Lu Yun

The North Sea Cultivation World, Heaven Beast Island.

In the Heaven Beast Garden, Wang Kun, Xu Qingyun, Mo Wuya, Fairy Xuanbing, Green Lotus Sword Venerable, Huang Ziqi, and True Monarch Taihao sat around Zhang Qing stone table, sipping tea and chatting.

Wang Kun sent someone to inform Mo Wuya and the others that the whereabouts of Spirit Transformation cultivators were unpredictable, and it had taken them several years to contact them.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, what benefit would we gain from destroying the Heaven Origin Race? I have no interest in governing the Heaven Origin Realm; I am only interested in ascension."

Huang Ziqi's tone was indifferent.

Once they reach their level, they have no attachment to the Lower Realm. Crossing realms to fight means battling other Spirit Transformation cultivators to the death, and they might very well perish.

"Fellow Daoist Huang is Rogue Cultivator. Now that you've ascended to the Lingxu Realm, don't you want a powerful backer? Senior Ye of the Big Dipper Pavilion has promised that as long as we destroy the Heaven Origin Race, those who contribute to the ascension to the Lingxu Realm can join the Big Dipper Pavilion."

Xu Qingyun's tone was seductive.

The Spirit Transmutation Realm is the highest realm in the lower realms, but only a mid-level realm in the Lingxu Realm.

"Join the Big Dipper Pavilion!"

Huang Ziqi was somewhat tempted.

"Does Fellow Daoist Huang intend to Rogue Cultivator? The Big Dipper Pavilion has several Body Integration Cultivator with formidable strength, controlling territories equivalent to thousands of the Gan Yang Realm."

Xu Qingyun looked proud.

"I have powerful backers and have no intention of joining the Big Dipper Pavilion. I will not get involved in this matter."

Mo Wuya refused.

As long as he cultivates steadily to the Spirit Transmutation Mid-Stage, he can ascend to the Lingxu Realm. The Ten Thousand Swords Sect also has a powerful backer in the Lingxu Realm, Mo Wuya doesn't need to change allegiance.

"The cultivation resources in the Heaven Origin Realm are abundant. Destroying the Heaven Origin Race would benefit everyone."

Xu Qingyun advised.

"There are benefits, but what about the risks? I don't need to take that risk."

Mo Wuya refused.

"I really want to help Fellow Daoist Xu, but we don't need to get involved and cause trouble."

Wang Kun expressed his strong agreement.

They have powerful backers in the Lingxu Realm, and helping the Big Dipper Pavilion might not bring them much benefit.

Xu Qingyun only talked about the gains, not the risks.

The Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators who came from Rogue Cultivator were willing to help; they didn't want to ascend to the Lingxu Realm and remain Rogue Cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, go back and tell the others what we mean. If you want our help, you should offer us a reward that satisfies us."

Mo Wuya said.

"Alright! I'll go back and discuss this with them first. This matter must not be leaked."

Xu Qingyun said solemnly.

"Of course, we'll keep it a secret."

Wang Kun agreed.

Xu Qingyun nodded, stood up to take his leave, and Wang Kun personally saw him off.

Not long after, Wang Kun returned.

"I don't want to get involved in this mess unless there are enough benefits."

"That's what Fairy Xuanbing said."

Joining the Big Dipper Pavilion is nothing more than a pie in the sky; only what you actually eat is real.

Without any tangible benefits, relying solely on a pie in the sky, do you think they'd fight other Spirit Transformation cultivators to the death? Absolutely not.

"There's no rush. Let's see what price they offer first. If the price is right, we can help. The Realm War is no joke; who knows how many people will die."

Mo Wuya said.

Wang Kun nodded and said, "That's what I meant too. Fellow Daoist Xu is probably here to assess the strength of our Gan Yang Realm."

"It all depends on what price they ask for. They're really underestimating us, trying to make a big promise and expect us to take it."

The Green Lotus Sword Venerable sneered.

Huang Ziqi suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh right, Madam Lu from Medicine King Valley has advanced to the Spirit Transmutation Realm. I'm planning to go and have a chat with Madam Lu. What about you guys?"

"I can't leave, just send a disciple."

Wang Kun said.

Mo Wuya seemed to remember something and said, "Daoist Wang, have you not yet found the murderer who killed my disciple?"

"Not yet. I've already sent more people, but there's still no news. That's why I'm not leaving the North Sea Cultivation World."

Wang Kun said.

"Could it have been done by that fifth-tier Demon Beast? Or is there some other reason?"

"Fairy Xuanbing guessed."

"It's hard to say, there's no evidence, these are all just guesses."

Wang Kun said.

After chatting for half an hour, Mo Wuya and the others left one after another.

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In the East Hua Cultivation World, the Heaven Pill Marketplace was bustling with people.

With the approach of the Spirit Transmutation Ceremony, a large number of high-level cultivators flocked to the Heaven Pill Marketplace Heaven Pill Marketplace, boosting its prosperity.

Shen Long strolled along the wide, clean streets, looking around as he went.

They rushed to Heaven Pill Marketplace to participate in Lu Yun's Spirit Transmutation Ceremony.

Half an hour later, Shen Long arrived at a spacious Bluestone Square where he could see many stalls selling a wide variety of goods.

Shen Long walked around, looking to see if he could find a bargain.

He suddenly quickened his pace and came to a small stall. The stall owner was a young man of medium build wearing a blue shirt, and there were many ores on the stall.

Shen Long's gaze fell on a piece of golden ore, and he asked, "How much are these ores?"

"If you like it, senior, just give me whatever you like."

The young man in the blue robe spoke cautiously.

Shen Long took out a Cyan Storage Bag and tossed it to the young man in the cyan robe, saying, "I'll take these ores."

