Easy Way of Cultivation: Power Harvesting

The Golden Bell trembled, and a melodious and resonant sound echoed. In the eyes of the Saint Master of Fire Cloud Cave, the palpable bell waves expanded over the sky of the cave. The shadows on the bell seemed to come alive, detaching and charging into the mountain gate of the Fire Cloud Cave, attacking the Mountain Protection Array.

"Not good..."

The Saint Master’s expression changed dramatically, and the self-defensive Mountain Protection Array shattered in an instant.

The next moment, the waves of the bell transformed into a raging sea of thunder, surging like a torrent across the land, where everything it touched shattered into dust and vanished.

"Boom!"

Amidst the Saint Master’s Great Dao, chains of order appeared, trying to resist the overwhelming sea of thunder, but his protective Dao Power was pierced through in an instant, and two shadows passed through his body.

"Pop!"

Like the sound of a bubble bursting, he turned to dust on the spot, swept away by the rolling torrent in all directions, leaving nothing behind.

"Rumble..."

Fire Cloud Cave resembled a purgatory, with many unable to utter a scream before turning to ash. Terrifying shadows, accompanied by purple thunder, swept across, reaping lives everywhere.

In a matter of breaths, the foremost Holy Sect of Nanhe Continent vanished, erased from existence, leaving behind a vast crater emitting horrifying heat and green smoke.

The multitude of shadows returned to reappear on the Golden Bell, the Ten Thousand Spirits Bell emitted a wave, capturing the marks of all those it had slain, then flew into the void and disappeared.

[Slaughtered a disciple of Fire Cloud Cave, gained 5000 years of Ordinary Power]

[Slaughtered a disciple of Fire Cloud Cave, gained 20,000 years of Ordinary Power]

[Slaughtered a disciple of Fire Cloud Cave, gained 100,000 years of Power]

...

[Ordinary Power: 4,810,000 years]

[Martial Saint’s Power: 3,000 years]

Similarly, gaining over two million years of Ordinary Power didn’t capture Wei Fan’s attention from the interface; he was focused on the changes within the Ten Thousand Spirits Bell inside him.

This time, the eradication of Fire Cloud Cave caused less drastic changes in the Ten Thousand Spirits Bell than it did with the Celestial Profound Sect, only adding a few runes, far fewer than before.

Moreover, he noticed some shadows were expelled; the shadows on the Ten Thousand Spirits Bell did not increase infinitely but were fixed at a number.

Once this number peaked, the Ten Thousand Spirits Bell began to expel the shadows with lower cultivation, leaving only those with higher cultivation.

With certainty that there were no survivors from Fire Cloud Cave, Wei Fan transformed into a stream of light and left. A while later, numerous figures began appearing around the ruins of Fire Cloud Cave.

"Fire Cloud Cave has been wiped out!"

"Who did it?"

Seeing the vanished mountain gate of Fire Cloud Cave, the martial artists of Nanhe Continent were all astonished. No sound of fighting was heard; Nanhe Continent’s foremost Holy Sect was annihilated, simply a massacre.

Soon, the event shocked all the Holy Sects across Nanhe Continent, even bringing the Hall Master of the Nanhe Continent Demon Hunter Sub-Hall personally.

"The situation is exactly the same as with the Celestial Profound Sect in Beiding Continent."

The Hall Master of Hengzhou Demon Hunter Sub-Hall took a deep breath after inquiring.

Reportedly, after the sound of a bell, Fire Cloud Cave was erased from the world, all disciples slaughtered, not a living soul left, and it wasn’t the work of Demon Fiends.

"The first incident occurred in Beiding Continent; Gu Qingshan might know something about this."

The Hall Master of Hengzhou Demon Hunter Sub-Hall took out the Communication Jade Token to communicate with Gu Qingshan in Beiding Continent, but to no avail.

...

