Zhou Clan's Invitation
He arrived at another valley where he could see the Soul-Nourishing Wood, and not far away was a pool filled with Heaven Soul True Water.
Shen Long used some Heaven Soul True Water to water the Soul-Nourishing Wood. Unlike other Spirit Plant, the Soul-Nourishing Wood needs to be watered with Heaven Soul True Water regularly in order to make it grow better.
The True Monarch Seven Stars set up Formation to protect the Soul-Nourishing Wood. The Soul-Nourishing Wood did not wither and die, but its growth was not very good.
Shen Long exited the Ten Thousand Beast Tower, flicked his sleeve, and a burst of light swept across the ground, revealing several Spirit Treasure.
He possessed many Spirit Treasure, including the Green Lotus Bottle, the Ganjin Needle Purple Spider Blade, the Purple Pupil Bead, the Dragon-Slaying Saber, the Li Fire Staff, the Spirit-Hiding Cloak, the Hundred Ghost Scroll, the Ink Skull Shield, the Dry Earth Saber, the Dry Sun Cauldron, and the Dry Sun Seal. Among them, the Dry Earth Saber came from Zhuo Shan, and the Dry Sun Seal belonged to the True Monarch Golden Crow, but ended up in Zhuo Shan's hands.
During this trip to the ruins, Shen Long killed more than ten Nascent Soul Cultivator, obtaining no less than ten million Spirit Stone, as well as several Spirit Treasure, a batch of Millennial Spirit Herb, a batch of refining materials, some fourth-order Demon Core, and so on. It truly lived up to the saying, "A horse won't get fat without night grass, and a person won't get rich without unexpected wealth."
Even selling Fourth-Order Pill, it would take countless years to accumulate this much wealth.
The twelve Spirit Treasure are all single Spirit Treasure, not a Spirit Treasure. Fortunately, Shen Long obtained some materials for refining Spirit Treasure, so he can ask Artifact Refiner to help him refine Spirit Treasure. The fourth-tier Thunder-Guiding Bead and Thunder-Absorbing Bead can be refined into a set of treasures.
Shen Long put away the Spirit Treasure on the ground and sat down to meditate and regulate his breathing.
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Heaven Ghost Island, the General Headquarters of the Heaven Ghost Sect.
In a Quiet Manor, Lin Feng and Su Ying sat around Zhang Qing stone table, their faces grim.
A young man of medium build in a yellow shirt was reporting to them, his expression grave.
"We have contacted the people of the Three Immortals Sect and discovered that the Life Soul Lamp of Senior Qin and the other two members of the Three Immortals Sect have all gone out. Judging from the timeline, they died before Aunt Zhao and the others."
The young man in the yellow shirt reported.
Yue Feng, the Hall Master the Heaven Ghost Sect's Intelligence Hall.
The Life Soul Lamp of Zhao Xueying and the other three went out. The disciples of the Heaven Ghost Sect who were guarding the Life Soul Lamp immediately reported it, which eventually alarmed Yue Feng. Yue Feng immediately contacted the people of the Three Immortals Sect and learned that Qin Biao and the other two had also died. He immediately reported to Lin Feng.
Where did they go?
Lin Feng frowned and asked.
The sudden loss of four Nascent Soul Cultivator severely weakened the Heaven Ghost Sect.
"I heard they discovered a ruin, but the details are unclear. All I know is that they went treasure hunting together, and then Senior Qin and his two companions were killed, followed by the deaths of Aunt Zhao and her three companions."
Yue Feng reported the facts truthfully.
"Senior Sister Zhao used her Ghost-Descending Technique, along with the Hundred Ghost Scroll, to kill Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator. The person who could kill Senior Sister Zhao is no ordinary person; could it be Spirit Transformation cultivator?!"
Su Ying guessed.
"Junior Sister Zhao wouldn't be so foolish as to provoke a Spirit Transformation cultivator. It might be one of the Ten Immortals of the North Sea. They are Rogue Cultivator with considerable strength, and we can't rule out the possibility of a restriction. Nephew Yue, send more people to investigate the cause of Junior Sister Zhao's death. Also, send someone to check on the movements of the two Palace Masters of the Sun and Moon Palace and strengthen our defenses."
Lin Feng gave the instructions.
"Yes, Senior Uncle Lin."
Yue Feng acknowledged the order and left.
"For Junior Sister Zhao to personally lead the team, that ruin must be extraordinary. Could it contain Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure? Or a Spirit Transformation?"
Su Ying looked expectant.
"It's hard to say. Let's wait until Junior Nephew Yue finds out. I'm worried it was done by the Sun and Moon Palace. Junior Sister Zhao killed Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Sun and Moon Palace last time, and they didn't retaliate. That's very strange."
Lin Feng frowned, his face full of confusion.
Sun and Moon Palace and Heaven Ghost Sect are old enemies. Zhao Xueying killed a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Sun and Moon Palace last time, and Sun and Moon Palace did not retaliate, which is very abnormal. Considering the deaths of Zhao Xueying and the other seven, Lin Feng is worried that Sun and Moon Palace was behind it.
"If it's the two palace masters of the Sun and Moon Palace making a move, then it makes sense. They possess Combined Attack Art and have matching Spirit Treasure. Senior Sister Zhao and the others are no match for them."
Su Ying frowned and said.
"Hmph, it really was them. I won't hold back either. The Great Strength Golden-Backed Ape will come in handy."
Lin Feng's face was filled with murderous intent.
