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Chapter 531: The Demon Suppressing Stone, Comparable to the Unity of the Dao Realm
Chapter 531: The Demon Suppressing Stone, Comparable to the Unity of the Dao Realm
Dong! Dong! Dong!
The Earth-Darkness-Ghost-Python revealed its true form, its massive body slithering restlessly within the eerie grand tomb, seeking any signs of life. A casual flick of its tail caused the entire tomb to reverberate with a thunderous roar.
The vast force couldn't truly damage the Precious Moon Grand Tomb, but it seeped into the earth veins, causing the surrounding vast forbidden zone for living beings to crack like a spider web, as if it was about to completely crumble.
Within the grand tomb, eight guardian tiger demons remained.
Perhaps due to having guarded this tomb for too long, the various powers of West Hong had gradually forgotten their fame, but in terms of strength, these old and powerful demons could easily subdue most of the so-called young proud talents.
At this moment, these old demons were in their respective dwelling places, their palms trembling as they controlled the Precious Moon Soul-Trapping Grand Formation. Sweat poured down their bodies, soaking their messy and dirty fur.
Their expressions changed from furious to terrified!
Even after countless years of familiarity, as they manipulated this grand formation, they had achieved perfect coordination as if they were a single entity.
However, there was still a gap compared to a formation controlled by a single individual.
Even with their utmost efforts, they couldn't regain control over the gray mist, and merely managing to temporarily not be devoured by it was already their limit.
Moreover... the person controlling the formation on the other side also possessed more formation charts than them.
There's an inside man! And this was a conspiracy carefully planned for many years!
The hearts of the eight guardian tiger demons trembled simultaneously.
In this land of West Hong, which force dared to set their sights on the tomb of the Moon Frost Tigers clan, and what was their goal? Soon, the spherical python body that occupied almost all the tomb passages came into their sight. Its wet scales shone like the hardest black iron in the world, and the thick demonic aura it exuded stirred one's soul.
What a terrifying demon!
Although the python fell short of the Unity of the Dao Realm in terms of strength, the intensity of its bloodline surpassed most of the demons they had seen in West Hong, including the Frost Moon Tiger clan.
A true proud talent!
What kind of force would dare to use such an existence to take the risk of attacking a tomb with almost no value?
Could it be that they had offended the demons of North Hong?
As this thought occurred to the guardian tiger demons, their hearts began to beat even more violently.
Fortunately, this scene didn't last long.
Boom—
A loud bang echoed through the tomb as the huge python head crashed in. Its scarlet tongue flicked, and its icy eyes stared straight ahead.
As the python demon approached, the hearts of the cornered guardian tiger demons stopped beating.
Instinctively, they wanted to resist, but as soon as they withdrew their control over the formation, the gray mist roared in their ears!
This Unity of the Dao Realm formation, which guarded the grand tomb, had now become their death warrant.
"If there's anything... please discuss it with our clan leader... There's nothing here..."
The guardian white tiger stared at the python demon's calm eyes, and despair finally settled in its heart. It ignited its blood and channeled its strength, nearly comparable to the Four Cities Realm, from its arms, attempting to repel the giant python!
However, its sharp tiger claws landed on the dark scales, only to fail to move them in the slightest. Instead, a muffled sound of shattering bones reverberated from its arms.
The two were not on the same level at all.
Yu Chang suddenly rammed it into the stone wall. Before the guardian white tiger could let out a miserable scream, it retreated a little and then repeatedly crashed into the wall.
This indestructible grand tomb, which required the Unity of the Dao Realm to break, had completely cut off the tiger demon's last hope of survival.
It could only desperately smash its head against the python, until it was crushed into a pool of meat paste.
At the same time.
In another part of the tomb, amidst the raging heart flames, the tiger demon suppressing stone, who clearly couldn't control this new body, staggered forward and easily harvested the lives of its former companions.
In front of these three suppressing stones, these old tiger demons were like fish on a chopping board, and they didn't even have a chance to hold out until their clan could send reinforcements.
With such obvious noises.
Only one place in the entire tomb remained quiet.
In the main burial chamber.
Shen Yi casually closed the heavy stone door, and his gaze fell on the cold and flat stone platform in front of him.
On it lay a "young" corpse, about seven feet long.
It was called young because it was a Frost Moon Tiger, and compared to its clan, this corpse was extremely tiny.
At this moment, the Frostbite Tiger was in an extremely bizarre state.
Its body had already decayed by more than half, revealing white bones, and the fur on its limbs was sparse, making it look mottled and ugly. It appeared to have been dead for a long time.
However, the remaining skin was still vibrant, nourished by the moonlight.
This mix of life and death appeared extremely bizarre within the eerie grand tomb.
Shen Yi quietly approached and looked down at it.
Only now did he discover that the tiger demon's eyes were still open, and although they were dull and emotionless, it was clear that it was still alive.
If there was a third person present, they would notice something absurd.
The fatigue in the eyes of this ink-clad cultivator and the bizarre Frost Tiger of the Bright Moon was almost identical.
