Chapter 733: Chapter 733

The red-robed elder clasped his fists as he spoke, his voice booming.

He made his way to the main seat and sat down with a smile on his face.

"Taoist Friend Murong, I’ve heard that you’re very skilled in artifact refining. I would like to ask you to help repair a treasure," said Yuling True Monarch as he spoke and took out a large drum, its surface inlaid with a life-like golden flood dragon and emanating astonishing spiritual energy fluctuations.

Upon closer inspection, there were some fine cracks visible on the surface of the golden drum.

A superior-grade, Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Flood Dragon Drum!

After examining the Golden Flood Dragon Drum carefully, Murong Shuo asked, "Taoist Friend Wu, could you explain the function of this treasure?"

"Sonic attack. I used this treasure to kill a cultivator in the initial stage of Unity from a heterodox clan," Yuling True Monarch replied truthfully.

"The repair is not difficult, but if you want me to lend a hand, let’s see what you’re willing to offer. I’m not so free," Murong Shuo said with a meaningful tone.

After all, he was the Sect Leader of the Divine Weapon Sect, not someone who would repair treasures for others willingly.

The Yuling True Monarch retrieved a beautifully crafted golden jade box and handed it to Murong Shuo, saying, "This is Nine-Colored Divine Mud, excreted by a Rank-7 Nine-Colored Ant. It shares a mysterious similarity to the Rank-7 Absorbing Thunder Pearl. If Taoist Friend Murong would help repair this treasure, this Nine-Colored Divine Mud is yours."

"Nine-Colored Divine Mud!"

Murong Shuo and the golden-robed elder’s expressions tightened, their gazes turning fervent.

Murong Shuo opened the jade box, and a faint multicolored spiritual light surged out. After verifying its contents, he nodded and said, "No problem, it’s a small matter. I can repair this treasure for Taoist Friend Wu."

"Taoist Friend Murong, I have another small request," Yuling True Monarch began.

Murong Shuo smiled slightly and said, "Please speak, Taoist Friend Wu."

"I would like to propose marriage on behalf of Shen Shizhu to your sect’s Chu Buyu, with whom he has mutual affection. I wonder if Taoist Friend Wu could grant them this favor," Yuling True Monarch said.

Chu Buyu was now a disciple of the Divine Weapon Sect. Since she was not an heir of the sect, she could marry out, and typically, the marriage of a regular disciple did not require the consent of the sect leader of the Divine Weapon Sect.

Yuling True Monarch personally making a marriage proposal would naturally require the consent of the Divine Weapon Sect leader, as it signified recognition.

"A marriage proposal?"

Murong Shuo was slightly taken aback. After giving it some thought, he said, "Taoist Friend Wu, Shen Shizhu, you both have had a long journey. Please stay with us for now, and we shall discuss this matter at length."

"Very well," Yuling True Monarch agreed.

"Senior Brother Ye, please arrange accommodations for them," Murong Shuo instructed.

The golden-robed elder agreed and led the Yuling True Monarch and Shen Long away.

Murong Shuo took out a red light-flashing Law Disk, entered a spell into it, and made some gestures.

After a while, the characters "Sun Moon Garden" appeared on the Law Disk.

He put away the disk and left the place.

In the Qinglian Archipelago, Qinglian Marketplace, Cloud Sea Garden,

Xu Yingying, Xu Xu, and Lin Tao were seated within a cyan Stone Pavilion, discussing something.

"Taoist Friend Shen has left the Qinglian Marketplace? I wanted to meet him," said Lin Tao with a touch of regret, having long heard of Shen Long and always wanting to meet him in person but never finding the opportunity.

"I heard he was ordered to return to the sect. It’s not surprising since the focus of Qianling Sect’s development is the Mainland," explained Xu Yingying.

"If it’s fated, we will meet again," Lin Tao said earnestly.

"According to our investigation, Teng Guang and his group came to the Qinglian Archipelago to search for Master Jinqiu’s Zouhua Cave. I’ve never heard of such a person on the Green Lotus Continent," continued Xu Yingying.

Xu Xu expressed his confusion.

The Haixi Clan cultivators helped search for Master Jinqiu’s Zouhua Cave, but they did not know the origins of Master Jinqiu. The Human Cultivators had killed some of the Haixi Clan cultivators, so the information they had was limited.

