Chapter 537: Heading to the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion

Chapter 537: Heading to the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion

Amidst the ethereal clouds and mist.

Shen Yi sat cross-legged on a steep cliff, his palms resting on his knees, the dark robe on his body fluttering in the wind.

It wasn't that he had nothing better to do, but mainly to give Ke Shisan some time to rest.

Since the beginning of his cultivation, Shen Yi had discovered that as the rarity of the skill suffix increased, the difficulty of the cultivation technique multiplied.

Those cultivation techniques with suffixes were exclusively for the Heaven-born Talents.

Ke Shisan was undoubtedly extremely intelligent, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to refine his demonic body and self-learn the Reversal Spirit Art, Green Dragon Shattering Star Spear.

But Peak Suppressing Technique, as a rare Unification Realm cultivation technique, was not something that could be successfully cultivated by simply infusing lifespans. It was likely that before the technique reached perfection, Ke Shisan, who was already on the brink of collapse, would go insane.

A temporary rest was necessary.

Moreover, Shen Yi's remaining demonic lifespans were already running low.

He sensed the essence of the mountains while glancing downward.

In the cave mansion where demons and monsters lived together, Yu Lan, with her alluring face still stained with blood, slowly walked out, followed by a nauseating stench of blood that was thick enough to make one gag.

[Fusion Dao (Rare). Peak Suppressing Technique: Minor Achievement]



[Remaining Demonic Lifespans: 1.07 million years]



The major powers marked by the Mountain Movers Sect were temporarily too powerful to provoke, so Shen Yi chose the weaker and less influential demon clans without Heaven-born Talents, thinking that the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect wouldn't pay them any attention, which was why they didn't flee... mainly because with their strength, it would be difficult for them to escape anywhere.

Although he hadn't found any valuable demons to turn into Binding Stones, not every demon clan could secure a territory on their own. Most of them were scattered demons and monsters gathering for survival, making it impossible for Shen Yi to employ the "Clan's Power" method.

Fortunately, he still had a significant amount of lifespans left.

With Ke Shisan assisting in the cultivation technique, An Yi guarding his side, and Yu Lan and Wu Jun doing the hard labor, none of them had the luxury of idleness.

"Continue."

Shen Yi casually pulled Ke Shisan back into the panel.

As the subsequent cultivation technique hidden in that mountain, the power of Peak Suppressing Technique somewhat exceeded his imagination.

Even at the Minor Achievement stage, its effect surpassed that of the perfected Divine Peak Technique.

Of course, the difficulty of cultivation also became increasingly terrifying.

As Shen Yi was cultivating, he noticed that the demonic lifespans hadn't increased for a long time, so he reminded Wu Jun with his divine sense.

"Reporting to my lord, they have almost all escaped," Wu Jun replied helplessly. These small-scale demons and monsters survived by their ability to sense danger, and the news of their sweeping slaughter had already spread.

"Apart from our actions, I learned from those little demons that the Western Flood Domain hasn't been peaceful recently, as if a major power has invaded."

"I understand."

Shen Yi pondered for a moment but didn't take it too seriously.

After all, he wasn't a Western Flood Domain cultivator, and the more chaotic this land became, the more advantageous it was for him. Only in muddy waters could one catch a big fish.

In the future, he just needed to be slightly more cautious when traveling to avoid being dragged into unnecessary troubles.

The best way, of course, was to find that Master Ji first... at least to know her location.

Shen Yi didn't want to experience the thrill of being chased by the Frost Tiger Clan Leader again. If not for his good luck, he would have almost lost his life there after condensing a Unification Realm Binding Stone.

Thinking of this, he quickened the infusion of demonic lifespans.

Whether it was an illusion or not, cultivating Peak Suppressing Technique felt similar to observing the mountains, and since he had already experienced it once and was now accustomed to it, with Ke Shisan enduring most of the torment, Shen Yi inexplicably felt quite relaxed.

Shen Yi looked down at the mountains beneath him and felt that the boundless and majestic mountain range seemed to become more ethereal, as if he could grasp it in his palm.

He slightly raised his palm and then gently pressed down.

A thunderous rumble echoed.

Amidst the swirling clouds, the entire mountain range suddenly sank downward, eventually turning into a negligible floating island.

Although he couldn't manipulate mountains and seas like the Frost Tiger Clan Leader, with the empowerment of Divine Peak True Essence, he seemed to possess a hint of the mighty power of the Unification Realm.

Shen Yi closed his eyes again, and the demonic lifespans flowed away like running water.

Days and nights passed, and suddenly, Ke Shisan leaped out of the panel, his steps unsteady. He hadn't taken three steps before he stumbled and fell to the ground.

His face, which had barely regained some clarity, turned grayish at this moment, resembling a Binding Stone without any signs of life.

