Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

"Do you think my life has been too smooth, so you deliberately seek to aggravate me?"

Zheng Qian withdrew her gaze, her breathing slightly trembling as she couldn't help but transmit a message to Liu Qianyun.

She could understand that stubborn Elder Liu, who might be the only one among the Nan Hong Seven Sons willing to acknowledge the existence of Lao Shizi, the Sect Master of Nanyang.

As for the other Alliance Sects, their disregard for Shen Yi wasn't out of concern for the Nanyang Sect itself but out of respect for the rules.

Times change, and it's quite normal for fortunes to rise and fall.

No one can guarantee that they won't face hard times themselves.

If someone overtly annexes Nanyang, it would set a dangerous precedent.

The so-called life-and-death alliance would become nothing but empty words.

Therefore, the Alliance Sects all acted with restraint.

But that didn't mean Shen Yi really was the "Sect Master" in the eyes of others, it's nothing more than a group of kids from the depths acting out a charade, playing house.

How could they genuinely entrust the He Dao Bao Di, a place treasured by the entire Hongze, to a young man just entering Return to Void?

Once the Alliance Sects come to an agreement, among the remaining six sects, there are quite a few White Jade Capital elders or direct disciples who can unify with Nanyang in a short time, and produce another great Union Dao cultivator.

Therefore, when the time is right.

This group of natives will definitely be absorbed by the various Alliance Sects, it just depends on who is willing to pay a higher price.

This is the grand scheme of things, not something that Elder Liu can change.

If it were a real Sect Master, that would be a different story, as an administrator, even offering one's life and cultivation is the proper duty.

A fake Sect Master.

Yet you have your dear sister here so diligently attending to him, contacting administrators to rally support, and for his sake, traversing mountains and rivers to find a fire-tempered demon bird.

That's all well and good.

Not wanting to judge someone based on looks alone, Zheng Qian isn't a harsh person; since Liu Qianyun has made a request, at most she'll just put up a bit of resistance but wouldn't actually refuse.

But Shen Yi's current disregard for orders.

If looked at seriously, it's like making a joke out of everyone's lives, which is something that she, as the leading administrator, absolutely cannot tolerate.

"Let's focus on the important tasks first, he may have his own plans."

Liu Qianyun didn't know what else to say, and could only transmit a reassuring message, as she didn't know much about Shen Yi either.

But she still believed that someone who could earn so much respect from the natives of Nanyang mustn't be reckless.

Moreover, this was originally a mission of the Pure Moon Sect, and including Yan Wencheng, it also met the conditions for three people.

"..."

Zheng Qian paused for a moment, finally looking serious.

For the sake of their sisterly relationship, just this once, but never again would she involve herself in anything related to Shen Yi.

She said nothing more, but silently struck Shen Yi from her considerations and directly ordered, "You hold the Stealth Bead and go explore for demon news, track their movements; Junior Brother Yan will investigate the surroundings, clear the traps, prepare the Formation items, and set up the trap-and-kill Formation; I will look for a suitable place for ambush."

"Understood." Liu Qianyun directly took out a treasure bead the size of a pigeon's egg, and with a surge of her energy, her figure disappeared from the spot.

Once they entered into their working state, these two administrators of the Pure Moon Sect became extremely efficient.

"..."

Yan Wencheng cast a helpless smile at Shen Yi before returning his gaze and beginning to select Formation items from his Storage Treasure.

"Wait a moment."

Shen Yi suddenly reminded Liu Qianyun.

Before the sound of his voice faded, Liu Qianyun instinctively revealed her figure and turned to look back.

"..."

Crack, crack.

Zheng Qian clenched her fist tightly... she had already made such concessions, what more did he want!

This brat was getting too smug, now dictating her actions.

Just as she was about to retort, she heard the young man in the ink robe softly say, "Two on the left peak, one of them severely injured, the other the oldest, with slightly higher cultivation than you; two on the right peak, already watching us, there seems to be a cunning Formation nearby, inviting us into the pot."

"Huh?"

