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Chapter 623: The Master of Hongze
Chapter 623: The Master of Hongze
After escorting Prince Ziyang out of the hall, Qinghua Lady closed the hall doors once more.
Shen Yi sat cross-legged, his eyes deep and mysterious.
To be honest, neither of these paths seemed very reliable to him.
Reporting to the Immortal Court was out of the question. Aside from the issue of the Dragon Seal, Shen Yi was genuinely uncomfortable with the idea of leaving his life in the hands of others.
Moreover, he was completely in the dark about the situation in the Immortal Court.
He didn't know how much power Shi Ren's uncles and aunts held or what kind of people they were. And what about that Purple Beard White Dragon who had befriended the Great Immortal? Would he have any say in this matter?
Not knowing anything was as good as courting death.
As for escaping and becoming a High Immortal of the Three Teachings, Shen Yi felt that perhaps it was a flaw in his character, but he couldn't help but think that Prince Ziyang and the Eastern Dragon King were making these plans too simple.
Admittedly, when it came to talent, he had established the foundation of five Immortal Cities, which could be considered the pinnacle of Hongze. Scorpion Poop was in a league of his own.
But aside from the foundation, didn't cultivators also value enlightenment? When those Immortals casually asked a few questions, he would most likely be exposed.
It wouldn't do to have them hand over their cultivation techniques, only for him to return with the techniques but no understanding. If he could practice them with ease, that would be amazing, but more likely, those Immortals would rather skin and interrogate him to learn the secrets of his talent.
"This is difficult."
Shen Yi sighed softly. Under Shi Ren's blockade, Hongze was completely cut off from the outside world.
Even the Eastern Dragon King, who had seen more of the world, had been beheaded, and his dragon soul was sealed by a treasure and sent to the heavens.
Thinking of that blue-robed old man, Shen Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.
Although they weren't exactly old acquaintances, this old Dragon King had used his life to prove that he was genuinely considering the well-being of a stranger.
To put it bluntly, the Dragon Seal was already in his hands.
With the Eastern Dragon King's Dao Realm strength, he could have remained hidden and observed the situation. He could have watched what this young Nan Yang Sect Master could do, assessed the situation of the Immortals, and then made a decision.
This gesture alone was enough; Prince Ziyang didn't even need to ask. If given the chance, Shen Yi would definitely help the old Dragon King escape his predicament.
Additionally, there was also Senior Xuan Qing.
Although the Immortal had died, it seemed that the Nan Yang Sect's destruction had been avenged. But in reality, as of today, anyone could see that the true culprit was still at large and would become even more untouchable.
Shen Yi slowly clenched his fist. He rarely made promises to others, but once he did, he wanted to do his best to fulfill them.
Initially, Xuan Qing had dared to advocate for a novice like him, going to the other six sects and forcing the Patriarchs to acknowledge his position as the Nan Yang Sect Master. In the end, he even sacrificed his life to help solidify Shen Yi's foundation.
So, he couldn't just brush off the Purple Beard White Dragon's high status and try to get by with a half-hearted effort.
"Regardless, let's get out of here first."
Shen Yi raised his eyes and looked at the majestic Prison Guard Golden Body beside him.
If he felt helpless, it might be that his vision wasn't broad enough. Instead of sitting here and daydreaming, it was better to take the first step forward.
"As you wish, Master Qinghua," Qinghua Lady replied, understanding her master's intentions. Her master needed a pair of eyes and ears in the unknown Immortal Court.
She hadn't been able to help much for a long time, and now, instead of feeling fearful, she felt a sense of joy and excitement.
"Go," Shen Yi said, lightly nodding. The golden glow of virtue had already pointed her in the direction of the heavens.
"I will not disappoint your high expectations, Master!" Qinghua Lady nodded vigorously. With her master in a difficult situation, she needed to gain some understanding in the Immortal Court or climb higher to truly be of use.
After bowing, she transformed into a golden light and left, once again embarking on the path to the heavens that she should have completed long ago.
"..."
Shen Yi slowly retracted his gaze, and that sour feeling rose within him again.
This path was too easy to walk, tsk, no wonder it was his own Prison Guard Golden Body technique.
Oh well, even if he couldn't take the well-trodden path, there was still the solitary bridge of the Dao.
With this thought, Shen Yi turned his attention to the control panel.
[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 47,620,000 years]
When he had destroyed the Southern Dragon Palace, aside from the Yellow Poisonous Dragon, most of its subordinates had also been swept away. Even with the addition of the Great Demons from West Flood, they couldn't make up for two million years.
The subsequent battle with West Flood had been rushed due to time constraints.
Shen Yi had only destroyed the main forces of the Dragon Palace; the rest of the subordinates were left to be dealt with by the Nan Hong elders, and the Demon Lifespan obtained was even less than that of Nan Hong.
With Shi Ren's orders, all the powerful beings in North Flood were mobilized.
