The Path To Immortality Begins With Slaying Demons And Beasts Chapter 666: The Great Sun Rises in the Southern Continent - Novel Cool

Chapter 666: The Great Sun Rises in the Southern Continent

Chapter 666: The Great Sun Rises in the Southern Continent

In a nondescript side hall of the Jianyang Government Office, a tense atmosphere filled the room. General Yang Mingli and Yan Lan Ting, both formidable generals, sat at opposite ends of the room, their gazes never meeting. The other titled generals stood in the hall, their faces filled with unease.

The news of the slaying of a Taiyi Demon Immortal, a monkey demon from the Jade Pool Immortal Sect, had reached their ears. General Yang's expression darkened as he glanced towards the door.

"No one gave the order; it was an act of self-defense," he said, his eyes unwavering.

The two young cultivators accompanying him remained silent, unsure of their fate.

General Nan Yang and General Yan Lan arrived, their faces grim. General Yang's words were directed at Elder Yan, indicating his disbelief in the official petition and his intention to confront the elder directly.

"Who gave the order?" Elder Yan asked, his voice raised.

General Wu Shan stepped forward, offering a forced smile. "Elder Yan, you acted rashly. General Yang meant well; he doesn't want to see the Great Southern Continent descend into chaos. Just apologize and be more careful next time. Let's keep the peace..."

General Yang stood with his hands clasped, his gaze fixed on the young cultivator. "Who gave the order?"

The slaying of a Taiyi Demon Immortal was no small matter, especially with the Jade Pool Immortal Sect's involvement. They had sent reparations, indicating an understanding, but the Divine Dynasty seemed to be going back on its word, which was unreasonable.

The Great Southern Continent consisted of twenty-seven prefectures, nine of which were under the control of the Divine Dynasty. This incident confirmed everyone's suspicions.

"Hmm."

"This is General Wu Shan, a Fourth Rank cultivator."

With differing ideologies, it was best to part ways amicably. Although they awaited the arrival of a new colleague, the atmosphere remained tense.

"Yes, General," Shen Yi replied, her voice calm as she nodded slightly.

Their suspicions were confirmed by General Yang's reaction.

At that moment, Shen Yi revealed a glimpse of her true self.

The situation was merely a spark to ignite the fire. Despite the tense atmosphere, Shen Yi maintained her composure.

Suddenly, Shen Yi turned and, in full view of everyone, grabbed the map from the table and clutched it tightly.

The Southern Continent remained peaceful.

As she turned back, her breath quickened.

"I did not give the order," Shen Yi replied, her voice cold.

General Yang's face froze, and his eyes, once cloudy, now sharpened like an eagle's. The organization hidden by the Divine Dynasty indeed had a formidable foundation.

Elder Yan stepped forward, his expression grim. "I did not give the order."

Hiding the truth and letting the situation escalate was unacceptable to Shen Yi.

As she walked forward, she observed the Demon Slayer Bureau, while they scrutinized her. Elder Yan was not acting out of spite.

With the pressure from the Divine Dynasty, Shen Yi felt that dealing with the Divine Void Mountain Sect would be effortless.

The Great Southern Continent was divided into three with just a few words.

"Did you kill that beast?" General Yang asked, his voice cold.

Elder Yan stood up without hesitation and pointed at someone in the crowd.

He then turned to Ye Lan, "Do you think I'm acting out of spite?"

Ye Lan bit her lip, hesitating before responding. She wasn't entirely sure what had just transpired.

It almost seemed like a joke.

As Elder Yan and Shen Yi were dismissed, the others' faces paled. They were shocked by the young cultivator's boldness, which clearly marked him as Elder Yan's loyal follower.

General Yang's gaze swept over Shen Yi and Ye Lan, his eyes growing colder. "Step forward. I have questions for you."

Among those present, Ye Lan was the least threatening.

Without any room for negotiation, Yang Mingli directly tore off a portion of the map and threw it at Yan Lan Ting's feet.

However, among all those present, only this young man could understand his thoughts. As Yang Mingli ripped the map, Shen Yi was the only one attentively observing.

Let Yan Lan Ting open his dog eyes and see who is right. If any issues arise later, don't come crying to me.

What's this?

"You've just joined the Demon Slayer Bureau and don't understand the rules. Even if you make a mistake, I won't blame you."

But no matter what, it shouldn't shake the very foundation of Great Southern Continent.

