Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

In the past, when Shen Yi expressed his opinion on all sentient beings, at such a moment, Lady Houtu would have certainly turned away without looking back, going to see what was happening with Shi Mu.

But now, after this change, various puzzles in her mind gradually formed a reasonable thread.

The peace of people under heaven was never an unintended action from the start!

This Jade Void Universe True Man before her could indeed be attempting what not even the Emperor dared to contemplate—pitting ant-like strength against a rolling grand catastrophe, aiming to curtail the momentum of this fierce disaster.

Since forever, our side has not participated in grand catastrophes, despite being affiliated with the Three Immortals Sect, we were always the least threatening faction to the Bodhi Sect.

Shi Mu, holding the Yin Yang Purifying Bottle, would require an extraordinarily grand setup to deal with her, wasting manpower for no benefit to the monks competing for incense offerings.

Yet they still did so.

The purpose is already clear enough, they indeed wanted to divert my attention.

In an instant, Houtu Huangdi Qi, esteemed as one of the parents of heaven and earth, was caught in a dilemma.

On one side was the youth who had accompanied her for many years, in the vast Emperor's Mansion, only this Purple Stone could ignore loneliness to accompany her; on the other side was this young, likely independent force attempting to confront the grand catastrophe and protect the human world.

Her breath quickened as she instinctively locked eyes with Shen Yi.

In those clear eyes, she saw the usual serenity.

"If the Emperor has urgent matters to attend to, you should go without hesitation, no need for concern."

Shen Yi stopped slowly, his expression sincere, without any intent to retreat in order to advance, nor to demand the lady to stay.

"..."

Lady Houtu sighed inwardly, feeling that her subtle change in expression had been more or less anticipated by this young man.

Lightly biting her lip, she finally said, "They must be targeting you, don't hold any illusions. Conceal your breath here, don't move around recklessly, I'll be back soon."

She had many things to ask, intending to have a good conversation with him, but before that, she needed to resolve the current trouble.

Having said that, Lady Houtu left a trace of aura on Shen Yi's body with a wave of her sleeve, ensuring that no matter what methods those monks used, she could always find him.

"I understand, Senior."

Shen Yi watched as the lady disappeared into the heavens and earth, then after she left.

The warmth on his face gradually faded, replaced by an indelible apathy.

This instance was indeed somewhat beyond Shen Yi's expectation.

He didn't expect himself to harbor such animosity, enough to make those monks willing to sacrifice part of their incense-domain just to take on him first.

"Huh."

Shen Yi lightly exhaled, no longer entertaining meaningless hopeful thoughts.

If it were the disappearance of a Fruit Position within the Heavenly Dao being discovered, surely it would be the Present Buddha residing in the East Continent making a move, and even if Houtu Huangdi Qi was present, it would be of no use, and he himself would have no chance to escape from the East Continent.

But if it's about anything else, the First Rank without reason to interfere...

Shen Yi initially thought that this grand catastrophe was no longer related to him, but now it seemed, he might still need to step in and wrap it up.

He moved slightly, and when he appeared again, he was in a desolate, uninhabited place.

His Xuan Shang swayed, Shen Yi had no intention of fleeing, instead, he sat cross-legged among the mountain peaks, he did not stay in place as Lady Houtu had instructed, nor did he conceal his aura.

The next moment, the unique Dao Patterns belonging to him faintly appeared within the Sky Curtain.

When a Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal deliberately reveals his aura, any vigilant individual could discern it from across nearly half of the East Continent.

Yet, the first to be attracted by this aura was not the monks of the Bodhi Sect.

"This!"

The young lady clad in silver armor abruptly turned around, her body showed no traces of cultivation, seeming like an ordinary person, yet she could walk alone on the East Continent's land, she was none other than Gu Li General, gathering external information.

She felt that Golden Immortal aura so close to her, and her face swiftly changed.

Jade Void Universe... isn't this the Tai Xu True Monarch!

The gathering of disciples from both sects in the East Continent for an exchange of doctrines, such a grand affair she certainly heard of long ago, as someone within the Imperial Court, the fiercer the heavenly and earthly deities slaughter, the better for the human world.

