Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1052 - 669: Bestowed the Title of Nanyang, Granted the Emperor’s Aura Hundred Tribulations_2

Chapter 1052: Chapter 669: Bestowed the Title of Nanyang, Granted the Emperor’s Aura Hundred Tribulations_2

Shen Yi pondered for a moment, then handed over the plate in his hand.

From Ye Lan’s attitude towards the old man, it was clear that the latter was at least a powerhouse at the Fourth Grade, and it was even possible that he was a giant of the Third Grade, on par with the likes of Bodhisattvas and Daluo Immortal Venerables.

This was different from the empty reputation of Shenxu Mountain; it was a tangible support.

As for confronting the Celestial Court... not to mention that this was merely the old man’s speculation, even if it were true, it’s not like the Immortal Court had ever held him in high regard.

Apart from the unseen True God Sect, the other two religions and the Immortal Court altogether, Shen Yi was indebted with a matter of life and death.

"Quite straightforward."

General Yan Lanting took the plate, putting it away smoothly: "Go back, leave the rest to me."

From the smile on his face, it was apparent that the General of Southern Defense was growing fonder of Shen Yi.

Even the other two Generals of Southern Defense would hesitate and beat around the bush when faced with such major issues, yet this youth remained unfazed from beginning to end.

Such a strong psyche was rare in the world; Cultivation was a secondary matter.

...

Jianyang Prefecture.

Once Shen Yi left, the residence became much livelier.

Beneath the tree, Meng Xiuwen stood with his arms folded, appearing somewhat distracted, while Ye Jing sat by the stone table, supporting her chin in contemplation.

The siblings of the Purple-Bearded White Dragon also brought over the East Dragon King’s head, along with those from Hongze who were still seeking a way out.

A Taiyi Immortal-level Ape Demon had half the people of the Great Nan Continent feeling imperiled.

Not to mention civilians, even Cultivators felt an inexplicable crisis.

Although the Government Office had strictly forbidden discussion on this matter, whispers in the streets and alleys never ceased.

At that moment, two figures walked in slowly.

Upon seeing who it was, Meng Xiuwen was slightly surprised, then forced a smile: "You’ve returned so soon, any troubles?"

He wasn’t surprised by Ye Lan’s departure.

Meng Xiuwen had long noticed that there was definitely something going on between the two of them.

Nevertheless, he was still upset that the Ape Demon managed to return safely to the Jade Pond Immortal Sect.

To put it bluntly, he himself had only been injured, and if Ye Jing hadn’t left Jianyang Prefecture at that time, among the fallen Demon Slayers, there would probably have been one more corpse.

"Smoothly."

Shen Yi nodded and sat down by the stone table as well.

"That’s good." Meng Xiuwen’s mouth twitched into a smile. Regardless, the safe return of the two was always a good thing. With Ye Lan by her side, she wouldn’t suffer much in the Jade Pond Immortal Sect.

After speaking, he turned his head, only to be startled.

For some reason, in the eyes of the White Dragon siblings, Meng Xiuwen did not see joy, but rather a faint worry.

"Cough."

Zi Yang coughed dryly, looking away.

Compared to this Mr. Meng, they had been in contact with Shen Yi for a longer time, hence they understood him a bit more.

In some situations, the more normal Shen Yi’s responses, the more it signified that things were actually not normal.

Like now, there was a clear difference in Shen Yi’s mood from when he left and when he returned.

"What’s going on here?"

Meng Xiuwen raised his eyebrows, somewhat puzzled.

Before he could keep asking, suddenly they heard a commotion outside the Prefecture, which grew louder and then reverberated through much of Jianyang Prefecture.

Among those present, even the one with the lowest cultivation was at the Unity Realm Stage; their eyesight was not comparable to that of ordinary people.

All of them looked into the distance, and soon they discerned the source of the noise.

Under the escort of several government officers, on a large carriage, a severed head was placed prominently, deliberately paraded through the main street with great momentum!

The head had dark skin with three eyes, resembling a wild ape.

However, at that moment, all three eyes on the head seemed to have been rinsed by something, leaving only dark red cavities, making it look ferocious and desperate, quite horrifying indeed.

Until the carriage reached the city wall, someone lifted the Ape Demon’s head, leaped up, and hung it high on the city wall!

Alongside the head, a notice was hung as well.

It detailed the crimes committed by this adversary, and described the outcome succinctly.

"Beheading for public display."

The blood-red four words, entering the eyes of the crowd gathered like a vast sea below the city wall, turned the clamor fervently explosive.

