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Chapter 47: Celestial Piercing Blood Slaughter, Greed Wolf Slaying Evil
Chapter 47: Celestial Piercing Blood Slaughter, Greed Wolf Slaying Evil
Shen Yi never expected his plan to proceed so smoothly.
His original intention was to spend a month cultivating and reaching the Initial Realm before the Town Demon Office's inspection, resolving the troubles left by his past life, and taking the opportunity to clear his tarnished reputation.
Now, after just over ten days, he had not only attained a solid foundation at the Initial Realm but had also eradicated a large number of deeply-involved demons and monsters.
As for his reputation...
Even for something minor like losing a purse, the common folk dared to block his door to seek his help.
It seemed that his reputation wasn't too bad after all.
Joining the Town Demon Office was likely a sure thing now.
Shen Yi turned his attention to the panel.
Remaining Lifespan: Forty-six years
The consecutive increases in lifespan came from attaining perfection in the Mortal Realm and then breaking through to the Initial Realm.
If he were to live to a ripe old age, he would make it to seventy-two.
With his previous life's unhealthy habits of smoking and drinking, if he were to actually live that long, Shen Yi would have to thank his lucky stars and his supposedly superior genes.
But he wasn't one to be content so easily.
It wasn't that simple to live a long life, especially given the numerous life-threatening situations he had encountered in just a short period. He hadn't even truly ventured beyond the county seat, and the farthest he had gone was the wasteland outside Shiling Village.
If not for his martial arts, he would have died a long time ago, leaving not even a trace of his bones.
Shen Yi had considered giving up this path and becoming an honored servant of some wealthy dog merchant. He could have heavy bags of silver, a soft and beautiful wife, and make contributions to the population behind closed doors.
However... Who could guarantee that he wouldn't end up like Liu Qi the next time he fell asleep?
True, his current realm was much higher than Liu Qi's, but what was that old man, Lao Qizi, compared to the myriad of demons and monsters out there?
"..."
Shen Yi stared at the panel, and as he thought about the imminent opportunity to leave Boyun County, his desire for the lifespan of demons and monsters burned even hotter.
Remaining Lifespan of Demons and Monsters: Six hundred and fifty-two years
He was just a step away from mastering the Blood Slaughter Blade Art, and he was determined to break through tonight.
As he channeled his lifespan into it...
Lines of text began to appear before his eyes.
The first year, following your previous idea, you continue to attempt to temper the blood slaughter attached to the blade with your qi transformation.
The seventh year, you watch as the red mist on the Black Blade gradually condenses, and your heart is steadfast. The saying, 'master one, master all' is true.
The twelfth year, due to impatience, the blood qi shatters, damaging your meridians. You feel that the saying, 'master one, master all' is bullshit. A slight deviation leads to a thousand miles of difference. There are no two identical leaves in the world.
...
Shen Yi felt the stinging pain all over his body, and he couldn't help but feel speechless.
How could he still be so reckless after simulating so many years, always taking risks with his body?
Was he making up for his lack of brains with courage? Couldn't he be a little more patient?
He slightly increased the speed at which he infused his lifespan.
The thirty-third year, you repair the hidden injuries in your body, stabilize your mind, and first let the Blood Slaughter merge with your true qi, letting them get accustomed to each other.
The fifty-ninth year, after many years of attempts, your qi undergoes a transformation, and you vaguely feel your temperament becoming more irritable.
Loss: Jade Liquid. Four Combinations True Qi (Perfection)
Realization: Jade Liquid. Celestial Piercing Blood Slaughter (Perfection)
The ninety-seventh year, you completely suppress the restless killing intent within your body and feel the power of this transformed martial art far surpassing what it was before. You can't help but marvel that your initial idea was indeed correct.
The hundred and twentieth year, after suppressing the demonic nature for many years, your control over this art becomes even more profound. Remove the demonic and evil qi, and enhance the killing intent. With a slight movement of your divine sense, an invisible layer of qi shrouds the blade.
Realization: Jade Liquid. Greed Wolf Slaying Evil
Remaining Lifespan of Demons and Monsters: Four hundred and thirty-two years
...
If not for the few lines that appeared at the end...
Ironically, the Blood Slaughter Blade Art, which had once been steeped in demonic energy, had returned to its purest form, completely eradicating any trace of evil.
Greed Wolf Slaying Evil.
Shen Yi casually picked up Er Hei, and the black blade instantly unsheathed.
As the qi within his Great Cavity circulated, the entire blade seemed to darken inexplicably in Shen Yi's eyes, as if merging with the night, leaving no trace of its presence.
"..."
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment before touching the blade with his index finger.
The sharp edge sank into his flesh without any resistance, and instead of the blood bead rolling off, it strangely seeped into the blade, transforming into an almost imperceptible blood line that subtly crawled along the length of the longsword.
Shen Yi stared silently at his fingertip.
Ever since he had perfected the Golden Yang Eight Treasures Mystical Body, this was the first time he had sustained an injury.
What truly startled him was that... until the flesh was pierced, if he hadn't been watching closely, he wouldn't have felt a thing, not even a hint of sensation.
The gleaming black blade seemed tailor-made for slaughter.
Shen Yi slowly sheathed the sword.
Amidst his surprise, a sense of caution also arose.
He had never expected to find such a vicious sword technique within the Jade Liquid Realm, and for a moment, he couldn't think of a suitable counterstrategy.
If he were to encounter another version of himself, wielding this sword and launching a surprise attack...
If it were a direct confrontation, he could simply create some distance and bombard his opponent with hundreds of instances of Four Combinations True Qi, enough to shatter even a small mountain.
But if his opponent resorted to underhanded tactics...
If they pretended to be familiar, chatting and laughing, only to suddenly draw their sword and stab him in the back!
"..."
Shen Yi shook his head, infusing the demon and monster's lifespan into the Golden Yang Eight Treasures Mystical Body.
He had to admit that the methods of the Vajra Sect were indeed slow.
However, they suited him perfectly.
Although he had perfected the Eight Treasures Mystical Body, there was no limit to the enhancement of one's physical strength.
Until he could interpret the latter half of the technique, even if the amplification became increasingly slow, even a mosquito's meat was still meat.
["In the first year, with the constant tempering of the qi within your cavity, your physique has slightly improved."]
["In the second year..."]
As the dawn's light began to illuminate the sky, Shen Yi retained three hundred years of the demon and monster's lifespan for emergencies.
He got out of bed and stretched his body. While he couldn't say if his skin had become more resilient, his strength had definitely increased by about twenty percent.
After changing into new clothes, he went to the usual stall, "One pancake, with two eggs."
"Sir Shen, you usually get two servings. Aren't you feeling well today? You don't seem to have much of an appetite."
The vendor skillfully prepared the food while asking with a smile.
"I'm not that hungry, I just don't like having an empty stomach." Shen Yi replied with a smile, placing the money on the table. His expression was calm, without a hint of dejection.
With his current identity, he knew that he shouldn't have any interactions with those refined and beautiful young ladies, especially not with someone from the Town Demon Office.
"We're not deaf." The vendor glanced around before lowering his voice. "Last night, they arrested a lot of people, all of them officials from the yamen... You're not one of them, so stop worrying."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi took the pancake and glanced down the long street.
They sure worked fast.
According to the memories of his previous life, this move signified that the Town Demon Office would be taking complete control of Boyun County.
At the same time...
It was also time for them to select new members.
Whether or not he could secure a promising future depended on today's performance.
(End of Chapter)
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