Life-Bound Spirit Bird Advances

Twenty years have passed quickly.

The door to the Cultivation Room opened, and Shen Long and a tall Blue-Shirted Youth robes walked out. The Blue-Shirted Youth only had the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. He was Shen Long's avatar Shen Hai, and cultivated the water-based Cultivation Method, Thousand Waves Formula.

The Thousand Waves Formula came from Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Heaven Ghost Sect. It has twelve levels and was obtained by this person through murder and robbery.

The Thousand Waves Formula possesses considerable Divine Ability, and can provide a significant advantage in combat at sea.

Shen Hai has currently cultivated to the fourth level, and is not far from the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

As the incarnation of Shen Long, Shen Hai has no need to worry about cultivation resources.

Strictly speaking, the avatar is a high-level Puppet. It cannot be separated from the main body for too long, nor can it be too far away from the main body, otherwise it will be impossible to control. All actions of the avatar require Shen Long to give orders.

Simply put, if Shen Long issues an order, his avatar will carry it out. If he doesn't issue an order, the avatar will not think or act independently. If Shen Long dies and his cultivation dissipates, the avatar will also die and his cultivation dissipates. If the avatar is destroyed, Shen Long will not be affected in the slightest.

Shen Long took out a red Communication Disk, cast a spell, and Song Yan's voice rang out. "Senior Shen, what are your orders?"

"Any news about a fourth-tier Flood Dragon? Is there any major event happening in the Outer Sea?"

Shen Long asked.

"There's no news of a fourth-tier Flood Dragon. The Heaven Ghost Sect and the Sun and Moon Palace have started a war, and even Nascent Soul Cultivator have joined the fray. It's said that the Heaven Ghost Sect cultivators tried to assassinate Chu Buyu, but failed. True Monarch Changchun obtained an offensive Spirit Treasure from Immortal Fallen Island and killed two Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators."

Song Yan reported the facts truthfully.

"True Monarch Changchun! What is this person's background?"

Shen Long pressed for an answer.

"This person was originally Rogue Cultivator who made a living by hunting Demon Beast. He was fortunate enough to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm. More than ten years ago, two Nascent Soul Cultivator encountered True Monarch Changchun deep within Immortal Fallen Island. The three fought fiercely, True Monarch Changchun used his Spirit Treasure to kill the two Nascent Soul Cultivator. Other Nascent Soul Cultivator passed by, and the news spread."

Song Yan said.

"Besides that, is there any other news? What's the situation with Master Xuanfeng, who is wanted by the Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance? Has he been captured? Have other forces issued warrants for the arrest of any high-level cultivators?"

Shen Long continued to ask.

Regardless, now that he has obtained the Spirit Treasure, Chu Buyu might spread the news, which could cause trouble for Shen Long.

"The Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance has increased the bounty, but there's still no news of Master Xuanfeng. I haven't heard of any other forces offering high rewards for high-level cultivators. I now have access to important information, and if I hear of any such news, I'll be able to find out."

Song Yan told the truth.

"Go to the Golden Cicada Pavilion now, I have something for you."

Shen Long gave the order, put away the Communication Disk, and strode out, leaving Shen Hai behind.

He arrived at the Golden Cicada Pavilion and strode inside.

Not long after, Song Yan arrived; she was currently in the early stage of Core Formation.

"This junior pays his respects to Senior Shen."

Song Yan bowed respectfully.

Shen Long took out a Cyan Storage Bag and handed it to Song Yan, saying, "There's a Law Treasure and a bottle of Bright Moon Pill inside. I'm giving them to you to congratulate you on advancing to the Golden Core Realm."

"Thank you very much, Senior Shen. Thank you very much, Senior Shen. Thank you very much Senior Shen."

Song Yan thanked her repeatedly and accepted the Storage Bag with both hands.

"Where are your parents? Over the years, they must have accumulated quite a bit of wealth, enough for them to buy Golden Core Spirit Item!"

Shen Long asked.

"They're stuck at a bottleneck, unable to break through it, and their lifespans are running out."

As Song Yan finished speaking, her expression became somewhat sorrowful.

The path to immortality is ruthless; relatives and friends cannot keep up with one's pace, and one can only watch helplessly as relatives and friends pass away.

