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Chapter 128: Imprisoning the Demon Within
Chapter 128: Imprisoning the Demon Within
【One hundred and twenty-six years passed, and with a piercing tiger's roar, you quietly retracted your death wish, sensing the power within you becoming increasingly harmonious. You began your third metamorphosis.】
Eradicating the consciousness of the Mountain Lord took longer this time due to its stronger demonic power.
But Shen Yi didn't mind the time spent.
His encounter with the Toad Demon had given him a profound understanding of the might of demonic abilities, an innate power no less formidable than the robust martial arts of humankind.
In that endless abyss, he could stroll leisurely, feeling even more at ease than when standing outside.
This was something an ordinary warrior could scarcely imagine.
With these abilities, he could plunge into the sea to capture dragons, soar to the heavens to snare eagles, and acquire more lifespan from demons and monsters. No price was too great for such power.
【One hundred and twenty-seven years, you swallowed the Toad Elixir. Compared to the previous gentle domestication, with two experiences under your belt, your methods became more brutal. Under the guidance of your vital force, the Toad Lord's demonic power mingled with a thread of pleasure amidst its fear, increasing the efficiency of your progress.】
As the Toad Elixir was digested, the remaining lifespan of the demons and monsters began to diminish at a terrifying rate.
A near-perfect elixir rapidly merged into Shen Yi's body, permeating his limbs and bones.
【Seven hundred and twenty years...】
【One thousand three hundred years...】
【One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two years, an unparalleled evil demon awakens within you, only to be ruthlessly suppressed by your cold demeanor.】
【You are the Toad Immortal, born of the heavens and earth, content in extreme cold. Accumulating the poison of a hundred generations within your body, you traverse the eight directions, and there is nothing in this world that you cannot devour. All living beings fear your venomous power and dare not approach.】
【Minor Achievement of the Immortal Demon's Nine Transformations】
A deep and resonant toad croak reverberated in Shen Yi's mind.
Shen Yi slowly raised his palm, his slender fingers twitching slightly. He remained silent, his expression solemn, until he clenched his fingers into a fist.
He breathed a sigh of relief, and a hint of joy finally appeared on his handsome face.
Initially, he had thought that the minor achievement of the Immortal Demon's Nine Transformations would, at best, bring him to a level comparable to the Dan Formation realm. But now, he didn't know if it was because the Toad Demon's inner elixir was too powerful or if the Immortal Demon's Nine Transformations were too profound.
The power surging in his palm at this moment was more than enough to dominate demons and monsters in the Dan Formation realm.
"If this progress continues, won't I be able to crush those in the perfect Dan Formation realm when I achieve major completion? And when all nine transformations are gathered, will I be able to suppress even those in the Embracing Dan realm with a single palm strike?"
With just one style of the Dan Tempering Body Technique, if he could truly achieve such cross-realm suppression...
It was only at this moment that he truly understood the meaning of the word "treasure" that followed "Immortal Demon's Nine Transformations."
Chen Qiankun's figure appeared in Shen Yi's mind. That unstoppable trident, which had once seemed so terrifying, no longer held the same degree of fear for him.
Nearly a month and a half had passed, and he finally had the confidence to protect his life against that formidable move.
It's important to note that this was purely in terms of physical strength. If he were to add the Heavenly Demon's Outer Elixir to the mix, even a Mountain Lord in the perfect Dan Formation realm would have to taste the might of a tempered body warrior.
Thinking of the Heavenly Demon's Outer Elixir, Shen Yi reached out and took it out. His confrontation with the Toad Lord had consumed about one and a half percent of its power.
He used the remaining Tiger Elixir to replenish it to fifty percent and then put it all away.
He looked at the panel.
【Remaining Lifespan of Demons and Monsters: 484 years】
If there were new demons to capture, he would naturally prioritize advancing the Immortal Demon's Nine Transformations. But in their absence, he considered using the excess lifespan to further decipher the Wind, Thunder, and Sun Melting Canon, connecting more major acupoints to the Treasure Furnace.
It had only been a few days since he left Yong'an City, and Shen Yi had already set his sights on this formidable demon. However, he lacked information about the demon's territory, such as whether it had any allies or if there were any peculiarities about its lair.
Accompanying Xiao Qiangwei to escort the members of the Demon Suppression Division back to Tingyang County was also an opportunity to gather relevant information from them.
As for requesting the assistance of the Demon Suppression General, Shen Yi would be delighted if she agreed, but if she had only been joking, he wouldn't mind. He was used to acting alone.
"It would be great if I had a few more abilities with even more destructive power."
Shen Yi had noticed that the demons he encountered lately seemed to be getting bigger and bigger. From the tiger demon's three-zhang length to the toad demon's towering height of about twenty zhang, they were taller than many buildings from his past life.
Relying solely on his ritual dagger and bare hands was becoming increasingly taxing in battle.
The Tian Gang Blood Evil art's manipulation of qi, at the Condensation Realm level, was starting to seem rudimentary. He urgently needed a new martial art to supplement his repertoire.
Shen Yi shook his head and closed the panel.
Spreading open his palms, he channeled the toad demon's ability, causing a layer of sinister viridescent poison to well up between his palms. He then drew out his ritual dagger and tested it, discovering that this poison could be coated onto the blade just like qi.
After thoroughly familiarizing himself with the power coursing through his body, he contemplated various ways to utilize this potent toxic ability.
Dawn gradually broke.
Xiao Qiangwei knocked lightly on the door. "Sir Shen, shall we depart now?"
Shen Yi stepped out, his ferocious wolf cloak already stowed away, leaving him clad in his usual form-fitting black shirt.
The various battalion commanders and deputy commanders escorted a disheveled Liu Bin. The elderly general seemed to lack even the strength to stand, and it was only with the support of two people beside him that he could be said to be 'in custody'.
No matter how much psychological preparation one made, no matter how ambitious one's heart was, and no matter how much blood one had shed in the past...
Until the very moment when the journey began, Liu Bin couldn't maintain his composure, and his emotions seemed to be on the verge of collapse.
"..."
Xiao Qiangwei remained unmoved.
Even when the two of them had first arrived, if Liu Bin had been willing to truthfully explain the situation, there still could have been room for negotiation.
Yet he had chosen to try and drive them away in the most violent manner.
Furthermore, while Shen Yi was fighting for his life against the demon, this elderly general had gone so far as to mock and ridicule his colleagues, seemingly hoping that the demon would kill Shen Yi.
Xiao Qiangwei would report all of this to General You in detail.
Everyone knew that General You didn't stand on ceremony, and he treated this group of elderly generals with respect, even according them the rites due to elders.
However, when it came to matters concerning demons...
From General You Longtao down to Fang Heng, not a single person in the General's Manor was soft-hearted.
"Let's go."
Shen Yi flicked his sleeve and led the group on their return journey.
Xiao Qiangwei pursed her lips as she stared at his departing figure. In addition to reporting on Liu Bin, she would also tell General You about this young man's valiant demeanor when slaying demons, leaving nothing out.
A rising young powerhouse was quietly making a name for himself, and he seemed poised to become a protector of Qingzhou.
At the same time, as both a demon catcher and a personal deputy commander...
Fulfilling both roles, he had achieved astonishing accomplishments.
If Qingzhou could weather this crisis and remain peaceful for a few more centuries, wouldn't the Martial Temple... have one more three-zhang golden body, shining upon the Great Qian Empire?
(End of Chapter)
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