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Chapter 180: The Dao Seed That Gained Sentient Awareness
Chapter 180: The Dao Seed That Gained Sentient Awareness
Xiao Qiangwei's emotions were in turmoil.
Just as General You finally let go of the idea of leaving Qingzhou, Shen Yi immediately followed suit.
The former, despite losing his composure due to Jiang Daoren, still had the sense to consult with Senior Yang first. But Shen Yi intended to charge alone into the lair of the Howling Moon Demon King.
There was no denying Shen Yi's prowess in spatial movement within Qingzhou.
That was only because Qingzhou lacked a Xuanxian expert. As a martial immortal, General Wu relied on his astral soul to cast spells, forgoing the need to enhance his physical body with lightwork techniques. However, Howling Moon was a bona fide demon king, comparable to a Xuanxian cultivator.
The vast gulf in their realms was not something a simple spatial movement technique could bridge.
"Why don't we have General You accompany you? That way, you'll have backup."
Xiao Qiangwei hadn't intended to interfere with Shen Yi's plans, but she found herself speaking up nonetheless.
"..."
You Longtao lowered his palms, a faint sense of admiration in his heart.
If he recalled correctly, Aunt Xiao had just been advising him to remain level-headed. Yet, the mere presence of Shen Yi seemed to transform the people around him.
On second thought, it was only natural. Shen Yi's exceptional performance would naturally inspire admiration and goodwill from those around him.
Hmm...
At least Jiang Shimui wouldn't be swayed so easily. After all, she and Shen Yi were both geniuses in their own right.
With that thought, You Longtao finally reassured himself. He then retrieved two strands of qi from his storage artifact and said, "These are what Senior Yang retrieved for me earlier. The Golden Bell Demon Catcher possesses a profound qi-sensing technique that can more accurately locate demons. Please take it, General Shen."
The two strands of qi were substantial, like flickering flames.
"Before you leave, if you change your mind, I'll be ready to accompany you at any time."
"Thank you, General You."
Shen Yi received the qi into his palm and immediately sensed the intense demonic aura within, far surpassing that of the Demon Lord by several dozen times over.
"These two Qingmian Lions are siblings who are always together. They are among the higher-ranking demon lords under the Howling Moon Demon King and are highly trusted by him. That's why he sent them to protect the White Jade Rabbit."
General You had dealt with these three demon lords for many years and knew their capabilities well.
The Embryo-Holding Realm had three stages: implanting the Dao seed, incubating the Dao fetus, and finally, giving birth to the Dao infant or astral soul.
If the White Jade Rabbit was akin to a martial artist who had just implanted the Dao seed, a relatively weak one at that, either of these two lions could crush a Dao fetus stage practitioner. Together, they would even pose a challenge to You Longtao, a Yin Shen cultivator who had transcended all three stages.
"I'm just going to give it a try. If it doesn't work out, I'll return to Qingzhou as soon as possible."
Shen Yi nodded, not making any overconfident promises.
The myriad martial arts he had perfected at the cost of his lifespan were finally demonstrating their true power now that his realm had caught up.
Whether it was the Two Extremes Dragon and Tiger True Intent, the Immortal Demon Nine Sheddings, or even the Devouring Heaven Elixir itself, mastering any one of them was enough to defeat opponents of higher realms.
However, one could never be too sure what secret trump cards demons might have up their sleeves.
When it came to life-or-death situations, anyone would have a few desperate moves.
"Now that we've discussed the main issue, I'd like to ask about a personal matter..." You Longtao felt a bit embarrassed. The entire Qingzhou Demon-Subduing Division was risking their lives to stabilize the Twelve Counties, and here he was, the Demon-Subduing General, wasting Shen Yi's precious time during this critical juncture.
"I heard that you went to the capital with Jiang Shimui. I wanted to ask if Shimui has shown any..." He trailed off, feeling foolish. With Jiang Shimui's reserved nature, even if she had any emotional turmoil, how could Shen Yi possibly notice?
Ever since her realm had progressed further, Jiang Qiulan had become less reticent on their journey back. Occasionally, she would strike up a casual conversation with him.
It was quite a contrast to her previous stoic demeanor.
Unfortunately, Shen Yi's mind was occupied with the demon matters in Qingzhou, so he hadn't really paid much attention, and thus couldn't provide any more details.
"Smiles more..."
The people in the room were taken aback, struggling for a long time to imagine such a scene in their minds.
You Longtao shook his head, understanding that Shen Yi was trying to comfort him. "Thank you, Brother You understands."
"Then I'll take my leave." Shen Yi nodded slightly and stood up to walk towards the exit.
It was best to avoid lingering and instead, promptly attend to examining his demon core.
The young man's sudden movement startled You Longtao, who then instinctively glanced at Lin Shimai beside him.
Lin Baiwei seemed accustomed to Shen Yi's reactions. Back in Boyun County, Shen Yi had also abruptly left after tossing a pancake onto the table. At least this time, he had bid them farewell.
She could only shake her head helplessly.
They had agreed to have a detailed chat in the evening, and he had clearly nodded in agreement, only to forget about it moments later.
Now, they would be apart again for who knew how long.
He was embarking on such a dangerous endeavor, and as always, he refused to leave even a single word behind.
If only she had tried harder in the past, accumulated more merit, and raised her realm through the Martial Temple's refinement, she wouldn't be in a position where she could only watch as Shen Yi departed alone.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Baiwei looked down at the small silver bell at her waist, her eyes reflecting newfound determination.
"Brother, I'm leaving now!"
As she turned to go, Xiao Qiangwei grabbed her, and You Longtao shot a sidelong glance at her, saying indifferently, "If I can't even keep you here, how am I supposed to control General Shen? Stay honestly in Tingyang County and recover from your injuries first."
After saying that, he sighed. "If General Shen returns, I'll be the first to send you a message."
...
On the outskirts of Tingyang County, by a stream.
Shen Yi landed gracefully, finding a secluded spot to sit down.
He was about to leave the territory of Qingzhou.
Although this wasn't his first time doing so, he remained vigilant and on guard.
He took out the demon pills borrowed from Jiang Qiulan.
There were fourteen in total, and now only five were left.
Opening the panel, he continued to deduce the Devouring Heaven Elixir's devouring technique. It had to be said that although this thing was more profound and substantial than an inner pill of the same realm, it was also incredibly demanding in terms of consumption.
The five demon pills entered his abdomen, depleting another 370 years of his demon lifespan.
Compared to before embracing the pill, the speed of consumption this time was about 30% faster.
However, Shen Yi didn't feel any joy about it.
The reason for the increased speed wasn't due to him becoming more skilled... but because the Dao seed was actively devouring the demonic power.
The so-called 'embracing the pill to nurture the soul'.
In essence, it was using various heavenly treasures and essences to condense and create a living being.
At this moment, the crimson light points and the blood-like threads spreading around them gradually formed something akin to limbs and a body, although it was only a faint outline. Nonetheless, it had already gained self-awareness.
This situation had deviated from the description in the Devouring Heaven Elixir's manual.
The emergence of self-awareness was supposed to occur during the Dao fetus stage. To reach that stage, he would need at least two more rabbit demon pills of similar quality.
(End of Chapter)
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