Joy at Obtaining a New Spirit Bird

The Demon Bird pattern flashed with a blinding blue light, emitted a noisy screech, and its wings flapped slightly.

A blinding spiritual light shone from the Spirit Control Pool, and Shen Long's Law Power rapidly drained away.

He turned his head to look at the Spirit Control Pool, and only withdrew his palm after the spiritual light dissipated.

A piercingly loud noise rang out, and a blue Dove Bird shrouded in black mist flew out of the Spirit Control Pool. The blue Dove Bird had emerald green eyes, a short beak, a long tail, and a crimson fleshy crest on its head, as bright as blood.

"Ghost Dove!"

Shen Long was overjoyed.

The Ghost Dove is born in a filthy place. This bird is skilled in the secret art of Soul Hook, which can harm enemies invisibly. It feeds on demons and monsters.

The Ghost Dove let out an extremely unpleasant cacophony, flapping its wings as it swooped down on Shen Long.

Shen Long let out a noisy bird-like chirping, Beast Language, as he imitated the call of the Ghost Dove.

The Ghost Dove circled uncertainly high in the sky. Shen Long took out a small black grass and threw it into the air.

The Ghost Dove opened its mouth and inhaled sharply, sending a small black blade of grass flying into its mouth, which it swallowed.

Shen Long kept chirping like a bird. After feeding the Ghost Dove five fifty-year-old Mysterious Yin Grass, the Ghost Dove flew down in front of him and nuzzled Shen Long's body with its head.

Knowing how to Beast Language makes it quite convenient to communicate with newly hatched Spirit Beast Spirit Bird.

Shen Long easily placed the restriction, took out the Demon-Testing Mirror, and cast a spell. The Demon-Testing Mirror emitted a golden light that landed on the Ghost Dove.

The Demon-Testing Mirror emitted a piercing shriek and shook violently.

"Bloodline Purity has reached level three!"

Shen Long was overjoyed.

When the Golden-Winged Wind Peng first hatched, its Bloodline Purity was also three. This Ghost Dove's Bloodline Purity is also three, which is a very high starting point.

Shen Long thought of something, took out the Five-Colored Jade Ganoderma Fruit, and fed it to the Ghost Dove.

"I hope you can mutate too."

Shen Long muttered to himself.

The Ghost Dove made a noisy sound, flapped its wings lightly, and took flight on the First Floor of the Spirit Control Tower.

It took about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea for it to fall into the Spirit Control Pool.

Shen Long exited the Spirit Control Tower, took out two Storage Bag, shook them with the openings facing down, and after two beams of light swept past, a large pile of things appeared on the ground.

He picked up a Jade Slip and immersed his Divine Sense into it.

A short while later, Shen Long finished reviewing the contents of all the Jade Slip.

The contents of the Jade Slip are mostly related to the North Sea Cultivation World. One of the Jade Slip mentions the True Monarch Hundred Ghosts, who was a True Monarch Hundred Ghosts Nascent Soul Cultivator who was active more than a thousand years ago.

A Jade Slip records a ghost Cultivation Method called the "Hundred Ghosts Canon," which is the main cultivation Cultivation Method of the True Monarch Hundred Ghosts.

In addition, there is a map of the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven.

Shen Long carefully examined the map and saw the words "Hundred Ghosts" written in a certain place. It seemed that the cultivators of the Heaven Ghost Sect had entered the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven to search for treasure.

"The Spirit Bird of the Ghost Dove may have been found in the cave of the True Monarch Hundred Ghosts."

Shen Long guessed.

Unfortunately, a Nascent Soul Realm stage Ghost Creature approached, forcing him to leave and preventing him from continuing the fight to the death with the Heaven Ghost Sect cultivators.

Shen Long sorted and put away the items on the ground, then sat down cross-legged and began meditating to regulate his breathing.

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A secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard, inside which stands a three-story Cyan Pavilion and a Cyan Stone Pavilion.

