Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 994 - 903 smoke grenade

Chapter 994: 903 smoke grenade

Yaoguang Realm, Profound Yin Continent.

The Profound Yin Mountain Range is located in the southwest of Profound Yin Continent, stretching across tens of millions of miles, and here lies the main temple of Profound Yin Palace.

Deep within the mountains, there is a serene estate, with pavilions and towers, waterside gazebos, and long corridors.

Chen Yin and Li Xiao are sitting in a green Stone Pavilion, enjoying tea and casual conversation.

"The descendants of the Lin Family have appeared in the Tianquan Realm? The Heavenly Luo Tribe has been annihilated? Do these two events have any connection?"

Chen Yin wondered aloud.

"That’s unclear. The Heavenly Luo Tribe has the Clan Protection Formation; it wouldn’t be so easily broken by enemies. Even if they were no match, they should have been able to escape, unless the opponent is overwhelmingly powerful, like a True Spirit."

Li Xiao analyzed.

Over the past tens of thousands of years, three True Spirits have emerged in the Cultivation Realm: the Dark Qilin, the Blue-Eyed Cold Silkworm, and the Nine-Headed Demon Owl, among which the Dark Qilin and Blue-Eyed Cold Silkworm act independently.

"True Spirit? The Dark Qilin has reappeared, could it be that the Blue-Eyed Cold Silkworm has made a move as well? Shouldn’t it..."

Before Chen Yin could finish her sentence, a piercing screech emanated from her body. She took out a Messaging Plate flickering with spiritual light, injected a spell into it, and a heavy voice sounded: "Master, the Horned Dragon Clan has been attacked by a True Spirit, suffering heavy casualties."

The Horned Dragon Clan is a major power in the Yaoguang Realm, with several Mahayana Cultivators; their lineage has been passed down for millions of years, and they are sworn enemies of Profound Yin Palace.

"What? The horned Dragon Clan was attacked by a True Spirit? What is the origin of that True Spirit?"

Chen Yin demanded further information.

"Its original form is a bull, and its Dharma Nature is itself; it seems to have cultivated into a True Spirit postnatally. There are reports claiming it has escaped from a secret realm of the Lin Family. The Horned Dragon Clan lost two Mahayana practitioners, and even the Clan Protection Formation couldn’t stop it, leading to devastating losses for the clan."

The man reported back.

"Postnatal cultivation into a True Spirit? A secret realm of the Lin Family?"

Chen Yin said somewhat surprised.

"Rumors say so, it’s not clear why it attacked the Horned Dragon Clan."

The man continued to report.

"Order to activate the Sect Protection Array, anyone entering the main temple must undergo strict scrutiny to prevent any infiltration."

Chen Yin instructed.

"Yes, Master."

The man responded in agreement.

Chen Yin put away the Messaging Plate with a frown and said, "Another True Spirit has appeared, and it’s related to the Lin Family’s secret realm? The Cultivation Realm is really starting to descend into chaos."

"The Horned Dragon Clan has inherited its legacy for millions of years, and even their Clan Protection Formation couldn’t stop this True Spirit. If this True Spirit attacks our Profound Yin Palace, our Sect Protection Array might not be able to withstand it, we need to strengthen our defenses."

Li Xiao’s voice was heavy, his eyes full of concern.

Chen Yin took out a Law Disk shimmering with spiritual light, injected a spell into it, and a man’s voice rang out: "Master, Senior Shen from Qianling Sect has come to visit, saying that he has important matters to discuss with you."

"Taoist Friend Shen? Please invite him in quickly."

Chen Yin ordered.

"Yes, Master."

The man responded in agreement.

"Why has Taoist Friend Shen come here? Could it be because of that True Spirit?"

Li Xiao asked curiously.

"That shouldn’t be the case! The news has just spread, our people reported it as quickly as they could, how could Taoist Friend Shen possibly know? He must be passing by!"

Chen Yin speculated.

The news of the Horned Dragon Clan being attacked by a True Spirit has just begun to spread; Shen Long couldn’t possibly know about it. Even if he had set out immediately from the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, he couldn’t have arrived so fast.

Before long, Shen Long came in, a smile on his face.

"Taoist Friend Shen, you’ve ascended to the Middle Stage! Congratulations!"

Chen Yin felt the strong Spirit Pressure radiating from Shen Long and offered her congratulations.

"Madam Chen has also advanced to the Middle Stage. Congratulations to you as well."

Shen Long’s tone was warm.

