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Chapter 676: I've Got Everything Under Control
Chapter 676: I've Got Everything Under Control
Juyang Prefecture, Shen Residence.
A dark figure emerged from the void and strode back into the courtyard.
Shen Yi glanced sideways and noticed someone waiting there.
"I've brought you some things."
Wu Shan stood up from the stone table and pointed to two golden pills on the table, "Both are thirty-tribulation pills. One is my apology, and the other is a reward from the court. Take good care of them."
The previous incident in Xi Shan Prefecture clearly involved a Bodhimanda Fifth Stage Bodhisattva, but the reward issued seemed to only account for the Six Stage Heavenly Immortal Realm Zhao Dragon and its gang of demons, not the Bodhisattva.
Shen Yi paused for a moment, but didn't say anything, "Thank you, Senior."
After all, tearing apart relations with the Bodhimanda wasn't the court's order, but rather Old General Yan's personal decision. Not holding him accountable was already a blessing.
As if reading Shen Yi's thoughts, Wu Shan took out another pill from his storage bag, significantly larger than the previous two, "A Hundred Tribulation Gold Pill, personally offered by General Yan. It has nothing to do with the court."
He held the pill in his hand, not putting it down for a long time.
Perhaps fearing Shen Yi's misunderstanding, Wu Shan added in a sullen tone, "I have no interest in this thing, nor the guts to keep it for myself."
This was obviously the truth.
Although the Hundred Tribulation Gold Pill was valuable, one needed the lifespan to digest it. After expressing his intentions to distance himself from the others, he wouldn't waver because of a single pill.
"I just want to say, are you sure about this?"
"Once you accept this, turning back will be difficult."
Wu Shan was a slippery character, rarely concerning himself with others' affairs. But Shen Yi's understanding had indeed made him feel better.
As an experienced senior, he wanted this talented young man to carefully reconsider.
There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
General Yan's generosity was commendable, but calling the pill a reward wasn't an exaggeration.
Why bother?
Hearing this, Shen Yi merely smiled, "Thank you for the reminder."
"Oh!"
Wu Shan furrowed his brows, eventually sighing helplessly. He casually placed the third pill on the table and left the Shen Residence without another word.
Shen Yi watched him leave and then approached the stone table, collecting the pills.
A full one hundred and sixty tribulations of Human Imperial Qi, although not as much as the harvest from Eight Extremes Valley, was still enough to make ordinary cultivators drool.
Apart from the Divine Dynasty, even including the Immortal Court, no other power in the world could match this generosity.
After a moment's thought, Shen Yi took out his alchemy furnace.
Currently, to utilize Human Imperial Qi and integrate it into the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position, he needed specialized Bodhimanda artifacts and ideally the help of several senior sect members to digest it, preventing any issues during the heart tribulation.
With his current identity, going to the Bodhimanda alone was as good as seeking death.
It was just too troublesome.
It was more convenient to use these pills for refining the Void Dao Fruit.
Moreover, when plucking the Void Dao Fruit, Shen Yi had felt its peculiarity. If not for Wu Shan's timely call, he might not have been able to escape.
He worried about potential issues if the purity wasn't balanced.
On his way back, after consuming the Azure Cloud Five Sages' demonic lifespans, the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position had reached the range of seven hundred and sixty tribulations, far surpassing the Void Dao Fruit.
During his Divine Void touring, Shen Yi even encountered a feeling of his body being too heavy, almost falling out.
"Biting off more than you can chew."
He stared at the alchemy furnace in front of him and sighed softly.
This was the old problem of solitary cultivators; they couldn't resist trying out any valuable item they came across.
Although the Void Dao Fruit had indeed helped him a lot, the current issue was an unavoidable obstacle.
The problem was... having tribulation force but no path.
The Dragon Tiger Fruit Position was achieved through trial and error, but the Void Dao Fruit was different. Ye Lan's Void Sword Dao hadn't even been fully deduced, and she was still trapped at six hundred tribulations, let alone teaching it to Shen Yi.
