Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 957 - 866 Mysterious Fire Marketplace (Seeking Monthly Pass)

Chapter 957: 866 Mysterious Fire Marketplace (Seeking Monthly Pass)

The Mysterious Fire Mountain Range is located in the southwest of the Mysterious Fire Realm, stretching for countless millions of miles, abundant with Fire Spirit Qi.

At the southwest corner of the Mysterious Fire Mountain Range, there stands a steep peak. At the foot of the mountain, there is a gold stone monument over a hundred zhang tall with the words "Mysterious Fire Marketplace" inscribed on it in a bold, dragon-and-phoenix dance script.

The mountain is filled with numerous buildings, and many Cultivators are walking about the place, making it very lively.

There is a five-story golden pavilion with a plaque that reads "Golden Flame Pavilion" in three large characters.

Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch and a voluptuous woman in a golden dress are sitting in chairs, engaged in a conversation.

"Hasn’t Taoist Friend Wu arrived yet? Where did he go?"

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch frowns and speaks.

"I don’t know, don’t worry Taoist Friend Qiu, I’ve arranged to meet him at the Mysterious Fire Marketplace."

The woman in the golden dress opens her mouth to speak.

"Let’s hope he doesn’t come too late, any delay would be undesirable."

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch says in a deep voice.

"When will the two Taoist Friends you invited arrive?"

The woman in the golden dress inquires.

Just as the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch is about to reply, he takes out a Law Disk that glimmers with Spiritual Light, inputs a spell, and the voice of Shen Long rings out: "Taoist Friend Qiu, we’ve arrived at the Mysterious Fire Marketplace, where are you?"

"We are staying at Golden Flame Pavilion, Taoist Friend Shen, you and Fairy Chu come over!"

Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch says with a smile.

"Alright, we will be right over."

Shen Long assures.

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch puts away the Law Disk and with a smile says to Madam Lin, "They’ve arrived."

Soon after, a knock on the door is heard.

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch opens the door and invites Shen Long and Chu Buyu, who are standing at the entrance, inside.

"I am Lin Yu, I have the pleasure to meet Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu."

The woman in the golden dress respectfully bows and introduces herself.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu report their names, to which Lin Yu expresses her surprise, "So you are Taoist Friend Shen from the Qianling Sect? I’ve long admired your reputation."

Shen Long is somewhat astonished, as from Lin Yu’s words, it seemed that the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch had not mentioned Shen Long to her.

He looks at the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch, who communicates through telepathy: "I haven’t given Madam Lin a detailed introduction of you two. Madam Lin is a Loose Cultivator, and so is another, Taoist Friend Wu, who has yet to arrive."

Shen Long suddenly realizes and says, "Then let’s settle down in the Mysterious Fire Marketplace for the time being! We can set off once he arrives."

"No problem. If you don’t mind, you can stay at Golden Flame Pavilion! There are rooms available upstairs."

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch offers.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu agree and settle down in the Golden Flame Pavilion.

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In the Tianxuan Realm, at the Yang Family.

A tranquil estate, where Yang Yiwei, Yang Yixin, Yang Xueqing, and a young man in a yellow shirt with a sharp gaze and starry eyes sits in a green Stone Pavilion, sipping tea and chatting leisurely.

"Are you sure it was the Qingxuan Clan?"

The young man in the yellow shirt furrows his brows and speaks.

"Reporting to Honglei Ancestor, after our multiple investigations, we’ve discovered that when the Lin Family’s caravan was attacked, a Mahayana Cultivator of the Qingxuan Clan was also present in that realm. Some minor powers are quietly investigating the Lin Family’s caravan, and the Mahayana from the Qingxuan Clan has appeared on these minor powers’ territories, raising significant suspicion."

Yang Yiwei speaks.

"The Qingxuan Clan is one of the Super Clans. The Xuantian Object was obtained by the Five Thunder Divine Monarch after they killed a Mahayana of the Qingxuan Clan. The Qingxuan Clan must be investigating the cause of the Mahayana’s death, which is why they targeted Taoist Friend Lin. They have both the strength and the motive."

Yang Xueqing says solemnly.

"To dare target the Yang Family, the Qingxuan Clan is quite audacious."

Yang Honglei says with a cold expression.

"Honglei Ancestor, we don’t have concrete evidence yet. We can’t prove that Taoist Friend Lin was killed by a Mahayana of the Qingxuan Clan; we can only say that the Qingxuan Clan is highly suspect."

