Chapter 661: Rewarding Achievements
Chapter 661: Rewarding Achievements
"A dignified Arhat, and he actually followed us to the Blue Sea. Tsk."
Bai Yu Xian quietly took two steps back, already pondering her escape.
They were fugitives, but not mindless fools. This Immortal General's identity far surpassed ordinary imagination. Even if her two brothers were not here at this moment, they would never reveal themselves under such circumstances.
Who knew what other important figures were backing this Immortal General.
Thinking of this, she suddenly waved her five fingers hidden in her sleeve towards the front, sending forth several blinding rays of white light, like a horizontal heavenly sword, carrying the power to split the sea, and slashed towards the golden figure as tall as a mountain!
Bai Yu Xian retracted her palm without even glancing back. She turned around, and white feathers sprouted from her skin, her graceful figure swelling in an instant. With her wings spread, the shadow she cast covered the Blue Sea.
Her entire body transformed into a terrifying giant bird, flapping its wings vigorously and flying away into the sky!
As a Tai Yi Immortal of demonic origins, she exerted all her abilities, creating a terrifying might. However, the woman standing behind the clouds in her path remained unmoved, her face expressionless.
"..."
Ye Lan quietly looked down at the massive bird demon approaching, slowly raising her right palm.
Even at such close proximity, Bai Yu Xian seemed to sense something amiss, and a hint of fear appeared in her large eyes.
But before she could react, a raging golden river pierced through the heavenly canopy, its sound almost deafening!
The sharp sword light was instantly shattered by the river, turning into fragments of feathers flying everywhere.
Boom—
This was no ordinary river; it was clearly a perfectly muscled arm, like a divine creation, with long fingers like a cage, carrying a despairing aura, instantly gripping the giant bird's body.
"Ah!!"
As the five fingers closed in, Bai Yu Xian involuntarily let out a mournful cry. In front of this Tribulation Power, her demonic body was as fragile as bamboo, and with a series of cracking sounds, her bones shattered.
Golden light flowed in the Arhat's eyes, devoid of emotion, as he ruthlessly pulled the giant demon back.
The flawless body expanded, and the Tai Yi demon was smashed into the sea, causing a huge wave to surge into the sky!
Before Bai Yu Xian could recover from the severe injury, she looked up again, and a palm that covered the sky and blocked the sun had already slammed down.
Pfft!
This majestic giant was enveloped in Buddha's light, but his actions were extremely violent and cruel, carrying a hint of ancient barbarism.
Demon blood splattered under his feet, not staining his golden body, but polluting the Blue Sea.
"Hmm."
Ye Lan observed this scene, her heart gradually stirred.
Compared to what she had seen outside He Shan, Shen Yi's displayed strength had increased by more than double.
How much more did he have hidden?
She quietly retracted her palm.
"..."
Ye Jing watched as the Tai Yi demon desperately resisted, but the sharp feathers, sharper than immortal swords, slashed towards the Arhat's golden body, yet they couldn't leave a trace on it.
Every time the demon struggled and raised its head, it was immediately suppressed by that palm!
After more than ten repetitions, the giant bird had lost its original form, floating in pieces on the sea, completely lifeless.
The Arhat's demon-subduing was so swift and efficient!
From start to finish, Shen Yi's right palm remained steady. Qing Hua Lady, in his palm, gradually regained her senses, and amidst her joy, she suddenly remembered something, frantically calling out mentally, "My Master! No!"
She wasn't trying to stop her master from subduing the demon, but she had remembered the group of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals still nearby.
Among them was definitely Qing Luan General's spy.
They had intended to investigate her background, and now that her master had revealed himself, it would perfectly fulfill Qing Luan General's intentions.
With his fourth-rank position and background as a high-ranking member of the San Xian Sect, if this Immortal General discovered any problems, the trouble would be immense!
"Take good care of your injuries."
Shen Yi spread his fingers, releasing Qing Hua.
He didn't blame her for being careless; this tribulation was purely because he urgently needed a demon's longevity to exchange for the Divine Void Dao Fruit.
Fortunately, both were at the Blue Sea; otherwise, he might have lost Qing Hua because of this Dao Fruit.
