The Path To Immortality Begins With Slaying Demons And Beasts Chapter 648: Nonsense (A bit stuck, just maintaining the streak for now, still writing) - Novel Cool

Chapter 648: Nonsense (A bit stuck, just maintaining the streak for now, still writing)

Chapter 648: Nonsense (A bit stuck, just maintaining the streak for now, still writing)

Then I'll protect you.

Usually, if this sentence is spoken in the form of a question, it is highly likely that it will be followed by an exchange of conditions.

Therefore, Shen Yi didn't get too excited. Instead, he turned and gazed at this beautiful woman, quietly awaiting her next words.

If it was already strange enough that he, a wandering cultivator from Hongze, carried the guilt of slaying an immortal,

Then it was even more absurd that a proper immortal disciple with the lineage of a Great Enlightenment Immortal would join an organization like the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Shen Yi wasn't asking out of stupidity; he was simply too lazy to inquire.

The matters concerning this woman might be even more troublesome than his own.

But he truly coveted her Void Dao Fruit.

After breaking through the Fifth Stage Realm and manifesting the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position to reveal the Arhat's true body, Shen Yi's perception had reached an incredibly formidable level.

But what surprised him the most was that, whether it was during the Seventh Stage or when he previously embodied the Arhat, his perception of Ye Lan remained equally dangerous.

It didn't increase or decrease.

The lack of change was the most terrifying aspect.

Shen Yi could only attribute this to the influence of the Dao Fruit.

"..."

Ye Lan carefully observed Shen Yi's expression, feeling a momentary silence.

The decision she had made with great difficulty seemed to fall on deaf ears, and the other party's reaction was as calm as if she were merely asking if he had eaten.

No, even if he was young, he didn't show any signs of youthfulness.

But on second thought, if Shen Yi had shown excitement and believed he could join the Great Enlightenment Immortal's sect, she might have felt a twinge of regret.

After all, this was not a good thing.

"Whether it's my strength or my status in the Divine Dynasty, I can't protect you from the Immortal Court."

Ye Lan shook her head. After entering the Fifth Stage Realm, she had gained the qualifications to glimpse the true meaning of heaven and earth's revolutions, but in the eyes of the Immortal Court, she had barely scratched the surface.

Relying on this level of strength to provoke the laws of the Immortal Court would only result in suppression by several True Immortals.

As for her status in the Divine Dynasty, it was not even part of the same system as the Immortal Court. If she had the influence to speak to the Divine Emperor, the court might be able to negotiate with the Immortal Court on her behalf.

But it was clear that the Demon Slayer Bureau's Title General had not yet reached that level.

"Moreover, aside from the Immortal Court..."

Ye Lan glanced at Shen Yi. Having attained the Arhat level, the Bodhimanda Sect still refused to protect her.

Could this fruit position have come from a good path?

"The Bodhimanda Sect and the Tri-Immortal Sect have different paths but the same goal. The Arhat Fruit Position is usually intricately linked to the Venerable Fruit Position. I estimate that a Bodhisattva is already investigating where this extra Arhat came from."

Moreover, the difference between the Bodhimanda Sect and the Tri-Immortal Sect lies in...

The high-level cultivators of the Tri-Immortal Sect like to expand their branches and leaves. Perhaps even they themselves don't remember how many immortal sects they have under their command, like the Jade Dragon Sect. But the Bodhimanda Sect never reveals its Fruit Positions and Great Sutras to outsiders.

"Concealment is impossible. The best solution is to ensure they don't associate you with it."

"The Great Enlightenment Immortal of the Tri-Immortal Sect, the third-generation disciple of Shenvu Senior Ancestor, is the only identity I can give you."

At this point, Ye Lan lifted her gaze to meet his eyes, "But you must have guessed it already. Yes, my lineage has encountered a problem."

A ripple appeared in her clear eyes, "My Master and fellow disciples once numbered six, but after a great calamity, only I remain. Our lineage has long been in decline, so all I can offer is an identity."

"Will this calamity affect me?" Shen Yi pondered for a moment before asking seriously.

"I—" Ye Lan had just begun to reminisce when she was surprised to find that the other party had been thinking for so long and was actually worried about this issue.

She couldn't help but clench her palm. No, if she remembered correctly, the other party had just slaughtered two Celestial General's mounts. Who was affecting whom?

Ye Lan gritted her teeth, "No!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi politely cupped his hands, "I've met Ye Shijie."

"But..." Ye Lan sighed softly, but before she could finish her sentence, she was surprised to see the young man in front of her retract his cupped hands without hesitation.

"Please continue, General." Shen Yi stood with his hands clasped.

The Divine Continent was not like Hongze, where powerful cultivators were countless, and great immortal masters were everywhere, leaving no room for carelessness.

Ye Lan almost laughed in exasperation. How had she not noticed how slick this young man was before? But it was good that he was cautious; it made her feel more at ease, "I was going to say that even if you join the Tri-Immortal Sect, don't casually use your Arhat's golden body. If you do, remember to clean up after yourself.

