Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 927 - 619: Seven Days of Time, This Old Man Returns to Hongze’s Bright and Sunny Skies_2

Chapter 927: Chapter 619: Seven Days of Time, This Old Man Returns to Hongze’s Bright and Sunny Skies_2

Clad in a billowing azure robe, he slowly stepped into the Ban Shan Sect.

All six Sect Leaders from Southern Hong ceased what they were doing and stood up in unison, even the proudest, Ye Jiu, bore a face of deep respect and earnestly bowed with hands clasped.

"We meet Senior Perfected Zi Xuan."

Even as Nanyang fell and the Seven Sects were trapped in the borderlands, they had never harbored resentment for the aged Purple-Bearded White Dragon.

Everyone was well aware that the other party had done his utmost within his capabilities and had always been concerned for the well-being of the Seven Sects. He even went as far as to invoke Fairy Zi Ling’s name to intimidate the Immortals, an act which, for Perfected Zi Xuan, was a tremendous humiliation.

The middle-aged man looked affectionately at these individuals. Though among them were powerful beings of the Heaven Realm, Sect Leaders securing precious grounds, they appeared as but a group of children yet to mature in his eyes.

He nodded slightly and approached the reclining chair, lightly pressing down on Shen Yi who was attempting to rise.

Under the slightly coarse palm, Shen Yi felt completely immobilized, not maliciously suppressed, but rather soothed by ripples of warmth that eased his fatigue and injuries.

"My great meritorious official of Hongze can speak to anyone while lying down, including this old fellow."

Perfected Zi Xuan said with a jesting smile, immediately easing the slight awkwardness within the hearts of the Sect Leaders of Southern Hong, bringing smiles to their faces.

He casually pulled over a stone stool and sat down next to Shen Yi.

"I won’t ask you how you managed it."

"But I know that on this path, you must have suffered greatly."

He extended a finger gently to Shen Yi’s forehead.

"Hmm?"

Shen Yi was still earnestly contemplating how to bridge the gap between himself and the Dao Realm, wondering if deploying the Greedy Wolf Star Map could free him from the East Dragon King’s constraints when suddenly, his mind began to dissipate, plunging into an unprecedented tranquility.

His brow furrowed tightly, instinctively wanting to resist.

Even beginning, reflexively, to summon the power of Southern Hong.

But he saw that the East Dragon King had already withdrawn his finger, looking back at him with a complex expression.

Though he had once traveled through the lands of the gods, Perfected Zi Xuan had never seen someone who resisted relaxation so much, as if a certain tension in their heart had to remain taut at all times, for any laxness would plunge them into a situation with no return.

"Sorry, I’m not too used to it."

Shen Yi offered a forced smile and sat up from the reclining chair nonetheless.

"It’s fine, just lie down for a few more days, and you’ll be well."

Perfected Zi Xuan shook his head guiltily, and without waiting for a question, changed the subject: "Do you know what the land beyond Hongze in the rest of the divine lands looks like?"

"..."

Shen Yi was waiting here to understand the Immortals better to facilitate his future actions.

But he never expected to encounter such an East Dragon King.

It seemed that the other party was deliberately avoiding discussing matters related to the Hongze Immortal, and was striving to create a peaceful atmosphere.

Well then, if he didn’t wish to speak, Shen Yi wouldn’t press the matter.

From what had been said, it seemed that the East Dragon Palace must have already sent up their petition.

Even if it couldn’t succeed, causing even a slight trouble for the Immortals would create an opportunity for him to set foot in Northern Hong and gather the remaining Demon Lifespans.

But to let the other party turn a blind eye while he stole immortal power was a matter that still required careful negotiation.

After all... from that brief contact just now,

Shen Yi was clear that attempting to seize power by force, even employing all his assets, held an incredibly slim chance of success.

"What is it like?" He glanced sidelong.

Somehow, even though it was their first meeting, Shen Yi didn’t have an acute stress response as he had to other powerful beings he encountered before.

"Below there is a Human Emperor presiding over the Imperial Court, controlling temples and Divine Shrines, Sect doctrinal transmissions. If you achieve the Dao Realm, you might also try your hand there – conducting ceremonies for rain and disaster relief, and partake in the offerings to the court; it’s just that Hongze is too obscure, with no significant legacy or mentorship, so perhaps it will be down to your own abilities."

Speaking of the divine lands, the West Dragon King evidently became more enthusiastic, and even pointed upwards.

