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Chapter 506: The Palace of Ten Thousand Demons (2K7)
Chapter 506: The Palace of Ten Thousand Demons (2K7)
Absent?
The servants quickly relayed this message back to their masters.
Among the remaining six sects, many of their members raised their heads in astonishment.
This, of course, included the well-informed White Witch. He hesitantly put down his token, "He's really not there?"
If it was just a fleeting thought before, now that Shen Yi was absent from Nanyang Zong, the suspicion fell heavily on him.
However, the White Witch just couldn't wrap his head around it. This Shen Zongzhu, a newcomer, had managed to befriend Liu Shiqian and Chiyang, elders of Qingyue Zong, which was already impressive enough. Moreover, he even got strong cultivators like Su Hongxiao and Wei Yuanzhou to stand up for him, his methods were simply awe-inspiring.
Now, Shen had gone around Nan Hongqi and found other helpers, risking offending the Dragon Palace to ruthlessly slaughter a large group of aquatic demons.
All for the sake of revenge?!
The White Witch didn't even consider the possibility that Shen Yi might have done this himself.
The former was terrifying enough, but if it was the latter, it completely exceeded his comprehension.
"How peculiar."
The White Witch sat up, suddenly finding himself intrigued by the upcoming Seven Sons Assembly.
Having missed the opportunity to see Shen at Yunxiao Pavilion, he now genuinely wanted to lay eyes on this much-talked-about Shen Zongzhu and see what kind of person he was.
The White Witch's thoughts reflected the curiosity of most of the strong cultivators from the immortal sects.
After all, Shen Yi had not been away from Nanyang Baodi for long, and in the eyes of most, he was still that young cultivator who was lucky enough to stumble upon a harmonious treasure land but lacked the capability to keep it.
However, for the ordinary cultivators of the immortal sects,
After the emissary from the South Dragon Palace arrived, they were initially taken aback but soon excitement surged within them.
He's finally made a move!
Although they didn't know who had done it, the fact that Ke Shiliang's troops were blocked from besieging Yunxiao Pavilion lifted the gloom in their hearts, especially after Elder Liu took action to suppress the situation. This action, however, also left them puzzled as to why the elders had to intervene.
Now, their doubts were finally cleared, and they felt elated!
Otherwise, the upcoming Seven Sons Assembly would have been a joke. How could the chosen Zongzhu gain the respect of others when their sect could be so easily blockaded by the South Dragon Palace?
As for how to deal with the emissary from the South Dragon Palace, that was something the elders and the strong cultivators should worry about.
As disciples, their duty was to draw their swords without hesitation when the time for action came.
In the Sky Sword Sect,
The shadowy figure looked at his only disciple with interest, "What are you thinking about?"
It was rare to see Su Hongxiao lost in thought about someone or something other than her sister. Otherwise, she wouldn't have cultivated such a formidable reincarnation sword body.
Moreover, her previous conversation with Liu Xingshan was quite revealing.
This time, she had taken the risk of opening only two cities and barely won, once again teaching Liu Xingshan a lesson, not for Su Yushang, but for Nanyang Baodi.
"Wondering where he is," Su Hongxiao replied, lifting her gaze slightly.
She didn't believe Shen Yi could have done it, so she was eager to meet him.
"Are you developing feelings for him?" The figure in the sky asked bluntly in front of the many elders.
Beat around the bush, hint at your feelings—those were the ways of young men and women.
But they were swords, and swords should be straightforward.
As expected, Su Hongxiao didn't feel embarrassed at all and replied frankly, "His character suits my taste, but compared to the type Master described, he's still far off by ten thousand Sky Sword Mountains."
Rather than romantic entanglements, if what they said about him was true, she was more interested in testing the third Taoist artifact she had obtained from the Upper Imperial City on Shen Yi.
"As expected, you're still as boring as ever," the figure in the sky sighed, slowly dissipating. The inheritors of Nanyang Zong have always had complicated romantic entanglements. From Qin ShiXiong to Xuan Qing ShiZhui, it seems that this new inheritor is quite different from the previous two.
Alas, it's about time to seriously assess that Shen Zongzhu.
After all... after the Seven Sons Assembly, he will be an existence on par with us old folks.
Thinking of this, the Sky Sword Sect Master couldn't help but smile wryly.
Meanwhile, in Nanyang Zong,
Li Qingfeng was still appeasing the group of alliance sect servants while preparing for the various matters related to the Seven Sons Assembly.