Ordinary people only knew that the Imperial Court had captured a Demon, but only the more knowledgeable Cultivators understood what those four words truly meant.

This was not just any Ape Demon, but a Taiyi Immortal, and furthermore, one affiliated with the Three Immortals Sect.

Even if the disciples from the Three Religions committed crimes within the scope of the Divine Dynasty, they too would lose their lives!

"..."

Meng Xiuwen’s mouth hung open, dumbfounded as he retracted his gaze.

He turned his gaze back to Shen Yi and Ye Jing, stammering, "Is this what you call, ’going smoothly’?"

One must know, this was an order personally issued by the General of Southern Defense, to deliver this vile creature back to the Jade Pond Immortal Sect. Yet, Shen Yi brazenly took the beast out and then had it slaughtered outside?

Wait, that’s not right...

If he had secretly slain the Ape Demon, why not only did they not look for excuses to cover it up, but they even allowed the Government Office to publicize it so grandly!

"What on earth happened?"

While Meng Xiuwen was undoubtedly thrilled that the Ape Demon had been slain, venting his pent-up anger, this abnormal situation indeed left him puzzled.

Ye Jing also stood up in worry.

"Shut up," Ye Lan helplessly glanced at Meng Xiuwen, obviously a bit disturbed.

Including her, everyone in this courtyard wanted the Ape Demon dead, but had never thought that someone would actually dare to do it.

Shen Yi’s actions proved... he dared, and no doubt opened Ye Lan’s eyes once again.

But clearly, this matter was far from over.

General Yan said he would take responsibility for this matter, is this his way of taking responsibility?

Pushing a young man, newly joined to the Demon Slayer Bureau, into the eye of the storm?

At this thought, Ye Lan looked nervously towards Shen Yi, trying to gauge his thoughts: "..."

Facing her gaze, Shen Yi seriously reminded her, "Once they are done with it, remember to return that head to me."

This was his trophy of war, at most to be lent to the old man for a few days.

"You—" Ye Lan was speechless, wondering how the other party could still be concerned about that wretched head at such a time, finding it both infuriating and amusing.

Her expression, witnessed by everyone there, couldn’t help but make the atmosphere gradually tense up.

It was clear to the discerning eye that this was not the doing of the Imperial Court.

Shen Yi had once again employed his usual style of action.

The Jade Dragon Sect had their Sect Master and the Qing Mei Ancestor’s Spirit Beast slain, White Cloud Cave had their house raided and lineage exterminated before an Immortal Official.

On the trip to He Mountain, he boldly killed two Spirit Beasts bearing Immortal Orders.

No matter what, anything handed to him always developed in inexplicable directions.

And this time, it seemed to have caused quite a fuss, one so big that even Ye Lan, a Titled General, could only sit here and fret.

Meng Xiuwen and Ye Jing both fell silent.

As for the White Dragon siblings, they dared not make a sound.

It was not until a streak of light swooped in from the sky, landing in the courtyard, that the dead silence was broken.

The newcomer was quite unfamiliar, a burly, fat man, one that even Ye Jing didn’t recognize.

Meng Xiuwen’s heart tightened as he stealthily looked towards Ye Lan.

A Titled General’s sudden visit did not seem to bode well.

However, Ye Lan paid no heed to him, just staring intently at the newcomer.

The fat man, unfazed, walked over to Shen Yi in full view of everyone, then took out two items from his sleeve and gently placed them on the table.

A Golden Pill and a badge.

He did not introduce the items, merely bowing with a complicated expression, "Congratulations."

Shen Yi returned the bow before picking up the badge to carefully examine it.

It was the same as before, but the back now displayed a simple yet powerful pattern.

It was a half-risen sun, cresting over the mountains.

Next to it, two words were inscribed with a sharp penmanship.

Nanyang.

Upon seeing these two items, both Meng Xiuwen and Ye Jing were stunned.

The Titled General token, the bestowed Imperial Qi Hundred Tribulations.

The trouble they thought they were about to face turned out to be the appointment of a new Titled General for the Demon Slayer Bureau of the Great Nan Continent.

The Demon Slayer Bureau does their work in the shadows; even promotions aren’t marked with much fanfare.

But the benefits granted are real and substantial.

That Golden Pill alone, almost equivalent to a Dao Fruit.

"General Yang invites you."

The fat man took a half step back, gesturing the invitation.

Hearing this, Ye Lan immediately stood up and went beside Shen Yi.

As expected, gifts first, then military action.

The benefits were not missed, but it did not mean the matter was over.

"Alright."

Shen Yi slowly stood up, tucking the badge into his chest, and followed the fat man as he stepped out of the courtyard.