Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 858 - 592: The Second Conversation with the Hongze Immortal - Part 2

Chapter 858: Chapter 592: The Second Conversation with the Hongze Immortal - Part 2

Shen Yi had a hunch in his heart.

The answer was definite.

Otherwise, the Hongze Immortal wouldn’t have bothered with such a superfluous act; if White Rhinoceros could handle it, why hand it over to an unreliable old bug.

Perhaps it was because the White Rhinoceros Magic Treasure was under the supervision of the Immortal Court and even using it to suppress the Golden Body Dharma Identity carried the risk of detection. That’s why the other party resorted to such a tactic.

Besides, the Immortal probably wanted to gain something from the Dharma Identity.

Judging from the words the antagonist left behind.

Even though he didn’t dare to act against the Golden Body himself, he could simply let the Southern Dragon King do it, then drive the Southern Dragon King out of Hongze. Not to mention if the Immortal Court could even remember there was such a Merit Immortal, even if they did and sent someone to investigate, they wouldn’t trace it back to Hongze.

Since there was no killing, it certainly wasn’t because the Immortal was kind, but because he had other motives.

Shen Yi managed to sort out his thoughts.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze growing colder as it fell upon the waters, and a slight cruel smile lifted the corners of his lips as he murmured, "Thank you."

Just when he was worried about not having a plan to break through, the opportunity had come knocking on his door.

...

In the Dragon Cave below the Green Stone Palace in Southern Hong,

In a pitch-black abyss, a pair of radiant golden eyes suddenly lit up. As the Glazing Crown Bead flickered, blood streaks gradually spread across those eyes.

Although it was in the Dragon Cave, it hadn’t missed the significant celestial phenomenon previously.

Even though its legitimate son had betrayed itself, the Southern Dragon King’s heart couldn’t help but twitch the moment it sensed his death.

It genuinely wanted to live and was reluctant to vacate the Dragon Cave. It had carefully cultivated its heir to be the next Dragon King, intending to entrust the entire Dragon Palace to him after its passing.

Now, the heir who bore all its hopes was slain under its watch, a short distance from the palace, without even stepping out of the Southern Hong Domain.

If previously, the Southern Dragon King still had the energy to emit a long moan to intimidate both the land and water, at this moment, it merely felt drained.

Hope for a breakthrough seemed bleak; it might as well continue to scrape by, relying on the sanctuary of the Dragon Cave; its life was not in danger.

But it had lived for so many years... it gradually felt a bit tedious.

Of course, even so, it had no intention of leaving this place. At most, it planned to report the events of Southern Hong and the peculiarities concerning the Sect Master of Nanyang back to the Immortal.

However, many years ago, the Immortal used to patrol around Four Hong, but as time went by, the Immortal had long since stopped paying attention to the south.

So much so that upon seeing the Sealed Immortal Letter now, the Southern Dragon King felt somewhat alienated.

"Peach Blossom Villa..."

It slowly stood up.

The Southern Dragon King was naturally cautious and extremely fond of life.

If not necessary, given the current situation in Southern Hong, it would absolutely not step out of the Dragon Cave.

But by the Immortal’s decree, not just its Southern Dragon Palace, but even the other three Dragon Palaces would not dare to defy it.

Moreover, no one in the entire Hongze had the ability to intercept a letter from the Hongze Immortal, so it wasn’t worried about a leak giving the South Hong Seven Sons a chance to ambush it.

It somewhat reassured itself.

Or perhaps it was stimulated by the death of its heir and the humiliation upon this awakening.

The Southern Dragon King finally took a step forward, stepping out of the Dragon Cave.

It pulled out a letter from its ancient sleeve, thoroughly detailing the life of Shen Yi. Even it, a Dragon King that had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, felt a chill gathering upon reading these words.

Such a character could not be compared to Xuan Qing; merely letting him continue to live would undoubtedly earn him a place in the Immortal Register in no time.

Compared to that Merit Immortal from Southern Hong, if this legitimate Sect Master of Nanyang ascended, could the Immortals truly rest easy?

"Scoff."

Thinking of this, the Southern Dragon King revealed a ferocious smile and carefully stuffed the letter back into his sleeve.

A bunch of beasts that should have perished a hundred thousand years ago, under the protection of the Zi Family and even leveraging Fairy Zi Ling’s influence, had managed to survive until now.

Perhaps the Eastern Palace took too good care of them.

Even the death of Qin Jiaoyang and the silence of the Nanyang Sect couldn’t make these beasts realize their situation, yet they still dared to bare their teeth!

