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Chapter 148: The Demon at Qingfeng Mountain is Slain
Chapter 148: The Demon at Qingfeng Mountain is Slain
Gazing at that Dao Sword... the Evil Sword!
White Deer's heart trembled once more. Though it appeared strange, she could vaguely discern the shadow of Two-Element True Intent.
The solidification of this Evil Sword was even more advanced than that of the White Cloud Temple Master.
How many years had it been since a Daoist at White Cloud Temple had cultivated Two-Element True Intent to perfection?
Moreover, the aura the opponent revealed was clearly not at the level of Core Formation Perfection. How had they managed to condense this sword intent? Could it be that they could freely manipulate their inner core, completely disregarding the restrictions of major meridians?
White Deer had no time to ponder.
Shen Yi hovered in mid-air, his ink-black long robe fluttering in the wind.
His eyelids twitched slightly, and his eyes were filled with crimson mist. A frosty smile lifted the corners of his lips as he quietly looked down at the demon below.
The next moment, the crimson Dao Sword transformed into a stream of light and slashed downward!
Pfft! Before White Deer could react, its thigh was pierced through, and the Two-Element Dao Sword turned in mid-air, striking back again!
Shen Yi took out the last peacock core and placed it in his mouth, casually wiping away the bloodstains from the corners of his lips.
The empty Celestial Demon Outer Pill was replenished, restoring his cultivation to around fifty percent.
He suddenly disappeared from his original spot, coordinating with the Two-Element Dao Sword for a pincer attack.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Shen Yi's whip-like leg slammed onto White Deer's head, followed by a punch that seemed to shatter mountains, brutally pounding the demon's body.
The Two-Element Dao Sword seized the opportunity and pierced through its body.
Every time a punch landed, a patch of flesh on White Deer's body would be corroded by toxic substances, and its originally graceful and robust physique now bore numerous pits and hollows, further drenched in blood plasma.
Its counterattack was equally ferocious, continuously smashing the youth's bones.
Such terrifying injuries would have been enough to kill an ordinary warrior ten times over.
But under the nourishment of the red radiance, Shen Yi seemed oblivious to pain, an immortal killing god who never tired, causing White Deer's heart to gradually fill with dread and helplessness.
Finally, accompanied by an immensely dull boom!
Seizing the moment when the demon was distracted, the youth stomped on it, forcing it into the ground, and the Two-Element Dao Sword followed, piercing its abdomen.
The Celestial Sunbreaker Bow returned to his palm.
This was one of the few magical artifacts that could truly threaten a Core Condensation Realm demon lord.
Shen Yi abruptly drew the bow, as if holding a dazzling sun.
White Deer almost had its eyes dazzled, and it was the first time it realized that longbows could be used so close to one's head.
Immediately after, a sky-piercing white radiance burst forth from Stream Platform Mountain!
Most of the creatures on the mountain were temporarily deafened, as if trapped in a dead zone.
Boom!
The white light dissipated, and Shen Yi stared at the headless deer demon beneath his feet, slightly fatigued, he waved his hand to retract the Two-Element Dao Sword.
[Killing a Core Condensation Realm White Deer, total lifespan of 8,700 years, remaining lifespan of 3,400 years, absorption complete]
He glanced at the distant figure standing with hands behind her back.
After a moment's thought, he picked up the Yi Saber and bent down to dig out the demon core that emitted dazzling golden light.
White Deer's corpse wasn't too large, so there was no need for further processing; he simply stored it all in the Silver Bell.
That woman had arrived just as he made his final charge.
Then she quietly watched from the side.
It was her appearance that caused White Deer to panic for a moment, allowing Shen Yi to seize the opportunity.
"..."
Jiang Qiulan's expression remained calm, but her eyes revealed a hint of emotion.
It was as if she had witnessed an old friend growing to the point of being able to stand on their own.
After a long silence, she smiled lightly and shook her head, "You're quite formidable."
"Not bad," Shen Yi sheathed his sword and turned, looking slightly fatigued as he walked towards the peak.
They had agreed on one incense stick's worth of time, but it still took much longer.
Jiang Qiulan followed calmly, noticing the youth's strangeness but saying nothing.
The entire Stream Platform Mountain had been transformed by the battle, except for the ruined temple at its peak, which remained unchanged under the protection of the silver needle-like sword intent.
Jiang Qiulan retracted her Mystic Ice Seven Stars Sword Intent but did not return it to her body.
She rekindled the bonfire and sat quietly beside it, then took out an unopened wine jar from her waist storage treasure and placed it on the ground.
Looking at the young man leaning against the wall with his eyes closed, she spoke softly, "Come here for a moment."
Shen Yi slightly furrowed his brows but, remembering the numerous favors he had received, he got up and sat by the bonfire.
However, he quietly averted his gaze.
In his pitch-black eyes, the solidified crimson mist lingered, refusing to dissipate.
Jiang Qiulan transformed the silver needle into a longsword of frozen ice, held it in her palm, and extended it towards the young man, "Try it."
Shen Yi raised his eyebrows and pondered for a long time before extending his index finger to touch the sword.
In an instant, a bone-chilling coldness surged through his fingertips and rapidly spread throughout his body. Shen Yi's lips twitched, and a sinister expression flashed across his face, but he soon returned to calmness.
He discovered that the resentment and violence accumulated in his mind were rapidly dispersed by the flowing coldness, leaving him completely cleansed.
His pitch-black eyes regained their clarity.
Jiang Qiulan transformed the longsword back into a silver needle and then pierced her palm, maintaining her composure, "The court has a Core Formation technique called Heaven Devouring Pill Devouring. Compared to other Core Formation methods, the inner pill it condenses can nurture more things during its cultivation. I suggest you choose this one."
Shen Yi was slightly taken aback.
He realized that she was referring to his Celestial Demon Outer Pill.
"The Sun-Melting Furnace can communicate with three hundred and fifty orifices, which is very beneficial for practicing Heaven Devouring Pill Devouring." Jiang Qiulan spoke with certainty, subconsciously inspiring trust.
She pushed the wine jar towards Shen Yi, "Have some to warm up, don't be polite."
After speaking, Jiang Qiulan fell silent again, took out a new wine jar, skillfully opened it, and drank the strong liquor one mouthful at a time.
Shen Yi, feeling his body slightly frozen, also took the wine jar without hesitation. As the spicy liquor passed through his throat, he unconsciously furrowed his brows.
This stuff didn't seem to be meant for enjoyment; it didn't bring any pleasure at all.
Fortunately, after swallowing it, a strange warmth spread throughout his body, making him feel warm and cozy.
The two sat facing each other around the bonfire, both clad in black robes, silent and taciturn.
Under the statue, Xiao Qianwei quietly opened her eyes, glanced at the side, slightly clenched her palm, and then consciously closed her eyes again, "...
When the wine jar was empty, Jiang Qiulan stood up, "I'm returning to Jade Mountain Prefecture. Do you want to come along?"
After last night's events, Shen Yi had a rough understanding of her temperament.
Her question was merely a formality, similar to saying "see you" when leaving; she didn't genuinely intend to take him along.
"No, I need to send Senior Xiao back to Tingyang City first."
Shen Yi also made up an excuse. If she was going to slay demons, he would definitely follow, but returning to Qingzhou was out of the question.
"Then can you do me a favor?" Jiang Qiulan walked to the entrance of the ruined temple.
"What?" Shen Yi looked up.
He saw a hint of teasing flash through Jiang Qiulan's eyes, "Please go to Linjiang Prefecture and inform General Chen Qiankun that the demons on Green Peak Mountain have been eliminated."
Shen Yi: "..."
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