Chapter 652 - 434: The Focus of the World
"It seems Tian Chunqiu wasn’t killed by that old scoundrel Zhou Shen, but was instead murdered by Wei Fan. This kid is truly terrifying..."
When the Saint Master of Fire Cloud Cave received this news, he instantly determined the real culprit behind the death of his Martial Saint Tian Chunqiu from Fire Cloud Cave. Previously, they believed it was Zhou Shen from Beiding Continent who had killed Tian Chunqiu and dared not pursue further. Now, with the revelation that Wei Fan has already become a Saint, he immediately realized that the true murderer was Wei Fan.
"In other words, Wei Fan broke through to the Saint Realm more than twenty days ago, perhaps even at the time when he was at Medicine Emperor Huangfu Qingyang’s dojo, he already became a Saint."
The Saint Master of Fire Cloud Cave murmured to himself, his expression changing continuously. The earlier the breakthrough, the more monstrous Wei Fan appeared.
Fire Cloud Cave has existed for tens of thousands of years, and its depth is unmatched by the Jianghu people. In the two thousand-year history of the Eastern Domain, there has never been a nineteen-year-old who broke through to the Saint Realm, and even across the entire Five Great Domains, there isn’t a nineteen-year-old Saint Realm powerhouse.
Such a monster, if given a choice, he would even willing to personally mediate the grievances between Fire Cloud Cave and Wei Fan. But now Tian Chunqiu is dead, and even if Fire Cloud Cave doesn’t wish to pursue, fearful of Wei Fan, with Wei Fan’s disposition, he would probably not let Fire Cloud Cave go. They couldn’t simply swallow their pride.
"Indeed world-shaking, but a monstrosity that hasn’t fully grown is not a monstrosity!"
A figure slowly walked over, and the Saint Master of Fire Cloud Cave saw his teacher, the Supreme Elder of Fire Cloud Cave, Jiang Yiyun.
"Master’s intention is to continue killing that Wei Fan?" The Saint Master of Fire Cloud Cave’s eyes glimmered with cold light.
Jiang Yiyun nodded. "As long as we don’t kill openly, who would know that Fire Cloud Cave did it when Wei Fan dies? I’ve heard a bit about his character; he destroyed those sects that provoked him in the Wilderness. If we don’t kill him now, once he has the power to destroy Fire Cloud Cave, he will certainly come after us."
The Saint Master of Fire Cloud Cave nodded, and this was also his concern.
Now it’s not about whether they want to kill Wei Fan, it’s about whether Wei Fan would let Fire Cloud Cave go in the future.
"Besides, we’re not the only ones, I think Yuan Yi Sect, Star Martial Sect, and Celestial Profound Sect likely can’t sit still either. Reach out to them, and if several join forces, even a Body Ascension can’t survive."
He had thoroughly investigated the battle process between Wei Fan and the Demon Saint, and with his combat power comparable to the Late-stage Condensation Stage, if two Dharma Martial Saints made a move, Wei Fan would surely die. With so many Holy Sects united, even a Great Saint powerhouse would be aggrieved.
"Also, this matter stems from the Zhou Family as well, send someone to inform the Zhou Family. I think the Zhou Family’s young master would not sit still knowing that his rival in love is a nineteen-year-old Martial Saint."
The key was that Wei Fan had no backing, merely a Territory Guardian War General. Unless Wei Fan became a Hall Master in the Demon Hunter Organization, the organization wouldn’t have much to say if he sought personal revenge against Wei Fan.
"A nineteen-year-old Saint Realm powerhouse can verify my Killing Dao." In a hall made of white bones, a pale young man stepped out, disappearing into the air with a sway.
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"A monstrous talent that breaks through to the Saint Realm at thirty-five compared to a nineteen-year-old is really nothing!"
In Holy City, Feng Hua stood atop a Divine Que, gazing towards the Wilderness. The nineteen-year-old Saint Realm powerhouse shook the world, stirring emotions in everyone, and causing many self-proclaimed geniuses to feel ashamed.
"You’ve become a Saint, so I can’t lag behind."
