Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Not only had he successfully ascended to White Jade Capital, but he had also opened Long Han and Chi Ming, two cities, and had captured two formidable Town Stones that occupied the thrones.

Only then did the heartache he felt after spending so much demon lifespan become slightly more bearable.

After all, the bulk of the consumption had been on the construction of the five sub-halls of Ten Thousand Demon Hall; the next three major cities could not yet be opened, but they would inevitably be used eventually.

"..."

Shen Yi clenched his fist slightly, feeling the unfamiliar power.

He glanced sideways into the distance.

The time it took for this breakthrough far exceeded his expectations; it seemed he was running out of time.

It was probably time to go back.

...

The South Hong Seven Sons were much busier than usual.

All sorts of magic treasures swept across the sky, with no shortage of well-known figures among them, causing the Immortal Sect Disciples to stop in curiosity.

Those from the water, on land, from caves, or amidst the mountains.

Any somewhat renowned force had received a rare invitation from this most massive human force in South Hong.

The Seven Sons Grand Assembly could be said to be the most important gathering in all of South Hong.

Each opening almost always decided the fate of the region's land and water for thousands of years.

This was because behind that invitation stood six Unity Realm Stage giants of the same lineage; when they joined forces, even the Southern Dragon Palace had to step back three paces temporarily.

"Is there a seventh now?"

Deep in the mountains, a Cultivator of a certain force curiously asked someone beside him.

Over the long years, most Cultivators had come to accept the slightly odd fact that the South Hong Seven Sons only numbered six.

"It's inconvenient to say."

The plump, beaming man shook his head with a smile, a hint of complexity in his eyes.

He actually had a bit of inside news.

But for Cultivators like them, it was hard to understand that a promise from the past could lead them to leave such a precious He Dao Bao Di to a local from within the territory.

He had also heard that the local Sect Master had some strength and talent.

But after all, no one had seen it for sure.

And no matter what… they didn't think there was anything more important than having an additional Unity Realm Stage giant, even if the young Sect Master had unrivaled talent through the ages.

It was only because the South Hong Seven Sons were wealthy and strong that they had the confidence to make such decisions, which seemed insane in the eyes of others.

What did the Unity Realm Stage represent?

In South Hong, to have further say, to let the Sect's disciples obtain more cultivation resources, and even in dealings with other powerful forces, would gain more initiative.

And now they had given it up just to make others think the South Hong Seven Sons were honorable and righteous?

They did not know what the previous six ancestors were thinking.

It was madness.

Of course, while he thought this in his heart, the plump and composed man still held a chuckling expression as he entered the floating light screen, led by an Immortal Sect Disciple.

Even if the South Hong Seven Sons didn't mind losing face, they still had to put a good face on it.

When seeing the younger generation, they would still respectfully address him as Sect Master, as it wouldn't cost them a piece of flesh.

Amidst these Cultivators with diverse thoughts.

The Cultivators of the South Hong Seven Sons were genuinely uninterested in coping; the only thing they cared about now was—

Where had Sect Master Shen gone?!

Inside the Nanyang Sect.

"I'm asking you, speak up!"

An outer sect Elder from the Alliance Sect slammed the table hard, and opposite him, a row of people stood in a line.

The person being questioned was Yan Wencheng from the Pure Moon Sect.

This highly valued Formation genius, who also had the backing of the Yan Family, now helplessly pursed his lips and looked away.

In front of these frenzied outer sect Elders.

It was really hard for him to explain that although he had left the sect with Sect Master Shen a few months ago, he truly wasn't familiar with him and certainly couldn't know where he might be.

"Mind your manners; even I don't know, nothing worth being so harsh about."

Liu Shiqian frowned and looked over, a man of such rule-following nature rarely pointed fingers at anyone from the Alliance Sect.

It was clearly a bit of a protective stance now.

The outer sect Elder took a deep breath, hurriedly stood up to pay respects: "The junior understands."

Then he turned back with a headache as if it had split: "Next."

Yan Wencheng stepped back slowly, and then Liu Qianyun, looking worried, stepped forward: "Responding to the Elder, the Disciple also does not know."

To find Shen Yi, the outer sect Elders of the Seven Sects had actually gathered all the Disciples related to Shen Yi.

It was a desperate measure in an impossible situation.

The assembly was imminent, intended to introduce this seventh Sect Master to the many forces of South Hong...now that he was absent, who should they introduce?

This was probably the moment when the Cultivators of the South Hong Seven Sons most hoped for Shen Yi to appear.

Setting aside the issue of the He Dao Bao Di, the primary goal was to smoothly carry out this assembly.

"He stubbornly refused to speak before, but now that we've given it to him, why is he suddenly behaving so uptight?!"

Among the seated outer sect Elders, someone suddenly cursed in frustration.

However, before the words fell.

Several auras enveloped him at once, causing him to stumble off his chair in confusion, looking around in surprise.

Seeing that Yan Xianqing, who had seen his little one being scolded and yet had remained silent, maintaining a respectful stance outside the great hall, had for a moment set aside his fear of the Immortal Sect and swept a cold gaze.

"..."

Although he was only a vassal force of the Nanyang Sect, being a Baiyu Capital Cultivator was still prestigious.

Now, as he unreservedly released his qi, he so intimidated that outer sect Elder that he hardly dared breathe.

Of course, it was most important that, apart from being a vassal of the Nanyang Sect, the main figures responsible for this matter, Liu Shiqian and Chi Yang of the Baiyu Capital Elders, not only did not side with him, but their gazes also instantly cooled.