Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1174 - 718: Regarding the Old Man in Seclusion Healing His Wounds, Discovering Being "Sidelined"_2

Chapter 1174: Chapter 718: Regarding the Old Man in Seclusion Healing His Wounds, Discovering Being "Sidelined"_2

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But Feng Xi and Yang Mingli are different. These two are Generals of Southern Defense, responsible for the entire Great Nan Continent. Unlike those idle Wild Cultivators who have plenty of time to slowly progress, even a tiny bit of advancement cannot be ignored. Otherwise, if any unforeseen events occur, the ones to suffer will be the common people.

In other words, their path is severed for the sake of the citizens of the Divine Dynasty.

Upon hearing these words, Yang Mingli’s face turned pale, then flushed red in the next moment. Under his intense emotional turmoil, the surrounding nature’s spiritual energy instantly fell into frenzy.

"Enough!"

Though Feng Xi was also hurt by the words, she still suppressed the discomfort in her heart upon seeing such internal strife and stood out to reprimand loudly.

However, at this moment, both Generals of Southern Defense were already enraged, beyond what a single word could calm them.

"..."

Yan Lanting stood still with his hands down. The already disturbed nature’s spiritual energy began to faintly burst with explosive sounds.

The confrontation between Daluo Immortal Venerables, just the aura spilling over, was enough to suffocate the surrounding Titled Generals.

As a senseless battle seemed about to erupt, the others no longer had the mind to persuade, each summoning their Tribulation Power, planning to retreat first.

At this moment, a slightly puzzled voice came from outside the courtyard.

"What’s going on here?"

Shen Yi stood quietly outside the courtyard, looking at his own residence in confusion.

In the small courtyard, nearly all the colleagues of the Great Nan Continent Demon Hunting Bureau were gathered.

"Where have you been?"

Feng Xi, after a brief moment of shock, finally felt a sense of relief.

As long as the person is fine.

As for the two old men, let them fight as they please. It would be best if one of them gets beaten to death to vent some anger!

Day in and day out, they neglect their duties, only knowing how to quarrel, so noisy one could die!

"I ran into some things on the road, got held up for a bit."

Shen Yi did not elaborate, given that the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva was not like the True Scripture. The other party hadn’t overtly threatened the Divine Dynasty, so it might not even yield any merit... Moreover, the Divine Dynasty was not likely to cough up much for it, affecting future plans instead.

"..."

Hearing this, Yan Lanting was silent for a moment, realizing he misunderstood Yang Mingli, he awkwardly released the finger technique.

But for a moment, he couldn’t muster up the face to apologize.

He casually glanced across from him, and in the next moment, there was a hint of surprise in Yan Lanting’s eyes.

To see that Yang was already withdrawing his aura, sitting back on the stone bench with eyes closed, as if nothing had happened.

When did this old fellow become so agreeable?

As the tense atmosphere suddenly eased, though the other Titled Generals found it somewhat unbelievable, they quickly smoothed things over.

"Is the matter resolved? Do you need our help?" Feng Xi looked towards Shen Yi.

"It’s alright." Shen Yi lightly nodded. Although the risk was great, the outcome was good. The two chains on his body were finally removed, and the gains were considerable.

"That’s for the best."

Seeing this, Feng Xi redirected her gaze to the crowd: "Just as you are all here, I didn’t have time to talk properly since coming back, so why not take this opportunity to share your thoughts."

Although taking the salary of the Food God and working for the Divine Dynasty is only right.

But this time the situation is somewhat different.

The actions of the Human Emperor could be described as deceit... After all, guarding the Divine Dynasty and rebelling against the Immortal Court are completely different concepts.

To put it bluntly, this group of people who joined the Demon Slayer Bureau are more or less entangled with some troubles.

But as long as their strength is sufficient, there will always be a time when troubles can be resolved, which can be considered a ray of hope.

However, the Immortal Court above the sky has stood over all beings since the beginning of heaven and earth.

Neither the cultivators nor the common people perhaps ever thought that if the sky had no Immortal Court, what would the world be like.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the Titled Generals who still wore smiles suddenly fell silent.

