A Minor Trouble

"What a small world! But you guys have some nerve to come here!"

Shen Long said with a half-smile.

With a flick of his sleeve, a palm-sized Yellow Gourd flew out. He cast a spell into it, and the Yellow Gourd immediately emitted a blinding yellow light, its size increasing dramatically. A large amount of shimmering yellow sand flew out of the Yellow Gourd, condensing into yellow sand blades over ten feet long, which slashed towards Lin Yan and the others.

"A trivial skill!"

A red light shone from Lin Yan's right hand, and he slashed at the void, unleashing a massive Red Blade Light that swept out to meet the attack.

A deafening roar followed, and two bright golden lights illuminated the sky, standing out prominently.

Just as Lin Yan was about to use other methods, a deafening tsunami roared, and a Sky-Supporting Giant Wave hundreds of feet high rushed straight towards them, followed closely by several thick tentacles.

His Divine Sense detected a powerful aura heading straight for them.

"Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast!"

Lin Yan exclaimed in surprise, his eyes filled with terror.

He finally understood why Shen Long had flown towards them; he was using Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast to eliminate them.

Just as Lin Yan and his group of five were about to dodge, a sharp, piercing screech rang out. They all felt dizzy and unsteady, almost falling from mid-air.

By the time they came to their senses, the Sky-Supporting Giant Wave was already upon them.

Lin Yan slashed his right hand towards the void, and a huge Red Blade Light swept out, cleaving the Sky-Supporting Giant Wave in two.

More than a dozen thick blue tentacles shot over. Lin Yan reacted the fastest, slapping a red Talisman on his body. With a flash of red light, a pair of Red Wings several meters long appeared on his back. Upon closer inspection, the Red Wings were ethereal.

Fire Wing Talisman, Third Rank escape technique talisman.

Given that both Chu Buyu and Shen Long possessed teleportation artifacts, Lin Yan specifically spent a large sum of money to bid for a Fire Wing Talisman, intending to use it against Chu Buyu or Shen Long. Unexpectedly, it came in handy.

With a gentle flap of his Red Wings, he vanished in a streak of red light. His tentacles easily pierced through the Body-Protecting Spirit Light of four Core Formation Cultivator, penetrating their bodies and pulling them into the mouth of the Blue Octopus, where they were swallowed whole.

A gust of wind swept through the void dozens of miles away, and Shen Long appeared.

He frowned, and with a gentle flap of his golden wings, he vanished from his spot. Not long after, a ball of crimson light appeared in the void, and Lin Yan materialized.

His brows furrowed. The Fire Wing Talisman would be useless once its power was exhausted, and he had to catch up with Shen Long before its power was depleted.

Lin Yan's Red Wings flapped gently on his back, and he disappeared from the spot.

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Heaven Ghost Island is the General Headquarters of the Heaven Ghost Sect. The island is filled with Yin Qi energy, and the sounds of ghosts wailing and howling can be heard from time to time, accompanied by gusts of cold wind.

In the northwest of the island, there is a Quiet Manor with blue bricks and black tiles. The plaque at the entrance of the manor reads "Heaven Ghost Garden" in three large golden characters.

A plump Black-Skirted Woman and a portly man in a black robe sat in a black stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

"Fellow Daoist Su, we need your help to repair the Heaven Ghost Banner."

The Black-Skirted Woman spoke.

Zhao Xueying, Nascent Soul Middle Stage, is the deputy sect leader of the Heaven Ghost Sect.

"Repair the Heaven Ghost Banner? Your Heaven Ghost Sect is far stronger than our Hundred Ghosts Sect. How can we possibly be of any help?"

The man in the black robe asked, puzzled.

Su Liang, Nascent Soul Early Stage, comes from the Hundred Ghosts Sect of the East Hua Cultivation World.

"We need the Essence Soul of a large number of cultivators to repair the Heaven Ghost Banner. The North Sea Cultivation World is not dominated by us alone. Doing this would not only incur the wrath of both gods and men, but it might also lead to other forces joining forces against us. The Barbarian Race of the East Hua Cultivation World are a good target. Killing Barbarian Race cultivators will not be objected to by other Human Race forces."

Zhao Xueying explained.

The founder of the Hundred Ghosts Sect came from the Heaven Ghost Sect, but that was a long time ago. Over the years, the Hundred Ghosts Sect and the Heaven Ghost Sect have no direct connection and are not subordinate to each other.

"Alright! If it weren't for your help, I would have died on Immortal Fallen Island this time. However, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration."

Su Liang said.

"I'm relieved to hear that. It's a rare opportunity for you to come to the North Sea Cultivation World, so please stay a while longer. If you need anything, just let us know, and we'll do our best to meet your needs."

Zhao Xueying said generously.

"That girl hasn't been caught yet?"

Su Liang asked.

"Not yet. I've already sent people to search for her secretly. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

Zhao Xueying said.

"Alright, it's settled then. I hope you can capture this woman before I return to the East Hua Cultivation World."

Su Liang said.

"We will do our best. May I ask, what did she do to offend Fellow Daoist Su that he cares about her so much?"

Zhao Xueying asked curiously.

Su Liang asked the Heaven Ghost Sect for help in capturing a female cultivator at the Golden Core Realm.

"I'm sorry, this matter involves some of my personal affairs, and I cannot disclose it."

