Ten Thousand Swords Order

"Senior Brother Han, you flatter me. There are always people more capable than you."

Shen Long said modestly.

The True Man Red Flood Dragon shifted his gaze and politely asked, "Junior Brother Shen, you must have consumed quite a few body-tempering elixirs! Do you have any extra Body-Forging Pill? I'd like to buy some from you, and I'll exchange them with my Demon Core."

"Senior Brother Han, I heard you went to the Southern Border Cultivation World? Didn't you manage to obtain any of the unique resources Southern Border Cultivation World?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"Yes, I've obtained some fire-attribute spirit medicine. This 800-year-old Golden Flame Ganoderma is the most precious, and I also have the Inner Core of Third Rank Spirit-Tracking Beast."

As he spoke, the True Man Red Flood Dragon took out a red Jade Box and a white jade box and handed them to Shen Long.

"The Inner Core of Third Rank Spirit-Tracking Beast?"

Shen Long opened the jade box and saw two white Demon Core cores inside.

"The Spirit-Tracking Beast is a unique type of Demon Beast found Southern Border Cultivation World. It is skilled in tracking and counter-tracking, and can lock onto the target's Divine Sense. Unless the target's Divine Sense undergoes a significant change in a short period of time, the Spirit-Tracking Beast can sense the target's presence within a certain range. Several Evil Cultivator tried to kill me to steal my treasure, but I killed them in return, along with their Spirit-Tracking Beast."

"That's what the True Man Red Flood Dragon explained."

"This is the Vajra Bone Tempering Pill; its body-strengthening effect is quite good."

Shen Long took out a Cyan Porcelain Bottle and handed it to the True Man Red Flood Dragon.

"The Vajra Bone Tempering Pill! It seems like a Buddhist elixir."

The True Man Red Flood Dragon took the porcelain bottle and asked curiously.

"I exchanged them with a Buddhist practitioner and consumed quite a few Vajra Bone Tempering Pill. The body-tempering effect was excellent, but I consumed too many and developed a resistance."

Shen Long explained.

True Man Red Flood Dragon suddenly understood and said, "I see, thank you very much, Junior Brother Shen."

They returned to Red Flood Dragon Peak, where they enjoyed tea and conversation.

Upon learning that Shen Long was stuck at a bottleneck, True Man Red Flood Dragon comforted him, saying, "I was stuck at a bottleneck for a hundred years back then. Junior Brother Shen, you are still young. Overcoming this bottleneck won't be difficult. Don't worry too much."

True Man Red Flood Dragon explained in detail his experience in overcoming bottlenecks, as well as the methods he had tried and their effects.

After listening, Shen Long said gratefully, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Han Senior Brother Han. With your kind words, I can overcome this bottleneck soon."

After chatting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long took his leave.

Back at his residence, Shen Long went into a Cultivation Room, took out four Ice Flood Dragon Claws, and began refining this set of treasures.

He had just finished refining this set of treasures when a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and floated in front of him.

Shen Long flicked his finger, and a beam of red light shot out, striking the Sound Transmission Talisman. The Sound Transmission Talisman ignited, and Lin Shan's voice came through. "Uncle-Master Shen, the Sect Master Leader has sent someone to request that you come to Grandmaster Liu's residence. He has something important to discuss with you."

"Important matter!"

She was very tired, paused slightly, and looked confused.

He went outside and saw Lin Shan standing at the door.

"Nephew Lin, when will Senior Brother Sect Master send someone to deliver a message?"

Shen Long asked.

"I just informed you immediately."

Lin Shan said.

Shen Long nodded, stomped his right foot on the ground, and transformed into a streak of Escape Light, disappearing into the void and leaving Golden Roc Peak.

Not long after, he arrived at Liu Zi'an's residence. Just as he was about to send Sound Transmission Talisman, Liu Zi'an's voice rang out. "Nephew Shen, forget the formalities, come in and talk!"

Shen Long responded and strode inside.

After a while, he arrived at a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard. Liu Zi'an and Du Yinyin were sitting in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, while Chen Xiao stood to the side with a solemn expression.

"Disciple pays respects to Uncle-Master Liu and Aunt Du."

Shen Long quickly bowed and spoke.

"Junior Brother Shen, Junior Brother Liu failed to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm and died. One spot among the 9 Prodigies Heroes has become vacant. After discussing it, Uncle-Master Liu and Aunt Du unanimously decided to fill the spot and make you one of the 9 Prodigies. If you cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Core Formation stage, the sect will provide you with a Nascent Soul Spirit Item free of charge."

Chen Xiao spoke slowly.

"Thank you very much, Uncle-Master Liu and Aunt Du."

Shen Long bowed deeply, his expression one of excitement.

Upon being promoted to one of the 9 Prodigies, he will receive more resources for cultivation.

"You found the complete <Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Technique>, which has made many contributions to our sect. You are extremely loyal to our sect, and that is why you were selected."

Liu Zi'an corrected him.

He made Shen Long one of the 9 Prodigies because of Shen Long's contributions and the many things he had done for the Spirit Control Sect.

In this way, both Master Ice Silkworm and Shen Long, master and disciple, are among the 9 Prodigies, which is extremely rare in the history of the Spirit Control Sect.

"Nephew Shen, from now on you will be a key talent cultivated by our Spirit Control Sect. We hope you will continue your efforts and make even greater contributions to our sect. Our sect will not treat you unfairly."

