Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1013 - 652: Nonsensical Talk (a bit laggy, securing full attendance first, still writing)

Chapter 1013: Chapter 652: Nonsensical Talk (a bit laggy, securing full attendance first, still writing)

"I’ll protect you."

Under normal circumstances, if these words were phrased as a question, they’d likely be followed by a condition for the exchange.

As such, Shen Yi didn’t get overly excited. He turned back and quietly watched the beautiful woman, waiting for what would come next.

If being a Loose Cultivator from Hongze, bearing the name of slaying an Immortal, was bizarre enough,

then a disciple from the Immortal Sect with a Daluo Immortal Venerable as her mentor, joining an organization like the Demon Slayer Bureau, was even more outrageously inexplicable.

Shen Yi simply couldn’t be bothered to ask; that didn’t mean he was foolish.

The matters concerning this woman might be even more troublesome than his own.

But, he really coveted her Taixu Dao Fruit.

Having broken through to the Fifth Grade Realm and manifested the Arhat True Body with the aid of the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position, Shen Yi’s perceptual abilities had reached a remarkably powerful stage.

Yet what surprised him the most was that, whether it was previously at the Seventh Grade or when he became the Arhat, his sense of danger towards Ye Lan remained exactly the same.

Unchanged.

The lack of change was the most terrifying aspect.

Shen Yi could only attribute it to the Dao Fruit.

"..."

Ye Lan closely observed Shen Yi’s expression, momentarily at a loss for words.

The decision she had struggled to make seemed to him as casual as asking if he had eaten.

It wasn’t right, despite being young, he showed none of the typical youthful demeanor.

However, speaking of which, if Shen Yi had shown an excited face, thinking he could join under the Daluo Immortal Venerable, she might have regretted it a bit.

After all, it really wasn’t a good thing.

"Neither my strength nor my status in the Divine Dynasty can protect you from the hands of the Immortal Court."

Ye Lan shook her head. Having stepped into the Fifth Grade Realm, she barely qualified to glimpse the true intent of the cosmos’ cycles, but in the eyes of the Immortal Court, she was merely at the entry level.

With such power, challenging the laws of the Immortal Court was futile; a few true gods could suppress you effortlessly.

As for the status within the Divine Dynasty, it wasn’t even on the same system as the Immortal Court. If she were an official who could speak in front of the Human Emperor, the Imperial Court might negotiate with the Immortal Court on her behalf.

Clearly, a Titled General of the Demon Slayer Bureau wasn’t at that stage.

"Moreover, besides the Immortal Court..."

Ye Lan glanced at Shen Yi who had achieved the Arhat stage, but the Bodhi Sect still refused to protect him.

How could this position in the path be good?

"The Bodhi Sect and the Three Immortals Sect have the same ends by different means. Arhat Fruit Positions often have intricate connections with Venerable Fruit Positions. It’s likely that some Bodhisattva is already investigating from where this extra Arhat has emerged."

And the main difference between the Bodhi Sect and the Three Immortals Sect...

The higher-ups of the Three Immortals Sect enjoyed branching out and perhaps even they couldn’t recall how many Immortal Sects were under their command, such as the Jade Dragon Sect being an example, but the Bodhi Sect never disclosed its Fruit Position secrets.

"Concealment is impossible; the best solution is making them never think of targeting you."

"The Daluo Immortal Venerable of the Three Immortals Sect, under the lineage of Ancestor Shenxu, a third-generation disciple, is the only identity I can offer you."

At this point, Ye Lan raised her eyes again and met his gaze, "But you must have guessed, yes, something went wrong in my lineage."

A ripple emerged in her clear eyes, "My master and fellow disciples originally numbered six, but after a great disaster, now only I remain, already in utter decline, so all I can give you is just this identity."

"Will this great disaster involve me too?" Shen Yi pondered for a moment and asked earnestly.

"I—" Ye Lan was just recalling the past, but surprisingly, he was worried about this issue after pondering for so long.

She couldn’t help but clench her fist. If she remembered correctly, he had just slaughtered two Immortal Generals’ mounts; who exactly was dragging whom into trouble?

Ye Lan gritted her teeth, "It won’t!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi promptly bowed his hands in greeting, "I’ve seen Senior Sister Ye."

"But..." Ye Lan sighed slightly, and before she could finish her sentence, she was surprised to see the young man withdrawing a bow, reacting without hesitation.

"General, please speak," Shen Yi stood with lowered hands.

Shenzhou was not like Hongze; it was filled with countless powerful beings and immense figures of the Immortal families, leaving no room for carelessness.

Ye Lan almost laughed again, never realizing before how slick this kid was. However, it was good, those who are cautious and prudent instill more confidence, "What I mean is, even if you join the Three Immortals Sect, don’t use your Arhat Golden Body casually. If you do use it, remember to cover your tracks well."

"Don’t worry."

Shen Yi nodded slightly, proficient in such matters.

"Go back. Once I have some free time, I’ll take you for the entry-level ceremony. Meng Xiuwen and Jing’er still have many things to handle. Don’t wander around after returning; Jianyang Prefecture will be left in your care for now." Ye Lan waved her hand, removing the sound isolation technique, and looked up at the sky.

The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva’s sermon wasn’t over yet.

Now that Shen Yi had such cultivation, she didn’t need to escort him anymore.

In a blink, this master Ye Lan returned to her identity as General Yan Lan, transforming into a streak of light, heading toward He Mountain.

"..."

Shen Yi watched her leave, slowly retracting his gaze.

Looking at the emerging text on the panel, he rubbed his brow helplessly.

[Slain Sixth Grade Golden-Maned Lion Tiger, total lifespan twenty-four Tribulations, remaining lifespan six Tribulations, absorption complete]

[Slain Sixth Grade Purple-Bearded White Dragon, total lifespan twenty-one Tribulations, remaining lifespan nineteen Tribulations, absorption complete]