Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1082 - 681: The 13th Scroll of the Immortal List, No Mention of the Father’s Name in Any Scroll

Chapter 1082: Chapter 681: The 13th Scroll of the Immortal List, No Mention of the Father’s Name in Any Scroll

On a rural path, a middle-aged man and a beautiful woman walked one after the other, both shrouded in the air of dusk.

No one could tell that these were two generals of southern defense capable of crossing hands with a Bodhisattva and a Daluo Immortal Venerable.

"Although the situation did not escalate, the Bodhi Sect did make a move after all."

Feng Xi’s mood was somewhat somber; whether it was Brother Yan or the Thousand-Handed Bodhisattva, they all tacitly controlled the range of their fight, preventing the surrounding major cities from sinking into panic.

But the clash between two Third Grade powerhouses had already proven that neither side was willing to back down.

"I have a feeling that the Great Nan Continent will soon be thrown into complete chaos," she took a deep breath.

"No need for such premonitions."

Yang Mingli casually pulled out a list and handed it over: "These are the Immortal Sects within the Southern Continent jurisdiction of our Divine Dynasty. According to the Demon Slayer Bureau’s surveillance, more than half are quietly withdrawing. While the common people hesitate to leave their homeland lightly, why would these cultivators abandon the cherished grounds their Immortal homes have nurtured for countless years?"

He sneered and provided his own answer: "It’s nothing more than having heard the wind early, wanting to hide and avoid disaster."

With that, Yang Mingli turned his head to glance at Feng Xi: "The Imperial Court is still waiting for a response from the Immortal Court, but as I see it, I’m afraid we won’t get one."

The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva’s sermon was an obvious signal that couldn’t be more clear.

It was just that they were still hopeful, thinking that this was merely the Bodhi Sect’s stance. Now it seems the Divine Dynasty is somewhat isolated from the heavens and earth.

"No wonder you are so cautious. So, what exactly do they want?"

Feng Xi took the list, glanced through it briefly, and truly found it shocking.

For those sects remaining within Divine Dynasty territory, it was already rare to have a Sixth Grade Heavenly Immortal as a Sect Master, and any Titled General could suppress them with ease.

But small tells of the bigger picture; these sects’ lineages all come from the genuine Three Immortals Sect followers and can be considered half disciples at best.

If you trace their origins via these clues, this list gets nearly entangled with much of the entire Three Immortals Sect.

"What they want..."

Yang Mingli mulled over these words twice, his eyes growing colder and denser: "Haven’t you noticed? Since the last sermon by the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva, and the Imperial Court’s move to control the spread of the Lotus Platform Technique, there has begun some murmurs of dissent. Even if they comply overtly, not just ordinary citizens but even the Imperial Court’s envoys feel we have cut off their future prospects."

"And the Ape Demon from the Jade Pond Immortal Sect has intensified this dissatisfaction towards the Imperial Court, with quite a few magistrates in the Southern Continent already aware of the turbulence and weakening of the Emperor’s Aura."

Yang Mingli’s words made Feng Xi slowly furrow her brows: "Since you see so clearly, why did you still advocate for releasing that Ape Demon last time?"

"It would be easy to execute him, but how could you prove that this Ape Demon originated from an Immortal Sect? In the eyes of the populace, they would only think the Imperial Court is in decline, unable to deter demons. Once might be alright, but what if such incidents occur repeatedly, to the point we cannot control them all? By then, if the Immortal Sects step in to resolve the calamity, do you not know the rationale of fearing comparison?"

At this point, Yang Mingli had begun to lose control of his emotions.

In terms of strength, the Human Emperor was far less powerful than the leaders of the Three Religions, but he reigned alongside the Immortal Court over the Human World because he wielded the widespread Emperor’s Aura. However, this Emperor’s Qi didn’t come from nowhere, nor was it inherently his to command.

The current situation existed because the Imperial Court had offered the common people a long period of peace and serenity, which in turn secured their trust in the Imperial Court.

"What good does this do for the Three Religions?" Feng Xi couldn’t understand and looked at him sideways.

To those cultivators, the Emperor Qi of the Human World is also an excellent Cultivation Medicine. Destroying this treasure, do the monks of the Bodhi Sect plan to retreat and continue undergoing fleshly body tribulations, and the Three Immortals Sect to continue scouring the world for Tribulation Power Precious Medicines? As for the True God Sect, they no longer need incense to replenish divine power?

Hearing this, Yang Mingli suddenly became cautiously observant around, and then he retracted his gaze, his complexion so dark it seemed water could drip from it: "The Human Emperor established the Immortal Department and recruited us; did he not think of replacing the Celestial Court? Since this is so, is it any wonder the Immortal Court would want to replace the Human Emperor?"

"So-called turbulent times produce heroes."

"I’ve heard that many prominent young ones from the Three Immortals Sect are planning to emerge."

"Such as the Qingluan Immortal General of the Wanyu Immortal Sect, the Thunderous Taoist of the Shenxu Immortal Sect, Tian Dong Fairy of the Jade Pond Immortal Sect..."

With each name Yang Mingli recited, a touch of killing intent surged in his expression: "Stirring a world of chaos, then these Heavenly Prides intervene to rescue the suffering masses, seizing the chance to amass Emperor Qi and elevate themselves. And if blessed with providence, they might then attempt to ascend to that ultimate position."

"If so, the Divine Dynasty will have changed rulers!"

His words fell, and the dusk air around this middle-aged man became more noticeable, his graying hair slightly glaring.

He let out a bitter laugh, "In contrast, look at our Divine Dynasty. Even the Demon Slayer Bureau, despite being a congregation of strong individuals, most have their own burdens. If they are forced into the limelight, without even contending with these Heavenly Prides, they might first be taken by the Celestial Court to the Demon-slaying Platform for execution."

"As for the clean ones, who also possess sufficient talent and strength, you just try searching for yourself. Do we have such people in our Great Nan Continent?"

"Yan Lan is not bad, just too young, and her cultivation is too low." Feng Xi pondered for a long time, helplessly shaking her head. As for other young generations, like the newly titled ones from Nanyang and the like, there wasn’t even the need to mention them.

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