Du Yinyin encouraged him.

"Yes, Aunt Du."

Shen Long readily agreed, then, as if remembering something, said, "Uncle-Master Liu, Aunt Du, I'm stuck at a bottleneck and would like to ask you for advice on how to overcome it."

"We're stuck at a bottleneck! This could be a big or small issue."

Liu Zi'an frowned and said.

He inquired about Shen Long's daily cultivation practices, Shen Long answered truthfully.

"You can choose to fight against Core Formation Cultivator to break through your bottlenecks, or you can travel and explore..."

Before Liu Zi'an could finish speaking, a piercing scream came from Chen Xiao's body.

Chen Xiao frowned, took out a Golden Glowing Dharma Disk, and cast a spell. A respectful male voice rang out. "Master, Senior Lin from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has come to visit, saying he has come to distribute the Ten Thousand Swords Order."

"What? Issuing the Ten Thousand Swords Order?"

Chen Xiao exclaimed in surprise,

The Ten Thousand Swords Sect issued the Ten Thousand Swords Order to other forces, intending to recruit them to fight against the Barbarian Race. It had been over a thousand years since the Ten Thousand Swords Sect last issued the Ten Thousand Swords Order.

"That's right, shall we accept the order?"

The man asked.

"Of course I'll pick him up. Please invite him to the Reception Hall; I'll be there right away."

Chen Xiao gave the instructions.

Refusing to accept the Ten Thousand Swords Order is tantamount to openly opposing the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Throughout history, any force that refuses to accept the Ten Thousand Swords Order has quickly disappeared into the annals of history.

"Yes, Master."

The man agreed.

"The Ten Thousand Swords Order signals the impending war! Nephew Shen, you are welcome to participate in this great battle. This war may be the opportunity for you to overcome your current limitations."

Liu Zi'an said.

"Junior Nephew Chen, go and receive the order first, and find out which force the Ten Thousand Swords Sect wants to recruit us to deal with."

Du Yinyin gave the instructions.

Chen Xiao agreed and left to carry out the order.

"Nephew Shen, you should go back and rest first!"

Liu Zi'an gave the instructions.

Shen Long acknowledged and withdrew.

Upon returning to Golden Roc Peak, he immediately contacted Qian Dafu to inquire about the situation of Ye Yuqing and the others. Qian Dafu truthfully replied that the highest cultivation level among them was only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Ye Yuqing is stuck at a bottleneck and hasn't been able to overcome it yet.

"Among the Core Formation Cultivator seek my alchemy services, are there any whose rewards are particularly valuable?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"Yes, Aunt Chen is offering the Crystal Core of Third Rank Wood Demon as payment, hoping to ask Uncle-Master Shen to refine a batch of Soul Nourishing Pill!"

Qian Dafu said.

"Wood Demon Crystal Core! Soul Nourishing Pill? Contact her immediately and have her come to my residence. I want to talk to her in person."

Shen Long gave the order.

"Yes, Uncle-Master Shen."

Qian Dafu agreed.

After putting away the Communication Disk, Shen Long gave Lin Shan some instructions, then went to a stone pavilion, sat down, and took out tea leaves and teaware to make tea.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Lin Shan led in a White-Skirted Woman with a graceful figure. The White-Skirted Woman listless, and it was obvious that she was injured.

"Junior Brother Shen, I'm so glad to finally see you."

The White-Skirted Woman smiled weakly as she spoke.

"Senior Sister Chen, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

Shen Long gestured for the White-Skirted Woman to sit down and dismissed Lin Shan.

"Everyone says that Junior Brother Shen is an expert in alchemy. I have come here because of his reputation, hoping to purchase some pills from Junior Brother Shen to heal my soul injuries."

The White-Skirted Woman spoke sincerely, taking out a Cyan Jade Box.

"Senior Sister Chen, you're too kind. If we're talking about real names, Senior Sister Chen is the one with the real name."

Shen Long said modestly.

The White-Skirted Woman Chen Tianxue, one of the 9 Prodigies of the Spirit Control Sect. She has been in the Golden Core Realm for over two hundred years and possesses powerful Divine Ability. Her Life-Bound Spirit Beast is a Third Rank Snow Ape, and she is widely known among cultivators as the Fairy Snow Ape.

He took the Cyan Jade Box, opened it, and saw a cyan-gold Crystal Core inside, crystal clear.

He picked up the Crystal Core and could feel a pure fluctuation of wood Spiritual Qi.

"Senior Sister Chen, your soul has been injured? Could you explain in detail what happened?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"My Senior Brother Li and I went to the Immortal Burial Mound to search for treasures. We encountered a Soul -Soul-Devouring Python at the late stage of the Third Rank. I was injured by it, and my Senior Brother Li and the others were killed. Our sect's treasury does not have High-Grade Medicinal Pill to heal soul injuries."

Chen Tianxue explained.

Shen Long suddenly realized and said, "Senior Sister Chen, one Crystal Core isn't enough. You know how precious Soul Pills are."

"I heard that Junior Brother Shen is raising an Iron Tail Scorpion. This is the corpse of a mid-stage Third Rank Amethyst Flying Scorpion, which would be a great tonic for your Iron Tail Scorpion."

Chen Tianxue took out a Cyan Storage Bag and handed it to Shen Long.