Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1163 - 713: Surrounded by Enemies_2

Chapter 1163: Chapter 713: Surrounded by Enemies_2

Yang Mingli slowly walked to Shen Yi’s side, gently patting his shoulder: "Sorry to put you through this."

This young man, joining Three Immortals Sect, would be a future great emperor; joining Bodhi Sect, he would appear as the son of Buddha; only by joining the Demon Slayer Bureau of the Imperial Court would he remain as he is now, quietly unknown.

What virtue and abilities does the Divine Dynasty possess, to make Nanyang actively come and join?

After saying this, Yang Mingli suddenly let out a sigh as if a heavy burden had been lifted, bypassing the crowd, and left the great hall as if unloading a heavy load.

"..."

Shen Yi glanced at his own shoulder, roughly guessing the mind of Lord Yang.

To tell the truth, the old man’s words were indeed somewhat annoying, but his rich experience fully qualified him for the role of General of Southern Defense.

The opponent’s consecutive errors in judgment... almost all originated from secrets that could not be mentioned.

For instance, concerning the matter of Songfeng Prefecture, according to the normal train of thought, the western nine prefectures would indeed be the easiest points to breakthrough, who would have thought that this place was protected by a bunch of Town Stones.

The same logic applied to protecting the scriptures, without knowing the existence of Town Stones, letting Three Immortals Sect and Bodhi Sect fight while prioritizing the well-being of the twenty-seven prefectures and preventing the Demon Race from taking advantage was the most secure choice.

But in the eyes of Lord Yang.

It seemed as if his lifetime of error-free experience had suddenly malfunctioned, the impact on someone in a high position was indescribable.

And his choice was, from now on, no longer to make decisions for the Great Nan Continent.

That shoulder patting act just now already had somewhat the implication of entrusting a great responsibility.

"His emotions seem a bit off, don’t take it to heart."

Feng Xi also came next to Shen Yi, her attitude clearly treating him as a peer.

Not to mention others, her own emotions were also kind of complex.

Yan Lanting, over many years, had never overridden Yang Mingli’s opinions, yet this young man managed to do so in such a short time.

Even General Nanyang didn’t need to speak personally before Yang Mingli started to break down, planning to give up the position.

"Sigh."

It was only at this moment that one after another titled general raised their heads, looking at Shen Yi’s back with a gaze distinctly different from before.

They were not seeing a powerful colleague; the expressions of the crowd were more like looking at a future superior.

Ignoring actual power, just intercepting the transmission of scriptures alone was enough for him to secure the position of General of Southern Defense.

"That True Scripture, I will send it to the Imperial Court."

"You probably have to travel with me; matters in Southern Continent are urgent, we’ll make it a quick trip and return."

The words of Feng Xi were almost explicit.

Even if the Great Nan Continent lacked sufficient Emperor’s Aura, or did not have enough Golden Pills to distribute, it would at most be about sending someone to deliver.

Only appointing a Titled General of Southern Defense necessitated a personal audience with the Human Emperor.

"I am ready to leave at any moment."

Shen Yi nodded lightly, his curiosity also piqued about the Human Emperor he had never met.

What exactly had this ruler of Divine Land done, to provoke hostility from the Three Religions and even the Immortal Court?

...

Shenxu Mountain, Dan Peak.

These elders bearing the names of ancestral masters, had not been as lively as now for many years, chattering incessantly, hardly different from children.

When excited, Qian Feng Taoist even spat: "I’ve always said our path was wrong, Taixu Dao Fruit is definitely not just top ten."

"Underestimated! Completely underestimated!"

"It’s we who have shamed this Dao Fruit!"

If the correct path had been taken, it should have been like during the scripture transmission, dominating peers and able to cut down a Great Arhat with a flick.

Ye Lan sat quietly at the back.

To be honest, with her current status, she wasn’t qualified to participate in the conversation with peak masters.

But these few peak masters specifically chose Dan Peak for deliberations, and with the great master personally calling her over, that’s how she heard about such intense turmoil in the outside world.

However, the more Ye Lan listened, the more she felt something was off.

What about two Heavenly Prides cutting down countless foes.

A Dragon Tiger Arhat Golden Body bearing the brunt of Dragon-Tiger? Taixu Pill Emperor?

The latter doesn’t need much explanation, Ye Lan herself had witnessed how Shen Yi in Hongze relied on his powerful cultivation to fiercely earn this fierce reputation.

