Chapter 735: Chapter 735

He found it hard to believe that Wang Teng cultivated the "Flood Dragon Transformation Manual," harnessing Flood Dragon Essence Blood to transform into a flood dragon form to combat enemies, and he even had a complete set of middle-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures. How could he have lost to Shen Long!

According to Murong Shuo’s plan, after Wang Teng defeated Shen Long, he would give them some face by offering some Nine-Colored Divine Mud. He would agree to the marriage, and Chu Buyu would willingly marry Shen Long, thus forming an excellent union.

"Wang Taoist Friend is no small adversary, having severed one of my arms; I almost died," Shen Long said.

There’s wisdom in holding back three points of one’s strength—he had already won, after all. He would give Wang Teng some face.

"Murong Taoist Friend, you surely can’t object now," said Yuling True Monarch meaningfully.

"As a man of my word, since Young Friend Shen has defeated Master Nephew Wang, I agree to this union. I’ve asked Master Nephew Chu, and she is willing to become your dual cultivation partner. However, by doing so, she will no longer be a disciple of the Divine Weapon Sect," Murong Shuo said slowly.

Chu Buyu becoming Shen Long’s dual cultivation partner meant she would now be part of the Qianling Sect, serving its interests from now on.

"In terms of overall strength, our Divine Weapon Sect is far stronger than your Qianling Sect. The fact that she is willing to give up her identity as a disciple of the Divine Weapon Sect to become your dual cultivation partner is beyond my expectations. I hope that Young Friend Shen will treat her well; we of the Divine Weapon Sect are her family," the golden-robed elder said sternly.

"That is natural; I shall never let Fairy Chu down," vowed Shen Long earnestly.

"Murong Taoist Friend, this is the engagement gift," Yuling True Monarch took out a green Storage Bracelet and handed it to Murong Shuo.

Shen Long was surprised; Yuling True Monarch had not mentioned this before.

"A Seventh Order Nine-Colored Ant’s body and Demon Core! A Mysterious Purple Jade Fruit! The beast hide of a Seventh Order Thunder Manta," Murong Shuo’s eyes flashed with surprise.

Shen Long was secretly shocked; that engagement gift was too valuable!

"Junior Brother Shen is a major cultivation prospect of our Qianling Sect. Since we’ve come to propose marriage, naturally we must offer an engagement gift," Yuling True Monarch explained.

The Qianling Sect currently had only six Alchemists capable of concocting supreme-grade Elixirs, and Shen Long was one of them. In addition, he was the direct descendant and disciple of Yuling True Monarch.

"Our family will also prepare a dowry that won’t be shamefully inadequate," said Murong Shuo, speaking formally.

He could tell that Yuling True Monarch valued Shen Long highly. Having accepted such a valuable gift, the Divine Weapon Sect naturally had to provide a dowry. Otherwise, it would seem as if they were coveting the engagement gift.

"Taoist Friend Wu, Young Friend Shen, please stay a few more days. Master Nephew Chu will leave with you," Murong Shuo stated.

Yuling True Monarch and Shen Long agreed. The Baiqiao Mountain Range was very far from the Qianling Sect, and it was unknown how long it would take for Chu Buyu to travel from the Divine Weapon Sect to the Qianling Sect. Departing together and holding the wedding ceremony at the Qianling Sect was most appropriate.

After chatting idly for a while, Murong Shuo and the others took their leave.

"Grandmaster, the engagement gift you’ve given is too precious," Shen Long said gratefully.

"We’ve come all this way to ask for a hand in marriage; we can’t come up short. You are the second disciple of our Spirit Control Sect to ascend to the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, and you are an Alchemist as well. We hope that you will contribute even more to the Qianling Sect in the future," Yuling True Monarch said slowly.

"Yes, I will certainly contribute more to our sect," Shen Long promised wholeheartedly.

The Myriad Wood Mountain Range stretched for tens of thousands of miles, a place where the Wang Family ancestors had lived for generations.