Shen Yi, being a latecomer to the sect, only understood the Six and Five Stage Dao Laws of Shen Xu Mountain. Apart from the books in Dan Peak, he was clueless about the rest of the sect's teachings.
He closed his eyes, refining the pills while pondering.
Time flowed slowly.
Day turned into night.
The pill bottles in Shen Yi's storage bag piled up like mountains, and it took a full half-month to refine all one hundred and sixty tribulation pills.
He put away the furnace, turned, and entered the house, sitting cross-legged on the bed.
【Remaining Demonic Lifespan: Two Tribulations】
Refining the pills alone consumed half a month, and Qing Hua, who was in Eight Extremes Valley, only sent back two tribulations of demonic lifespan, clearly showing the impact of the Azure Cloud Five Sages' fall on other demons.
However, it was more than enough for digesting the pills and verifying his ideas.
Shen Yi wasn't a perfectionist; he used whatever was at hand. Since he had only read the books from Dan Peak, he decided to use them as a foundation to deduce his Fourth Stage Immortal Path.
He grabbed a handful of pills from his ring and put them into his mouth.
【First Tribulation: You have comprehended the Heavenly Void Dao Law, successfully plucked the Dao Fruit, touring the Divine Void, leaving no trace. However, the vast and mysterious void may cause one's physical body to sink into it, unable to return to the mortal realm. One must find a way to overcome this risk.】
Pill Peak's entire collection of books was now gathered in Shen Yi's mind, and with the support of his demonic lifespan, he meticulously studied and extrapolated the formulas left behind by his predecessors, who had poured their heart and soul into their work.
Using tribulation force to refine the Golden Core.
Using the Golden Core to house the divine soul within the body is the Void Dao.
With two tribulations' worth of demonic lifespan, over 200,000 units of time, Shen Yi perfectly refined all the medicinal power, and within his Void Dao Fruit, a gleaming Golden Core took shape.
After deducting the losses during the pill refinement, the remaining 130-plus tribulations were all stored within.
Next was to use this Golden Core as an anchor, infusing his divine soul and flesh into it.
Shen Yi cautiously attempted this, only to find the entire process surprisingly smooth. But the moment he withdrew, he suddenly realized something was amiss.
"This can't be..."
Shen Yi opened his eyes, but there was no joy on his face.
He saw that on the Golden Core, two types of silk threads, one blood-red and the other transparent, were connected to his entire body.
He hadn't expected to comprehend some extraordinary high-grade Dao Fruit, but now this Golden Core was linked to his flesh, blood, and divine soul... Had he refined himself into a Golden Core?
"Shouldn't there be a problem?"
Shen Yi pondered for a moment. The Void Dao Fruit had indeed reached the level of 320-plus tribulations, indicating that his approach was correct, at least for the time being.
Forget it, let's leave it at that for now.
With this thought, he stood up and walked towards the door. Just as he stepped into the courtyard, another visitor arrived.
It was Yelan, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
This woman didn't even bother with pleasantries and spoke directly, "The Bodhimanda has sent someone. It's the Thousand-Handed Bodhisattva, and the Lotus Platform has already arrived at the Xi Shan Prefecture Hall. General Yan has also gone there."
"Should we go back to Shen Xu Mountain to avoid the trouble for now?"
A Bodhisattva personally visiting the Divine Dynasty, and with a clear target of the Xi Shan Prefecture, her intentions were obvious.
It was clearly all for Vajra Monk Hui Zhen.
Before Shen Yi could respond, another person followed closely.
"General Yan said he would handle everything."
Wu Shan strode into the courtyard and leaned against the wall, looking detached: "Of course, I'm just delivering the message. Whether you believe it or not is up to you."
Even though he had reminded Shen Yi multiple times, when the trouble actually arrived, this big, burly man didn't seem to take pleasure in others' misfortune. Instead, he glanced over with a sympathetic gaze.
"Are we leaving?" Yelan furrowed her brows.