The young man in the blue robe swept the area with his Divine Sense, and said with a delighted expression, "Deal."

Shen Long packed up his items from the stall, and a respectful female voice rang out. "Senior Shen, it's been a long time."

Shen Long turned his head and saw Mu Weiwei walking towards him.

Mu Weiwei is currently at the Great Perfection the Core Formation stage, only one step away from the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Young friend Mu, it's been a long time."

Shen Long said in a friendly tone.

"Senior Shen, I have collected something of great value. Would it be convenient for you to do so?"

Mu Weiwei said cautiously.

"Is it convenient? Let's find a quiet place to talk!"

Shen Long said.

Mu Weiwei's face lit up with joy, and she personally led the way.

A quarter of an hour later, Shen Long and Mu Weiwei appeared in a quiet Blue-tiled Courtyard.

"Senior Shen, I have collected a piece of Ten Thousand Year Profound Jade; keeping it would be a waste."

Mu Weiwei took out an exquisite Golden Jade Box and handed it to Shen Long.

"Ten Thousand Year Profound Jade!"

Shen Long opened the box lid, and inside was a large piece of white jade, whose temperature dropped rapidly.

"It's such a big piece, what do you want? Just tell me."

Shen Long said.

"This junior wishes to Nascent Soul Spirit Item."

Mu Weiwei looked expectant yet nervous.

Shen Long smiled calmly, took out a Cyan Jade Box, and handed it to Mu Weiwei.

For Shen Long, Nascent Soul Spirit Item was nothing; this Ten Thousand Year Profound Jade could be refined into a Spirit Treasure with some left over.

Mu Weiwei opened the jade box, inside which was a golden oval-shaped pill.

"Thank you very much, Senior Shen."

Mu Weiwei thanked him and put away the pills.

"By the way, do you have any news about the Strange Beast?"

Shen Long asked.

The people of the Listen Wind Pavilion also did not know the origin of the Strange Beast. Shen Long consulted many ancient books that recorded Strange Beast, but found no relevant records.

"No, I have never seen such Strange Beast before."

Mu Weiwei shook her head.

Shen Long took out a red Dharma Disk, cast a spell, and Ye Hongyao's voice rang out. "Fellow Daoist Shen, Aunt Lu wishes to see you."

"Senior Lu wants to see me? Where can I go to see Senior Lu?"

Shen Long asked politely.

"You just need to come to the Hongyao Garden Hongyao Garden; Aunt Lu is there."

Ye Hongyao said.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Shen Long put away the Red Dharma Disk and said, "I have something to attend to. If you have any news about the Strange Beast, notify me immediately."

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Mu Weiwei agreed and personally saw Shen Long off.

A quarter of an hour later, Shen Long appeared at the entrance of a vast manor. The signboard read "Hongyao Garden," and two Core Formation Cultivator guarded the entrance.

Huang Kun strode out and approached Shen Long: "Senior Shen, Grandmaster Lu has been waiting for a long time. Please follow me."

Shen Long nodded and followed Huang Kun into the Hongyao Garden.

After passing through two arched courtyards, they came to a Cyan Bamboo Forest, and not far away stood a Cyan Bamboo Pavilion.

A woman in a golden dress with a graceful figure sat in the bamboo pavilion, without any fluctuation of Law Power emanating from her.

Ye Hongyao and Ye Sen stood to the side, their expressions respectful.

"Junior Shen Long greets Senior Lu."

Shen Long bowed respectfully.

"Your Divine Sense and soul cultivation are quite good, stronger than most Nascent Soul Cultivator."

Lu Yun praised.

Shen Long was startled and looked somewhat nervous.

"Don't be nervous. Nephew Ye has mentioned you to me several times. I'm a little curious about you. You're both Alchemist, so you should exchange ideas more often."

Lu Yun said in a gentle tone.

"Yes, Senior Lu."

Shen Long agreed.

"Nephew Ye, take him away! You juniors can chat slowly."

Lu Yun gave the instructions.

Ye Hongyao responded and left with Shen Long.

"Little Friend Shen is indeed impressive, but whether he can advance to the Spirit Transmutation Realm is another matter."

Lu Yun said.

"After Senior Uncle Qin ascended to the Lingxu Realm, our Medicine King Valley once again produced Spirit Transformation cultivator. With Senior Aunt Lu by our side, our Medicine King Valley has been able to protect us for over a thousand years."

Ye Sen bowed and said.

Hundreds of years ago, Qin Ming, another Spirit Transformation cultivator from Medicine King Valley, cultivated to the Spirit Transmutation Mid-Stage and ascended to the Lingxu Realm.

Before Qin Ming ascended to the Divine Spirit Transformation stage, he left behind the Seven Treasures Glazed Pill for those aiming to reach the Divine Transformation stage. Lu Yun's ability to advance to the Spirit Transmutation Realm was somewhat related to the Seven Treasures Glazed Pill left behind by Qin Ming.

Without consuming large amounts of pills to enhance Law Power, the cultivation speed of Spirit Transformation cultivator is relatively slow. To be on the safe side, cultivators who reach the Spirit Transmutation Mid-Stage will not immediately ascend, but will prepare more contingency plans to prevent unexpected events.

It's not a problem for Lu Yun to stay in the Gan Yang Realm for a thousand years. In that time, Medicine King Valley might produce a new Spirit Transformation cultivator.

Lu Yun nodded and said, "If you can overcome this bottleneck, you have a chance to break through to the Spirit Transmutation Realm."

"This disciple also wishes to overcome this bottleneck."

Ye Sen smiled wryly.

He has been stuck at a bottleneck for over two hundred years, trying various methods such as traveling, hunting demons, and discussing Dao, but he has been unable to break through it.