The moment the map landed, everyone's faces turned pale.

Taking in the scene, Yan Lan Ting sighed helplessly and patted Shen Yi's shoulder, "How did you cultivate to this level? How can there be such a huge gap between you and them? Could it be that you have a famous master's guidance?"

Perhaps the matter of splitting the family was not within the young man's expectations.

Ye Lan stared at the youth's profile, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and suddenly, she inexplicably felt a hint of joy.

"Senior Yan, please reconsider. If it's truly impossible, let's go back and apologize."

According to the official petition written by General Yan himself, the Jade Pool Immortal Sect's ape demon was killed out of necessity after attacking Nan Yang on the way.

"Cough!" Even Yan Lan Ting, who had just picked up a teacup, choked on his tea and turned around in surprise.

He was gambling with the very lifeline of the Divine Dynasty. If the ape demon's speculation came true when it was killed, the consequences would be dire.

Yang Mingli slowly stood up.

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Next, if the Demon Slayer Bureau continues to operate according to its original style, the fate of Great Southern Continent being devoured is almost certain.

Once upon a time, this young lady seemed all-powerful in front of Meng Xuwen and the others, like an immortal senior. No matter what trouble she got into, as long as she reported back, even if she got scolded, the issues were always resolved.

Yang Mingli remained silent for a long time, finally withdrawing his gaze and slowly closing his eyes. The gloom on his body deepened, and he sighed softly, "There's no cure."

Shen Yi's expression remained unchanged, and he responded calmly.

Even if General Yan wanted to draw a sword and act as a blade, at least he would leave some breathing room for Great Southern Continent to keep the Nine Prefectures.

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to the door, especially when they heard the unfamiliar title, their expressions becoming complicated.

"..."

Yang Mingli didn't pay attention to him but instead fixed his gaze on the two behind him.

"Why are you hiding? It's you!" Yan Lan Ting glared at the fat man with a large build.

As Yang Mingli spoke, his gaze swept over Shen Yi and Ye Lan, clearly considering them as part of the "Yan family," and naturally, he had no good intentions towards them.

They learned that Yan Lan had given the position of Peak Master of the Divine Void Mountain to a young man who had just joined the Demon Slayer Bureau not long ago.

Almost simultaneously, everyone looked at the black-robed youth in astonishment.

It seemed that Shen Yi would have to take responsibility for this matter.

"But there are people who, in a place like this where we risk our lives together, engage in clique-forming and favoritism, which is truly nauseating!"

Being slandered like this, and having already made up their minds, there was no point in saying more.

What a joke! They said it was a family matter, but there was no conflict between General Feng and General Yang. If this were brought up, on one side there would be Ye Lan, a Fifth Rank middle-stage cultivator, and on the other, a young man who didn't know his limits. It would truly become a case of being abandoned by both father and mother.

Ye Lan stood silently behind Shen Yi. She estimated that even General Yan himself had not anticipated the matter escalating to this level.

However, facing such a significant issue, Ye Lan's eyes also showed a hint of bewilderment.

This Nan Yang General was personally introduced into the Demon Slayer Bureau by General Yan. Who exactly killed the ape demon, this young man or Senior Yan?

Here, leading people astray, creating divisions, and appointing a General with a title who only listens to Yan Lan Ting... What is he trying to do? If this precedent is set, even without external troubles, Southern Continent will surely descend into chaos!

But everyone knew that today's matter had nothing to do with him; he was merely a catalyst.

The critical point was that General Yan acted on his own, without consulting anyone, forcefully representing the Demon Slayer Bureau of Great Southern Continent, and even the entire Divine Dynasty.

"What is this nonsense!"

Yang Mingli noticed that Shen Yi's thoughts were clearly not on him, and he slowly clenched his five fingers.

Ye Lan briefly introduced Shen Yi.

As General Yan threw out the second question, the titled generals in the room all paled.

"No, Senior Yan! You're my father, please spare me this once..." Wu Shan pleaded with a bitter face, not even looking at how the map was divided. The three prefectures that had just suffered from the demon attack, along with Crane Mountain, were all included in the map.

"Hmm."

But as General Yan stepped out of the side hall, the outcome was sealed.

Of course, if the previous day's speculation was wrong.