A burly man in a golden robe and a portly Purple-Robed Elder sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

"They won't let us off easily this time since we failed to get that thing."

The burly man in the golden robe sighed, his face full of worry.

"What can we do? If Nascent Soul Cultivator starts bidding, how can we possibly compete? Without us, it's inconvenient for them to do their work. At most, they can scold us a few times. But if they kill us, where will they find help?"

The Purple-Robed Elder said nonchalantly.

"Let's hope so! This trip wasn't a complete waste. Handing over a drop of the Ten Thousand Poison Paste is a small achievement."

"That's what the burly man in the golden robe said."

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A day passed quickly. Shen Long was meditating and adjusting his breathing in the secret room when a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and landed in front of him.

He opened his eyes, flicked two fingers, and a beam of red light shot out, striking the Sound Transmission Talisman. The Sound Transmission Talisman ignited, and Xu Yang's voice came through. "Junior Brother Shen, there's a gathering later, with quite a few Core Formation Cultivator attending. Do you want to go?"

"A gathering of Core Formation Cultivator?"

Shen Long talked to himself and walked out.

Xu Yang stood at the door with a smile on his face.

"Senior Brother Xu, who are the fellow Daoists attending this gathering?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"It's hard to say. There are disciples of the Shangguan Clan and also Rogue Cultivator. Are you interested?"

Xu Yang asked.

Shen Long nodded and said, "If you're interested, I'll go with Senior Brother Xu!"

"Alright, let's go then! Shangguan Daoist Shangguan has heard about your achievements and has been wanting to meet you. This gathering was also initiated by him."

Xu Yang smiled and left the residence with Shen Long.

A quarter of an hour later, they appeared at the entrance of a vast manor. Above the entrance hung a golden plaque with the three silver characters "Golden Cicada Garden" written in a flamboyant style. Two Foundation Establishment Cultivator stood guard at the entrance.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Shen, are you here for the gathering too?"

A somewhat surprised male voice rang out.

Shen Long turned his head and saw Chu Shan walking towards him.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, what a coincidence!"

Shen Long greeted him with a smile.

"Junior Brother Shen, do you know Fellow Daoist Chu?"

Xu Yang was slightly taken aback.

"Daoist Xu, is this the Fellow Daoist Shen you keep mentioning?"

Chu Shan asked in surprise.

"Yes! I didn't expect that Junior Brother Shen knew you."

Xu Yang said, his face full of confusion.

Isn't this Shen Long's first time in the Southern Border Cultivation World? I've never heard Shen Long mention Chu Shan.

"I am an old acquaintance of Fellow Daoist Chu's disciple; we met once at the Five Poisons Marketplace."

Shen Long explained.

Xu Yang suddenly realized what was going on and said with a smile, "Let's go in together!"

They walked together into the Golden Cicada Garden, and the guards did not stop them.

After passing through three arched courtyards, they arrived at a Cyan Bamboo Forest. Inside the forest was a Cyan Bamboo Pavilion, where a dozen or so Core Formation Cultivator sat, sipping tea and chatting.

"Daoist Xu, Fellow Daoist Chu, you've finally arrived."

A burly man in a gold shirt greeted them in a loud voice.

His gaze fell on Shen Long, and he said with a smile, "This must be Fellow Daoist Shen! I am Shangguan Yunfei. I've heard that Fellow Daoist Shen is also Body Cultivator. Would Fellow Daoist Shen be interested in a sparring match?"

"A friendly spar?"

Shen Long was slightly taken aback.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please don't misunderstand. My cousin is fond of fighting. Whenever he encounters a fellow Daoist with great Divine Ability, he can't help but spar with them."

A shapely young woman in a red dress began to explain.

The girl in the red dress had exquisite features and skin as white as snow, with five Spirit Beast Bag tied around her waist.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, how about we settle this with a contest of physical strength, deciding the victor in one move?"

