The Path To Immortality Begins With Slaying Demons And Beasts Chapter 558: Unity of Three Laws - Novel Cool

Chapter 558: Unity of Three Laws

Chapter 558: Unity of Three Laws

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Outside Ban Mountain Sect, Yan Chongzhang supported his master, his voice trembling as he asked, "Master, what just happened?"

Previously, Situ Junrui had stood still and allowed Shen Daoyou to decapitate him with a single strike. This turn of events was bizarre beyond belief.

But before Yan Chongzhang could even process the shock, he witnessed the majestic landscape painting engulfing Shen Daoyou.

The disparity in their cultivation levels had reached a point where Yan Chongzhang couldn't even discern who had the upper hand.

"The dao techniques passed down by the Wuliang Dao Emperor Sect are truly enigmatic."

The Ban Mountain Sect Master quickly raised his right arm, and to his surprise, the wrist that had been grasped and should have been crushed, showed no signs of injury whatsoever.

Yan Chongzhang noticed this detail as well. "Those illusions earlier, were they restraining your soul?"

"If it was merely a soul-targeting technique, how could it break through the sect's protective formation?"

The Ban Mountain Sect Master's expression was weary. The Wuliang Dao Emperor Palace had indeed lived up to its reputation. Over countless tens of thousands of years, countless geniuses had built upon the foundation of this Dao Palace, leading to the development of innumerable strategies.

Illusory and substantial, unpredictable and elusive, it left one unable to guard against it.

"Aside from their profound cultivation, the Wuliang Dao Emperor Palace also gives them the initiative. By the time you realize what technique they're using, you've already fallen into their trap... If we were to fight within that Dao Palace, they would be like fish in water."

"Then what do we do now?" Yan Chongzhang suddenly panicked. The more he heard, the more it seemed like a trap set by Situ Junrui specifically to lure Shen Daoyou in.

"Let's take a closer look."

The Ban Mountain Sect Master clenched his palm once more, and the simple broadsword appeared in his hand. He turned his gaze towards the brilliant golden landscape painting in the sky.

The next moment, the old man suddenly leaped into the air.

As he brandished the broadsword, an invisible mighty force seemed to stir, causing the surrounding ocean to roll back like a towering waterfall. Nearby mountains instantly collapsed, sending a shower of rocks and dirt into the air, blocking out the sky before they were pulverized with a mighty crash.

This was merely the aftermath of the attack, yet it was already so formidable. However, the broadsword that had gathered the old man's aura was still plain and unadorned.

But his wrist trembled as he held the sword, as if he were lifting not a sword, but the entire Ban Mountain Sect, and he seemed a little overwhelmed.

In the face of this strike, the majestic landscape painting suddenly trembled.

"...!"

The Ban Mountain Sect Master's face twitched. At this moment, Situ Junrui's attention was not on him, and he was confident that he could cleave a massive gash in the landscape painting.

However, the reaction of the painting at this moment had nothing to do with him, and the change was coming from within.

The next moment, the old man seemed to sense something, his pupils shrinking as he abruptly halted his charge.

A hint of red reflected in his eyes.

In an instant, it was as if blood-red clouds filled the sky, carrying a rolling, sinister demonic aura that quickly covered the entire landscape painting, tainting the golden landscape with its filth.

Boom!

Under the pressure of this robust demonic aura, the Ban Mountain Sect Master was sent flying, falling back to the outskirts of the Ban Mountain Sect in a miserable state, and the mighty sword momentum he had built up was swept away.

"Master!"

Yan Chongzhang hurried forward to catch his master, but the Ban Mountain Sect Master fixed his gaze on the sky, at the same time stopping his disciple from approaching with a palm, his voice stern as he warned, "Don't come over!"

At this moment, not to mention Yan Chongzhang, even the Ban Mountain Sect Master, who was also at the Unity of the Dao realm, couldn't understand what was happening.

After all... how could a battle between two cultivators create such a monstrous demonic aura?

