Chapter 731: Chapter 731

Three years had passed by swiftly.

At the Qinglian Marketplace, the doors of Qingmei Pavilion’s practice room opened, and Shen Long walked out with a smile on his face.

He utilized the Six Harmonies Fire Formation to refine True Dragon Pills and Primordial Soul Pills. The first three layers of the Mysterious Soul Secret Manual required the assistance of Primordial Soul Pills, while the True Dragon Pills assisted his cultivation of the Myriad Beasts True Scripture.

The Qinglian True Flame had also engulfed a sixth-tier Spirit Flame and successfully advanced to become a sixth-tier Spirit Flame, greatly increasing the efficiency of his alchemy.

Shen Long went to the main hall and saw a dozen Sound Transmission Talismans.

He checked the contents of each talisman, all of which were from acquaintances, inviting him to gatherings or asking for his help in alchemy.

He took out a red flashing Messaging Plate, input a spell, and said, "Taoist Friend Xue, you want my help in introducing Fairy Xu to you? What has happened?"

"It’s already resolved, Taoist Friend Shen. A good friend of mine sold a piece of millennium-old Cold Flame Bamboo. People from the Four Seas Sect found him, took him away, and then brought him back, saying that a batch of Evil Cultivators had killed several disciples of the Four Seas Sect and these disciples had high-aged Cold Flame Bamboo on them."

Shen Long raised an eyebrow. He had transplanted a batch of Cold Flame Bamboo from the Secret Realm. Were the cultivators of the Four Seas Sect tracking down Evil Cultivators, and the clue was the Cold Flame Bamboo? Was it such a coincidence?

"Yes! It was a false alarm. Oh right, there’s a gathering the day after tomorrow evening. Would you like to attend? Quite a few fellow Daoists will be there," Xue Sheng asked.

"No, I have received orders from my sect, and I must leave the Qinglian Archipelago," Shen Long said.

"Well, then never mind. When the opportunity arises, I will visit the Qianling Sect," Xue Sheng said warmly.

"Alright," Shen Long answered, cutting off the connection and walking out.

He arrived at the Transference Hall and teleported away.

In a secluded estate, Wang Changlei and Wang Changwei sat in a green stone pavilion, deep in conversation.

"According to the divination results, our great opportunity lies within the Secret Realm, and someone has beaten us to it. A mere ordinary sixth-tier Flood Dragon is definitely not the great opportunity," Wang Changlei said with a frown.

If it had been a sixth-tier Flood Dragon with True Dragon Bloodline, then that might have counted as a significant opportunity.

"There’s nothing we can do if someone else seized the great opportunity first. It’s not uncommon. We can only say our luck was bad. Next time we encounter Teng Guang, we must eliminate him," Wang Changwei sighed.

"Since the great opportunity has been seized by others, let’s return to the Mainland. There is no point in staying in the Qinglian Archipelago any longer," Wang Changlei suggested.

Wang Changwei nodded and both of them stood up and left the pavilion.

The Qianling Sect was a gigantic valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, filled with a vast expanse of purple mist. Outside the valley, a golden stone tablet over thirty zhang in height stood with "Purple Scorpion Valley" inscribed in three large characters.

Yuan Rui flew from the distant sky and came to a halt with a flicker as he sent off a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Not long after, the purple mist churned and billowed, and Su Changfeng emerged from it.

"Senior Brother Yuan! It’s been a long time," Su Changfeng greeted with a broad smile.

"I heard that you have also ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, so I came to see you right away. It wasn’t easy!" Yuan Rui said with joy evident on his face.

"Thanks to the Seven-Treasure Glaze Pills left by Master, I was able to easily advance into the Divinity Transformation Stage. Let’s go inside and talk," Su Changfeng gestured invitingly.

"Changfeng, you’ve ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot too?" an excited male voice rang from the sky.

As the voice fell, Shen Long descended from the heavens, landing in front of them.

"Master, you’re back," Su Changfeng exclaimed with surprise and delight upon seeing Shen Long.

Yuan Rui also showed a look of joy and said, "Uncle Shen, you’ve returned."

