Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1053 - 670: Separation in Southern Continent, The First Rise of the Great Sun

Chapter 1053: Chapter 670: Separation in Southern Continent, The First Rise of the Great Sun

Jianyang Prefecture Office, an inconspicuous side hall.

Normally, a serious discussion venue would have a clear hierarchy, just like the previous day.

But today is different.

As the General of Southern Defense, Yang Mingli and Yan Lanting, both pulled up chairs and casually chose places far apart to sit down, avoiding each other’s gaze.

Meanwhile, some Titled Generals stood in the middle of the hall, looking at each other cluelessly.

The atmosphere was so silent that it felt awkward and uneasy.

The Ape Demon under Jade Pond Immortal Sect was slain.

Lord Yan, without notifying the Demon Slayer Bureau, ordered the Prefecture Office on his own to parade the demon’s head through the streets to make an announcement to the public.

Slaying a Taiyin Demon Immortal isn’t considered a major issue as dealing with the backing of the Jade Pond Immortal Sect could be troublesome. After all, they did send an apology in advance, agreeing to terms which the Divine Dynasty recanted afterward, which seems somewhat unreasonable.

However, no matter what, it wasn’t enough to shake the foundations of the Great Nan Continent.

The real concern is that General Yan took this action based solely on his own judgment without consulting others, strongly representing the stance of the Demon Slayer Bureau of the Great Nan Continent and even the whole Divine Dynasty.

This was crossing the bottom line for General Yang.

With discord between the two Generals of Southern Defense and the third one not in Jianyang, their subordinates didn’t even know how to begin advising.

At this moment, a voice came from outside the door.

"General Nanyang, General Yan Lan have arrived."

Hearing this, everyone instinctively looked towards the door, their expressions notably complex at the mention of that unfamiliar title.

It is said that General Yan Lan has handed over the position of Peak Master of Shenxu Mountain to a young man who recently joined the Demon Slayer Bureau.

This is their private affair and not something the Divine Dynasty should intervene in, so naturally, others refrained from commenting.

But it can give some insight.

This General Nanyang couldn’t have joined the Demon Slayer Bureau as a normal cultivator; someone surely guided him.

According to a document personally written by General Yan, this Ape Demon from Jade Pond Immortal Sect was slain by Nanyang because it attacked him en route and he had no alternative.

But logically, everyone knows the Ape Demon could have safely returned to Jade Pond Immortal Sect. Why would it attack its own escort out of the blue?

Moreover, General Nanyang’s public identity is also a Peak Master of the Shenxu Mountain, and given that he and the Ape Demon were from the same sect—one almost like a direct disciple of Immortal Venerable and the other merely a mount—his seniority alone in the sect would have quelled the beast without the need for slaughtering.

Moreover, with General Yan’s unusual actions, the answer is quite clear.

This General Nanyang was personally introduced into the Demon Slayer Bureau by General Yan himself, and who actually killed the Ape Demon—whether it was this young man or Elder Yan—is still up for debate...

Although everyone is waiting for this new colleague,

everyone knows today’s issues have nothing to do with him; he is merely a trigger.

Now, this "catalyst" has arrived, and so the explosion is inevitable.

Sure enough, upon hearing this statement, Yang Mingli looked towards the door with a dark expression.

A fat man who is obviously sturdy, although showing a timid appearance, stepped in first. Hesitant, he stood among the crowd, lowering his gaze, trying to diminish his presence.

Yang Mingli paid no mind to him, focusing instead on the two people behind him.

The young man was tall and handsome, dressed in a simple black robe that made him appear restrained and gentle, not showing any nervousness in his eyes despite visiting such influential figures for the first time.

This scene further confirmed everyone’s suspicions.

No cultivator who lacks connections could remain so composed under General Yang’s scrutiny.

"Heh."

Yang Mingli glanced over Shen Yi and then at Ye Lan behind him, his eyes turning colder: "Come forward, old man needs to ask you something."

Shen Yi slowly walked forward, observing the real nature of the Demon Slayer Bureau as he was being scrutinized.

It has to be said, an organization specifically hidden by the Divine Dynasty indeed had a somewhat frightening foundation.

Apart from those two inscrutable elders, including Ye Lan, there were a total of eight Titled Generals in the hall, each emitting an extremely robust aura.

If we were to discuss who gave him a sense of danger, Ye Lan would actually be at the bottom.

With the additional suppression from the Emperor’s Aura of the Divine Dynasty, Shen Yi felt that just this group of people alone could easily take on the Shenxu Immortal Sect without any other considerations.

"..."

Yang Mingli noticed that Shen Yi’s mind was obviously not focused on him and slowly clenched his fingers tighter.

Within the Demon Slayer Bureau, it’s rare for peers to use their Boundary aura to pressure others, as everyone is essentially risking their lives, and such actions could easily lead to internal discord.

But this didn’t justify a newcomer’s disrespect.

"Old man asks you, was it you who killed that beast?"

"Replying to the General." Shen Yi gathered his thoughts and nodded lightly: "Yes."

"On whose order?"

As General Yang posed the second question, the other Titled Generals present changed their expressions simultaneously.

The fact that he didn’t inquire about the reason shows that he didn’t believe the content of that document and was directly pointing the accusation at Lord Yan, evidently ready to tear facades.

Could it be necessary to send a message to the Imperial Capital to accuse Lord Yan, playing such deceptive tricks in this intricate situation?

Hearing this, Yan Lanting scoffed, still staring at an empty corner of the room, too lazy to turn around.

"No one ordered it; it was merely an act of forced defense."

Shen Yi’s expression remained unchanged, calmly responding.