Chapter 770: Chapter 770

Shen Lin was proficient in wood-based divine abilities, his Dharma Nature was that of a big tree, capable of healing ordinary injuries, while Shen Fu could lock onto an enemy’s Divine Soul.

Some higher-ranking cultivators had mastered the art of creating doppelgangers, making it difficult to distinguish the real from the fake, but Shen Fu could identify them.

The Puppet Shadow Talisman could create a fake body that was identical in aura to the original, but as it was ultimately an inanimate object, Shen Fu could discern the true from the false, which is what made it so formidable.

Massive waves surged to the sky, the sound of explosions was incessant, mixed with the roars of beasts as the sea surface began to freeze.

Shen Long watched them practice. After years of drills, their coordination had become increasingly skilled, strictly adhering to the Combat Code.

Shen Long had compiled a book titled "Combat Code," summarizing the methods by which cultivators hunted Monster Beasts, advising the likes of Shen Peng to take heed to avoid being deceived.

After less than half an hour, the practice concluded.

"We pay our respects to Master."

Shen Peng and the others said in unison, their expressions respectful.

"Your coordination is getting more and more skilled, not bad,"

"Master, are you going to send us out to help?"

Shen Lin asked somewhat excitedly.

"Wait until the Bloodvine Clan attacks again, then it will be your turn to make a move,"

Shen Long said with a smile.

In these past hundred years, many masters had emerged from the Human Clan, attracting the attention of the Bloodvine Clan’s masters, resulting in the fall of many from both sides.

If Shen Long made a move again, the Bloodvine Clan certainly wouldn’t expect it, nor would they be able to dispatch too many masters to deal with Shen Long.

"That’s great, I definitely won’t violate the Combat Code this time,"

Shen Lin said with full confidence.

"Master, I also want to contribute."

"There’s no need for you to take action for now, Shen Lin and his group are enough. There will be a time for you to perform, just focus on cultivating and training,"

Shen Long instructed.

Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? The Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon attracts too much attention; even Unity Cultivators would be covetous.

Shen Jiu agreed somewhat disappointedly.

"Alright, continue your training!"

After saying this, Shen Long left the Myriad Beasts Tower.

He brought out the Qianyang Cauldron and began alchemy.

He was now responsible for refining three types of sixth-rank elixirs. The Wang Family provided the materials, and the elixirs he refined were handed over to Wang Changxian, who converted them into Kind Attribute points exchanged for cultivation resources, with twenty percent reserved for his own use.

The war had persisted for over a hundred years, and the demand for healing pills was huge, especially high-ranking pills that could heal Divine Soul injuries.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu, by selling elixirs and treasures, had exchanged for a vast amount of Cultivation Resources.

Bloodvine City, Bloodvine Garden.

Teng Ying sat in a blue stone pavilion, with Xiao Yue reporting to her.

"The Hua Clan, Giant Spirit Clan, and Tianyuan Tribe have suffered great losses and want to reduce the number of Void Refining Cultivators allocated."

"Hmph, haven’t we suffered great losses as well? When the deadline is reached, whichever tribe is short on manpower will be dealt with,"

Teng Ying instructed.

Xiao Yue agreed and withdrew.

"Considering the time, they should have succeeded by now,"

Teng Ying muttered to herself.

In the Tianxuan Hall, Wang Tianxin sat in the main seat, his gaze grave.

Wu Xuan, Liu Xuan, Chu Feng, and over twenty Unity Cultivators were seated on chairs, their expressions serious.

"Taoist Friend Wang, why have you called so many friends for a meeting? Is there some important news?"

"We have clarified the purpose behind the Bloodvine Clan launching the Great War, they are coveting a Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Blade," Wang Tianxin explained.

"What? Coveting a Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Blade? How did this come to be?"

"Yes! What does the Great War have to do with the Golden Blade?"

"Taoist Friend Wang, don’t beat around the bush, please make things clear."

The cultivators were completely baffled.

"The Bloodvine Clan is searching for an Artifact Refiner, Master Jinqiu, a Unity Cultivator from the Thunder Continent, who possesses a Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Blade. He died on the Green Lotus Continent. Bloodvine Clan cultivators found his Zouhua Cave, which isn’t very far from the Divine Weapon Marketplace,

and Bloodvine Clan cultivators worry that breaking the prohibitions would create too much commotion, possibly alerting other high-level monks. They instigated the Great War mainly to distract us and partly to test our strength," Wang Tianxin said slowly.

