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Chapter 636: Hearing Shen Yi's Words
Chapter 636: Hearing Shen Yi's Words
In the vast Jianyang Prefecture, the land around the Earth God Temple seemed insignificant beneath the immortal steed's hooves.
A clean carriage, using the technique of shrinking space, quickly entered a small path and headed towards the distant lush green mountains, away from human habitation.
The Cloudy Cavern occupying the central immortal paradise among the Three Prefectures was a manifestation of its prestigious status.
The one who granted them this status was the Patriarch, who had achieved the rank of Seventh Rank Official in the Immortal Court.
The Seventh Rank may not sound impressive, but in reality, it is equivalent to the level of a local deity, fundamentally different from Earth Immortals like the Earth God.
Immortal Officials of this caliber usually wielded some form of authority or could command the power of the local spirits, unlike the Earth God who could only assist Immortal Dynasty officials in governing the local populace.
When they could exert their influence, networking with each other, their influence grew, and it became a natural occurrence.
In short, they were not to be trifled with.
If one truly offended the Cloudy Master, the trouble would be no less than offending the Cloudy Master, a loose Taiyi Immortal.
"..."
Before even reaching Cloudy Mountain, the carriage slowly came to a halt.
The reason was three figures that suddenly appeared ahead on the small path.
"Oh, even the Earth God's immortal steed is being used. Brother Meng, your status is getting better and better."
The leader was a robust woman with a purple robe, her waist cinched so tightly it formed a gourd shape. The most eye-catching feature was the scar that ran from her eyebrows to her jaw.
Behind her were two middle-aged men in black and white, resembling the two grim reapers at first glance.
The woman was not polite; she and the two men climbed onto the front of the carriage, grabbing the reins with a smile. "Let me give it a try."
"Mr. Shen, this is the Demon Slayer from Taihang Prefecture, Mei Jiyao."
Meng Xiowen stretched his arms and leaned lazily against the carriage.
With just one sentence, the woman named Mei was surprised and looked into the carriage, first nodding at Ye Jing and then fixing her gaze on the black-robed figure.
The fair and handsome face looked like a novice youngster.
"Tsk."
Mei Jiyao stared at Shen Yi but didn't speak to him. Instead, she chatted with Meng Xiowen, "I heard you were demoted, and it turns out it's true. However, it seems General Yanlan is treating you well."
Despite committing a grave mistake and being demoted, he let a young man temporarily take his place, just going through the motions. The real person in charge was still Meng Xiowen.
"I knew you'd come."
Mei Jiyao withdrew her gaze and leaned against the carriage, "But this time, you've come in vain. According to the latest news, the immortal official descending this time is also a Seventh Rank like the Cloudy Master. It's difficult to stir up trouble under the noses of such prominent figures."
If it came to a fight, neither of the Demon Slayers would fear the White Rhino Seal.
However, the problem was that they were officially registered immortals, a far cry from ordinary mortals like themselves.
Moreover, immortal officials wielding the Seventh Rank White Rhino Seal were, in most cases, at least as powerful as Sixth Rank officials, except for those with connections.
"But since we're here, we might as well investigate. The group from Clearwater Prefecture has already gone ahead, so let's wait for their news."
"..."
Meng Xiowen listened quietly and gave Shen Yi a glance filled with slight apology.
Mei Jiyao hadn't given Shen Yi a proper look from start to finish, completely treating him like a greenhorn who had just joined the Demon Slayer Bureau, which was quite impolite to another Demon Slayer.
But he couldn't help explain anything.
The Demon Slayer Bureau was a formidable force, unafraid to stand against the Three Teachings. In other words, those who dared to join were all daredevils.
To gain their recognition, words alone were useless.
Take, for example, the two middle-aged men in black and white robes; their experience far surpassed Shen Yi's, yet they could only sit silently with their arms crossed, unable to interject a word.
Shen Yi shook his head lightly, indicating it was no problem.
He didn't quite understand these things anyway, and to be blunt, he had never even heard of the names of the two neighboring prefectures.
On the contrary, the actions of these Demon Slayers were somewhat beyond his expectations.
Even the Earth God of Jianyang Prefecture had said that this matter was outside the Three Prefectures, and other forces would likely shirk responsibility, wishing for another prefecture to handle it.
But these Demon Slayers had proactively rushed over at the first opportunity.
Jianyang Prefecture was even considered slow, as the other prefectures had already sent people in.
"Brother Ma, hurry up. Calculate the time; the immortal official will descend to the mortal realm at midnight today."
Mei Jiyao quietly urged, but it only earned her a glare from the black horse.
Even the Earth God's steed was imbued with half an immortal essence, not something mortals could pick apart.
...
At midnight, the scorching sun hung high.
Near Cloudy Mountain, cultivators from all over had gathered, and even ordinary people who received the news had ridden their horses to the location days ago.
The Divine Land's populace could treat cultivators with equanimity due to their longevity and broad-mindedness.
With good luck, one might encounter genuine celestial officials from the heavenly court multiple times in a lifetime, not to mention cultivators.
