Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

The demon's lifespan vanished like flowing water.

The demon core in Shen Yi's mouth quickly melted into vast demonic power.

The most formidable aspect of the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon was that with each improvement, it could raise the original limit of that realm.

It took more than five thousand years for the sixth transformation, and only one demon core from the White Deer was needed to succeed.

In comparison, the cultivation within the Azure-faced Lion's demon core was several times more vigorous than that of the White Deer; yet, according to the prompt on the panel, one was far from enough.

[In the 3200th year, you successfully tamed the Azure-faced Lion's demonic power and skillfully swallowed the second demon core...]

With the robust physique from after the sixth transformation as a foundation, the absorption efficiency multiplied several times over!

Soon, the second lion demon core was also fully digested.

Shen Yi looked at the panel which still indicated no breakthrough and hesitated for a moment before taking out the inner core of the White Jade Rabbit Demon and putting it into his mouth as well.

Two against one, I should not lose, right?

He was more eager for the Azure-faced Lion's Divine Skills of Yin Wind than the Rabbit Demon's illusion technique.

At this moment, the terrifying Immortal Demon, formed by the lifelong cultivation of three Embrace Pill Realm Demon Monarchs, was gradually taking shape.

Three newly-born demon consciousnesses, driven by instinct, were frantically struggling to the death!

[In the 7900th year, the majestic Giant Lion raised its head high, and the grimace of the Azure-faced Lion with terrifying fangs was daunting. It made no sound, but merely sweeping its august gaze over the surrounding six Immortal Demons was enough to declare ownership of this body.]

[Transformed into an Immortal Lion, the Azure-faced creature with fangs that reach to the netherworld, Yin Wind and deathly rain wreak havoc upon the heavens, understanding fate, recognizing Yin and Yang, swallowing with a giant maw that severs life and death, storms and rains ravage cities, destroying all lost souls.]

Shen Yi closed his eyes, his body now containing a powerful Immortal Demon.

Feeling the other presence's dominant aura that surveyed all around, he felt somewhat moved.

Fortunately, he still had a sufficient lifespan as a demon.

He decided to push on with the deductions.

[In the 829th year, you eradicate the consciousness of the Immortal Lion with a will of death, completely taking this power as your own.]

[Remaining demon lifespan: 9166 years]

The diligently saved demon cores were used up in an instant, and half of the lifespan as a demon was consumed as well.

In return, there was a seemingly inexhaustible mighty strength within his body, like a vast and mighty river.

Shen Yi slightly clenched his fist; indeed, it was the genuine changes brought about by the Body Refining Method that gave him an even greater sense of security.

"I still need to hurry a bit more."

He picked up the two Giant Lion corpses and once again employed the Xiaoyao Riding the Wind Technique.

The reason he hurried to Tingyang County was straightforward; his breakthrough to the Embrace Pill Realm was still unknown to the demons' side.

This was an extremely precious opportunity.

Should the news spread, they would not be fools; if they didn't set up an ambush for him, they would at least gather together to prevent their demon cores from being unwittingly picked.

Their most likely direction for seeking shelter would undoubtedly be the Howling Moon Demon King.

Therefore, of course he should kill as many of the Demon Monarchs as he could before the group of them reacted.

…

Tingyang County, Yong'an City.

In a room behind the Demon-suppression Bureau Office, Lin Baiwei silently rolled up her sleeves, waiting for Aunt Xiao to change her dressings.

"I really don't know what you're in such a hurry for."

Looking at the deep gash on her arm that took up nearly half of the skin and flesh, Xiao Qiangwei sighed: "Your senior brother just got a day's rest, and you didn't even talk to him."

In the courtyard, You Longtao held a teacup in his hands, his gaze fixed on the horizon.

He hadn't enjoyed such tranquility in many years.

Even if it was only temporary.

Yet, the thought of Brother Shen currently being in the demon-occupied lands, full of danger, inexplicably filled his heart with a sense of guilt.

Perhaps he could only truly relax once Tingyang County was completely settled.

A moment later, he set down the teacup: "Aunt Xiao, I'm going to trouble you to look after her for a while."

"Planning to leave again?"

Xiao Qiangwei looked at him helplessly: "I can't keep her in check."

"Just sitting idle, I always feel restless at heart," said You Longtao with a sigh, without mentioning Shen Yi. He knew how much pressure Lin Baiwei, his junior sister, was under. The feeling of complete helplessness was something he had experienced countless times already.

Just then, a rich scent of blood spilled into the courtyard.

All three of them showed a slight change in expression.

The next moment, two gigantic Azure-faced Lions dropped from the sky!

But just as they were about to hit the ground, the young man caught them casually.

"..." You Longtao watched, eyes wide, as Shen Yi threw the two Demon Kings at the doorstep, then slightly bowed to him before stepping into the house.

"What's the matter, just tell me," he said.

Shen Yi sat down in front of the two women and poured himself a cup of tea without invitation.

Xiao Qiangwei opened her mouth, her expression numb as she glanced at the demon corpses outside, then back at the sky, which had just begun to darken.

"I..."

Lin Baiwei looked up blankly, her mind a mess like a lump of paste.

So the reason he didn't leave a message before he left was that there was no need.

He planned to return before nightfall?

Three Embrace Pill Realm Demon Monarchs had died in Tingyang County in one day?!

"Brother Shen, this..."

You Longtao squatted at the courtyard gate, absently tugging at the mane of one of the lions with his palm.

He simply couldn't understand.

Why would the two Demon Monarchs, who had stood against him for so many years, appear before him in this manner?

"What should I do now?"

You Longtao pondered for a long time before standing up and looking towards the young man inside the house.

"..."

Shen Yi realized that the other party was genuinely asking for advice.

A Demon-suppression Great General was asking him what he should do?

"Garrison Tingyang County?" said Shen Yi uncertainly.

You Longtao let his hands hang down, shifting his gaze to the demon corpses on the ground, and said in confusion, "But whom do I guard?"

At his words, a trace of confusion also crossed Shen Yi's eyes.

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Did someone really need to teach him how to slack off at work?

"Huh." You Longtao realized his gaffe and cracked a wry smile, lightly rubbing the tip of his brow.

The heavy burden he had carried for many years had suddenly been lifted, but instead of feeling relieved, he was confused.

Everything had happened too quickly, without giving people time to react.

"You two chat, I'm going to take a walk," he said.

He stepped towards the gate and onto the quiet streets, his pace quickly becoming more brisk.

"Hm?"

Shen Yi turned his gaze back to Lin Baiwei.

"I, I..."

Lin Baiwei bit her lip hard. In less time than it took for half a day to pass, he had been able to slay two Embrace Pill Realm Demon Kings. Compared to that, it seemed like there was nothing she had to say that was worth wasting his entire night.

She took out an exquisite silver bell and carefully set it on the table.

What Lin Baiwei wanted to say was actually quite simple: she was working very hard to catch up to the young man's footsteps, and she also wanted him to be a part of her happiness.

Shen Yi looked at the silver bell on the table and pondered for a moment.

From his waist, he took out a drop of the Azure-faced Lion's essence blood and casually put it into her bell.

The life of an Initial Realm Fox Demon had once been traded for two Jade Liquid Boundary secret techniques, which had accompanied him in slaying the Crocodile Dragon and vanquishing the beasts, all the way to the Condensation Elixir Realm.

Now that he finally had the capacity to spare, he could return the favor he owed.