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Chapter 614: Taking Control of Western Hongze
Chapter 614: Taking Control of Western Hongze
Bloodstained peach blossoms spread from the dragon's body, once again shrouding the entire world.
In the deepest part of Western Hongze, beyond the pitch-black abyss.
Shen Yi stood up from the ground, the grey in his eyes fading away, and he gently rubbed the piercing wound on his chest.
The consumption of Immortal Arts was immense, and Nan Yang itself was not considered a superior Sacred Ground, with its foundation being weak. Moreover, he was simultaneously using two Immortal Arts and two Divine Abilities, barely possessing the strength to engage in a life-and-death battle with the Western Dragon King.
To be honest, just a few hours of fighting had already left Shen Yi in a state of exhaustion.
This move was indeed too risky.
Fortunately... he won.
"Huff."
Shen Yi straightened his body, standing at the edge of the pitch-black abyss with his hands hanging by his sides.
A sense of relaxation, like never before, instantly swept through his entire body, curving his lips into a smile that came from the heart.
Even with the combined strength of Western and Southern Hongze, they were still far from surpassing the remaining Eastern and Northern Hongze.
But at least he and Hongze Great Immortal were now on the same level, no longer mere ants that could be killed with a single glance from the other party.
At this thought, Shen Yi turned his gaze towards the interface.
【Remaining Demonic Life Span: 1,637,000 years】
Since arriving in Western Hongze, the only consumption of Demonic Life Span had been spending several hundred thousand years to complete the Greedy Wolf Star Map Immortal Array, and the rest was all here.
This number was clearly not what Shen Yi had expected.
There was still a significant gap to fill before he could condense two Demon Emperor Seals.
The main reason was that he had killed most of this group of Jade Horned Silver Dragons, with only about a dozen left, and even having a total of two hundred thousand years was already considered good.
The real bulk of the Demonic Life Span should have come from the vassal forces of the Western Dragon Palace, but after tonight, they would either try to escape and die at the hands of the Southern Hongze elders, or scatter and hide in the vast waters.
Oh well, you win some, you lose some.
After all, Shen Yi was just one person, not a true Immortal God, and he couldn't guarantee perfection. He could only do his best.
He could slowly accumulate the Demonic Life Span, and if all else failed, he could search for it in the vast waters one area at a time. But if he didn't seize control of Western Hongze's Immortal Power beforehand, the one who might die would be himself.
"Let's begin."
He had to act quickly, not forgetting that the Eastern Hongze siblings were waiting outside, even though they were allies, Shen Yi didn't want to expose this horrifying situation.
He reminded Ke Shisan, who had been impatiently waiting, and with a wave of his hand, he condensed a Stone Guardian while simultaneously reconstructing Ji Zhao Wen's Demon Soul.
To suppress the Dragon Den, this Western Dragon Palace's Second Prince was barely sufficient, any lower and the bloodline concentration would be insufficient, and any higher, like the Western Dragon King himself... Shen Yi couldn't bear to use them.
After all, he was still counting on these dragon corpses to help Ke Shisan enter the Dao Realm.
"Zhao Wen pays his respects to my master!"
Soon, Ji Zhao Wen, who had been crushed underfoot on the long stairs, knelt before Shen Yi.
Then, he was grabbed by Shen Yi and thrown directly into the Dragon Den.
"..."
Ji Zhao Wen fell into the dense, silver-white radiance, never imagining that he would possess a Dragon Den in the end, but in a way he had never dreamed of, even in his wildest dreams.
In his vision, a tall and majestic figure, clad in a dark golden robe, appeared beside his master.
That dragon demon, like a gilded dragon, looked down indifferently, its expression carrying a strange hint of unkindness.
"Omnipotence Pavilion, Eastern Hall Master?"
It was him! Ji Zhao Wen was very familiar with this powerful existence that had put immense pressure on his father.
In an instant, he suddenly understood, his eyes widening in shock.
Western Hongze had never had many mysterious enemies; from start to finish, it was all because they had offended one person.
Looking at Ke Shisan's respectful and humble demeanor.
Ji Zhao Wen clenched his chest.
His current master, the so-called Boundless Dao Monarch Sect's wicked disciple and Nan Yang Sect Master, was also the master of Omnipotence Pavilion!
"Alright, stop staring."
After confirming that this dragon could barely control the Dragon Den's abnormalities, Shen Yi turned around and looked at the already collapsed grand hall.
The vast Demonic Life Span quickly flowed into the Western Hall of Ten Thousand Demons.
An Yi sat on the throne, her palms suddenly clenching the armrests, and below, the group of demons shrouded in darkness knelt in unison.
In an instant, the majestic illusion of the Ten Thousand Demons Hall suddenly descended upon this place! The Demonic Life Span rapidly dissipated, filling any gaps, striving for perfect coverage.
