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Chapter 749: Who Will Play Along
Chapter 749: Who Will Play Along
Outside Heavenly Tower Mountain, an idle figure had appeared.
Although everyone here was idle, few people could wander around aimlessly, freely spending their energy like he did.
Moreover, in his simple white robe, he stood out among the dusty and disheveled refugees.
He was an immortal, the one who had slain that monstrous dragon!
Wherever the young man went, the common folk would kneel in unison, bowing their heads. Even if they didn’t know what he was doing, they would bow every time he passed by, without any complaints or hesitation.
“……”
Shen Yi walked slowly, suddenly recalling the time he had first arrived in the Divine Continent, in that city, where he had seen a cultivator collide with a child. The child wasn’t afraid, and the cultivator wasn’t angry. He had just smiled and walked away.
This was probably when the people of the Divine Dynasty felt the most secure.
It also gave Shen Yi a good impression of the Divine Dynasty.
In a short time, everything had reverted to the state of Hongze, and even worse.
Perhaps this was the scene the immortals wanted: sitting high in the clouds, overseeing the mortal world, how delightful.
Shen Yi gently shook his head and quickened his pace, heading towards a secluded spot.
He was indeed just wandering, but it wasn’t without purpose.
As an outsider from the Southern Continent, his roots in the Northern Continent were too shallow. Before truly joining the Ling Xu Cave, he was practically nonexistent.
This made his actions constrained and limited.
For example, with the white dragon a few days ago, even though the dragon was on its last breath, Shen Yi, now known as the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens, could easily concoct a pill to revive it.
Being colleagues in the Immortal Department, he had wanted to save the dragon.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t.
If he had acted, Shen Yi would have been immediately ostracized by the entire Northern Continent, leaving him with no place to go. Since he wasn’t yet fully recognized as one of the San Xian Sect, such an act wouldn’t be considered an internal conflict but rather a lone cultivator challenging the entire sect’s authority.
So, he gave the white dragon a quick and merciful death, at least sparing it the humiliation.
An outsider wanting to establish a foothold in the Northern Continent couldn’t take the initiative; they could only wait for a change.
And with every step Shen Yi took around Heavenly Tower Mountain, he was severely stimulating someone’s fragile heart, accelerating the arrival of that change.
He turned a corner and directly entered the Grand Emptiness.
“Chen Yi pays respects to my lord.”
The white dragon, Zhen Stone, spiraled down, its posture and expression filled with utmost respect. Only its eyes betrayed a hint of complexity.
It didn’t know what methods its master had used to bring it back to life, but it felt a mix of emotions. It had never betrayed the court, yet in the end, it had become a mere servant to an immortal.
“What are you staring at?”
The Old Ancestor of Shen Xu, who had returned from delivering a message, transformed into human form and slapped the white dragon’s head hard. “Besides being your master, he is also the Southern General of the Immortal Department!”
Hearing this, Chen Yi was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with joy.
He had long heard that the Southern Continent was the only region of the Divine Dynasty that had not fallen.
“Has the Southern Continent come to our aid?”
“There are no reinforcements.”
Although the words were harsh, Shen Yi didn’t want to hide the truth from him.
He wasn’t arrogant, but he also wasn’t unduly modest. Whether in terms of achievements or strength, he was undoubtedly a formidable general.
As long as there was any desire to reclaim lost territory, every effort would be made to retain such a sharp blade.
But from the fact that the Human Emperor had let him go, it was clear that the Divine Dynasty had lost the will and strength to resist, like fish on a chopping block, left to be sliced and diced by the great sects.
“……”
Chen Yi fell silent, the joy in his eyes quickly fading. Even though he had expected it, hearing the news shattered the last vestige of hope in his heart.
Shen Yi sat cross-legged, allowing the other to grieve in silence.
While he was waiting for a change, he also needed the strength to seize the opportunity.
In the Northern Continent, the Bodhisattva Fruit, which had reached the pinnacle of the nine transformations, was his secret safeguard. But to openly enhance his status within the sect, he needed the Divine Void Dao Fruit.
[Remaining Demon Lifespans: 8,300]
The dragon lizard he had slain when leaving the Southern Continent, plus the white dragon’s lifespan, were all the resources Shen Yi had now.
He closed his eyes and began to absorb the Dao Order.
……
“Master, that person mingles with the refugees all day, wandering around as if this place is his domain!”
The cultivator responsible for relief efforts hurried over, his face full of indignation.
After all, once the Ling Su True Immortal Shrine was established, the large altar would have room for a few child statues next to Master’s statue.
Seeing someone come to cause trouble, how could he not be anxious?
