Chapter 789: Chapter 789

An expanse of boundless azure ocean lay beneath them as the Green Whirl Treasure Ship zoomed across the sky at high speed, with Shen Long, Chu Buyu, and over a hundred other cultivators standing on the deck, their expressions varied.

They had been at sea for nearly half a month now, and so far, the journey had been safe and uneventful.

A thick curtain of green light enveloped the entire Green Whirl Treasure Ship, protecting the cultivators on board.

The Seven-Orifice Banner radiated blinding spiritual light, and the Seven-Orifice Worms on its surface seemed to come to life, emitting a piercing shriek, five long and two short.

"This is bad; two seventh-rank Monster Beasts are coming," Qi Yu’s eyebrows knitted in concern.

The ocean churned and surged, giving rise to towering waves, while hundreds of zhang-long blue water spears materialized in the sky, blotting out the sun and setting one’s scalp tingling at the sight.

"Seventh-rank Monster Beasts have found us; they’re using nature’s spiritual energy to attack us," Yao Fugui stated nervously.

Hundreds of dense blue water spears descended like an overwhelming force, a grand sight to behold.

"Child’s play," came a disdainful male voice.

Thousands of zhang-long crimson fire spears appeared in the void, meeting the onslaught head-on.

A thunderous, earth-shattering sound rang out as the crimson fire spears smashed through the incoming blue water spears and then bore toward the towering waves.

With rumbling explosions, the crimson fire spears shattered the waves after waves, unleashing vast swathes of white mist that enshrouded thousands of li around.

The Green Whirl Treasure Ship burst forth with a dazzling green light, transforming into a lingering shadow before disappearing.

Half an hour later, the Green Whirl Treasure Ship reappeared over a golden sea. On closer inspection, one could see numerous golden jellyfish swarming together, reflecting bursts of golden light under the sun’s rays.

These jellyfish were not of high rank, and Qi Yu paid them no mind.

"Be careful, this is an illusion technique," Shen Long warned loudly.

"Sixth-rank benthic clams dare to show off in front of me," an icy male voice cut in.

The moment these words were spoken, a thousand-zhang-long scarlet hand materialized from the void fluctuations, slapping down onto the ocean’s surface.

An ear-drumming explosion ensued, followed by the appearance of a large plume of white mist.

Instead of jellyfish, a gigantic blue clam several thousand zhang in size now sat in their place. Its shell was shattered, its flesh bore signs of scorching, and it showed no signs of life.

"A late-stage sixth-rank benthic clam! Its illusion technique was so powerful that it even fooled the Seven-Orifice Worm," Yao Fugui exclaimed in surprise.

"It must be proficient in stealth techniques, after all, the Seven-Orifice Worm is only a spirit soul and not a living creature," Shen Long analyzed, impressed by the divine skills of the Unity cultivators on the Green Whirl Treasure Ship who had dispatched the Hollow Phasing late-stage clam with a single strike.

A miniature clam flew out from within the flesh of the giant clam and before it got far, it was enveloped by a green gourd and sucked inside by Qi Yu.

"Taoist Friend Shen has good skills to have seen through the illusion with just a glance," Qi Yu said, clearly impressed.

Shen Long simply smiled lightly and replied, "Even if I hadn’t mentioned it, Madam Qi would’ve noticed it."

Chu Buyu used two pieces of Illusion-Breaking Rock to refine two medium-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasures, the Illusion-Breaking Pearls, and she and Shen Long each had one. Even if Shen Mei used the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox Dharma Nature to cast illusion techniques, it was difficult to affect them.

Qi Yu smiled faintly without saying much and collected the dead clam.

The Seven-Orifice Banner blazed intensely once again as the Seven-Orifice Worm let out a piercing shriek, five long and two short.

"More seventh-rank Monster Beasts!" Yao Fugui exclaimed in surprise.

Qi Yu’s expression darkened, and then a hearty male voice boomed, "We come from the Shadow Continent. Considering that we are all from the Human Clan, I hope the friends of the Green Whirl Alliance can give us a lift."

Upon hearing these words, Qi Yu’s expression softened.

A green rainbow and a white rainbow appeared in the distant sky. With a flash, they stopped, revealing a tall young man in green robes and a voluptuous woman in a white dress.

Both were at the initial stages of Unity, and their sleeves bore a White Tiger emblem.