She quickly descended from the Divine Que to find her great-grandfather. "Great-grandfather, I want to strive for the Saint Realm, please prepare breakthrough resources for me."
"Alright!"
Xuanyuan Ting nodded. "It was my mistake in judgment; now you talent, rest assured, great-grandfather will shield you from family pressure, giving you time to grow."
As he spoke, Xuanyuan Ting left.
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Even after seven days since the incident at the Five Tigers Sect, the Wilderness remained in a state of celebration. In fact, one could say the shaking of the Wilderness had just begun, since most people did not have dedicated channels to gather information, and some were still unaware of what happened at the Five Tigers Sect.
In the hearts of the Desert Human Race, Wei Fan was originally a divine existence; he dismantled the Desert Martial Alliance that only absorbed the blood of the Desert Human Race, and led the Desert Human Race to sweep away all Demons, ushering the Wilderness into a golden era.
After Dao Collapse ended, the Wilderness had connections with the outside world, and many came to know the prosperity and flourishing outside the Wilderness, which was initially good news. However, the people of Wilderness soon discovered a problem.
The martial artists entering the Wilderness from outside did not bring benefits, but rather brought chaos, trying to occupy the cultivation Holy Land by force. Just as the people of Wilderness despaired, Wei Fan appeared once again.
Not only did he suppress the external martial artists stirring trouble in the Wilderness, but he also spread the Martial King Technique, giving the people of Wilderness the capital to strengthen themselves and means to exploit the advantages of native Wilderness life.
This move made the people of the Wilderness admire Wei Fan even more, not only did many new temples dedicated to Wei Fan spring up, but reportedly many sects added Wei Fan to the ancestral halls dedicated to past masters.
For as long as seven days to come, Wei Fan’s achievements were being praised all over the Wilderness, with many martial artists pausing their cultivation to spread his teachings, wishing to propagate the cultivation techniques Wei Fan passed down to every corner of the Wilderness.
Currently in the Wilderness, no one dares speak ill of Wei Fan; otherwise, they would be beaten to death by a self-proclaimed disciple of Wei Fan.
This time, Wei Fan truly ascended to godhood.
Previously, only commoners would worship him; now even Jianghu sects and the Imperial Dynasty offer him worship.
"He’s ascended to sainthood, but it’s a pity he didn’t do it in the Wilderness; otherwise, by marshaling the power of the populace, even a Great Saint might not be able to contend with him here."
Qin Xiao exclaimed, and then cursed Gu Qingshan as a fool for not advising Wei Fan to return to the Wilderness to break through.
"How the hell was I supposed to know about such a thing? But it’s okay, he can come back here when he becomes an emperor."
Not everyone knows about such a thing, besides, the Wilderness is too small, just a corner to the vast human race of the Five Great Domains, who would know Wei Fan could attain sainthood in such a place?
Becoming a saint isn’t just about doing good deeds; the people’s gratitude towards you must reach a certain level before you can attain sainthood through it.
"Thank you, Wei Fan!"
Ji Qingyue looked at the brand new mountain gate and sincerely thanked Wei Fan. He had personally seen Wei Fan bury almost a hundred Martial King Divine Soldiers during the array setup; even if a Martial Saint came to attack, they’d have to put in some effort.
"Why thank me, if I hadn’t implicated you, Yunhua Sect wouldn’t have had its mountain gate destroyed several times."
This time, he’s gone all out, using most of the Martial King Divine Soldiers he collected on the Mountain Protection Array of Yunhua Sect. Under his arrangement, although Yunhua Sect isn’t like places such as the Five Tigers Sect, it can be considered a cultivation holy land; one day, it’s not impossible for Saint Realm powerhouses to emerge from here.
Two days later, Wei Fan left Yunhua Sect.
He didn’t want to linger here too long. Having slaughtered a group of Celestial Profound Sect disciples and killed several Demon Saints, if the Demon Race comes again, he wouldn’t fear, but Yunhua Sect would likely be implicated once more.
"This place is great, but ultimately, it’s not suitable for me!"
