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Chapter 202: I'll Start Causing Trouble
Chapter 202: I'll Start Causing Trouble
The last time he slew a dragon in Shuiyun Village, the situation was similar, but the numbers were far fewer than now.
The vast and dense white mist caused Shen Yi to marvel inwardly.
But upon reflection, it made sense.
The Demon Suppression Bureau oppressed noble houses and sects, and eradicated wild god-demon shrines. Whether it was the Demon Suppression Bureau or the General's Mansion, they were always built in the most prominent locations within the city.
All of this was to ensure that the common folk would always know who was protecting them.
Well, although the protection was rather weak, incidents of demons devouring humans still occasionally occurred. But in Shen Yi's opinion, the Demon Suppression Bureau was merely lacking in strength, and their attitude wasn't really an issue.
The common people offered Incense Fire Wish Power to support the Demon-Suppressing Commander, and these Essence Condensation Realm cultivators were indeed doing their best to slay demons.
If it weren't for the unexpected variable of the Lesser Demon King, ensuring the stability of Qingzhou wouldn't have been an empty promise.
"..."
Elder General Chen left some final instructions before departing.
Shen Yi naturally didn't need to be polite anymore.
He channeled the Demonic Life Span into the Heaven-Consuming Core Devouring Technique, and in an instant, the white mist was devoured by his Inner Core.
The Dao Embryo and Shadow Soul converged.
Although they were fundamentally two different things, the way they condensed was more or less the same.
With a successful experience under his belt, it took only three hundred years for the Divine Seed to completely transform into the shape of a fetus.
Shen Yi observed it briefly.
He discovered that he could stimulate it with his Divine Consciousness and issue commands to it. The process was quicker, but the little one's consciousness was relatively weak, and it understood slowly.
However, Shen Yi still felt that the surrounding white mist was affected by it.
Buzz—
The Abyssal Longsword trembled slightly and then shot out of its sheath, suspending itself before Shen Yi.
"So this is what General Chen meant by borrowing the power of the Shadow Soul..."
Shen Yi had thought that when Elder Chen closed his eyes on Qingfeng Mountain, he was projecting his Shadow Soul, but he never expected that the old man was just immersing himself in Inner Vision to play with the child.
After merging with the Dao Embryo...
He no longer had any spare Divine Consciousness to allocate to the Shadow Soul.
This was why no one had ever considered cultivating both simultaneously; it wasn't necessarily impossible, but it was pointless.
A single Divine Consciousness didn't require two containers, nor could it control two.
Instead, as time passed, the Shadow Soul's consciousness gradually grew, and it would eventually learn to resist.
A life formed from Incense Fire Wish Power was evidently much gentler than a Heaven-Consuming Dao Embryo formed from Demon Energy... But this was a relative comparison, and it didn't mean it was harmless.
Even if it developed in the best possible direction, it would never obey commands again, even if it didn't turn on its host. It would likely only think about how to break free from its shackles, escape the Qi Sea, and live a carefree life.
Shen Yi's idea was to reshape a Demon Soul using the panel and have this Demon Soul control the Shadow Soul.
He wasn't entirely sure if this idea was feasible.
But with the existence of the Sun Melt Treasure Furnace and his powerful Divine Consciousness, it was impossible for the Shadow Soul to turn on its host. At most, it would be a waste of Incense Fire Wish Power.
"Continue."
Shen Yi turned his attention back to the white mist, unstintingly pouring more Demonic Life Span into it.
He was just too lazy to confide in others.
In reality, it wasn't that easy.
Slaying the Lesser Demon King had brought him many gains, but it had also offended enemies he knew nothing about.
He hadn't been too worried initially, as he was, after all, a registered disciple of the Martial Temple. If things got too dangerous, he could always seek temporary refuge within the Martial Temple.
However, after hearing Jiang Qiulan's explanation, Shen Yi suddenly realized that the situation was completely different from what he had imagined.
