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Chapter 671: Dragon Tiger and Supreme Taiyi Dual Fifth Stage
Chapter 671: Dragon Tiger and Supreme Taiyi Dual Fifth Stage
On the snow-covered Imperial Highway, a long procession of carriages moved forward in an orderly fashion, winding their way through the snow. As the procession approached West Mountain City, a thick, putrid stench filled the air, and the ground was stained red with blood, contrasting starkly against the white snow.
The carriages carried the massive corpses of demons, their appearances grotesque and terrifying, their deaths seemingly filled with unimaginable torment. The moment the procession entered the city, a wave of shocked exclamations rose from the residents of the vast city.
The people of the Divine Dynasty were well-versed in many things, but under the protection of the court, it was rare to see such a terrifying number of demons.
Soon, proclamations were issued from the government office, spreading through the streets and alleys.
Compared to the astonishment of the common folk, the cultivators residing in the city had a better understanding of the recent chaotic situation.
The current state of affairs was unsettling, causing unease among the people.
The court aimed to intimidate the demons and stabilize the people's hearts, and such decisive actions were necessary. Seeing this display was not entirely incomprehensible.
However, when the cultivators noticed a brief description in the proclamation, almost all of them, regardless of their cultivation level, stood in disbelief.
"Vajra True Monk Hui Zhen of the Bodhimanda Sect, relying on his Fruit Position, disdained the court and colluded with demons, wreaking havoc in various counties of West Mountain City. The evidence is conclusive, and all involved have been executed!"
Although the proclamation referred to them as sect members, the cultivators couldn't help but notice... Relying on his Fruit Position, wasn't that a genuine Arhat! Those revered beings who lived through the ages with their Golden Bodies, who would have thought they would collude with demons?
What shocked the cultivators even more was the court's unexpected firmness in dealing with the Three Sects. This was something they couldn't have imagined in the past.
Even the Bodhimanda Sect, even if they were Arhats, if they committed crimes within the Divine Dynasty's jurisdiction, they would still be executed!
The court was now taking matters seriously.
Within a short period, the news spread from West Mountain City, reaching almost every corner of the Great Southern Continent.
"What is Elder Yan up to?" In a certain mansion, surrounded by several Title Generals, two figures stood side by side.
One of them was the Southern Governor General, Yang Mingli, and the one asking the question was a woman in a vibrant long skirt, looking rather flamboyant.
But once she returned to the court, her face lost its allure, replaced by an intimidating aura that made hearts tremble.
This woman was the last Southern Governor General in charge of the Demon Slayer Bureau for the entire Great Southern Continent, Feng Xi.
She frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by the events in West Mountain City, especially the government's handling of the situation.
Hearing this, Yang Mingli's face turned solemn, and his voice remained steady, "Regarding the matters in the Southern Continent, I have already reported to the Imperial Capital. Let's each handle our own affairs and not meddle in others' business."
Elder Yan, with his unique style of conduct, had finally left, and it was natural for him to want to make a grand display.
Thinking of this, Yang Mingli coldly tugged at the corner of his mouth.
Let him go crazy, there will be a time when he will suffer the consequences, and then we can enjoy the sight of regret on his face.
"Oh, I don't know what you two are arguing about, but no matter which side has a problem, it's still a matter concerning the Great Southern Continent. In the end, how can the three of us just stand by and do nothing?" Feng Xi sighed helplessly.
"Whether or not to intervene is one thing, but if we don't suppress this aggression, the Southern Continent will eventually be destroyed by his hands!"
Yang Mingli vigorously waved his sleeves and closed his eyes.
The more chaotic the situation, the more we need to stay calm! Only by maintaining stability can we avoid problems.
Elder Yan doesn't understand this principle. He will either die at the hands of the Three Sects or commit a grave mistake and face punishment from the court.
He's just an ordinary man, and if he dies, he dies. Don't let this affect the twenty-seven cities!
In Juyang Prefecture, at the Shen Residence.
In the courtyard, amidst the swirling snow, a young man sat cross-legged, his mind calm and focused as if listening to a sermon, but there was no one else around.
Due to the enormous amount of demon lifespan required for cultivation, it was more cost-effective to reshape demon souls after leaving Nan Yang rather than focusing on personal advancement.