"What is your relationship with the Lu Family?" asked a man’s voice, full of vigor.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Wu Bin appeared on the deck without any warning.

"We indeed come from the Lu Family of White Tiger Valley. I am Lu Qingqiao, and this is my wife, Chen Xuemei. Our Lu Family has done business with your Green Whirl Alliance in earlier years,"

said the young man in green politely.

Wu Bin frowned deeply. Generally, merchant ships would not allow unknown Unity Cultivators to board.

Ordinary lie detection methods were of no use against Unity Cultivators, so he had no way of determining whether the other party was telling the truth or not.

Lu Qingqiao’s mouth moved slightly a few times, clearly transmitting a message. A flash of surprise passed through Wu Bin’s eyes as he spoke with a pleasant face, "So you’re Taoist Friend Lu and Fairy Chen. Then we can give you a lift!"

With a pinch of a spell, the green light screen on the surface of the Green Whirl Treasure Ship dispersed.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Wu."

Lu Qingqiao expressed his gratitude, landing on the deck with Chen Xuemei.

"Qi Yu, give the two Taoist friends a superior cabin, and make sure they’re not slighted."

Qi Yu readily agreed, personally arranging the cabin for them.

Wu Bin looked toward Shen Long and praised, "Young Friend Shen is indeed a disciple valued by Taoist Friend Wu. He truly has real skills."

"Senior Wu knows Master Uncle Wu?"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"I’ve met Taoist Friend Wu a few times and had dealings with him,"

explained Wu Bin as he walked away with large strides.

Before long, the Green Whirl Treasure Ship radiated blinding green light, turning into a remnant shadow and disappearing.

On the Green Lotus Continent, Qianling Sect.

In Spirt Control Garden, Yuling True Monarch and a burly man with a large frame wearing yellow robes sat in a green Stone Pavilion, enjoying tea and a casual conversation.

"I didn’t expect that as soon as I emerged from seclusion, our sect has gained another Unity Cultivator."

Yuling True Monarch said with a full-faced smile.

"Senior Brother Wu advancing into the late stage of Unity is the true cause for celebration,"

expressed the man in yellow with an admiring look on his face.

Qin Han, the newly promoted Unity Cultivator of Qianling Sect.

"I was stuck at a bottleneck for many years but finally cleared it and advanced to the late stage. Here, Junior Brother Qin, take this Mysterious Purple Jade Fruit. I obtained it from a dangerous place on Thunder Continent, and I’ve already consumed one,"

Yuling True Monarch took out a beautifully crafted green jade box and passed it to Qin Han.

"The Mysterious Purple Jade Fruit!"

Surprised and elated, Qin Han thanked him and accepted the jade box.

"It is very difficult for Unity Cultivators to advance even a minor realm. Some fellow Taoists remain stuck at their bottleneck for tens of thousands of years, consuming their entire lifespans without resolving it. Consuming this Mysterious Purple Jade Fruit will allow you to extend your lifespan by ten thousand years,"

Yuling True Monarch said slowly.

"If my Life-Bound Spirit Beast can advance to the seventh rank, that should save a significant chunk of time spent on grueling cultivation,"

Qin Han said, his face filled with longing.

"First, you should focus on your cultivation. I plan to travel abroad in search of opportunities. I wonder whether I will have the chance to reach Mahayana!"

Last words heavy with gravity, Yuling True Monarch pondered.

After chatting for a little while, Qin Han took his leave.

Yuling True Monarch brought out a Messaging Plate that shimmered with Spiritual Light, infused a spell into it, and said, "Bingbing, has Shen Shizhu finished his seclusion?"

"Master, Junior Brother Shen and Junior Sister Chu have gone out. According to Master Nephew Sun, they have traveled to Thunder Continent,"

Mo Bingbing’s voice came through.

"Traveling to the Thunder Continent? I see. Before I head out in search of opportunities, I intend to properly teach Yinluo Sect, Blood Flame Sect, and the Qi Family a lesson. Send someone to contact the Nine Flames Sect and the Li Family to negotiate dealing with Yinluo Sect, Blood Flame Sect, and the Qi Family. It’s time for the Qianling Sect to expand its territory,"

Yuling True Monarch instructed.

Having advanced to the late stage of Unity, he planned to expand his territory and, at the same time, punish the Yinluo Sect, Blood Flame Sect, and Qi Family.

Yuling True Monarch stowed away the Messaging Plate and stood up, walking towards a green tower.