Secluded Cultivation

In a Quiet Manor in Star-Moon Marketplace, Wang Feng was reporting to Chu Buyu.

"Fellow Daoist Shen is seriously injured?"

Chu Buyu asked in surprise.

"Yes! Many people saw it with their own eyes; he was indeed seriously injured. I heard that he encountered two Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, which is how he managed to escape."

Wang Feng said.

"Two Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators? Do you know their background?"

Chu Buyu pressed for an answer.

"No, Senior Shen didn't say. We're still investigating."

Wang Feng said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen's ability to escape from two fourth-tier Flood Dragon is truly impressive. Keep an eye on news regarding these two Nascent Soul Cultivator."

Chu Buyu gave the instructions.

"Yes, Master Aunt Chu."

Wang Feng agreed.

"By the way, is Fellow Daoist Shen still in Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"No, he teleported back to the Inner Sea, and many cultivators saw it."

Wang Feng said.

Chu Buyu nodded, gave a few instructions, and then dismissed Wang Feng.

The news that Shen Long had been rescued by two Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators spread rapidly, reaching all corners of the Outer Sea.

No one doubted Shen Long's explanation. Even Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator wouldn't dare face Late Fourth Rank Thunder Flood Dragon alone, let alone a mid-stage fourth-order Wind Flood Dragon.

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Heaven Beast Island, Heaven Beast Garden.

Wang Kun, Green Lotus Sword Venerable, True Monarch Taihao, and Fairy Xuanbing sat around Zhang Qing tea table, sipping tea and chatting.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Ye, on subduing a fifth-tier Demon Beast!"

Wang Kun looked on with envy.

"According to the intelligence we have, there is a fifth-tier Fire Qilin Beast in True Monarch Purple Sun's Daoist Field. Strangely, we have searched the Daoist Field but have not found this beast."

"I ask the Green Lotus Sword Venerable in confusion."

He rushed to the Southern Border Cultivation World, entered the Daoist Field of True Monarch Purple Sun, and subdued a Wind-Treading Lion at the early stage of the fifth rank.

"Perhaps it has been subdued by other fellow Daoists. If it escapes from the Daoist Field, it will definitely cause harm to the area. It's impossible that we don't know about it."

True Monarch Taihao guessed.

"That should be it! I just wonder which fellow Daoist subdued the fifth-tier Fire Qilin Beast."

The Fairy Xuanbing looked on with curiosity.

"Perhaps it's Fellow Daoist Fang Dongfang! Or perhaps it's Madam Du."

"I guessed, "the Green Lotus Sword Venerable speculated.

"By the way, did you receive the inheritance of True Monarch Purple Sun?"

Wang Kun asked.

"No, when we arrived, many cultivators had already entered the Daoist Field to search for treasures. After we entered the Daoist Field and searched Daoist Field thoroughly, we couldn't find the inheritance of True Monarch Purple Sun. It's estimated that it was obtained by other cultivators."

"That's what the Green Lotus Sword Venerable said."

Too many cultivators entered the True Monarch Purple Sun's Daoist Field in search of treasures, making it impossible to determine who had obtained the True Monarch Purple Sun's inheritance. Even if the Green Lotus Sword Venerable wanted to investigate, he couldn't keep up, as he had no idea who had entered the Daoist Field.

"That's a real shame. I thought you'd get some fifth-tier pills!"

Wang Kun said in a regretful tone.

"It's not that easy. Based on the information we have, it's highly likely that True Monarch Purple Sun has died and his cultivation has dissipated. As for where he died, that's unclear."

"By the way," said the Green Lotus Sword Venerable, as if remembering something, "Another Large Beast Tide has erupted in the Outer Sea, led by fifth-tier Demon Beast. Do you know why?"

"It might be for the sake of the Seven Rosy Jade Lotus lasts for ten thousand years, but the real reason is unclear."

Wang Kun said.

It's impossible for a fifth-tier Demon Beast to reveal its plan to them, and it's very difficult for Human Race cultivators to know the true intentions of a fifth-tier Demon Beast.

"What level has it reached in its cultivation?"

"Fairy Xuanbing asked curiously."

"At the early stage of the fifth rank, they can speak human language. In recent years, there have been Nascent Soul Cultivator have suddenly disappeared. We suspect that someone is colluding with fifth-rank Demon Beast, and we have already sent people to investigate this matter. Fellow Daoist Mo's disciple may have been killed in the same way."

Wang Kun said.

After chatting for half an hour, the three, including the Green Lotus Sword Venerable, took their leave and departed, while Wang Kun went into seclusion to Secluded Cultivation.

