Chapter 732: Chapter 732

Shen Long took out a Messaging Plate that radiated a ceaseless flow of red light, injected a spell into it, and Mo Bingbing’s voice emerged, "Junior Brother Shen, I’ve heard you’re back. Come to Spirit Control Peak, Master wants to see you."

"Alright, I’ll be right there."

Shen Long agreed, put away the Messaging Plate, and left Golden Roc Peak.

He arrived near a steeply rising Sky-Supporting Peak at whose base stood a hundred-zhang-tall golden stele inscribed with the silver characters "Spirit Control Peak" — this was the residence of Yuling True Monarch.

Shen Long took a deep breath and said, "Disciple Shen Long seeks an audience with Grandmaster."

Most Void Refining Cultivators of the Qianling Sect would call Yuling True Monarch as Master Uncle Wu, but addressing him as Grandmaster was a special exception for disciples of the Spirit Control Sect.

A man’s voice, full of vigor, rang out.

Shen Long responded and flew towards the summit of Spirit Control Peak.

He landed within an expansive estate, in the center of which sat Yuling True Monarch within a green Stone Pavilion, with Mo Bingbing standing by his side.

"Disciple Shen Long pays respects to Grandmaster."

Shen Long bowed, his expression respectful.

For some reason, he felt as though Yuling True Monarch could see right through him.

"Your physical cultivation isn’t bad, Bingbing has told me all about you, you’ve done well. When I ascended to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, I only left behind a Seven-Treasure Glaze Pill, otherwise the Spirit Control Sect wouldn’t have become a mid-sized sect. It’s fortunate that our sect has a disciple like you."

Yuling True Monarch spoke slowly, showing an approving look.

"This is what a disciple should do, yet the Cultivation Resources in The Lower Realm are scarce, and without transporting resources down there, the lineage is bound to break eventually."

Shen Long spoke with some concern.

"The materials for forging the Realm-Breaking Disk are extremely precious, and we’re still missing the core material, the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Stone. The seventh-tier Formations and Talismans of The Lower Realm are very valuable, and I’ve yet to acquire them, otherwise I would have already sent someone down."

Yuling True Monarch explained, his face reflecting a hint of reminiscence.

He had deep feelings for the Qian Yang Realm, always wanting to return there, but his wish had remained unfulfilled.

"The Seven-Orifice Exquisite Stone!"

Shen Long mentally noted the material, an idea surfacing as he said, "Grandmaster, Junior Sister Lin has now advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage. If she progresses to the middle stage of Divinity Transformation, she will definitely ascend from the Ascendant Platform in the Purple Toad Mountains."

"I will personally negotiate with the Nine Flames Sect to take control of the Purple Toad Mountains. The Nine Flames Sect will still grant me some face."

Yuling True Monarch confidently said.

"That’s fantastic, from now on the Soul Transformation Cultivators of the Spirit Control Sect can ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot and land within our Qianling Sect’s territory."

Shen Long’s face showed joy, and as he thought of something, he took out a golden Jade Slip and handed it to Yuling True Monarch, saying, "Grandmaster, I obtained an advanced Shen Hun Gongfa, the ’Mysterious Soul Secret Manual,’ from an ancient Cultivator’s cave. It’s only the first half, and I was thinking of submitting it to the sect."

According to the rules of the Qianling Sect, disciples who submit manuals or spells not only get to access them for free for life but also receive a reward of Kind Attribute, so it’s surely not a loss.

"The ’Mysterious Soul Secret Manual’?"

Yuling True Monarch took the Jade Slip, and after a glance with his Divine Sense, he showed an approving look.

"Though it only contains the methods for cultivating the first six layers, that’s still quite good. What would you like in return? Feel free to speak your wish."

Yuling True Monarch spoke pleasantly.

"Junior Brother Shen, think carefully before you speak. In the history of our sect, there have been less than three disciples who received such treatment."

Mo Bingbing said, smiling.