Amidst the bustling crowd, a seemingly ordinary carriage quietly entered, drawing little attention.
As the appointed time arrived, a pleasant immortal melody resounded from the clouds, capturing the attention of everyone on the ground.
The hanging sun in the sky suddenly dimmed.
This was because, beneath it, a more dazzling golden light spread out like clouds and mist.
High up in the clouds, a majestic figure gradually emerged.
Surrounded by several immortal officials, the figure became clearer, towering at over ten zhang tall, its body shimmering like flowing gold. It was a true immortal deity!
As it gazed down upon the mortal world, all beings instinctively bowed in reverence.
Among them were the powerful cultivators on the peak of Baiyun Mountain, including the old patriarch who had reached the True Immortal Realm. At this moment, he was so excited that his face turned rosy, and he lifted his robe, performing a grand salute with utmost respect.
"Baiyun Cave respectfully welcomes the arrival of the celestial!"
With the support of their profound cultivation, these words resonated like the sound of a bronze bell, echoing throughout the Three Prefectures.
Apart from expressing reverence for the celestial, this was also an opportunity to intimidate other forces, demonstrating that Baiyun Cave still had direct access to the Immortal Court and could even receive its blessings.
"This is a Righteous Deity..."
The cultivators whispered among themselves, feeling it was quite a rare sight.
It was said that the Three Teachings jointly governed the Immortal Court, but in reality, there were distinctions among these three major teachings.
Both the Tri-Immortal Sect and the Bodhimanda Sect were comprised of mortals who gradually cultivated to higher realms, and although they were called immortal deities, in the eyes of these cultivators, they were no different from themselves, except that their cultivation was more advanced and their status was higher.
Seeing such immortal officials, they could still muster some admiration for these "true heroes."
However, the Righteous Deity Sect was different.
Most of the beings in this sect were primordial gods and demons born at the beginning of heaven and earth, with some being created later. The nine-rank to one-rank classification in the Immortal Register was based on them.
Even if their bodies were destroyed, as long as their true spirits remained, they could reassemble their divine bodies. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were embodiments of heavenly decrees.
They were the most stable and just component of the Immortal Court.
The so-called immortal deities were cultivators who could become immortals, while the Righteous Deity Sect represented the "god" in "immortal deity."
However, there were rarely seventh-rank beings in the Righteous Deity Sect.
Witnessing a Righteous Deity descend to the mortal realm was far more exciting than seeing several immortal officials.
As this "Righteous Deity" took out the Jade Edict and began to recite it, his deep immortal voice echoed around the entire Baiyun Mountain, lingering for a long time.
Meanwhile, the carriage stopped by the roadside, its interior already empty.
In an inconspicuous corner of Baiyun Mountain...
"What's the matter? Are you envious?"
Mei Jiyao sighed and withdrew her gaze, smiling as she said, "Do you, Sir Meng, also want to go to heaven and ask for an official position? With your abilities, you should be able to manage the White Rhino Seal."
"Heh."
Meng Xiwen silently stared at the figure in the sky. It would be a lie to say he wasn't envious, but from the moment he entered the Demon Slayer Bureau, he and his group were destined to be wandering ghosts in the darkness, never to experience such a cool moment again.
The reason he stared was because this was a Righteous Deity, immortal and indestructible. Once discovered by them, it would be impossible to hide using other means.
This meant that their group's visit today was probably in vain, and even if they discovered something, the result would likely be nothing more than anger.
"..."
Although Mei Jiyao was teasing, she had been quietly observing the young man in black beside her.
Even someone like Ye Jing, whose sister was a genuine Taiyi Immortal, had joined the Demon Slayer Bureau for other reasons.
When facing a Righteous Deity, even she couldn't help but look repeatedly.
Yet, this young man remained remarkably calm, not glancing at the sky once from start to finish.
Such a temperament strangely matched the Demon Slayer Bureau.
After a while, ripples appeared on the sect array in front of them.
A serene-looking woman stepped out, nodding at Mei Jiyao and Meng Xiwen, "The leader has roughly investigated the situation. Both of you, please come in and take a look, and we can discuss how to handle it."
After speaking, she took out a token, turned around, and opened a path.
"Not bad, huh? You've only been here for a few days, and you've already obtained the Sect Array Token."
Meng Xiwen clicked his tongue, looking at the young girl under her command, who was much more capable than the one he brought.
Ye Jing clearly understood Meng's thoughts and pouted, feeling a little wronged as she looked away.
"..."
Shen Yi followed, feeling that after the incident at Jade Dragon Sect, Meng should occasionally reflect on his own issues.
That exaggerated acting was truly hard to evaluate.
The group followed the serene woman and effortlessly entered Baiyun Cave.
Perhaps everyone's attention was drawn to the majestic golden figure in the sky, as no one thought a fool would dare to cause trouble under the watchful eye of a Righteous Deity, causing the entire Baiyun Cave's defenses to loosen.
After circling around a few times, they finally reached a deep cliff within the inner gate of Baiyun Cave, located at the edge of a steep precipice.