"Taoist Friend Wang, has the Golden Blade fallen into the hands of the Bloodvine Clan cultivators?" Wu Xuan asked with furrowed brows.

"A monk from Mount Taibai Sword Sect was passing by the Divine Weapon Marketplace and was drawn to the commotion. He killed two Unity Cultivators and performed a Soul Search on them, thus learning the sequence of events. The two Body Integration Realm cultivators fled with the Golden Blade. We have organized experts to encircle them, hoping to exterminate them completely," Wang Tianxin stated truthfully.

Man’s calculations are no match for fate; the Bloodvine Clan’s plan was quite sound, and had it not been for the passing of a Unity Cultivator from the Mount Taibai Sword Sect, the Bloodvine Clan might have succeeded.

"With a Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure, it will be hard to stop them!" Liu Xuan wondered aloud.

"Possessing one Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure doesn’t make them invincible. A complete set of high-quality Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasures can withstand it. Our Wang Family has already organized experts to besiege them," Wang Tianxin said.

"Taoist Friend Wang, did you gather us just to discuss this matter?" Chu Feng asked curiously.

"Of course not; we need to take the initiative. Teach the Bloodvine Clan a lesson. Unity Cultivators also need to take action. I will personally lead the team, and I ask all of you, friends, to bravely join the fight," Wang Tianxin said gravely.

Until then, they were unaware of the Bloodvine Clan’s strategic intent and were on the defensive; now that they knew it, it was time to be proactive.

"No wonder the Bloodvine Clan didn’t ask the Crystal Clan for help; it turns out they were plotting to obtain a Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure," Li Niying said, her face showing a look of sudden realization.

Only an Eighth Rank Artifact Refiner can create a Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure; even Mahayana Cultivators on the Green Lotus Continent find it difficult to possess one, and the Mahayana Cultivators of the seven major clans mostly make use of Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasures, with the better ones using a complete set of such treasures.

If the Bloodvine Clan gets the Golden Blade, their strength will significantly increase; if the Human Clan gets it, they can enhance their power.

"Every time it’s the Bloodvine Clan attacking, and we’re forced to meet them passively; it’s time we took some initiative as well," Wu Xu agreed deeply.

"Indeed, it’s time to take the initiative. However, Teng Ying’s Divine Skills are not to be underestimated," Chu Feng said, frowning.

"Yes, it’s better to plan carefully for this matter," Han Huang agreed deeply.

"Her divine skills may be significant, but we are not weak either. I will personally deal with Teng Ying; the rest of you will handle the other Unity Cultivators," Wang Tianxin said gravely, assigning tasks to the Unity Cultivators present.

Most of the Unity Cultivators present had no objections; clashing with cultivators of other clans was one thing, but whether they could kill them was another. Even if they couldn’t exterminate the enemy, tying them down for a while counted too.

After a little over an hour, Wang Tianxin announced the end of the meeting. Liu Xuan, Wu Xuan, and others returned to gather their disciples for the decisive battle.

Liu Xuan returned to Qianling Garden and instructed Li Xin to summon others for a meeting.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, Shen Long, Chu Buyu, Li Dong, Yang Tianshan, Wang Ruobing, and more than fifty other Void Refining Cultivators arrived.

He Zixiao, Wu Yingyue, and several other Void Refining Cultivators were severely injured and called back for recuperation. They had brought in a batch of experts from the rear, including Li Dong.

"Taoist Friend Wang is ready to launch a decisive battle, making it clear that all of you must participate. The same goes for other forces. High-level cultivators must join the battle unless they are gravely injured, with Wang Family monks leading the charge," Liu Xuan said.

Upon hearing this, Shen Long, Chu Buyu, and the others exchanged glances.

"Master Aunt Liu, why is the Wang Family suddenly initiating a decisive battle?" Li Dong asked, puzzled.

Liu Xuan briefly explained the situation, as the news had already spread; there was no need for secrecy.

"Master Jinqiu! Supreme Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Blade!" Li Dong exclaimed in surprise.