Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 944 - 853 Probe

Chapter 944: 853 Probe

Back at the Heavenly Demon Pavilion, Ning Xiang and Jiang Wei furrowed their brows deeply.

"His Dao Companion has also ascended to the Mahayana Realm. With this, the Qianling Sect has three Mahayana cultivators."

Ning Xiang said with a frown.

"According to the intelligence we have, Shen Long is an Alchemist, and Chu Buyu is an Artifact Refiner. With their ascension to the Mahayana Realm, they can exchange refined elixirs and artifacts for resources, leading to more Mahayana Cultivators emerging from the Qianling Sect. This poses a huge hidden threat."

Jiang Wei analyzed.

"The troubling issue now is that we don’t know if Shen Long has successfully cultivated the tenth layer of the Myriad Demons True Scripture."

A hint of apprehension flashed in Ning Xiang’s eyes.

"That’s easy to handle. Isn’t Qiu Madman also in the marketplace? If he learns of Shen Long’s formidable strength, he should seek to exchange pointers with Shen Long. Let him test the depths of Shen Long."

Jiang Wei suggested.

"If we approach him directly, Shen Long will certainly know we’re probing him."

Ning Xiang said.

"That’s why we can’t make an appearance. Isn’t the Myriad Demons True Scripture up for auction at this upcoming sale? Send someone to spread the word that Shen Long is cultivating the Myriad Demons True Scripture."

Jiang Wei was full of confidence.

Ning Xiang nodded and said: "Let’s do that!"

...

At the Qingmu Pavilion, the Five Thunder Divine Monarch sat in the main seat, with Shen Long and Chu Buyu sitting beside, sipping tea and chatting leisurely.

"Anyway, we have a clear conscience, as for who leaked the information, let Taoist Friend Yang investigate at his leisure."

Five Thunder Divine Monarch said in a deep voice.

Shen Long nodded and said, "Right! Speaking of which, Taoist Friend Wang, have you had dealings with the Heavenly Demon Palace before?"

"The Heavenly Demon Palace? No! The Heavenly Demon Palace is an old power in the Tianxuan Realm, it has already declined."

Five Thunder Divine Monarch spoke truthfully, and something seemed to come to his mind as he continued, "Right, there’s a gathering three days from now, I will introduce a few Taoist Friends to you there."

"Great! We also want to meet more Taoist Friends."

Shen Long agreed.

After chatting for about half an hour, Shen Long and Chu Buyu excused themselves and left.

...

A three-story high green pavilion with a signboard bearing the large characters "Green Origin Pavilion" had its doors tightly shut.

Chen Han approached, deactivated the Restriction, pushed the door open and entered, then closed the door behind him.

He came to a secret chamber; on the wall hung a green-colored Scroll inscribed with "Green Mist Secret Realm" in five large characters.

Chen Han’s body shone with Spiritual Light as he stepped into the Green Mist Secret Realm painted on the Scroll, appearing at the entrance of a glorious golden palace with its doors tightly shut and a signboard that read "Jade Silkworm Hall."

"Lord Yu, I’ve heard that the Myriad Demons True Scripture will be for sale this time."

Chen Han said.

The doors of the Jade Silkworm Hall opened, and Yu Xuan walked out.

"The Myriad Demons True Scripture? Is it the Cultivation Technique successful Cultivators can use to transform into True Spirits and employ some of their Divine Skills?"

Yu Xuan asked.

"That’s correct. Many powers are likely interested in this Cultivation Technique. It’s said that upon successful Cultivation of the tenth layer, one can employ the Art of Transformation and possess the body of a True Spirit."

Chen Han stated truthfully.

Yu Xuan thoughtfully nodded her head and asked: "How about it, have those items been sold?"

"They’ve been sold in batches, here are the acquired Top Grade Spirit Stones."

Chen Han took out a Green Storage Bracelet and handed it to Yu Xuan.

"You keep it. You will need to escort me into the auction. Rest assured, I’ve promised to help you with your revenge, and I will make it happen."

Yu Xuan said gravely.

"With Lord Yu’s words, your subordinate is prepared to die a thousand deaths."

Chen Han professed solemnly.

...

Two days quickly passed.

On the second floor of the Green Rainbow Pavilion, Shen Long and Chu Buyu were seated around a green tea table, chatting idly.

