Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 993 - 902 stirs the water to make it muddy.

Chapter 993: 902 stirs the water to make it muddy.

"By the way, Junior Brother Li was handling affairs in the Yaoguang Realm when he encountered an attack from a Mahayana Cultivator. Fortunately, a Mahayana Cultivator named Master Vajra happened to pass by and rescued Junior Brother Li. According to Master Vajra, it was a Cultivator from the Heavenly Demon Palace who made the move."

Yuling True Monarch said.

"How is Senior Brother Li? How many Mahayana Cultivators did the Heavenly Demon Palace dispatch, and have they all been subdued?"

Shen Long asked in pursuit.

He had once killed a Mahayana Cultivator named Wu Qian from the Heavenly Demon Palace and knew that someone named Lin Feng from the Heavenly Demon Palace had long since started cultivating the Spirit Domain. If it wasn’t for this connection, Shen Long would have already stormed into the Heavenly Demon Palace.

"Junior Brother Li was gravely injured. If it hadn’t been for a Tribulation-Substituting Treasure, he would have been dead by now. Master Vajra killed two Mahayana Cultivators, captured their Nascent Souls, and handed them over to Junior Brother Li, asking him to inform you to be cautious of the Heavenly Demon Palace and to express gratitude for your life-saving grace."

While speaking, Yuling True Monarch took out two exquisitely crafted jade boxes.

He opened the lids of the boxes, each containing a Nascent Soul with a golden Talisman attached to them.

"I’ve already explored their souls. There’s a Mahayana Cultivator from the Heavenly Demon Palace named Lin Feng who had long ago begun cultivating the Spirit Domain and might have made significant progress now. Ning Xiang acted on the orders of Elder Qin Xiao from the Blood River Sect, attacking our Qianling Sect to ascertain the whereabouts of the Profound Nether Divine Crystal."

Yuling True Monarch said.

The Profound Nether Divine Crystal is a core material for refining Xuantian Treasure, no wonder the Mahayana Cultivators of the Blood River Sect are tempted.

"What about Shen Jiu and Shen Ben? Are they not at the Qianling Sect?"

Shen Long inquired.

"Shen Jiu has gone to station at the Xuangui Mountain Range, and Shen Ben is cultivating at the Golden Roc Peak."

Wang Rui reported truthfully.

Shen Long nodded; the Xuangui Mountain Range was a subsidiary stronghold of Qianling Sect, and the entrance to a minor world was there. Qianling Sect had its direct Transference Array, which could transport from Qianling Sect directly to the Xuangui Mountain Range.

"How is Senior Brother Li’s injury? Is he getting better? Is he recuperating at the Qianling Sect?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"He took the Healing Pills refined by Junior Brother Shen and is no longer in life-threatening danger. He needs to rest quietly for a while. However, the Heavenly Demon Palace is always a hidden danger, and even more problematic is the Blood River Sect."

Yuling True Monarch’s expression turned solemn.

The Heavenly Demon Palace is no longer as powerful as in the past, but the more troublesome one is the Blood River Sect, which has more than ten Mahayana Cultivators.

"With two Mahayana Cultivators long overdue, the Heavenly Demon Palace will surely become suspicious. We need to create some commotion."

Shen Long said with a grave voice.

If the Heavenly Demon Palace finds out that Ning Xiang and another died trying to assassinate Li Dong, they would definitely target the Qianling Sect.

After Li Dong was ambushed, the news was sealed, not publicized; apart from Master Vajra, only disciples of Qianling Sect knew.

"Create some commotion? What kind of disturbance could divert the Heavenly Demon Palace’s attention?"

Yuling True Monarch wondered aloud.

"It’s simple, just have a True Spirit causing havoc and killing numerous Mahayana Cultivators."

Shen Long said in a low voice.

"Another True Spirit? Where are we going to······"

Yuling True Monarch was halfway through his sentence when he thought of something and exclaimed in surprise, "Junior Brother Shen, have you cultivated a True Spirit?"

"Hmm, I have connections with a Mahayana Cultivator of the Profound Yin Palace in the Yaoguang Realm, so I personally will make a trip to the Yaoguang Realm. You all stay and guard the Qianling Sect, communicate with the Five Thunder Divine Monarch, and be prepared for the possibility that the Heavenly Demon Palace may send people against us. Additionally, here is the Five Elements Unification Array we captured; as a Sect Protection Array, even if the Mahayana Cultivators of the Blood River Sect come attacking, they won’t easily break through."