Su Liang refused outright.

"Alright! I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

Zhao Xueying did not press the matter further.

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Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace was bustling with people and vehicles.

A streak of blue Escape Light appeared on the distant horizon, rapidly flying towards Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace.

A flash of blue light appeared, and the blue Escape Light stopped. The Escape Light then dissipated, revealing a flying boat with continuously flowing blue light. Shen Long stood inside the Blue Flying Boat, his face pale.

He repeatedly used Wind Evasion Technique and finally managed to shake off Lin Yan.

We can't stay in the Outer Sea anymore; strictly speaking, we can't stay in the North Sea Cultivation World.

He was lucky this time; if he had encountered a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Three Immortals Sect, he wouldn't have been able to escape at all.

Shen Long plans to return to the East Hua Cultivation World. During this trip, he successfully found the complete <Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Technique> and even killed two Third-Rank Flood Dragon. Before advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, he no longer needs to worry about Blood Flood Dragon Pill.

Shen Long put away the Blue Flying Boat and entered the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace.

He had just returned to the Green Falcon Pavilion when he took out a Communication Disk that was flashing with blue light, cast a spell, Song Yan's urgent voice rang out. "Senior Shen, my parents are in trouble. Could you please lend a hand?"

"What trouble?"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

Song Yan truthfully told him that a Foundation Establishment Cultivator had taken a liking to Song Yan and wanted to become her Dual Cultivation Partner. This man had many wives and concubines and practiced the Yin-Yang replenishment Cultivation Method. Relying on his great-grandfather Loose Immortal Xuanyu, being Core Formation Cultivator, he had harmed many female cultivators without a background.

"Okay, I'll go take a look!"

Shen Long said.

"Thank you so much, Senior Shen. I am deeply grateful. I will do anything you ask of me in the future, even at the cost of my life."

Song Yan expressed her gratitude.

Shen Long cut off all contact and instead contacted Han Chuchu.

Soon, Han Chuchu's voice came through the Communication Disk: "Fellow Daoist Han, there was a gathering a few days ago, but I couldn't reach you, so you missed it again."

"Fairy Han, do you know Loose Immortal Xuanyu?"

Shen Long asked.

"I've heard of him. He's Rogue Cultivator with considerable Divine Ability. What's up? Do you want to get to know him?"

Han Chuchu asked.

"I have some issues with him and would like to ask you to introduce me so I can talk to him face-to-face and clear things up. It's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester."

Shen Long said.

"I'm not familiar with him, but Fellow Daoist Ximen knows him. How about this? You go to Fellow Ximen. If he intervenes, Loose Immortal Xuanyu should give him some face."

Han Chuchu said.

"Alright! I'll contact Fellow Ximen right away."

Shen Long said.

"No need, Fellow Ximen is right beside me. I'll give him the Communication Disk, and you can tell him."

Han Chuchu said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, is your feud really that serious?"

Ximen Hai's voice rang out.

"His descendants have taken a liking to a descendant of one of my old acquaintances."

Shen Long said.

"I see. It's a small matter. He should give me face. How about this? You bring that young friend to the Green Flood Dragon Garden, and I'll invite Loose Immortal Xuanyu here to explain things in person. What do you say?"

Ximen Hai said.

"No problem, thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Ximen."

Shen Long expressed his gratitude.

"It's nothing, Fellow Daoist Shen, there's no need to be so polite."

Ximen Hai said nonchalantly.

Shen Long cut off contact and instead contacted Song Yan, telling her to go directly to Green Flood Dragon Garden.

He put away the Communication Disk and left Green Falcon Pavilion.

He arrived at Green Flood Dragon Garden, where Song Yan had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Senior Shen."

Song Yan bowed respectfully.

"Come inside with me!"

Shen Long waved his hand and led Song Yan into the Green Flood Dragon Garden. Led by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, they arrived at a secluded courtyard. Ximen Hai and a tall, thin old man in white robes sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, while a young man in a blue robe with red lips and white teeth stood to the side.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you've finally arrived! Let me introduce you. This is Fellow Daoist Lin Fellow Daoist Lin, and this is Fellow Daoist Shen."

Ximen Hai said enthusiastically.

"I have long admired Fellow Daoist Lin's name."

Shen Long clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen is too kind. If we're talking about fame, how could I possibly compare to you?"

Loose Immortal Xuanyu gave a wry smile and said modestly.

Ximen Hai had already told him that Shen Long could refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill and had superb alchemy skills.

Loose Immortal Xuanyu naturally didn't want to offend a highly skilled Alchemist, so he agreed to a settlement.

"This must be Fellow Daoist Lin's descendant! Indeed, he is a handsome and talented man."

Shen Long's gaze fell on the young man in the blue robe, and he praised him.

"Senior, you flatter me. I was unaware of the relationship between Fairy Song and you, and I am truly sorry for offending you. Fairy Song, it was all a misunderstanding before, please forgive my rudeness."

The young man in the blue shirt looked nervous.

He had no idea that Song Yan was backed by Shen Long, otherwise he would never have bothered Song Yan.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is too kind. There's no offense whatsoever; it's just a misunderstanding. Fellow Daoist Lin need not take it to heart."

Song Yan said with a smile.

Shen Long's choice to reconcile is the best possible outcome; Shen Long can't protect them forever.