Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1016 - 654: The Bottomless Pit-like Dragon Tiger Fruit Position

Chapter 1016: Chapter 654: The Bottomless Pit-like Dragon Tiger Fruit Position

"This Horses’ Fortune was originally an ascetic cultivator from the Mortal Realm, who ascended by virtue of his merits. His teacher’s lineage was ominous. After coming to the Immortal Court, it has been observed that he hadn’t had any friends visiting him, appearing as a loner."

In a short time, Hong Jing Immortal General had almost gathered all the information.

The position of Horses’ Fortune itself was an idle one, and since this person was not promoted by anyone’s recommendation but ascended due to the natural virtues of heaven and earth, there wasn’t any need to investigate his background; thus, only this bit of information was available.

"Do you suspect that he made an enemy of Fairy Zi Ling and, fearing that upon your return, you would hear her complaints and seek revenge against him, thus he took the opportunity to do something in the Mortal Realm during Zi Ling’s visit to the ceremony, wanting to divert attention?"

While saying this, Hong Jing Immortal General almost laughed at his own speculation.

It is true that Fairy Zi Ling, a woman good at maneuvering social interactions, rarely made enemies in the Immortal Court. Currently, the only conflict she had was with this Horses’ Fortune.

But the problem is, even if he had such intentions, he would also need the capability.

Fairy Zi Ling herself was a Sixth Grade Heavenly Immortal, a Dragon Demon. She definitely possessed protective items bestowed by Qingluan, not to mention her Lion-Tiger Beast which was once an Arhat belonging to the Bodhi Sect who had its Fruit Position plucked. Even though it now lost that status, its strong Demon Body, cleansed by the Fruit Position, was not something an ordinary Heavenly Immortal could handle.

As for those above a Heavenly Immortal, they are Taiyi Immortals.

At that level of cultivation, all have clear and distinguished lineages. You can escape a monk, but not the temple. To dare lay hands on someone who carries an Immortal Decree for missions in the Human World, they’d probably be classified as Evil by the Immortal Court and have their entire sect cleansed.

Plus, if there indeed was a Taiyi Immortal supporting him, such a matter could be resolved by merely hosting and discussing it over a banquet.

To kill over such a trivial matter?

Unbelievably absurd!

"..."

Qingluan gave no response and slowly entered the Imperial Stables.

Rather than rely on logic to speculate, he trusted more in what he saw.

If someone was supposed to return but did not, that meant there was a problem.

And since there was a problem, there must be a reason.

Just investigate one by one.

"Sigh."

Seeing this, Hong Jing Immortal General sighed helplessly.

How such a ludicrously thinking cultivator could rise to such a high rank of Fourth Grade.

However... it seems not like the other day, Qingluan did not consider Zi Ling important. On the contrary, based on Qingluan’s unusual visit today, that little dragoness has a rather exceptional place in this Immortal General’s heart.

Leveraging the relationship between his nephew and Fairy Zi Ling... tsk, Hong Jing followed swiftly, his confidence in befriending Qingluan Immortal General suddenly increased a lot.

The arrival of two Immortal Generals at the Imperial Stables would normally be met by an official reception.

But upon sensing their presence,

The Supervisor and Deputy supported each other, their legs too weak to step out of the hall.

Qingluan Immortal General had descended from the heavens and went straight to the Imperial Stables, making his intentions quite clear.

Our dear Horses’ Fortune is truly facing great trouble this time!

"My lord!"

The Supervisor looked back inside the hall and saw the majestic Golden Body still sitting solidly. In frantic desperation, his voice even broke a little.

Just as the two intended to speak again to persuade further, before even starting, they saw two figures enter the hall one after the other.

Done for!

The Supervisor and Deputy embarrassingly tried to perform a formal greeting but directly fell due to their legs failing, hurriedly scrambling up in a highly comical manner.

"We respectfully welcome Mighty Great General Qingluan!"

"Welcome Hong Jing Immortal General!"

After lowering their heads and shouting, they sneaked a glance at Horses’ Fortune with a look of terror mixed with sorrow, as if they were looking at a dead man, hoping not to be implicated themselves.

