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Chapter 624: Strategizing, the Arrival! [Extra Chapters 39 and 40 for the White Silver Alliance's El
Chapter 624: Strategizing, the Arrival! [Extra Chapters 39 and 40 for the White Silver Alliance's Eldest Brother]
Rui Qian Shan stood to the side, not daring to even breathe heavily.
Since the Ninth Brother had summoned him, there must be something important.
But after calling him over, he was still deep in thought, indicating that the Ninth Brother was still hesitating and calculating regarding the task he was about to assign.
If something made the Ninth Brother hesitate, it must be a significant matter! Rui Qian Shan tried his best to minimize his presence, almost to the point of disappearing in the office...
"Your disciple, Ding Jiran, I arranged for him to forcefully enhance his cultivation in the Star Spirit Hall two months ago, right? What level has he reached now?"
"He's almost at the Venerable Rank. However, the Star Spirit Hall has exhausted most of its accumulated energy in the process."
"I've been honing his combat skills recently. Once I'm done, he should be at the second or third level of the Venerable Rank," replied Rui Qian Shan.
"That high?"
Dongfang Sansan couldn't help but furrow his brows, feeling a slight toothache. "A bit overboard..."
Rui Qian Shan was puzzled, "Overboard?"
His mind was filled with confusion.
What was this all about? Since they had already forcefully enhanced his cultivation, shouldn't it be better to enhance it further? How could it be considered overboard?
"Immediately stop the forced cultivation. Let him enhance his combat power through external battles."
Dongfang Sansan instructed.
"Yes, sir."
Rui Qian Shan readily agreed.
"Since you're personally honing his skills, how is Ding Jiran's combat power now?"
"He's still struggling to catch up with his realm. This guy has been practicing tirelessly, but his cultivation is rising too quickly."
Rui Qian Shan explained.
"Hmm, that's good."
Dongfang Sansan spoke these four words and then resumed his deep contemplation.
Rui Qian Shan was completely bewildered.
What was going on? The fact that his combat power was lagging behind, yet it was considered good?
Good in what way?
"I'll give you ten more days to hone his skills. Then we'll set him free."
Finally, Dongfang Sansan made a decision and said, "Are you prepared?"
"We've discussed that matter more than twenty times. Of course, I'm ready," Rui Qian Shan realized.
"Place him in the Eastern Region and let his killing spree begin. Prepare the corpses, and get Ning, Yan, Gu, Zhao, and Meng families to go completely underground, becoming a secret force for all subsequent actions!"
"Yes!"
"As soon as Ding Jiran starts his mission, we'll capture his family, the Ding family!"
"Yes!"
"In ten days, bring Ding Jiran to me. There are some matters I need to instruct him on in person."
"Yes, sir!"
"Go now."
Rui Qian Shan left.
Dongfang Sansan's mind was restless.
He reviewed all the information, analyzing it from different angles, inserting various unexpected factors, and then re-analyzing...
After a long while, he concluded, "A sixty percent chance of success!"
Dongfang Sansan muttered, "The rest... I leave to fate and luck. The Guardian higher-ups can't provide much help in this regard."
"Little ones..."
Dongfang Sansan gazed out the window, his eyes filled with a hint of anxiety, "Grow up quickly! Faster!"
"Fang Che, this Supreme Leader's Incubate to Divinity plan... Even if you don't become the Champion, you must secure a spot in the top three."
Dongfang Sansan's heart surged with emotions, like white waves crashing in the sky.
However, his face remained calm, his hands clasped behind his back, allowing the turmoil in his heart to continue. Thunderous thoughts reverberated within him.
The entire continent's map, its terrain, all the noble families, high-level cultivators, hidden demons, and peak existences clashed and fought in his mind, vying for dominance...
The peak cultivators of the Guardian headquarters ascended and descended in his thoughts at different times...
The current situation of the experts guarding the borders of the Guardian continent also swirled in his mind...
If he sensed danger for any of his side's experts, his thoughts lingered there for a while...
After a long silence, he said, "In half a year..."
Dongfang Sansan's eyes finally blinked, and he murmured, "No worries..."
