Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons-Chapter 1252 - 752: The True Immortal Savior

"Senior Brother, what did they say?"

True Master Ling Su noticed the other person’s expression and felt a sudden jolt in his heart. He sensed a foreboding feeling and finally put aside his initial cold demeanor, taking two quick steps forward.

"..."

True Master Yun Miao fell silent for a moment, quickly hiding the awkwardness on his face. He cleared his throat and said, "The senior brothers and disciples of the sect have just ceded part of Kaiyuan Prefecture to our Lingxu Cave. Do not be impatient, first tidy up this place, and then assist Dan Emperor Junior Brother with the relief efforts at Heavenly Tower Mountain."

Upon hearing this, a flash of anger crossed Ling Su’s eyes. Uncharacteristically, she did not flare up, but instead stared straight at her senior brother.

In the current situation, it was clear why she had been so resistant to Shen Yi’s entry into the sect earlier.

The Lingxu Cave lineage was already weak, and the senior brother had always been hesitant, unwilling to truly step forward and contend for resources. Now, suddenly, an additional mouth to feed appeared, likely leading to the division of what belonged to her.

Being stared at by his junior sister like this, True Master Yun Miao felt a bit guilty, and a flash of anger flared up within him as he reprimanded softly, "Why are you acting like this!"

He had believed that, at least, he was a Third Grade Cultivator who had nearly achieved the Extreme Nine-Nine Changes. As a leader among the younger generation within the sect, and given that the Divine Void Lineage had fallen to near annihilation while serving the sect, everyone should show him some respect.

Even if they did not truly partition out a piece of land, they should at least say something that would not mistreat the opposite party, allowing him to first stabilize this Southern Continent cultivator.

Now, however, the result was like this.

Unfortunately, True Master Yun Miao had already made bold promises earlier, and there was no good way to take them back now. With a serious demeanor, he waved his robe and assumed the stance of a senior brother: "It’s just as well. Take this opportunity to introduce Dan Emperor Junior Brother to the Northern Continent."

He then furrowed his brows slightly, with a hint of deeper meaning, "As for the rest, let’s wait until Master returns."

Hearing this once again, Ling Su’s expression did not improve.

She gave her senior brother a deep look, "Understood."

If she wanted to safeguard her territory, relying on this senior brother was hopeless.

"..."

Shen Yi stood quietly to the side, seemingly unable to understand the subtle conflict between the two and even less inclined to voice any rejection.

He needed to seize every opportunity to quickly integrate into this ironclad Northern Continent.

As for humility?

If you showed a bit of courtesy here, they would immediately use the opportunity to push you out there.

"Follow me."

Ling Su turned around, spoke in a muffled voice, then summoned her magic artifact and swept out of the Half-falling Cliff without looking back.

Shen Yi carried the Fire Dragon Chariot but could not use it. Fortunately, the Divine Void Lineage was extremely good at traveling. With a slight step, he entered the Taixu, and was not much slower than Ling Su.

...

Northern Continent, Kaiyuan Prefecture.

The once towering and majestic city had now turned into broken walls and ruins. Dark red bloodstains still remained on the mottled stones, and within the city was nothing but desolation, with the stench of excrement pervading the air.

Most of the townspeople huddled in groups of three or five, sitting amidst the rubble with vacant eyes and lifeless expressions. Scattered individuals still sat alone, babbling and laughing foolishly.

If the prefecture city was like this, the rest of Kaiyuan Prefecture could only be worse.

Around Heavenly Tower Mountain, there were even fewer sitting figures. Most people curled up under tattered grass shelters, not moving at all. If it weren’t for their faint breathing, they would be indistinguishable from the corpses littered on the ground.

"..."

Shen Yi stood with his hands down, quietly taking in the scene before him.

With the means of these cultivators from the Three Immortals Sect, if they truly wanted to provide relief, they could help these disaster victims rebuild their homes within days and quickly return to normal life.

But looking at these people’s appearances, the current situation had persisted for not just a few months.

Ling Su walked slowly, surveying the surroundings like a lioness inspecting her territory.

Soon, several cleanly dressed cultivators, exuding an aura of immortality, approached from the end of a small path. One of them held a jade bottle in one hand and a bag in the other, while the guide in front held a statue of True Monarch Ling Su with both hands.

Their robes fluttered as they quickly traversed this filthy and foul-smelling place.

With their appearance, the townspeople who had been as lifeless as corpses suddenly stirred. Despite their gaunt faces and cracked lips, they used their last bit of strength to struggle to their feet, respectfully kneeling on either side, crying with joy, "Welcome, Immortal Master!"

A seemingly endless line of people, moving in unison.

Their tears were for their current misery, while their joy was because they truly believed these were their saviors.

Without needing any repayment, month after month, they received grain and relief.

The people no longer needed to labor for food; they simply waited patiently, knowing the immortals would not let them starve to death.

Of course, it was just barely not starving. Being full was impossible, as the immortals also needed time to gather enough food.

With such widespread misery everywhere, there were too few immortals to help everyone. Being able to keep themselves and others alive was already a great act of mercy and virtue.

As for the Imperial Court... after being breached by the demons, the court had abandoned them long ago. According to the Immortal Masters, the Imperial City still flourished, with lights and revelry every night.

The Human Emperor indulged in luxury and ignorance, neglecting governance, spending his days drinking and making merry, inviting heavenly rage, leading to the current demon disaster.

Demon Slayers are Immortals! Saviors are Immortals!

Only by aspiring to the Immortal Way can one hope to return to the prosperity of the past!