"..."
Shen Yi rubbed his temples with a slight headache. If it weren't for his pill refinement and deduction, which prevented him from sensing the Bodhisattva's aura, he would have already taken off running without the need for the two reminders.
But a third-rank powerhouse had already descended upon the Xi Shan Prefecture, and with such an advanced cultivation level, the surroundings, including several nearby prefectures, were likely under the control of the Bodhisattva's divine sense.
Leaving now would be too conspicuous.
It wasn't that he fully trusted General Yan; Shen Yi had never had such a habit since he began cultivating. However, compared to General Yan, the Shen Xu Mountain was even less reliable.
The never-before-seen Ancestor Shen Xu would genuinely make an enemy of a Bodhisattva for him?
"Let's wait and see."
Shen Yi exhaled lightly and looked towards the Xi Shan Prefecture Hall.
...
Above the Xi Shan Prefecture Hall, a magnificent Lotus Platform slowly rotated.
The magistrate had already welcomed the Bodhisattva into the hall, and now the hall doors were tightly shut. All the officials were lined up outside, and only a single elder in hemp robes was allowed to enter.
The crowd's expressions were solemn, mixed with a hint of panic.
Even the people of the Divine Dynasty, accustomed to seeing immortals and gods, couldn't help but feel a deep sense of fear when faced with a Bodhisattva at such close proximity, especially since the Bodhisattva had come regarding the proclamation posted at the hall earlier.
The hall was silent, yet it seemed to stir the hearts of many.
The hall doors remained closed for three whole days!
Finally, at noon, when the bright sun rose and melted the snow on the ground, a creaking sound was heard.
A tall and thin man with a cloth draped over his body stepped out slowly, his arms spread like a wheel, drawing everyone's attention.
He led a sleek, black-furred dog by a leash and returned to the Lotus Platform.
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"Since the evidence is conclusive and it's indeed my disciple who has fallen into the path of demons, I, as the master of this sect, would like to thank the Divine Dynasty and ask them to help me purge this sinful disciple."
"No need for farewells."
General Yan Lanting followed and nodded slightly towards the Thousand-Handed Bodhisattva.
As he spoke, the old man glanced at the black dog under the Bodhisattva's Lotus Platform.
"This sinful beast's Buddha nature has been extinguished. Now, as I undergo tribulations, it has brought shame upon all of you," the Thousand-Handed Bodhisattva shook his head with a smile.
The black dog squatted on the ground, its consciousness scattered as it stared at the ground, seemingly unable to hear the conversation.
After speaking, the Bodhisattva didn't linger, hastily summoning the Lotus Platform and leading the dog away into the sky.
"Hmph."
General Yan Lanting silently looked up at the sky and suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Even the means to turn humans into beasts have been used. Who knows who has truly fallen into the path of demons?"
"You should stop worrying about such trivial matters..."
Another elder walked out from the hall; it was the magistrate of Xi Shan Prefecture. He looked helpless, his legs trembling as if they were filled with chaff.
As the magistrate, he controlled the imperial aura of the prefecture, how could he be scared into such a state by a cultivator from the Three Sects of Three Teachings?
His legs trembled not out of fear but from the impact of the aura, which even the imperial aura couldn't completely protect against.
Upon seeing this, the crowd outside was startled. Had they engaged in combat?
"Go back and rest," the magistrate sighed.
"I'm doing just fine!"
Yan Lanting strode towards the exit, summoned the Auspicious Cloud, and left the city.
Suddenly, two figures appeared before him.
Yang Mingli and Feng Xi's faces darkened as the three Southern Defense Generals reunited.
They blocked Yan Lanting and asked in low voices, "What happened? How did you get injured like this?"
"Nonsense! I clearly won. He's lucky to have made it back to the Bodhimanda Sect." Yan Lanting smiled arrogantly.
Before he could finish, he spat out a mouthful of blood. His once rosy face turned pale instantly.
