Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

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[In the 126th year, accompanied by a piercing tiger roar, you quietly dispelled the intent to die and felt the power within you become more harmonized. You began to attempt your third transformation.]

Because the demonic power was stronger, it took longer to eradicate the Mountain Lord's consciousness than last time.

Shen Yi, however, did not feel the slightest heartache.

His encounter with the Toad Demon truly made him realize the might of the demons' divine skills. Such inherent abilities were in no way inferior to the robust martial arts of the human race.

In that endless deep pool, he was able to stroll at leisure, and it was even more reassuring than standing outside.

This was something ordinary warriors could hardly imagine.

With these abilities, he could dive into the sea to capture dragons, ascend to heaven to catch eagles, and obtain longer lifespans from demonic beasts. No matter the cost, it was worth it.

[In the 127th year, you swallowed the Toad Elixir. Compared to the previous gentle taming, with two experiences under your belt, your methods grew increasingly rough. Under the guidance of your life force, the Toad Lord's demonic power, while fearful, also carried a hint of pleasure. The progress was more efficient.]

As the Toad Elixir was digested, the remaining lifespan of the demon rapidly decreased at a terrifying rate.

An inner core close to completion was quickly assimilated into each of Shen Yi's limbs and bones.

[In the 720th year…]

[In the 1,300th year…]

[In the 1,972nd year, a peerless ferocious demon awoke within you, coldly suppressed by you within your body.]

[You are the Toad Immortal, born of heaven and earth, finding solace in the bitter cold, carrying centuries of poison, roaming all corners of the world. No creature dares to approach your odd poison, nor come near.]

[Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon, minor accomplishment achieved.]

The low and lingering croak of the toad echoed in his mind.

Shen Yi slowly raised his hand, his slender fingers twitching minutely. He silently pursed his lips, his expression solemn, until he could clench his fingers tightly.

He suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, his handsome face finally showing a trace of joy.

He had originally thought that the minor accomplishment of the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon would at most bring him to a level comparable to the Nascent Pill Realm. But whether it was because the Toad Demon's inner core was too strong, or the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon were too profound, he couldn't tell.

The power surging in his palm at the moment was sufficient to suppress any Nascent Pill Realm demon.

"With such progress, wouldn't the major accomplishment crush the complete Condensation Elixir? And when all nine transformations converge, would one palm press the Embrace Pill Realm motionless?"

A Condensation Elixir Body Refining Method, if he could really achieve this kind of cross-realm suppressive power…

Only at that moment did he suddenly grasp the significance of the word "rare" in the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon.

The image of Chen Qiankun emerged in Shen Yi's mind, that unstoppable spear thrust from before now seemed not so fearsome.

Nearly a month and a half passed, and he finally felt confident in preserving his life against that technique.

You should understand that this was merely pure physical strength. If he added in the Fiendish External Elixir, even if a complete Condensation Elixir Mountain Lord came at him, Shen Yi would still let the foe taste what it meant to be a Refinement Martial Arts Master.

Thinking of the Fiendish External Elixir.

Shen Yi reached out to take it out, the encounter with the Toad Lord had consumed about fifteen percent of his reserves.

Using the remaining Tiger Elixir to replenish it to fifty percent, he then packed everything away.

He looked at the panel.

[Remaining demonic beast lifespan: 484 years]

If there were new demonic beasts to capture, he would primarily focus on enhancing the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Demon. In the absence of new captures, with the extra lifespan, he would consider deducing the Wind-Thunder Sun-Melting Manual to connect more vital points for the Precious Furnace, which was also desirable.

By then, filling up the Fiendish External Elixir, he would gain the cultivation equal to a complete inner core out of thin air.

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It would be more assured to take down that Mountain Lord.

Having left Yong'an City for only a few days, Shen Yi had already scheduled the hunt for this demon, except he wasn't quite clear about matters related to the demon race's territory, such as whether it had any helpers or if there were any points of concern regarding its cave dwelling.

Escorting Xiao Qiangwei and the others from the Demon-suppression Bureau back to Tingyang County was, in fact, an opportunity to inquire about such information.

As for asking the Demon-suppression Great General to back him up, it would, of course, be better if she were willing, but if the woman was just joking, Shen Yi wouldn't mind too much; he was long accustomed to operating alone.

"It would be nice to have one or two more methods with greater lethality," he mused.

Shen Yi found that the demonic creatures he had encountered recently were each more robust than the last, from the Tiger Demon's thirty feet in length to the Toad Demon standing about twenty feet tall, which was even taller than many buildings in his previous life.

Reliant solely on a Ceremonial Blade and his two palms, the fight had become increasingly arduous.

The Celestial Gang Blood Fiend's application of energy was starting to seem rudimentary at the level of the Condensation Elixir Realm, and he urgently needed new martial arts to compensate.

He shook his head and closed the panel.

Spreading his palms, he activated the Toad Demon's Divine Skills, and a layer of malignant green venom immediately appeared in his hands. Drawing out the Ceremonial Blade, he discovered that the poison, just like his energy, could also cover the blade.

After completely familiarizing himself with the power within his body and devising various ways of using the potent divine venom, the sky gradually brightened.

Xiao Qiangwei knocked softly on the door: "Officer Shen, shall we set out now?"
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Emerging from his door, Shen Yi had already stowed away the Fierce Wolf Cloak and was still dressed in a tight-fitting dark robe.

Many a Colonel and Personal Adjutant General were guarding a haggard Liu Bin, who seemed to lack even the strength to stand and was in fact being supported by two people beside him.

Despite being mentally prepared and harboring great ambitions, having stained his hands with much blood in the past...

Liu Bin still couldn't maintain his composure at this moment of actual departure; his emotions were evidently collapsing.

"..."

Xiao Qiangwei showed no sign of being moved.

Even at the moment when the two of them arrived, if Liu Bin had been willing to tell the truth, there was still a chance for redemption.

Instead, he had chosen the most brutal way to drive the two away.

Furthermore, while Shen Yi was fighting the Demon with all his might, this old general had actually gone mad with mockery toward his Imperial Court colleague, almost wishing for the latter to die at the hands of the Toad Demon on the spot.

All of this Xiao Qiangwei would faithfully report to General You.

Everyone knew that General You was approachable, and he treated his subordinate elderly generals with great respect, even honoring them as elders.

But when it came to demons...

Anyone who had ever resided in the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion, from You Longtao to Fang Heng, was known to be anything but tender-hearted.

"Let's set off."

Dusting off his sleeves, Shen Yi led the group on their return journey.

Xiao Qiangwei watched his retreating figure, her lips pursed. Not only would she report on Liu Bin's matter, but she would also tell General You in detail about the young man's heroic demeanor in slaying demons.

A rising young powerhouse was already showing the potential to shield Qingzhou.

Both a demon hunter and a Personal Adjutant General...

Possessing both roles, he had managed to achieve such remarkable feats.

If Qingzhou could overcome its troubles and enjoy peace for a few hundred more years, in the Martial Temple... would there be... another thirty-foot Golden Body shining upon Great Qian?

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