Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

[In the twenty-first year, you consumed the Fox Monster Beast Core, saving the time required for breathing exercises, and your cultivation efficiency improved.]

[In the twenty-third year, you swallowed another Jiao Demon Core, replenishing the exhausted Beast Origin.]

[In the twenty-fourth year, you comprehended the power of Jade Liquid, the Power of the Jiao Demon.]

[In the twenty-seventh year, the Jade Dew from the Twelve Major Orifices poured out, converging within the sea of qi, like that fragrant dan liquid... You successfully entered the Initial Stage of the Jade Liquid Realm, with minor success in the Wind-Thunder Melting Sun Treasure Scroll.]

[Remaining lifespan: one hundred forty-six years]

[Remaining demon lifespan: one thousand four hundred seventy-three years]

...

Indeed, just the unprocessed Beast Origin Demon Core had halved the required time.

Shen Yi's thoughts floated slightly.

He exhaled a breath of clear air, closed his eyes, and naturally, a pool of golden Jade Liquid appeared before him.

The slightly viscous mass clumped together, shining brilliantly.

It seemed like the sweetest ambrosia in the world, making one's mouth water.

Above the Jade Liquid, countless dark red threads intertwined, forming a large net that enveloped the whole area.

The searing, scalding aura slowly swept over, heavy and oppressing, as if from purgatory itself.

"…"

The Twelve Major Orifices ceaselessly ingested the qi of heaven and earth, directing it to that daemonic prison, and then transformed into Jade Dew droplets.

Shen Yi opened his eyes again.

He tried to move the Jade Liquid and immediately felt a qualitative change.

It was much denser than before.

This meant that in the same amount of time, he could mobilize over ten times the qi than before.

In terms of techniques, this translated to tangible lethality.

"Does this also have to do with the Jade Liquid Realm?"

Shen Yi reached out for the last demon core but suddenly paused.

He looked at his palm with a touch of surprise.

This unfamiliar feeling with his own body... The last time he experienced it was at Mortal Fetal Perfection, and it took a full half-hour to readjust.

He remembered something and quickly opened the panel.

[Jade Liquid, Power of the Jiao Demon: With the body of a mere mortal, grasp the divine power of the Jiao Dragon.]

The description was very brief.

Yet, it made Shen Yi's breath hasten.

The Jiao Demon's original body, over ten zhang long, was incredibly strong; even when injured, it endured nine Celestial Gang Blood Fiends before it would die.

To say it could overturn rivers and seas might be an exaggeration, but when it easily ripped apart his Eight Treasures Mystic Light, its expression hadn't even changed.

And now, such immense strength lay dormant in his human body.

Vajra Gate refined the body with qi to achieve the strongest physique at the same realm, but compared to the natural-born, inherent divine skills and talents of these demonic creatures, it seemed somewhat inferior.

"Truly exaggerated."

Shen Yi moved his fingers, picking up the last demon core with a slight tremble, his expression as cautious as if he were picking up peanuts with chopsticks.

It would take several days to fully master this power.

With difficulty, he placed the demon core into his mouth and once again channeled the demon's longevity into the Wind-Thunder Melting Sun Treasure Scroll.

The Precious Furnace had already formed; all that remained was time.

[In the first year, you consumed the inner core of a Fish Demon, and your cultivation progress increased.]

[In the fourth year, your sea of qi was brimming, nearly overflowing; the inner core demonic power was exhausted, and you did not comprehend any innate abilities, but under the influence of the demonic power, your affinity with water increased.]

[In the sixth year, Jade Dew overflowed, beginning to nourish your meridians; your veins could withstand several times the Jade Dew than before, breaking through to the Mid Stage of the Jade Liquid Realm, with minor success in the Wind-Thunder Melting Sun Treasure Scroll.]

...

Starting from this hint, the subsequent text that flashed by.

Made Shen Yi purse his lips, his expression subtly complex.

Compared to demons and precious heavenly materials, this world really was stingy to the point of being infuriating.

Be it spiritual plants, demons, or even humans—the leaders of all spirits... It bestowed the same amount of qi to everyone.