Zheng Qian opened her mouth in astonishment.

Shen Yi's words seemed knowledgeable; she almost believed him.

If she wasn't mistaken, this youngster had been with her all this time, hadn't he?

"What do we do now?"

Liu Qianyun didn't question him; after witnessing the Stone Puppet and the Forging God Silken Thread, she had discarded her prejudice against the Nanyang Sect, believing that even the most fallen places have their own unknown methods.

"I'm just giving you a heads up, do as you see fit."

Shen Yi collected the demon souls of Xuan Ming and the Old Ancestor of Qingqiu into his panel. These two demons, though experienced and knowledgeable, had too low cultivation to discern the specific strength of other demons.

As for Liu Qianyun's question.

Shen Yi wasn't skilled in cooperative actions, nor did he have the habit of making rash judgements in unfamiliar territory.

"Shall we enter from the left peak?"

Liu Qianyun tentatively looked toward Zheng Qian.

"..."

Zheng Qian rolled her eyes, "If you believe him, why ask me?"

She sighed, "Yan Disciple, start arranging the formation."

"Uh."

Yan Wencheng was taken aback for a moment, then somewhat amused.

Clearly, Array Master Zheng had acknowledged Shen Yi's message, albeit with a bit of caution.

"It's better for Shen Dao You to do it."

Previously on the treasure ship, Array Master Liu had reminded them to address Shen Yi as Dao You when outside.

Yan Wencheng humbly gestured with his hands.

After Shen Yi previously set up the Five Elements Treasure Lotus Great Formation, Yan Wencheng knew that the other's formation mastery was certainly no lower than his own.

"This truly needs to be done by you."

Shen Yi raised his eyes and looked towards the left peak.

He had no recognition of the formations out there.

"Huh."

This was a test to evaluate his own abilities, Yan Wencheng felt a touch of nervousness as he breathed out, his eyes shining with determination. Since Shen Yi intended this, he wouldn't let Elder Liu down.

"..."

Feeling the fighting spirit suddenly surging from Yan Wencheng, Shen Yi was slightly taken aback.

The demon hadn't even appeared yet, how did the fire light up so quickly?

"Disciple is on it!"

Yan Wencheng took the Concealing Pearl from Liu Qianyun and darted towards the distant left peak.

He spread his divine consciousness.

With the utmost seriousness, he scrutinized every inch of the vast mountain, striving for perfection.

Such an action was terrifyingly draining on the divine soul for an Array Master.

As day turned to night and back again.

Yan Wencheng finally returned to the foot of the mountain, pale-faced, he took out a map of routes and presented it to everyone, "There are a total of three Return to Void initial stage Great Formations, and nineteen minor formations, only this path is completely safe."

"It's been hard on you, Yan Disciple."

Zheng Qian took the map of routes with emotion, never expecting that this disciple, on his first mission, would be willing to exert so much effort for her.

Given the circumstances, she could not let down her disciple's diligence.

"It's nothing, this is what the disciple should do."

Yan Wencheng casually dismissed it, then anxiously set his gaze upon Shen Yi.

He wondered if such an answer sheet would earn him a higher regard in Shen Yi's eyes?

"..."

Shen Yi felt that burning gaze and was somewhat speechless.

Why was he looking at him like that? Shen Yi hadn't arranged any formations himself, and had no knowledge of the complications within.

After a long silence, he finally gave a slight nod of his chin.

"Thank you."

Seeing Shen Yi's hardly noticeable gesture, Yan Wencheng finally relaxed and a smile appeared on his face.

Although he hadn't received praise, at least he had passed.

No matter, aside from arranging formations, setting them up was his specialty. He would definitely make Shen Yi take notice of him.

"Not... "

Zheng Qian clenched the map, her eyelids twitched.

What did that mean?

Was this map not meant for her to see?

Her joyous praise, in the eyes of this Yan kid, wasn't even worth a nod from Shen Yi?!

Fine! The next time there's a matter concerning Yan Wencheng, if she gets involved, she'll be a dog!