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Chapter 201: Immortal Sect Alliance, Cultivating the Shadow Soul
Chapter 201: Immortal Sect Alliance, Cultivating the Shadow Soul
Shen Yi had originally planned to set off immediately.
However, a tall figure appeared in the courtyard, interrupting his departure.
The Li siblings had already intended to leave, and upon seeing Jiang Qiulan, they bowed respectfully before turning and fleeing, not even noticing that Jiang had changed into a black dress.
The young masters of noble families might not fear the Commander, as most of the time, they were no different from wooden posts.
But the stacked heads on the Yushan Prefecture walls served as a constant reminder to all sects and families.
"Granny Aqian asked me to give you the Tranquil Breath Technique."
Jiang Qiulan knocked gently on the door and waited for a response before pushing it open and stepping inside.
"Thank you," Shen Yi said, accepting the martial arts manual from her hand.
"The Body Tempering Technique and pills you mentioned earlier, I've had them prepared and sent to the address you provided."
Jiang Qiulan sat beside the young man, her voice pleasant, with a hint of warmth in her eyes.
"Good," Shen Yi nodded. With his current achievements, he only needed to make a request, and the Demon Suppression Bureau would open the Inner Treasury, providing the best martial arts manuals and pills to an ordinary martial artist.
Not only that, but even if Zhang the Butcher obtained a manual and established a sect with it, the local Demon Suppression Bureau would still support him.
However, even if they emptied the Inner Treasury of Qingzhou's Demon Suppression Bureau,
There was still no manual that could stir Shen Yi's interest.
He glanced at Jiang, "How many Demon Beast merits would it take to exchange for a Primordial Chaos Realm manual from the Imperial Court?"
Jiang Qiulan's response, however, surprised Shen Yi.
"The Great Qian Dynasty primarily cultivates the Shadow Soul, and there are no Primordial Chaos Realm manuals. The Martial Temple might have some, but they are likely scarce."
"Isn't the Martial Temple part of the Great Qian Dynasty?"
If Shen Yi's memory served him right, the previous rewards were also obtained from the Martial Temple.
Jiang Qiulan shook her head lightly, "The Great Qian Dynasty belongs to the Martial Temple, but I'm referring to the true Martial Temple. The one that formed the alliance with Radiant Light Cave and Paulownia Mountain was the Martial Temple, not the Great Qian Dynasty."
This wasn't the first time Shen Yi had heard these two names, "Are these the Immortal Sects you mentioned?"
"Mhm," Jiang Qiulan was accustomed to his indifference to worldly affairs. For someone like Shen Yi, who devoted all his thoughts to martial arts cultivation, it was only natural.
"Currently, Paulownia Mountain leads the alliance. There are twelve disciples of the True Man, and Radiant Light Cave has seventy-two disciples, but their strength is inferior. As for the Martial Temple...you should have met their powerful cultivators."
Met them? Shen Yi hesitated, wondering if she was referring to the senile old man and the remaining twelve corpses.
If so, he would have to consider whether to stay or leave.
The Demon Suppression Bureau was already weak, but he never imagined that those above were even weaker.
"What are the requirements to join the Immortal Sect?"
"..."
For the first time, Jiang Qiulan fell silent, then turned to the young man, "Don't...at least, not for now."
She had never interfered with anyone's choices.
Even at Xitai Mountain, knowing the dangers ahead, she explained the situation and let them decide. If they insisted on following, she would not say another word.
But this time, Jiang Qiulan's expression was solemn.
"Even if you go there, you won't find what you seek. The methods to break through the Primordial Chaos Realm and reach the Transcendent Incarnation Realm vary, and they are not something that can be taught. That's why there are Primordial Masters."
"You will surely understand it yourself." Trust shone in the girl's eyes.
"Thank you," Shen Yi said, giving her a sidelong glance. He wondered where this sudden confidence came from, but the thought that others also had to rely on their own comprehension made him feel better. After all, he had endured the same hardships throughout his journey.
"Are both the Primordial Master and Martial Immortal realms Transcendent Incarnation?"
"Different paths, same destination. Both involve shedding the mortal body, just with different methods."
When it came to cultivation, Jiang Qiulan was clearly very interested. "However, there are methods to cultivate the Shadow Soul, and the Martial Temple has accumulated twenty-three Golden Body Techniques over the years. Mastering one of them is the key to the path of Transcendent Incarnation."
From Essence Condensation to Martial Immortal, and then from Martial Immortal to Transcendent Incarnation.
Compared to the Primordial Master, this was still a shortcut.
However, taking shortcuts always came with a price, as evidenced by the current situation of the Martial Temple.
"I understand."
Shen Yi stood up and pushed open the door.
Indeed, the initial decision to cultivate both paths was the right choice. At least if one path didn't work out, there would be other options.
Regardless, he would first focus on condensing his Shadow Soul.
...
At the Demon Suppression General's Mansion in Linjiang Prefecture.
Chen Qiankun looked at the two young people before him. Although only a few short days had passed, he was still so excited that his hands trembled.
"Did it work?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he vigorously shook his head.
What a stupid question to ask.
If they had failed, these two wouldn't be standing here so casually.
The old general stood up and paced back and forth inside the room, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth. Finally, he took a deep breath and managed to calm himself down.
He pondered for a long time. "Can I finally take a real rest?"
He had originally planned to look after Shen Yi for a while longer, but ever since the youth had slain a dragon demon in front of him, Chen Qiankun couldn't think of anything else he could help with.
"I've been wanting to take some time to visit my colleagues in other prefectures..."
After sending out the last letter, he hadn't received a single reply.
It was simply unsatisfying.
"I'll stay here for a while."
Shen Yi nodded. He had originally planned to use up his own wish power first before considering other methods.
But since Elder General Chen wanted to visit friends, he could also borrow the incense fire wish power of the Demon Subjugation Bureau in Linjiang Prefecture.
"We shouldn't delay."
Chen Qiankun took out a jade token from his body and casually placed it on the table.
It was clear that being confined to Linjiang Prefecture for hundreds of years had taken a toll on the old general.
"..."
Shen Yi couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Although he had the idea of condensing his Shadow Soul, he had also genuinely planned to visit Chen General to repay the favors he had received.
But he had been too busy slaying demons outside to find the time.
He hadn't expected that after just a few sentences, the old general would be leaving.
"Go cause some trouble."
Chen Qiankun waved his hand and strode outside. At this moment, he was extremely at ease with the youth, knowing that with Shen Yi in charge, unless the Moonhowling Demon King himself arrived, there would be no chaos.
Cause some trouble?
Shen Yi reached out and picked up the jade token, raising his eyebrows slightly.
Those were the old general's own words.
"Hmm?"
Jiang Qiulan looked at Chen Qiankun's departing figure and then at the subtle change in Shen Yi's expression.
She remembered that when Shen Yi went to find the Lesser Demon King, he had a similar expression.
The deputy commander outside had keenly arranged adjacent courtyards for the two of them.
Shen Yi returned to his room, holding the jade token.
As he closed his eyes, a vast white mist surged from all directions, filling his entire field of vision!
(End of Chapter)
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