Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons-Chapter 1287 - 767: A Tall One to Withstand When the Sky Falls Down_2
Chapter 1287: Chapter 767: A Tall One to Withstand When the Sky Falls Down_2
"He actually thought the Three Immortals Sect wouldn’t dare to kill anyone."
Hao Ming Zhenren sneered coldly: "Rest assured, You Yao is definitely after his life this time. This boy, relying on past favors, truly believes that the worthless life of his Insect Demon master can always protect him." freeweɓnovel.cѳm
Qingguang Cave truly owes the Divine Void Lineage, but this is simply reclaiming their rightful place. After all, that place originally belonged to Shu Yu. Even if something untoward happens, it can be explained as not being You Yao’s intention, just that the boy is too stubborn.
"Just wait and see."
With that, Hao Ming Zhenren closed his eyes.
A man’s greed and ambition, like a snake swallowing an elephant, eventually lead to his own demise.
...
Kaiyuan Prefecture, Heavenly Tower Mountain.
Even though he had already mastered the entire Kaiyuan Prefecture, Shen Yi still preferred to stay here.
But what he did not expect was that, not long after sending away You Yao, another formidable cultivator arrived.
"Have you gotten used to living in the North Continent?"
The visitor, appearing middle-aged with graying temples, looked quite familiar with the surroundings of Kaiyuan Prefecture. He slowly retracted his gaze and looked at Shen Yi: "I heard you don’t have a master yet. If you are willing, you can call me Senior Brother Qi Xian."
"..."
Shen Yi glanced up slightly. There was no such thing as a free lunch.
"My grandmaster, Emperor Dongji, is one of the Five Emperors of Heaven and Earth. Though residing in the Immortal Court, he, like the Sanqing Sect Leader, belongs to our sect. If you join my lineage, it wouldn’t be overstepping."
Qi Xian, with a smile, asked, "What do you think? Care to consider?"
Among the three renowned Heavenly Pride of the North Continent, the other two were backed by Sect Hierarchs, while he was supported by an Emperor, making him somewhat weaker.
Therefore, he had to be more patient in his actions.
"Speak plainly." Shen Yi shifted his gaze to the cliff below.
"You become my junior brother, and I will take care of Kaiyuan Prefecture for you. It’s that simple."
Qi Xian lightly stroked the beam of the Immortal Temple and said calmly, "Without a big tree for shade, this flimsy structure will collapse with the slightest breeze."
"I prefer to watch over it myself."
Without any hesitation, Shen Yi declined courteously.
Qi Xian wasn’t surprised. A cultivator who could silently take control of an entire prefecture, even if his cultivation was low, could not be without ability and ambition.
He raised his index finger and said, "Assist me, and after the calamity, you’ll get a ten percent share."
Even if he stopped expanding his territory as of today and guarded only five large prefectures, the other party would still gain at least half of Kaiyuan Prefecture. That was already a considerable favor.
"Don’t attempt to bargain with me."
Qi Xian gently reminded, "After all, your life is part of the deal."
"If you shake your head, I will leave without lingering."
With that, he withdrew his hand, placing it behind his back, looking confidently at Shen Yi.
Anyone with common sense would know that his personal visit was the opponent’s last lifeline.
"That’s good, please leave."
However, Shen Yi’s calm reply left Qi Xian momentarily stunned, the smile on his face quickly fading.
He saw the other party’s hand extended slightly in a clear gesture of dismissal.
Qi Xian slowly furrowed his brow, silent for a long while, then relaxed with a note of regret.
He had wasted so many words on an idiot.
He lightly slapped the beam and sighed, "Then you shall die."
His regret wasn’t for the young man before him; he just felt it was a shame for You Yao to benefit from it.
As he spoke, his figure dissipated.
"..."
Once again, atop Heavenly Tower Mountain, only a solitary figure remained. As the sun set over the West Mountain, the vibrant clouds turned dim and darkened into suffocating blackness, engulfing the sky like a tide.