"I guess this person comes from somewhere else, most likely from the Thunder Continent. For the Bloodvine Clan to value him so highly, Master Jinqiu must have something extraordinary about him," analyzed Xu Yingying.

"This matter has been handed over to the Information Hall. Anyway, our Four Seas Sect regularly organizes trade caravans to the Thunder Continent. It is only a matter of time before we clarify Master Jinqiu’s situation," Lin Tao said.

"Speaking of which, there are rumors that Master Qingyang has arrived on the Green Lotus Continent, but to this day, no one has discovered his whereabouts. Could it be that Master Qingyang was killed by heterodox cultivators?" Xu Yingying queried with doubt.

"Let’s hope he hasn’t fallen into the hands of the heterodox cultivators! I’m also very curious about what secrets Master Qingyang holds, which caused the Ni Family to send people to search for him," Lin Tao said with a face full of curiosity.

In the Baiqiao Mountain Range, a secluded manor.

Yuling True Monarch sat in a green stone pavilion with a set of exquisite tea utensils placed in front of her on a green stone table, while Shen Long stood by, his expression respectful.

Yuling True Monarch inquired about the Qian Yang Realm, and Shen Long answered truthfully.

From Yuling True Monarch’s words, Shen Long could feel a strong sense of homesickness from her.

"Grandmaster, why is the Divine Weapon Sect taking so long to consider? They wouldn’t refuse, would they?" Shen Long asked with some worry.

They had arrived at the Divine Weapon Sect half a month ago, and the Sect’s cultivators had not visited them, as if they had forgotten about their presence.

"Friend Chu is not a descendant of the Divine Weapon Sect. Her marrying you won’t cause any loss to them. I believe they will agree," Yuling True Monarch analyzed.

Shen Long took out a Messaging Plate that flickered with red light and input a spell. A dignified male voice sounded, "Young Friend Shen, we are outside the Qianling Garden."

"Senior Ye, I’ll be right there," Shen Long said earnestly, pocketed the Messaging Plate, and walked out.

Before long, Shen Long returned with three men. In addition to Murong Shuo and the golden-robed elder, there was also a red-robed man with a bear-like build.

"Taoist Friend Wu, Taoist Friend Ye, what have you considered about Shen Shizhu’s marriage?" Yuling True Monarch asked directly.

"If it were an ordinary disciple, I would have agreed, but Master Nephew Chu is an Ascendant Cultivator. Taoist Friend Wu should know the value of Ascendant Cultivators. They are the focus of cultivation in any sect," Murong Shuo said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Yuling True Monarch raised her eyebrows, "Does that mean there is no room for negotiation?"

Murong Shuo’s tone changed as he smiled and said, "That’s not necessarily the case. I’ve heard that Young Friend Shen is physically strong. If he can defeat Master Nephew Wang, I will agree to this marriage."

He had already asked Chu Buyu, and she was willing to become dual cultivation partners with Shen Long, but Murong Shuo did not want to let her go that easily. It wasn’t because of Chu Buyu’s status as an Ascender.

Chu Buyu was only a Void Refining Cultivator, and with more than two thousand Void Refining Cultivators in the Divine Weapon Sect, they truly could do without Chu Buyu.

If Yuling True Monarch’s dowry was enough, Murong Shuo was also willing to facilitate this marriage. What was more important, he wanted to let others know that to marry a disciple of the Divine Weapon Sect, one needed true skill.

"I am Wang Teng. Taoist Friend Shen, please enlighten me," the red-robed man said in a loud voice.

Wang Teng was a Middle Stage Void Refining Cultivator and practiced Body Cultivation.

The news of Shen Long’s dominance at the Ni Family had already spread.

Yuling True Monarch looked at Shen Long, who nodded, "I would also like to spar with Taoist Friend Wang."

"Good, then let loose and do your best in the spar with Young Friend Wang," Yuling True Monarch said.

"This isn’t a place for combat trials. Let’s enter the Qianlin Map for our spar," said Murong Shuo as he took out a scroll that was continuously flowing with green light. This was a medium-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure and also a Cave Heaven Treasure with its own space.

Wang Teng’s body burst into red light as he flew into the Qianlin Map, followed closely by Shen Long.

Yuling True Monarch and the others sat in the stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting casually, quietly waiting.