The next moment, the Arhat's golden body slowly dissipated into the heavens, returning to its original form as a youth in an ink-colored robe.
Shen Yi hovered above the sea, casually gathering the many corpses floating on the water, then looked towards the west.
Qing Hua Lady also sensed the familiar auras rapidly approaching, and her expression became tense.
"Quickly!"
In the air, You Yun Shan's voice boomed, "General, are you still conscious? Quickly enter the formation and return to the Celestial Court!"
After sensing the terrifying aura suddenly rising from the Blue Sea, Shi Yong finally completed the grand formation and hurried over with his colleagues.
Although their faces showed anxiety, the joy in his eyes was almost uncontrollable.
Indeed, outsiders had intervened in the end!
What kind of nonsense is this, a cultivator who claims to be a virtuous immortal, yet without the backing of a powerful force, how could they possibly have the qualifications to dispel a tribulation that elicits a response from heaven and earth, relying solely on their Fusion Realm cultivation?
A person who was sent to the Immortal Court at such a great cost, yet so low-key, usually pretending to be a straightforward and honest worker, leaving no room for fault-finding, but acting so strangely regarding Zileng.
It's clear that there's a hidden agenda, and it's highly likely that the rest of the sect specifically sent this person to target Qing Luan General!
Shi Yong is merely a Seventh Rank Celestial General, and he couldn't understand the specific reason. All he knew was that he was about to make a great achievement.
"Hmm?"
When You Yun Shan saw the scene before him, he and the many Heavenly Soldiers behind him all had a stunned expression.
What's going on?
The thick blood aura that filled the surroundings clearly indicated a recent battle, but not a single demon was in sight. Could it be that they all died?
Only Shi Yong seemed to have anticipated this, and his eyes quickly scanned the crowd.
Finally, he stared directly at the young man beside Qian Qing General.
Following that, he bowed and lowered his head, concealing the greed on his face, "We are Heavenly Soldiers under the command of Qian Qing General of the Immortal Court. Thank you, senior, for subduing the demon. May I ask your name?"
"..."
You Yun Shan furrowed his brows and looked over.
Shi Yong's actions were not unusual. In such a situation, it was necessary to ask for clarification; otherwise, it would be difficult to report back and record it later.
However, the way he introduced himself was a bit strange.
The opponent, who could subdue Bai Yu Immortal, was at least a Fifth Stage Tai Yi Immortal. In this situation, both emotionally and logically, he should have reported Qing Luan General's name. Why is he still being so secretive?
"I—" Qing Hua struggled to stand up straight, intending to take over the conversation.
Before she could finish speaking, a faint voice sounded from the heavenly canopy. "This person is a disciple of Shen Xu Mountain, the Peak Master of Medicine Peak, Shen Yi."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked up at the sky, and You Yun Shan, along with the Heavenly Soldiers, showed a look of sudden realization, with relief in their eyes.
Blue Sea was originally the dojo of Shen Xu Mountain, and the Shen Xu Ancestor was a Great Dharmaraja, with strength comparable to a Third Rank Celestial Official
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"name": "Shen Xu Mountain",
"description": "A place of great power, with a Great Dharmaraja as its ancestor."
},
{
"name": "Shen Yi",
"description": "A disciple of Shen Xu Mountain, the Peak Master of Medicine Peak."
}
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Qing Hua Lady saw off the other party, and she had thought that her reverence for her master had already reached its peak.
No matter what the Master does, it is considered normal.
But when this troublesome matter, which had made her restless, was brushed aside by Shen Yi with a few light and casual words, Qing Hua's eyes couldn't help but glimmer with a hint of radiance.
It is said that only after ascending to the Immortal Court can one attain the Great Dao, achieving great progress in a single day, far beyond the mortal realm.
Therefore, everyone wants to ascend to heaven and reach the heavenly gates.
But with the help of her Master, she took on the alias Qian Qing and started as a Third Rank Celestial Official. In a short time, she leaped to become a Sixth Rank Immortal General, which, in the eyes of her colleagues, was already a significant promotion worthy of much discussion.
Although the other party was still in the mortal realm, they had quietly risen to a position that seemed unattainable to her.
"General, let's go back."
You Yun Shan sighed and approached the side of Qian Qing Immortal General, wanting to offer some advice, but not knowing how to begin.