Lights gradually lit up within Kaiyuan Prefecture.
Recent good days had given the once destitute refugees time to take interest in other activities. Even simple door-to-door chats helped them regain a semblance of humanity instead of being mere livestock.
As the saying goes, when the sky falls, there are taller people to hold it up.
At this moment, in Kaiyuan Prefecture, Shen Yi stood with his hands by his sides under the dark night sky.
The firelight reflected in his deep eyes.
He took a deep breath, smelling the familiar scent of demons in the air. This scent gathered the light in his pupils into a flickering flame, carrying the heat to cleanse all impurities of the world.
Shen Yi lowered his head, looking at the token sent back by Shenxu Ancestor in his palm.
He casually placed it into his finger ring.
It’s still early, and whether he can withstand it, only time would tell.
"Take action."
As soon as those terse words were spoken, figures like wads of meat quickly surged into the night.
...
"I haven’t seen such a place before."
A great demon in talisman armor slowly stepped into Kaiyuan Prefecture. It looked forward with a hint of surprise, but only for a moment, before twisting its neck to stretch and readying to reveal its terrifying form.
"Tricks like these, vying for incense, are worthless."
However, just as it scoffed, its eyes suddenly narrowed before its arms could lower.
A lump of rotten flesh had crashed three feet in front of it.
"What the hell is this!"
Instinctively punching, its fist, however, was suddenly met by antennae that had emerged from the mass of flesh, heavily striking its house armor.
What seemed like a comical scene left the great demon unable to laugh, as the vast force like the sea invaded its entire body through the armor, lighting up the runes on the armor and reducing the force by ninety percent.
But the demon still felt as if its insides were churning, causing it to spit out a mouthful of blood.
Even more terrifying, the residual force remained unabated, with numerous antennae emerging from the rotten flesh.
"Wait..."
Amidst its cry, the antennae fell furiously like a storm.
The continuous strikes shattered the talisman armor inch by inch.
The great demon crossed its arms, protecting its vital points, its ferocious face now filled with fear as the surging force ripped through its demon body.
This horrifying strength was beyond its recognition, forcing it to shriek, "Under whose command do you come!"
The Southern Emperor said nothing. Two antennae pierced through, decisively smashing the demon’s head.
Then it leapt forward, heading to the next location.
With Shenxu Ancestor directing it, the vast Kaiyuan Prefecture offered no seclusion for these night-raiding demons.
Bang!
It descended from the sky, crushing a demon that had just transformed.
The same scenario as before played out.
Crude and forceful shattering of the opponent’s talisman armor, followed by a massacre.
Until a hoof suddenly struck it hard.
Unprepared, the Southern Emperor tumbled, transforming mid-air into a towering indigo figure, becoming a mountainous meat mass that blocked out the sky.
"So you are his reliance?"
From the shadows, a figure in a yellow cloth shirt stepped out, keenly observing the meat mountain in the sky.
The knife scar on White Deer’s face twitched slightly, indicating his excitement.
The more significant the opponent’s background, the greater his merit.
This meat mountain, likely from the south.
White Deer extended his hand, slowly clenching his fingers, his eyes showing a cruel glint: "With you, it’s almost enough."
Learning this news, his brother would surely be thrilled.
Both seasoned in the Ninety-nine Changes, the Southern Emperor and White Deer had an initial clash, revealing the former’s immediate disadvantage.
Despite hovering in the sky, there was not the slightest hint of fear on his face, and he even smiled: "You’ve got it wrong."
"Hmm?" White Deer raised an eyebrow.
"He’s my reliance." The Southern Emperor looked behind White Deer.
White Deer turned back indifferently, following his gaze.
Not far away, a young man in a white robe stood quietly among a colossal fissure, with thick gray fog seeping out, exuding an inescapable aura of death.
Under White Deer’s gaze, Shen Yi lightly waved his hand:
"Come."