"Therefore, in this half-year, we need to focus on the families of those guarding the borders. Let the brothers be at ease, and let them know that I, Dongfang Sansan, always keep my promises..."
"If possible, we can organize a two-day tour of Huan Ma City for their outstanding descendants, bestowing upon them high honors and aspirations, and planting the seeds of ambition in the next generation... Passing down the torch from generation to generation... Education always comes first, but faith is equally important!"
"The Guardian's responsibility is as heavy as the stars!"
"These little ones, full of vitality, always bring joy."
Thinking of the younger generation, his eyes softened, and his expression relaxed.
"The entire continent should undergo hero worship during this period, including the various martial and literary academies, as well as the common people..."
After putting the battle situation aside, Dongfang Sansan's thoughts drifted elsewhere, "The public's indifference is chilling. Therefore, inspiring the entire continent is a task that can't be taken lightly. It requires persistent and increasingly intense propaganda and education..."
"I want to see unity and not indifference from countless experts as heroes fall in battle. We must strive for these forces."
"A heavy responsibility and a long way to go..."
"There's also the matter of cleansing the continent. Relying solely on Fang Che and the seven others in the Life and Death Squad... Sigh..."
The mountain wind blew, rushing into the window, carrying a chill. The curtains fluttered, and the air was filled with a sense of anticipation.
Outside the window, a mist slowly rose.
Winter had already arrived, and the cold air mingled with the heat, enveloping the entire Guardian Headquarters in a hazy atmosphere. The mist transformed into boundless Spirit Energy, creating an otherworldly ambiance.
...
At the headquarters of the Only Righteous Sect.
Yan Nan was also deep in thought, strategizing various plans.
Yan Bei Han and the others had already returned and were gathering outside the grand hall.
Many of them had already reached the peak of their cultivation, but they were holding back.
They were all waiting for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—the Supreme Leader's Incubate to Divinity Plan.
This was a leadership qualification.
If the ordinary Incubate to Divinity Plan was about selecting talents, it merely chose those who could establish connections with others.
But this was about leadership.
After undergoing this trial and emerging as leaders, they would truly solidify their leadership status.
Within this plan, they could make others submit to them, an effect that couldn't be achieved elsewhere.
And once they reached a certain level, the Quintessence Bug within their bodies would gain the qualification to make others submit...
Then, they would meet the conditions.
Of course, within this plan, there would also be endless heavenly materials. This was inevitable, and if not, they could completely abandon the 'Incubate' part.
Ning Zaifei entered: "Vice Supreme Leader, the gathering is complete. We can set off at any time."
After experiencing the previous incident, Yan Nan had kept Ning Zaifei by her side as her assistant.
She had to let the rumors die down first. If she sent Ning Zaifei out now, he might die within a few days.
Ning Zaifei was displeased, but he had to admit that it was possible.
After all, Dongfang Sansan's command was still hanging over them.
The experts of the Guardians followed his orders with such intensity that it made the entire continent tremble.
"Okay."
Yan Nan acknowledged with a nod.
She walked slowly, and in front of her was a group of young people.
Led by Yan Bei Han, Chen Yin, Chen Yun, Feng Xing, and Bi Yunyan...
"A total of nine hundred and twenty people."
These were the true peak families of the Only Righteous Sect's headquarters.
Feng Yun had already participated in the Supreme Leader's Incubate to Divinity Plan, so she wasn't part of this batch.
"Some of you are being a bit unfair," Yan Nan said with a smile.
Instantly, the young people below revealed smiles.
Everyone knew who Yan Nan, the Vice Supreme Leader, was referring to.
"Grandpa, we're not here to bully others. If it weren't for those few words, we wouldn't have entered. We must obtain this qualification... But entering is truly against my wishes."
Yan Bei Han pouted.
"Haha..."
Yan Nan said, "You five, after obtaining the qualification, can leave in five days. There's no need to bully others. It's not honorable to win without a fair fight."
"Okay."
"The rest of you can leave after a month."
