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Chapter 708: Surrounded by Enemies on All Sides
Chapter 708: Surrounded by Enemies on All Sides
"This... this item..."
Yang Mingli struggled free from the person next to him, his trembling finger pointing at the ancient book on the table, disbelief in his voice, "But this is the Great Scripture that the Bodhi Sect is transmitting on this journey, isn't it?"
The renowned Ling Wei Hu Dao Zhen Jing, even the court had heard of its fame. This Bodhisattva Attainment Scripture of such stature, even the disciples within the sect would need the Buddha's approval to qualify for reading it.
Such a precious treasure, how could it be obtained so easily?
One couldn't help but associate this with the recent uproar over the transmission of the Dharma.
Upon seeing Shen Yi's subtle nod, Yang Mingli's entire body stiffened, his breathing becoming heavy.
He had considered many possibilities, but never once did he think that General Nanyang's quiet departure was for the court to retrieve this Great Scripture.
There was no need for an official order, nor was there any room for hesitation or refusal. The actions of the other party were simply shameful to the demon-slaying officials in this hall.
The earlier fleeting malicious speculation made Yang Mingli's entire face flush, but he still couldn't quite comprehend, "We heard that the Scripture is still in the hands of the Dragon and Tiger Subduing Great King, entangled with the GrandMaster of the Emptiness Heavens, and then vanished into the Emptiness Heavens. How did you obtain it?"
As these words fell, including Feng Xi and the other demon-slaying officials, all focused their attention on the young and handsome face.
"I picked up a leak."
Shen Yi responded casually, his face showing no signs of strangeness.
He had already thought this through upon returning.
Although his identity restricted him from speaking openly about many matters, since he had done a service for the court, he couldn't let the merits go to waste.
The last time, the Songfeng Prefecture incident was worth one hundred and twenty thousand jin of Imperial Qi Golden Pills, and this time, involving the entire Great Southern Continent, and even the stability of the Gods Empire, along with the transmission of the Dharma that required fighting with many Heaven's Pride and Great Arhats, should be worth even more Golden Pills.
Shen Yi was currently in dire need of cultivation resources, and even if it meant exposing himself to risk, he had to exchange this Scripture for tangible benefits.
"Picked up a leak..."
Wushan unconsciously nodded, then suddenly realized, shaking his head vigorously.
What a joke, are you kidding? The GrandMaster of the Emptiness Heavens could slay eight top-eight top-tier Great Arhats with his own strength, and the Great King Subduing Dragons and Tigers had even slaughtered everyone, including the BlackCrow of Tianwu.
It could be said that although these two hadn't reached the Third Grade, in front of ordinary cultivators, their might was no different from that of a Third Grade.
For these two unparalleled Heaven's Pride to clash, bystanders would likely feel suffocated just by getting close, let alone trying to gain an advantage from it.
Calling this picking up a leak? It's clearly snatching food from a tiger's mouth! The Titled Generals were also in a similar state, their faces filled with bewilderment, unable to speak for a long time.
"How are the Great King of the Bodhi Sect and the GrandMaster of the Three Immortal Teachings doing now?" Feng Xi, however, grasped the key point.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi had already prepared his response, "Severely injured and fled, their whereabouts unknown."
Logically speaking, this time, they must have offended the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva to death. As for the old thing from Shenxu Mountain, he was always thinking about devouring me. Using this opportunity, directly letting these two identities go offline might also be a good choice.
But through this transmission of the Dharma, Shen Yi had tasted the sweetness.
Not only could he grasp the information of various parties in advance, but he would also have many conveniences when taking action. Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to completely cut off these two paths for the time being.
As for what to do next, it would depend on how generous the court's reward would be.
Shen Yi knew that the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva was definitely looking for him, but ever since he successfully entered the Third Grade, he was no longer the little chick that the other party could manipulate.
Even if he couldn't defeat the opponent, as long as it was within the court's jurisdiction, with the aid of this vast Imperial Qi, he wouldn't be left without a chance to escape.
Once trapped in a stalemate, he would let this Bodhisattva understand what it meant to be unable to withstand four hands with two fists.
The three Generals of the Southern Front were not to be trifled with.
As Shen Yi delved deeper into the situation, he also gained a deeper understanding of the rules of this great calamity. To avoid being a pawn, he had to comprehend the true significance of this grand drama.
The common people were not only bound by the court but also constrained the Three Teachings.
Those divine gods and immortal lords, seeking the Imperial Qi of the mortal realm, needed to forcefully create a savior immortal emperor, which also represented that this immortal emperor's background must be spotless.
