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Chapter 15: Initial Realm, Twelve Orifices
Chapter 15: Initial Realm, Twelve Orifices
Compared to the vast heavens and earth, the mortal body is insignificant.
Even a minuscule amount of its power is enough to dominate the mortal realm.
The first part of the Wind and Thunder Treasure Scroll describes a method of refining one's body by cleansing it with minuscule amounts of medicinal essence, gradually acclimating the mortal body to the energy of the heavens and earth, thus becoming worthy of containing their power.
Shen Yi had already surpassed this stage long ago.
All that remained was a tedious process of accumulating power in the twelve orifices over time.
Without the aid of precious elixirs, this process could be exceedingly slow.
But time was one thing Shen Yi had in abundance.
Remaining Demon Lifespan: 76 years
Initial Realm - True Understanding of the Wind and Thunder Demon Subduing (Uninitiated)
After five years, you used the essence of the heavens and earth to repair your body and cleanse it of long-standing ailments.
In the fifteenth year, due to your calm mindset, your cultivation progressed smoothly, and you successfully filled the first orifice.
In the thirty-fifth year, you achieved perfection in three orifices, attaining initiation into the True Understanding of the Wind and Thunder Demon Subduing.
In the thirty-eighth year, your progress slowed. Upon careful exploration, you discovered that the energy stored in your orifices had been tainted by your mortal essence, causing conflict with the pure energy of the heavens and earth.
There is no solution to this issue but to maintain a calm mind and persevere.
In the sixty-fifth year, you filled five major orifices, leaving you just a step away from achieving minor success in the True Understanding of the Wind and Thunder Demon Subduing.
Remaining Demon Lifespan: 1 year
Remaining Personal Lifespan: 46 years
...
For the first time, his remaining lifespan exceeded that of the demons.
Shen Yi sat on the stone steps, his eyes closed as he savored the sensation of his newfound power.
The additional twenty-five years to his lifespan brought him joy, but the true source of his elation came from within.
The abundant energy coursing through his five orifices flowed slowly throughout his limbs and bones, like nectar from a lotus pond, fragrant and intoxicating.
He raised his hand, slightly curving his fingers.
A layer of ethereal white mist rose to his fingertips, tinged with a hint of crimson.
This was a result of the True Understanding of the Wind and Thunder Demon Subduing. As the technique involved squeezing the potential out of one's body, the constant transformation of qi and blood using the Positive Yang Sword Technique inadvertently tainted the pure energy of the heavens and earth with a hint of mortal essence.
The current Shen Yi, with a casual slash of his sword, would far surpass the Demon Subduing Positive Yang Sword of yesterday.
It no longer consumed his lifespan, instead drawing power from the orifices.
Having reached the Initial Realm, he naturally had no use for such unorthodox and crude sword techniques that could only achieve temporary transcendence.
Shen Yi got up and walked out of the alley, feeling light and agile, as if he could ascend to the heavens in a single step.
"I'm getting a bit carried away..."
He calmed his mind, feeling a sense of surrealness from the sudden surge in power.
With his current connection to three demons, one could say he was in a precarious situation.
He had earned over forty extra years of lifespan through luck, and he didn't want to squander it.
Of course, if those demons dared to show themselves, Shen Yi would be more than happy to test the sharpness of his newfound power.
Having only one year of demon lifespan left truly made one feel insecure...
...
The yamen office.
The sun was already high in the sky.
Six officers stood straight in the courtyard, their eyes fixed on the shattered door.
Song Tou had been sitting inside since early morning, his forehead wrapped in bandages, his face grim. He hadn't moved all morning.
Chen Ji glanced at the ground with his peripheral vision.
The two bodies covered with white cloth were the men who had come looking for Shen Yi last night. They now emitted a putrid odor, indicating they were long dead.
On a usual day, Shen Yi's group of officers wouldn't fear Song Tou; they would just pay him some token respect.
But now, there were dead people involved.
On the other side, a group of officers from other offices stood with their arms crossed, looking arrogant and triumphant.
What troubled Chen Ji the most was that Shen Yi had not shown up yet.
"..."
Just then, a tall and slender figure slowly stepped into the courtyard.
Everyone's gaze turned towards the newcomer.
Upon recognizing the person's face, the officers from the other squads immediately lost their bravado, their hands instinctively resting on the knives at their waists.
It was unusual for Song Tou to gather this group of elites from various squads so early in the morning.
This could only mean that the higher-ups in the yamen had changed their attitude, and the person with the surname Shen would no longer have the opportunity to act arrogantly.
Seeing their reaction, Chen Ji's group paled, except for Chen Ji himself, who frowned and gripped the handle of his knife without saying a word.
As the tension heightened, Song Changfeng finally stood up from his chair, his body still injured and moving with a limp, and made his way to the door.
Leaning against the wall, he forced a smile. "You're here?"
Shen Yi nodded slightly. "Mhm."
Although it was unclear why this pitiful old man had chosen to come here instead of resting at home, at least he knew to find someone to handle the aftermath, saving Chen Ji some trouble.
"I thought you'd only come in the afternoon," Song Changfeng said, reaching out to welcome him.
"There were rats at home, so I didn't sleep well. I figured I'd get up early," Shen Yi replied as he entered the room and took his seat. He then looked up and asked, "What's the matter?"
Hearing this, the people outside subconsciously looked up at the sky.
Then they looked back into the room, where Shen, sitting in the main seat, and Song Changfeng, standing beside him while holding his waist, caused them to loosen their grip on their knives involuntarily.
It was no secret that Song Changfeng was wary of Shen Yi.
But for him to take the initiative to come here with a group of elites, putting himself in an embarrassing situation, was truly baffling.
"What the...!"
The officers from the other squads felt their faces burning with shame. All they could think about was getting out of this wretched place.
Unexpectedly, Song Changfeng pointed at them. "Do you want to pick a couple of them to fill the gaps in your team? They are carefully selected."
As soon as these words were spoken, the group's expressions changed.
Baiyun County wasn't very large, and news traveled fast.
Following Shen Yi meant a comfortable life, but his methods were too despicable. Within half a day, their reputations would stink just as badly as his.
Those without a conscience didn't care, but those who still valued their reputation didn't want to be the watchdog while he bullied innocent women.
"Are they any good?" Shen Yi raised an eyebrow.
To be honest, he was a little tempted.
Since his previous self was already dead, and he intended to join the Demon Subduing Force, it wouldn't be appropriate to continue using the people from his past life.
However, he had his standards.
At the very least, when encountering situations similar to what happened in Liumi Temple Village, they should be able to come back alive to report.
These words clearly touched a nerve with the outsiders.
How dare a hedonistic and frivolous person like him question their abilities?
They were still better than his years-old bone-crushing capture technique.
Yet, in front of everyone, Song Changfeng revealed a bitter smile. "That depends on who we're comparing them to. Surely not you, right?"
These words didn't seem problematic, but they sounded odd somehow.
Everyone was still pondering the hidden meaning behind them when Chen Ji rolled his eyes, looking as if he agreed.
With Shen Yi's outrageous talent, and now that he had taken away his seventy-eight-character mantra, he would likely surpass the two great barriers of Chong Jin and Gu Sou in a few years, striving for the realm of a perfect flesh body.
(End of Chapter)
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