But this amount, in the face of the Demonic Life Span required to condense the Demon Emperor Seal, was like a small witch before a great witch.
A large seal, stained red like blood-soaked jade, gradually appeared before An Yi.
As it fully took shape, a white tiger perched on top of the seal.
Following the Southern Hall Azure Dragon Seal, the Western Hall Frost Tiger Seal, was complete!
At the same time, in Shen Yi's mind, the vast land beyond the water connected to another equally vast and new land.
The power of the two Hongze Immortals merged into his body.
Shen Yi closed his eyes, standing silently without allowing the slightest breath to escape.
But Ke Shisan, staring at his master's back, could clearly sense the change in his aura—an overwhelming pressure that inspired despair.
Even though he was a Mid Heaven Realm's Stone Guardian, facing this wounded and frail figure, he still felt an instinctive urge to kneel, unable to look directly at him.
A mayfly witnessing the vast heavens!
Shen Yi opened his eyes and looked at Ke Shisan, who was prostrating before him, and placed his hand on the other's forehead.
The next moment, all the blood mist in the surroundings was separated from the murky waves by an invisible force and poured into the body of the Eastern Hall Master, including the old dragon, the Western Dragon King.
This time, Shen Yi did not expect much.
After experiencing the effects of the Greedy Wolf Star Chart and personally engaging in battle with the Western Dragon King, his understanding of the gap between the Celestial Realm and the Dao Realm became increasingly clear.
Not to mention how many years the Western Dragon King had perfected his cultivation in the Celestial Realm, and how much essence the Dragon Den had gathered from Western Hongze, neither was enough to fully cross into that realm.
Could Ke Shisan possibly surpass the Dragon Den?
Reaching the Pre-Dao Realm was already a good harvest; the rest of the journey would have to be completed in the East and North.
[Remaining Demonic Life Span: 4920,000 years]
As the Demonic Life Span stopped changing, Shen Yi withdrew his palm, and as he had expected, Ke Shisan's current level was likely on par with Ji Shengtao under the enhancement of the Dragon Den.
The Eastern Hall Master felt the tremendous changes within his body but showed no emotional reaction, maintaining his humble demeanor.
Only after witnessing a true Immortal would one understand how laughable their own pride appeared before such a being.
...
That night in Western Hongze, an unusual silence prevailed.
Whether it was the various Immortal Sects or the numerous demon clans, they all sensed a subtle aura of slaughter in the air, along with a faint stench.
Above the entire Western Hongze waters, only three figures stood suspended.
The lunar glow gradually dissipated, and the sword light returned to its sheath as the bloodstained Purple Gold Sacred Mountain fell into the man's palm.
Deadly silence prevailed, with only the dark red waves undulating.
As the Greedy Wolf Star Array dissipated, not only the waters but even the night sky turned into a dark crimson, as if stained with blood.
The three figures, separated by thousands of miles, almost simultaneously looked in one direction.
"It's like a dream."
Qi Yansheng rubbed his face, muttering incoherently as if in a dream.
He struggled to describe his current feelings.
After Qin Shixiong's fall, he had lost his motivation and quietly stayed in the most remote corner of Nan Hong for ten thousand years, not even knowing what he had been doing.
It was like a fleeting dream, and now it was time to wake up.
The world remained the same, but under the leadership of that young man, it now seemed more real.
"..."
Ye Jiu remained silent, examining the radiant long sword in his hand.
He wished he were in the Dragon Palace, but as a sword, he had to fulfill his duties first.
Just like their own Shen Zongzhu, who never disappointed.
Could a rusty sword be brought back to life?
"Return to the Western Dragon Palace."
Ji Jing Xi took out her Dao Token without a word; she only wanted to know how Shen Yi was doing.
In the minds of the Eastern Dragon Palace siblings above the Dragon Den, the same question echoed.
Until the Grand Array dispersed, Prince Ziyang stopped his sister and instantly stepped down.
Even with his keen eyesight, he had guessed much of Shen Yi's intentions, but he still needed to see it with his own eyes to truly set his mind at ease.
Terrifying!
Prince Ziyang had never encountered such a cultivator.
Shen Yi seemed to have recklessly intruded into the Western Dragon Palace Hall, but in reality, he had meticulously planned everything.
The most crucial part was his control over Ji Shengtao's mind.
From provoking the old dragon to suppressing it, and then allowing Ji Shengtao to regain his fighting spirit in a state of mental confusion, transforming him into a beast that only knew how to kill...
What made Prince Ziyang's heart race was that Shen Yi had arranged the deaths of the dragon children, including Qi Lao Wu, with such clarity, as if it were a well-designed play.
With each fall of a dragon, Ji Shengtao was pushed further into the abyss of destruction.
Such a meticulous person could also pretend to be reckless and fierce, deceiving others.