Shen Long suddenly realized what was going on, chatted for a few minutes, and then let Song Yan leave.

He took out a Red Communication Disk, cast a spell, and Song He's voice rang out. "Senior Shen, what are your orders?"

Are you all alright?

Shen Long asked.

"Thanks to Senior Shen's good fortune, we are all safe and sound."

Song He said respectfully.

Do you have any news about fourth-tier Flood Dragon? Or any news of significant value?

Shen Long asked.

"There's no news about fourth-tier Flood Dragon, but we've heard that the Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance is offering a hefty sum to acquire the Inner Core of a fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast."

Song He said.

"A fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast? You have information about a fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast?"

Shen Long pressed for an answer.

"I heard it appeared in a certain sea area, and some predecessors went to look for it, but they didn't find it."

Song He stated the truth.

"Come to the Golden Cicada Pavilion and give me the sea chart."

Shen Long gave the order.

The Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance's acquisition of the Inner Core of a fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast at a high price must be of great use. Once Shen Long obtains the Inner Core, it will be easier for him to inquire about information from the Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Seven Clouds Merchant Alliance.

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Song He agreed.

Shen Long put away the Communication Disk and waited quietly.

A quarter of an hour later, Song He arrived.

"This is a sea area where fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast have been spotted."

Song He took out a nautical chart and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long inquired about the fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast, Song He answered all his questions without reservation.

"Here's a bottle of Bright Moon Pill for you. Keep an eye out for news about the fourth-tier Flood Dragon."

Shen Long took out a Golden Porcelain Bottle and handed it to Song He.

Song He thanked him repeatedly and accepted the Golden Porcelain Bottle with both hands.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long let Song He leave, and he also left Golden Cicada Pavilion.

Once outside the Marketplace, Shen Long transformed into a streak of Red Escape Light and vanished into the sky.

More than a month later, Shen Long appeared in the sky above a blue sea. A sea breeze was blowing. Not far away was a small island, several tens of miles in size, with flat terrain and sparse vegetation. The high tide could submerge the island.

Shen Long took out the nautical chart and looked at it; the Golden-Eyed Beast had indeed appeared in this area of the sea.

He landed on the island, took out the Formation Flag Formation Disk, and began to set up the array.

After setting up the Formation, Shen Long changed his appearance and took out a Flowerpot Dharma Artifact, inside which was the Monster Luring Grass.

He placed the Monster Luring Grass in the center of the Formation, concealed himself with the help of a treasure, and released the Tree Man, Golden-Winged Fire Ant, and Iron Tail Scorpion, which then burrowed underground and waited quietly.

In less than half an hour, the sponge churned and surged, and three giant red turtles emerged from the sea. They had flame-like patterns on their heads and shells.

Third Rank Flame Turtle!

Each of them let out a roar and transformed into three streaks of Escape Light, flying towards the island.

They had just approached the Monster Luring Grass by fifty feet when a sharp, piercing screech rang out, slowing their pace. Thick, Cyan Vine burst from the ground and entangled the three Flame Turtle.

A piercing whooshing sound rang out as hundreds of Golden Arrow shot towards them.

The three Flame Turtle opened their mouths and each spewed out a stream of flames, which struck the Golden Arrow. It was to no avail; the flames engulfed the Golden Arrow Golden Arrow, leaving it unharmed, and it continued flying towards the Flame Turtle.

They all retracted their heads and limbs into their shells, and the Golden Arrow struck the shells one after another, producing a muffled sound of metal clashing, but the shells remained unharmed.

A horribly grating noise rang out, and the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove appeared, each of its three heads emitting a beam of blue light that landed on the three Flame Turtle.

The Soul-Hooking Forbidden Light is specifically designed to damage the soul. If Core Formation Cultivator or Third-Rank Spirit Beast is struck by this Divine Ability, their soul will suffer severe damage.

The three Flame Turtle trembled and let out a painful roar. The three mini Flame Turtle detached from their bodies and flew out, only to be swallowed by the blue light.

The three Flame Turtle had no obvious wounds on their bodies, but their souls and spirits were completely destroyed, and they perished.