However, there were exceptions.
For instance, a genuine Arhat of the Bodhimanda Sect.
After reaching the Fifth Stage, the presence of the Dao Fruit and Fruit Position significantly increased the cost-effectiveness of reshaping demon souls.
With a lifespan of several tribulations, one could obtain a henchman with the strength of hundreds of tribulations, and there were other benefits as well.
Shen Yi spent a full thirty tribulations to refine this Cloud Ox into a cornerstone, and under its guidance, his face also changed.
[Fifth Stage. Dragon Tiger Mountain-Crushing Seal: Complete]
As one of the true Dharmic Arts of the Three Sects, specifically prepared for Dragon Tiger Arhats, Shen Yi had personally experienced its power.
Rather than calling it a "technique," it was more of an enhancement of the Dragon Tiger Golden Body's original effects. It didn't require excessive lifespan to cultivate, and as long as one understood the principles and grasped the method, it was relatively easy to master.
The things from the Bodhimanda Sect are truly reliable.
Shen Yi sighed inwardly.
Only now did he finally realize that perhaps the essence of the Dragon Tiger Arhat wasn't about manifesting a physical Dragon Tiger, but rather the process of cultivating and harnessing the powers of the Dragon and Tiger to influence the aura of heaven and earth, eventually transforming it into one's own use.
His own "superfluous" actions, which sounded somewhat ridiculous, had inadvertently brought him benefits.
Ye Lan had once mentioned that the method of advancing from the Fifth Stage to the Fourth Rank was to find a path that belonged to oneself and then use tribulations to build this path.
It was evident that the demon lifespans Shen Yi invested had not been wasted but had transformed into genuine strength.
This indicated that the path had already unfolded in some mysterious way, though its final form remained unknown.
【Remaining Demon Lifespans: Sixty-eight Tribulations】
According to common sense, it would be most cost-effective to pour these demon lifespans into the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position. After all, the things from the Bodhimanda Sect were rather practical, a penny for a penny.
Unlike the Void reality dao art of the Three Immortal Sect, where the amount of benefit one could derive from the investment depended on one's insight and destiny.
Moreover, as a qi scholar, he could take elixirs to aid his cultivation, and since he was adept at refining pills, it was a perfect match with the Imperial Qi Golden Pill bestowed by the Court.
For a qi scholar, it was entirely possible to cultivate without demon lifespans, using human imperial qi instead.
However, the current situation was somewhat special.
He was only about forty tribulations away from completely Harvesting the Void Dao Fruit and ascending to the realm of a Taiyi Immortal.
Thinking about this, Shen Yi no longer hesitated and swiftly poured the remaining Lifespans into the Void Dao Art.
With the vast influx of demon lifespans, the silver moon hanging at the apex of his body gradually became fuller, its density so Intense that it seemed it could drip.
As the demon Lifespans were gradually depleted, the light finally began to converge, slowly forming a translucent jade. The patterns engraved on it resembled the most primal Laws of the universe, as if they were the initial rules when the universe was about to be born.
A single glance at it instilled Fear in One’s Heart.
Fortunately, just for an instant, the patterns Evolved From Primal to Complex, Gradually Becoming Something a CultiVator Could roughly Understand.
"Void..."
Shen Yi Slowly Opened His Eyes. Without the need for a notification panel, He Already Knew That His Taiyi Immortal Realm had been achieved.
One hundred and ninety-three tribulations, all of which had transformed into this Void Dao Fruit.
【Fifth Stage. Void Dao Art: Complete】
【Remaining Demon Lifespans: Three Tribulations】
Even with all the prerequisites in place, sixty-odd tribulations of demon lifespans, in the end, were far less efficient compared to the Bodhimanda Sect.
While the Dao Fruit and Fruit Position were both Fifth Stage, they were distinctly different things.
Shen Yi’s eyes, one radiating Dragon Tiger Radiance and the other reflecting the Void Moonlight, perceived two entirely different landscapes of the Same World.
His soul seemed to drift like a white cloud, while his body felt grounded like a golden mountain.
The stark contrast left him somewhat perplexed. The deduction was clearly over, yet he inexplicably found himself ensnared in some kind of mental obstacle, where even moving a fingertip felt as light as a feather yet impossible to lift.
