Liu Zi'an

The night passed quickly.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Shen Long, Master Ice Silkworm, and Chen Bing got up early and followed the Wang Clan disciples to a steep, Sky-Supporting Peak. At the top of the mountain was a 100,000-mu (approximately 6,667 hectares) Bluestone Square.

A large number of blue wooden tables were placed on the Bluestone Square, and behind each Zhang Qing wooden table was a Cyan Prayer Mat, on Cattail Mat sat.

Fine wines and delicacies were laid out on a blue wooden table, where many cultivators were chatting idly.

Shen Long and Master Ice Silkworm were positioned relatively close to the front, while the high-ranking cultivators from the Shangguan Clan, Medicine King Valley, Zhou Clan, and Five Flames Palace were right next to the Main Platform.

Shen Long and the other Core Formation Cultivator chatted idly, sipping tea and discussing the Dao.

A little over half an hour later, accompanied by a loud bell ringing, someone shouted, "The auspicious time has arrived! Please invite the Old Ancestor!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a large number of begonia petals fell from the sky, and a rainbow bridge appeared. Wang Tianhua appeared on the rainbow bridge, and with a flicker, he appeared in the sky above the Bluestone Square.

"Shrinking the Earth to an Inch! Nascent Soul Late Stage!"

Ye Sen asked in surprise.

Nascent Soul Late Stage can master the great Divine Ability of shrinking the earth to an inch, which is also a major characteristic of cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage.

"It's been many years since we last met. Daoist Wang's cultivation has reached a new level. Congratulations!"

A stout old man in a golden robe praised it.

Zhou Hualong, Nascent Soul Early Stage, comes from the Zhou Clan of the Western Desert Cultivation World world.

Wang Tianhua walked down from the Rainbow Bridge and landed on the Main Platform.

Ye Sen and the other cultivators stood up one after another. Those below the Nascent Soul bowed and said in unison, "Greetings, Senior Wang (Ancestor Tianhua)."

Wang Tianhua smiled slightly and sat down, and the other cultivators followed suit.

"Medicine King Valley wishes Senior Wang a happy birthday and presents him with a bottle of Green Ganoderma Pill and a piece of thousand-year-old Glazed Fire Bamboo."

"The Five Flames Palace presents two fourth-tier Demon Core, a bottle of fourth-tier Sea-Overturning Whale Essence Blood, and a fourth-tier Sea-Overturning Whale hide to congratulate you on your birthday."

"The Shangguan Clan presents a piece of Separation Fire Crystal, a section of Thousand-Year- Separation Fire Bamboo, and ten 800-Year- Separation Fire Ginseng to congratulate Senior Wang on his birthday."

"The Zhou Clan congratulates Senior Wang on his joyous occasion and presents him with one hundred catties of fourth-grade spiritual water Mystic Yin Cold Water, and a box of Earth-Guard Divine Sand."

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The guests presented their congratulatory gifts. Shen Long gave two bottles of Beast Rearing Pill, and Master Ice Silkworm gave a Law Treasure.

After the guests presented their gifts, Wang Tianhua raised his glass and said, "Thank you all for coming to celebrate my birthday. I'd like to propose a toast to everyone."

After saying this, Wang Tianhua finished the drink in his glass.

"Fellow Daoist Wang."

Ye Sen raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"Senior King Jing."

Shen Long and the others raised their glasses and drank the wine in them.

Wang Tianhua chatted with the Nascent Soul Cultivator, while Shen Long and the Core Formation Cultivator chatted about everything under the sun.

Two hours later, the banquet ended, and the guests took their leave one after another.

Master Ice Silkworm bid farewell to Fairy Ice Flood Dragon, left the Wang Clan, and returned to the Spirit Control Sect.

As soon as they returned to the Spirit Control Sect, Chen Xiao contacted Master Ice Silkworm using the Communication Disk.

"Junior Brother Lin, is Junior Brother Shen with you?"

Chen Xiao asked.

"Yes, I'm here! What's up?"

"That's what Master Ice Silkworm said."

"Uncle-Master Liu wants to see him, you should come too!"

Chen Xiao said.

"Okay, we'll be right there."

Master Ice Silkworm agreed and put away the Communication Disk.

"Uncle-Master Liu wants to see me?"

Shen Long was completely bewildered.

As far as he knew, the Spirit Control Sect had three Nascent Soul Cultivator and dozens of Core Formation Cultivator. Why did they want to see him? Was it because he had attracted the Three-Colored Divine Lightning?

"It's probably related to you attracting the Three-Colored Divine Lightning. Uncle-Master Liu a man of few words and smiles, so don't act frivolously and leave a bad impression on him."

"Master Ice Silkworm gave instructions," he said.

"Yes, Master."

Shen Long agreed.