Wu Jun, who had just returned, was startled and turned to run, "My lord, I'll go and look for other little demons."

"In the end, Old Ke was played by the master! I hope I won't be next."

【Remaining Demon Spirit Lifespan: 630,000 years】

【Fusion Dao (Treasure). Peak-Stabilizing Precious Art: Perfection】

"..."

Shen Yi glanced at it with a hint of strangeness. With this turtle's brain, it might not even be as good as his own. It didn't have the qualifications to waste a demon spirit's lifespan.

He casually put away all the palace lords except for An Yi. This time, Ke Shi San would probably need a long time to recover. As for Yu Lan and An Yi, the former didn't even cultivate any cultivator's techniques. If they had some connection with the Heaven Sword Sect, they might be of some use, but otherwise, it was best to leave them be.

As for the latter, this little tiger demon probably had a decent brain, but it was still being stubborn. It also needed to be nurtured with more basic cultivation techniques.

"Still short of people."

Shen Yi sighed. For now, he couldn't return to the Mountain Movers Sect. The Boundless Dao Emperor Sect wasn't foolish; they would definitely send people to search for him.

It was best to lay low for a while.

There was still no news of the Heaven-born Talent demon spirit to help him through the fifth tribulation.

Shen Yi pondered for a moment, recalling what Wu Jun had reported earlier. With the intrusion of a major power, the Western Flood Domain would inevitably become chaotic.

The Crystal Azure Phoenix and Bright Moon Frost Tiger clans, as major demon clans, would definitely react... If he could find some news and slay more of them, having two Unification Realm Binding Stones by his side would make handling matters much more effortless.

First, he needed to find a crowded place to gather information.

With this in mind, Shen Yi stood up and transformed into a purple-white rainbow, disappearing from his original spot.

...

Western Flood Domain, Cloudy Market.

The once bustling tavern now seemed a bit empty. The shopkeeper leaned against the counter, his face wearing a thick smile that seemed to hide some suppressed anger.

Outside, the crowd was like an ocean, but inside the tavern, there were only a few people, obviously cleared out by someone.

The Peerless Sect and Spirit Peak Sect cultivators looked slightly uncomfortable. When they left their sects, Wei Yuanzhou had instructed them to keep a low profile, but their current behavior was too eye-catching.

However, neither of them raised any objections.

After all, they had been in the Western Flood Domain for quite some time, and they had sent out more than one Jade Container. This was the first time they had received such a polite response.

The Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion was one of the newly emerging cultivator powers. Although their strength wasn't particularly formidable, with only a sect master who had just broken through to Unification Realm, they were still considered among the immortal sects. They were renowned for their well-informed network.

Even the two cultivators didn't expect that the first group to show willingness to aid the Southern Flood Domain would be these people, whom they had initially held little hope for.

The reason they called these people polite was that not only did they respond, but they also sent their own cultivator, who happened to be passing through the market, to welcome them personally.

"Do you believe in manna from heaven?" The Peerless Sect cultivator stared at the people across the table, giving his senior brother a sarcastic mental message.

"I don't believe it." The Spirit Peak Sect cultivator politely raised his cup and responded with a faint mental message.

Even with the previous incident affecting the Western Flood Domain, the response shouldn't have been this swift, making a sect of immortals so enthusiastic.

"Then let's find an excuse to leave?" The Peerless Sect cultivator slightly lowered his gaze, but to his surprise, he was immediately rejected by his senior brother. His eyes couldn't help but show some surprise, knowing that this senior brother, who might be more cautious than Wei Yuanzhou, didn't seem to fit his character.

"We're not leaving."

The Spirit Peak Sect cultivator's expression remained unchanged as he explained via mental message, "Our time is running short. Of course, they won't genuinely offer assistance. After all, these information peddlers won't talk about any grand ideals, but it's no problem for us to exchange some items for information."

The reason why seeking aid was so difficult was that the Southern Flood Seven Sons understood too little about the Western Flood Domain, like blind flies.

"Since that's the case, let's not waste time with pleasantries and just go."

"Wait a bit longer. With Master Ji not here, I'm worried something might happen. I've already sent a message to Wei Yuanzhou and the others. If we need to make a decision, it'll be more convenient for us to do it together."

"How are they doing?"

"Wei Yuanzhou said... The Mountain Movers Sect has agreed to fully support the Southern Flood Seven Sons, and it's under the sect master's order."

Upon hearing this, the Peerless Sect cultivator almost lost his composure. He laughed and patted his robe, pretending that he had spilled some wine.

While they were struggling here, things were going so smoothly for them. It was almost enough to make him lose his balance.

Their luck was just too bad.

The sect master's order meant that if the situation called for it, even the Mountain Movers Sect's sect master would personally intervene.