With the landscape painting tinged with blood-red, even the entire sky turned a faint red, giving the feeling that a fierce demon would appear at any moment, surging into the Ban Mountain Sect through the gap that had been torn open, and devouring all living beings within.

The next moment, the curled-up landscape painting slowly unfurled.

Revealing the Dao Emperor Palace shrouded in demonic clouds within.

The master and disciple did not see the imagined formidable demon. In front of the palace, there was only a figure in ink-colored robes, standing with his hands behind his back. Situ Junrui, however, was nowhere to be seen.

The outcome of the battle was clear.

Shen Yi casually flicked his sleeve, sending the tortured and unconscious Yang Yunheng back into the Ban Mountain Sect.

Then he took a step forward and strode out of the palace. The landscape painting followed suit and rolled up, disappearing into the sky. However, as it rolled up, it also swept the few Dao Emperor Sect disciples who had been anxiously waiting, along with it, leaving behind only a faint, inaudible wail.

"Heh."

The Ban Mountain Sect Master watched as the young man descended from the sky, his beard trembling as he stuttered, "You, you, he, he..."

If he wasn't mistaken, the landscape painting had just now seemed to be under Shen Xiao's control. He couldn't understand Bei Hong's methods, but how had Nan Hong's techniques become so enigmatic as well?

Seizing another's Dao Palace! What kind of profound and unfathomable technique was this?!

Shen Yi glanced at the ravaged, towering mountain, then at the dull palm print, and after a moment's thought, he said softly, "I apologize."

He hadn't expected that after he intentionally left a jade slip behind, the Dao Emperor Sect would not go after the real culprit, but instead, act without investigation or regard for evidence, intending to implicate the sizable Ban Mountain Sect and even go as far as attempting to annihilate them.

"To be honest, Ban Mountain Sect really didn't do anything in this matter."

"If we're being nitpicky, it was just when Pan Boyang tried to forcefully take away the Azure-Feathered Phoenix that Yan Daozi said a few words of persuasion. That's all there was to it. As for when I beheaded Pan Boyang earlier, I used the Heavenly Derivative Forty-Nine to keep that Daozi in place and didn't even let him get a glimpse."

"As for shielding me..."

"Don't forget, Ban Mountain Sect isn't a subordinate of the Dao Emperor Sect. There's no hierarchical relationship between us, so why would we have any obligation to report to them?"

"The decisiveness of the Wuliang Dao Emperor Sect has given me a new perspective on Bei Hong."

"What are you apologizing for...?"

Ban Mountain Sect Master couldn't help but feel a mix of laughter and tears as he sighed, "If it weren't for Shen Xiao's intervention today, my Ban Mountain Sect would have ceased to exist."

The old man didn't feel that Shen Yi owed them anything. In fact, if someone else were in his shoes, they might have not only left behind a jade slip to help clear Ban Mountain Sect's name but also boldly pinned the blame on them.

After all, not only were they unclear about Shen Xiao's true identity, but they also barely knew that he had come with Nan Hong Daozi.

It would have been incredibly easy for Shen Xiao to shift the blame and extricate himself from this matter.

"Hiss!"

Upon hearing his master's words, Yan Chongzhang suddenly snapped out of his daze and turned to look at Shen Yi, his face filled with shock and fear.

Don't forget... When this young man first arrived in West Hong, he exchanged a few moves with Liuli Qingfeng. Later, he did the same with Pan Boyang. And now, look at what happened to Situ Junrui.

From White Jade Capital to Unity of the Dao realm, he defeats everyone in just a few moves?!

Ban Mountain Sect Master understood his disciple's thoughts and gently pushed him back, knowing that this wasn't the time to dwell on such matters.

The old man anxiously looked at Shen Yi and asked, "Is... is Situ Junrui... dead?"

If he had perished here, then there would be no power or rule in Hong Ze to restrict the Wuliang Dao Emperor Sect from entering West Hong and seeking revenge for their fallen branch master.

"Not yet."

Shen Yi shook his head. He had intended to kill him, which was why he beheaded him, but in the hall earlier, he had discovered something interesting.

