Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 782 Descending the Mountain (Part 1)

Over the course of a thousand years, the colossal Yuanmiao Sect has rotted to its very core.

If the roots are rotten, then the fruits that bloom and bear... and the ways in which they act... will naturally also be putrid and corrupt.

These behaviors...

In fact, this can be seen from the fact that the disciples of the Yuanmiao Sect act by any means necessary and treat human lives as disposable items to achieve their goals.

The Myriad Beasts Sect was forced to this point and had no choice but to disband.

New and old grudges combined.

Han Yi's opinion of Yuan Miaozong had plummeted to rock bottom. It could even be described as mortal enmity.

Sooner or later.

He will repay the humiliation suffered by the Beast Sect tenfold!

Not only must the Yuanmiao Sect be disbanded like the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, but it must also pay a bloody price!

Han Yi made a silent vow in his heart.

He has this confidence.

With the system panel in place, he could steadily progress step by step and always reach the highest level.

Time, time, just give him enough time!

Therefore, faced with the pressure from Yuanmiao Sect, they temporarily avoided confrontation, endured the situation, and waited for the opportune moment to reach a higher realm...

He became so powerful that no one could stop him.

That will be his time to get revenge! Whew…

In the woods below the city wall, a few withered yellow leaves drifted down.

"Ok?"

Han Yi's eyes were sharp as lightning, and he noticed the anomaly in an instant.

"Who is it? Show yourself!!" he shouted solemnly, and a ball of black fire slowly rose from his palm.

"Old Han...it's me..." A faint whooshing sound rang out, followed by a man's sigh.

“You…you shouldn’t have come back…” When the man appeared before him, Han Yi dispelled the black flame in his hand and sighed as well.

It was a man who looked exhausted, dressed in disheveled clothes, and had rushed over from the prefectural city overnight.

"Such a momentous matter... If I were to pretend to be deaf and dumb, I'm afraid I'd never sleep soundly for the rest of my life..." He looked worried and gave a bitter smile. "Why didn't you inform me sooner? It would have allowed me to mobilize my connections, make contacts, and find a way to turn things around."

"Let's go. This matter has nothing to do with you." Han Yi shook his head: "The deadlock between the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the Yuanmiao Sect has already been formed. It's either you die or I die... Disbanding the sect is the best choice now."

He has not yet announced the disbandment of the sect to the public.

He didn't even tell his close friend.

Firstly, it was for the sake of secrecy, to buy time for the relocation of disciples.

Secondly...

What's the point of telling **...?

We've offended Emperor Yuanmiao. Are we going to drag the Hu family down with us and make them the ones who get implicated?

Fortunately, Han Yi kept quiet and secretly began to act.

Upon hearing this, a surge of intense anger rose on his face. "Leave? Do you still consider me a friend? Can't we share hardship, only wealth? What do you take me for?"

The white jade folding fan in his hand was gripped so tightly that it made a faint clicking sound.

Although the Beast Clan and the Hu family did not have a formal alliance, their close relationship had long made them de facto allies.

No matter how discreetly Han Yi tried to disband the sect, he couldn't hide it from the Hu family, who were in cahoots with him.

According to the original schedule, **he should be in the prefectural city at this time, attending the banquet hosted by the military officer.

Upon receiving the urgent report from his family, he glanced at it and, risking offending his superiors, made an excuse and rushed back overnight.

"What's the use of getting angry? Can getting angry solve the problem?" Han Yi stared intently at his friend. "Let's be frank, there's only one outcome for your Hu family getting involved in this mess."

He paused, then uttered four words earnestly: "To be shattered to pieces!"

“You…you’re not alone anymore…think of your wife, your children, your family…go back.”

Han Yi let out a long sigh.

The reason he didn't want to tell ** was because he truly considered ** a friend.

In these kinds of situations, one more person means one less person...

None of them can influence the overall situation.

"...You...I..." He was speechless, unable to utter a word.

“This is the Yuanmiao Sect, no one can contend with it. I can't. You can't. Your Hu family can't either,” Han Yi said softly. “Go back, forget about tonight, pretend we never came. It's better for both of us.”

"..." fell silent, speechless.

The mind, which was initially filled with anger and anxiety and had lost its clarity, gradually calmed down and regained its rationality.

After calming down, one is plunged into endless pain and helplessness.

He knew that Han Yi was right.

No matter how extensive his connections were, he couldn't possibly be so influential as to make Yuan Miaozong bow down.

No matter how powerful the Hu family is, their strength is not enough to contend with the Yuanmiao Sect.

They won't be able to help; they'll only make things worse.

Powerless.

The hand gripping the fan tightened its hold, and a deep sorrow shone in the depths of its eyes.

Yes.

It wasn't fear, nor did I retreat; it was simply a feeling of sorrow. Family ties, friendships, responsibilities, and the burdens I carried on my shoulders.