A decisive battle directly turned North Flood into a true "impoverished backwater."
Including those previously scattered and captured, and with the addition of the Demon Emperor Seals from the Eastern Dragon Palace, this cleansing of Hongze alone brought Shen Yi nearly sixty million years of demonic lifespan.
It was indeed a thorough cleansing... but only of the north.
"Hmm."
Shen Yi closed his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
The White Rhino Jade Seal slowly floated out, struggling violently in the air.
Next to this jade seal, three scarlet grand seals hovered.
With the help of the White Rhino Jade Seal, the entire Hongze, both land and water, unfolded in Shen Yi's mind.
He slightly extended his palm, and the Ethereal Form of the Ten Thousand Demon Northern Hall instantly enveloped the Northern Dragon Palace.
A golden turtle grand seal began to gather.
Shen Yi's actions didn't stop; the Ethereal Form of the Ten Thousand Demon Central Hall directly pressed towards the Immortal Residence, and the fifth Calamity Unicorn grand seal gradually took shape.
In an instant, the remaining hind hoof of the White Rhino Jade Seal was occupied by the golden turtle pattern, preventing it from struggling any further.
At the same time, the fierce Calamity Unicorn tightly grasped its head.
With all five seals gathered, the White Rhino Jade Seal abruptly stopped trembling. Within the translucent jade surface, a spider web of blood veins appeared, but as time passed, these blood veins quickly disappeared, and the entire grand seal returned to normal.
"Tsk."
Shen Yi reached out and held the jade seal in his palm, immediately feeling the surging power of the Four Floods' Immortals flowing through his fingertips. Under the suppression of the five Demon Emperor Seals, this item had transformed from being owned by the Immortal Court to his personal possession.
Who says Immortals must be sealed by the Immortal Court? Why wouldn't a seal by the Demon Emperor count?
Shen Yi toyed with it for a moment.
He quickly put away the White Rhino Immortal Seal. According to his observations, the power granted by the Immortal Court to a Seventh Rank Immortal Official was at least an entire realm higher than that of a Unification of Dao cultivator; otherwise, such a casual and effortless suppression would be impossible.
After all, the official seal was taken from the Immortal Court, and it was impossible to use it without restraint.
But as he was about to leave Hongze for the Divine Land, he needed to bring a life-saving item with him.
[Remaining Demonic Lifespan: 25,620,000 years]
With the White Rhino Jade Seal as a backup, Shen Yi gained some confidence. He stood up and looked out of the hall.
The next moment, the dark black light filled the sky like meteors tearing through the firmament, carrying a thick stench of blood, and converging towards the Immortal Residence!
Rustling—
One after another, Stone Guardians stood before Shen Yi, instantly making the entire hall feel eerie and filled with unbearable stench.
Countless bloodstained storage artifacts flew out, piling up into a small mountain in the hall.
When the first bag was opened, Shen Yi seemed to have transformed into a different person, focusing intently as if carving a work of art, meticulously examining the remains in his hand.
If these Stone Guardians carried a killing aura.
Then their master, Shen Yi, at this moment, even made the Stone Guardians feel a hint of unease.
Only Wu Jun's eyes were filled with anticipation, staring at the bag that Ke Shisan had deliberately placed on top of the small mountain.
"Hmm?"
Shen Yi took out the old turtle that had been torn in half, slightly startled.
To be honest, if it weren't for the condensation of the Golden Turtle Seal just now, he would have almost forgotten that he had a Northern Hall Master.
The White Jade Capital... such a strange realm.
The demonic lifespan began to decrease rapidly again.
In a place invisible to others, the demonic origin directly filled the entire hall, like countless stars in the sky, then falling like raindrops.
Numerous demon souls were reshaped and merged into the Stone Guardians.
The empty Northern and Central Halls gradually filled with shadows shrouded in black mist.
The things nurtured within them suddenly became vibrant with life! Two divine abilities emerged one after another, pushing Shen Yi's realm to a brand new level!
With five divine abilities gathered, his Celestial Realm reached perfection.
The harvest from North Flood had already far exceeded Shen Yi's expectations.
First, it was the White Rhino Immortal Seal, and then he directly crossed two thresholds.
Yue Tianji quietly approached and presented a palm-sized stele at the end.
With the Ancestral Stele and the Divine Mountain, Shen Yi now possessed two Immortal treasures. Although he didn't yet understand their true functions, being associated with the word 'Immortal' meant they couldn't be much worse than the White Rhino Seal.
But before he could show his joy, his brows furrowed slightly.
His gaze became slightly scattered as he sat cross-legged on the ground again.
That green pearl, which had been almost forgotten by Shen Yi, suddenly burst into brilliance.
This object, obtained from the treasure trove of the Nan Yang Sect, was the only relic left by the previous Nan Yang Sect Master. He had thought it was just a special item for Xuan Qing, but unexpectedly, it underwent a transformation.