Back when he reached enlightenment, he had obtained a worn-out copy of the Ultimate Path Emperor Palace from the Scripture Repository and forcefully refined it. At that point, he observed that besides the Dao Palace, the area seemed vacant, as though something was amiss.

Now he understood that the missing part was none other than the Jiangshan Tu.

Earlier, in the hall, Shen Yi had heard countless years of chanting, which, though irritating, also gave him a newfound understanding of the Jiangshan Tu.

The act of turning the meditation cushion into a throne was actually similar to usurping another's nest.

By using his Demon Emperor's Palace, he forcibly replaced Situ Junrui's Dao Emperor's Palace and then suppressed it within his own, thereby gaining control over the entire Jiangshan Tu...

"No wonder."

Ban Mountain Sect Master bitterly smiled. He had actually guessed something along these lines from the earlier changes in the Jiangshan Tu, and his current emotions were complex and indescribable. He didn't know whether to be happy or angry.

If he were to follow his personal sentiments, he would love nothing more than to tear Situ Junrui limb from limb, as he had never been so humiliated in his life, and his sect had almost been eradicated.

However, as the sect master, he naturally wanted more time to find a way for his sect to survive.

Regardless...

The old man took a deep breath and clasped his hands together, intending to bow to the young man, "Shen..."

Shen Yi raised his hand to stop him and interrupted his words, handing him a new jade slip, and gently nodding, "Nan Yang, Shen Yi."

These four simple words caused Ban Mountain Sect Master to pause for a moment, and it was only after Yan Chongzhang repeated them a few times that he looked up in astonishment, "You're from Nan Yang Zong, the leader of the Seven Sons of Nan Hong?!?"

Before the words had even left his mouth, the Ban Mountain Sect Master slapped him on the back of his head, "Show some respect! Show some respect!"

Since he could suppress Situ Junrui, he must be a Unity Dao realm cultivator. There couldn't possibly be another one in the same treasure land, could there?

After saying this, the old man retracted his gaze, feeling uneasy. "So it turns out to be the Sect Master of Nan Yang Zong."

He had even guessed that Hong Ze was going outside, but he never expected that the real answer had been in front of him all along.

That place in Nan Hong... How could it nurture such a terrifying young genius? Could it be that they've been secretly communicating with the immortals and the East Hong in spite of their apparent blockade?

And the title of Nan Yang Zongzhu... It's been many years since that title has been heard in Hong Ze, and although the person bearing the title has changed, their strength remains unwavering, befitting of their status as the leader of the Seven Sons!

"Wait a minute..."

Ban Mountain Sect Master suddenly realized something and looked at the youth in ink-colored robes with disbelief.

Suddenly revealing his identity, was he trying to show favor to the Ban Mountain Sect?

Could it be that from now on, the Ban Mountain Sect could also claim the support of the Nan Hong Seven Sons?

If it had happened in the past, the Ban Mountain Sect Master wouldn't have found any joy in this matter.

The Nan Hong Seven Sons were indeed powerful, even if they had been punished by the immortals. A camel that starves to death is still bigger than a horse.

Even after ten thousand centuries, they would only have fallen from the level of the Wuliang Dao Emperor Sect to that of the West Dragon Palace. It seemed like a huge decline, but one must not forget... The West Dragon Palace was also a hegemonic power that ruled over one of the Hongs. They were not to be underestimated, even by the Ban Mountain Sect.

The problem was...

The Nan Hong Seven Sons kept to themselves in a remote area and dared not venture out. They were of no help when it came to external matters, and they were also quite destitute... Associating with them brought absolutely no benefits, and it would only cause unnecessary trouble.

But the situation was completely different now.

The Ban Mountain Sect's circumstances had deteriorated to the point of no return, like an unlucky ghost. At this moment, being able to rely on the support of the Seven Sons was a blessing in disguise!

"The last technique is also in there."

Shen Yi didn't say much more. His thoughts were simple: since they had all offended the Wuliang Dao Emperor Sect, it would definitely be beneficial to have more helpers.

