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Chapter 660: Her Background Runs Deep
Chapter 660: Her Background Runs Deep
Ye Lan, a true heir to the Tri-Immortal Sect, not only possessed profound understanding of cultivation techniques but also imparted them with clarity and simplicity.
With the help of the panel's simulations, Shen Yi quickly grasped the essence of the two cultivation techniques.
However, he didn't immediately start cultivating.
Firstly, the lifespan of demons and beasts was insufficient, as the Tri-Immortal Sect's techniques differed from the Lotus Platform Technique. It wasn't just about hard work to increase cultivation; it required incorporating one's own understanding and insights.
Moreover, Shen Yi had attained the True Immortal realm using the Jade Dragon Sect's unorthodox methods, making it extremely challenging to return to the orthodox path.
Secondly, Ye Lan's cultivation level made it easy for her to perceive changes in his realm. For instance, at the temple, she not only discerned his situation but also personally used Human Imperial Qi to help regulate his cultivation.
Even though their relationship had grown closer, the existence of the panel remained a secret that couldn't be revealed.
"You seem to be in good spirits?" Ye Lan closed the cultivation technique manual. After experiencing these events, she found it hard to comprehend Shen Yi's thoughts.
The Void Dao Fruit was indeed precious, but it wasn't irreplaceable.
With his abilities and talents, joining a sect with a Dao Fruit ranked in the top ten wouldn't be difficult.
Moreover, it would be a proper Immortal lineage, unlike her own declining one.
"I'm doing fine," Shen Yi replied.
He stood up and stretched his arms slightly.
It could be said that the Pill Peak was the only lineage he had joined in his cultivation journey that remained intact. Not only did it provide a direct path to the Fifth Stage Great Taiyi Immortal Realm, but it also offered a clear path to enter the Fourth Rank Realm.
This would save him a lot of brainpower and demonic beast lifespan.
If he had chosen another place, he would have had to first find a master, and then climb the ladder step by step.
While being recognized for outstanding talent would bring focused cultivation, it would also attract the attention and restrictions of countless senior cultivators.
Hiding secrets from so many watchful eyes would be no easy task.
In comparison, the Pill Peak, with only Ye Lan, could be considered a treasure land tailored for Shen Yi.
Of course, besides these matters, there was another reason for joy.
Hongze... was finally alive.
Shen Yi gazed into the distance outside the room.
Immortal slaying was an extremely serious matter, but it also depended on who did it.
If Hongze was a wandering cultivator, he would undoubtedly be a rebel.
However, as the Peak Master of Divine Void Mountain, backed by a Third Stage Great Dharmaraja, although he couldn't openly slay a Seventh Stage Immortal Official, the connection would provide more room for maneuver when the higher-ups investigated.
"It's time to go back."
Ye Lan followed, as the time they had spent on this trip had exceeded her initial estimate.
After the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva's lecture, most of the Southern Continent was affected, and sooner or later, there would be trouble. Don't forget that they also had the identity of the Demon Slayer Bureau.
In the past, Meng Xiwen alone could handle the Juyang Prefecture issue, but there was always the possibility of unexpected events.
At this moment, Ye Lan glanced sideways and noticed that Shen Yi, who had just relaxed a bit, now had an expression as calm as a well without ripples.
It was the same as when he had slain the two immortal mounts outside He Mountain.
"What happened?" She furrowed her brows and asked.
Shen Yi's gaze fell on the area outside Divine Void Mountain, and in the next moment, his entire body transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky!
In the vast and boundless azure sea, a group of Celestial Soldiers stood with complex expressions.
Their exquisite immortal armor was in tatters, indicating a recent fierce battle.
"You should have acted faster!"
You Yunshan's hair was in disarray, and his entire being exuded a disheveled aura. With a face filled with rage, he roared at the person beside him.
Indeed, the White Rainbow Three Demons had entrenched themselves in this area for many years, managing it like an iron bucket.
Moreover, Qian Qing General's actions were too hasty, leaving no time to notify colleagues for reinforcement in just a few days.
Something had happened!
"Who are you yelling at?" Shi Yong glared at him and said coldly, "Was it my order?"
As a superior who had given the order, he should naturally bear the corresponding consequences.
"You..."
You Yunshan was taken aback and gritted his teeth. "He's new here, and he's from a meritorious immortal background. He's only been a Stable Master for a while and has never led soldiers or generals. It's normal to lack experience. Didn't you say that when I asked you to advise him?"
"Moreover, Qian Qing General ultimately led the Great Demon away alone, allowing us to retreat. If not for that, where would you be now?"
"..."
As his words fell, worry crept onto the faces of the surrounding Celestial Soldiers.