"Rest assured."

Shen Yi gently tapped his chin, indicating that he was quite adept at such matters.

"Go back. Once I have some free time, I'll take you to the initiation ceremony. Meng Xiwen and Jing'er still have a lot to do. After you return, don't wander around. I'll trouble you to take care of Juyang Prefecture for now." Ye Lan waved her hand, dispelling the soundproof spell, and looked up at the sky.

The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva's Dharma sermon wasn't over yet.

Since Shen Yi had already attained such cultivation, there was no need for her to escort him.

In an instant, Patriarch Ye Lan transformed back into General Yanlan, his body turning into a stream of light that rushed towards Crane Mountain.

"..."

Shen Yi watched as the other party left, slowly retracting his gaze.

Looking at the words that appeared on the panel, he couldn't help but rub his brow in exasperation.

[Slain Sixth Stage Golden Mane Lion Tiger, total lifespan of twenty-four tribulations, remaining lifespan of six tribulations, absorption complete]

[Slain Sixth Stage Purple Beard White Dragon, total lifespan of twenty-one tribulations, remaining lifespan of nineteen tribulations, absorption complete]

[Remaining demonic lifespan: one hundred and eight tribulations]

The vast demonic lifespans brought out from Phoenix Water were quickly depleted within a short time.

The rapid consumption made Shen Yi, who had just enjoyed a few good days, feel a renewed sense of unease.

The quality of the demons and beasts outside was indeed high, with lifespans spanning several tribulations, even reaching nearly twenty tribulations like Zi Ling. Each of them had a master, making it truly troublesome to kill them.

Shen Yi had no intention of refining Zi Ling and the Lion Tiger Beast into Spirit Stones to be sent to the heavens as informants.

Back in Phoenix Water, even the Crown Prince of the South Dragon Palace could tell that the Spirit Stones lacked life force, let alone a true Celestial General.

The Blue Flower Lady, who served a similar purpose, was different from them.

They didn't use the bodies of Spirit Stones but instead, created a golden body with incense fire votive energy bit by bit, and their yin spirits were born from the inner elixir. They merely used demon souls for control.

Sending Zi Ling back would be like covering one's ears to steal a bell, alerting the snakes by beating the grass.

He could have delayed for a while, but if the Celestial General saw his mount turned into a puppet and returned, he might immediately dispatch troops to the mortal realm in response to such provocation.

Shen Yi had other plans for these two demon souls and corpses.

Although Ye Lan had agreed to let him join her sect, it was clear that she didn't genuinely intend to teach him anything. It was merely a face-saving gesture for a colleague, giving him a cover identity.

Of course, the Void Dao Fruit he sought was still something he needed to strive for after joining the sect.

However, Shen Yi wouldn't pin all his hopes on someone he had only met a few times. He still hadn't fully grasped the Dragon Tiger Great Scripture.

Earlier, in a rush, he had borrowed the power of Ke Shisan and An Yi to successfully obtain the Arhat Fruit Position.

But these two hall masters were only at the Fusion Realm.

Borrowing their energy, he had endured eighty-one tribulations and successfully imbued the Dragon Tiger essence into the heavenly energy, transforming it into the amber-colored fruit position.

But what about the Dragon and Tiger?

Shen Yi clearly remembered that when the two Bodhimanda disciples came to intercept him, the golden body in the illusion had a dragon and a tiger chained to its body.

Those two monks must have seen other Dragon Tiger Arhats, not mere illusions.

Why didn't he have them?

Now that he had obtained the sixth-stage dragon and tiger demon corpses, Shen Yi began to consider refining the previously missing Dragon Tiger Great Pill.

Forget it, let's head back to Juyang Prefecture first.

He looked up at the sky and saw that the vast imperial qi was still in turmoil, indicating that the court hadn't ceased its actions.

It wasn't a place to linger, lest he be mistaken for a Bodhimanda sect member and dealt with.

Shen Yi calmed his mind and swiftly departed, leading a group of old friends from Phoenix Water directly towards Juyang Prefecture!

...

Juyang Prefecture, a secluded residence in the western part of the city.

The size and appearance of the residence were both well-proportioned, with no standout features, yet it was also free of any flaws.

Just like the identity of a Monster Slayer, it emphasized seclusion, never drawing attention from others.

Led by several officials, Shen Yi slowly entered the residence.

The arrangement of this residence by the prefecture indicated that his appointment as a Monster Slayer was finally complete. From this moment on, he was officially a court official.

Shen Yi didn't have any particular requirements for his accommodation and was quite satisfied with the seclusion of the place.

After the officials bowed and left, Shen Yi chose a courtyard and sat under a large tree. He first summoned the Radiant Light Rat Demon to guard the place.

Then, he took out Zi Ling and parts of the Lion Tiger Beast's remains and began to refine the Dragon Tiger Great Pill according to the instructions in the first volume of the Dragon Tiger Great Scripture.