Shen Long appeared, Nine-Headed Ghost Dove transformed into a streak of blue light, flying into a Spirit Beast Bag at his waist. He collected the corpses of the three Flame Turtle and continued to hide.

As time passed, more and more Third-Rank Spirit Beast were attracted by the scent of the Monster Luring Grass. However, as soon as they got within fifty feet of the Monster Luring Grass, they were killed by the Tree Man, Golden-Winged Fire Ant, and Iron Tail Scorpion, and had no chance of obtaining Monster Luring Grass.

Half an hour later, a deafening roar resounded through the sky, the sea surface churned and surged, creating a Sky-Supporting Giant Wave, and a strangely shaped Golden Giant Beast emerged from the sea.

The giant beast has a ram's head, wolf's hooves, dragon horns, and a dragon's tail. Its entire body is covered in Golden Scales, and its eyes are golden.

Golden-Eyed Beast at the early stage of the fourth tier!

The Golden-Eyed Beast sniffed a few times, detecting the unique scent emanating from the Monster Luring Grass, and let out a loud roar.

A sharp bird cry came from high in the sky, and a Li Fire Falcon with a wingspan of ten zhang appeared in the sky. This was a Li Fire Falcon at the early stage of the fourth rank.

The Golden-Eyed Beast transformed into a Golden Escape Light and flew towards the island.

With Li Fire Falcon vanished from its spot.

The Golden-Eyed Beast moved very fast. Thick, Cyan Vine sprouted from the ground and quickly wove together into a huge Cyan Net to protect the Monster Luring Grass.

A gust of hot wind blew by, Li Fire Falcon appeared in the sky above the Cyan Net.

Its two red claws reached down and easily tore the Cyan Net to shreds, but soon, more Cyan Vine grew from the ground to protect the Monster Luring Grass.

The Li Fire Falcon its beak and spewed out a stream of Crimson Flame, which landed on the Cyan Vine Cyan Vine, instantly turning them into nothingness.

Li Fire Falcon's talons slashed down, a massive Red Dragon Claw burst forth from the ground, meeting the Li Fire Falcon.

The Red Dragon Claw collided with the red bird claws, producing a muffled thud. The Li Fire Falcon's claws snapped, emitting a painful cry.

Two thick beams of golden light shot over and struck the Li Fire Falcon accurately, producing two muffled thuds, and some feathers fell off.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Red Dragon Claw claw twisted suddenly and grabbed the body of the Li Fire Falcon. Shen Long emerged from the ground and put away the Monster Luring Grass.

On the other side, thick, Cyan Vine sprouted from the ground and wrapped around the Golden-Eyed Beast's limbs.

With a twist of its massive body, the Golden-Eyed Beast easily severed the Cyan Vine. Just then, four beams of light of different colors burst from the ground and flew into the sky.

Just as the Golden-Eyed Beast was about to dodge, a loud dragon roar resounded through the sky, and a Red Sound Wave wave swept over, instantly reaching the Golden-Eyed Beast.

Undeterred, its eyes blazed with blinding golden light, each shooting out a thick beam of golden light to meet the Red Sound Wave.

The two golden beams were as fragile as paper, shattered by the Red Sound Wave waves. The Red Sound Wave swept across the Golden-Eyed Beast's body, Golden-Eyed Beast let out a loud roar, extremely agitated.

Four different colored light curtains converged into one, transforming into a thick Four-Colored Light Screen that covered most of the island upside down, trapping the Golden-Eyed Beast, Shen Long, and the Li Fire Falcon inside.

Shen Long grabbed the Li Fire Falcon's sharp talons, and it couldn't break free.

It opened its mouth and spewed out a thick stream of Crimson Flame, which landed on Shen Long.

With a deafening roar, the area within a radius of 500 feet centered on Shen Long was transformed into a Crimson Sea of Fire, and the ground showed signs of melting.

With Li Fire Falcon unleashed a torrent of red feathers that transformed into countless sharp red blades that plunged into the sea of fire with a muffled thud, as if these red blades had struck an impenetrable wall.

A deafening dragon's roar resounded, the sea of fire flashed and vanished, and a Red Sound Wave swept out, heading straight for the Li Fire Falcon.

