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Chapter 364: You Dare to Plot Against This Emperor?
Chapter 364: You Dare to Plot Against This Emperor?
"My lord, the key to mastering formations lies in understanding the principles and adapting them, not in rote memorization." Qingqiu Laozu gently reminded him.
Shen Yi sat in the empty immortal mansion, rubbing his forehead vigorously.
Formation diagrams flashed through his mind, causing his spirit to feel slightly weary.
After nearly two thousand years of studying and practicing, Shen Yi finally comprehended the seven formation manuals.
With his current understanding of formations, he could barely be considered a master.
However, it wasn't until he started studying the Xu Family Formation Manual that he realized all his previous knowledge was just the tip of the iceberg.
The Xu Family Manual recorded a total of one thousand and three hundred formation diagrams.
Just the Dragon Lock Formation alone had nearly a hundred variations, and seemingly minor adjustments could lead to completely different outcomes.
According to Qingqiu Laozu, this art relied on one's innate talent.
Understanding one principle could lead to understanding many others.
It emphasized the importance of spontaneity and the lack of fixed forms in formations.
Shen Yi couldn't grasp the concept of 'understanding', so he chose the most brute-force method.
If he couldn't comprehend it, he would memorize it.
By memorizing all the variations, he would essentially understand them.
Qingqiu Laozu couldn't understand this approach but was greatly impressed.
The master had learned the profound art of formations and developed a primitive and wild sense of beauty.
As Shen Yi tirelessly infused his lifespan into the immortal mansion, two new faces appeared.
"Congratulations on your great advancement, Lion Sovereign!" they called out before even approaching.
They had heard that the lion had returned and slaughtered the Savage Mountain Demon Sovereign, then immediately seized the Dark Tail Demon Sovereign's treasure, displaying its ferocity and greed.
It was better not to let them think that they had intruded into the immortal mansion without permission.
"We are the subordinates of the Golden-Winged Nine-Striped Demon Sovereign, and we have brought fine wine to congratulate you."
The Deer Demon carried a large wine jar, smiling as he walked in front.
Behind him followed a Rooster Demon with a high, towering comb, who, although not smiling, still politely cupped his hands in greeting.
"We originally wanted to invite the Lion Sovereign to the Eight Directions Feast Tower for a gathering, but it's not peaceful recently. This fine wine is from the Feast Tower, so please accept it."
After speaking, both of them looked forward.
In the simple immortal mansion, the Golden-Eyed Lion casually leaned against a stone platform, appearing relaxed and at ease, clearly treating this place as his own territory.
Seeing the two demons approaching, Shen Yi glanced at them and casually waved his hand. "Sit."
The Lion Soul had already mentioned these two demon monarchs earlier, so there was no need to ask further.
The Deer Demon was a powerful demon from the Twenty-Fourth Cavern, not as strong as the Thunder Hoof or Dark Tail Demon Sovereigns, but still far beyond the reach of the former Golden-Eyed Lion Sovereign.
The Rooster Demon was even more formidable, ranking in the Eighteenth Cavern and reaching the late stage of the Profound Spirit realm.
"We've heard of the Lion Sovereign's great reputation, and indeed, you are as formidable as they say."
Seeing that the lion didn't even bother to look at him, the Deer Demon glanced at the Dark Tail Spear in the lion's hand and nodded with a smile, then sat down happily.
Unintentionally, he exchanged a glance with the Rooster Demon for a moment.
A Demon Sovereign from the Fortieth Cavern, and already acting so arrogantly.
"..."
The Rooster Demon shook his head slightly, showing no signs of surprise.
It was only natural for those who gained power to become arrogant.
There had been countless examples like this in the Thousand Demons Cave over the years, but only a few had survived until the end.
Today, they had come with the orders of the Golden-Winged Nine-Striped Demon Sovereign.
Moreover, with the lion's current mysterious background, even the Dark Tail Demon Sovereign feared it, so it was worth enduring for a while.
With this in mind, the Rooster Demon stood up and patted the wine jar, filling three large bowls with fine wine. He raised them towards the lion sitting high above and said, "My brother and I greatly admire the Lion Sovereign's heroism. Perhaps we will have the honor of becoming family in the future."