Conflict and collision are inevitable.

He wanted to take some action, but sadly discovered that he could do nothing and change nothing.

"Will we... ever have another chance to get together for drinks?" **Her gaze fell on Han Yi, a deep sorrow lurking beneath her calm as she looked at her friend.

"Don't worry, it will happen." Han Yi immediately smiled. "I won't die, go back in peace."

This disbanding of the sect was a desperate measure, and also a risky one.

It's possible that after the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect disbands, this matter will simply fade away, and the hype will gradually die down.

Even if Han Yi lands safely.

If Yuanmiao Sect continues to pursue him relentlessly, he is not necessarily doomed. Although Yuanmiao Sect has many powerful figures, any one of them is either a Grandmaster or a Great Grandmaster, as easy as picking up cabbages.

However, the martial arts masters who truly play a decisive role and make the final decision are still reluctant to make a move.

With the Seven Tribulations looming overhead, the Venerable-level experts within the Yuanmiao Sect only wished to remain hidden in their blessed lands, cultivating themselves diligently. Most of them were hesitant to descend the mountain unnecessarily and become entangled in karma.

Otherwise, in such a vast Yunzhou, how could some Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters possibly have the chance to make a name for themselves? They would have already been known as Venerable-level experts.

Therefore, the most skilled individuals openly active in Yunzhou by the Yuanmiao Sect are top-tier Grandmasters.

This would greatly improve Han Yi's situation.

His true strength and background have already been revealed in considerable detail, but what gives people the strongest impression is that he is a practitioner of multiple disciplines.

He cultivates both martial arts and bloodline, making him significantly stronger than ordinary grandmasters, but far inferior to Venerables. He is considered one of the top grandmasters.

Perhaps resolving the Fan Hongchou incident will elevate his standing in the eyes of outsiders.

However, within the powerful intelligence network of the Yuanmiao Sect, the truth of the matter was fully known.

If it weren't for the divine weapon of the Tantai family's bloodline, Han Yi would have almost lost his life that time.

In the minds of the Yuanmiao Sect members, this was the final assessment of his strength.

As long as you don't exceed this limit, you won't attract the attention of powerful figures at the Venerable level.

"I understand."

How sharp is **'s eye?

Based on his years of experience together and his understanding of Han Yi.

It's easy to see that his friend wasn't just putting on an act to comfort him; he was genuinely confident.

Recalling all that happened in the past.

Whenever there are thorny problems or powerful enemies appear.

Han Yi, who usually keeps a low profile.

They always manage to make a stunning debut at crucial moments, turning the tide and averting disaster.

Thinking of this, the anxiety that had been gripping her finally eased a little, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

"You seem quite confident; it seems I was overthinking it."

"I do have some plans," Han Yi said with a smile, "but they won't come true if I say them out loud."

"Alright. Here, take this." Without asking any further questions, he took something out of his pocket and tossed it over.

"This is…..."

Han Yi frowned as he looked at the object in his hand.

This is a short, translucent, emerald-green dagger. Embroidered on the blade is a sharp claw covered in scales.

It doesn't look like an ordinary object, but when you sense its aura, it's strangely devoid of any fluctuation.

"This is the Emerald Concealment Dagger, a wondrous artifact crafted jointly by my wife and me using the secret techniques of the Hundred Meridians of the Human Race." He explained briefly, "I've tested its power. It's utterly ineffective against Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters, and even Venerable-level experts... can pose a threat to it..."

"Able to deal with Venerable level beings...?!" Han Yi's pupils shrank. "Such a treasure... is it perhaps..."

"It's nothing. This thing can only be used once." ** waved his hand. "Even if you can injure a Venerable-level expert, they will immediately kill you in return, so it's meaningless. The key is to quickly eliminate enemies of your own level."

"No matter how you look at it, describing it as a game-changing weapon is no exaggeration. A surprise attack, if successful even once, is enough to turn the tide..." Han Yi sighed. In the last assassination attempt...

Yan Xuanji arranged for Cheng Wu and his two companions to assassinate him, based on the strength of a top-tier grandmaster.

Cheng Wu, Zhao Yi, and Huo Niangzi are targeting Han Yi's martial arts and bloodline.

If these three individuals each possess a powerful, one-time-use artifact similar to the Emerald Hidden Dagger.

Even if Han Yi doesn't die, at the very least, he will have to use his long-prepared trump card, resulting in a severe blow to his strength.

Or conversely, what if Han Yi had possessed a rare item like the Emerald Hidden Dagger at that time?

A child.

Not to mention the black energy of his bloodline spirit seed, even his formless tribulation body wouldn't need to be used.

It is equivalent to a strike from a Venerable-level expert.

The value of the Emerald Hidden Dagger is self-evident.