A man with a square face and short, stiff black beard sat there with an indifferent expression, overlooking the monstrous tree below, which had vine-like branches spreading and gripping the cliff, occupying the entire abyss. The tree was covered in a thin layer of golden membrane resembling sand or mud.
This was the Golden Jade Sand that was annually offered to the Immortal Dynasty by the entire Cloudy Cavern, which could also be used to trade for favors from the Immortal Court.
When used in pill concoction, it was an excellent ingredient for refining Immortal Pills, and it could also be used for treasure refinement, yielding decent results.
However, the production was not particularly high.
"What's going on here?"
Mei Jiyao quickly walked forward, and the black-bearded man silently turned back, glanced at the crowd, and then stood up, heading straight down the cliff.
Understanding his character, the rest of the group also employed their methods and followed swiftly.
Only when they reached the bottom of the cliff did they realize that this massive Golden Jade Ancient Tree had been transformed into something akin to a Shrine Hall, with exquisite gemstones used as bricks to pave a luxurious pathway.
Perhaps because an Immortal Official had descended today, the doors were temporarily closed, making the place seem a bit desolate.
"What are you showing us?"
Meng Xiowen casually looked around, not finding it surprising.
Not only the Demon Slayers but also any cultivator with some level of attainment in the Three Prefectures would know about this matter.
The Cloudy Sect would invite commoners born with the Yang Fire Constitution to come and pay respects to the Tree Immortal, granting them favors and, if lucky, the opportunity to join the sect.
The primary purpose was to utilize the Yang Fire Constitution to help this Golden Jade Ancient Tree Immortal Treasure produce stone sand more efficiently.
It was hard to describe this matter.
It was a voluntary arrangement where the commoners might lose some lifespan but would gain tangible benefits. If they joined the sect, the lost lifespan could be easily replenished through the sacrifice of Immortal Treasures.
Even if the Immortal Court wanted to intervene, those commoners wouldn't agree.
Moreover, people with this constitution were inherently scarce.
Locally, it was considered an intriguing topic.
"In recent years, the Cloudy Sect has researched a method, which involves using Heavenly Materials to temporarily grant mortals a Fake Yang Fire Constitution, achieving the same effects as the real one."
The black-bearded man had clearly investigated thoroughly, and he spoke calmly, "The drawback is that this constitution will become invalid within three to five months."
He slowly strolled forward and pushed open the majestic Tree Palace door.
After hearing these words, the crowd's faces slightly changed. This method, which required a hefty price and only temporarily worked, left them with only one option to make it more effective.
To consume it all at once.
The black-bearded man gently rubbed his fingers together and looked ahead.
Inside the vast and dim Tree Palace, countless tree vines covered the walls, and on each vine hung a slender mummy.
The mummies' faces all wore expressions of reverence and ecstatic joy. Countless mummies stared downward with these bizarre expressions, giving off an eerie feeling that sent chills down one's spine.
Previously, one needed great fortune to possess this constitution to obtain favors and opportunities from the Cloudy Cavern's Immortal Masters.
Now, they could have it themselves.
What a delightful surprise, what a blessing from their ancestors! Several Demon Slayers stood silently in the hall, their eyes filled with murderous intent.
But soon, even the most impulsive Meng Xiowen closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
The Righteous Deity was still suspended in the sky.
In his hands, he held a Jade Edict from the Immortal Court.
After the other party finished reading the edict, the Cloudy Cavern had received the Immortal Court's blessing, and the matter was settled.
It was too late.
"Inform the local prefects, post notices, and prohibit further worship of the Tree Immortal. Report to the generals about the punishment, and let the higher-ups handle it."
The black-bearded man exhaled, releasing his palms, and turned to look at the others, "This is my suggestion. What do you think?"
Regardless, the priority was to prevent the matter from continuing and minimize the losses.
"We'll do as you say." Mei Jiyao slowly turned around.
The crowd's gaze then fell upon Meng Xiowen.
"..."
Meng Xiowen opened his eyes, his expression dark as he suppressed his anger, then turned to Shen Yi beside him, "Elder Shen?"
Upon hearing these words, not only Mei Jiyao and the other Demon Slayers but also the black-bearded man showed surprise.
If it was a public dismissal, it would be a mere formality.
But these words didn't seem right.
So...
Mei Jiyao's face showed bewilderment as he looked at the youth again. Was this young man the actual Demon Slayer Official of Jianyang Prefecture?
Under everyone's gaze, Shen Yi glanced outside the hall.
A young disciple entered, trembling all over, staring at them with wide eyes. Instinctively, he turned to leave and wanted to shout.
Pfft!
However, as he took his first step, an invisible giant hand seemed to crush him from head to toe, and before his feet touched the ground, from his head to his feet, he turned into a pile of flesh and blood in the blink of an eye!
The crowd's expressions changed abruptly, and their gazes at the black-robed youth carried a hint of surprise.
Shen Yi slowly retracted his palm, his pale face showing no emotion.
He simply responded to Meng Xiowen's question with the most straightforward action.
(End of Chapter)
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