The newly arrived Shangguan, though driven by greed and recklessness, has proven himself capable. When he realized the situation was unfavorable, he surprisingly ordered his subordinates to retreat first, a rare sight even in the entire Immortal Court.
Shi Yong slowly withdrew his gaze, focusing his attention on the object in his hand: "This grand formation is already intricate. If something goes wrong, our Immortal General will truly be in mortal danger."
Upon hearing this, You Yunshan fell silent, unable to speak even with his concerns.
After all, he and Shi Yong were both Seventh Stage Immortal Generals with Sixth Stage Celestial Immortal cultivation. However, his master was from a minor sect, while Shi Yong was a descendant of the same lineage as Qingluan General.
Only with such a prestigious lineage could one possess an array capable of rescuing General Qian Qing from the hands of a powerful demon.
Even though he had once witnessed Shi Yong set up this formation much faster, he now suspected that Shi Yong was intentionally delaying. But as he was not well-versed in this art, he couldn't pinpoint the issue.
"Ah!"
You Yunshan heaved a heavy sigh, thinking of the situation.
With the three of them present, he believed that killing a Heavenly Immortal Realm snake demon should be manageable as long as they acted swiftly.
Who would have thought that the "evidence" Qingluan General had sought for so many years would be coincidentally stumbled upon by his group?
This was a significant problem.
Currently, only one of the White Rainbow Three Immortals, Baiyu Immortal, had made a move. If they delayed further, the other two Taiyi Immortals might also sense the disturbance and arrive. By then, even this grand formation might not be able to save the Immortal General.
"..."
Shi Yong calmly set up the Teleportation Formation while silently calculating the time in his mind.
He wanted to see what support General Qian Qing had in the mortal world. The best scenario would be to push him into a desperate situation.
Only in the face of life and death could one see the true colors.
Moreover, would someone as greedy and reckless as him genuinely care about his subordinates' safety?
That was laughable.
Most likely, he was feeling insecure and didn't want others to discover his hidden abilities.
Shi Yong slightly raised his gaze, looking towards the distant, empty sky. A hint of joy appeared in his eyes.
The task assigned by Senior Aunt Qingluan would soon be accomplished.
He was certain there would be a reward for him.
At that moment, on the other side of the Azure Sea where Shi Yong was looking, a hundred-zhang-high wave suddenly rose.
Amidst the roaring, a damaged golden body of a Dharma statue tumbled in the waves, its tightly clenched large seal dim and lifeless, causing the clear Qi surrounding her to gradually dissipate.
"Dao Fusion Realm?"
Above the sea, more than ten ferocious and terrifying figures stared intently at the golden body below, their eyes filled with surprise.
The auras of these powerful demons were robust, and none of them were kind-hearted. Even when they committed the act of slaying immortals, their hearts were stirred with excitement, yet not one of them retreated.
In front of these terrifying figures stood a woman in a thin white dress, her hands clasped behind her back. The translucent dress accentuated her graceful figure.
She stood in mid-air, her eyes filled with agitation, yet she still managed a smile: "It seems the Immortal Official's background is quite impressive."
To reach the Dao Fusion Realm and hold a Sixth Stage Immortal Seal, what a tremendous price one must pay.
Before she finished speaking, the woman had already descended in front of the golden body of the Dharma statue: "But didn't your elders ever teach you to be low-key when traveling?"
"After all, someone as precious as you, dying like this, what a pity."
"Our lives are cheap."
As she spoke, her voice turned gentle, but her eyes suddenly flashed with violence. Her sharp fingers pierced the lower jaw of the golden body, and with her delicate body, she forcefully pulled the ten-zhang-tall golden body out of the sea.
"Cheap life! So, we're not afraid to lose it!"
"Those things you're proud of can't scare us." Her lips curled into a sinister smile.
Hearing Baiyu Immortal's sharp words, the surrounding demons' eyes gradually turned bloodshot, as if energized. They all rushed forward, seemingly more to vent their anger than to solve the problem.
The White Rainbow Three Immortals had once stolen a precious tree planted by a powerful immortal in the mortal world, doing so discreetly and then fleeing to the Azure Sea to hide. Relying on the fruits of this tree, all three of them reached the Fifth Stage Great Taiyi Immortal Realm.
The tree withered, leaving only some young sprouts, which they distributed to a few trusted subordinates to plant in various ways.
The snake demon slain by the Immortal General a few days ago was one of these subordinates, and it had the misfortune of seeing the young sprouts.
If it were allowed to return to the Immortal Court with the sprouts, the entire Divine Continent might lose its place for the three of them.
Years of careful planning would be ruined in an instant.