Deep within the mountain range, towering trees were plentiful, and Strange Bugs and Alien Beasts were often seen.

In a vast estate, a woman with exquisite features in a green dress sat calmly within a Stone Pavilion.

Wang Changlei and Wang Changwei stood by her side, reporting to her.

"Your great opportunity was stolen by a Bloodvine Clan Cultivator?" the woman in the green dress frowned.

"Yes, Aunt Yuanlin, we spent a lot of time subduing a Sixth Order Flood Dragon, only to be preempted by the Bloodvine Clan Cultivator," said Wang Changlei with a tone of regret.

"From what we know, Teng Guang and his team seemed to be searching for someone, but who exactly, we’re not sure," Wang Changwei divulged.

"I’ll have our clan members in Qinglian Archipelago check into this matter. You don’t need to concern yourselves with it anymore, this trip wasn’t for nothing at least, we managed to subdue a six-tier Flood Dragon."

Wang Yuanlin instructed.

Wang Changlei and Wang Changwei promised promptly and withdrew.

Wang Yuanlin took out a Law Disk that flickered with spiritual light, inputted a spell, and commanded, "Yi Heng, send a message to our clan members in the Qinglian Archipelago and have them investigate the purpose of Teng Guang and others going there."

"Yes, Ancestor Yuanlin."

A robust male voice responded.

Qianling Sect, a serene estate

Mo Bingbing and Wang Ruobing were sitting in a green Stone Pavilion, discussing something.

"Master Uncle Wu went to Divine Weapon Sect to propose a marriage for Junior Brother Shen?"

Wang Ruobing said with surprise, her face filled with envy.

"Junior Brother Shen is capable of crafting top-quality elixirs and is exceptionally powerful; it’s normal for the master to value him a bit more."

Mo Bingbing explained.

"That’s true, come to think of it, I haven’t seen Master Uncle Wu for many years."

"It’s been many years, and yet Master Nephew Wang, you are still at the same stage."

A gentle male voice rang out.

As soon as the words fell, green escape light flew from the distance and stopped above the estate.

The escape light receded to reveal a Green Giant Lion. Yuling True Monarch, Shen Long, and Chu Buyu were standing on the back of the Green Giant Lion.

Murong Shuo provided Cultivation Resources as a dowry for Chu Buyu, who then left the Baiqiao Mountain Range with Yuling True Monarch and Shen Long.

"Master, you’ve returned so soon?"

Mo Bingbing said with surprise, her face full of joy.

The Green Giant Lion landed on the ground, and the three stepped down from it.

"Disciple pays respect to Master Uncle Wu."

Wang Ruobing stood up, showing reverence.

"Bingbing, let Friend Chu stay with you for now! After the official double cultivation ceremony, she’ll move to Golden Roc Peak."

Yuling True Monarch said.

Mo Bingbing agreed without hesitation.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Shen, Fairy Chu."

Wang Ruobing spoke to offer her congratulations.

"Send out the invitations far and wide. The double cultivation ceremony of Shen Shizhu and Master Nephew Chu must be conducted with grandeur."

Yuling True Monarch ordered.

Mo Bingbing immediately consented.

"Thank you, Grandmaster (Senior Wu)."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu expressed their thanks.

"We are all family, there’s no need for formalities. Friend Chu will stay here for now, Shen Shizhu, you can return to Golden Roc Peak. Just wait to be the groom, and if you want to invite anyone, just tell Bingbing."

Yuling True Monarch instructed.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu agreed, and after some casual conversation, Shen Long departed.

One hour later, a large number of Qianling Sect disciples left the sect, widely distributing invitations.

Shen Long didn’t have many friends in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot and even fewer acquaintances. He sent someone to Big Dipper Pavilion to invite Han Feng, after all, they had fought side by side in The Lower Realm.

Besides that, he also sent someone to the Ni Family with an invitation for Ni Tianting to attend the double cultivation ceremony. As to whether Ni Tianting would be able to come, that he did not know.