In Beiding Continent, at the Celestial Star City Demon Hunter Sub-Hall, Gu Qingshan slowly put down the Jade Token: "I’ve just received news from Nanhe Continent - Fire Cloud Cave was destroyed, just like Celestial Profound Sect."

A storm surged within his heart; for a force like Fire Cloud Cave, even if the Demon Hunter Organization wanted to destroy it, it would take quite an effort. No single continent’s Demon Hunter Organization could kill them all; it would require the collaboration of two continental Demon Hunter Organizations.

Yet such a powerful force was annihilated overnight, with no one seeing who made the move.

"Are you still daring enough to say it has nothing to do with Wei Fan?" Zhou Shen laughed.

Both sects had grudges with Wei Fan, and Fire Cloud Cave had tried to kill Wei Fan several times before, making this too much of a coincidence.

"The guy backing him is truly ruthless!"

Even though he now believed the event was related to Wei Fan, he didn’t think Wei Fan did it himself—likely those behind him were warning potential enemies about provoking Wei Fan.

"Next, he’ll probably wipe out another sect."

The three Dharma Martial Saints killed that day included one likely to be Elder Xuanjian of the Celestial Profound Sect, another clearly Jiang Yiyun of Fire Cloud Cave, and the last one’s identity he couldn’t guess.

It could be a Demon Saint, or perhaps someone from the Mountain Sea Zhou Family.

"It should be the Saint Master of Yuan Yi Sect; don’t forget that this kid killed the innate Divine Realm Martial Sect member of Yuan Yi Sect in the Medicine Emperor’s dojo. Although Qin Xiao suppressed it at the time, with the Saint Master’s disposition from Yuan Yi Sect, he couldn’t possibly let such a vendetta go unavenged."

Gu Qingshan shook his head. With the position of the Mountain Sea Zhou Family, such matters don’t require him to act. With just a word, many Saint Realm powerhouses would be ready to serve. Who would have thought that even three Dharma Martial Saints couldn’t kill someone who has just broken through and lacks background?

The Demon Fiend is even less likely. The Celestial Profound Sect and Fire Cloud Cave originally have the strength to kill Wei Fan; they don’t need to risk collusion with Demon Fiend for something so trivial.

Among those Wei Fan has offended, the one who truly bears the deepest hatred is undeniably the Yuan Yi Sect’s Saint Master, whose disciple was slaughtered. Moreover, his cultivation matches.

"So the next target will be Yuan Yi Sect?" Zhou Shen’s eyelid twitched.

Gu Qingshan shook his head: "He might not be able to annihilate it. If the Yuan Yi Sect’s Saint Master was among those who ambushed him before, even the slowest members of Yuan Yi Sect would know they’re next and won’t foolishly wait to be exterminated.

If Fire Cloud Cave reacts quickly, they might avoid destruction, and Yuan Yi Sect has already had ample time to respond."

One day later, Wei Fan appeared at the Transmission Domain Gate in Celestial Star City. Before transmitting to Treasure Flower Continent, he heard talk that the Yuan Yi Sect, the foremost Holy Sect of Treasure Flower Continent, was partially disbanded, their Supreme Elder scattering all disciples, with orders that without a summon, no one is allowed to return to the Sect.

"They ran!"

Wei Fan shook his head; he was not particularly surprised by this result.

The world is too vast, and even though he’s now a Saint Realm powerhouse, he can’t arrive at any corner instantaneously, nor does every place have a direct Transmission Domain Gate. Four or five days have passed since the annihilation of the Celestial Profound Sect, and Yuan Yi Sect would have received the news long ago. Those who are guilty naturally associate the destruction of the Celestial Profound Sect with the ambush against him.

Even if he traveled day and night, his speed can’t compete with the speed of a Communication Jade Token delivering messages.

Seeing this, Wei Fan was too lazy to travel to Treasure Flower Continent and instead turned towards Celestial Star City.