If Shen Yi had used similar means on him...
Prince Ziyang even felt that without the Greedy Wolf Star Chart's enhancement, he might not have been able to escape the Mountain-Shifting Sect that day.
"You..."
He halted in his tracks, staring blankly ahead.
In the ruins, the youth was clad in tattered black robes, and the golden runes on his body had faded at some point, leaving behind faint imprints and a horrifying wound that was shocking to behold.
Shen Yi casually raised his palm, and in it lay a large seal imbued with dragon energy.
The dragon seal slowly rose and landed in Prince Ziyang's hand, and at the same time, he heard the other's exhausted and feeble voice.
"Now, I need more time."
Shen Yi lowered his arm, his figure slightly unsteady. It was clear that if they wanted to kill this uncontrollable ruthless man, now would be the best opportunity.
"..."
Prince Ziyang fell silent for a moment, then turned to look at his sister, who was standing there in a daze. Suddenly, he let out a bitter laugh, "Don't test me. I don't believe someone like you would entrust your life to me. If you were truly this weak, you would have left before the grand array dissipated."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi acted as if he hadn't heard a word.
With two dragon seals in hand, the Eastern Dragon Palace had achieved their plan, and there was no longer a reason for them to help him.
After all, Shen Yi had offended too many people, and the extent of his killings had reached an irreconcilable point. The Eastern Dragon Palace only wanted to replace the immortal overseeing Hongze, and never intended to plunge Hongze into a calamity of slaughter.
Shen Yi did want to hold onto some bargaining chips, but this Eastern Dragon Palace Prince indeed had a clear mind.
"I'll agree to your demands, but I want you to meet my father. There are things I can't promise, but he can make the decisions."
Prince Ziyang exhaled, feeling that he couldn't understand Shen Yi at all and even sensing a hint of fear. In this situation, he didn't deserve to make any deals with the other party.
As his words fell, Shen Yi paused for a moment and nodded, "Alright."
It was just as well, as he also wanted to chat with the Dragon King who had been protecting the Seven Sects of Nan Hong for many years, to understand how much confidence he had in his thoughts, which would make it easier for Shen Yi to make his next move.
There were only three Dao Realm experts in Hongze, and if one of them were to side with Shen Yi, it would greatly facilitate his actions.
"For now, you really should get some rest."
Prince Ziyang shook his head, putting the seal away and bowing solemnly to Shen Yi, "Perhaps you think our Purple Beard White Dragon Clan is insane, and I don't know what you've been through. But I want to say that if killing is necessary, then kill, but please keep your heart steady and don't fall into madness."
"After all..."
At this point, Prince Ziyang suddenly smiled, "You will eventually leave here, and go to the Divine Continent, stand before the Immortal Court, ascend to immortality, receive incense offerings, and pass down an immortal legacy for countless generations."
"Of course, it's still too early to talk about these things now, as he's still watching from above."
Prince Ziyang pointed to the empty sky, clearly aware of White Rhino's presence.
After saying this, the prince suddenly pulled his sister over, "Let's talk about something closer to home. Have you considered finding a partner? My sister..."
Controlling this Shen Sect Master sounded ridiculous, but since he hadn't ascended to immortality yet, establishing a relationship in the Divine Continent in advance wouldn't be a bad idea.
If they didn't seize this opportunity, the next time they met, they might only be able to serve as his mount.
With two dragon seals in hand, Prince Ziyang's attitude had clearly changed.
"I'm already married!" Zi Xian suddenly pushed her brother away in a fluster.
"Tsk, wasn't she already killed? And by my brother Shen, no less. What a coincidence that he killed your husband. This is fate."
Prince Ziyang wasn't going to let this opportunity slip by, especially with Ji Jingxi not around. As long as Shen Yi nodded, he would help his sister sever that attachment today.
"..."
Shen Yi silently glanced at the Eastern Dragon Palace Prince, whose mind seemed to have taken a strange turn.
He turned and walked outside.
"Hey, let's talk some more! If you think my sister is too old, I also have a niece named Zi Lan, who has some reputation in Hongze. What do you think?"
Prince Ziyang quickly released Zi Xian, wanting to catch up.
Just then, a lunar glow descended and condensed into a cool figure. The figure glanced at Prince Ziyang, silencing him, then reached out to support Shen Yi. With a furrowed brow, she gathered lunar radiance and touched it to the wound on Shen Yi's chest.
"My cultivation is low, so the effect might not be very good. Please bear with it."
Hearing this gentle voice, Zi Xian's initial shock was replaced by disappointment. Even Ji Jingxi looked at her brother without sparing a glance for herself.
"Hiss."
Prince Ziyang glanced at Zi Xian thoughtfully, then looked towards the distant pair.
As expected of Brother Shen, always able to do what I can't. So, this is how you can sever your sister's attachment.
(End of Chapter)
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