"There’s no need for such formality among our own, come inside and let’s talk,"

Su Changfeng nodded, inviting Shen Long and Yuan Rui inside. The valley housed a vast estate with pavilions, towers, verandas, and a long waterside walkway.

Shen Long sat down in a green stone pavilion, while Yuan Rui stood by his side. Su Changfeng began to prepare tea.

"Taoist Brother Yuan, we have no outsiders here today, please have a seat!"

Shen Long said warmly, beckoning Yuan Rui to sit.

Now in the late stages of Divinity Transformation, Yuan Rui, as an Ascendant Cultivator reaching the pinnacle of Divinity Transformation, would receive miracle elixirs from the Qianling Sect to aid in his attempt to reach the Refinement Void Phase.

Yuan Rui seated himself. Meanwhile, Su Changfeng made tea and talked about the situation in the Qianyang Realm.

Learning of Ice Silkworm True Person’s passing, Shen Long’s expression turned somber and he asked, "Did you bring Master’s spirit tablet?"

"Master Aunt Lin made a copy, and I brought it with me,"

Su Changfeng replied, retrieving a spirit tablet and handing it to Shen Long.

Shen Long took out a golden incense burner, lit three sticks of sandalwood incense, and placed them in the burner. He knelt and kowtowed three times with resounding knocks.

Ice Silkworm True Person had been very good to Shen Long, and he was always grateful.

Su Changfeng also knelt and kowtowed three times.

"This spirit tablet will be enshrined in my cave dwelling. From now on, all my students and their descendants will pay their respects to Master’s portrait and offer incense to the spirit tablet when they give their salutations,"

Shen Long declared earnestly.

Su Changfeng complied, his demeanor solemn.

Shen Long put away the spirit tablet and sat down again. They then idly chatted over tea.

Two hours later, Shen Long took out a green storage bracelet and handed it to Su Changfeng, saying, "Changfeng, I offer these resources to congratulate you on your ascension to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot. You must cultivate diligently. If you ever encounter any problems with your cultivation, you may ask me at Golden Roc Peak."

Su Changfeng expressed his gratitude and accepted the storage bracelet.

"Taoist Brother Yuan, I give you this top-grade Purple Dazzle Pill as a gift, hoping it will aid you."

Shen Long took out a green jade box and handed it to Yuan Rui.

"Top-grade Purple Dazzle Pill!"

Yuan Rui’s eyes lit up with excitement, thanking Shen Long and taking the green jade box.

After chatting for a bit, Shen Long departed, heading back to Golden Roc Peak.

He called Sun Lin and inquired about the recent events at Golden Roc Peak.

"Uncle Shen, Yang Tianshan, Senior Yang, has advanced to the Void Refinement Phase. A celebration for his advancement was held, but unfortunately, you missed it while you were away,"

"He’s advanced to the Void Refinement Phase? Ask Master Nephew Yang to come here; I have something to discuss with him."

Shen Long instructed.

Sun Lin agreed, took out a Law Disk that flickered with green light, inputted a spell, and made a series of gestures.

Before long, Yang Shenghai arrived; he had advanced into the Divinity Transformation Stage.

"Disciple pays respects to Uncle Shen."

"I heard that Taoist Friend Yang has advanced to the Refinement Void Phase. I was away on a matter and missed his celebration. These two top-grade Purple Apricot Jade Origin Pills are a token of my thoughts; please, hand them over to Taoist Friend Yang for me."

Shen Long took out a green jade box and handed it to Yang Shenghai.

"Top-grade Purple Apricot Jade Origin Pills! Yes, as you command, Uncle Shen."

Yang Shenghai inhaled sharply, his face filled with joy.

Shen Long then handed over a green jade slip to Yang Shenghai, saying, "This contains a list of resources I’m gathering. Have Taoist Friend Yang keep an eye out and notify me immediately if there’s any news."

"Yes, as you command."

Yang Shenghai agreed.

After giving a few more instructions, Shen Long dismissed Yang Shenghai and Sun Lin.