Shangguan Yunfei was eager to try, his face full of anticipation.

"Right here?"

Shen Long was slightly taken aback.

"I have prepared the Formation; it will not damage the Golden Cicada Garden."

Shangguan Yunfei took out a Formation Disk that shimmered with yellow light and explained.

"Alright, let's decide the outcome with one move."

Shen Long agreed.

Shangguan Yunfei's face lit up with joy, and he leaped to an open space.

Shen Long also flew down to an open area, ten zhang away from Shangguan Yunfei.

Shangguan Yunfei cast several spells into the yellow Formation Disk, and an earth-yellow light screen appeared, trapping him and Shen Long inside.

Shangguan Yunfei's body shone with golden light, and crackling sounds emanated from his bones. Nine golden python phantoms appeared on his body, constantly moving around.

"Nine-Turn Golden Python Technique!"

Shen Long's expression hardened; he had long heard of the Shangguan Clan's body-forging Cultivation Method.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, I won't hold back, and neither will you."

After Shangguan Yunfei finished speaking, his right fist emitted a bright golden light, and Golden Scales grew out, heading straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long showed no fear. He stepped forward, causing the ground to tremble slightly. His right fist emitted a dazzling red light and sprouted numerous Red Dragon Scales as he charged forward.

The two fists collided, unleashing a powerful shockwave. Shangguan Yunfei staggered back two steps, while Shen Long remained completely still.

A powerful shockwave cracked the ground, billowing smoke and dust, and the Yellow Light Screen twisted and deformed.

Seeing this, Xu Yang was not surprised, but Chu Shan and the others were shocked.

"No wonder Fellow Daoist Shen was able to annihilate Barbarian Race of the same level. I admire you."

Shangguan Yunfei laughed heartily, his face full of admiration, and then dispelled the Formation.

"Shangguan Daoist Shangguan flatters me. I have consumed many body-strengthening elixirs and medicines, so my physical body is only slightly stronger."

Shen Long humbly explained that he hadn't used his full strength, otherwise Shangguan Yunfei would have taken two steps back.

They sat down in the bamboo pavilion. The girl in the red dress picked up the teapot and poured a cup of Spirit Tea for Shen Long and the other two, saying, "I am Shangguan Yunyu. I have heard that Fellow Daoist Shen is also Alchemist and can refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Shen for some guidance."

"Shangguan flatter me, Fairy Shangguan. I have only learned a little bit."

Shen Long said modestly.

"Fellow Daoist Shen is too modest. I had already heard that Medicine King Valley held the Medicine King Assembly, and you achieved an excellent eighth place in the alchemy competition."

Shangguan Yunfei said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Chu Shan and the others were shocked once again; they had not expected Shen Long's alchemy skills to be so high.

"My name is Lu Xin, and I greet Fellow Daoist Shen."

A burly man in a golden shirt clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.

"My name is Xu Tong."

An Purple-Robed Elder, gave his name.

The cultivators introduced themselves and chatted over tea.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, I've heard you've slain several Barbarian Race cultivators. Could you tell me about their Barbarian Race Divine Ability and methods? I haven't been to the East Hua Cultivation World yet."

Shangguan Yunfei said politely.

"Didn't Senior Brother Xu tell Fellow Shangguan about the Divine Ability of the Barbarian Race cultivators?"

Shen Long was slightly taken aback.

"I did say that, but I'm not as powerful as Junior Brother Shen, who dares to fight Barbarian Race cultivators one-on-one."

Xu Yang explained.

Shen Long suddenly understood and briefly explained the Divine Ability and methods of the Barbarian Race cultivators. Shangguan Yunfei asked a question, and Shen Long answered in detail.

Upon learning that Shen Long had killed a Witch Clan cultivator, Lu Xin's face showed surprise. He said, "Fortunately Fellow Daoist Shen quickly killed the Witch Clan cultivator, otherwise the Witch Clan cultivator might have used curses against you."