The Martial Temple, with its dignified golden body, had reached a point where it struggled to protect itself.
Two unfamiliar immortal sects, upon Xian Qiu Lan's reminder, seemed to be anything but gentle and benevolent.
To survive, one must rely on themselves.
However, what troubled Shen Yi the most was that his path was almost at its end.
The upper limit of Immortal-Demon Nine Transformations was the Primordial Chaos Realm, and the Heaven-Consuming Core Devouring Technique was already perfected. Breaking apart the inner core was just a matter of foundation and time. The combination of the two would undoubtedly grant him strength no weaker than that of a Commander or Moonyang, and possibly even stronger.
However, even the Golden Body in the Martial Temple was severely injured, and the opponent was at the Transformation Spirit Realm.
"..."
This situation was exactly like what happened in Baiyun County, but at least back then, there was a direction to follow, and he could enter the Demon Suppression Bureau to obtain cultivation techniques.
But now, he had no idea what to do.
It seemed that he could only rely on those remnants to deduce the chaotic demonic martial arts.
Shen Yi had to leave himself a backup plan.
If he couldn't successfully deduce the subsequent martial arts, then the Golden Body Technique mastered by the Martial Temple might be his only way to reach the Transformation Spirit Realm.
The demonic lifespan was rapidly depleting, and all the incense fire wish power in Linjiang Prefecture was converging towards this place!
Until the white mist in the sky completely disappeared, leaving not a trace.
Within the Heaven-Devouring Inner Pill, beside the crimson Dao Infant, a faint and tender shadow slowly sat up.
[Nine hundred and twentieth year, you have successfully condensed a complete Shadow Soul.]
[Remaining demonic lifespan: five thousand four hundred and three years.]
Nine hundred years, from Divine Seed to Shadow Soul, this progress was even faster than General Chen Qiankun.
Shen Yi silently looked at the Abyssal Longsword before him and found it trembling, its tip pointed directly at him: "..."
A hint of coldness flashed across his handsome face.
The next moment, the suppressing force in his Qi Sea transformed into an invisible giant hand, cruelly grabbing the Shadow Soul's neck. It was no longer a mere lesson of two slaps, but a grasp filled with intense killing intent.
"It's only been nine hundred years; I don't mind condensing it again."
As if hearing Shen Yi's inner thoughts, the Shadow Soul trembled all over and obediently returned the Abyssal Longsword to the sheath at the youth's waist.
This powerful Divine Consciousness had personally killed a Dao Infant's consciousness, far more powerful than itself, and the faint hint of cruelty it exuded made it dare not doubt the youth's words.
"..."
After a long while, Shen Yi released the suppressing force.
To reshape the demonic soul, he still needed over four thousand years of demonic lifespan.
As for his goal, if he could slay the Moonhowling Demon King, that would be the best outcome. If not, then he would have to settle for a Lesser Demon King.
As for now...
The incense fire wish power in Linjiang Prefecture had been completely absorbed, greatly reducing General Chen's strength. Before he could recover somewhat, Shen Yi intended to stay in Linjiang Prefecture for a while.
He might as well take care of this Shadow Soul.
There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Shen Yi went out and called for a deputy commander: "I'd appreciate it if you could bring me all the documents related to the suppression of demons in Linjiang Prefecture."
"Understood, sir!"
The deputy commander stood straight, his two palms tightly clenched in a salute.
Anyone with eyes could see that Linjiang Prefecture was about to undergo a significant change, and this young General Shen was clearly prepared to take over General Chen's position.
He whispered, "General Shen, do you want me to inform your personal attendants to report back?"
"No need."
Shen Yi shook his head. Moonyang's Core Formation Realm Demon Lords had all withdrawn, but those like the Toad Lord, who were hiding in their lairs and being watched, were unlikely to be able to leave.
Might as well make use of the idle time.
(End of Chapter)
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