"……"
Ling Su sat atop Heavenly Tower Mountain. In truth, she didn’t need her disciple to report; just a glance from her was enough to see that cursed figure, as persistent as a leech.
Her face darkened as she waved her sleeve, dismissing her disciple.
It seemed her last warning had fallen on deaf ears. That insect demon disciple was shamelessly relying on the guilt of a senior in the sect, as if daring to court death!
"Senior Brother Maofeng, can you hurry up?"
Ling Su took out a jade slip and couldn’t help but urge him on.
If this continued, she truly feared she would lose control and strike the boy down with a single palm.
"Don’t worry, Sister. It’s been on the road for a while now. By my calculations, it should be here any moment." A man’s soothing voice came from the jade slip.
Hearing this, Ling Su pressed her lips together, barely containing her emotions.
She looked down at the refugees bowing to Shen Yi, a wave of irritation rising in her eyes. These fools, they would worship anything, and only when they were eradicated would her anger be quelled.
At that moment, Ling Su suddenly sensed a fluctuation in the air.
Overjoyed, she turned around instinctively. It was finally here!
"Thank you in advance, Senior Brother!"
Ling Su clutched the jade slip, no longer caring if the hasty action would affect the outcome. As long as enough people died, it would leave a lasting impression on these refugees.
As she spoke, a deafening roar, almost visible as a wave of sound, swept over the area.
Before they saw the figure, they heard its voice.
The refugees, struck as if by lightning, stood frozen in place. Soon, the howl awakened their deepest fears.
On the day the city was breached, the scene was just like this, followed by endless slaughter.
In an instant, screams and wails erupted like a tidal wave, quickly spreading.
Two cultivators, who were distributing food, clearly had orders, and instantly cast their spells, summoning magical artifacts to fly into the air. "Silence! Do not panic!"
As the artifacts glowed with a sacred light, the crowd began to regain their senses, watching helplessly as the two immortal masters flew away.
But in an instant, the two streaks of light that had just flown out were violently hurled back, smashing a small peak to pieces, and then fell silent.
Even the magical artifacts in the sky were shattered into dust.
"……"
The refugees’ eyes widened in terror, their screams turning into silent screams.
Before everyone’s eyes, a towering figure slowly approached from the distance. Its tiger body was covered in golden fur, and it wore a set of exquisite armor, like a divine general descending from heaven.
It carried a long spear on its shoulder, and with each step, the ground shook.
Unlike the demons of the Southern Continent, which attacked the city through stealth and division, even an emperor of the Southern Dynasty would need extensive planning, eventually infiltrating the city in the guise of a servant of the Pine Wind Manor.
The Northern Continent, with the San Xian Sect as its guardian, was far stronger than Mount Sumeru.
This tiger demon’s casual demeanor seemed to disregard all the immortals, advancing step by step with a confident air, as if it had rehearsed this countless times.
Clearly, it was a seasoned performer.
"Phew…"
Seeing the tiger demon’s imposing figure, a smile finally appeared on Ling Su’s face, and she felt a slight relief. Fortunately, there was someone reliable who hadn’t disappointed her.
She stood there, with no intention of intervening.
To make these great demons sincerely serve the sect, one couldn’t rely solely on force. Each order had to be accompanied by some form of reward.
Ling Su had already calculated that, since the relief efforts had only lasted a few months, this time at least half the lives would have to be lost to achieve the desired effect.
She was ready to enjoy the grand spectacle when her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a white-clad figure.
Among the huddled, wailing refugees, Shen Yi’s standing figure was strikingly noticeable.
In the next moment, Ling Su’s eyes twitched as she watched the man leap into the air, her anger flaring up again. "To dare challenge this, how reckless!"
She had never seen such a shameless individual.
She had dispatched many disciples to provide relief, and even sought help through connections, working hard to create this situation. And now, this brute wanted to snatch it away, his greed and audacity were revolting!
In a flash, Ling Su was taken aback.
No, a great performance must have its highs and lows. If no one were to fall before this tiger demon, how could her power as Ling Su True Immortal be demonstrated?
Originally, she had summoned this great demon to intimidate the insect demon disciple, but now it seemed she had an unexpected bonus.
With a cold laugh, she said, "I should thank you this time."
The tiger demon wouldn’t dare kill a disciple of the immortal gate, but if it could severely wound him, it would certainly vent her anger.
"You…."
Seeing the young man suddenly blocking its path, the tiger demon was clearly taken aback.
The aura emanating from this person clearly indicated that he had reached the Great Emptiness realm, though only at the initial Dao Fruit stage, he was still a true immortal, not like the two juniors who had been playing along with it earlier.
This wasn’t mentioned before?
