Chapter 739: Chapter 739

"Taoist Friend Ni and Fairy Lin, we are most honored that you are willing to attend mine and Buyu’s dual cultivation ceremony,"

Shen Long said with heartfelt warmth in his voice.

He knew he did not have such a grand reputation, and it must be for the sake of Yuling True Monarch that Ni Tianting had come.

The fact that Yuling True Monarch had personally intervened to propose on Shen Long’s behalf had spread far and wide.

"Taoist Friend Shen, we have obtained some Eight-Winged Soul-eating Centipede eggs from the dwelling of an ancient cultivator. The eggs have been eroded by the Blood Sha for many years and are barely clinging to life. We’ve tried a multitude of methods to hatch them with no success. I wonder if you might have a way,"

Ni Tianting presented a beautifully crafted golden jade box and handed it to Shen Long.

"What? Eight-Winged Soul-eating Centipedes?"

Shen Long exclaimed in surprise.

The Eight-Winged Soul-eating Centipede ranked twenty-first on the Myriad Beasts chart, possessing the Hundred-Headed Insect Bloodline, capable of Divine Soul Attacks and having exceptional escape speed.

"Yes! We have immersed them in various types of Spiritual Liquid without success, and thought that since your Qianling Sect is renowned for insect repelling and control, you might have a way to hatch them. Should you succeed, we will be in great debt to you,"

Ni Tianting said earnestly.

"I’ll give it a try! But I cannot guarantee that I can definitely hatch them,"

Shen Long did not make any absolute promises.

"No problem, Taoist Friend Shen. You’re free to try anything; we’re out of options. It would be best if they can be hatched, but no matter if they can’t,"

Having accepted the task, Shen Long chatted casually for a while before sending Sun Lin to lead them to rest.

Shen Long entered the practice room and made his way into the Myriad Beasts Tower.

Approaching the Spirit Control Pool, he took out twenty-one blood-black eggs from the jade box and placed eight of them into the pool.

He then positioned his hands over the Hundred-Headed Insect pattern and channeled his mana into it.

A dazzling burst of Spiritual Light shone from the Spirit Control Pool. Shen Long withdrew his hands and looked over to see eight one-foot-long Black Centipedes, five females and three males.

The Black Centipedes had four pairs of thin black wings on their backs and relatively long antennae on their heads.

"The Spirit Beast Army gains new members."

Shen Long revealed a pleased expression and took them to the fourth level to be settled by Shen Lang.

Shen Lang placed them on an island which he named Devouring Soul Island.

Shen Long left the Myriad Beasts Tower and sat down to meditate and regulate his breathing.

Within the Yinluo Mountain Range, in a tranquil manor, Zhang Mi was reporting to a corpulent elder in green robes.

"Old Ghost Wu personally intervened on his behalf in seeking a marriage? It seems he places great importance on this young man,"

the green-robed elder analyzed.

Chu Feng, at the Initial Integration Stage.

"Indeed! According to the information from our insider, Shen Long ascended from the Qian Yang realm as a direct disciple of the Yuling True Monarch, a legitimate line of succession. Coupled with his ability to refine top-grade Elixirs, it’s no wonder the Yuling True Monarch values him so highly,"

"He’s merely a Void Refining Cultivator. We’ll talk when he advances to the Integration Realm. Keep an eye out for news on a seventh-tier Absorbing Thunder Pearl or a seventh-tier Nine-Colored Divine Mud,"

"Understood, Master Aunt Chu,"

Zhang Mi agreed wholeheartedly.

At the Qianling Sect, atop Reception Peak, a vast Azure Stone Plaza lay spread out.

Ni Tianting, Lin Yuyuan, Han Feng, Wang Ruobing, Li Tianxue, and other cultivators gathered on the Azure Stone Plaza, with Void Refining Cultivators sitting in front, Soul Transformation Cultivators slightly further back, and Yang Tianshan among them as well.

Shen Long had also invited the Yang Family to the dual cultivation ceremony, and Yang Tianshan personally led a delegation to present congratulations.

Considering the high regard Yuling True Monarch had for Shen Long, Yang Tianshan was even less likely to treat the matter lightly. The Yang Family, having secured such a powerful ally, would naturally not let go.

Less than half an hour later, Su Changfeng announced loudly, "Please welcome Master and Mistress."

As his voice fell, a deafening roar of a dragon resounded from the distant sky; a colossal White Flood Dragon approached swiftly from afar and stopped with a flash.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu were standing on the head of the White Flood Dragon, their expressions solemn.

