Chapter 139: Immortal Nan Ke Xian
Chapter 139: Immortal Nan Ke Xian
[Killing a Peacock Demon in the Condensation Perfection Realm, total lifespan of 6,100 years, remaining lifespan of 1,726 years, absorption complete]
[Killing a Peacock Demon in the Formation Realm, total lifespan of 5,200 years, remaining lifespan of 807 years, absorption complete]
[Killing a Peacock Demon in the Initial Dan Realm, total lifespan of 4,200 years, remaining lifespan of 2,820 years, absorption complete]
[Remaining demon lifespan: 5,837 years]
...
The others were busy in the secluded valley.
Shen Yi casually found a quiet place, sat cross-legged, and opened the panel to review the previous prompts.
These peacocks were clearly no ordinary demons; their lifespans far exceeded those of demons of the same realm.
Shen Yi spread out a thin booklet in front of him and flipped through it to the last page.
In addition to the demon's lifespan and demonic elixir, there were also changes in the martial arts section.
[Condensation Realm - Carefree Wind Riding Technique: Not Yet Initiated]
[Condensation Realm - Two Extremes True Intent: Not Yet Initiated]
The former was Yan Xingkong's prowess that dominated Qingzhou, and the latter was obtained from a casual glance just now.
The two old Taoists were decent; at least they didn't hesitate when it was time to act.
For such a powerful demon, there must be other valuable items besides the demon core. Later, he could take out a portion as compensation, so it wouldn't be like taking the others' possessions for nothing.
Perhaps it was because he had practiced the Tempering Body technique for too long.
Now, whenever Shen Yi saw such abstruse martial arts, he would unconsciously recall the feelings he had when deducing the Four Combinations True Extremity and the Severing Pulse Capturing Dragon techniques.
He shook his head subconsciously. It was better to focus on cultivating the Immortal Demon Nine Sheddings; although it required a lot of consumption, the benefits were extremely stable.
He placed the perfectly condensed Peacock Demon Pill into his mouth, and the vast demonic lifespan energy flowed into him.
[Year One, you summon the death intent and crush the consciousness of the Chan Monarch...]
This process had been repeated many times, and there was hardly any surprise, except for the amount of demon lifespan consumed.
Shen Yi simply retracted his gaze and carefully sensed the changes within his body.
He could clearly feel that within his flesh, another consciousness was awakening, as if it had sensed something amiss and was trying to flee frantically.
Until it was surrounded by death intent.
As the demon lifespan diminished, that consciousness slowly vanished.
[Year 203, the Chan Monarch's consciousness is extinguished, and you begin to attempt the Fourth Shedding of the Heavenly Demon]
Following this, the demon pill in his mouth gradually dissolved, and a new power began to condense within his body.
The rate at which the demon lifespan was diminishing became even more astonishing.
Seven hundred years... one thousand four hundred years... two thousand years...
Until a loud and clear chirp resounded in his mind, and this power was finally restrained within his body.
[Year 2,430, another fierce demon emerges within your body, far more sinister than the previous one]
[Transform into Nan Ke Xian, spirit bird descends upon the Yao Tai, green feathers slash through mountains and rivers, red feathers tear flesh and bones, with murderous intentions that strike fear into all living beings, and benevolent intentions that bring rejuvenation to all things.]
This improvement wasn't as shocking as the previous ones, but it made Shen Yi truly feel that he had crossed that threshold.
Although it was only the Fourth Shedding of the Immortal Demon, he was still two steps away from mastering the martial art.
However, it elevated his physical body far beyond the level of a Formation Realm demon, and now it could truly rival those in the Condensation Perfection Realm.
"..."
Shen Yi closed his eyes slightly, his palms resting on his knees.
Green light flickered in his right palm, while crimson light shone in his left.
Two completely opposite forces circulated around his body, and with a thought, he activated the crimson light. The soreness in his arms from drawing the bow instantly vanished, and the fatigue from running at full speed for many days was swept away.
As for the remaining 2,400 years of the demon's lifespan, it seemed like a lot, but it was actually less than he had estimated. Based on the comparison between the Mountain Monarch and the Toad Monarch's Nascent Soul, he had originally thought it would take at least a few hundred more years.
[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 3,407 years]
Shen Yi opened his eyes, retracting the green and crimson lights, and turned his gaze towards the panel.
His attention fell on the Carefree Wind Riding Technique.
With the newly acquired Sky Piercing Sun Bow, if he could also master this bizarre movement technique, as long as he didn't provoke those dozen or so demon monarchs in the Condensation Realm, he estimated that there would be no demon in Qingzhou that could threaten his life.
With this thought, Shen Yi once again channeled the demon's lifespan into the technique.
...
[Year 1, you opened the manual for the Carefree Wind Riding Technique and pondered the cryptic text, nodding thoughtfully as a glimmer of clarity shone in your eyes.]
Shen Yi gritted his teeth.
Here it comes! It's here again!
That familiar feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.
[Year 3, you have memorized the text, but your mind is filled with confusion. Clearly, you have practiced several light body techniques, but the content in this manual is vastly different from anything you've seen before.]
[Year 22, you stand up, your legs remain still, but you close your eyes slightly, sensing the gentle breeze brushing past your body. When you open your eyes again, you find yourself three zhang away. Astonishment flashes in your eyes. This isn't a light body technique, it's clearly a teleportation art! But when you try to replicate it, you're unable to find that feeling again.]
[Year 47, your restless heart finally calms down after years of attempts. You turn to go home, take a step, and your body suddenly appears ten zhang away.]
[Carefree Wind Riding Technique: Initial Success]
Shen Yi suddenly felt the barely perceptible wind by his ears become distinct and clear.
It was as if his entire being had merged with his surroundings, becoming lighter and more agile. It seemed that with a mere thought, he could ride the wind and soar.
Even the Yu Lu in his dantian began to circulate on its own.
It was only when the panel displayed another prompt that he snapped out of this trance-like state.
The demon's lifespan continued to deplete.
Progress was as slow as ever.
With Shen Yi's current understanding of martial arts, most techniques or qi manipulations were already second nature to him.
However, this Condensation Realm movement technique clearly exceeded that scope.
It was more akin to the abilities of immortals in storybooks who could ride the clouds and mist... Perhaps this was an exaggeration, but this skill of transforming into the wind couldn't be considered a mere light body technique.
No wonder Yan Xingkong could still run so fast with only one leg.
The reason he was able to immobilize his opponent might not have been because Shen Yi shattered his legs, but because of that final palm strike that sealed his dantian.
Suddenly, the sound of the wind in his ears vanished.
Shen Yi looked up, and just then, the panel displayed its final prompt.
[Year 732, you disappear from your original spot, only to reappear moments later without moving your feet. But you know that with a mere thought, you could instantly appear a hundred zhang away. You are no longer riding the wind; you have become the wind itself, free and unfettered.]
[Carefree Wind Riding Technique: Perfection!]
[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 2,675 years]
(End of Chapter)
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