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Chapter 302: Reshaping the White-Feathered Demon Empress
Chapter 302: Reshaping the White-Feathered Demon Empress
"Friend Shen, we shouldn't linger here any longer. What do you think?" Tang Yuan said cautiously, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily. His tone held a hint of negotiation.
He truly regarded this young man as an equal in terms of cultivation. After all, from their previous battle, it was clear that the sudden appearance of the golden body was not simply to protect Shen Yi. The two worked together seamlessly, clearly veteran companions rather than a senior-junior relationship.
"Is the cave you found inaccessible?" Shen Yi glanced sideways.
"There used to be an entrance, but it seems to have been repaired by that Xu family member," Tang Yuan said, gritting his teeth. He sighed helplessly, "Who knows how many formation masters the Thousand Demon Cave has captured. If there's only one, it's fine, but if there are others, we're in big trouble."
This was the territory of the Thousand Demon Cave, and they had more comprehensive information about the normally opened caves than the human cultivators.
If they used formation masters to repair the other entrances, the Immortal's Gate and Great Qian would have no choice but to confront the demons and devils directly, increasing the pressure on them exponentially.
"..."
The Great Qian Sect masters exchanged glances, each seeing the despair in the others' eyes.
The next moment, they heard Tang Yuan say apologetically, "In my current state, I'm afraid I don't have the strength to take you to find the age fruit. But I will report this trip to my master and try to buy some more time for Great Qian."
"Thank you for your understanding, Senior Tang."
Although they bowed politely, the faces of the sect masters did not improve.
The amount of age fruit required was fixed and would not change under any circumstances.
With only a few of them left to serve Great Qian, even if they delayed for a while, it would not make much difference.
Moreover, with the demise of another Demon Empress, the next time they entered, the dangers would be manifold.
"I understand your dilemma, but there's nothing we can do today. Even if I were in my prime, there would be no accessible caves to explore. I certainly can't take you to the lair of those Demon Emperors..." Tang Yuan tried to explain patiently.
He waved his hand. "Let's go."
At this moment, Shen Yi suddenly spoke up, "The Demon Emperor's cave?"
"There's something you don't know, Friend Shen," Tang Yuan stopped and explained. "The age fruit only exists in caves, but a small number of cave formations have completely collapsed and are exposed to the world. However, these caves are occupied by the most powerful group of demons and devils."
"Even the one ranked last among them resides in the Twentieth Cave. My master, Qingfeng Zhenren, has an extraordinary cultivation, just half a step away from the late God-Transformation stage. Even with his prowess, he wouldn't dare claim a sure victory."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi recalled the young cultivator he had seen in the Eight Directions Eating House, the one who had exuded a vast and majestic aura even at their first meeting. So, he was of such a high realm.
"I understand," Shen Yi nodded. "May I trouble you for one more thing, Zhenren?"
"Please speak freely, and I will do my best," Tang Yuan replied, slightly startled.
However, he couldn't help but wonder if Shen Yi was about to ask him to accompany him to visit the Demon Emperor's cave. If Shen Yi did make such a request, given Tang Yuan's personality and the fact that he owed Shen Yi a life debt, he wouldn't be able to refuse, but he would definitely feel a headache coming on.
Unexpectedly, Shen Yi casually glanced to the side and said, "Please help me take her out."
Could it be that he still doesn't want to leave?
"It's nothing major." Tang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief and nodded in agreement, but he still whispered a word of caution. "I'm not trying to scare you, but the situation in the Thousand Demon Cave has changed. It's best to leave as soon as possible."
After saying that, he bid farewell with a bow and soared into the air, his aura trailing behind him.
Xuwanyun watched as the two of them made a decision for her, and though she opened her mouth to argue, she ended up lowering her head in disappointment.
Perhaps Shen Yi's gentleness had made her forget just how formidable he was.
To put it bluntly, if he really wanted to harm Aqing, even if she risked her life, she wouldn't be able to stop him. Moreover, he had just proven his ability to protect Aqing by sacrificing a Demon Empress.
The earlier scene had thoroughly intimidated her.
"I'll wait for you outside."
Xuwanyun turned to her niece and said, "Be careful."
As she spoke, she took the storage bag from her waist and handed it to Aqing.
"Okay, Auntie, don't worry."
Aqing took the bag and walked up to stand behind Shen Yi.
She seemed to still be thinking about the old man from earlier, as her mood was somewhat off.
"You all should leave too."
Shen Yi addressed the Great Qian Sect Masters.
"Uh."
Hou Wanhai was taken aback for a moment, feeling that there was something odd about the way Shen Yi spoke to them.
It didn't sound like a senior addressing ordinary cultivators; there was no air of superiority, yet his tone brooked no argument.
"Yes, we obey."
They dared not say more and obediently summoned their Nascent Souls, following Tang Yuan as he flew away.
Soon, only Shen Yi and Aqing were left.
Shen Yi picked up Aqing and disappeared from the spot, once again using the array disc to conceal their auras.
"Brother Shen, where are we going?" Aqing tried to rally her spirits.
"Wait here for a while."
Shen Yi made sure they had put enough distance between themselves and the others before setting Aqing down in the dense forest.
He then stood atop a giant tree, gazing into the distance as if observing their surroundings, but in reality, he had already opened the panel.
Inside the Thousand Demon Cave, he had a guide at his disposal.
While Qinghua lacked experience, the White-Feathered Demon Empress and the Golden-Eyed Lion Emperor should have some useful information.
Earlier, he had refrained from asking due to a lack of demon lifespan, not wanting to miss the opportunity to advance.
Now, however, he had plenty to spare.
He directly consumed 10,000 years of demon lifespan and exchanged it for a demon origin.
[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 25,600 years]
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment before deciding to reshape the soul of the White-Feathered Demon Empress first. After all, she had mentioned that the Blood Demon Emperor was her brother, so she might know more than the Golden-Eyed Lion Emperor.
As he poured the demon origin into her, time seemed to flow swiftly, and a dispersing silhouette of a white crane slowly took shape.
[Surviving the tribulations of a myriad of years, dissolving resentment in the heart, and comprehending the boundless grace of its master, the soul of the past life is reshaped.]
[Demon Empress (Incomplete): White-Feathered Celestial Crane]
Compared to Madame Qinghua, the White-Feathered Demon Empress's soul not only showed signs of dissipation but also appeared somewhat dull.
Shen Yi was perplexed for a moment before realizing the reason.
Ten thousand years of demon lifespan seemed like a long time for humans, but for demons, it was less significant. Just like the White-Feathered Demon Empress, who had lived for almost 40,000 years, a single demon origin wasn't enough for her.
However, it didn't matter. He only needed her to ask for directions.
He could make up for the deficit later when using her to enhance his golden body.
(End of Chapter)
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