He and Master Ice Silkworm arrived at the entrance of a vast manor, where a plaque bore the three large characters "Heavenly Ape Garden".

Just as Master Ice Silkworm was about to send Sound Transmission Talisman, the door opened, and a Giant Ape with a completely blue body walked out, baring its teeth. It made a gesture of invitation.

"Come in with it!"

A dignified male voice rang out from the Heavenly Ape Garden.

Master Ice Silkworm and Shen Long agreed and followed the Blue Giant Ape into the Heavenly Ape Garden.

Before long, they arrived at a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard.

Inside the courtyard stood a hexagonal stone pavilion, and a tall, thin old man in a green robe sat inside, with Chen Xiao standing beside him.

The old man in the green robe had a square face and large eyes; his gaze was authoritative even without anger.

"Disciple greets Uncle-Master Liu."

Master Ice Silkworm and Shen Long bowed respectfully.

"So you are Shen Long. I heard from Junior Nephew Chen that you attracted Three-Colored Divine Lightning when you broke through to the Golden Core Realm. That's right."

The old man in the green robe fixed his gaze on Shen Long, his voice booming.

Liu Zi'an, Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

"They were all nurtured by the sect and their masters."

Shen Long said modestly.

Liu Zi'an nodded and said, "Your Divine Sense cultivation is quite good, stronger than other early-stage Core Formation cultivators."

"This disciple has taken some elixirs to enhance Divine Sense, and my Divine Sense is slightly stronger than that of cultivators of the same level."

Shen Long explained.

"Cultivate diligently. Our sect will always be your support. I heard you're Alchemist. I happen to have a Five Flames Crystal; I'll give it to you! Nephew Lin, could you help him refine an Alchemy Furnace?"

Liu Zi'an flicked his sleeve, and a red Jade Box flew out, heading towards Shen Long.

"Thank you, Uncle-Master Liu."

Shen Long accepted the red Jade Box with both hands and expressed his gratitude.

"Junior Brother Shen, Five Flames Crystal is a fourth-grade refining material, a superior material for refining Alchemy Furnace and Artifact Refining Furnace. It enhances the effects of alchemy and weapon refining. This material can only be produced in Volcano Cluster that are over a thousand years old, and it is not easy for Nascent Soul Cultivator to obtain it."

Chen Xiao said in an envious tone.

"This disciple will diligently cultivate and do my part for our sect."

Shen Long said in a deep voice.

"Nephew Shen, your ability to summon the Three-Colored Divine Lightning means you are powerful at the Foundation Establishment Realm, but it doesn't guarantee your future. Never slack off in your cultivation, understand?"

Liu Zi'an gave him earnest advice.

"Yes, disciple will keep in mind Uncle-Master Liu's teachings."

Shen Long said seriously.

"Uncle-Master Liu, you're so generous to Shen Long."

Master Ice Silkworm looked on with envy.

"He is your disciple, and you, as his master, also deserve credit. This is the Inner Core of a late-stage Third Rank Green-Eyed Ice Silkworm, which will help your Life Spirit Insect advance."

Liu Zi'an took out a white jade box and handed it to Master Ice Silkworm.

"Thank you, Uncle-Master Liu."

The Master Ice Silkworm's face lit up with joy, and he thanked her repeatedly, accepting the white jade box with both hands.

Liu Zi'an chatted with them for about fifteen minutes before dismissing them.

"Nephew Shen is a promising talent; we should nurture him well."

Liu Zi'an gave the instructions.

"Yes, Uncle-Master Liu."

Chen Xiao agreed, but hesitated before speaking further.

"Just say what you want to say; there are no outsiders here."

Liu Zi'an said.

"Uncle-Master Liu, on our first meeting, you gave Junior Brother Shen a Five Flames Crystal. You value him so much?"

Chen Xiao asked curiously.

"You think I gave him the Five Flames Crystal because he attracted the Three-Colored Divine Lightning? That's certainly one reason, but I value his contributions even more. He performed very well in the Golden Jade Ore Vein, the Mystic Yang Dharma Assembly, and the treasure hunt in the Secret Realm. Without his contributions, I wouldn't have given him the Five Flames Crystal."

Liu Zi'an explained.

Chen Xiao suddenly understood and said, "This disciple understands."

"Our sect has a history of tens of thousands of years and has produced many Core Formation Cultivator. However, fewer than twenty disciples have attracted the Three-Colored Divine Lightning when they broke through to the Golden Core Realm. Most of these people have advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm. I hope that he can advance to the Nascent Soul Realm in the future."

Liu Zi'an spoke slowly.

"I believe Junior Brother Shen will not let Uncle-Master Liu down."

Chen Xiao said with a smile.

"He has just formed his core; he's still a long way from forming his nascent soul. You can go and get back to work!"

Liu Zi'an waved his hand, signaling Chen Xiao to leave.