Unbeknownst to anyone, far away,
Li Xuanqing stood with his hands behind his back, a mix of anticipation and tension in his eyes as he looked up at the sky, eagerly awaiting the return of the Zongzhu.
In his token, there was only a simple reply from Shen Yi to the message he had left earlier,
"I know."
He knew, and so those aquatic demons had met their end.
Where in the world could you find a more reliable Zongzhu? Even before achieving harmony, he had already shouldered the responsibility of Nanyang Baodi with his seemingly slender shoulders, carving out a better future for them.
Its body rapidly melted away under the scorching heat of the bridge, only to be swiftly restored as it consumed vast amounts of its lifespan. This cycle of destruction and regeneration brought not only endless agony but also drew it closer to the thick canopy of clouds above.
According to the books stored in the treasure pearl, traversing this rainbow bridge was known as the "Climb to Heaven Road," merely a small hurdle for cultivators to gain a basic understanding of the five tribulations of life: birth, old age, sickness, death, and suffering. It was meant to prepare them for the challenges ahead so they wouldn't be caught unprepared when they opened the city.
The Vermillion Blood Emperor was the embodiment of Shen Yi's cultivation, his very life force. For a cultivator, any damage to this embodiment would require lengthy years, if not a lifetime, to repair. But for Shen Yi, a thousand years would be enough, and if not, then ten thousand, or even a million.
After all, he had come this far, and backing down was not an option.
Shen Yi successfully endured the tribulation of birth, but at that moment, the entire process of climbing the rainbow bridge seemed to take on a different flavor. The bridge was no longer just about experiencing the five tribulations but actively trying to push him off.
When a stubborn force meets an immovable object, the result is the massive loss of the demon's lifespan.
The crimson figure didn't even realize it had lost its ankle, its steps faltered for a moment, but in the blink of an eye, its feet were restored, its face devoid of any emotion.
As for the pain... his throat had gone hoarse from the constant low growls.
Finally, on this long bridge, Shen Yi's soul merged with the Vermillion Blood Emperor.
He took a step onto the clouds without haste.
In that instant, the scorching heat beneath his feet vanished, replaced by a soothing warmth that relaxed his entire body.
"..."
Shen Yi opened his mouth and smiled silently.
To say that he had overcome Heaven was perhaps too arrogant and more akin to a stubborn child insisting on forcing open a door, claiming to be part of the family. The adults, seeing the door about to break, could only relent and let him in.
In any case, he hadn't lost.
"Then, let me take a look."
The crimson figure lifted its head, gazing beyond the clouds.
As its gaze swept across, the clouds in the sky moved without wind, quietly parting as if in agreement.
And beyond those layers of clouds, five towering cities came into view with unparalleled clarity.
Only a handful of cultivators in all of South Hong could see all five cities at once, representing the pinnacle of a cultivator's potential.
Dragon Han, Red Light, Upper Emperor, Opening Emperor, and Yan Kang.
The characters on the five plaques bore profound and abstruse meanings, forming a cycle of life, an eternal cycle.
In ancient texts, these five cities were also known by another name, one that exuded dominance:
Heavenly Tribulation!
Only by overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation could one be considered an immortal.
"..."
Shen Yi stared slightly dazed at the back of the five cities.
There, he faintly glimpsed a majestic Heavenly Gate, not quite distinct, as if figures flitted in and out of sight, dreamlike and ethereal, ready to shatter at the slightest touch.
"Hiss."
Shen Yi suddenly felt a stinging sensation in his eyes.
He averted his gaze.
Allowing a mortal to catch a glimpse of what lay beyond the White Jade Capital was already a tremendous gift, and to probe further was beyond his reach.
At that moment, Shen Yi, feeling a bit guilty, glanced around surreptitiously.
He then opened the panel.
Ever since he had first broken through a million years of demon lifespan, new words had appeared at the back, although he hadn't understood their meaning at the time.
It was only now, after witnessing the five cities with his own eyes, that he gained some insight.
[Palace of Ten Thousand Demons - East: Nurtured by Demons]
[Palace of Ten Thousand Demons - South: Witness Their Aging]
[Palace of Ten Thousand Demons - West: Temper Their Bodies]
[Palace of Ten Thousand Demons - North: Bury Their Demon Souls]
[Palace of Ten Thousand Demons - Center: Serve Eternally, Enjoy Endless Blessings]
It seemed that the test wasn't just about changing the questions but also about altering the entire examination hall.
Shen Yi glanced at his remaining demon lifespan and turned his gaze back to the five cities before him: "Tsk."
He had a feeling that his path of cultivation was about to veer off course once again.
(End of Chapter)
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