Yang Yiwei corrects.

"The Qingxuan Clan being one of the Super Clans is not to be underestimated. We must be cautious. Is there any news of the Dark Qilin?"

Honglei Ancestor inquires.

"We have asked Fairy Tianji to deduce, and it’s very likely that the Dark Qilin is in Zhuixian Cave Heaven!"

Yang Yixin said.

"Zhuixian Cave Heaven!"

Yang Honglei frowned deeply.

"Forget it, let’s continue to comprehend the Spirit Domain. After we have mastered the Spirit Domain, we can deal with the Dark Qilin. Even with the Xuantian Treasure, the chances of vanquishing it are still not great."

Yang Honglei instructed.

Yang Yiwei and the other two agreed, chatted idly for a while, and then each returned to their own dwellings.

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Qingxuan Realm, Qingxuan Clan.

In a garden filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, Lai Chang, Lai Sheng, Lai Yue, and Lai Ting sat in a green Stone Pavilion, sipping tea and chatting leisurely.

"Is it possible that the Dark Qilin is in Zhuixian Cave Heaven?"

Lai Ting’s brows knitted.

"This was the result of the deduction by the Nine Palaces True Monarch. We finally found him, and after he deduced it again, he managed to pinpoint the approximate location of the Dark Qilin."

Lai Chang said.

"Zhuixian Cave Heaven is infamously dangerous. It’s rumored to be the training ground of some Heaven Venerable, or a legacy site of a major power. Opinions vary, but one thing is certain: the restrictions in Zhuixian Cave Heaven can even kill cultivators at the Mahayana Mid Stage."

Lai Yue said with a grave expression.

"For now, we’ll let the Dark Qilin off the hook. Wait until I have cultivated the Spirit Domain to minor completion before entering the Zhuixian Cave Heaven to eradicate it."

Lai Ting spoke with a heavy tone.

Lai Chang nodded and said, "That’s the best approach. The Dark Qilin shouldn’t be with the Blue-Eyed Cold Silkworm. I have already sent people to collect the map of Zhuixian Cave Heaven, hoping it can be of use in the future."

After chatting for a while, Lai Ting left.

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Mysterious Fire Realm, Mysterious Fire Marketplace.

In a tranquil garden, a portly red-robed elder, Shen Long, and Chu Buyu sat in a green Stone Pavilion, sipping tea and engaging in idle conversation.

"I didn’t expect to meet Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu here. If there’s anything this old man can assist with, please feel free to ask,"

said the red-robed elder warmly.

Li Yan, the Great Elder of the Skyfire Palace.

Skyfire Palace is an established power of the Mysterious Fire Realm, with a heritage of a million years. Over the recent years, it has been on the decline, currently having only one Mahayana Cultivator.

"If we require assistance, we will definitely contact Taoist Friend Li."

Shen Long said with a smile.

Chu Buyu took out a red, shimmering Law Disk, input a spell, and sent a sound transmission, "My husband, Taoist Friend Qiu asked us to return to the Golden Flame Pavilion; Taoist Friend Wu has arrived."

"Taoist Friend Li, we have other matters to attend to, so we won’t stay any longer."

Shen Long said as he rose to his feet and took his leave.

They returned to the Golden Flame Pavilion and saw the Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch sitting in the seat of honor, with Lin Yu and a portly yellow-robed elder sitting beside him.

The yellow-robed elder had a somewhat pale complexion and appeared to be injured.

"Taoist Friend Wu, these two are Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu."

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch introduced.

"I’m Wu Shi, pleased to meet Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu."

The yellow-robed elder introduced himself.

"Taoist Friend Wu is injured?"

Shen Long’s brows furrowed.

"I encountered an Evil Cultivator at the Mahayana Realm and suffered a minor injury. My wounds are not severe and will not affect breaking through the restrictions. It’s better to set out sooner rather than later to prevent any complications."

Wu Shi suggested.

"We have no objections."

Shen Long stated.

"Since nobody has any objections, let’s set out! Hopefully, all goes well."

The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch said solemnly.

Leaving the marketplace, Chu Buyu summoned the Qianhuo Boat and climbed aboard. The Heavenly Fiend Divine Monarch and the other three swiftly followed suit.

Chu Buyu pinched a spell, and the Qianhuo Boat lit up with a red glow, soaring into the sky and quickly disappearing into the horizon.