Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race-Chapter 78 - 69 Hidden Cultivation Vote for Monthly Pass_1

78: 69 Hidden Cultivation (Vote for Monthly Pass)_1

78: 69 Hidden Cultivation (Vote for Monthly Pass)_1

Shen Long stood beside the Spirit Control Pool, releasing the Iron Tail Scorpion and the Fire Rock Beast.

This time in the minor competition, they had exerted a lot of effort, especially the Fire Rock Beast, with its thick skin and flesh, had been injured by the Monster Beasts conjured by the Thousand Demon Tower.

Shen Long took out two Spirit Feeding Pills, fed them to the beasts, and also gave them some Silver Marrow Spirit Rice before leaving the Spirt Control Tower.

After leaving Qingmei Courtyard, Shen Long summoned his Flying Artifact and flew off into the distance.

After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long landed outside a small valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, where a cyan stone stele stood over ten zhang high with the words “Free Trade Valley” inscribed upon it.

This was a place provided by the Spirt Control Sect for the disciples within the sect to trade.

The disciples who came here to trade were mostly Qi Refining Cultivators, and common cultivation resources such as Elixirs, Spiritual Medicine, Spirit Insects, Spirit Beasts, Magic Artifacts, and Formations were all available.

Shen Long hadn’t even entered the Free Trade Valley when a cacophony of noise spilled out from the valley.

He stowed his Flying Artifact and walked in.

The streets were spacious and clean, with stores built along the mountains on both sides and a bustling crowd; the shouts of vendors were incessant.

Shen Long walked forward along the street, and before long, he arrived at the entrance of a three-story cyan-colored pavilion, which bore a signboard that read “Spirit Wine Pavilion.”

He entered the Spirit Wine Pavilion and spent fifty Spirit Stones to buy a jug of Spiritual Wine, then went to the neighboring Spirit Fruit Pavilion to buy some Green Moon Peaches.

Shen Long didn’t rush to leave, but continued walking down the street.

A short while later, he arrived at a vast Azure Stone Plaza, where many small booths were set up, manned by Qi Refining Cultivators, who were all disciples of the Spirt Control Sect.

The items on the booths were varied, including Spirit Rice, Spirit Honey, Monster Beasts Materials, Spirit Beasts, and Spirit Insects.

In part of the Qianling Mountain Range, there were quite a few first-order Monster Beasts that the Spirt Control Sect left for its disciples to practice on.

After all, the Monster Beasts created by the Thousand Demon Tower were inanimate; their strength was different from that of the living beasts.

If one failed in the tower, they could be teleported out, but if one lost against a live beast, they might die a terrible death.

Shen Long came here once in a while to see if he could pick up a bargain.

After strolling around the Azure Stone Plaza and finding no bargains, he left the Free Trade Valley and returned to Green Cloud Peak.

Shen Long went to Sun Sen’s residence and sent a Sound Transmission Talisman.

It wasn’t long before the courtyard door opened, and Sun Furong came out.

“Senior Brother Shen, my father has gone out and hasn’t returned yet.

Please come in first!”

Sun Furong invited Shen Long inside and led him to the cyan stone table in the Peach Blossom Forest.

She took out some tea leaves to brew tea, poured Shen Long a cup, and they chatted idly.

Sun Furong asked about Shen Long’s experience in tackling the Thousand Demon Tower, and Shen Long told her honestly as there was no need to hide — many from the Spirt Control Sect had witnessed Shen Long’s challenge.

“You’ve reached Great Perfection in five first-order spells, Senior Brother Shen.

You’ll surely achieve a good ranking in the next major competition,” said Sun Furong.

“Junior Sister Sun is kidding.

In the minor competition, I was only ranked in the twenties.

Many strong competitors didn’t partake in the minor competition; their targets are the major ones.

It’s not easy to get a good ranking in the major competition,” Shen Long replied seriously.

It’s important to have self-awareness; this time, his twenty-fifth place in the minor competition owed not only to his own strength but also to the absence of some stronger cultivators.

With Shen Long’s current strength, it wouldn’t be easy for him to achieve a high ranking in the major competition.

“Getting twenty-fifth place in the minor competition is already a good result for Junior Brother Shen.

As for the major competition, it’s not a problem to squeeze into the top three hundred, but top ten is indeed very challenging,” a familiar male voice chimed in.

Shen Long turned to look and saw Sun Sen walking in.

He rose to his feet, gratefully saying, “I owe my success this time to the guidance from Senior Brother Sun.

If not for you sharing your experiences in the Thousand Demon Tower and the details of the previous competitions’ top fifty, I wouldn’t have achieved such good results.

This jug of Apricot Flower Brew is a small token of my appreciation; I hope you won’t find it inadequate.”

He took out an exquisite golden jug and handed it to Sun Sen with both hands.

Shen Long didn’t forget those who had helped him; a favor, no matter how small, should be reciprocated generously.

Sun Sen didn’t refuse and accepted the gift saying, “Junior Brother Shen, dine with me tonight!”

“Some other day.

I’ve already promised Senior Brother Qin that I would join him for a gathering,” Shen Long replied.

“Alright then, I won’t hold you up.

If you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me.

Furong, please see Junior Brother Shen off,” Sun Sen commanded.

Sun Furong personally saw Shen Long off.

After he had gone a good distance, she closed the courtyard door.

“Furong, you should interact more with Junior Brother Shen.

I shared the insights from the Thousand Demon Tower with many people, and they all advanced into the top fifty, enjoying great celebrations.

Yet, only Junior Brother Shen came promptly with a jug of Spiritual Wine as a token.

The gift may not be expensive, but the gesture is most precious,” Sun Sen instructed.

The slightest hint reveals much about a person.

From this, one could tell that Shen Long was someone who appreciated kindness.

“Understood, father,” Sun Furong responded, seemingly recalling something and asked, “Dad, do you think Junior Brother Shen will secure a good rank in the major competition?”

“Based on my analysis, he should have no trouble making it into the top three hundred.

To squeeze into the top ten, though, the chances aren’t great.

Competitors like Junior Brother Han and Junior Sister Wei are aiming for the top ten and even their chances of breaking into the top ten are uncertain,” Sun Sen explained.

The major competition rewarded the top three hundred disciples, and the top ten could receive Foundation Establishment Pills.

The competition was always fierce.

“Junior Brother Shen is not yet thirty, so if he can’t advance into the top ten in the next major competition, there’s hope for the one after that.

It’s good for you to befriend him,” Sun Sen advised.

Sun Furong nodded and agreed.

At the Pine Wave Courtyard, the courtyard contained a three-story cyan pavilion, three mu of Spirit Field, a fish pond, and a Stone Pavilion.