All because of this damned thing, thinking its background was powerful enough to act recklessly.
Since it's like this, today we'll let it see that in the mortal world, the reputation it relies on is utterly laughable in the eyes of true demons who have fought for their lives.
"..."
Qinghua Lady felt the last trace of energy from the Sixth Stage Immortal Seal being drained away.
At the Sixth Stage Immortal Seal, the Immortal Power she could utilize was only at the mid-stage of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, which was too feeble when facing a true Great Taiyi Immortal.
After losing this Immortal Seal, the remaining Dao Fusion cultivation she had was from when she was forcibly fed Immortal Pills by Shi Ren during her captivity.
She struggled to open her eyes, but her consciousness gradually blurred.
She could only feel Baiyu Immortal exerting force again, throwing her entire body away, leaving only the indifferent voice of her opponent in her ears.
"Divide and devour."
Although they were demons, the surrounding entities were all renowned in the Azure Sea.
Their identities were already different from ordinary demons and rarely showed their ferocious appearance.
But facing the temptation of devouring an Immortal General, their breathing inevitably became heavy.
Compared to the excitement of consuming their prey, the thrill of the hunt was what truly excited them.
Since they were already outlaws, why not add a bold stroke to their reputation?
"Heh!"
Qinghua Lady already smelled a stench, and her blurred vision was filled with numerous dark shadows.
She had thought that a demon soul like hers, having died once, would not fear death, but when the horde of demons pounced, she couldn't help but curl up her thin body within her Dharma form.
The Immortal Seal and identity bestowed by her master had not yet had a chance to play a greater role; if it had been another demon soul, they might have done better...
Just then, Qinghua discovered that the dark shadows before her had all frozen.
It was as if she had collided with a solid and hard surface.
In the boundless Azure Sea, the waves calmed, and all things fell silent.
A majestic golden figure stood tall, his feet on the vast ocean, his head reaching the blue sky, and his palm gently holding the golden body Dharma form.
He calmly scanned the minuscule figure in his palm, and after confirming that there were no major issues, his five fingers slowly closed, and he lifted his gaze to look at the numerous figures ahead.
This sudden presence did not introduce itself.
But the group of demons suspended in the air all had distorted expressions, and the evil fire that had risen in their hearts under stimulation seemed to be instantly extinguished by a bucket of cold water when facing this majestic and robust golden body.
"Bodhimanda Sect Arhat!"
Seeing a ghost, the Bodhimanda Sect and Tri-Immortal Sect had always been distinct, like oil and water.
But at Shenvu Senior Ancestor's Dao platform, a sudden Arhat appeared, which was unexpected.
"Run!"
An unknown demon roared, and the numerous figures scattered like startled birds, fleeing in all directions.
The Arhat did not pursue them, and even his gaze did not stir the slightest ripple.
The next moment, within his robust body, a Dragon Tiger phantom suddenly burst forth. This phantom seemed to carry endless resentment and murderous intent, and as it left the Arhat's body, it instantly froze the surrounding Azure Sea.
The low rumble of dragon roars and tiger growls echoed like thunder.
Roar! The sky-blocking shadow swiftly covered the sky, opening its blood-filled mouth, and in an instant, the blue sky became empty.
The figures that had scattered earlier seemed to have never existed.
"..."
Baiyu Immortal watched as golden light rained down, scattering like a sunset reflecting on the Azure Sea.
She swallowed hard.
She knew this Immortal General must have a powerful background, but she had never imagined that he would have an Arhat protecting him.
This was... a treatment only a Bodhisattva could have.
Behind the clouds.
Ye Jing stared blankly, widening her eyes. She knew that Shen Yi had a connection with the Bodhimanda Sect, but she never thought it would be this deep...
It was fine if the other party was just a practitioner.
An Arhat, in the Demon Slayer Bureau?
"Sister?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't."
Ye Lan stood with her hands hanging, unsure how to explain this situation.
The last time she saw Shen Yi slay those two mounts, she assumed he had a grudge against the Heavenly Court, but now, what was this?
Ye Lan lowered her gaze, looking at the Arhat's golden body and the right palm he held in a loose grip.
If she hadn't mistaken, this person whom Shen Yi had rushed to save should be an Immortal General, right?
Thinking deeper, the Celestial Soldiers and Generals stationed in the Azure Sea were most likely subordinates of Qingluan Immortal General. Shen Yi had personally slaughtered their mounts, and now he rushed to save their fellow Immortal General? Ye Lan took a deep breath. She had thought that as she became more familiar with this young man, she would uncover his secrets.
But why did things become more confusing the more she thought about it?
(End of Chapter)
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