Was it a risky move? Of course, it almost cost her life.
But the rewards were equally immense.
Thinking of this, he glanced at the Golden Body and noticed a tender sprout at its waist.
This Immortal General, on her first descent to the mortal realm, had obtained the "solid evidence" that other colleagues had failed to uncover after guarding this place for many years. Although it was a matter of great luck... it was still a great achievement!
Tsk! This promotion speed might even surpass that of General Qian Luan from years ago!
"Alright."
Qing Hua Lady glanced at Shi Yong and, without saying much, led the group of Heavenly Soldiers straight towards the Immortal Court.
The Heavenly Soldiers breathed a sigh of relief and also stole a glance at Shi Yong.
They indeed didn't understand array formations, but they weren't without brains.
The grand array that previously required meticulous refinement was set up by General Shi in less than the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, and his swift actions were witnessed by everyone present.
With an eagerness that seemed greater than anyone else's, he led them to this place.
Those who didn't know might have thought he was concerned about General Qian Qing's safety.
But when connected with the previous events, the more they thought about it, the more it seemed like he was waiting for the General to encounter an accident, so he could claim credit using this grand array.
None of them had influential backgrounds; otherwise, they wouldn't have ended up here as Heavenly Soldiers, risking their lives for achievements.
When one superior officer got into trouble, he let his subordinates escape first, while the other superior officer had hidden thoughts when his colleague was in danger.
This contrast made the difference between them immediately apparent.
Even the slight dissatisfaction they had felt earlier about following General Qian Qing into dangerous situations instantly dissipated.
...
Immortal Court, Qian Luan Palace.
The man, having removed his armor, sat upright behind the desk, still without any attendants or maidservants by his side.
However, there was now a cup of slightly cold tea on the table.
During the days when the white-bearded, purple-robed man was away, General Qian Luan had learned to brew tea for himself.
After asking Hongjing to investigate the Bodhisattva's teachings and assigning the Stablemaster to his command, he seemed to have lost interest in Zi Ling's disappearance.
"..."
Shi Yong cleared his throat and finished recounting the events that had transpired in the mortal realm.
Noticing that General Qian Luan's expression didn't show much emotion, he inadvertently glanced at the table and immediately saw the General casually pick up a document and place it on top of another letter of reply.
Seeing this, Shi Yong's heart sank, and he quickly averted his gaze.
The letter of reply clearly bore the seal of General Hongjing, and indeed, the thoughts of this Immortal General were far different from what they seemed on the surface.
"General, Qian Qing's luck is too good... She was just a hair's breadth away from losing her life. Who would dare to risk their life for Divine Void Mountain?" Shi Yong said with a wry smile, hoping to please the General, even if he hadn't completed his task.
"Addressing your superior directly by name is a punishable offense. Go outside and receive ten lashes."
General Qian Luan stared at the sprout on the desk, not even blinking.
"This... I accept the punishment!"
Shi Yong's face turned bitter, almost forgetting the temperament of this Senior Uncle.
He helplessly cupped his hands, "What about General Qian Qing's matter?"
"For mistakes, punishment; for achievements, rewards."
General Qian Luan slowly put away the sprout, her voice calm as if she were discussing the most ordinary matter.
"Sixth Rank?" Shi Yong's eyes widened with envy, as Qian Qing's rapid promotion in such a short time might be a path that other Celestial Officials could only dream of completing in their entire lives.
The next moment, his entire face froze, and he only heard the General's voice in his ear.
"From Fifth Rank."
Shi Yong looked at Senior Uncle Qian Luan's calm face, and the envy in his eyes gradually turned into fear.
There's an old saying, 'Too much of a good thing can be harmful'...
Although Qian Qing had accomplished this task and, based on her achievements, it was highly likely, she was just a Stablemaster not long ago!
Don't be fooled by the fact that there's only a one-rank difference between Sixth Rank and Fifth Rank; this is the gap between Celestial Immortals and Tai Yi Immortals, as vast as a chasm.
Even General Qian Luan, who had been promoted, would have to follow the rules and submit a request for the Immortal Court's approval if she wanted to do this.
What was the other party trying to achieve?
(End of Chapter)
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