It instinctively looked toward the peak of Heavenly Tower Mountain and saw the woman nodding slightly with a cold expression.
"I see."
The tiger demon felt confident. It had done tasks for the San Xian Sect multiple times and understood the internal conflicts among these immortals.
The fact that Maofeng Zhenren had sent it to assist Ling Su Zhenren indicated that this young man was not as powerful or well-connected as Ling Su. The tiger demon knew exactly whose orders to follow.
Boy, you’re just out of luck!
Today’s performance isn’t for your benefit.
The tiger demon sneered and leaped forward, channeling all its demonic power into the spear in its hand. With a fierce howl, it swept the spear horizontally, aiming to injure and repel the opponent without taking his life. The veteran performer knew exactly how to control its strength.
However, the spear that was supposed to hit its mark fell short right before its eyes.
Shen Yi had merged with the Grand Emptiness and reappeared behind the tiger demon.
A massive rift opened above their heads, like a gaping maw of the abyss, filled with a gray, misty fog.
The Divine Void lineage wasn’t adept at direct combat, and forcibly pulling someone into the Grand Emptiness required far greater cultivation.
Judging by the strength Shen Yi had displayed, he was far from being a match for the tiger demon, let alone surpassing him.
"Roar!"
The tiger demon’s expression changed slightly as it sensed a chill.
Its perception was flawless; this person couldn’t have transcended the triple transformations. Yet, facing the gray, misty Tai Xu Realm above, it felt an inexplicable sense of being cornered.
"Don’t break the rules", it growled in warning.
In the past, whether dealing with disciples of major sects or demons like itself, everything had to be done in front of the mortals. What was the point of pulling someone into that eerie place?
Even though it was acting on orders, the tiger demon still felt a bit uneasy.
But the young man behind it seemed to ignore the warning. By himself, Shen Yi’s Grand Emptiness Dao Fruit couldn’t achieve this, but with the Six-Winged Silkworm by his side, they could mask their actions. No one would notice.
As the rift suddenly descended and swallowed both of them, the tiger demon felt a hand clamp down on its neck and started to panic.
Something was wrong! This kid wasn’t just putting on a show!
But in the next moment, both of them vanished from the spot.
"..."
Compared to the stunned refugees, Ling Su, as a Da Luo Xianzun, had witnessed the entire process from start to finish, but her confusion was no less than theirs.
She couldn’t understand it at all.
With the dozen or so threads of order essence he had displayed, Shen Yi was no match for the tiger demon.
Why did the tiger demon accompany that Southern Continent cultivator into the Tai Xu Realm?
Was it worried that injuring the opponent in public would have negative consequences, so it went to the extra trouble?
For some reason, the once confident Ling Su felt a growing sense of urgency as she looked at the empty sky.
Fortunately, she didn’t have to wait long.
Soon, a rift opened in the sky again, and a massive tiger head emerged, making Ling Su pat her chest in relief. But the next moment, her hand froze.
Because only the tiger head emerged.
Thud, thud.
Countless pieces of flesh fell from the rift, quickly piling up on the ground.
Shen Yi slowly stepped out of the Grand Emptiness. Though his face was pale and he looked exhausted, his expression was calm, and his white robe remained spotless, with no sign of injury.
"..."
Ling Su stood in silence, her eyes wide and her face expressionless.
Crossing the boundary to slay an enemy was something she had only seen her most outstanding senior brothers do in the sect.
The wave of astonished exclamations that echoed through the sky finally snapped her out of her stupor. She stared at the refugees below, who were prostrating and worshiping the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens, and a deep sense of fear welled up inside her.
He had only been here for a short time, and he was already taking Heavenly Tower Mountain from her!
Ling Su quickly took out a jade slip, but her hands were trembling. "Senior Brother Maofeng, something’s wrong."
"What happened?" came the curious inquiry from the other end of the jade slip.
"The great demon you summoned… is dead." Ling Su swallowed hard.
There was a long silence on the other end, then a voice, barely controlled but filled with rage, asked, "What exactly happened? That demon has been with me for a long time, and I did remind you to be careful!"
"It wasn’t me… it was that Southern Continent cultivator… I…"
Ling Su bit her lip, feeling both wronged and disheartened. Her sect wasn’t supporting her, and now even her only advantage in cultivation had been surpassed by a disciple of a demon.
Thinking back to what He Tong had said, she realized that, on her own, it was almost impossible to hold onto the sect’s stronghold against him.
The longer he stayed in the Northern Continent and delved into the mysteries of the San Xian Sect, the slimmer her chances would become.
With this in mind, Ling Su finally snarled:
"I’m going to kill him!"
"Please, Senior Brother, help me!"
(End of Chapter)
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