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Chapter 153: Sixth Tribulation of the Immortal Demon, a Physical Body Comparable to an Elixir-Refini
Chapter 153: Sixth Tribulation of the Immortal Demon, a Physical Body Comparable to an Elixir-Refining Beast!
The evening breeze was chilly, rustling the trees that lined the ancient path. Shen Yi stood with his arms crossed, leaning lazily against a crimson warhorse as he gazed into the distant horizon.
This warhorse belonged to General Chen, a well-known figure in Qingzhou, and it had been specially sent to escort him back to the city.
In the distance, the outlines of the city walls could barely be made out.
Shen Yi patted the horse's neck. "Let's go back."
He had already passed the stage of needing to borrow General Chen's reputation, and there was no need to make such a grand entrance anymore.
The crimson warhorse nodded slightly and then transformed into a streak of light, swiftly disappearing into the sky.
Shen Yi's gaze fell into the void as he watched the demon's lifespan rapidly decrease on the panel.
His mind carefully replayed the previous encounter with the White Deer.
Even his most trusted sturdy physique seemed fragile in the face of a true Golden Core demon.
In close-quarters combat, if it weren't for the Scarlet Wing Divine Ability, the first blow of the deer's hoof would have crippled him.
Moreover, the White Deer had to constantly be wary of Jiang Qiuluan's arrival, while Shen Yi had the freedom of the Carefree Wind Technique and the knowledge that even if he couldn't win, he could escape with the Sky-Piercing Sun God Bow. Their mental states were completely different.
Even in such a situation, the victory was still hard-fought, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he barely scraped by.
Previously, when killing the dragon, he had the help of Elder Chen.
This time, after killing the White Deer and letting the Little Demon King escape, the news would definitely get out. It remained to be seen if the demons would blame Jiang Qiuluan while also revealing Shen Yi's existence.
Shen Yi had previously relied on the reputation of the Court of Demon Suppression to secretly develop his strength.
But in just a short time, he suddenly realized that he had unknowingly become one of the "tiles" that shielded others from the wind and rain.
As he killed more demons, this trend would only intensify... Until one day, among the targets of the demons' assassination attempts, there might be one more name.
To avoid such a situation...
It would be best to eradicate them all before they even realized what was happening.
To achieve this, his current strength was far from sufficient.
"Huh."
Shen Yi calmed his mind and turned his attention back to the panel.
The Three-Headed Dragon Lords had given him a total of four thousand six hundred years of lifespan, and adding the three thousand four hundred years from the White Deer, he would definitely have enough to break through the sixth tribulation of the Immortal Demon, and there should even be some left over.
As the consciousness of the golden eagle was completely erased.
He took out the Radiant Demon Pill of the White Deer from the silver bell. It was flawless, like a masterpiece crafted by the gods.
Such a precious item was probably unmatched throughout all of Qingzhou.
When Shen Yi placed it in his mouth, he surprisingly didn't feel any foul taste. Instead, it was like consuming a rich heavenly treasure, a feeling completely different from before.
As he sensed the movement of the demon core within his body, he mobilized his suppression force and gave it a slap.
He prepared three Dragon Pills as a precaution and then looked back at the panel.
The same prompt as before quickly scrolled by.
Lifespans of over a thousand years disappeared like flowing water.
Shen Yi's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he silently raised his arm. In the next moment, cracks appeared on his smooth white jade-like skin, and solid demon energy began to spread, his body glowing white as he struggled to mend his injuries.
[Year 1920, you suddenly realized that the body after the fifth tribulation of the Immortal Demon was not enough to capture a Golden Core-refining demon. But at this moment, there is no turning back. In addition to the power of vitality, you also decisively used the Scarlet Feather Divine Ability of the South-Visiting Immortal. With the support of both, you finally stabilized your body's collapse.]
"I never expected the difference in demonic power between the Perfect Core and Embracing Core stages to be so vast."
With that thought, he withdrew his attention from the panel, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed the changes in his body.
According to the normal pace of cultivation, one should start by capturing an Immature Core realm demon, then capture a Core Formation demon to achieve minor success, and finally, capture three Perfect Core demons to break through to major success.
As for the Embracing Core realm, it would most likely be something to consider only after the final three moltings.
"Thankfully, the White Deer was relatively weak..."
When Shen Yi realized that the white light and red glow were enough to offset his injuries, he sat down on the ground decisively, forcibly enduring the intense pain that assaulted his body. When he couldn't bear it any longer, he would glance at the dire situation indicated on the panel.
In comparison, his mood instantly improved.
The same pain, within the panel, would last for thousands of years.
[A divine deer treads upon Jade Mountain, concealed within white mist. It knows the human heart, distinguishes good from evil, yet the dream of a fleeting life will eventually end, and the mirage of flowers reflected in water is ultimately illusory.]
[Divine Beast, Nine Moltings, Major Success!]
[Remaining Demon Lifespan: Two thousand seven hundred and thirteen years]
The sound of deer bleating lasted endlessly, even taking on a sense of stealing the show.
Shen Yi sat with his legs crossed, slowly opening his eyes.
The five mighty demons he had captured within his body clearly had no consciousness left, only their instincts remaining, and they didn't dare to move at all, intimidated by the White Deer.
He could even vaguely see the proud divine deer raising its head, flaunting its majestic antlers like a crown.
Without hesitation, Shen Yi once again mobilized the demon's lifespan force.
[In the 490th year, you eradicated the White Deer's consciousness with your will to die.]
Before the prolonged deer bleating could cease, it turned into a mournful howl and dissipated.
Shen Yi stood up straight, savoring the changes in his body.
Successfully capturing the White Deer meant that his physical body had officially entered the Embracing Core realm, and this entirely different experience made his breathing even more relaxed.
Only when he had completely mastered this newfound, formidable power did he look at the prompt on the panel, which probably described the illusion technique the White Deer had used before. However, the description of "it knows the human heart, distinguishes good from evil" left him somewhat perplexed.
Could it truly know?
The three figures that had emerged from the bathing pool still gave Shen Yi the chills.
With over two thousand years of remaining demon lifespan, he could refine treasures to deduce the profound truth of the Two Extremes or leave it for the Core-Forming Technique.
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment before choosing the latter, as he might not have any opportunities to kill demons if he went to the capital city.
He shook his head and turned toward Qingzhou City.
...
The ancient brick walls that made up the city were incredibly majestic.
Compared to other places, Qingzhou City was home to the Demon Suppression Court's government office, four top-notch forces, and countless large and small sects from the martial arts world.
The place was bustling with people, everyone wearing a smile, creating a lively atmosphere.
Naturally, no one paid attention to the figure in ink-black robes quietly making his way through the crowd.
Within the vast city, Shen Yi took several wrong turns before finally locating the Demon Suppression Court's government office with the help of his Qi-sensing technique.
He walked back to his residence at a leisurely pace.
Looking at the empty rows of courtyards, it seemed like there were fewer people than when he had left.
The silver bell kept trembling, and Shen Yi faintly sensed the voices coming from it.
Most of the discussions revolved around their latest gains and the rewards they would ask for. The only useful piece of information was that Elder Aunt Aqian would stay at the Demon Suppression Court for three days to organize the demon-catchers' achievements and submit them together to the capital city.
(End of Chapter)
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