Celestial Star City was bustling as always, with almost no ordinary people on the streets. Wei Fan entered a tavern, ordered some food and wine, and quietly sat to eat.

There were many Jianghu people here; most drank while chatting about the destruction of the Profound Sect and Fire Cloud Cave.

Naturally, some were also discussing the recent human army sweeping away Demon Fiends; the battle ended in over ten days.

"The Qilin Ape Saint, Golden Lion King, and other Demon Saints are dead, so why doesn’t the Demon Hunter Organization take this chance to completely eradicate Demon Fiends from Beiding Continent?"

Someone showed a puzzled expression. Although the battle ended, not all Demon Fiends have been chased out of Beiding Continent, which confused some.

"The Golden Lion King and other Demon Saints are dead, but it doesn’t mean the Demon Race has no powerhouses left. Occupying some territory is enough; killing too much might lure Demon Saints from other continents."

Humans and the Demon Race have been fighting for years. Unless there’s a way to completely eradicate the other side, neither would overkill. Although most Demon Saints in Beiding Continent are dead, in some continents, humans are being oppressed by Demon Fiends.

"No, I heard the strong figures from Profound Crane Sect warned: if our Beiding Continent’s humans continue the slaughter, Profound Crane Sect will intervene, forcing the army to pull back."

Upon hearing "Profound Crane Sect," the discussion immediately ceased. Profound Crane Sect is a Demon Emperor Sect that humans dare not provoke easily.

The words of Profound Crane Sect’s powerhouses indeed deter the Demon Hunter Organization in Beiding Continent.

"Speaking of, when the Golden Lion King and other Demon Saints were slain, a White Crane Demon Saint also perished. Not sure if it was from Profound Crane Sect, but if so, Profound Crane Sect will likely seek revenge on Wei Fan!"

Someone suddenly brought up the incident in the Wilderness. While not all Crane Race members belong to Profound Crane Sect, those with Saint Realm Cultivation are highly likely from Profound Crane Sect.

Know that disciples of such Emperor Dao sects, even when entering human cities, are rarely killed. And a slain Saint Realm powerhouse from such a sect means they might directly invade human cities for revenge. Even the Demon Hunter Organization fears such forces.

Since any clash might easily escalate to an Imperial Soldiers battle, the consequences aren’t just a few lives—an entire continent could be turned to ruins, rivers of blood flowing.

"Wei Fan, come out and face your death!"

Suddenly, a loud shout echoed throughout Celestial Star City, thundering and causing the city’s mighty power to radiate, light emanating everywhere, Dao Marks appearing.

"It’s Demon Fiends!"

Seeing the mighty power emanating throughout Celestial Star City, everyone’s expressions changed.

Celestial Star City’s mighty power primarily targets Demon Fiends. When Demon Fiends approach a certain distance, the mighty power reactivates. If humans attack Celestial Star City, only then would this mighty power be triggered.

Yet, Celestial Star City hadn’t suffered an attack; the mighty power resurgence was entirely due to that loud shout.

"Boom!"

Immediately, commotion erupted outside Celestial Star City, confirming the claim. Demon Qi rolled in waves outside the city, dark smoke obscuring the sky and casting darkness.

"It’s actually Demon Fiends. Truly don’t know where this Wild Demon came from daring to cause trouble at Celestial Star City."

"Here to kill Wei Fan? Before meeting Wei Fan, they might just be squashed by Hall Master Zhou Shen."

"Probably not some Wild Demon. Without a significant background, how dare they openly shout to kill Wei Fan in Celestial Star City?"

"Wei Fan seems not to be in Celestial Star City. Let’s go and see how these Demon Fiends will perish."

The people in the tavern swarmed outside, eager to see which Demon Fiends dared come to Celestial Star City to die. Soon, the vast tavern was left only with Wei Fan, even the shopkeeper and waiter ran out.

Wei Fan leisurely finished his meal before slowly walking out of the tavern.