It was called pill refinement, but no furnace or cauldron was needed.

According to the scripture's description, this process was called Transmigration.

The Ascetic had subdued the evil demon, taking its life, but he couldn't erase the sins it had accumulated. He had to employ the profound methods of his sect to refine its essence into its purest form, infusing it into himself, and then endure the hardships of the mortal world, shouldering its sins.

Shen Yi didn't have the time to bear Zi Ling's sins; he only wanted her essence.

Now that he had reached the Arhat Realm, this task became much simpler.

He extended his palm slightly, and a golden light surged forth like a river, enveloping the corpse of the Purple Beard White Dragon. He began to refine it.

With the overwhelming power of his realm, it took less than half a month to melt the massive corpse into golden light, batch by batch.

In the end, only two fist-sized glass beads remained, emitting faint golden light as they hovered in the courtyard.

"Is this a pill?"

Shen Yi pondered for a moment, confused as it didn't match the description in the scriptures. It should have been the size of a soybean.

Perhaps it was because these demons' realms were too high?

He shook his head and summoned the beads, opening the panel to infuse the vast demonic life force into the perfected Dragon Tiger Scripture. At the same time, he opened his mouth, and the Dragon and Tiger Pills directly transformed into liquid, flowing into his mouth.

【First Tribulation: You consumed the Dragon Tiger Pill, once again experiencing the familiar Dragon Tiger Qi...】

Shen Yi furrowed his brows slightly as he read the words on the panel, puzzled.

Still no Dragon Tiger?

Could it be because of the absence of a soul?

Shen Yi was used to setbacks in his cultivation, but he never expected the Bodhimanda Sect's true art to have issues.

Nevertheless, it didn't matter. He would investigate slowly and surely find the cause.

With this in mind, he condensed the demonic origin and began to reshape the demon souls.

Zi Ling only required two tribulations, but the Lion Tiger Beast needed a full eighteen.

"Such a huge difference, there must be a problem."

Shen Yi recalled Ye Lan; even though her Dao Fruit ranked in the top ten, and his own fruit position was thirty-first, there shouldn't be such a vast gap.

Aside from the formidable Void Dao Fruit, his Dragon Tiger Fruit Position most likely had issues.

Having spent eighty-one tribulations, he couldn't settle for a defective product.

"Hmm."

Shen Yi took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and created two demon souls, sending them directly into the panel.

【Second Tribulation: You look at Zi Ling and the Lion Tiger Beast beside you, recalling the Dragon Tiger Arhat Golden Body you saw before. Without hesitation, you use your spiritual power as a chain, binding the two demon souls to yourself, and walk the mortal world together.】

"What is my master doing?"

In an inconspicuous corner of the courtyard, the Spirit Light Mouse Demon watched over its surroundings while curiously glancing at Shen Yi.

Its master had clearly obtained the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position and even manifested the Golden Body earlier, so why was he refining the Dragon and Tiger Pills again? Could he have encountered a problem in his cultivation?

・Description of the cultivation process and the tribulations faced.

・The impact of the tribulations on the demon souls.

・The realization that the demon souls can bear the tribulations for him.

・The successful enhancement of his power.

"Tsk, I don't understand, and I dare not ask."

The Spirit Light Mouse Demon retracted its gaze and obediently watched over the surroundings.

"My master! This demon knows its mistake!"

"This demon knows its guilt!"

Shen Yi closed his eyes to calm his mind, his head echoing with the Lion Tiger Beast's wails. Even when it had reached the Fifth Stage, it was in such agony, let alone Zi Ling, who could barely utter a complete sentence, only emitting pitiful screams.

The reason for their suffering was an interesting discovery Shen Yi made.

【Third Tribulation: You walk the mortal world with the Dragon Tiger by your side, feeling a little less lonely. However, the tribulations your fruit position can bear have reached their limit. Without enlightenment, relying solely on asceticism for progress is as difficult as ascending to heaven. But suddenly, you realize that the two demon souls beside you seem capable of enduring tribulations on your behalf...】

The Dragon Tiger Fruit Position, bearing the power of eighty-one tribulations, was like an immense ocean, yet Shen Yi could clearly sense an enhancement of one tribulation.

There was hope!

Without the protection of the Great Sutra, the two demon souls faced the tribulations head-on, enduring unimaginable torment, as evidenced by their incessant wails.

"Zi Ling knows her mistake! She truly knows her mistake!"

"My master! There's no Dragon Tiger! There really is no Dragon Tiger!"

In a short time, Zi Ling and the Lion Tiger Beast had endured two tribulations, spanning over two hundred thousand years.

Their howls had turned into tearful pleas.

Shen Yi raised his eyebrows, having never experienced such an effortless simulation.

But he could tell how excruciating it was.

Even the Spirit Stones had learned to lie.

No Dragon Tiger?

Then how did this enhancement happen?

Nonsense.

(End of Chapter)

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