Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Outside the Thousand Demon Cave.

A flower-patterned python coiled on a sturdy tree, its tongue flicking, watched its surroundings with alert, pitch-black eyes.

In an instant.

A majestic figure descended from the sky, seizing it by the scruff and slamming it fiercely onto the ground.

"Who?!"

The python was a Demon King with a robust aura, but under those sharp lion claws, it had no chance to even move.

Upon seeing clearly who had arrived, it quickly ceased struggling and said with a shiver of fear, "Lion Emperor? You're still alive!"

It had spread all over the Thousand Demon Cave that the White Swan Demon Emperor led two Great Demon Emperors to handle affairs in the outside world, and upon arriving at Great Qian, they were blocked by Nie Jun. Their fate was uncertain.

Although the figure before it was in a miserable state, covered in lightning scars, it was indeed alive and had returned!

"The information on the Great Horned and White Horse, I require it now."

Shen Yi coldly glared, eyes filled with murderous intent, "Where are those two beasts now?"

Hearing the words devoid of any awe, the python dared not show the slightest disagreement. This was a quarrel between Great Demon Emperors, not something it could get involved in: "The Great Horned Demon Emperor has long returned to the Thousand Demon Cave as for the White Swan Demon Emperor... I will urge them to investigate thoroughly at once! I guarantee I will report back to the Lion Emperor with utmost speed!"

However, it could understand the lion's fury.

Several Demon Emperors ventured out together, yet when the Great Horned Demon Emperor returned, not a scratch was on him... This clearly meant that the Lion Emperor was sold out to Nie Jun, something no one could endure.

It seemed that the White Swan Demon Emperor was also implicated.

Tsk, had the Lion Emperor died, it would have been a simpler matter, but now that he has returned alive, quite the spectacle was brewing.

"Three days, I give you only three days."

Shen Yi released his grip, declaring coldly, "Order them all to search for me."

"As you command, Lion Emperor!"

The python finally escaped with its life, not daring to breathe heavily, it rapidly slithered away into the distance.

But it failed to notice that, the moment it left.

A Golden Bead, concealed by the Array Plate, was closely following behind it.

Shen Yi stood upright, looking in the direction of the Thousand Demon Cave.

[Remaining lifespan of demon creatures: 17,000 years]

This was the result after the White Swan Demon Emperor squandered the lifespan.

Given the status of a Demon Emperor, it was natural to exploit it to the fullest, especially now with the lifespan being in such short supply. The dozens of Demon Kings seen last time should also be taken advantage of in this opportunity.

He had initially intended to use the identity of the White Horse to return.

But he was persuaded by the Profound Abyss Spider Emperor.

The Demon Emperors of the first three caves had to deal with the old dogs inevitably. Although the transformation technique was left behind by the Nanyang Sect, it might not be effective in front of Great Demons of the Return to Void Realm, the risk was simply too great.

Besides, Shen Yi also wanted to revisit the eighth cave.

In the previous encounter with the White Swan Demon Emperor, it seemed to be an overwhelming victory, yet it led him to discover a significant problem.

While the three-hundred-zhang-tall Dao Palace was magnificent and imposing... it was so empty.

Apart from the Nine-headed Immortal Demon and the silhouette on the dais, the remaining space was nothing but a scarlet sea of blood and Demon Clouds.

This was completely different from the Purple Sky Divine Thunder Sword Palace Nie Jun had summoned at that time.

It was like a meticulously painted bird on a scroll, with the rest of the space roughly smeared over with ink, utterly crude.

The root of the issue was straying off course during cultivation.

The original Immeasurable Dao Imperial Palace was meant to teach all beings and mortal men, creating an Immeasurable Visualization Map where thousands would come to pay their respects.

The quality of Shen Yi's Nine-headed Immortal Demon was certainly far superior, but the quantity fell far short.

Now, the visualization map had become the Dao Palace.

Shen Yi had planned to make slow improvements, but after truly deploying it, he realized this path was unfeasible.

The shortcomings might not be apparent at the Divinity Transformation Realm, but once a breakthrough to the Return to Void was made, it would become a fatal weakness.

If a solution could be found within the Nanyang Sect, that would be best.

If not, then other methods would have to be considered.

"Huff."

