Returning to the Outer Sea

Lu Tianhai nodded and said, "It's alright, but we're stuck at a bottleneck for over a hundred years."

At this point, Lu Tianhai's face was full of worry.

"Overcoming bottlenecks is not easy; there's no set pattern to it."

Shen Long deeply understands this.

He was stuck at a bottleneck for decades, facing life and death several times, before finally breaking through it, which is quite an achievement.

"Yes! Over the years, I have traveled everywhere and sparred with other fellow cultivators, but I still haven't been able to break through this bottleneck."

Lu Tianhai sighed.

"Where there's a will, there's a way."

Han Yilong comforted him, then turned his gaze to Shen Long and said, "I've heard Fellow Daoist Lin mention Fellow Daoist Shen before, and seeing him today, he is indeed a handsome and talented man."

"Fellow Daoist Han flatters me. I am not a handsome man at all; I merely have some knowledge of alchemy."

Shen Long said modestly.

Five people sat around a blue stone table, enjoying tea and discussing philosophy.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Han, Fellow Daoist Lu, Madam Yu, do you know anything about the fourth-tier Flood Dragon Essence Blood?"

Shen Long asked.

"The Essence Blood of a fourth-tier Flood Dragon is extremely rare. Killing a fourth-tier Flood Dragon is incredibly difficult; it's not something an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator can accomplish."

Han Yilong frowned and said.

"Does Fellow Daoist Han know the whereabouts of a fourth-tier Flood Dragon?"

Shen Long pressed for an answer.

Han Yilong nodded and said, "Some time ago, True Monarch Guangyuan and four friends encountered a Wind Flood Dragon at the early stage of the fourth rank in the Spirit-Severing Sea. Apart from True Monarch Guangyuan, the other four Nascent Soul Cultivator were killed by the Wind Flood Dragon."

"A fourth-tier Flood Dragon is so powerful! True Monarch Guangyuan is one of the Ten Immortals of the North Sea, possessing great Divine Ability abilities."

Master Ice Silkworm exclaimed in surprise.

"The Wind Flood Dragon is known for its speed. They couldn't even hit a fourth-tier Wind Flood Dragon, let alone seriously injure Wind Flood Dragon. If it weren't for True Monarch Guangyuan using a secret technique, they would have perished as well."

Han Yilong explained.

"Fellow Daoist Han, your information network is quite impressive! I hadn't heard about this at all."

Yu Ke sighed.

"We only found out because True Monarch Guangyuan happened to run into one of our clansmen. This matter will probably spread quickly, and that fourth-order Wind Flood Dragon should no longer be in the Spirit-Severing Sea."

Han Yilong explained.

"If the Spirit-Severing Qi were to erupt, that Wind Flood Dragon would surely die in the Spirit-Severing Sea."

"Master Ice Silkworm analyzed."

"Let's hope so! Fourth-order Flood Dragon are not to be trifled with. Fellow Daoist Shen, you'd better not try to mess with them. Throughout history, many fellow Daoists have died at the hands of fourth-order Flood Dragon Flood Dragon."

Han Yilong solemnly reminded him.

"Yes! A fourth-tier Flood Dragon is different from other Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast. Its physical body is too abnormal. Even if the five of us join forces, let alone you alone, we wouldn't have much confidence in killing a fourth-tier Flood Dragon."

Lu Tianhai echoed.

Shen Long nodded and said, "I was just asking casually. I know my own limitations. If you have any news about fourth-tier Flood Dragon Essence Blood, please let me know."

Han Yilong and the other two agreed, and Master Ice Silkworm also kept an eye out for Shen Long.

After chatting for more than an hour, Shen Long learned about the major events that had occurred in the North Sea Cultivation World in recent years.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't stay any longer. Fellow Daoist Han, Fellow Daoist Lin, Fellow Daoist Shen, farewell."

Lu Tianhai got up and left, Yu Ke also said goodbye and left.