The Li Fire Falcon immediately unleashed a Red Sound Wave to meet the attack, but it instantly dissipated. The Red Sound Wave swept Li Fire Falcon 'Li Fire Falcon body, causing it to tremble, and some red feathers fell from its body.

A dense barrage of Yellow Sand Arrow flew in, striking the Li Fire Falcon one after another with muffled thuds. The Li Fire Falcon's body was covered in wounds, and a large number of its red feathers fell off.

Realizing something was wrong, the Li Fire Falcon flapped its wings, trying to shake off Shen Long.

A tremendous force struck, Li Fire Falcon's body plummeted uncontrollably towards the ground, crashing to the earth.

With a deafening roar, a small mountain was crushed by the Li Fire Falcon's body, billowing smoke and dust.

A Giant Fireball fell from the sky and struck the Li Fire Falcon, emitting a piercing explosion as billowing flames engulfed Li Fire Falcon body.

A long Purple Rainbow shot over and disappeared into the lightning. After circling, the Purple Rainbow flew out from the sea of fire; it was the Purple Spider Blade.

The blade of the Purple Spider Blade was stained with blood; the Li Fire Falcon had perished.

The Golden-Eyed Beast realized something was wrong and began attacking the Four-Colored Light Screen.

It either spewed out Golden Sound Wave, or shot golden light from its eyes, or slammed its massive body into the Four-Colored Light Screen, causing the Four-Colored Light Screen to tremble slightly.

A Giant Fireball descended from the sky, carrying astonishing heat as it hurtled towards the Golden-Eyed Beast. At the same time, the Purple Spider Blade transformed into a long Purple Rainbow, heading straight for the Golden-Eyed Beast.

Shen Long, wielding the Li Fire Staff, attacked the Golden-Eyed Beast.

A loud explosion rang out. At first, the Golden-Eyed Beast was able to dodge, but it was trapped in the Formation and could not escape. After finally dodging the Purple Spider Blade, dense Cyan Vine broke through the ground and wrapped around the Golden-Eyed Beast's limbs.

With a mighty tug, the Golden-Eyed Beast snapped the Cyan Vine instantly, and the Li Fire Staff descended from the sky, striking its head. The Golden-Eyed Beast tilted its head, avoiding the Li Fire Staff, Li Fire Staff. The Golden-Eyed Beast's limbs sank into the ground, and it let out a painful roar.

The Li Fire Staff to its reputation as Spirit Treasure, severely injuring the Golden-Eyed Beast with a single blow.

A ball of crimson light shone above its head, and a gigantic Crimson Flood Dragon appeared above the Golden-Eyed Beast's head.

The Crimson Flood Dragon opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a thick stream of Crimson Flame that landed on the Golden-Eyed Beast- Golden-Eyed Beast, engulfing its body in flames.

The Crimson Flood Dragon's tail suddenly swept out, striking the Golden-Eyed Beast like a long red whip.

The earth shook violently, and the Golden-Eyed Beast's body sank into the ground. The Crimson Flood Dragon's claws slammed into the Golden-Eyed Beast Golden-Eyed Beast, pressing it into the ground. Blood gushed from the Golden-Eyed Beast's body, and it let out a series of pitiful howls, struggling violently. Although it was quite large, it was still much smaller than the Crimson Flood Dragon.

The Crimson Flood Dragon raised its right claw and slammed it hard onto the head of the Golden-Eyed Beast. Cracks appeared in the ground, the Golden-Eyed Beast's head sank deep into the ground, and a large number of Golden Scales fell off its body.

The Purple Spider Blade flew towards the Golden-Eyed Beast, striking its head and successfully severing it.

With a flash of red light, the Crimson Flood Dragon transformed into Shen Long's appearance. He then summoned a Cyan Jade Bottle and collected the Essence Soul of the Golden-Eyed Beast and the Li Fire Falcon.

He seemed to sense something, and slapped the golden Spirit Beast Bag at his waist. The Golden-Winged Wind Peng flew out from it, letting out a sharp, piercing cry. Its wings flapped incessantly, and a deafening thunderclap echoed from the sky. A huge Thunder Cloud appeared high in the sky, Thunder Cloud and surging, revealing a large number of lightning snakes. The dense cluster of lightning snakes was enough to make one's scalp tingle.