Qingluan Immortal General paid no attention to these two, simply walking slowly towards the desk.

"Your subordinate respectfully welcomes the General," Qinghua stood up and saluted meticulously.

"..."

Qingluan, as if he heard nothing, just quietly stared at the Golden Body, dwelling in silence for a while without any unnecessary words, then lightly said: "Are you afraid of me?"

"The moment these words were spoken, astonishment surfaced among the rest of the people in the hall, including Hong Jing Immortal General.

Isn’t this obvious! Harassing your family’s mount, rushing over in such haste, being the favorite in the Immortal Court and having just been promoted—who wouldn’t be frightened?

However, Qinghua simply shook her head: "Not afraid."

Since showing fear in front of Zi Ling last time, she had made much progress and could now face a Fourth Grade General without being servile or haughty.

"Why?" Qingluan’s expression remained unchanged.

"Because I acted in accordance with the laws of the Immortal Court without fault or error, I did not make a mistake, and thus I am not afraid," Qinghua confidently replied.

This statement made sense at first glance, but when she was merely a Seventh Grade Horses’ Fortune and the person before her was a Fourth Grade Great Immortal General, it seemed somewhat powerless.

An official merely one rank senior can crush you.

The two of them were separated by six entire ranks, like a chasm in the heavens, difficult to cross.

The Supervisor and Deputy struggled to stand up, only to collapse back down weakly.

Yet in the next moment, Qingluan Immortal General simply nodded: "Good."

He turned and walked directly out of the hall, only leaving a ripple-less comment as he passed by Hong Jing: "Have someone draft a document, transfer him under my command, promote to Secondary Sixth Rank."

Before his words even settled, the Great Immortal General had already left the Imperial Stables.

"Ah?"

Hong Jing had never dreamed that their forceful approach today would turn out to be a promotion for this Protector of the Horses.

Both the Supervisor and Deputy wore faces of astonishment, and when they looked at Qinghua again, their eyes were filled with dullness.

"..."

Qinghua silently watched the direction in which the Immortal General had left.

Her palms slowly clenched tight.

From their gaze just now, she could perceive many things.

Qingluan Immortal General did not doubt her, but neither did he trust her. He was like a lifeless thing without any emotional waves, only wishing to silently observe.

The so-called promotion was nothing more than moving her under his close watch, merely to facilitate observation.

This was the most terrifying sort of person, as he remained completely unaffected by external factors.

This calamity... may not be so easily overcame.

...

Jianyang Prefecture, Demon Slayer Officer’s residence.

In the empty courtyard.

Shen Yi sat with closed eyes, his face bearing a trace of happiness.

He seemed to have found the right way to complete the flaws of the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position.

Originally alone in transcending tribulations, after enduring eighty-one tribulations, he had reached some sort of bottleneck, able to vaguely see the nature of tribulations. Even without the protection of the Treasure Script, he no longer faced the risk of being completely engulfed by merely catching a glimpse of the tribulations.

But it was still difficult to transform tribulations into his own strength.

But now it was different.

Having a dragon and a tiger by his side meant that he could bear three shares of tribulations at once, abruptly raising his limit.

And he did not even have to suffer himself; the only trouble was the occasional need to release two Demon Souls to nourish them with the Demon Origin to avoid them scattering. Therefore, it took quite a long time.

It truly is worthy of the Bodhi Sect’s Fruit Position Great Scripture!

If the thirty-first ranked Dragon Tiger Fruit Position was so effective, how profound must the Taixu Dao Fruit be?

"It’s just too consuming of Demon Lifespan Years."

Shen Yi opened his eyes and looked at the empty panel, where the remaining eighty-eight tribulations had already transformed into part of the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position.

His strength had now more than doubled compared to before.

This path seemed endless, capable of consuming countless Demon Lifespan Years.

Just as Shen Yi was pondering over where to replenish his Demon Lifespan to fill this huge gap, he slightly lifted his eyes towards the outside of the residence.

Ye Lan had returned.

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