Yan Nan said, "The headquarters' peak families, you only need to obtain the qualification. There's no need to bully others. We must give opportunities to those below. As long as you obtain the qualification, it's fine. Do you understand the headquarters' support?"
"We understand."
Feng Xing and the others acknowledged together.
"Let's go."
Yan Nan said.
Yan Bei Han was stunned: "Grandpa, I want to see for myself."
"I'll take a look too."
Yan Nan didn't really want to go.
With Bi Changhong taking charge, it was already sufficient. But she wanted to see someone.
After all, the last time she saw him, it was from a distance.
Now, this young man was making waves, and Yan Nan wanted to take this opportunity to meet him in person. Then, she wanted to talk to him privately, giving him some topics to test him and gain a more direct understanding of him. Otherwise, hearing about him from others always felt like scratching an itch through a shoe.
So this time, Yan Nan wanted to see for herself.
Of course, Bi Changhong was still in charge.
Yan Nan didn't want others to know she was going.
Yan Bei Han supported Yan Nan, step by step, onto the flying boat.
Everyone else had mischievous smiles on their faces.
The Vice Supreme Leader, standing tall among the peak experts, needed her granddaughter's support.
But Yan Nan herself looked content, feeling gratified that her granddaughter's efforts hadn't been in vain.
So, her steps became even more unsteady.
Bai Jing, who followed Yan Nan, kept pouting. She glanced at the crowd, and several Bai family members were there, but not one came to support her.
Instead, they turned their heads away, like rabbits seeing a tiger.
Bai Jing's heart sank.
Damn it! It's not that I don't care about the family; it's you who are ungrateful!
Duanyouxiang and Kuangren Ji Zhan wanted to kick Yan Nan's butt, sending her flying onto the flying boat.
After considering all the juniors watching, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it.
Ao Zhan, without looking away, transmitted his voice, "Old Brother Duan, you kept wanting to lift your leg to kick someone?"
Duan Xiaoyang's expressionless voice transmitted, "Don't you want to kick?"
Kuangren Ji replied, "I do, but I didn't dare move."
"Move!"
"I dare not!"
Everyone boarded the flying boat.
The flying boat quickly rose into the air and departed.
It has to be said that as the highest leader, Yan Nan was indeed much more relaxed compared to Dongfang Sansan.
At the very least, he could do as he pleased, and even a trip around the City of the End would be completely stress-free.
...
Fang Che had already joined up with Seal Deity Palace.
This time, Seal Deity Palace, Mulin Yuan, Qian Sanjiang, and Hou Fang had all arrived.
After meeting, without even having time to greet each other, they boarded Seal Deity Palace's small flying boat.
The boat soared into the sky, instantly reaching the clouds, higher and higher, until from the ground, it was just a tiny white dot...
It began to fly steadily.
The journey was fast and exhilarating, like a howling wind.
"How is your cultivation?"
Seal Deity Palace said, "This time will be more challenging than the last. Don't think that you're facing your old opponents from the Incubate to Divinity Plan. This time, they are all those who stood out five years ago from the Incubate to Divinity Plan, and they're all waiting for the Supreme Leader level."
"Disciple understands."
Fang Che said, "Disciple is now at the Monarch Level, Sixth Rank, and is about to reach the peak of the Sixth Rank."
As Fang Che said this, he couldn't help but think of Sun Wutian's Yin-Yang Sacred Elixir, which was truly a good thing. During this time, his cultivation had been steadily increasing, even without practicing.
Even if he took a break from the journey and rested for a while, when he woke up, he would find that his cultivation had increased even more.
It was truly comfortable.
And it was comfortable from head to toe, from the five viscera and six entrails to the divine mind and the entire Meridian, all indescribably comfortable.
Such a good thing.
If he drank a bottle every ten days or half a month, wouldn't it be...
Fang Che's beautiful dream was endless.
Seal Deity Palace nodded and said, "Monarch Level, Sixth Rank, and what about your combat power?"
"My combat power should be able to handle the Sage Level... if I use all my trump cards!" Fang Che replied honestly.
Seal Deity Palace was unwilling, "Trump cards should not be used. What if you don't use your trump cards?"