"Aiming for the fourth tier!"

Shen Long was overjoyed. He quickly collected the corpses of the Golden-Eyed Beast and the Li Fire Falcon, dispelled the Formation, and flew away to a distance.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the Golden-Winged Wind Peng emitted a loud bird song, its gaze fixed on the Thunder Cloud high in the sky.

Thunder Cloud surged and rolled like a rising tide, and a thick silver lightning bolt struck down, like a silver lightning spear slicing through the void, accurately hitting the Golden-Winged Wind Peng.

Silver lightning engulfed the figure of the Golden-Winged Wind Peng, and waves of energy surged forth.

Soon, the second Lightning Tribulation struck, followed by a third, a fourth...

Lightning flashed and Lightning Tribulation struck down.

Shen Long stood on a low earthen slope, gazing at the Golden-Winged Wind Peng, his expression solemn.

All told, the Golden-Winged Wind Peng has been in the late Third Rank for over a hundred years, having consumed four Wind-Attribute Fourth-Order Demon Core and a Millennium Green Wind Grass. It should be time for it to break through to the fourth rank.

Before it could take human form, it could only rely on its Divine Ability and physical body to withstand the attacks.

Bolts of Lightning Tribulation struck down, blindingly bright and accompanied by rolling shockwaves.

After the thirty-fourth Lightning Tribulation strike, the Thunder Cloud churned and surged, revealing arcs of blue, green, and green electricity.

"Three-Colored Divine Lightning!"

Shen Long exclaimed in surprise, "Generally speaking, when Spirit Bird breaks through to the fourth rank, it rarely attracts special lightning power. Even if it does, it is mostly Two-Colored Divine Lightning."

The Spirit Control Sect has a history of tens of thousands of years and has cultivated many fourth-order Spirit Bird. None of the Spirit Bird have attracted Three-Colored Divine Lightning when they try to break through to the fourth order.

The Three-Colored Lightning Cloud churned and surged, and a thick bolt of tricolored lightning struck down. The lightning was even more dazzling, and the powerful shockwave crushed a large amount of rubble, creating billowing smoke and dust.

A hint of worry appeared in Shen Long's eyes. It seemed that the Golden-Winged Wind Peng's bloodline had improved, otherwise the Lightning Tribulation wouldn't have been so terrifying.

After the Three-Colored Lightning Cloud churned violently, a gigantic Three-Colored Lightning Python appeared, exuding an aura of world-destroying power.

The Three-Colored Lightning Python swooped down from the sky, heading straight for the Golden-Winged Wind Peng.

A whooshing sound rang out, and a Cyan Tornado over a hundred feet high swept out, heading straight for the Three-Colored Lightning Python.

The Three-Colored Lightning Python collided with the Cyan Tornado, which instantly exploded, transforming into hundreds of Giant Wind Blade that struck the Three-Colored Lightning Python one after another.

A deafening roar erupted, followed by a blinding burst of tri-colored lightning that shot into the sky, strikingly visible.

After a while, a clear and loud bird song rang out, and a gust of wind blew past Shen Long.

The Golden-Winged Wind Peng appeared before Shen Long, its body covered in blood, with many feathers fallen off, revealing glimpses of white bones. It exuded an astonishing aura, having successfully advanced to the fourth rank.

"You've advanced to the fourth rank, not bad."

Shen Long gave a thumbs-up.

The Golden-Winged Wind Peng flapped its wings, emitting a sharp bird cry, as if telling Shen Long that it had advanced to the fourth rank.

Shen Long took out an Eight-Century-Old Green Wind Grass, fed it to the Golden-Winged Wind Peng, and put it back into his Spirit Beast Bag.

With the advancement of his Life-Bound Spirit Bird, Shen Long's Law Power improved significantly, saving him decades of arduous cultivation. The difference between the decades of arduous Nascent Soul Cultivator and the decades of arduous cultivation of Core Formation Cultivator is like heaven and earth.

Shen Long put away the Formation Disk, stomped his right foot on the ground, and transformed into a streak of Red Escape Light, leaving the place.