"Of course, a better place to be is the Immortal Court. There are many ways to ascend, such as recommendation by the Imperial Court, have a senior from your Sect serving above, or perhaps when Immortal Officials come down to attend to matters, they take a fancy to you and bring you back to Heaven with them."

"If you ascend to Heaven, that’s no small matter."

The West Dragon King was all smiles, as if he had already seen Shen Yi ascend to the Heavenly Gate, or perhaps he saw the shadow of his former son-in-law in Shen Yi, "Are you aware, our Immortal here held the rank of a seventh rank official in the heavens, wielded the White Rhinoceros Official Seal, and was thus able to take charge of Hongze, becoming akin to your parents."

"If you could achieve the rank of a fifth-rank immortal official and obtain the Taiyi Dao Fruit, you need not even bow to the Human Emperor when descending to the Mortal Realm."

"..."

Shen Yi originally just wanted to respond perfunctorily, since his life was still in danger, where did he have the mind to consider other matters.

Even the prosperity outside had nothing to do with him.

But as he listened, he became somewhat interested; do celestial beings really need to bow when meeting the emperors of the Mortal Realm?

He sat up straight with a hint of curiosity, "When Fairy Zi Ling ascended, for which rank of Immortal Official was she working?"

Upon these words, the room fell into silence.

Even Ye Jiu, who was the least inclined to speculate on worldly wisdom, twitched his eyelids.

You might say that Sect Master Shen lacks understanding, yet he knew to replace "mount" with "working for."

But if you say he understands manners, he always seems to bring up what shouldn’t be mentioned.

Perfected Zi Xuan’s smiling face slowly faded, and his mood seemed to drop, taking a while before saying, "She was working for the superior of Hongze Immortal, the Mighty Great General Qingluan, who also demoted Hongze Immortal to this place. It is said he is an upright Immortal General who cannot tolerate any speck of dust in his eyes."

"Enough, let’s not talk about that."

"I only believe that evildoers eventually meet their karma, and those who climb up by stepping on others will inevitably fall one day."

The attendees remained silent still.

Almost everyone could hear the implication in those words, referring to the East Dragon King’s daughter who had transformed into a phoenix upon reaching the treetop.

"You will definitely find a way out of Hongze. I have two somewhat presumptuous requests."

"When that time comes,"

"Could you... also take Xuan Qing to have a look?" The middle-aged man’s face showed a hint of embarrassment, hard to imagine for a Dragon King who had lived so many years.

Shen Yi did not keep the East Dragon King waiting for too long.

He stood up, shaking his head, "No need for further words, senior. Senior Xuanqing has assisted me a lot; Shen Yi dares not forget."

This was a request he could agree to, and it didn’t need the East Dragon King to mention it at all. The reason he stood up was that he guessed what the other party might say next.

"..."

Upon hearing that spontaneous address of "Senior Xuanqing," Perfected Zi Xuan looked at Shen Yi profoundly.

Initially wanting the other to rest a few more days, he did not continue to speak.

Anyone grateful and willing to repay kindness, how could they forget the grievance of Nanyang, how could they forget the torment of Xuan Qing for a hundred thousand years.

"Sometimes, revenge isn’t something to be hurried. By stepping out, upon seeing a greater world, you will realize that there are so many ways. If you hold a prominent position in the Imperial Court, or if your celestial rank is as high as Taiyi in the heavens, settling this matter is actually just a matter of a few words."

Perfected Zi Xuan stood up, patted Shen Yi’s back, and smiled, "My path is not lonely... You have already done very well, far surpassing us old fellows. Be careful not to work yourself to exhaustion."

"I shall take my leave first."

With these words, a figure in a green robe slowly faded away within Ban Shan Sect.

"Sigh."

Shen Yi silently stared at where the other had stood, suddenly exhaling a long breath, finally comprehending that the East Dragon King would never simply watch him slay an immortal.

To be precise, the other did not want him to bear any stigma and wished him to leave Hongze with a clear name.

The theft of immortal power, then, was even less worth mentioning, not even worth bringing up.

The old fellow is truly stubborn... but also truly kind-hearted.

Perhaps it’s truly a problem with my own character.

A rare trace of helplessness flitted through Shen Yi’s eyes; even with such a kind old man, he found it difficult to put all his hopes on the other.

Forget it, for now, I’ll gather the Demon Lifespan Years.

Nanyang’s white robe fluttering lightly, Shen Yi’s eyes returned to calm, and under his command, the Great Demon Suppressing Stone and many Hall Masters began to harvest the lives of the remnants of Western Dragon Palace even more swiftly.

After settling the matter of Hongze, it wouldn’t be too late to deal with this old friend.

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