"Killing a Venerable of the Fifth or Sixth Rank should not be a problem."
Fang Che said, "Even the Seventh or Eighth Rank... I can fight them too."
Seal Deity Palace twirled his beard and sighed in relief, "The younger generation is formidable. The progress is barely acceptable."
His eyes moved back and forth between Qian Sanjiang, Mulin Yuan, and Hou Fang, filled with deep meaning.
The three old useless men, my disciple can beat you up right now! The three of them kept quiet, but Seal Deity Palace's eyes kept moving across their faces without stopping.
Mulin Yuan coughed, "Night Demon."
"Disciple is here."
"How is your advanced version of the Ascension Seven Swords coming along?"
Mulin Yuan smiled and asked, "Can you merge the forces?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang's eyes lit up, and they both raised their heads, their faces filled with smiles.
Seal Deity Palace's face turned dark.
Fang Che scratched his head and said, "Disciple feels that I've already grasped the basics and can merge the forces. Now, I can merge the mountain, earth, and water forces, and use them for myself. But for the star force, I can only touch upon it slightly, and I can't fully merge it yet."
Mulin Yuan smiled, "You're so honest. Why do you want to figure everything out yourself? Isn't this like getting stuck in a dead end? You have a teaching master here. Why didn't you ask your master for guidance and instead wanted to comprehend it yourself? No wonder your progress is so slow."
Fang Che suddenly realized, and he turned to look at Seal Deity Palace, his face full of anticipation, "Master... this merging..."
"Don't call me that..."
Seal Deity Palace's face turned dark, "Comprehending it yourself is the only way to truly make it your own..."
Mulin Yuan said, "Oh, Supreme Leader, that's not right. It's only natural for a master to teach their disciple. If everything needs to be comprehended by the disciple themselves, what's the point of having a master? Teach Night Demon, and while you're at it, we can listen too. Maybe we can also gain some insights by association."
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang chimed in, "Yes, Supreme Leader, Night Demon is going to Incubate to Divinity now, and it's very dangerous. Even if you teach him a little, it might be of some use, right?"
Seal Deity Palace took a deep breath, facing Night Demon's eyes full of eagerness to learn.
His face couldn't help but turn red.
At this moment, he even wanted to stand up hysterically.
These three old fools, if I could teach, would I need you to say so?
That's my disciple!
But the problem is... I can't teach!
Night Demon has already merged the mountain, earth, and water forces, and has even touched upon the star force.
But I've only just begun to merge the mountain force...
How can I teach? If I do, won't I reveal everything?
Mulin Yuan and his two companions smirked as they looked at the Seal Deity Palace. "So, you were just watching us? You thought we wouldn't notice?"
Now, it was their turn to counterattack.
"Seal Deity Palace, show us your skills!"
The Supreme Leader of the Seal Deity Palace stammered, his face turning from blue to white, and finally, he managed to speak, "This... this... the advanced version of the Blood Spirit Seven Swords... I gave it to the Night Demon as soon as I got it..."
"Cough, cough..."
Mulin Yuan and his companions forced themselves to remain calm, listening intently.
"My aptitude is obviously not as good as the Night Demon's, so... I haven't grasped it as well as he has."
The Supreme Leader decided to be straightforward.
"I'm speechless. I'm telling the truth. What are you going to do about it?"
Fang Che's face was filled with guilt. "It's my fault for not understanding."
"It's okay... you..."
The Supreme Leader had only spoken a few words when Mulin Yuan interrupted, "So that's the case. Supreme Leader, why don't you quickly ask your own disciple for guidance?"
"Pfft... hahahaha..."
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang couldn't hold back their laughter anymore, doubling over.
As soon as Mulin Yuan finished speaking, the Supreme Leader punched him in the face, grinding his teeth in anger, "You old bastard... I'll beat you to death today..."
Mulin Yuan's cultivation was far inferior to the Supreme Leader's, and he desperately cried out, "Night Demon, save me..."
The more he begged, the more fiercely the Supreme Leader struck.
