Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 670 Reunion (Part 1)

Tantai Xunzhen spoke slowly, his tone becoming increasingly firm.

The confusion in her eyes gradually faded, and a glimmer of light returned.

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. I am willing to step into this game, break free of my shackles, and shatter the thousand-year-old fate of my Tantai family..."

The voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear, echoing in the courtyard before finally fading into silence.

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Time flies, and half a month has passed.

Black Miasma Mountain, Ink Valley, Nine-Bend Gate.

On the gentle valley to the west, a row of brand-new wooden houses rises from the ground.

Not far away, dozens of people were also digging pits and excavating soil to build the foundations for new houses.

Behind the central open plaza is the largest council chamber.

In a corner of the hall, four auspicious beast incense burners were placed, their wisps of smoke rising and changing unpredictably in the sunlight, displaying bizarre shapes.

Several huge wooden bookshelves were placed around the room, filled with valuable books that had been treasured in the library for many years.

"Yunxiu, I'm here. Come and sit down." Gongsun Jing, dressed in a loose coat, smiled and beckoned Zhong Yunxiu over.

"Jingjing, are you alright? How's your injury?" Zhong Yunxiu walked over quickly and held her best friend's hand tightly.

"It's alright... Thanks to... Sect Leader Han... He arrived in time and didn't leave any hidden injuries..." Gongsun Jingxin sighed.

Time waits for no one. The thought of being saved by a junior fills me with emotion. Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, but the incident at the library feels like it happened just yesterday.

The scene depicts Han Yi's divine power descending from the heavens, single-handedly saving everyone from five opponents.

It remains deeply etched in Gongsun Jing's mind to this day, unforgettable.

So much so that it was etched in her memory for the rest of her life.

Therefore, when she mentioned Han Yi, her tone unconsciously carried a hint of fear.

"You mean Xiao Yi... we really should thank him properly," Zhong Yunxiu said with a smile. "Not just you, everyone should thank him properly."

She mentioned Han Yi without much feeling, her tone making it seem almost natural.

It's not that Zhong Yunxiu has low emotional intelligence or doesn't know how to be grateful.

The main reason is that she has become somewhat numb. Ever since she witnessed Han Yi kill a Grandmaster of the same level, single-handedly wipe out a portion of the government army, repel Fang Jiulian, and save the entire Jiuqu Sect.

She already knew that her master was no match for her disciple.

She didn't know just how strong Han Yi was.

Anyway, he's many times better than her master.

Therefore, even after hearing that Han Yi had defeated five grandmasters single-handedly, she was unlike others who were amazed by his extraordinary abilities.

After all, she already had certain expectations.

Just like a teacher facing a top student who gets perfect scores on every test, it's normal for them to get good grades.

It's only surprising if you don't do well on the test.

Therefore, no matter how shocking or earth-shattering Han Yi's deeds were, Zhong Yunxiu felt it was nothing special, and even considered it to be expected and natural. "Uh..." Gongsun Jing was stunned, completely unexpected by Zhong Yunxiu's attitude.

“Jingjing, it’s been so long since we last met. Let me tell you something…” Zhong Yunxiu didn’t care about anything else, took her hand, and started whispering to her.

In fact, the two of them hadn't seen each other for over a year.

When Gongsun Jing first arrived at the Jiuqumen camp, she was injured, so the two only exchanged greetings before she hurriedly went into seclusion to heal her wounds.

This is the first time the two of them have officially met.

Zhong Yunxiu usually had no one to confide in except her daughter.

Moreover, there are some things that are not appropriate to talk about with my daughter, so naturally I feel suffocated.

Gongsun Jing was arguably her best friend in life, and upon seeing her again, she was truly overjoyed, with a bellyful of things to say. "Old man, what's with your attire? You're already so old, yet you're still so flamboyant?" The Grand Secretary looked at Old Fu, his brows furrowed.

Old Fu was holding a pipe in his hand, and he was wearing a pink open-front shirt that exposed a large part of his abdomen.

The key is that he has a good physique, and having abs is fine too.

He was a withered old man, with only a loose layer of fat skin visible beneath his bare chest and breasts.

He's not handsome or good-looking at all.

"What's it to you?" Old Fu glared, his beard bristling. "The thing Hualien liked to see most before was me wearing this outfit."

"I was just teasing you, you know?" The elder's tone immediately turned unfriendly upon hearing the name. "If Hualien were interested in you, why would she marry me?"

"You...?!" Old Fu was furious and picked up his pipe to hit the old man on the head.