Ni Tianting and the others rose to their feet, and cultivators below the Void Refinement stage bowed in respectful greeting, saying in unison, "Greetings to Uncle Shen (Senior Shen) and Master Aunt Chu (Senior Chu)."

The white flood dragon descended on the main stage, and Shen Long and Chu Buyu stepped down.

Shen Long picked up the wine pot and poured two cups of spiritual wine.

"Thank you all for hurrying to attend our double cultivation ceremony, we toast to everyone."

Shen Long announced loudly.

After saying this, he and Chu Buyu drained the cups of spiritual wine.

Ni Tianting and others promptly returned the gesture, emptying their cups of spiritual wine.

A loud roar of a beast sounded, and a green giant lion flew from the distant horizon, appearing in the sky above the Azure Stone Plaza, with Yuling True Monarch standing on the head of the green giant lion.

"Greetings, Master Uncle Wu (Senior Wu)."

Shen Long and others promptly paid their respects, their expressions full of reverence.

The disciples of the Qianling Sect looked on with envious faces, as even the Yuling True Monarch had come to attend the double cultivation ceremony.

Yang Tianshan’s eyes shone brightly; it seemed the rumors were true, Yuling True Monarch highly regarded Shen Long and Chu Buyu.

The green giant lion landed near the main stage, and Mo Bingbing quickly poured a cup of spiritual wine and handed it to Yuling True Monarch.

Yuling True Monarch drained the cup of spiritual wine and said with a pleasant demeanor, "Today is your joyous day, I hope you two will be of one heart forever."

"Thank you, Master Uncle Wu."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu spoke in unison, returning the gesture with a toast.

Yuling True Monarch took out two storage bracelets and handed them to Shen Long and Chu Buyu, saying, "Here are some gifts for you, in celebration of your joyous union."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu expressed their thanks and accepted the storage bracelets.

Seeing this, cultivators like Han Feng wore faces full of envy.

As an Ascender himself, Han Feng did not receive this kind of treatment at the Big Dipper Pavilion.

"Alright, you can’t relax with me here. Bingbing, help Shen Shizhu and Master Nephew Chu entertain the guests well."

Yuling True Monarch finished speaking and stepped onto the head of the green giant lion, which then carried him away.

"The Ni Family congratulates Senior Shen and Senior Chu on their joyous union, presenting twenty thousand-year Spiritual Medicines, two mid-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures, and two jars of sixth-grade Spiritual Wine."

"My master, Han Feng of the Big Dipper Pavilion, offers ten thousand-year Spiritual Medicines and some sixth-grade artifact refining materials, wishing the two seniors a lifetime of happiness together."

"The Yang Family congratulates Senior Shen and Senior Chu on being of one heart forever, presenting fifty thousand-year Spiritual Medicines and ten sixth-grade demon cores."

Numerous guests continuously offered congratulations; the Yang Family really went all out.

With great wealth and business, such offerings from the Ni Family were nothing significant.

Shen Long, Chu Buyu, and the guests chatted and laughed as they drank from their cups.

After more than two hours, the banquet ended, and most guests had departed.

Yang Tianshan followed Shen Long and Chu Buyu to Golden Roc Peak, and the three sat down in a green stone pavilion.

"Taoist Friend Shen, you’ve always been collecting spirit beasts with powerful bloodlines. Here are two fifth-grade spirit-seeking mice with Swallowing Heaven Mouse bloodline. Their sense of smell is keen, especially adept at finding heavenly and earthly treasures, particularly Spiritual Medicine. This is just a small token, please don’t look down on it."

Yang Tianshan took out a yellow cloth bag and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long thanked him and accepted the yellow cloth bag.

"Today is your day of great joy, so I won’t disturb you two Taoist friends any longer," said Yang Tianshan with deep meaning before taking his leave.

After seeing off Yang Tianshan, Shen Long and Chu Buyu entered a secret chamber with a green altar set up inside, holding the spirit tablets of Ice Silkworm True Person and Song Lianyue.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu offered incense to their respective masters and spoke in unison, "To the masters above, please accept your disciples’ bow."

Both kneeled simultaneously and kowtowed three times heavily.

"Buyu, from now on, we’re husband and wife," Shen Long said, holding Chu Buyu’s hand gently.

"Where you go, I will follow; may we grow old together with our silken hair entwined," responded Chu Buyu earnestly.

Shen Long scooped Chu Buyu into his arms and said with a smile, "My wife, we still have the most important thing left undone."

Chu Buyu’s cheeks flushed slightly, her arms wrapping around Shen Long’s neck as she leaned into his embrace.

Shen Long carried Chu Buyu into the inner chamber, where clothes flew amiss, and the room was filled with the essence of spring.