And according to the information she received, the changes this time were surprisingly similar to before, once again due to that Tai Xu True Monarch.

Gu Li already had messenger soldiers sent back to the Imperial City to deliver the good news, while she stayed in the East Continent to observe subsequent events, but unexpectedly, upon turning around she ran right into this True Monarch.

"He offended the Bodhi Sect, and yet he's not rushing back to the North Continent, why make such a spectacle?"

Even Gu Li could see, that now the Bodhi Sect was eager to tear him apart, yet he dared to linger here.

Such a strange scene compelled her to slow her steps.

For the current Divine Dynasty, any news concerning the two sects was of utmost importance, let alone... that cultivator who held special significance to the Divine Dynasty.

On one hand, he was one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, yet on the other, he was constantly aiding the people of the Divine Dynasty, it would be too coincidental to say his actions were unintentional.

With this thought in mind, Gu Li took a deep breath, not turning to flee but rather cautiously approaching that Dao Pattern.

Given the circumstance of more than half the Four Continents falling, she could run within them, bringing news back to the Imperial Court, aside from acting with caution, the fact that the Divine Dynasty General needed no cultivation, solely reliant on the Human Emperor Qi's endowment, was also an important reason.

What truly caught Gu Li by complete surprise was, in the instant she approached, the True Monarch in the swaying Xuan Shang, sitting cross-legged, slightly opened his eyes.

Just one glance made her whole body stagnate slightly, with a cold, chilling sensation spreading up her spine into her mind, even her breathing became labored.

How could it be! Even if this Tai Xu True Monarch had achieved the Golden Immortal Boundary, as a Divine Dynasty General, she, relying on the vast Emperor's Aura, possessed equally unmatched power not inferior to a Golden Immortal.

Why could just a mere glance cause her to feel such impending peril?

But following closely, that cold sensation receded like the tide.

Gu Li was left dazed on the spot, somewhat at a loss.

The other party surely discovered her, so why no reaction at all?

At this moment, she looked around in alarm, seeing the rustling sound ripple through the silent forest, as pairs of bare feet crushed fallen leaves, approaching from all directions.

Once she saw their faces clearly, Gu Li's complexion already paled slightly.

It was heard that the Bodhi Sect harbored great hatred, ready to tear their opponents apart, but those who quietly gathered around them now, every one of these eight people were the Great Freedom Bodhisattvas transcending the two realms.

That most haggard of old monks leading in the front, if she wasn't mistaken, was the Great Freedom Snow Mountain Bodhisattva, who ranks just below the True Buddha after making a great vow!

So, the Jade Void Universe True Monarch releasing his aura, what he wished to attract was precisely the likes of this.

Gu Li hadn't imagined that with a single turn, she would find herself enveloped in such a dangerous situation.

What puzzled her more, was regardless of how much animosity existed between the two sects, she was a member of the Imperial Court, yet in the presence of everyone here, not a single reaction was directed towards her.

It seemed, in the eyes of these monks and immortals, their internecine feud took precedence, making any dealings with the Divine Dynasty a secondary matter.

"This!"

The old monk exclaimed, turning back suddenly. She bore no trace of cultivation on her body, seemingly an ordinary person herself, yet capable of roaming the lands of the East Continent alone, indeed it was General Gu Li gathering intelligence outside.

She could feel the Golden Immortal aura close by, her face rapidly changing.

The Jade Void Universe... was that not the Tai Xu True Monarch?!

Disciples of the two sects gathered in the East Continent to debate doctrines, such a grand event she naturally heard about long ago, being a part of the Imperial Court, the more intense the divine and Buddha battles were raging, the better it was considered for the human world.

Based on the information she received, this turn of events, surprisingly like before, once again stemmed from that Tai Xu True Monarch.

Gu Li had already sent a messenger back to the Imperial City with the news, remaining in the East Continent to observe what followed, yet she never expected to encounter this True Monarch so soon as she turned around.

"He offended the Bodhi Sect, he should have hurried back to North Continent immediately, so why make such a grand display now?"

