Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1011 - 651: Will the Bodhi Church Protect You? (Normal update today, continue to make up tomorrow)

Chapter 1011: Chapter 651: Will the Bodhi Church Protect You? (Normal update today, continue to make up tomorrow)

"Arhat! The sins I committed back in the day have already been punished!"

As the Lion-Tiger Beast recognized the appearance of the Golden Arhat, it was forced to keep its head down, no longer daring to struggle, only able to let out a piercing wail.

"Little Demon has been diligently atoning for sins in the Immortal Court, never daring to be the slightest bit defiant, I implore the Arhat to see clearly!"

The Bodhi Sect’s Arhat taking action surely must be carrying out a Bodhi’s Imperial Edict.

That meant it couldn’t possibly be coming for Zi Ling.

This female dragon was not worth the Bodhi’s attention.

The Lion-Tiger Beast couldn’t understand why, even after being expelled from the sect, sent to the Immortal Court to be used by others as a mount, the sect still wouldn’t let it be.

Having once held a fruit position, even though stripped of it, the now cleansed Demon Body was not something any ordinary Traveler Jin Lian could compare with.

But under that Jin Guang enveloped palm, the Lion-Tiger Beast’s head gradually deformed, with even the eyeballs nearly being squeezed out by the immense force. Thick Blood Plasma soon covered its entire face amidst the broken skull.

"Little Demon acknowledges the wrongdoing!"

Amid the Lion-Tiger Beast’s terror-filled pleas, Zi Ling too stopped struggling needlessly, forcefully suppressed the palpitations in her heart, and calmed herself down.

The path to her life’s ascension never depended on strength alone.

But on having a clear enough mind.

"I know why you hate me, but listen to me... calm down first!"

"He and I are under the command of General Hong Jing and Qingluan Immortal General as their mounts, we didn’t descend to the mortal realm on our own but were acting upon an Immortal Order, after the Bodhi’s sermon ends, we are to go to Hongze. It isn’t me stirring up trouble in the middle; General Hong Jing simply wanted to know about Shi Ren’s well-being!"

In such life-and-death circumstances, Zi Ling’s words became even more fluent.

Even Ye Lan couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

No wonder she was entrusted with the task of observing the ceremony in place of the Immortal General; this Purple-Bearded White Dragon really had something about her.

"I cannot die if I wish to save Hongze. If you kill me today, the Immortal General will send someone else to Hongze."

"Shi Ren is dead, isn’t he?"

"Only I can help you cover up this matter! You have no other option!"

"I’ll help you kill it, and then we’ll be in the same boat. If anything happens, I too have no way out. Only heaven and earth, you... and I will know of this matter."

Zi Ling spoke softly and cautiously, not wanting to provoke the Arhat, staring earnestly into the other’s eyes.

However, this statement caused the Lion-Tiger Beast on the ground to shudder, its mountainous body trembling intensely, disbelievingly looking through squinted fingers and howling, "Wretch! You’re asking for death!"

He had stepped in to save the life of this female dragon, but now this abominable creature wanted to trade his head for mercy?!

In the face of such vilification, Zi Ling acted as if she heard none of it, such a foolish and cowardly thing wasn’t worth the food it ate.

She looked towards Ye Lan with a forced smile, "Ancestor Ye Lan, I don’t know why a Taiyi Immortal of the Three Immortals Sect and an Arhat of the Bodhi Sect could become sworn siblings, and I dare not ask. But when I saw the Bodhi teach, I noticed your expression changed and you seemed displeased; presumably, you have good relations with the Imperial Court..."

"The Bodhi teaches, the Celestial Court is displeased, the Immortal Court sends envoys to observe and does not hinder, there must be a deeper meaning. If today Zi Ling is fortunate enough to survive, I will certainly do my utmost to investigate for you."

"But if Zi Ling dies today, as you know, even your esteemed ancestor, the Daluo Immortal Venerable, wouldn’t be above the laws of the Immortal Court."

"Convince your sworn sibling... We cultivators, must prioritize the bigger picture..."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lan fell silent, and when looking at the female dragon again, a hint of apprehension emerged in his eyes.

Almost every sentence Zi Ling spoke was considerate of their needs, striking right at the heart.

Such an understanding mount must hold a unique place in Qingluan Immortal General’s heart.

"Killing me would indeed be satisfying! But before that, think of your Hongze! Think of those beings within your Union Dao Sanctuary, who revere you as they would Heaven and Earth, do they know they’re being branded as rebels?"

Zi Ling’s last glance fell on the two Sect Masters of Hongze, then shifted to the wooden figures and Zi Yang, with tears welling up in her eyes as she cried out, "Xuan Qing! Brother!"

She had no enmity with this Dragon Tiger Arhat, who was merely carrying on the legacy of Nanyang and speaking for these people.

To untie the bell, one must have the bell ringer; the real resolution had to come from these two!

In response to Zi Ling’s cries, Zi Yang and Xuan Qing silently exchanged looks.

She was right; to resolve the issue of slaying immortals in Hongze, someone had to provide cover in the heavens.

But...

The faces of the five from Hongze were solemn, even Ji Jingxi’s eyes devoid of any ripple.

They didn’t trust her.

They couldn’t be fooled twice.

Xuan Qing looked up at the majestic Golden Body Dharma Identity. As for Zi Ling’s current appearance, he felt not a shred of sympathy. This woman’s attitude, once arrogant and now sycophantic, was all due to Sect Master Shen’s overpowering strength.

They now trusted only one person: Shen Yi.

Whatever decision he made, all of Hongze would follow without objection.

"You—" Zi Ling’s eyes finally filled with fear.

"..."

Shen Yi slowly retracted his gaze, in truth, he hadn’t listened to a word Zi Ling said.

He had not acted, only because he wanted to resolve a concern for the people of Hongze.

Now it seemed, the concern had been lifted.

Crack!

In an instant, a dull sound quickly spread.

The Lion-Tiger Beast’s head shattered, staining the resplendent, gold-lustrous palm.

The dull noise exploded like thunder in Zi Ling’s heart, as she incredulously turned to look back at Shen Yi... Her ploy, all for