Su Changfeng approached, reporting, "Master, Mistress, a senior has come to visit Master."

"Who?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch! This person is a Body Cultivator with rather special cultivation techniques and is exceptionally fond of combat."

Su Changfeng said.

"Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch? He is a Mahayana Mid Stage Cultivator; he is not intending to spar with my husband, is he!"

Chu Buyu frowned as she spoke.

Shen Long pondered for a moment before instructing, "Changfeng, let him in."

"Yes, Master."

Su Changfeng received the order and left.

Before long, a tall and burly man in a black robe came up.

The man in the black robe exuded a dense murderous aura, appearing as someone accustomed to the slaughter.

"I am Qiu Yang, I have the honor to meet Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu."

The man in the black robe clasped his fist, his voice booming like a bell.

"I am Shen Long, and this is my wife, Chu Buyu. Please take a seat, Taoist Friend Qiu."

Shen Long introduced himself and gestured for the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch to sit down.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I heard you are cultivating the Myriad Demons True Scripture? I have long heard of the formidable nature of this cultivation technique. How about we exchange a few moves?"

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch got straight to the point.

"Exchange a few moves? Who told Taoist Friend Qiu that I cultivate the Myriad Demons True Scripture?"

Shen Long curiously asked, his first thought was that it was sent by Ning Xiang to probe him.

One must know that Shen Long is not well-known; only a few Mahayana Cultivators recognize him, let alone an old Mahayana figure like the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch.

"This auction features the Myriad Demons True Scripture for sale; there is news that Taoist Friend Shen also practices the Myriad Demons True Scripture, able to transform into a True Spirit form to engage enemies. I have specially come to seek guidance."

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch explained.

His cultivation is higher than Shen Long’s; if Shen Long were to transform into a True Spirit form, the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch would indeed not be assured of defeating Shen Long.

Shen Long was half-doubtful as he pondered for a moment before saying, "I haven’t successfully cultivated the tenth layer; it wouldn’t be fair for me in a spar, but exchanging a few moves is fine."

"A few moves are also fine. Shall we spar outside the marketplace?"

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch was eager and full of anticipation.

"I would like to invite a few friends to observe from the side, and Taoist Friend Qiu can invite friends to observe from the side as well, what do you say?"

Shen Long proposed.

"Taoist Friend Shen is welcome to invite friends to watch. I won’t need to."

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch responded.

Shen Long nodded, took out a red Messaging Plate, injected a spell, and said, "Taoist Friend Wang, I am exchanging a few moves with Taoist Friend Qiu and would like to invite you to observe."

He could not be certain of the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch’s purpose, so for caution, it would be better to have the Five Thunder Divine Monarch observe, also signaling to Ning Xiang that Shen Long is very close to the Five Thunder Divine Monarch.

"No problem, what time and place?"

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch inquired.

"Now, the location is outside the marketplace. If convenient, we’ll wait for you at the marketplace exit."

Shen Long responded.

"Alright, I’m on my way now."

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch agreed.

Shen Long put away the Messaging Plate and said, "Taoist Friend Qiu, let’s go."

They left the Green Rainbow Pavilion and met with the Five Thunder Divine Monarch at the marketplace exit, and the four of them left the marketplace.

Once outside the marketplace, Shen Long and his party quickly flew southwest.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they stopped above an island with a thousand-mile radius.

Shen Long stood on the top of a high peak, while the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch stood atop a towering tree, with Chu Buyu and the Five Thunder Divine Monarch standing at a distance to watch the battle.

"Taoist Friend Qiu, let’s limit it to five moves, feel free to attack."

Shen Long said.

"Alright, then I won’t hold back, and Taoist Friend Shen, please don’t either."

The voice of the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch resonated strongly.

His body shone with black light, releasing a vast amount of murderous aura which suddenly condensed into a thick black armor covering his body.

He threw a punch, and the void emitted a piercing sonic boom as it tore open, and a giant black fist flashed out.

Wherever the black giant fist passed, the void tore open, and the ground revealed a huge abyss, as if the whole world was about to collapse.

Shen Long’s body shone with yellow light, transforming into an enormous Yellow Giant Ape tens of thousands of feet tall, throwing a punch where a giant yellow fist appeared and met the attack head-on.