He turned away, wiping the corner of his mouth. "I won, that's what matters."
"Brother Yan!" Feng Xi called out exasperatedly.
Of course, he had won. After all, they were within the Divine Dynasty's jurisdiction, and the imperial aura suppressed the Bodhisattva, which was why he had left in such a hurry.
But what was there to be proud of?
As Southern Defense Generals, their duty was to guard the Great Southern Continent, not to pick fights with the Bodhimanda Sect. This conflict could have been avoided.
"Have you considered that in your current state, you can't possibly protect the Nine Prefectures?" Yang Mingli's gaze was filled with concern as he looked at Yan Lanting.
"As long as I'm alive, can't I protect them?" Yan Lanting chuckled and strode past the two, heading straight for Juyang Prefecture.
"..." Yang Mingli and Feng Xi fell silent simultaneously.
If he were to risk his life, disregarding his internal injuries and the pursuit of the Great Dao, and continue to protect until his demise, what would be the point?
...
Juyang Prefecture.
The lotus pedestal glided overhead, with the Bodhisattva seated within, his thousand hands hanging limply, rigid like a stone statue.
His eyes were downcast, as if he had fallen asleep.
The black dog stared blankly downwards, its eyes devoid of any sparkle.
At that moment, it seemed to see something, shivering all over, and averted its gaze as if avoiding something, curling its body up.
"Sinful beast, what did you see?"
The Bodhisattva, feigning sleep, slowly opened his eyes and extended an arm to grab the black dog by the neck, lifting it up.
The black dog stared blankly with its mouth half-open, not struggling or making a sound, as if resigned to its fate.
At the same time, in a nearby residence.
"Phew, he's finally gone."
Yelan watched the lotus pedestal disappear into the distance and breathed a sigh of relief. Turning around, she saw Shen Yi silently staring at the heavens, with no trace of relief on his face.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, maybe I saw it wrong," Shen Yi slowly retracted his gaze.
"Oh?"
Just then, an elderly man walked into the courtyard. Upon seeing Shen Yi, surprise flashed in his eyes. "I thought you'd have fled by now."
"I received the message a bit late and couldn't make it in time," Shen Yi replied, looking up.
"You're being honest," Yan Lanting said with a faint smile.
He walked over and patted the young man's shoulder. "Just do as you please. I've got your back, no matter what."
Shen Yi's decision to stay in Juyang demonstrated a form of trust.
Fortunately, despite his age, he didn't betray the trust of his subordinates.
"I'm leaving. No need to see me off."
Yan Lanting's visit was to check on Shen Yi, and he left promptly after delivering his message.
The three stood in silence until the old man disappeared from sight.
"Tsk," Wu Shan sighed. Although their cultivation was inferior to the Southern Defense Generals, they weren't ordinary either. It was clear to them that the old man was forcing himself.
With the only Southern Defense General of the Nine Prefectures injured like this, the three of them alone couldn't possibly maintain order.
Not to mention the Bodhisattva's every crevice, he must have suffered a significant loss. How could he swallow this insult?
If he let the Bodhimanda Sect retaliate, the situation in the Great Southern Continent would only deteriorate.
"At least this disaster is over," Yelan forced a smile, offering what little comfort she could.
"..."
Shen Yi shook his head and turned back into the house.
He sat by the bedside, looking up at the sky through the window.
Being under someone else's protection didn't feel very uplifting.
With his current strength, the gap between him and the true immortals and gods was like the difference between clouds and mud. He had no qualifications to intervene, not even as a bystander.
Shen Yi's eyes flickered, thinking back to the brief eye contact with the black dog in the heavens earlier.
With his mortal eyes, it was natural to misidentify many things.
For instance, mistaking a Bodhisattva's spiritual beast for an old friend.
But the black dog's attempt to avoid recognition made this mistake seem highly unlikely.
When they parted ways, he had told his friend to be cautious.
However, in this world filled with the watchful eyes of gods and buddhas, what was there to be cautious about?
(End of Chapter)
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