There was chaos and noise. Only Zhang Ruoning, who was the last to enter, looked at the scene before her with a bitter expression.

Although she chose Jingtian Manor this time, her first betrayal, surrender to the government army, wavering stance, and hesitation...

This still left many people with some lingering resentment towards her, and they deliberately ignored her.

Therefore, she couldn't fit in at all.

“Yunxiu, the remaining foundation of Jingtian Manor is all here now. Why don’t you, Jiuqu Sect, take over the inheritance and reunite the people? If Jingtian Manor can be reunited, I, this old man, can die without regrets.”

Old Fu took a puff of his pipe and suddenly spoke.

At this moment, in the council hall, there were three heads of the academy, two elders, and the inheritor of the library.

These conditions represent the last remaining essence of Jingtian Manor, and can be considered as half of Jingtian Manor itself. Therefore, it is quite normal for Elder Fu to have the intention to revive Jingtian Manor.

“We need to discuss this with Xiao Yi first.” Zhong Yunxiu shook her head slightly. “He is the sect leader of the Nine Curves Sect now, and anything we do requires his approval.”

Since stepping down as the leader of the Nine Turns Sect, she has been free of worries and no longer wants to concern herself with anything.

All matters within the Basic Sect require Han Yi's approval.

“Yunxiu, we don’t know much about Sect Master Han’s personality, so there are some things we shouldn’t ask too many questions about. So, your intervention can be seen as a buffer,” the Elder added.

The two elders were not entirely unaware of Han Yi's rise to power.

On the contrary, they have always been very concerned about the movements of the Nine Turns Sect and the situation of Han Yi, Zhong Yunxiu and others.

Unfortunately, since its decline, Jingtian Manor's intelligence channels had long been severed. After Zhao Ziyang escaped, Elder Fu and the Grand Secretary were exhausted from maintaining the vast Jingtian Manor and had no more energy to lend a helping hand to Jiuqu Sect.

Therefore, their understanding of Han Yi was limited to his defeat of Fang Jiulian and his rescue of the Nine Turns Sect.

According to the original intelligence, the Grand Secretary estimated that Han Yi was at most one level stronger than him.

But in reality, Han Yi has almost reached the level of a manor lord. He and Elder Fu combined are probably no match for him and can completely take control of the situation.

"Yes, Elder is right," Gongsun Jing echoed. "Sect Leader Han's strength is unfathomable, mainly due to his personality and some of his past experiences..."

The scene of Han Yi killing three grandmasters was a huge shock to her.

There was also a large group of soldiers caught in the aftermath of the battle; their deaths were so gruesome that describing them as mountains of corpses and seas of blood would not be an exaggeration.

Inside the Snowdrift Courtyard, some disciples had also come into contact with Han Yi.

During the few days she was recovering, she inquired about these people and learned more about Han Yi's situation.

Among these people was a woman named Gongsun Di, who was his niece and had a good relationship with Han Yi.

The information she received took her even further by surprise.

According to her niece's description, Han Yi has a good personality, acts decisively, and is somewhat strong, but he is only at the level of an ordinary True Strength Martial Master.

However, according to the intelligence obtained by Gongsun Jing, Han Yi's actions were not only decisive, but also ruthless.

Anyone who offended him suffered the destruction of their family and the extinction of their bloodline. In particular, nearly a thousand of his elite troops died at his hands in several battles with the government army.

He's a ruthless killer. Of course, if that were all, it wouldn't be so bad.

What puzzled her most was why Han Yi's strength was so high.

As her niece said, Han Yi's fighting ability at the time was on par with that of an ordinary True Strength martial artist.

Based on the timeline, various events occurred at that time, such as the deaths of Chen Lingmo and Fang He.

These events are all related to Han Yi.

In other words, he was definitely hiding his true strength.

And that's what puzzled Gongsun Jing.

In this world, might makes right.

The greater one's strength, the higher one's status, the greater one's fame, and the more power one wields.

Consequently, with increased strength, one's enjoyment, food, clothing, daily necessities, and wealth will also increase.

Concealing one's strength and not revealing it to others is a way of constantly suppressing one's inner desires.

Han Yi…

Despite possessing strength comparable to the head of the academy, he managed to remain hidden and quietly act as an ordinary disciple.

In the world, there is no one who can do this.

We will not discuss those Buddhist followers who take restraint of desires, purity of mind and few desires, and purification of the six senses as their precepts.

Such people.

They are either saints or virtuous men with great perseverance, determination, and willingness to make great sacrifices.