The two sects had formed a complete alliance.

This was equivalent to bringing two Unification Realm colossi to aid the Southern Flood Domain!

"..."

Across the table, the middle-aged man in a gray robe with a gentle face ignored the two cultivators' changing expressions and continued chatting and drinking, saying, "I wonder when the two Dao brothers will be able to set off?"

(End of Chapter)Lu Mingchuan was about to inform the sect when he spoke up, "Please forgive me, Lu Daozi. We still need to wait for our senior brother and junior sister. We had already arranged this beforehand." The Lingyue Sect's Daozi smiled and shook his head.

"No problem, no problem. Since you're unfamiliar with the area, it's much safer to travel in a group. Then let's stay in the market for a few more days." Lu Mingchuan not only showed no displeasure but also offered a very considerate reassurance.

Before he could finish speaking, he slightly raised his head and looked outside with a hint of confusion.

A tall and slender figure quietly entered the tavern, accompanied by a delicate-looking young girl. She seemed to have not noticed the innkeeper's eye signal and walked to the table, then sat down next to the two Nanhong Daozis.

Lu Mingchuan's lips twitched, and instead of getting angry, he politely asked, "Is this your old friend, fellow Daoists?"

The two Nanhong Daozis also recognized the newcomer's face. The Peerless Sect's Daozi's eyes widened in surprise, and he subconsciously wanted to stand up to pay his respects, but the Lingyue Sect's Daozi quietly stopped him.

"That's right."

To be honest, the Lingyue Sect's Daozi was also surprised. He had just sent a message to Yuanzhou and the others, but Shen Zongzhu had already arrived! Judging by his casual demeanor, he probably didn't want to reveal his identity.

With a Sect Master present, there was no need to make a big fuss. After all, those who had participated in the Seven Sons Assembly should know Shen Zongzhu's strength.

At the very least, he was no weaker than Su Hongxiu, and he might even be superior to her.

Adding to his revered status, he could already make most decisions on behalf of the Nanhong Seven.

"Dai Jian Shu of the Peerless Sect, paying respects to Sect Master Shen."

"Zhong Xiu of the Lingyue Sect, paying respects to Sect Master Shen."

The two simultaneously sent greetings via sound transmission and briefly explained the current situation, also glancing curiously at the young girl behind him.

"Lu Mingchuan of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, I haven't asked for your surname, fellow Daoist?"

Lu Mingchuan stood up and bowed sincerely. He had keenly noticed Dai Jian Shu's expression when he saw this person, and if he guessed correctly, this young man was also one of the Nanhong Daozis, and definitely the one with the highest status among them!

"No need for formalities, Shen."

Shen Yi lightly nodded, and he hadn't expected such a coincidence either.

He had only planned to come over to gather some information, but he didn't expect to meet an acquaintance. With his recent bountiful harvest, he almost forgot his identity as the Nanyang Sect Master.

Since their goals aligned, it was a convenient detour.

As for Zhong Xiu's mention of apprehension... If the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion had other intentions, Shen Zongzhu wouldn't mind using other means to obtain the information, aside from paying for it.

"Since Daoist brother Shen has arrived, where are the others?" Lu Mingchuan looked to the side.

"They might have encountered something on the way, so let's not wait for them." Dai Jian Shu saw that Sect Master Shen had come alone and didn't mention the other three Daozis, guessing that they were likely given other tasks. He promptly stood up.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, a barely noticeable hint of disappointment flashed in Lu Mingchuan's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Although two were missing, they had at least welcomed a big one.

As a token of allegiance, it should be sufficient.

"Then... shall we set off?"

Lu Mingchuan smiled and stood up, and the several Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion cultivators behind him quickly followed.

"Hmm? That doesn't sound very auspicious." Dai Jian Shu glanced at him and joked.

"My apologies, apologies." Lu Mingchuan lightly slapped himself twice, pretending to be embarrassed: "Lu is clumsy with words, please don't mind me, fellow Daoists."

Dai Jian Shu smiled and withdrew his gaze, not overly concerned.

If he had been apprehensive before, he felt much better now.

This wasn't arrogance but rather the presence of Sect Master Shen, which would make anyone but a fool realize the implications of attacking a Sect Master.

It was a matter that could lead to the annihilation of a sect, enough for the Seven Sons to temporarily put aside Nanhong and come to the West Hong for revenge.

Not to mention a mere Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, with the strength of the Nanhong Seven, the only force in the entire West Hong that could withstand the wrath of this colossal power was the Western Dragon Palace.

No matter what happened, as long as they revealed their identity, the other party would have to carefully consider the consequences.

The Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion sold information, not their lives.

Such a foolish act would be beyond their capacity, even if they borrowed ten more courage.

(Chapter End)

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