"Please have a seat, Taoist Friend Shen, and try the unique Spiritual Tea of our Profound Yin Palace."

Li Xiao invited Shen Long to sit down, picking up a teapot to pour him some tea.

After exchanging some pleasantries, Shen Long got down to business: "I don’t mean to hide it from both of you, but I have come here to inquire about the news concerning an Eighth Rank Monster Bird with a Vermilion Bird Bloodline."

"Taoist Friend Shen, are you still cultivating the Myriad Demons True Scripture?"

Chen Yin asked curiously.

"Yes! However, Eighth Rank monster birds with the Vermilion Bird Bloodline are too rare. I can’t obtain the essence blood and can’t continue my cultivation."

Shen Long sighed.

"Does that mean, Taoist Friend Shen, you can now transform into a Vermilion Bird and possess a True Spirit’s body?"

Li Xiao said excitedly.

"Yes! Taoist Friend Li, is there a problem with that?"

Shen Long feigned ignorance.

While Shen Ben attacked the Horned Dragon Clan, Shen Long’s visit at this time, having cultivated the Myriad Demons True Scripture to the eleventh layer, certainly meant that Chen Yin and Li Xiao would ask Shen Long to stay for a longer period. This was one of Shen Long’s plans.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Eighth Rank monster birds with the Vermilion Bird Bloodline are indeed rare, and we have no news of them for the time being. How about this! You stay at the Profound Yin Palace for now, and we will send people to gather information."

Chen Yin said warmly.

Shen Long was powerful, and his presence in the Profound Yin Palace would enhance its strength.

"There’s no need for such trouble. I also plan to visit the Ghost Tribe to inquire about it. I will come back later."

Shen Long said.

"We were just about to invite friends from the Ghost Tribe over to discuss some matters. You don’t have to go to the Ghost Tribe, just stay at the Profound Yin Palace, and you can also ask the friends from the Ghost Tribe for information,"

Chen Yin said.

Of course, she couldn’t let Shen Long leave and would say anything to keep him here.

"That’s right! Taoist Friend Shen, you’ve helped us greatly last time; we must at least offer you the hospitality due to a host."

Li Xiao chimed in.

"Alright then! I’ll impose on you."

Shen Long agreed, feeling secretly pleased as this was within his plans.

"Not at all, I also have a favor to ask of you, Taoist Friend Shen, to refine a batch of elixirs for us!"

Chen Yin’s tone was enthusiastic.

And so, Shen Long settled down in the Profound Yin Palace.

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Tianxuan Realm, Heavenly Demon Palace.

In the main hall of Heavenly Demon Hall, Lin Feng sat in the chief seat, his eyes dark and brooding.

Jiang Wei and Lin Ming stood by the side, with solemn expressions.

"What? Junior Sister Ning’s life-bound lamps have been extinguished? When did this happen?"

Lin Feng frowned and said.

After unsuccessfully searching for the descendants of the Lin Family in the Tianquan Realm, he returned to the Heavenly Demon Palace, only to learn upon his arrival that the life-bound lamps of two of the palace’s Mahayana had been extinguished.

"It happened seven days ago. Also, a True Spirit appeared in the Yaoguang Realm, allegedly escaping from a small world belonging to the Lin Family. It attacked the Horned Dragon Clan, slaying two Mahayana cultivators, resulting in heavy casualties for the clan."

Lin Ming reported.

"What? A True Spirit appeared in the Yaoguang Realm? What’s its origin?"

Lin Feng pressed for details.

"A Mahayana of the Horned Dragon Clan teleported away before their formation was broken. According to him, the True Spirit’s original form is a bull, proficient in divine skills of both the earth and wind. The news has already spread."

Lin Ming relayed the details.

"Junior Sister Ning went to the Yaoguang Realm. Could she have been killed by the True Spirit?"

Jiang Wei speculated.

"What are the odds of that? I’m more worried that Shen Long acted and exterminated Junior Sister Ning and the others,"

Lin Feng said gravely.

Even if a True Spirit appeared in the Yaoguang Realm, it was not certain that the True Spirit was the cause of the Mahayana cultivators’ deaths at the Heavenly Demon Palace.

"Send people to investigate the movements of Shen Long, Chu Buyu, and Yuling True Monarch, as well as the situation with that True Spirit. Activate the Sect Protection Array and strengthen our defenses."

Lin Feng ordered.

Jiang Wei and Lin Ming promptly agreed and withdrew.