Compared to his previous experience in the Secret Hair Chamber, Shen Yi was directly pulled into the illusion, witnessing the scene of Senior Xuan Qing's departure.
Now, with his greatly improved cultivation, he could see how this illusionary formation was activated.
"What exactly did you leave behind?"
Shen Yi summoned the Yin-Yang Birth-Death Pendant to stabilize his soul, and only then did he solemnly look into the illusion.
In an instant, the Immortal Residence transformed into the Nan Yang treasure ground.
But it was clear that the bustling cultivators indicated this was the Nan Yang Sect ten million years ago, even more prosperous than before.
The old man sat quietly atop the mountain peak, leaving only his back for Shen Yi to see.
Although his figure was identical to the old man in the Secret Hair Chamber, the aura he exuded was evidently stronger, and he was far less amiable.
"Heh!"
Shen Yi took only a glance before his soul was drawn into the illusion.
The Yin-Yang Birth-Death Pendant showed no reaction, indicating it did not foresee any danger.
Even if Master Qin was powerful, he was only at the Pre-Dao Realm, and it was impossible for him to crush a Demon Emperor's weapon to the point of no resistance.
Shen Yi remained calm and reopened his eyes.
In that instant, he saw Nan Yang Sect through Qin Jiao Yang's eyes.
The soldiers united with the earth, the body with the heavens, and the soul with the Dao.
Within that green pearl, apart from the profound cultivation methods of Nan Yang Sect, there were also the insights of this Pre-Dao Realm expert regarding the final step towards Unification of Dao.
Unification of Dao cultivators are the heaven and earth of the sect.
From the perspective of heaven and earth, one could witness the changes over time, the mortal realm, and the vast lands beyond.
Unfortunately, Master Qin did not finish observing; he stood too high, only witnessing half of the mortal realm and not having the chance to observe the boundless lands beyond the cultivators.
Hence, he had yet to take that final step.
"Hmm."
Shen Yi immersed himself in these insights, carefully digesting them before closing his eyes again.
At this moment, his mind conjured images of Bo Yun County, Qingzhou, and Da Qian... every land and water that these long boots had once trodden upon.
He also saw the living people on these lands and waters, and their joys, angers, sorrows, and joys.
One was born at the peak, while the other started from the lowest point.
Their thoughts gradually merged, beginning to fill in the gaps of this world.
"Farewell, my friend."
Qin Jiao Yang bid farewell in a soft voice, still not turning back, but Shen Yi could sense the moisture on his face.
Xuan Qing had sunk into Nan Yang for ten million years, while his master, within Nan Yang Sect, reminisced about the past of this world.
With Zilin's dream of becoming an immortal ancestor and Shi Ren's palm strike, this master and disciple had yet to break free.
Shen Yi withdrew from that body, watching as everything before him began to crumble and disintegrate, and the old man in front of him slowly turned into blue smoke and dissipated.
After a moment, he nodded lightly, "Farewell."
Senior Xuan Qing helped him enter Unification of Dao, and Master Qin helped him complete Unification of Dao.
Creak.
As Shen Yi turned around, the doors of the Immortal Residence slowly opened.
The sunlight was a bit dazzling.
He scanned the crowd standing outside the hall, memorizing each face.
Then, he lifted his gaze to the sky, his sharp eyes seemed to penetrate the clouds, reaching the Immortal Court above, and landing on the woman sitting behind the desk.
The uneasiness in his heart seemed to dissipate at this moment.
As the long sleeves of his robe fluttered, the black boots calmly stepped through the crowd.
"..."
Those with profound cultivation noticed Shen Yi's unusual state.
Even Ye Jiu was shaken, Ji Jingxi and the others stood in a daze, and Zi Yang stared blankly at the young man, noticing the difference from before.
Dao Realm... the only Dao Realm cultivator in Hongze.
With the opening and closing of the hall's doors, Shen Yi had completed the path of Unification of Dao.
Even without the existence of immortal power, he was the true master of Hongze!
"Hmm."
Shen Yi stood at the edge of the cliff, gazing into the distance, the path leading away from Hongze.
He turned slightly, a smile on his face, "Who wants to take a look outside? Let's go together."
This wasn't his first life-or-death gamble, so why wear a worried expression? It's better to be relaxed.
At least up to this point, he had managed to protect what he wanted to protect, so he would continue to win.
Even Jiang Qiulan, the person most familiar with Shen Yi, had never seen such a warm smile on this youth's face.
Not to mention the others.
They stood in a daze for a long time before finally reacting; Hongze had changed hands.
The blockade that had stopped them in their tracks had silently disappeared without a trace.
From this moment on, Hongze was no different from any other place, just a tiny part of the Divine Land, with no distinction.
Since the tiger had already taken this step, why should they hesitate?
(End of Chapter)
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