If the Three Immortal Teachings and the Bodhi Sect were the scourges of that chaotic era, those born within them, seeking to grasp the faith of mortals, would find it as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
Therefore, even if it was within the sect, wanting to grasp mortal faith would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
Even if it was within the sect, wanting to grasp mortal faith would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
Therefore, even if those sect giants took action, they wouldn't need the court to intervene. They would take care of them themselves.
As Shen Yi was thinking, the many people in the hall also fell silent, their eyes lowered, repeatedly chewing on the words "severely injured and fled", pondering the significance they represented.
After a long while, Yang Mingli lifted his head, his expression complex as he scrutinized the young man before him.
Whether it was the Great King Subduing Dragons and Tigers or the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens, both were nurtured with the combined might of the Three Teachings, becoming figures that astonished the world with their slightest action.
Even the two Generals of the Southern Front, who were at a higher realm, felt a sense of awe towards them.
Yet, these two terrifying existences had been defeated by a member of the Demon-Slaying Bureau who wasn't even officially cultivated... No, not even that. Due to the young man's short tenure, the court had only provided some Imperial Qi Golden Pellets to Nanyang, and they hadn't properly cultivated him.
"Join the court."
Yang Mingli slowly walked over to Shen Yi's side and patted his shoulder gently, "I'm sorry to put you through this."
This young man, if he joined the Three Immortal Teachings, would become a future Emperor. If he joined the Bodhi Teachings, he would be like a Buddha. Only by joining the Demon-Slaying Bureau of the court would he be like this—an unknown, silent existence.
What merits and abilities did the Gods Empire have to make Nanyang voluntarily come to them?
After saying this, Yang Mingli suddenly exhaled as if a burden had been lifted, and he strode past the crowd, leaving the grand hall. It seemed he was relieved of a heavy responsibility.
"..."
Shen Yi glanced at his shoulder and could roughly guess the thoughts of Elder Yang.
To be honest, this old man's words were indeed annoying, but his rich experience fully justified his position as the General of the Southern Front.
The other party's consecutive misjudgments... were almost entirely due to his secrets that couldn't be openly discussed.
For example, in the matter of Songfeng Prefecture, according to normal thinking, the nine prefectures in the west were indeed the best points to break through. Who would've thought that there was a pile of guardian stones here?
The same applied to protecting the scriptures. Without knowing about the existence of the guardian stones, allowing the Three Immortal Teachings and the Bodhi Teachings to fight while prioritizing the care of the twenty-seven prefectures was the most prudent choice to prevent the demons from taking advantage of the situation.
But in the eyes of Elder Yang,
It was as if his lifetime of flawless experience suddenly failed him. This blow to a high-ranking official was simply indescribable.
And the other party's choice was to no longer make choices for the Great Southern Continent from then on.
That shoulder-patting gesture earlier subtly conveyed a sense of entrusting a significant responsibility.
"His emotions seem off, don't take it to heart."
Feng Xi also came to Shen Yi's side, her attitude clearly indicating that she was treating him as a peer.
Not to mention others, even her own emotions were complex.
Yan Lanting hadn't been able to persuade Yang Mingli for so many years, yet this young man had achieved it in a short time.
The General of Nanyang hadn't even spoken personally, but Yang Mingli was already willing to step down.
"Huff."
At this moment, the Titled Generals one by one lifted their heads, and when they looked at Shen Yi's back, their gazes were completely different from before.
They weren't looking at a powerful colleague; their expressions were more like they were observing a future superior.
If not for their strength, just the interception of the transmission of the scripture was enough to secure the position of the General of the Southern Front.
"I'll send that scripture to the court."
"You'll probably have to accompany me. The situation in the Southern Continent is urgent, let's go and return quickly."
Feng Xi's words were almost explicit.
Even if the Great Southern Continent lacked Imperial Qi, and there weren't enough Golden Pellets to distribute, at most, they would just send someone to deliver it.
Only by appointing a General of the Southern Front would there be a need to meet the Emperor of Humanity in person.
"Hmm." Shen Yi nodded slightly, and he also felt curious about the Emperor of Humanity whom he had never met.
This master of the Divine Earth, what had he done to provoke the hostility of not only the Three Teachings but also the Celestial Court?
...
Shenxu Mountain, Danfeng.
These elders, each carrying the name of their ancestors, hadn't been this lively for many years. Their incessant chatter was no different from that of children.
When they became excited, Qian Feng Dao Ren even sprayed out saliva, "I told you our path was wrong! The Emptiness Heavens' Dao Fruit is definitely not just the top ten!"
"Underestimated! We were completely underestimated!"
"It's us who have disgraced this Dao Fruit!"
If they had taken the right path, they should have been like during the scripture transmission, dominating their peers and able to slay a Third-Grade Arhat with a snap of their fingers.
The most ⊥new⊥small⊥say⊥in⊥six⊥9⊥⊥book⊥⊥bar⊥⊥first⊥send!