Just then, a low voice Came from outside the Mansion.
“Wushan is here to visit.”
This voice from an outsider finally pulled Shen Yi out of his dazed state!
He Wiped the non-existent Sweat from his forehead. No wonder few chose to cultivate both the Qi Scholar and the Practitioner paths. Apart from the pressure of lifespans and tribulations, the vastly different experiences of these two paths likely posed a significant risk of deviating Culting the the cultivation process.
by going off track.
was also crucial.
Shen Yi quickly composed himself and then replied, “Please come in.”
With permission, the burly fat man finally stepped into the mansion with a gloomy expression and walked all the Way to the courtyard.
He looked at Shen yi and said in a low voice, “I’ve handled the matter at the West Mountain Prefecture as instructed by Master Yan. I’m here to inform you. As for the rewards for slatinging demons, already been dispatched and will be delivered to your mansion in a few days.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi stood up and said softly, “Thank you.”
Since leaving the Great Dry, he hadn’t Experienced the Feeling of Having a Strong back to rely on, where troubles not only didn’t require him to worry about fleeing for his Life, but he Could also Receive Rewards.
The decision to join the Demon Slayer Bureau had finally yielded some tangible benefits.
After Wushan Spoke, he had no Intention of leaving. He shook his head. “I didn’t come to congratulate you or to offer congratulations.”
“Then what?”
Shen yi raised an eyebrow, noticing the tension in Wushan’s face and the tightness of his fists.
“First, for my rudeness last time. I’m not here to apologize. I’ll send you a thirty-tribulation golden pill as a gesture of regret.
Shen Yi remained silent, not interrupting the other party. After all, Wu Shan's expression seemed unrelated to an apology, and compared to his verbal rudeness, his actions of bypassing Shen Yi and directly commanding the Youju Demon Slayer Bureau of Xishan Prefecture were even more disrespectful. Using a Golden Pill containing thirty tribulations as a form of compensation was indeed too precious.
As expected, Wu Shan slightly turned his body, no longer looking at Shen Yi, and his voice became much deeper, "I think I understand your and Yan Laotou's intentions."
"I'm sorry, Wu Shan serves the Divine Court, not an individual, and certainly not a madman."
"The reason I joined here is simple. I have my own matters to attend to, but my strength is insufficient. So, I came to earn some Imperial Qi, enhance my cultivation, and have no grand ambitions. Please excuse me, Wu Shan, for I will not join your madness."
"I will manage my three prefectures, and that's all."
"Everyone has their own aspirations. I hope you and Ye Lan can understand."
After speaking, Wu Shan stood rigidly. As a Fourth Rank Taiyi True Immortal, he could easily crush Shen Yi, but at this moment, he was visibly nervous, merely putting up a front.
These words were not directed at the Nan Yang General, but were meant to express his dissatisfaction and boundaries to Yan Laotou through the general's words.
Voicing discontent towards one's superior was a risky move within the Demon Slayer Bureau. If the other party took it seriously, the consequences were obvious.
However, Wu Shan mentioned that he wouldn't interfere with the three prefectures, but he didn't say he couldn't manage the other six prefectures.
Shen Yi decided to take some time to find Ye Lan and obtain the communication jade slips for the six prefectures' demon slayers. It would be like going on a business trip.
Just then, a sudden change on the interface caught Shen Yi's attention.
【Remaining Demon's Lifespan: Eleven Tribulations】
The additional eight tribulations of lifespan could only have come from one source.
Shen Yi didn't rush to rejoice but instead silently looked up at the sky.
Qing Luan's frequent descents to slay demons were highly unusual and indicated that the Celestial General's probing was becoming more apparent.
What information had she received that made her focus so intently on this Stablemaster-turned-Merit Immortal?
Could it be because of the Imperial Stable Incident?
Shen Yi closed his eyes, feeling a sense of foreboding. He couldn't shake the feeling that the gaze, originally directed at the Merit Immortal, had now shifted to him.
After a long while, when the youth's clear eyes opened again, they gleamed with a hint of murderous intent.
Why bother with so much caution? Since the feast had arrived at his doorstep, he might as well enjoy it first!
(End of Chapter)
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