As für the former, although the golden body described by her master deviated from her own impression, the only true Dragon Tiger Arhat bearing "Dragon-Tiger" that Ye Lan has seen to date was still Shen Yi.

"Hissss!"

She sat quietly in her chair, even more reserved than before.

But a massive wave was stirring in his heart.

Could it be that Uncle Master single-handedly killed sixteen peerless Heavenly Prides and then staged this entire play himself?

The moment this thought arose in her mind, Ye Lan was completely frozen in place.

She probably knew why the great grandmaster had summoned her.

With that thought, Ye Lan instantly adjusted her facial expression.

"..."

Golden Thunder Taoist seemed to be drooping his eyelids, but his peripheral vision never left Ye Lan’s face.

The eyesight of a Taiyin True Immortal was terrifying.

Even the slightest change could not escape his eyes.

In the moment his body trembled slightly, Golden Thunder Taoist slowly exhaled, finally confirming that the Heavenly Pill was indeed the Taixu Pill Emperor.

Under his own watch, such a peerless fierce being had emerged.

It seems, Junior Brother Mu Yang and his son will never return to Shenxu Mountain again.

"Lan’er, come with me."

Thinking of this, Golden Thunder Taoist quietly stood up.

His rare gentle call surprised the other Peak Masters and silenced their noisy discussions.

"Sigh."

Ye Lan took a deep breath, knowing she couldn’t deceive this old creature, and reluctantly stood up.

After all, in terms of cultivation and experience, she was far too inferior to him.

"Just a chat, no need to be tense."

Golden Thunder Taoist’s dry skin twitched slightly, managing to squeeze out a smile.

The Heavenly Pill... oh no, Taixu Pill Emperor joined halfway, stayed too short at Shenxu Mountain, couldn’t talk about any sense of belonging, like this time, even snatching the scriptures was not notified in advance to the mountain.

And even today, if someone were to nitpick, they could not prove to outsiders that the Taixu Pill Emperor was a disciple of Shenxu Mountain.

Counting over and over, the only one who could make this Pill Emperor feel concerned was the young girl in front of him.

Under everyone’s puzzled gaze.

Golden Thunder Taoist, with Ye Lan, floated lightly towards the towering main mountain surrounded by Eight Peaks.

Passing through the corridor, entering the Alchemy Cave, the two slowly stood in front of the Vermilion Great Gate.

"Although I don’t know what the Pill Emperor is wary of, perhaps he is still guarded against my Shenxu Mountain, but this matter is too significant, I still have to report back to my Teacher, let the Teacher divert some attention, to prevent others from harboring ill intentions against the Pill Emperor."

Golden Thunder Taoist turned his head and explained softly.

He even omitted the title of Junior Brother.

Since he intended to promote the Heavenly Pill, his position as the eldest senior brother could also be ceded if necessary.

Last time, Master instructed them to protect the life of Heavenly Pill, but this incident reveals their insignificance.

Not to mention anything else, how could Bodhi Sect not be enraged after losing so many top-tier Great Arhats?

If any Bodhisattva harbored ill will, how could they deter without the Teacher’s presence?

"..."

Ye Lan responded in silence.

After hearing this news, a hint of hope actually arose in her heart.

Even if Shenxu Ancestor was not sincere to Shen Yi before, knowing such astonishing achievements, maybe he would change his mind, from now on truly exerting the power of one lineage... perhaps even contacting other Daluo Immortal Venerables from the Three Immortals Sect to jointly protect Shen Yi?

"It’s not that I am gossiping, you need to explain this to the Pill Emperor."

Golden Thunder Taoist spoke softly, then turned around and slowly pressed his hand on the Vermilion Great Gate.

As the senior brother of Shenxu Mountain, he was the only one who knew how to awaken the Teacher.

As time passed, the energy he channeled grew more and more powerful.

At last, wisps of gray fog began to appear above the Vermilion Great Gate.

After a long time.

A pair of slightly irritated, murky eyes slowly opened amid the gray fog.

The moment she saw these eyes, Ye Lan tensed up completely, her hand hidden in her sleeve clenched tightly.

To her, this was not any kind of Teacher, but the enemy who killed her Teacher and destroyed her sect.

But thinking of the dangerous situation Shen Yi was now facing, surrounded by enemies.

She bit her lip hard, closed her reddened eyes, and forcibly suppressed the surging killing intent in her heart.