However, it was common sense that the Ape Demon could safely return to the Jade Pool Immortal Sect unharmed. Why would it attack its escorts, especially when General Nan Yang, who was also the Peak Master of the Divine Void Mountain, was a fellow sect member? One was akin to a personal disciple of an Immortal Venerable, while the other was merely a mount. The difference in their status within the sect was enough to crush the Ape Demon, so why push things to the point of killing it?

Would they further send a message to the Imperial Capital to accuse General Yan? In this turbulent and unpredictable situation, would they resort to such in-fighting? Upon hearing this, Yan Lan Ting let out a cold laugh, still staring at the empty corner of the room, too lazy to turn around.

In this situation, a swift and decisive action was necessary to cut through this tangled mess.

Now that the "incense" had arrived, it was time for the furnace to explode.

The two Southern Governor Generals were at odds, and the third one was not in Juyang. Their subordinates didn't even know how to begin mediating the situation.

Shen Yi shook her head and looked ahead.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door.

The old man's answer was simple. Since he had said he would handle this matter, he would see it through to the end. Ye Lan shook her head and quietly reached out to tug at Shen Yi's clothes.

After a moment, the old man drooped his eyelids, suppressing the anger in his heart. He merely glanced at Ye Lan and nodded slightly.

But this wasn't a young man who had just arrived; he couldn't disrespect him without reason.

Among the Demon Slayer Bureau officials, it was rare for someone to use their cultivation base to oppress others. After all, everyone there was risking their lives, and such actions could easily cause internal discord.

Wu Shan stood up with a mournful expression. When he saw General Yan leading the two young men out, his mournfulness intensified.

This General Nan Yang was definitely not an ordinary cultivator who had joined the Demon Slayer Bureau. Someone must have guided him.

The three Title Generals managing the nine prefectures should have been more than enough.

The fat man with a large build and small eyes took the lead, his robust figure contrasting with his timid demeanor. He stood obediently among the crowd, his eyes lowered, trying to minimize his presence.

"Good... very good..."

Over the long years of jointly governing the Great Southern Continent, the conflicts between the three had grown too deep to be easily resolved.

The young man had a tall and slender figure, a handsome face, and wore a plain black robe, giving him an inward and gentle appearance. Even though this was his first visit, and he had encountered so many "important people," his eyes remained clear and calm, showing no signs of nervousness.

Since they were splitting up, it was natural for one of the nine Title Generals to leave, to avoid future troubles.

General Yan, without informing the Demon Slayer Bureau, had ordered the government office to parade the demonic beast's head through the streets as a warning to the people.

But before he could finish speaking, an invisible giant hand pulled him out of the crowd and threw him out of the hall.

This was no longer a simple matter of being "guided" in.

Yan Lan Ting fell silent for a moment, not intending to argue.

Combined with General Yan's unusual actions, the answer was already quite clear."

As his expression changed, everyone in the hall held their breath, their foreheads already beaded with sweat.

Beneath his gloomy appearance, he was a powerful cultivator who dared to pursue the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva.

Listening to those few sarcastic words without any mercy, Yan Lanting's eyebrows furrowed tighter.

With just a glance, Yan Lanting scared Wu Shan back.

"I'm not a stubborn person. Rules can be taught slowly."

Excluding the two unfathomable old men, there were a total of eight Title Generals in the hall, including Ye Lan, and each of them exuded an extremely powerful aura.

He could accept Yan Lanting's occasional mischief, even if they argued, as long as they took responsibility together, considering their years of friendship.

When he turned back, Yang Mingli's eyes were filled with indifference. "Split up, take your people, and leave. Let's not hinder each other anymore."

If it weren't for the fact that he had only met this young man once before, Yan Lanting would have suspected that he was an infiltrator sent by the young man.

This was a private matter, not something the Divine Dynasty should involve itself in, so outsiders naturally couldn't say much.

"Whose orders are you following?"

As he spoke, he reached out and tore off a piece of the map.

The Title Generals quickly scattered to avoid him.

In just three short sentences, the atmosphere in the hall became almost frozen.

"I'll ask you again."

At most, he would bear the Jade Pool Immortal Sect's retaliation, but for this old man, it should be manageable.

Of course, this was from his own perspective.

Shen Yi truly hated feeling constrained. More than ever, he desperately needed the lifespan of the demonic beast.

Moreover, compared to General Yang, this General Yan was clearly a more suitable backer.

(End of Chapter)

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