Easy Way of Cultivation: Power Harvesting

"Disciple pays respects to Master!"

"Li Chuyang pays respects to Lord Situ!"

As Situ Feng appeared, Zhang Xianlong and the other two hurried forward to pay their respects, their faces full of envy.

After the end of the Dao Collapse, those with higher talent and cultivation reaped greater benefits.

Situ Feng had ascended from the Mid-Divine Realm straight into the Martial King Realm, while Huo Tianzheng and Long Jianying, both Martial Venerables, had now reached the Fourth and Fifth Layer of Martial King’s cultivation.

In the entire Wilderness, all martial artists were experiencing a rapid enhancement in cultivation. It was said that some who had reached the Martial King Realm had already ascended to the Ninth Layer, terrifyingly formidable.

"Master, what is happening outside?"

Zhang Xianlong curiously inquired about the situation outside. They had received news from Wei Fan sent from beyond the Wilderness, saying that even before the Dao Collapse ended, some had already been moved here, but not everyone could be shifted.

For instance, Long Jianying, who is now the Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom, can be hidden away by anyone, except himself. If he were to leave, the Dragon Kingdom would descend into chaos.

Moreover, the Dragon Kingdom was not only established by Wei Fan but was also his homeland. Not everyone could find peace by merely hiding.

Within a fortnight, the rapid cultivation surge had passed, and those who came from outside had begun to seize the famous mountains and rivers of the Wilderness.

"Several sects have had their gates seized by powerful outsiders, but the Dragon Kingdom is fine for now!"

Situ Feng revealed a grave expression. Chaos had erupted around neighboring countries, the Jianghu was in turmoil, yet the Dragon Kingdom remained unaffected, which made them even more uneasy.

It was uncertain whether Wei Fan’s renowned reputation had deterred the powerful outsiders from targeting the Dragon Kingdom, or if a more formidable powerhouse had set their sights on it, causing no one to stir trouble here.

If it were the latter, it would be a significant issue as only a Saint Realm powerhouse could make countless Martial Kings and Demon Kings fear entering the Wilderness.

This caliber of powerhouse, even in the outside world, was rumored to stand at the pinnacle of the Martial Dao. It’s not a big deal if a Human Race powerhouse were involved, as they might only implicate them. The fear lay in a Demon Race powerhouse seeking revenge against Wei Fan, who would certainly act without restraint.

"No! The retaliation has begun!"

Huo Tianzheng walked out, holding a Communication Jade Token: "This old man just received news that Yunhua Sect has been wiped out by a giant hand struck from beyond the heavens."

Having broken through to a Martial King, he now appeared as a middle-aged man, no longer old.

"These beasts, if they have the guts, they should go after Wei Fan!" Situ Ying cursed angrily.

The one most closely connected to Wei Fan in the Wilderness, aside from those of them from Su City, is Yunhua Sect. Yunhua Sect has had a good relationship with Wei Fan and even got implicated because of him—their original gate was destroyed. It was later re-established in the Chu Kingdom with Wei Fan’s help, only to be wiped out again.

The strong in the Wilderness all knew Yunhua Sect and Wei Fan’s relationship, so those with the power to annihilate Yunhua Sect wouldn’t act. Most local Martial King powerhouses in the Wilderness had ties with Wei Fan, and only outsiders would destroy Yunhua Sect.

Yunhua Sect held no enmity with the powerful outsiders, so the only reason left for it being destroyed was as retaliation against Wei Fan, targeting the sect close to him.

"These beasts, Yunhua Sect was home to several tens of thousands!"

Li Chuyang’s voice trembled; Yunhua Sect was called a sect, but it was actually a small city.

Huo Tianzheng shook his head: "Do not worry, on the first day the Dao Collapse ended, Dongfang Ye and Ji Qingyue had already dispersed all disciples of Yunhua Sect throughout various parts of the Wilderness. Only the sect gate was destroyed, no lives were lost."

"They’re deliberately forcing Wei Fan to show himself; it seems he’s caused considerable trouble outside!" Situ Feng sighed in relief.

Huo Tianzheng remarked, "This young man stirs up the wind and clouds wherever he goes. Being his friend is both an honor and a constant worry. However, I think it’s better if we part ways to avoid being caught all at once."

Situ Feng nodded in agreement: "I’ve been thinking the same. We can’t help him, nor should we drag him down. Let’s try to buy him time to grow..."

They couldn’t let themselves be captured by Wei Fan’s enemies, giving up cultivation.

Outsiders might still doubt whether Wei Fan can become a Saint, but they had absolute confidence in him.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the grand array of the valley they were located in was torn apart by a giant hand.

"Did you think you could hide and not be found?"

A massive gold-furred hand reached through the torn void, grasping towards Huo Tianzheng and the others.

"Ninth-Layer Demon King!"

Huo Tianzheng’s expression changed dramatically; they had already been targeted by Demon Fiends. Under the terrifying pressure, even he, a Martial King powerhouse, couldn’t help but vomit blood, while Zhang Xianlong, Situ Ying, and the other Martial Venerable cultivators fared even worse, their Golden Bodies quickly dissipating like dust.

"How dare you!"

A soft reprimand echoed from the valley, as a sword aura cut through the giant hand. Immediately afterward, two figures shot into the sky, engaging in combat with the Demon King.

"It’s Zhi Hua and Gu Ziqin!" Situ Feng exhaled deeply; the Ninth-Layer Demon King was terrifying. As a First Layer Martial King himself, the mere Aura could crush him.

If Wei Fan’s two friends hadn’t worried about them and secretly protected them, they would have become hostages for the Demon Fiends to coerce Wei Fan today.