Shen Long pondered for a moment before saying, "I wish Grandmaster to act on my behalf and propose a marriage at Divine Weapon Sect."

"Propose a marriage at Divine Weapon Sect?"

Yuling True Monarch was taken aback.

"Master, you may not be aware, but Fairy Chu from the Divine Weapon Sect and Taoist Friend Shen are frequently in contact. She hails from the Sun Moon Palace in the Qian Yang Realm and has shared hardships with Junior Brother Shen."

Mo Bingbing explained.

Yuling True Monarch suddenly understood and laughed, "You young man are quite the romantic, not asking for treasures, elixirs, or spirit beasts, but for me to propose marriage on your behalf. No problem, I agree to this. I’m planning to visit the Divine Weapon Sect for some business anyway."

"Thank you so much, Grandmaster. I am deeply grateful."

Shen Long bowed deeply, his expression excited.

The Yuling True Monarch’s intervention in his marriage proposal was a form of recognition, as well as a tremendous honor.

"I’ve just come back, and will set out again in three days. You should go back and rest for now!"

The Yuling True Monarch instructed.

"Yes, disciple obeys." Shen Long promised, turning around and leaving.

The Bloodvine Mountain Range, the ancestral homeland of the Bloodvine Clan.

In a secluded manor, a portly elder in yellow robes sat within a Stone Pavilion, listening as Teng Guang reported to an elder in a blood-colored robe.

"My grandson truly did not acquire the object in the control nexus. The Human Cultivators have deliberately spread rumors, intending to incite the lesser clan’s cultivators to kill me."

Teng Guang said seriously.

"It’s good that you’re back. You’ve been there for hundreds of years and haven’t found Master Jinqiu’s Zouhua Cave. It seems he died elsewhere, or someone else discovered his cave," analyzed the elder in yellow robes.

Teng Lei, at the Initial Integration Stage.

He seemed to think of something and commanded, "Alright, go rest now! Strive to advance to Great Perfection of Void Refinement soon."

Teng Guang acknowledged and withdrew.

In the Baiqiao Mountain Range, a group of Divine Weapon Sect disciples were patrolling, led by a tall young man in a green shirt.

A strange beast roar sounded, followed by a streak of green light appearing in the distant sky, swiftly flying towards them.

The young man in the green shirt said.

Before long, a huge green lion with a pair of red bird wings flew from the distant sky, stopping with a quick flash.

The Green Lion had Yuling True Monarch and Shen Long standing on its head.

"I am Wu Feng from the Qianling Sect. We urgently need to meet with the Sect Leader of the Divine Weapon Sect. Please, young friend, pass on our message," Yuling True Monarch said amiably.

"Honored seniors, please wait a moment. I will send the message immediately," the young man in the green shirt, sensing the strong Spirit Pressure from the Yuling True Monarch, did not dare to delay. He took out a Law Disk shimmering with green light, input a spell, and made several gestures.

After a while, a loud male voice came from the sky, "Taoist Friend Wu honors us with his presence, our Sect welcomes you heartily."

No sooner had the voice faded than a golden rainbow flew from the distant sky and stopped in a flash.

As the Escape Light dissipated, a tall, thin elder in golden robes appeared, his features dignified and eyes carrying an innate authority.

The young man in the green shirt and the others bowed deeply.

"Junior Brother Shen Long, pays respects to Senior Ye," Shen Long said, also bowing deeply.

"You all continue your patrol. Taoist Friend Wu, Young Friend Shen, my Sect Leader brother has invited you. Please come with me," the elder in golden robes spoke and personally led the Yuling True Monarch and Shen Long into the Baiqiao Mountain Range.

As soon as they entered the Baiqiao Mountain Range, a powerful Divine Sense swept over them, revealing a multitude of buildings.

They arrived at a spacious and bright hall where the elder in golden robes invited Yuling True Monarch to sit and engage in casual conversation.

Not long after, a clean-shaven elder in red robes walked in with firm steps, his presence unfathomably deep.