Even Gu Li could observe that presently, the Bodhi Sect yearned to tear him apart, yet the other party still dare linger here?

Such a bizarre scene inevitably slowed her pace.

For the Divine Dynasty now, any information concerning the two sects was of utmost importance, much more so... especially about that cultivator who held a special meaning to the Divine Dynasty.

On one hand being one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, yet on the other, he continually aided the Divine Dynasty, if it were unconscious actions, then it would be far too many times for coincidence.

With such thoughts in mind, Gu Li took a deep breath, choosing to remain on the East Continent to observe the developments, rather than fleeing.

Not expecting, just a turn and she would encounter this True Monarch.

She could feel the overwhelming emperor's aura from far too close in proximity to her.

Her expression quickly transformed.

Jade Void Universe... isn't he the Tai Xu True Monarch!

The gathering of disciples from both sects in the East Continent to exchange doctrines, a grand event she already heard of long before. As part of the Imperial Court, the more intense the battles among the gods and Buddhas became, the better it was for the human world.

And from the information she received, the reason for this change was astonishingly, once again related to that Tai Xu True Monarch.

Gu Li had already dispatched messenger soldiers back to the Imperial City to deliver the good news, while she stayed in the East Continent to observe further developments. However, she didn't expect to run into this True Monarch as soon as she turned around.

"He has offended the Bodhi Sect, and yet he does not hurry back to the North Continent. Why make such a big spectacle?"

Even Gu Li could tell, at this point, the Bodhi Sect wanted nothing more than to devour him, yet he dared linger here.

Such a strange sight naturally made her slow her steps.

For the current Divine Dynasty, any news concerning the two sects was of paramount importance, especially when it concerned a cultivator of particular significance to the Divine Dynasty.

Although the resentment between the two sects was substantial, in the eyes of the monks and immortals, mutual internal conflict was more critical, and dealing with the Divine Dynasty seemed secondary.

"This!"

The old monk exclaimed, suddenly turning around. She bore no trace of cultivation on her, appearing as an ordinary person, yet she could walk alone across the vast land of the East Continent. She was none other than Gu Li General, gathering external information.

She could feel the overwhelming Golden Immortal aura close to her, and her expression quickly changed.

The Jade Void Universe...was this not the Tai Xu True Monarch!

The gathering of the two sects' disciples in the East Continent for an exchange of doctrines—a grand event she had known about long ago—was something that, as a part of the Imperial Court, the more fiercely the gods and Buddhas engaged in combat, the better it served the human world.

And according to the information she received, the reason for this change was surprisingly as before, again related to that Tai Xu True Monarch.

Gu Li had already sent messenger soldiers back to the Imperial City with the good news, while she remained in the East Continent to observe the subsequent events, but unexpectedly, she immediately stumbled upon this True Monarch upon turning around.

"Having offended the Bodhi Sect, why does he not hurry back to the North Continent, and why make such a grand display at this moment?"

Even Gu Li could see clearly that the Bodhi Sect was eager to devour him, yet he still dared to remain here.

Such an odd scene couldn't help but slow her pace.

For the Divine Dynasty at present, any news regarding the two sects was of paramount importance, especially concerning a cultivator who held such special significance to the Divine Dynasty.

On one hand, he was numbered among the Twelve Golden Immortals, yet on the other hand, he constantly aided the common people of the Divine Dynasty; if it were a casual action, it had happened far too frequently.

With this in mind, Gu Li took a deep breath, refrained from turning to leave, and instead cautiously glanced toward the scene unfolding.

Amidst the gaze of all around.

Shen Yi slowly got to his feet, and his once clear gaze was replaced by a detached coldness.

He took in the crowd of monks with a calm glance, his voice calm but filled with an unshakable determination, as his voice drew everyone's attention like a beacon of lightning crashing down.

"Divine Dynasty, General of Southern Defense."

"As for what I wish to do."

The corners of Shen Yi's mouth curved slightly into a smile.

"I am here for the Great Deception."

The moment these words landed, not only Gu Li but also all the beings present felt as though they had been struck by thunder from a clear sky.