As he passed down the Martial King Technique, the Divine Ring behind the Primordial Spirit in his brain further solidified. Now, in the Wilderness, even if he doesn’t actively cultivate, his Dao grows every day at an incredible pace. He estimated that even without cultivation, if he slept in the Wilderness for a few years, he could reach the limit of the Condensing Dao Realm.
If he actively cultivates, this time can be shortened to a year.
This speed is actually terrifying, many Martial Saints couldn’t complete this step even with a lifetime of cultivation, but for him, it’s still too slow, as his enemies won’t give him time to grow steadily.
Don’t be fooled by the current calm; secretly, who knows how many waves are surging? Not to mention the Celestial Profound Sect, Fire Cloud Cave, Yuan Yi Sect have enemies, once the Human Race Holy Sect knows he broke through within nineteen years old to the Saint Realm, what kind of reaction would that provoke? The Demon Fiends won’t sit still.
Why did the Golden Lion King and Qilin Ape Saint die? Wasn’t it because they wanted to strangle this demon in the cradle? Although he has now become a saint, he’s not yet invincible, as he hasn’t truly grown.
The Wilderness will be his future place of ascension to emperor, he cannot let the flames of war continue burning here, only when the people of the Wilderness become strong will this place become his support in the future.
An hour later, Wei Fan appeared in the Dragon Royal Palace, greeted by Long Jianying and Huo Tianzheng personally.
With Huangfu Nalan stationed here, everything in the Dragon Kingdom returned to normal, and all those hiding returned.
"Pass this technique to you two!"
After a brief chat, Wei Fan took out a martial art book and handed it to Long Jianying and Huo Tianzheng.
This is the Zilan Sect’s Holy Skill he obtained from Song Lingyun after slaying him, but of course, it’s no longer the original Zilan Sect Holy Skill; it’s the cultivation technique re-deduced by him using the Scripture of the Three Emperors. Although it doesn’t reach the level of Emperor level Martial Arts, it’s definitely top among top-level Holy Skills.
His acquaintances mostly reside here, and such things are merely a small favor to him that he’d extend help where he can, not wanting a future where he’s left without friends around him.
"You’re leaving?" Long Jianying and Huo Tianzheng were taken aback. With everyone outside rushing to the Wilderness, Wei Fan staying here would be the best move.
Wei Fan nodded: "I’ve come to bid farewell; you roughly understand my situation. The demon fiends and some Holy Sects covet eliminating me eagerly. Though I’m not afraid, I don’t want the flames of war to spread to the Wilderness."
The two fell silent, Wei Fan’s level was beyond their comprehension; even if they weren’t afraid to die and wanted to help Wei Fan, they would only be a burden.
After chatting a bit more, Wei Fan got up to find Huangfu Nalan.
"I plan to give up the throne, take everyone to cultivate in seclusion, and no longer be a burden to him, old man, how do you see it?"
Watching Wei Fan leave, Long Jianying suddenly looked at Huo Tianzheng.
He hadn’t cared much for the throne anyway; when Wei Fan collapsed the Imperial Family, he stood out to stabilize the Dragon Country Court, now that the world is stable, and the Demon Hunter Organization has stationed itself in the Wilderness, there’s no need to worry about the safety of the populace.
Huo Tianzheng nodded: "Had it not been for you becoming the damned emperor, I’d have hidden away earlier; being leveraged several times, I’ve had enough, without strength, being emperor won’t be enjoyable."
Long Jianying deeply agreed; he’s not someone who would settle down, now with no barrier between the Wilderness and Five Great Domains, he imagines pursuing cultivation and taking a look outside, at over two hundred years old, he might achieve sainthood by cultivating hard; truly continuing as emperor would only dull his ambitions.
At night, the two found Wei Fan to discuss the matter. Wei Fan wasn’t particularly concerned about the throne and cared even less about this.
Long Jianying’s talent wasn’t bad to begin with, now having completed the First Level Transformation of the Divine Silkworm Nine Transformations, truly entering this unrivaled martial art, his comprehension underwent a drastic change; if he concentrates on cultivation, it might not be far-fetched to say that he could become an emperor or a saint, continuing as emperor might not be a good idea for Long Jianying.