Moreover, since he was the one who did it, he should bear the consequences. If he didn't intend to kill them all, then leaving the Ban Mountain Sect to take the blame was only fair. If things turned out differently, then it wouldn't be his fault if they betrayed him.

"I need a quiet place to cultivate. I may have to trouble you for a few more days."

The last technique hidden in Mount Wumei was just a Unity of the Dao (Spirit) level technique, and although it was also extremely rare, compared to his previous expectations, Shen Yi still felt a bit disappointed.

This level of technique didn't quite match the magnificent mountain he had seen.

"Sect Master Shen is too kind. There's no need to stand on ceremony," the Ban Mountain Sect Master said, shaking his head. "Please treat this place as the Nan Yang branch sect. After all, our lives are now tied to the Seven Sons..."

"Master Chongzhang, please escort Sect Master Shen to his resting place, while I repair the sect's protective formation." The old man raised his palm.

"Yes, Master."

Yan Chongzhang respectfully bowed and then led the way forward. "Please, Sect Master Shen."

In just a few days, Yan Chongzhang had changed the way he addressed Shen Yi three times.

For some reason, after learning Shen Yi's identity, Yan Chongzhang's Dao heart had become much more stable. He addressed Shen Yi as Sect Master with genuine respect, and he no longer compared himself to Shen Yi.

How could a Dao Child compare to a Sect Master? Not to mention that this person was the Sect Master of Nan Yang!

According to rumors, this was the Nan Yang Sect Master who had fought with immortals. How could an ordinary person achieve such a feat?

...

In a quiet cave.

Yan Chongzhang bowed and withdrew.

Only Shen Yi remained, sitting cross-legged.

[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 1,070,000 years]

[Unity of the Dao (Spirit). Blue Heaven Technique: Perfection]

Of the 800,000 years of lifespan he had consumed, most of it had been wasted in the process of obtaining the technique. However, with Yue Tianji's assistance, the actual process of cultivating the technique had gone surprisingly smoothly, even surprising Shen Yi himself.

If it weren't for the fact that their thoughts sometimes diverged, resulting in misunderstandings, the time it took to cultivate the technique might have been reduced severalfold.

But what puzzled Shen Yi the most was...

The last technique hidden in Mount Wumei had nothing to do with the Divine Mountain True Intent and seemed to be disconnected from the previous two techniques.

"Transform into the Blue Heaven and imprison all beings."

Shen Yi had previously used this Blue Heaven Technique to break through Situ Junrui's Jiangshan Tu.

True to its name as a Spirit Technique, its effects were indeed remarkable.

However, Shen Yi still felt that it wasn't enough.

He slightly closed his eyes, calmly observing Yue Tianji in the Myriad Demon Hall: "Have you had any new insights?"

Earlier, at the foot of Mount Wumei, Yan Chongzhang had interrupted his train of thought, but it hadn't really affected the deduction process, as Shen Yi was the main force behind it anyway.

"I've gained some insights," Yue Tianji replied. Unlike Ke San Shi, this Central Hall Master had a bit of a mania for the myriad techniques, and he was extremely obsessed with them.

However, at this moment, his eyes were still filled with fatigue.

It was unclear if it was because the deduction process had been too long or if he felt that explaining his thoughts to his master was too exhausting.

"I report to Master, the Divine Mountain, Suppressing Mountain, and Blue Heaven techniques complement each other. If they can be cultivated as one technique, there may be new progress."

"Only by suppressing the Divine Mountain with the Blue Heaven can it be worthy of the name of an immortal technique."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Why not suppress the Blue Heaven with the Divine Mountain instead?"

Before he could finish his sentence, Yue Tianji's face twisted in misery.

Here it goes again! Here it goes again!

During the previous deduction process, his master had tortured him with this kind of bizarre train of thought, trying to turn him into a madman.

He sighed and forced a smile, "Reporting to Master, how can the vast blue sky be suppressed by a single mountain? Moreover... When have you ever seen an ordinary Unity of the Dao technique able to suppress a Spirit Technique?"

(End of Chapter)

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