Chapter 289 Huang Xuan Arrives

A few days later, at the Shen Residence.

Shen Wen sat in the Quiet Room, flipping through the Detailed Explanation of Shangqing Formations.

He had already skimmed through the Detailed Explanation of Shangqing Formations once, but the more he read, the more he felt this Legacy was unfathomable.

The basic Spirit Gathering Formations and Concealment Formations were manageable, but as he progressed, the complexity of the grand formations increased exponentially.

In particular, for the simplified version of the Heavenly Stars Great Formation, the arrangement of the formation eyes alone required three hundred and sixty-five spots, each needing specific Materials, specific runes, and specific orientations.

Shen Wen felt a bit of a headache; he rubbed his temples and closed the manual.

This was something he would have to chip away at slowly.

Just as he was about to get up and go out for some fresh air, his brow suddenly twitched.

A guest had arrived.

A moment later, the doorman came to report: "Venerable One, Elder Huang from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan has returned."

The corners of Shen Wen's mouth curled up slightly.

He arrived quite quickly.

He got up and went to the main hall, where Huang Xuan was already waiting.

This time, Huang Xuan's attitude was even more polite than before. Seeing Shen Wen enter, he stood up and cupped his hands, saying, "Grandmaster Shen."

Shen Wen took his seat at the head of the hall, gestured for him to sit, and didn't beat around the bush: "Elder Huang, I assume you've come with good news?"

Huang Xuan nodded, took out a storage ring from his robe, and placed it on the table.

"These are the refinement Materials for thirty zong ji pills, ninety-three portions in total. The extra three portions are a personal gift from this old man to Grandmaster Shen."

Shen Wen took the storage ring, swept his Soul power inside, and nodded after a moment.

The medicinal herbs were of good quality and sufficient age; it was clear the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had indeed put in the effort.

He also took out a jade bottle from his robe and placed it on the table.

"Thirty zong ji pills. Elder Huang, please count them."

Huang Xuan took the jade bottle and pulled out the stopper; a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air.

He poured the pills into his palm, sensed them carefully for a moment, and a look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

The quality was top-notch, even better than he had anticipated.

He put away the pills, looked at Shen Wen, and a smile appeared on his face: "Grandmaster Shen's Alchemy is indeed as legendary as they say."

Shen Wen smiled and didn't respond to the flattery.

Huang Xuan put the jade bottle into his storage ring and suddenly said, "By the way, regarding the matter Grandmaster Shen mentioned last time, my clan has already taken care of it."

Shen Wen's brow rose slightly.

So fast?

Huang Xuan said, "Two Dou Zong-level Void Ancient Dragons, alive. They have been settled in a mountain range outside Pill City."

Shen Wen looked at him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Previously, he had made it sound so difficult, saying capturing a Void Ancient Dragon alive was harder than reaching the heavens and required the Clan Chief's decision. Yet, in just a few days, they had been captured?

It seemed the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's need for zong ji pills was even more urgent than he had expected.

"Elder Huang has impressive methods," Shen Wen praised.

Huang Xuan waved his hand and laughed: "Grandmaster Shen overpraises me. We happened to encounter two strays and captured them conveniently. However..."

He paused and looked at Shen Wen, his gaze carrying a hint of testing: "Those two Ancient Dragons are currently locked in a valley.

Would Grandmaster Shen like to go there personally? After all, Pill City is a place of mixed crowds, and bringing them in would be inconvenient."

Shen Wen nodded: "As it should be. Then I shall accompany Elder Huang for a trip."

Huang Xuan was slightly stunned. He glanced behind Shen Wen and asked, "Grandmaster Shen isn't bringing anyone? We Heavenly Demon Phoenixes are not responsible for helping you escort them back."

Shen Wen stood up, straightened his robes, and spoke casually: "No need."

A strange look flashed in Huang Xuan's eyes, but it soon returned to normal.

He didn't ask further, only nodding: "Then please follow me, Grandmaster Shen."

The two left the Shen Residence and flew toward the outskirts of Pill City.

Huang Xuan led the way at a moderate pace, occasionally glancing back at Shen Wen.

To his surprise, this young man followed with great ease.

His steps were composed, his aura steady, with absolutely no sign of struggling to keep up.

Huang Xuan pondered inwardly.

This Shen Wen is likely not just powerful in Alchemy.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two landed in a hidden valley.

The valley was surrounded by mountains with dense forests. A simple Concealment Formation had been placed at the entrance; without guidance, one wouldn't notice anything hidden here from the outside.

Shen Wen followed Huang Xuan through the dense forest to the depths of the valley.

The view suddenly opened up.

On an open clearing stood two figures dressed in dark gold robes.

Judging by their attire and surrounding aura, they were likely experts of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, both at the Two Star Dou Zun cultivation level.

Beside them, two massive creatures were being tightly bound by thick chains.

Those were two Void Ancient Dragons.

Their bodies were dozens of zhang long, covered entirely in purple-gold scales. Even while bound by chains, silver-gray Space Power still faintly flowed around them.

Their dragon eyes were wide open, staring fixedly at the surrounding people, filled with rage and indignation.

Shen Wen's gaze fell upon the two Ancient Dragons, and he sensed them carefully for a moment.

One was a Three-Star Dou Zong, the other a Four-Star Dou Zong.

Their cultivation wasn't high, but they were Void Ancient Dragons after all, naturally born to control Space Power. If they were allowed to exert their full strength, even an ordinary five or six-star Dou Zun might not be able to keep them.

The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan must have indeed spent considerable effort to capture them alive.

Shen Wen withdrew his gaze, looked at Huang Xuan, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly: "Elder Huang, impressive methods."

Huang Xuan smiled and asked, "Is Grandmaster Shen satisfied?"

Shen Wen nodded, took out a jade bottle from his robe, and tossed it to Huang Xuan.

"As agreed, for Dou Zong-level Void Ancient Dragons, ten zong ji pills each. Here are twenty."

Huang Xuan caught the jade bottle, glanced inside after pulling the stopper, and his smile widened.

He put the jade bottle into his storage ring and suddenly said, "Grandmaster Shen, there is something I must clarify beforehand."

Shen Wen looked at him.

Huang Xuan continued, "These two Ancient Dragons are yours now. But if they escape after the chains are undone, you cannot blame us."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of warning: "Dou Zong-level Void Ancient Dragons possess a mastery of Space Power comparable to an ordinary Dou Zun.

If they accidentally escape, catching them again will cost extra."

Hearing this, Shen Wen only smiled.

He looked at the two Heavenly Demon Phoenix experts and said, "Trouble you two to undo the chains."

The two exchanged glances and then looked at Huang Xuan.

Huang Xuan nodded.

Only then did the two step forward and perform hand seals. The thick chains immediately made a clacking sound and fell off the two Ancient Dragons.

The moment the chains fell, the eyes of the two Void Ancient Dragons suddenly lit up!

Silver-gray Space Power surged frantically from within their bodies, instantly enveloping them!

They were going to flee!

The pride of the Dragon Clan made them unable to endure being traded like mere goods.

Now that the chains were loose, they only wanted to immediately tear through space and escape this place, then gather their kin to tear these fools who dared to offend the majesty of the Void Ancient Dragon into pieces!

The silver-gray light grew brighter and brighter, space began to warp, and a rift was slowly taking shape.