But Mulin Yuan was determined, even willing to go down together, dragging the Supreme Leader into the water.
Fang Che smiled awkwardly.
No one dared to move.
After a long while, the Supreme Leader sat back down, and Mulin Yuan, with a bruised and swollen face, also sat up. His eyes were nearly swollen shut, but he couldn't help but laugh.
Looking at Fang Che, the Supreme Leader snorted, "So, are you feeling satisfied?"
"I dare not!"
Fang Che immediately cowered like a quail, afraid to speak.
"Look what you've done to the boy."
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang spoke up in dissatisfaction, "Supreme Leader, as a master, how can you be like this? The disciple has made progress, shouldn't the master's face be glowing with pride?"
The Supreme Leader flew into a rage, "If it weren't for you three old bastards, I'd be glowing with pride! I don't need you to tell me that!"
Amidst the commotion, the flying boat continued its steady journey.
In the end, the Supreme Leader couldn't bring himself to ask his disciple for guidance.
Fang Che mustered his courage and finally spoke, "Master, why don't we mutually verify our skills..."
It seemed like he was about to offer the master a reward.
"Get lost!"
The Supreme Leader's nose twitched, "I don't need your teaching!"
Fang Che became a quail once again.
Mulin Yuan and his companions burst into laughter, rolling on the ground.
...
They were still at the Only Righteous Sect's Incubation to Divinity site.
It was still that vast, flat grassland.
Already, a large crowd had gathered, forming a dark mass.
Among the high-level cultivators from the Only Righteous Sect who had come this time were few, only seven or eight. They were all Hall Masters or Patrol Captains from first-rank sects.
Their cultivation was profound.
Another portion was from the Eight Great Sects, and they too held positions of authority.
Additionally, there were some secretly cultivated talents, as well as members from the major families of the Only Righteous Sect, who made up the vast majority.
Finally, there were the over nine hundred people from the Only Righteous Sect's headquarters, the pinnacle of the aristocratic families.
Yan Bei Han and the others had just descended, and the entire place fell silent.
Everyone knew that these people were the true Celestial Nobles.
Yan Bei Han's divine sense swept through the crowd like a hurricane. Disappointment clouded her face.
"Where are the people from the Southeast Headquarters?"
Yan Bei Han asked.
The Southeast Headquarters' Chancellor, Wu Xiang, stepped forward with over a hundred people, "We pay our respects to Young Miss Yan."
Yan Bei Han was somewhat dissatisfied, nodding, "Isn't the Night Demon here?"
Wu Xiang was taken aback, "I haven't heard that the Night Demon would be participating..."
Yan Bei Han snorted.
She didn't speak further.
She had been busy with the affairs of the Mountain Gate of the Immortal World recently and was unaware of Yan Nan's arrangements.
She had endured not asking any questions along the way, but upon arriving at the site and seeing that the Night Demon was not with the Southeast Headquarters, she felt a surge of frustration.
Why wouldn't the Night Demon be here?
Bi Yun Yan spoke from behind her, "The Night Demon only participated in the General-level Incubation to Divinity last year. How could he be here this year? He probably doesn't have the qualifications yet."
Yan Bei Han's face darkened, "According to his cultivation, he should be qualified. If he doesn't come this time, there won't be another chance."
"So soon?"
Bi Yun Yan was skeptical.
Although the Sage-level Incubation to Divinity was starting the next day, everyone had arrived early, but the Night Demon was still absent. Moreover, he wasn't with the Southeast Headquarters, which seemed to confirm his absence.
Thinking of this, Yan Bei Han sighed.
This opportunity had been missed, and if their cultivation surpassed the required level by the next time, there would be no hope for a position in the upper echelons of the Only Righteous Sect.
Night Demon, your luck is just bad.
Just then, Fang Che frowned, "There are still people who haven't arrived?"
Everyone found it strange. According to reason, the arrival of the headquarters' people would mark the end of the arrivals, as it was customary for them to be the finale. How could there be people arriving after the headquarters' delegation?
Everyone looked up.
In the sky, a white dot was rapidly descending.
(End of Chapter)
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