Some lowered their eyes and silently took out Iron Tokens from their bodies.

Though they weren’t like the Demon Slaying Order of the General of Southern Defense, which was like a golden jade.

But on that metallic token, there were also wisps of yellow mist lingering, and most strikingly, the "Immortal" character which had quietly mended itself.

Slaying Demons has become Slaying Immortals.

And it’s not just any Immortal family, but the vast Immortal Court.

From henceforth, it’s real defiance against the heavens.

The True Gods born with the beginning of heaven and earth, to guard the order of the world, meanwhile the Human Emperor’s actions are no less than the greatest Evil in the world.

Is there really a need to follow a mad emperor?

Don’t be deceived by the fact that all these Titled Generals are here, in fact, many of those Demon Slayers have already quietly disappeared. The Demon Slayer Officers only reported it, without any substantial pursuit, obviously consenting to these matters.

If the people in the courtyard don’t care, the next batch to "disappear" might be the Demon Slayer Officers.

In other continents, it surely would have been a ruthless execution to warn others.

But the Great Nan Continent is different, the recent peace has not pressured the Demon Slayer Bureau to that extent, allowing a bit of choice for those below.

"In any case, I am used to living here, I can’t just watch the Southern Continent being invaded by Evil."

To everyone’s surprise, the first to speak was the one known for being slick, Wushan.

To see this burly, rough man gently rubbing his Iron Token, then softly hanging it on his waist.

After encountering the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva last time, Wushan’s life was almost forfeit, every extra day living is a bonus. Being able to follow General Nanyang in doing things always makes one feel more at ease.

After hanging up his token, he looked up and smiled at Shen Yi.

"..."

Taking this scene into account, Yan Lanting raised an eyebrow.

If he remembers correctly, this fat man who was forcibly transferred here by him had been quite disgruntled, even directly cursing with a Jade Slip.

Even though he was saved by Nanyang last time, easing his discontent, after such a life-and-death experience, with his inherently cautious character, one shouldn’t become more and more courageous, right?

What’s with this look of sworn allegiance?

Moreover, the object of loyalty doesn’t seem to be himself, the General of Southern Defense.

"There’s some reason to it."

As Wushan spoke up, a few other Titled Generals after pondering for a long time, finally gave a helpless smile.

No matter what motive they joined the Demon Slayer Bureau, after guarding the twenty-seven Prefectures for so many years.

Now with nature clearly eyeing Shen Zhou for invasion, the thought is apparent.

Even if they left this place, could they really be as indifferent as an ancient well, retreat into deep mountains, hidden from the world, watching the mortal lands overrun with corpses?

If they were truly such ruthless and unattached individuals, they wouldn’t have chosen to join in the first place.

As one Titled General after another hung up their tokens, no longer hiding in the shadows as before, but instead openly revealing their identity as Messenger Soldiers of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Feng Xi smiled gently, gazing sideways at Yang Mingli in the distance.

"What are you looking at me for."

Yang Mingli lifted his eyelids a bit and said casually: "What instructions does General Nanyang have?"

The fact that the other party could receive information about the three Great Demon attacks on Songfeng Prefecture ahead of time and could leave the Divine Dynasty before anyone realized to intercept the True Scripture.

All of this shows that, setting aside strength, whether it’s the information channels or judgment abilities, General Nanyang’s grip on the whole situation has long surpassed that of this group of old-timers.

He does not know, though, how much shock this statement brought to Yan Lanting.

"..."

Mr. Yan sat seemingly calm, but in reality, the hands on his knees were grasping tightly.

Back then, this old fellow insisted on holding the reins tightly, worrying if anyone else would oppose.

But now, it seems, he has easily passed on this power to a junior, letting them make the decisions.

Could it be out of anger?

Thinking of this, Yan Lanting silently looked to others.

But he saw that nearly all his colleagues, including Feng Xi, were earnestly looking at Shen Yi, truly waiting for his instruction?!

He pinched his brow forcefully, masking his inner turmoil.

Just how long was he in closed cultivation, for the Great Nan Continent to have changed so?

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