Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 702 - 534: Observing Guan Mountain Again, The Arrogant Dao Imperial Sect (Maintaining Full Attendance)_2

Chapter 702: Chapter 534: Observing Guan Mountain Again, The Arrogant Dao Imperial Sect (Maintaining Full Attendance)_2

Under that identical aura, even their facial features seemed to bear a resemblance.

"Has Daoist Shen gone missing these past few days to look for his daughter?"

"Thank you for your troubles, Elder."

Shen Yi didn’t exchange many courtesies. Although he found it strange that Yan Chongzhang wasn’t the one who came, he didn’t question further. He nodded slightly in response, then cupped his hands in thanks.

Seeing this, Yang Yunheng was stunned for a moment, and then he shook his head with a wry smile.

Comparing people can prove fatal, comparing goods can see them thrown away.

Both born of noble origins and with astonishing talent—one eager to flaunt the "Infinite Dao Emperor Sect" name on his face, while the other, so long as not offended, gives off the impression of a modest gentleman.

What a pity, for it is no longer the era of Southern Hong.

"Daoist Shen, our sect’s Daozi is currently entangled in trivial matters and really can’t spare the time to greet you. I hope you can understand, please, this way."

Yang Yunheng’s voice carried a warmer sincerity, knowing that making a connection with such a young prodigy would be utterly beneficial for Ban Shan Sect, without any downsides.

Shen Yi didn’t dally and immediately followed the other party toward the distant towering pillar.

As they drew closer, his anticipation for the secret treasures hidden within Nameless Mountain grew ever stronger.

If the Shen Yue Art was already this formidable, what terrifying efficacy would the subsequent cultivation techniques possess? If it really were Immortal Laws, then his trip to Western Hong would not have been in vain.

"Daoist Shen, please, this way."

Yang Yunheng did not lead Shen Yi toward the original site of the massive palm print, but into Ban Shan Sect from another secluded place.

He had wanted to explain that there was no intention of neglect, but it seemed that Daoist Shen had already anticipated this and even intentionally restrained some of his aura.

"I really can’t afford to offend."

Yang Yunheng pursed his lips and offered the youth an awkwardly sympathetic smile.

"Understood, I will make it quick."

Shen Yi nodded, knowing that having offended the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Palace, any sane person wouldn’t dare to interact with him openly.

He cast his gaze toward the low hill in front of him.

Then he sat cross-legged, decisively immersing his Divine Soul into it.

"If the young lady needs anything, just let me know," said Yang Yunheng, trying to make his aged face appear kinder.

"Thank you, but I don’t need anything," replied An Yi, standing behind Shen Yi with her hands folded. Her response was polite, but her young voice carried a note of detachment. After speaking, she returned her gaze to Shen Yi’s back.

They really do look alike... Yang Yunheng became even more convinced of his earlier guess.

Then he turned and walked toward the mountain path, dismissing those around him, as he stood guard there with a solemn expression.

"..."

An Yi watched Shen Yi in silence. To her, waiting was a perfectly normal affair.

She barely noticed the passage of time.

After an indeterminable period, the young man’s pale face furrowed at the brow, and large beads of sweat began to form and seep out.

His entire being also exuded a hint of desolation.

Seeing this, An Yi instinctively looked up, her moist pupils shimmering uncertainly.

It was this familiar feeling that had struck her at first sight.

The minute changes on Shen Yi’s face and the emotions contained within were all things she had personally experienced once before.

Not knowing what the other party was doing, An Yi dared not interrupt lightly, only aware that he might be suffering just as she had.

After a slight hesitation, she took a step forward, bent down slightly, and gently wiped the sweat from the young man’s forehead with her sleeve before stepping back into place.

...

Inside the main hall of Ban Shan Sect.

Yan Chongzhang sat in the main seat with a somewhat ugly expression, glancing at Pan Boyang beside him. Deprived of the River and Mountains Scroll to complement his image, this person just seemed to be a somewhat arrogant young cultivator with a not so deep voice that even sounded slightly sharp.

"Daoist Pan, aren’t you overstepping?"

Yan Chongzhang withdrew his gaze and surveyed the Great Elders seated to his left and right: "Are you here as a guest, or are you here to lecture us?"

"Overstepping?"

Pan Boyang dabbed his lifeless lips with a handkerchief and chuckled: "The last time near your Ban Shan Sect, I suffered no small injury. The fact that I can sit here peacefully, without calling on my sect’s elders to seek justice, is already giving a lot of face to Ban Shan Sect."

"You should know, my master is the Sect Master of the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Palace."

He is the Sect Master of the ninth sub-sect... Yan Chongzhang silently griped in his heart, but maintained his composure: "Seeking justice? That’s quite confusing to hear. I don’t recall when Ban Shan Sect ever offended your esteemed sect. If we’re being serious, I on behalf of your sect located two demon prodigies, and it seems you have yet to offer the reward."

"Reward... huh."

Pan Boyang suddenly snorted coldly, his eyes glaring frostily at Yan Chongzhang: "I’m not afraid to tell you why the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Palace is looking for these demon prodigies."

"It’s well known, our Brother Xue recently ascended to the Sect Master’s position, taking charge of the second treasure site. Even if you come from such a barren land as Western Hong, you must have heard his reputation, right?"

"I have heard of Elder Xue Yan, who once held the first place on the Daoist Soldier Record. His venerable name is indeed known to Chongzhang," Yan Chongzhang slightly raised his palm, saluting towards the void.

The reason for saying ’once’ was not because others had surpassed him, but because he had achieved Union Dao, thus his name was omitted from the Daoist Soldier Record.

"Glad to hear it."

Pan Boyang leaned back in his chair and said indifferently: "Xue’s younger brother is also an exceptional genius who has attained Return to Void. Unfortunately, due to his Great Demon bloodline, he is ineligible to cultivate at the Immeasurable Dao Imperial Palace."