[In the seventy-ninth year, you ceaselessly sought from heaven and earth, hoping for more Jade Dew to nourish your bones.]

[In the two hundred and third year, your bones became more translucent from the golden dew's nourishment, achieving Jade Bone Perfection; you entered the later period of the Jade Liquid Realm, with major success in the Wind-Thunder Melting Sun Treasure Scroll.]

[In the three hundred twenty-sixth year, Jade Dew spread to your organs, deepening your foundation, your entire being like a precious medicine, exuding an enticing fragrance.]

[In the five hundred eighty-second year, even your blood started to shimmer with specks of gold; a bright light flashed in your eyes but quickly darkened again. You finally could conceal your aura, preventing demons from spying, no longer a precious medicine but a sharp blade hidden within its sheath.]

[Jade Liquid Realm Complete]

[Remaining Lifespan: Two hundred and ninety-six years]

[Remaining Demon Lifespan: Eight hundred and ninety-one years]

...

Shen Yi clenched his fist and closed his eyes again.

He delved into introspection.

Before his eyes, a prison woven from countless dark red blood vessels was now entirely dominated by dazzling golden light.

It no longer suppressed this place but roamed freely throughout his entire body.

Jade Bone Perfection, the organs and viscera were radiant, the blood shimmered with a golden glow, like the roaring of a mighty river, thundering without end in his ears!

Under such an impactful vision.

Shen Yi even temporarily forgot the heartache he had felt just before.

Not until he opened his eyes, he remained captivated by the golden light, unable to pull away.

"Hoo…"

He steadied his breathing, forcing his heart to calm down.

Such a substantial improvement inevitably shook his state of mind.

Killing so many demons, coming to the Demon-suppression Bureau.

It finally paid off.

And the richness of this reward left Shen Yi unable to find a single fault.

This new body was incomparable to what it had been moments ago.

Nearly three hundred years of lifespan, almost like a demon's.

He slightly lowered his gaze.

Forget about living another life, this was already enough for him to live three more lives.

Even if from today he decided to stay put in one place, doing nothing, he could live until he grew tired of life and succumbed to death.

But after witnessing the scene just before.

How could he be content with mediocrity?

He wanted to go higher and see more, yet also wanted to live out a complete life—desiring both, having protective methods was essential.

Shen Yi looked toward the top of the panel.

[Current Martial Arts]

Bone-penetrating Grappling Technique (Great Success)

Initial Realm: White Ape Plays with Python (Perfection)

Jade Liquid: Celestial Gang Blood Fiend (Perfection) Experience tales with empire

Jade Liquid: Intercepting Veins and Capturing Dragons (Perfection)

Jade Liquid: Greed Wolf Banishes Evil (Perfection)

Jade Liquid: Golden Yang Eight Treasures Mystical Body Upper Scroll (Perfection)

...

He glanced over all the martial arts.

Shen Yi contemplated.

From his adventures in Shuiyun Village, he had judged the merits and flaws of various martial arts.

Black Knife was sharp, a martial art developed step by step, capable of easily tearing through demon flesh and replenishing energy, even healing wounds; its drawback was the struggle against larger opponents.

Intercepting Veins and Capturing Dragons could swiftly render foes powerless, but its downside was the need for close combat, carrying great risks.

The Celestial Gang Blood Fiend was not bad, though it had a considerable cost.

After some thought.

Shen Yi's gaze settled on the Wind-Thunder Sun-Melting Manual and the Golden Yang Eight Treasures Mystical Body.

The former had the potential to evolve into the Condensation Elixir Realm martial arts... probably.

Recalling his own aptitude, Shen Yi felt somewhat uncertain.

The latter, from Zhang the Butcher, was at best a technique that barely allowed one's physical body to cross the threshold of the Jade Liquid Realm. It seemed precious at the Initial Realm but for the current Shen Yi, the Eight Treasures Mysterious Light provided hardly any protection.

He had been reluctant to waste the demon lifespan on it.

But after obtaining the Power of the Jiao Demon, Shen Yi hesitated.

If he was to fight up close with demons, being tough and resilient was imperative.