s Life-Bound Lamp shows any unusual signs, report it immediately."

Yun Yao instructed.

"Yes, Clan Leader."

The man complied.

Yun Yao put away the Golden Divination Disk, his expression grim.

"With Yun Lang’s group of seven and a seventh-tier formation, even if Shen Long possesses a Top Grade Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure, he shouldn’t have been able to escape, right?"

Yun Bing said, her face filled with disbelief.

"It seems they didn’t enter the formation. Perhaps Shen Long has mastered some special Pupil Skill and spotted Yun Lang and the others, or maybe he had other help. This failure makes it even harder to set a trap for Shen Long next time."

Yun Yao frowned as he spoke.

"I’ve cultivated a few Unity Cultivators, and one of them has dealings with Shen Long. Should we have him make contact and lure Shen Long to a secluded place?"

Yun Bing suggested.

"Shen Long just fell into a trap; do you think he would now easily go treasure hunting with other cultivators? Let’s set this plan aside and find another opportunity later. You should increase manpower to thoroughly investigate this matter. Knowing our enemy is the only way to ensure continued victory."

Yun Yao ordered.

"Yes, Clan Leader."

Yun Bing readily agreed.

Qianling Sect, Golden Roc Peak.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu sat in a Green Stone Pavilion, with Chu Buyu holding a Divination Disk emanating Spiritual Light.

Su Changfeng and Yuan Rui stood to the side, their expressions tense.

"The Heart Inquiry Disc shows no anomalies; it looks like you two aren’t implicated. You are also victims."

Chu Buyu stated.

They had just returned to Qianling Sect and immediately summoned Su Changfeng and Yuan Rui to use the Heart Inquiry Disc to check for any issues.

Fortunately, neither Yuan Rui nor Su Changfeng had any issues; they too had been deceived.

"Thank goodness both Master and Mistress are unharmed; otherwise, we would have been culprits."

Su Changfeng expressed with a guilty look.

"Yes! It was the Crystal Clan cultivators taking advantage of your trust in us, drawing us into the trap to target you. Thankfully, Uncle Shen and Master Aunt Chu are safe."

Yuan Rui expressed his relief.

"Experience is a good teacher; be more cautious in the future. It’s fortunate that they targeted us. If it had been against you, you surely would have been harmed."

Shen Long cautioned.

Yuan Rui and Su Changfeng acknowledged solemnly.

Shen Long gave a few more instructions and then dismissed them.

He and Chu Buyu entered a Practice Room and released Shen Fu.

"You’ve earned merit this time; if it wasn’t for your warning, we surely would have been harmed. Here is your reward, and I hope you advance to the seventh tier soon."

Shen Long praised, handing over a Green Storage Bracelet to Shen Fu.

"Thank you, Master!"

Shen Fu thanked him and accepted the Storage Bracelet.

"My strength is still weak. If I could refine a seventh-tier Puppet Beast, it would greatly enhance my power."

Chu Buyu mentioned.

"Cultivation is the foundation; Puppet Beasts are merely external factors. Madam has not been in the Body Integration Realm for long; focus on cultivation. As for the seventh-tier Puppet Beast, you can refine it when you have free time. I have people gathering materials."

Shen Long advised.

The materials needed for refining a seventh-tier Puppet Beast were rare and the process challenging.

Chu Buyu agreed, and after some casual conversation, they each returned to their Practice Rooms to cultivate.