"Shen Long, I'm planning to return to the East Hua Cultivation World for a period of Secluded Cultivation. Would you like to come back with me?"

"Master Ice Silkworm asked."

His main purpose in coming to the North Sea Cultivation World this time was to hold Dual Cultivation Ceremony with Han Yuwei, giving Han Yuwei a formal title. He planned to return to the East Hua Cultivation World to Secluded Cultivation.

Shen Long shook his head and said, "No, I need to find the Flood Dragon Essence Blood. I'll go back later!"

The North Sea Cultivation World is rich in cultivation resources, and many fourth-order Flood Dragon have appeared there. If Shen Long wants to continue cultivating the <Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Technique>, he must obtain the Flood Dragon Essence Blood.

"Alright! Be careful. This is a fourth-tier Green Wind Peng Demon Core. You can take it!"

Master Ice Silkworm took out a Cyan Jade Box and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long thanked him and accepted the Cyan Jade Box.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long got up to say goodbye and left Golden Gourd Island.

Upon arriving at Purple Coral Marketplace, Shen Long went to the Purple Coral Hall. People were constantly being teleported in and out.

He walked to a Teleportation Array array, paid a sum of Spirit Stone, and after gathering ten people, the guard cast a spell. A dazzling burst of spiritual light shot into the sky, engulfing the figures of Shen Long and his group of ten.

After a slight dizziness, Shen Long found himself in a spacious and brightly lit hall, where a commotion was coming from outside.

Shen Long strode out; the street was bustling with pedestrians and traffic.

Shen Long arrived at the Golden Flood Dragon Pavilion and went straight upstairs.

He went up to the ninth floor and met Ximen Yu.

Upon sensing the powerful spiritual pressure emanating from Shen Long, Ximen Yu quickly stood up, bowed, and said, "Congratulations Senior Shen, on advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm."

"I'd like to purchase two sets of Fourth-Rank Array. Do you have any recommendations for good Formation?"

Shen Long asked.

The Mystic Turtle Array is now unusable, Shen Long plans to purchase two sets of Fourth-Rank Array to assist him in hunting Demon Beast.

He had accumulated a considerable amount of wealth over the years, so purchasing two sets of Fourth-Rank Array was not a difficult task for him.

"This is our shop's Fourth-Rank Array. Senior Shen, please take a look."

Ximen Yu took out a golden Dharma Disk and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long took the Golden Dharma Disk and examined it carefully.

A set of Fourth-Rank Array starts at one million Spirit Stone, and a better one costs two million Spirit Stone.

Shen Long selected two sets of Fourth-Rank Array: the Four Symbols Demon-Locking Array and the Mystic Fire Demon-Burning Array.

"Senior has excellent taste. Both of these Formation are quite good, especially the Four Symbols Four Symbols Demon-Locking Array. All four Formation Flag are Law Treasure, costing 2.3 million Spirit Stone. The main Formation Flag of the Xuanhuo Fen formation is Law Treasure, and the secondary Formation Flag are all Top-Grade Dharma Artifact, costing 1 million Spirit Stone. The total is 3.3 million Spirit Stone."

Ximen Yu said enthusiastically.

A Law Treasure starts at 500,000 Spirit Stone. The main Formation Flag of Fourth-Rank Array is definitely Law Treasure. If the main Formation Flag is Spirit Treasure, the power of the Formation will be greater.

"These two sets of Formation will do. Send someone to fetch them."

Shen Long said that he had killed many Core Formation Cultivator over the years, and the number of Spirit Stone in his Storage Bag was more than three million.

He had previously killed a Nascent Soul Realm Witch Clan cultivator and obtained a considerable amount of wealth.

Ximen Yu responded, took out a blue Communication Disk, entered a spell, and made a series of gestures.

"Please wait a moment, senior. The people below will bring the Formation soon."

Ximen Yu said politely.