Did they really think Shen Yi was a blessing from the South Hong Seven Sons? A favor from the heavens?

Ridiculous! These people had no knowledge of the Hongze Immortal, unaware of just how petty the Heaven-sent Immortal Official could be.

Then, let it personally address the unfinished business from a hundred thousand years ago.

This time, what could the East Dragon Palace use to protect them?

...

Southern Hong, outside the Seven Sects.

Ye Jiu rubbed his eyebrow center and looked at the silent Shen Yi, who had his back turned to him, suddenly feeling somewhat awkward.

The Sect Master Shen had wholeheartedly worked for Southern Hong, braved life and death dangers, and single-handedly resolved many demon calamities. He had just returned, not only without a grand welcome but also had to face his own questioning.

One would need a very thick skin to do such a thing.

"Ye has spoken too much, I hope Sect Master Shen can be magnanimous..."

Thinking so, Ye Jiu seriously bowed, performing another courtesy.

His tone now held much more respect but also carried a hint of distance.

When he looked up again, the young man in front of him was a peerless prodigy never seen before in Hongze, an outstanding Immortal in the making, a savior of the common people in an invisible way, only he wasn’t one of the South Hong Seven Sons.

The temple of the Seven Sects is too small and too broken, even with all-out effort, it’s really hard for it to retain such a significant figure.

"..."

Hearing Ye Jiu’s words, the remaining Sect Masters looked at each other, finding it difficult to muster any comforting words.

Even the best relationships are mutual.

Sect Master Shen had helped Southern Hong so much, yet they didn’t really need each other, even to the point of shamelessness, how could they embarrass him further by continuing to place the burden of rejuvenating the South Hong Seven Sons on his shoulders?

Just then, under everyone’s gaze, Shen Yi finally turned around.

He seriously scanned Ye Jiu and spoke softly, "I do have a matter where I need Senior Ye’s help, will you do it?"

"Ah?"

Ye Jiu looked over somewhat dazedly.

But he saw Shen Yi sweep toward the distance and beckon him with a gesture.

Under the puzzled looks of the others, Ye Jiu hesitated a moment, but still followed, his heart feeling more tangled.

Sect Master Shen’s previous silence, couldn’t have been to save their faces, contemplating in that spot whether or not to let them help with some menial task, could it?

It really was... tough for Sect Master Shen.

Ye Jiu gave a wry smile, went up behind Shen Yi, ready to inquire, but saw the latter’s expression calm, his voice without much fluctuation: "Accompany me to kill the Southern Dragon King."

"Cough cough!"

The sudden statement made Ye Jiu choke.

He even thought Shen Yi was joking.

Not to mention the two of them, even if the South Hong Seven Sons were together, unless Senior Brother Qin was resurrected, how could they possibly slay that old mud eel in the Dragon Cave?

However, under Shen Yi’s gaze, Ye Jiu’s face gradually stiffened, and he realized the other party was serious.

"Are you serious?"

"What else?" Shen Yi raised his eyebrow.

This might be his only chance, and it was acquired with Qinghua, even if the Southern Dragon King would die by Ye Jiu’s hand, he could not let it go.

To ensure nothing went wrong, if this Senior Ye was willing to lend a hand, it would naturally be for the best.

"But..." Ye Jiu stood still.

"Are you coming or not?" Shen Yi interrupted his prattle.

Ye Jiu’s breathing gradually grew rapid, his eyes growing brighter, as if rust on a treasured sword was slowly falling off, revealing its sharp edge anew.

Only a Sect Master of Nanyang as bold and meticulous, daring in action like this, was worthy of wielding a blade such as himself.

"Let’s go!"

Ye Jiu nodded solemnly, then clasped his fist: "Thank you."

"Eh?"

It was Shen Yi’s turn to be puzzled. He didn’t remember promising any benefits to the other party; rather, he was asking him to risk his life, so why was he thanked?

These elders of the Alliance Sect, should they say or not, seemed like there really wasn’t a normal one among them.

But he didn’t bother with idle talk, merely nodded, "All right, wait for my message."

Saying so, Shen Yi directly took Ye Jiu toward the other Sect Masters.

Seeing the excited expression on Ye Jiu’s face, these Sect Masters were all struck with astonishment, what was going on, it was so awkward just now, and now they seemed to have made up?

Only Ji Jingxi slightly furrowed her brow, seeming to have guessed something.

She looked somewhat worriedly toward the two.

The task that could revive Senior Brother Ye’s spirits like this, recounting all of Southern Hong, seemed to be just that one.