"No more talking, run quickly!"

Huo Tianzheng unleashed his Will Power, sweeping up the nearly dead Situ Ying, Li Chuyang, and Zhang Xianlong, flying toward the depths of the valley where Ning Xuan, Li Fengyi, and others were waiting. They needed to take these people and escape together.

Their robes were stained with blood, but they couldn’t care less. It was an extremely terrifying Demon King that even Zhi Hua and Gu Ziqin, both Ninth-Layer Martial Kings, seemed to struggle against.

"Who would have thought that even as Martial Kings, we are still ants to the outside world’s powerhouses!"

Situ Feng felt a mix of anger and surprise; his pride had been shattered. For the first time in his life, he was humiliated by Demon Fiends to the point of nearly being killed just by the released Aura.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the valley shook again, and the grand array was completely dispelled. With silent steps, three more terrifyingly powerful Demon Kings appeared — one was the Five-Colored Demon Bull, another was the Golden Lion, and the last was a Great White Ape. Including the Demon King already battling Zhi Hua and Gu Ziqin, a total of four Peak Demon Kings had arrived.

"Puchi..."

Under the terrifying aura, the sound of people spitting blood echoed throughout the valley. The most powerful Huo Tianzheng struggled with difficulty to protect everyone, but he too was only at the Fourth Layer of the Martial King realm. Under the aura of three extreme Demon Kings, even he seemed like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment.

In an instant, everyone despaired. With such a lineup, there was simply no chance for them to escape.

"Don’t kill these ants yet; we still need them to draw out Wei Fan!"

Suddenly, the Golden Lion spoke, and the other two Demon Kings retracted their terrifying aura.

"Miss Zhi Hua, Brother Gu, you two should leave quickly. Don’t get dragged down by us."

With the pressure gone, Huo Tianzheng immediately urged Zhi Hua and Gu Ziqin to leave. With four Demon Kings in total and just one suppressing the two of them, if they didn’t leave now, neither would escape.

"You can’t even protect yourself, and you’re still thinking about others?"

The Golden Lion extended a massive hand across the void: "You must be Huo Tianzheng, right? I’ve heard you’re like a half-master to Wei Fan. If we capture you, let’s see how long Wei Fan can hide. Even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, he won’t get away with killing the Little Lion King of my Golden Lion Race."

Upon entering the Wilderness, the Golden Lion Race had already found out that it was Wei Fan who killed the Little Lion King back then.

"I would rather die than let you capture me to threaten Wei Fan!"

Huo Tianzheng displayed a fierce determination, preferring death over being captured by these Demon Fiends. Being captured would mean eventual death, so he might as well die now to buy time for Wei Fan.

"Elder Huo is right; we won’t let these beasts succeed, even at the cost of our lives!"

"Death is nothing to fear; Wei Fan will slaughter you all eventually!"

...

Situ Ying and Ning Xuan raised their voices, having made up their minds.

"Bang!"

Just as everyone was about to take their own lives, the massive hand of the Golden Lion exploded suddenly, and blood poured down like a torrential rain.

"Howl!"

The Golden Lion let out a miserable cry, pulling back a hand that was now only half intact.

Huo Tianzheng and the others couldn’t help feeling a thrill of joy, halting their suicidal actions as they scanned their surroundings to see who had saved them.

"I don’t have many friends, so don’t talk about dying so easily. Didn’t I say that after the Dao Collapse, I would return to subdue everything? Do you really not trust me?"

Wei Fan’s voice echoed as a pair of hands covered in Holy Light tore open the void, revealing a pitch-black Void World.

The next moment, a man and a woman stepped out from within.

"Wei Fan!"

Huo Tianzheng and the others were overjoyed. Who else could it be but Wei Fan?

Wei Fan was shrouded in a thin layer of Holy Light, making him look exceedingly divine, like a deity descending to the mortal realm, exuding an aura of majesty.

The Demon Qi in the air melted rapidly under this Holy Light, purified completely.

"Traversing the Void World, Wei Fan has become a Saint!"

The Golden Lion’s expression changed dramatically. While Huo Tianzheng and the others did not understand the implications of his unique entrance, the Demon Kings from the Five Great Domains did; only a Saint Realm powerhouse could traverse the Void World.

For a moment, he even forgot the pain of his severed arm, feeling utterly terrified.

It’s not even necessary for Wei Fan to be a Saint to easily slay them; they knew even while staying in the Wilderness that Wei Fan once fought barehanded against a Holy Soldier.

"You plan to capture my friends to threaten me, yet even the Demon Saints don’t make a move?"

Wei Fan lightly waved his sleeve, and a surge of Holy Light spread out. Without a single cry, the four Demon Kings turned into cold corpses and plummeted from the sky.

Having become a Saint Realm powerhouse, to kill Ninth Layer Demon Kings was essentially a matter of thought.

[Eliminated the Golden Lion, gained 100,000 years of Ordinary Power]

[Eliminated the Five-Colored Demon Bull, gained 100,000 years of Ordinary Power]

...

[Ordinary Power: 450,000 years]

[Martial Saint’s Power: 300 years]

"Boom Boom..."

The corpses of the four Demon Kings crashed into the ground, kicking up massive clouds of dust. This scene left Zhi Hua, Gu Ziqin, and others speechless, while the eyes of Huo Tianzheng, Situ Feng, and others nearly popped out.

The overwhelmingly powerful four Demon Kings had all perished from a single wave of Wei Fan’s sleeve, without even sensing any power fluctuation.

Wei Fan turned back to look at the group, smiling: "What, don’t you recognize me anymore?"