"By the way, has anything major happened Outer Sea recently?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"Big news? A fourth-tier Wind Flood Dragon has emerged in the Spirit-Severing Sea, killing several Nascent Soul Cultivator. Oh, and the Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance is offering a hefty reward for the capture of Loose Cultivator Xuanfeng."

Ximen Yu said.

"Loose Cultivator Xuanfeng? What crime has this person committed? The Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance has offered a hefty reward for his capture."

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

"I heard that Loose Cultivator Xuanfeng ambushed and killed a caravan from the Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance, stealing something very important. The specifics are unclear, but the Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance is offering a very generous reward, with no regard for life or death. This is a portrait of Loose Cultivator Xuanfeng."

Ximen Yu took out a Golden Scroll and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long unrolled the scroll, which depicted a tall, thin old man in a green robe.

Shen Long memorized Loose Cultivator Xuanfeng's face and asked, "What's the deal with that Wind Flood Dragon? Doesn't any fellow Daoist want to go and destroy it?"

"It is located in the Spirit-Severing Sea. Due to the Spirit-Severing Qi, many seniors are unwilling to go to the Spirit-Severing Sea. If they encounter an outbreak of Spirit-Severing Qi in the Spirit-Severing Sea, it will be troublesome. The True Monarch Green Flood Dragon, one of the Ten Immortals of the North Sea, died in the Spirit-Severing Sea."

Ximen Yu explained.

"What? The True Monarch Green Flood Dragon died in the Spirit-Severing Sea?"

Shen Long asked in surprise.

He had heard of True Monarch Green Flood Dragon, who was said to have raised a Third Rank Green Flood Dragon with the potential to break through to the Spirit Transmutation Realm, and had not shown his face for hundreds of years.

"This news only came out recently; it's definitely true that True Monarch Green Flood Dragon's Life-Bound Dharma Treasure has appeared at Underground Auction."

Ximen Yu said affirmatively.

"What a pity! I thought he could advance to the Spirit Transmutation Realm!"

Shen Long said in a regretful tone.

"No matter how Divine Ability you are, you're helpless if you touch the Spirit-Severing Qi Spirit-Severing Sea. That's why those Divine Ability seniors are unwilling to go to the Spirit-Severing Sea to kill this dragon when it Wind Flood Dragon there."

Ximen Yu explained.

After chatting for a while, a man of medium build in a blue robe came up, took out a Cyan Storage Bag, and handed it to Ximen Yu.

"Senior Shen, is this what you wanted?"

Ximen Yu handed the Storage Bag to Shen Long.

Shen Long scanned the area with his divine sense, nodded, paid the spirit stones, and left the Golden Dragon Pavilion.

After a short while, he appeared at the entrance of Sun Family Artifact Shop, where Sun Yiyue and Song Sen were greeting customers.

"Senior Shen!"

Sun Yiyue and Song Sen looked excited and quickly walked out.

After many years, they are still in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Congratulations, Senior Shen, on advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm."

A respectful male voice rang out.

As soon as he finished speaking, Song He strode over, his expression respectful.

Over the years, he has done a lot of favors for Sun Yiyue's business, selling Sun Yiyue some second-tier Demon Beast.

Shen Long smiled slightly and said, "Young Friend Song, it's been a long time."

"Senior Shen, may I speak with you in private?"

Song He spoke cautiously, his face full of anticipation.

After many years, Shen Long has entered the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Alright! Lead the way!"

Shen Long agreed, turned to Song Sen, and instructed, "I'll contact you later. Wait for my news."

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Sun Yiyue and Song Sen readily agreed, their expressions respectful.

Shen Long left with Song He, while Sun Yiyue and Song Sen looked excited.

"Manager Song, Madam Song, you actually know Nascent Soul Cultivator? How come I've never heard you mention him before!"

"Yes! When you two achieve great success in the future, don't forget about us."

"Manager Song, Madam Song, please don't hesitate to ask if you need my help."

Many Foundation Establishment Cultivator spoke up, hoping to get closer to Sun Yiyue and Song Sen.