Ye Lan quietly sat in the last position.
To be honest, with her current identity, she originally had no right to participate in the Peak Masters' conversation.
It was only because these Peak Masters specifically chose Danfeng for the meeting, and Grand Master Uncle personally called her here, that she learned that such intense turmoil had occurred in the outside world.
However, the more Ye Lan listened, the more she felt something was amiss.
Two supreme talents, the Arhat with the Golden Body who withstood the Dragon and Tiger, and the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens.
The latter needs no further introduction; Ye Lan herself witnessed Shen Yi's rise to infamy in Hongze, relying solely on his formidable cultivation.
As for the former, although the description from her senior disciple differed from her own impression of the Golden Body, Ye Lan had only ever seen Shen Yi display such power.
"Hiss!"
She sat quietly in her chair, appearing even more restrained than before.
But inside, a storm was brewing.
Could it be that her senior disciple single-handedly slew sixteen peerless geniuses and then staged this entire charade?
As this thought flashed through her mind, Ye Lan froze in her seat.
She now understood why her senior disciple had summoned her.
With this realization, Ye Lan swiftly adjusted her expression.
"..."
Jin Lei Dao Ren seemed to be half-lidded, but his peripheral vision never left Ye Lan's face.
The perceptiveness of a Taiyi True Immortal was truly terrifying.
Even the slightest change didn't escape his notice.
As his body trembled slightly, Jin Lei Dao Ren exhaled slowly, finally confirming that Tian Dan was indeed the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens.
Under his very nose, such a formidable figure had emerged.
In that case, the disciple Mu Yang and his son would likely never return to Shenxu Mountain.
"Laney, follow me."
With these thoughts, Jin Lei Dao Ren quietly stood up.
His rare gentle address caught the other peak masters off guard, causing them to look up in surprise, and the noisy discussions abruptly ceased.
"Huff."
Ye Lan took a deep breath, knowing she couldn't hide anything from this old fellow. Reluctantly, she stood up.
After all, her cultivation and experience were far inferior to his.
"It's just a casual chat, no need to be tense."
Jin Lei Dao Ren's withered face twitched slightly, managing a faint smile.
Tian Dan... or rather, the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens, had joined them midway, and his short stay at Shenxu Mountain meant he lacked a sense of belonging. Even for something as significant as seizing the scripture, he hadn't informed the mountain beforehand.
Moreover, as of today, if someone were to scrutinize, they couldn't even prove that the Grandmaster was a disciple of Shenxu Mountain.
The only person who could evoke concern in the Grandmaster was the young girl before him.
Under the curious gazes of the onlookers, Jin Lei Dao Ren led Ye Lan, and they glided towards the main peak, surrounded by the eight other peaks, soaring into the clouds.
They passed through the long corridor and entered the alchemy cave, eventually stopping in front of the vermillion door.
"Although I don't know what the Grandmaster is apprehensive about, perhaps he still has reservations about our Shenxu Mountain. But this matter is too significant, so I must report it to the Master and let him allocate some attention to prevent others from harboring ill intentions towards the Grandmaster."
Jin Lei Dao Ren turned and explained softly.
He even omitted the term 'junior disciple'.
If he was going to promote Tian Dan, he could also step down from his position as the senior disciple if necessary.
Previously, the Master had instructed him and others to protect Tian Dan's life, but this incident made him realize his insignificance.
Not to mention, with the Bodhi Sect losing so many top-tier Arhats, how could they not be furious?
If a Bodhisattva had ill intentions, without the Master's intervention, how could they be deterred?
"..."
Ye Lan responded with silence.
After learning this news, a glimmer of hope emerged in her heart.
Even if Shenxu Laozu hadn't been sincere towards Shen Yi before, upon learning of such an astonishing achievement, he might change his mind and truly support Shen Yi from then on... or even unite with the other Great Immortal Teachings' Great Immortal Lords to protect Shen Yi?
"It's not that I'm being too talkative, but you still need to explain this to the Grandmaster."
Jin Lei Dao Ren finished speaking softly and then turned around, slowly placing his palm on the vermillion door.
As the senior disciple of Shenxu Mountain, he was the only one who knew how to awaken the Master.
As time passed, the energy he infused became increasingly potent.
Finally, a faint gray mist began to emerge on the vermillion door.
After an unknown duration, a pair of slightly hazy eyes slowly opened within the mist.
Upon seeing those eyes, Ye Lan tensed up, her hand hidden in her sleeve clenching tightly.
To her, this wasn't just a Master; it was the enemy who had killed her master and destroyed her sect.
But thinking of Shen Yi's current perilous situation, surrounded by enemies, she bit her lip, closed her reddened eyes, and forcefully suppressed the surging killing intent in her heart.
(End of Chapter)
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