Or they have ulterior motives.

After all, self-control alone is not enough to make someone make such a big sacrifice.

Therefore, what Gongsun Jing feared most was the latter.

just in case…...

Is it Han Yi? Does he have ulterior motives? What if…?

yes…...

“Jingjing, you’re overthinking it.” Zhong Yunxiu interrupted her abruptly, her voice cold. “You can doubt anyone, but Xiaoyi is the only one you can’t doubt.”

“But…” Gongsun Jing still wanted to argue.

“You don’t understand him… so you’ll misunderstand him…” Looking at her close friend of many years, Zhong Yunxiu sighed softly, “If he were that kind of person, then you and I would have been separated by death long ago.”

Besides, what does Jingtian Manor have left that others would covet? Apart from a great reputation, it has nothing else.

With Xiao Yi's abilities, he could easily receive several times, or even dozens of times, more treatment elsewhere.

"Hmm..." Gongsun Jing lowered her head in thought, remaining silent. *Snap*.

Old Fu gently tapped his pipe, shaking out a few clumps of ash.

“Yunxiu is right. I’ve been keeping an eye on this kid since we were at Jingtian Manor. A child who loves reading so much can’t be a bad person…”

“Even if he has ulterior motives,” the Grand Secretary said solemnly, “then we shall proceed according to the rules.”

"Rules?" Old Fu asked curiously. "What rules? To test someone's character, and if they don't fit, to choose someone else?"

The Grand Secretary said earnestly, "The rule is that Jingtian Manor should be handed over to him for revitalization."

"Huh?" Old Master Fu was immediately taken aback. "What are you saying? There's no such rule in Jingtian Manor?"

“Rules need to be flexible, don’t you know that?” Old Fu rolled his eyes. “Besides, I set all the rules for Jingtian Manor, so this one is fine too.”

"Alright... if that's how you put it, then it's settled." Old Fu said helplessly. "Anyway, given the current situation, if anything really happens, Han Yi is the strongest and has the best chance of surviving to the end."

Entrusting Jingtian Manor to him is a way of passing on the torch.

"Sect Leader Han's strength... is indeed... The key is that he hasn't broken through to the Grandmaster level in martial arts yet. If he breaks through to the Grandmaster level in martial arts at the same time... I can't even imagine it." Zhang Ruoning interjected after listening for a long time.

"Speaking of his martial arts cultivation, there's something strange about it..." The elder looked at Zhong Yunxiu, "I know a lot about the Nine-Bend Cold Yin Palm of the Nine-Bend Academy, but that kid is clearly still using the Cold Yin Force, so how come the coldness in his palm feels stronger than yours?"

“This… I’m not entirely sure either,” Zhong Yunxiu replied. “I suspect it might be that the Cold Yin Nine Curves Palm has become connected with his bloodline, causing a benign mutation in his strength and greatly increasing its power.”

"That's possible," Elder Fu nodded. "I've seen a bloodline family with the Crimson Flame Vortex Beast bloodline, capable of awakening a physique called the 'Crimson Sun Spirit Body.' Whenever they cultivate fire-attribute energy, they move incredibly fast and can mutate powerful, unique energy characteristics."

"Is that so?" Gongsun Jing, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up. "He is already strong enough. If his bloodline can also be compatible with the true skills of Jingtian Manor, after breaking through to the Grandmaster level, he will be fast, strong, and have high defense. He can also mutate and enhance his true energy... then... wouldn't he be invincible?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other and pondered carefully.

I was speechless for a moment, realizing that what she said made perfect sense.

Indeed, according to this logic...

Han Yi has no weaknesses.

He hits hard, runs fast, and is difficult for others to hit.

Most importantly, he is a low-key person, the kind who believes in revenge even after ten years, and he is ruthless in his actions.

If anyone crosses him, no matter how strong they are, they will eventually be targeted and eliminated by him, leaving no trace.

Fortunately, Han Yi was on their side.

Otherwise, being Han Yi's enemy would give me nightmares every night, and I wouldn't be able to sleep...

I can't eat or sleep properly...

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A sneeze!

The sound stopped suddenly.

A secret manor on the outskirts of Huayang.

Han Yi touched his nose, wondering why he had suddenly sneezed.

With his current physique, while he couldn't reach the level of an immortal who "drinks no grains, breathes in the wind and dew, rides the clouds, and commands flying dragons," he could still manage simple things like controlling his organs and improving his metabolism. Could it be that someone was badmouthing him behind his back?

Upon having this thought, Han Yi immediately smiled.