Shen Yi took the large bowl and slightly swirled the wine, hesitating as he said, "Perhaps."
With his current strength, relying on his Dharmic Body, he might be able to survive, but he certainly couldn't be considered top-tier.
To establish a solid foothold, he indeed needed a powerful backer.
At present, he had no understanding of the top ten Demons in the caves, and making a decision hastily could easily lead to complications.
His goal was not to become another Thunderhoof Demon Emperor but to truly infiltrate the Thousand Demons Cave from within.
Shen Yi savored the rich aroma of the wine and silently used his Illusionary Form Technique to pour the wine away.
He then smacked his lips and said, "Another bowl, please."
"The Lion Sovereign is so generous."
The Deer Demon quickly refilled the wine bowl for him.
Soon, the entire Immortal Mansion was filled with the scent of alcohol.
As the lion became more relaxed, the Deer Demon did not hold back on his flattery, almost praising the lion to be on par with the top ten cave Demons.
"Tsk."
The Rooster Demon leisurely savored the fine wine.
This old Deer Demon was still not convinced.
The Golden-Eyed Lion Sovereign had just made an enemy of the Dark Tail Demon Emperor, which was equivalent to offending the Spider Emperor.
If it didn't know how to restrain itself now, it would face greater troubles later.
Excessive flattery was intended to flatter the lion to death.
This was not in line with the orders given by the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor.
However, the Rooster Demon merely smiled and had no intention of interrupting.
The two brothers had served the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor for many years, and suddenly, a lucky lion appeared, posing a significant threat to their status.
Finally, as the night deepened, the wine jar was almost empty.
The Deer Demon, now slightly drunk, swayed his head and said, "Lion Sovereign, please wait a moment while I go and fetch more wine."
Just then, purple lightning flashed outside the Immortal Mansion.
Four emerald-green eyes peered into the mansion.
The Thunderhoof Demon Emperor glanced at the two Demons and then smiled indifferently at the lion, "It seems I've come at an inconvenient time, disturbing your enjoyment."
"Go ahead and fart."
Shen Yi still had no intention of getting up; he was becoming increasingly adept at handling relationships among Demons.
It wasn't as difficult as he had imagined, which suited his somewhat socially anxious personality.
Upon hearing this, both the Deer Demon and the Rooster Demon revealed a peculiar expression.
It seemed that the relationship between the two Demons was even worse than they had imagined.
"I'm truly curious as to how the Spider Emperor could have taken you in."
The Thunderhoof Demon Emperor had grown accustomed to the lion's arrogance and no longer felt the anger he had before; he merely sighed.
He then summoned a purple lightning bolt and slowly sent it towards the lion.
The lion's four eyes narrowed slightly, filled with ridicule, "By the order of the Dark Nether Spider Emperor, I am to guard this Immortal Mansion. Leave immediately."
The Thunderhoof Demon Emperor made no attempt to hide his intentions.
He was straightforward in making this a lesson.
He wanted to see the lion's reaction upon realizing the trap ahead, yet feeling helpless.
"Damn it..."
The Deer Demon looked away, wishing he had known the Spider Emperor would respond so quickly. He shouldn't have come today.
Now that he had heard about this, pretending not to know... he would surely be beaten half to death by the Nine-Striped Tiger when he returned.
"Lion Sovereign, rest assured, my brother and I are willing to share your burden," the Rooster Demon said, standing up at the right moment.
Upon seeing this, the Thunderhoof Demon Emperor's eyelids twitched.
He had never imagined that the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor would value this lion so highly.
However...
If the jade slip was as valuable as the Spider Emperor claimed, even with these two foolish Demons, it wouldn't make a difference.
The Thunderhoof Demon Emperor continued to stare at the lion, his eyes filled with even more ridicule.
But Shen Yi casually dispersed the purple lightning and slowly stood up.
His scarred muscles rippled slightly, and his body was enveloped in a wine aroma, but his golden eyes remained clear and alert, "I understand. You can leave now."
(End of Chapter)
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