Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1115 - 695: Do Not Come Out! _2

Chapter 1115: Chapter 695: Do Not Come Out! _2

First, the people praised the chivalrous deeds of the Bodhi Sect, which drew the citizens of the Golden Light Prefecture to take to the streets; then, they saw the thick rosy light in the Sky Curtain.

"Evil has not yet receded; Golden Light Prefecture devotes full effort to demon-slaying, first by dispatching court officials to escort the monks back to their order, thereby expressing gratitude for the chivalry of the Bodhi Sect."

Such celestial might undeniably belongs to an enlightened reclusive master.

The Imperial Court dispatches such an array, showing considerable sincerity, further enforced by the vast troops arrayed outside like solid city walls; thereby the white skeletal figure seems to have no reason to continue sitting in desolation.

The old monk no longer spoke more, slowly returned to normal size, yet the flesh still feebly clung to him, apparently refusing to heal his flesh wounds before leaving the Divine Dynasty’s realm.

Several people stood quietly outside the city, waiting for the Imperial Court’s envoys to send all the monks out of the city.

Their expressions were tranquil as they stared unerringly at Wushan, their demeanor uniformly synchronized.

Completely benign in temperament, yet to bystanders, inexplicably chilling, akin to a circling wolf pack waiting for the opportune moment.

"..."

Wushan stood upright amidst the crowd, his expression usual, even more serene than on normal days.

However, his palm hidden within his sleeve tightly grasped the Communication Jade Scroll, frantically sending signals to Yan Lanting.

But since last time at the Demon Suppressing Tower, General Yan oversaw his subordinates with pride, and then, reassured, closed off to heal his injuries.

Now urgent matters press, no use of a single jade scroll to awaken him so simply.

My General Yan!

Wushan almost bit his teeth to pieces in secrecy, yet from the other side of the jade scroll, silence still reigned.

Watching as a group of monks gradually gathered.

This bulky oaf, despair finally surged in the bottom of his heart.

What the hell, is Nanyang the biological and I am only adopted?

It was clear these monks were laying a plan; once leaving the region covered by the Emperor’s Aura, who knows what awaited outside.

Ordinarily, it would be fine; Wushan, cautious by nature with profound cultivation, was well versed in survival tactics and might just muster some assurance, but now, heavily injured, even to think of survival seemed optimistic.

"Old man, just sleep! Sooner or later you will sleep to death, and your Mr. Wu will never return!"

Seeing no further delays possible, Wushan decisively broke the jar, leaving a curse in the jade scroll, and strode directly out of the crowd.

"Let’s go!"

In an instant, led by Auspicious Cloud, a multitude of monks surged into the sky, streaking towards the outside of the Divine Dynasty.

Hui Xin Monk casually glanced at his master; the two shared a smile and similarly rode the clouds following them.

In Golden Light Prefecture, several Demon Slayers wore complex expressions, anxiety-ridden as they watched everyone depart.

Lord Yan typically disliked such slick cultivators as General Wushan, seemingly void of the pride of the strong, even more cowardly than the Loose Cultivators, nowhere like a Taiyin True Immortal.

But as subordinates, they saw things differently.

At least under General Wushan’s leadership, no troubles ever arose in his governed territories nor were unnecessary provocations caused, ensuring peace for his subordinates.

Moreover, like today, when trouble fell upon them, he too stood forward, never once withdrawing.

Yet this standing up, the hopes of returning diminished.

"Elder Yan is healing; let’s go seek Lord Feng Xi, Lord Yang! Initially, General Wushan was simply conscripted, and those two... if not for them, Golden Light Prefecture wouldn’t be facing this issue!"

"Why should General Wushan bear this scapegoat!"

Amid their indignant words, they turned and left Golden Light Prefecture, heading straight outside the nine prefectures for aid.

...

Traveling west from Great Nan State, past West Mountain Prefecture, lies the Eight Extremes Valley.

Here, one could see the faint boundary of the Emperor’s Aura in the sky, resembling twilight clouds; beyond lay the Azure Sky.

Taking detours through Eight Extremes Valley revealed a desolate mountain range.

Wushan stood before the mountain range, looking up to where the distinct line between the Emperor’s Aura and the Azure Sky met.

Stepping out would mean leaving the Emperor’s Aura’s protection completely.

Indeed, for most cultivators, this pale-yellow mist was like corrosive poison; stepping into it suppressed one’s strength to the extreme.

Only court officials and members of the Demon Slayer Bureau, acclimated to the Emperor’s Aura, not only remained unaffected within it but those of high rank could even manipulate the Emperor’s Aura to resist enemies.

Over time, they even lost the courage to step out of the Divine Dynasty’s borders.

"What are you thinking about?"

The old monk had returned to normal, draped in a robe, came up behind Wushan, and asked softly with a slightly eerie tone.

"Heh."

Wushan sneered at himself; having reached this point, the Emperor’s Aura was but a psychological comfort.

He hesitated no more, took a firm step, leading the monks beyond the desolate mountain range.

Hui Xin chuckled softly, secretly tightening his grip on the Buddhist staff.

Just then, the monks suddenly heard Wushan’s slightly puzzled words.

"If I remember correctly, you were also injured last time."

"Who gives you the confidence to detain me?" Wushan asked while stepping forward unstoppably: "With that collection of scrap iron they hold?"

The old monk followed closely, the two chatting casually as if discussing trivialities: "My lord misunderstood; the old monk merely assists in oversight. You are a commendable offering, but this offering is not for the old monk to deliver."