This kind of fatigue was extraordinary, as if they had endured unimaginable torment throughout the ages, barely maintaining their sanity.
Given his actions, he didn't expect to have the same luck with Yu Shan Long Fei as before.
However, Shen Yi still didn't make a move.
The Tiger Demon Suppressing Stone had mentioned that this little princess of the Hao Yue Shuang Hu clan was protected by a treasure of the Supreme Unity realm.
And indeed, it was true.
Merely approaching this tiger demon made Shen Yi's body instinctively tense up, and this premonition of crisis had saved his life on numerous occasions.
If he dared to lay a hand on her, he knew he would likely end up leaving his life here today.
Shen Yi was never one to hesitate.
Usually, after realizing that a situation was beyond his capabilities, he would withdraw without a second thought.
But this time was different.
After laying eyes on this tiger demon, he had a strong premonition that she was the perfect demonic genius to help him overcome the tribulation of death.
The fear of death was largely due to having experienced the beauty of life.
And this tiger demon, who was supposed to have died in the womb, had not even gotten a taste of the world's splendor or felt the warmth of human emotions before being confined to this eerie tomb, barely surviving for a whole 100,000 years.
If he missed this opportunity, Shen Yi couldn't imagine where he would find another similar existence.
Moreover, to stand before this stone platform, he had expended most of the lifespan he gained from slaying the eight tomb-guarding tiger demons on breaking through the Unity-level Precious Moon Soul-Trapping Grand Formation.
The combination of his depleted energy after consecutive battles and the torment of his spirit, which was close to despair, was truly agonizing.
The only reason he could maintain his calm was that he had grown accustomed to it.
"Hu..."
Shen Yi slowly reached out his palm, stopping a few inches away from the stone platform.
Sensing the faint yet terrifying aura, he knew that going any further would not only destroy his hand but also completely shatter his Godphoenix Imperishable Sword Body.
He decided to make one last attempt.
Perhaps he could strike a deal with this tiger demon.
"Come with me," Shen Yi said earnestly, gazing at the lifeless eyes of the tiger demon's head, even though she showed no reaction to his words, like a true corpse.
Normally, after proposing a condition, one would offer corresponding compensation.
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment, trying to make his voice as gentle as possible, "I promise you a death."
As absurd as these words were, they sounded even more bizarre coming from his sincere expression.
However—
The tiger demon reacted for the first time since he entered the tomb, albeit with just a slight lift of her eyes.
After seeing the fatigue that Shen Yi was trying to conceal in his eyes, she lowered her eyelids again.
But in that instant, a hoarse yet childish voice echoed in the tomb.
"You're lying... You dare not... It's coming soon."
She wasn't seeking an answer; she was merely stating a fact.
With a strength comparable to the Unity of the Dao Realm, it wouldn't take long for a mighty beast from the Glacial Moon Tiger clan to arrive at the Precious Moon Tomb from the Glacial Moon Tiger clan in West Hong.
Perhaps it was her first time seeing another person, or maybe she felt a slight connection with Shen Yi, understanding a bit of his feelings, that this tiger demon, for the first time, spoke.
It was her way of reminding him that it was time to leave.
As her words landed, the little tiger demon didn't detect any panic on the young man's face. It was as if he had expected this and yet chose to remain here anyway.
"Try," Shen Yi said without elaborating, nodding slightly, "At least you can go out and see."
"I don't want to see."
The childish and hoarse voice held no hesitation.
To her, the desire to see the outside world was a thought she had long ago, many, many years ago.
As for what came after... besides death, she had no other thoughts.
Shen Yi fell silent, quietly waiting. He understood better than anyone what this little tiger demon was thinking.
After being immersed in the torment of despair for 100,000 years, any opportunity to escape this situation was one she couldn't afford to pass up.
Indeed, he didn't have to wait long.
The voice echoed again, "Forget it, do as you please. If you want to try, then try."
Immediately after, a string of slightly odd syllables entered Shen Yi's mind.
He closed his eyes and repeated the syllables.
At the spot where his fingertip was, the terrifying resistant aura gradually faded, and he managed to lift the tiger demon's body, but he still couldn't truly touch her as he felt a flowing sensation under his fingertips.
"It never taught me how to completely unlock this damned thing. I spent many years deducing it and am not sure if I can succeed."
"Of course, even if I succeed, you're definitely doomed."
The voice was no longer drifting in the tomb but was coming from the tiger demon's mouth.
Her voice was devoid of any emotion or sarcasm.
From the occasional conversations she overheard between the tomb-guarding tiger demons, she knew that in this place called West Hong, there probably wasn't anyone bold enough to promise her death.
Shen Yi glanced back at the tomb chamber, then without hesitation, his figure transformed into a purple and white rainbow, swiftly fleeing the tomb.
Right after, the three suppressing stones also dealt with the remaining tomb-guarding tiger demons and chased after him in streams of light.
The Frosthaven Moon clan, possessing three suppressing stones comparable to the Unity of the Dao Realm, was undoubtedly a top-tier force in West Hong, second only to the West Dragon Palace.