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The East Hua Cultivation World, Qin Kingdom, Spirit Control Sect.

Hundreds of Qi Refining Cultivator gathered in the Founder's Hall, their expressions varied.

Chen Xiao stood in front of them, his expression solemn.

Today is the day the new disciples are formally initiated into the sect. According to the sect rules, we will lead them to kowtow to the Grandmaster.

The Spirit Control Sect is now the largest sect in the Qin Kingdom, wielding considerable influence in more than a dozen surrounding kingdoms. After all, not every force possesses the combat power of Nascent Soul Late Stage.

"From today onwards, you are disciples of our Spirit Control Sect. I hope you will cultivate diligently and go further on your Dao Path."

Chen Xiao's voice was heavy.

"Yes, Master Chen."

All the disciples agreed in unison.

A series of loud dragon roars rang out, nine in a row, each one louder than the last.

Chen Xiao's expression changed drastically. It seemed something serious had happened, otherwise the Startling Dragon Bell wouldn't have struck nine times.

"Junior Nephew Xu, I'm leaving this place to you. You're in charge of settling them in. I have important matters to attend to."

Chen Xiao gave the order and hurriedly left.

He arrived at the Council Hall and saw Yuan Rui, Du Yinyin, Shen Long, Master Ice Silkworm, and Han Yuwei all there.

Shen Long's face was pale, and he looked like he was seriously injured.

"Uncle-Master Yuan, what serious thing has happened?"

Chen Xiao asked nervously.

"Junior Brother Shen is seriously injured and needs high-grade spirit medicine to refine pills for healing. Send someone to acquire such spirit medicine, and once you have them, send them to Junior Brother Shen immediately."

Yuan Rui gave the order, his voice heavy.

Shen Long is a representative figure of the Spirit Control Sect; he absolutely cannot be allowed to get into trouble.

"Yes, Uncle-Master Yuan."

Chen Xiao agreed and left to carry out the order.

"Senior Brother Yuan, I'm fine. There's no need to make a fuss."

Shen Long said.

He never expected that Yuan Rui would react so strongly when she learned that he was seriously injured.

"This is no small matter; it requires a large-scale operation. Just focus on healing! Don't worry about the spirit medicine herbs; we'll send people to collect them."

Yuan Rui said in a deep voice.

"Yes! Just focus on healing."

Master Ice Silkworm echoed.

Seeing this, Shen Long didn't say anything more, agreed, left the Council Hall, and returned to his residence to heal his wounds.

"Senior Brother Yuan, logically speaking, shouldn't we be keeping the news of Shen Long's serious injuries a secret? Our large-scale search for high-grade spirit medicine might lead some to mistakenly believe that something has happened to our Spirit Control Sect."

Master Ice Silkworm expressed his concerns.

"Before Junior Brother Shen returned to the Inner Sea, he inquired everywhere about the two Nascent Soul Cultivator. Many people knew that he was seriously injured, and the news could not be covered up. Moreover, Junior Brother Shen did not object."

Yuan Rui said.

He suspected that Shen Long had killed two fourth-tier Flood Dragon as an excuse to mislead people into thinking that he was not strong.

If he was truly seriously injured, Shen Long didn't need to personally inquire about the whereabouts of the two Nascent Soul Cultivator from the other Nascent Soul Cultivator; he should focus on healing.

Shen Long did this most likely to get these people to act as witnesses and confirm that he was seriously injured.

Shen Long had his reasons for lying, and Yuan Rui didn't need to expose him. Shen Long had been too sharp and ambitious in recent years, so it was good for him to keep a low profile. Yuan Rui planned to help Shen Long by confirming the news that he was seriously injured.

This was just Yuan Rui's guess; since Shen Long had no objections, they decided to do it this way.

Master Ice Silkworm and Han Yuwei nodded, neither of them having any objections.

After chatting for a few minutes, they said goodbye and left.

Golden Roc Peak and Shen Long sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, where Lin Sen was reporting to them.

"I need to go into seclusion to heal my injuries. You can handle anything else that comes up."

Shen Long gave the order.

Healing is a pretense; cultivation is the real purpose.

"Yes, Uncle-Master Shen."

Lin Sen agreed.

Shen Long gave Lin Sen a few instructions and then dismissed him.

He walked into a Cultivation Room, sat down cross-legged, and muttered to himself, "Senior Brother Yuan seems to have seen through my feigned illness, but he didn't expose me, so it seems he approves of my actions."

He took out a Blood Flood Dragon Pill, put it in his mouth, and began to cultivate.