With these thoughts in mind, Shen Yi took a deep breath. Having impersonated a demon for so long, he required little thought and instantly transformed into a fierce and malevolent visage.

The next moment, he soared straight through the towering archway.

...

At the third cave, the Alchemy Workshop.

Several Demon Emperors were wholeheartedly focused, steadfastly guarding in front of the scorching light barrier.

With them watching like this.

Actually, it was no different from having the White Swan Demon Emperor himself standing guard; as long as they could hold off for a little time, the other Great Demon Emperors would immediately rush over.

Just as they were fully focused.

The snow-white, robust leopard demon at the very front was suddenly seized by the neck, and without even a hint of a reaction, it was thrown flying!

Boom——

"Enemy attack!"

The remaining Demon Emperors burst out with sharp roars without hesitation.

However, in just an instant, they were as if their throats had been grasped, and they lost their voices in unison.

"Do you say, I'm an enemy?"

The eight-zhang-tall Golden-eyed Lion looked down at them from above.

His gory body emitted a dense scent of blood.

That massive lion's paw slowly clenched.

He revealed sharp fangs and let out a fierce smile.

"We were indeed too cautious—"

The Demon Emperors retreated repeatedly and humbly said, "It was a slip of the tongue, please, Lion Emperor, calm your anger!"

Even if it was because the other party had inexplicably made a move that this misunderstanding had arisen.

But in front of a Great Demon Emperor, where was there any reasoning to speak of?

"Get lost."

Shen Yi put away his smile and indifferently took steps forward.

"Lion Emperor, this really isn't right! You're breaking the rules..."

Although the demons felt fear in their hearts, they still stubbornly blocked the entrance to the cave dwelling, carefully stretching out their claws to push against the lion, yet they dared not truly touch its fur.

"Rules?"

Shen Yi lowered his eyes, and golden light flowed in his pupils, as if they would emit golden light the next second, his voice eerily calm, "In the Thousand Demon Cave, I am the rules."

During his speech, that avian demon was suddenly seized by the neck and lifted up.

"You don't recognize my rules?"

"..."

The avian demon instinctively flapped its wings, but faced with the lion's gaze, it couldn't utter a word of denial no matter what.

It trembled and said, "Please wait a moment... We certainly dare not interfere with your affairs, Lion Emperor, please wait a little longer."

Upon hearing this, the figure that had already appeared in the sky sighed helplessly.

It descended towards the ground somewhat nervously.

"Lion Emperor, let's talk, there is no need to harm our own kind."

The woman with a pair of massive horns on her head – who else could it be but the Great Horned Demon Emperor who had fled earlier?

Only, compared to their last meeting.

This time her attire made Shen Yi pause slightly.

She was clad in a black vestment robe gently fluttering, embroidered with golden threads featuring a pattern of the Great Sun of the Southern Peak.

"This is the vestment robe of the elders of the Nanyang Sect, it is gifted by the Cave Master, and you, Lion Emperor, have a share as well."

The Great Horned Demon Emperor forced a smile, and as she instinctively stepped back from the majestic lion approaching after tossing aside the avian demon, she said,

Fortunately, this vestment robe gave her enough confidence.

After coming back to her senses, the Great Horned Demon Emperor waved her hands, "I know the Lion Emperor is angry, Great Horn was indeed cowardly and timid, but faced with such a formidable enemy, to preserve a useful life is also a natural instinct."

"With this vestment robe to protect the body, Lion Emperor, you won't be able to harm Great Horn today. Better conserve your strength, tend to your wounds properly, and Great Horn will surely give you a reasonable explanation."

Had it been the past, even if she was in the wrong, she would not have been so courteous to the lion.

But times had changed.

The fact that the other could survive an encounter with Nie Jun made her somewhat unsure of his strength.

Better to stabilize him first.

"Is that so?"

Shen Yi slowly opened his claws and grabbed her by the waist, lifting her up to his eyes, "Harm you? I would indeed like to try."

"..."

The Great Horned Demon Emperor's breathing quickened. Despite what she said, she had not actually tested the effectiveness of the vestment robe.

Eventually, she could not help but soften her stance, "There's no need for this, Lion Emperor. You have made great contributions to the Thousand Demon Cave; today, this place listens to you."