Causing such a huge calamity, Shen Yi did not seem very flustered.
Mainly because panicking would be useless.
He had a clear goal in mind as he rushed in one direction.
That was the direction the other three Dao children had left in when they parted ways. If he really was caught up to by the Tiger Clan Leader, then among those in West Hong, only Qingyue Zongzhu could save his life.
Of course, Shen Yi also had a backup plan.
With a slight movement of his spiritual sense, several of the Guardian Tiger Demon's heads that had been brought along by the Suppressing Stones transformed at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into a surging sea of blood that poured into the Tiger Demon Suppressing Stones.
It was worth knowing that each of the Guardian Tiger Demons was an existence far superior to the Three Cities cultivators. Among the Earth-Darkness-Ghost-Python clan, they were the real Clan Leaders.
Without taking into account their cultivation techniques or treasures, calling them comparable to the Four Cities was not an exaggeration.
And now, this Suppressing Stone contained a total of eighteen such terrifying demons.
If they were cultivators, even if you added up the South Hong Seven, as well as the Moving Mountain Sect and the Treasure Flower Sect, you still wouldn't be able to gather such a large number.
"Roar—"
The Tiger Demon Suppressing Stone erupted with a mournful roar, and the already overwhelming aura it exuded surged once more. Soon after, its eyes lost their luster, and its colorful body turned dull as the colors drained away, transforming back into a stone-like form as it fell straight down.
During this process, a subtle, profound flavor quietly spread.
Shen Yi suddenly recalled the time when he was still a mortal and had obtained the Wind and Thunder Scroll. The first time he had come into contact with the Initial Realm, he had sensed that sweet and mellow flavor.
It was just a simple whiff back then.
But now, this sweet and mellow aura seemed to fill every pore of his body.
It represented an entirely new realm!
"..."
Shen Yi shook his head vigorously and quickly snapped out of that intoxicated feeling.
In that fleeting moment of transcendence, his perception had become much sharper, and he sensed a prickling sensation on his back, as if someone was staring at him.
More accurately, they were staring at the "cub" in his hand.
This Clan Leader of the Glacial Moon Tiger clan, a great demon comparable to the Unity of the Dao Realm, didn't have anything better to do? How had he caught up so quickly?
"Are you regretting it now?"
The little tiger demon hung her head low, her lifeless voice asking a question.
Earlier, she had said that she didn't want to see the outside world, and it seemed she wasn't lying. Ever since leaving the grand tomb, she hadn't even glanced at their surroundings once.
"It's fine."
Shen Yi calmly stared ahead as he retrieved the falling Suppressing Stone.
【Remaining Demon Lifespan: 630,000 years】
Although he had just slain sixteen great demons, these old creatures who had suffered greatly in the tomb didn't have many years left to live anyway. Moreover, he had spent a large amount of his lifespan on that Unity-level formation, so this was all that remained.
It was worth knowing that the last formation Shen Yi had come into contact with was merely equivalent to the mid-stage of the Returning Void Realm, the Five Elements Treasure Lotus Formation. This time, he had crossed over so many levels, and it was already impressive that he had managed to forcibly understand it without falling into a stupor. So, he had no complaints.
He wasn't sure if the remaining lifespan would be enough to enhance the soul of the Guardian Tiger Demon to the extent that it could control this Suppressing Stone, which might have come into contact with the Unity Realm.
Of course, judging from the tiger demon's behavior, even if its demonic soul's strength was sufficient, it would still be difficult for it to exert the true power of the Suppressing Stone.
But if he were truly pushed to the brink of death, this would be a lifesaving measure.
He didn't expect to be able to defeat the Glacial Moon Tiger Clan Leader.
At the very least, it could buy him some time.
As long as he could overcome this difficulty and survive...
Shen Yi took a deep breath and glanced at the little tiger demon in his hand.
Not only did he have the opportunity to open the Fourth City, but he might also obtain a "Hall Master" comparable to the Unity Realm.
This harvest was countless times more bountiful than what he had imagined before!
"Will you keep your promise to me?"
The little tiger demon lifted her head, her lifeless eyes quietly watching the young man's profile.
She was curious. After sensing the killing intent of that Unity Realm great demon, why was this human cultivator still so calm?
The opponent should not have reached that realm; otherwise, why would he need her to unlock this protective treasure?
She couldn't understand what the young man wanted.
Fortunately, she was used to not understanding some things and didn't have the habit of dwelling on them.
"I'll try my best." Shen Yi continued rushing forward without hesitation.
Hearing this, the little tiger demon fell silent for a moment before whispering, "Thank you."
This was the first time she had met a human cultivator willing to help her. Although she didn't know the reason, the young man didn't seem like the kind to make empty promises.
"You're welcome."
Shen Yi glanced at her and gently reminded her, "Don't worry about me, just focus on yourself."
Although their tones were calm, there was an indescribably heartwarming quality to their words.
However, both Yu Lan and Yu Chang had strange expressions on their faces.
There was actually someone in this world who could make a promise like "I'll give you death."
Even stranger was that the other party seemed to value this promise greatly.
How crazy!
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