If the two palace masters of the Sun and Moon Palace were to kill Zhao Xueying and the others, the nature of the conflict would change; it would be a declaration of war, a fight to the death.
"The two palace masters of the Sun and Moon Palace shouldn't be that stupid. Doing this is tantamount to declaring war on us. Back then, the Nangong Clan and the Seven Killings Sect fought a full-scale war, and both sides suffered heavy casualties and were severely weakened. Other forces then swarmed in and wiped out both of them."
Su Ying analyzed.
Lin Feng nodded. "I hope not! Their Combined Attack Art is indeed powerful, but we are not to be trifled with either."
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Half a year passed quickly.
Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace was bustling with pedestrians and vehicles.
Golden Cicada Pavilion, Cultivation Room.
Shen Long Shen Long cross-legged on a Cattail Mat, his eyes slightly closed, a Red Rosy Clouds enveloping his entire body.
A Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and landed in front of Shen Long.
The Red Rosy Clouds on Shen Long's body dissipated, he opened his eyes, and exhaled a long breath.
He flicked two fingers, and a beam of red light shot out, striking the Sound Transmission Talisman Sound Transmission Talisman. The talisman ignited, transmitting Zhou Yuliang's voice. "Senior Shen, Ancestor Hualong wishes to discuss something with you. Would that be convenient for you?"
"The Zhou Clan!"
Shen Long strode out, opened the door, and saw Zhou Yuliang and a portly old man in a golden robe standing at the door.
"I am Zhou Hualong, and I greet Fellow Daoist Shen."
The old man in the golden robe clasped his hands in greeting, his face beaming.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you're too kind. Let's go inside and talk!"
Shen Long invited them in and closed the door.
Shen Long gestured for Zhou Hualong to sit down, while Zhou Yuliang stood to the side.
"It's been many years. Fellow Daoist Shen has already reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Your cultivation speed is so fast that it truly puts this old man to shame."
Zhou Hualong smiled wryly.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you flatter me. I have consumed quite a few pills to enhance my Law Power."
Shen Long said modestly.
After chatting for a while, Zhou Hualong took out an Invitation that shimmered with yellow light and handed it to Shen Long, saying, "Fellow Daoist Shen, Yuhua has advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, and we are holding a Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony. We cordially invite guests to attend. If you have time, please come to our Zhou Clan for a drink."
"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll definitely come over."
Shen Long accepted the Invitation, then, remembering something, asked, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Zhou, do you have any information about fourth-tier Flood Dragon or their Flood Dragon Essence Blood?"
"No, I can keep an eye out for you, Fellow Daoist Shen. I'll let you know if there's any news."
Zhou Hualong said.
After chatting for more than an hour, Zhou Hualong got up to say goodbye and left with Zhou Yuliang.
Shen Long took out a Communication Disk that was flashing red light, entered a spell, and Song He's voice sounded, "Senior Shen, we have discovered the whereabouts of a fourth-tier Red Fire Flood Dragon."
"Come to the Golden Cicada Pavilion immediately and report to me."
Shen Long gave the order.
"Yes, Senior Shen."
Song He readily agreed.
Shen Long put away the Communication Disk and waited quietly.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Song He and his five companions arrived.
Where did you encounter the Red Fire Flood Dragon? How did you escape?
Shen Long asked, getting straight to the point.
Song He dared not conceal the truth and told him the truth.
While hunting Demon Beast in a certain sea area, they encountered a fourth-tier Red Fire Flood Dragon killing other Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast. They dared not linger and immediately rushed back to report.
"Senior Shen, this is the location where we discovered the Red Fire Flood Dragon."
Song He took out a nautical chart and handed it to Shen Long. The chart had text markings on it.
Shen Long took out a Cyan Storage Bag and tossed it to Song He, saying, "This is a reward for you. I hope you won't inform anyone else. I plan to join forces with other fellow Daoists to kill this dragon."
He certainly didn't need to join forces with other Nascent Soul Cultivator; he was just saying it on purpose. Otherwise, if word got out that Shen Long had single-handedly killed a fourth-tier Flood Dragon, it would definitely arouse others' suspicion.
"Yes, Senior Shen."
Song He and the other five agreed in unison.
Has anything major happened in the Outer Sea recently?
Shen Long asked casually.
"I heard that some ruins have been discovered somewhere, but they collapsed quickly, and I don't know what's inside. By the way, the Heaven Ghost Sect and the Sun and Moon Palace's affiliated forces are fighting each other."
Song He said.
"The Heaven Ghost Sect and the Sun and Moon Palace's affiliated forces are engaged in a major battle? Do you know why?"
Shen Long pressed for an answer.
"I don't know. The Sun and Moon Palace and the Heaven Ghost Sect are old enemies and have always been at odds. In any case, the Sun and Moon Palace and the Heaven Ghost Sect will not fight each other. The Nangong Clan is a prime example."
Song He said.
"Yes! The Sun and Moon Palace and the Heaven Ghost Sect won't fight each other; that would give other forces an opportunity."
Liu Xin echoed.
"I understand, you may all leave!"
Shen Long waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
"A fourth-tier Red Fire Flood Dragon! Perfect timing!"
Shen Long muttered to himself as he left the Golden Cicada Pavilion.
He arrived at the Golden Flood Dragon Hall, walked to the Teleportation Array, and paid a sum of Spirit Stone.
Once all ten people were gathered, the guard cast a spell, and the Teleportation Array emitted a soft spiritual light that enveloped the figures of Shen Long and the other ten. When the light dissipated, they also disappeared.