Shen Long said in a serious tone.

He had once helped a Mahayana Cultivator from the Profound Yin Palace, who in return promised to assist Shen Long with one matter.

"I’ll also stay and guard the Qianling Sect! Husband, take Shen Ben and Shen Jiu with you."

Chu Buyu said; she held a Xuantian Treasure, and should real adversaries arrive, she would be able to handle them.

"I’ll just take Shen Ben with me; leave Shen Jiu and Shen Ao here to assist you."

Shen Long replied.

After discussing the details, Shen Long left Qianling Sect and headed for the Yaoguang Realm.

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Tianquan Realm, Tianluo Mountain Range.

Lin Feng stood atop a high peak, frowning deeply as he surveyed the chaotic expanse of ground before him.

He had rushed to the Tianquan Realm hoping to find the descendants of the Lin Family. By the time he arrived, he learned that the Tianluo Clan had been annihilated.

A red Escape Light appeared on the distant horizon and came to a halt with a flicker.

Once the Escape Light retracted, it revealed a tall and thin old man in red robes, possessing the cultivation of the Mahayana Mid Stage.

"Who might you be, and why do you appear on the ancestral lands of our Tianluo Clan?"

The old man in red robes inquired.

"Heavenly Demon Palace’s Lin Feng, and who might you be?"

Lin Feng asked in return.

"Heavenly Demon Palace’s Lin Feng?"

The old man’s expression slightly eased, and he spoke courteously, "I am Zha Shuo. Hearing that a calamity befell our clan, I hurried back. May I inquire if Taoist Friend Lin has found the perpetrator?"

"No, by the time I arrived, this place was already in ruins. It should be related to the descendants of the Lin Family. I’ve heard that your Tianluo Clan has a good relationship with the Witch Clan, and I suspect that the Witch Clan Great Ascendant who injured the descendant of the Lin Family was healing amongst your people. This might be why your Tianluo Clan faced annihilation."

Lin Feng speculated.

"The real cannot be faked, and the fake cannot become real. Regardless of who’s responsible, we must investigate until the truth is crystal clear."

A resonant male voice echoed from the sky.

As these words fell, a blue Flying Boat appeared on the distant horizon, rapidly advancing towards this location.

Soon after, the blue Flying Boat came to a stop, with three men and a woman standing on it, all of whom were Witch Clan Cultivators—the leader among them was Wu Po.

"Witch Clan Friend Wu, you’ve arrived."

Zha Shuo exclaimed with a mixture of shock and delight upon seeing Wu Po and the others.

"We came to investigate the deaths of our clanspeople, and it was unexpected to hear en route that your Tianluo Clan had been extinguished. Friend Zha, my condolences."

Wu Po offered his comfort.

"Blood for blood, no matter what, I must get to the bottom of who did this."

Zha Shuo stated grimly.

"It might not be related to the descendants of the Lin Family, but to the True Spirits, the latest news is that the Dark Qilin has appeared once again, claiming the lives of several Mahayana Cultivators."

Wu Po said, frowning.

They had heard halfway through their journey that the Dark Qilin was out causing harm once again, and it could well be that it was also the Dark Qilin that destroyed the Tianluo Clan.

"Without reason, why would the Dark Qilin destroy our Tianluo Clan?"

Zha Shuo expressed his confusion.

"Who knows? The Dark Qilin even dares to kill the Mahayana of the Qingxuan Clan, let alone your Tianluo Clan. Of course, this is just my conjecture. We have no evidence that shows the Dark Qilin annihilated the Tianluo Clan. Friend Zha, rest assured, we will join you in investigating this matter. No matter who it is, if they dare to kill our clanspeople, we won’t let it slide."

Wu Po’s face was filled with killing intent.

"This matter has nothing to do with me; I came to find the descendants of the Lin Family. I won’t disturb you any further."

After saying this, Lin Feng transformed into a red Escape Light and soared away.

Wu Po was about to intervene, but Zha Shuo transmitted a message, "Witch Clan Friend Wu, this person has already entered the threshold of Spirit Domain cultivation. Do not provoke him. If he had done this, he would have struck us down already, rather than wasting words with us."

Upon hearing this, Wu Po swallowed back the words at the tip of his tongue, his eyes filled with a wariness.

Even for those who have only just entered the threshold of Spirit Domain cultivation, a Mahayana Cultivator’s strength increases significantly. They were not forces to be trifled with.