Chapter 76: Kao Shan Sect, Demon Cauldron Stew

Chapter 76: Kao Shan Sect, Demon Cauldron Stew

In just a few short years, Ning Fei's cultivation advanced at an astonishing pace, reaching the level of a Near-Sage. In an era where even Sages were becoming scarce, he was considered a true anomaly.

The Eastern Emperor had departed, and the Great Dao still suppressed the mortal world for thousands of years. This age was not particularly favorable for cultivation.

At least, that was the case in the Northern Dipper.

Many people believed that Ning Fei was actually an ancient monster, concealing his identity and strength to seize the treasure of Purple Mountain.

Ning Fei had no way to refute these speculations, as they were, in a sense, true.

Wielding a long spear and a great bow, he swept through the various sects of Purple Mountain, leaving no one who could stand against him.

Even when he drew the attention of major forces and Sages came to suppress him, they were defeated instead. For a time, the name "Chuan Ying" shook the Northern Dipper.

Reincarnated, Ning Fei's mindset had also changed significantly. He borrowed the name of an old rival from a bygone era.

He was once the First Divine General under the Immortal Heaven Emperor, while Chuan Ying was the First Divine General under the Celestial Sovereign. Given their equal status, borrowing the name seemed reasonable.

Their active years were so distant that few remembered, and most were still confined to the Forbidden Zones.

In the depths of the starfield, remnants of the Heavenly Court still existed, but they had no influence over the Northern Dipper and could not prevent someone from using the same name.

"I have attained the Sage realm and wish to establish a sect here. Those of pure character may stay." Ning Fei sat on a Dao Platform split into two pieces, gathering the remnants of the sects he had defeated.

The Dao Platform was a relic of the Immortal Heaven Emperor, split in two by Shao Hua's sword, losing its inner Dao essence, and casually discarded in Purple Mountain.

"You presumptuous youth, to think you can monopolize this treasure land! You truly have no sense of your own limits!" A long howl echoed, and an old man descended from the sky, standing like a mountain of darkness.

The old man's gaze was icy, looking down at the youthful Ning Fei with a sneer of disdain.

It was no wonder he was dismissive. Ning Fei looked no more than twenty, with a fresh and vibrant appearance, far from the rumored old monster hiding his strength.

Such a person was a prodigy, capable of defying the heavens even in an age not conducive to cultivation.

"Your Primordial Essence is incredibly strong, the strongest I have ever seen. It is almost divine. Taking your essence might help me break through my limitations!" The old man growled, his eyes locked on Ning Fei with a deadly glint.

Ning Fei frowned, rising to his full height. He looked up without a hint of envy or fear.

This man radiated a heavy aura of darkness!

At this moment, the cultivators at the base of Purple Mountain recognized the old man's identity.

"Our Huayuan Sect was supported by the Tun Tian Sacred Ground. That old man must be the Supreme Elder of the Tun Tian Sacred Ground!"

"Hiss, a Sage Ancestor of the Sacred Ground! What a terrifying cultivation, he must be far beyond the Sage realm!"

"I heard that the Tun Tian Sacred Ground possesses an Ultimate Emperor Artifact."

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators present changed color, trembling with fear, wishing they had more legs to flee.

"A peak Sage King cultivator?" Ning Fei shook his head, his face showing no fear. In the past, such a person would have been easily crushed by him.

Now, while he couldn't do that, it didn't mean he could be bullied at will.

"Bold youth, you truly have no sense of your own limits. Since that's the case, today you will witness the might of the Ultimate Emperor Artifact!" The old man shouted coldly.

The Eastern Emperor was gone, and the Yao Chi Sacred Ground had declined. No one could suppress the Tun Tian Sacred Ground anymore.

This was the perfect opportunity to display their power and command the Northern Dipper, which would soon be within their grasp!

No matter how peculiar this youth might be, once the Ultimate Emperor Artifact was unleashed, a mere Sage would be easily suppressed.

Boom!

A dark light shot up from the old man's head, an overwhelming imperial aura surging into the sky. Without any effort, the mere emanation of this aura sent waves of terror through everyone present.

This was the complete Heaven-Devouring Demon Cauldron, refined by the late Heaven-Devouring Emperor using his supreme divine body. It was terrifying beyond measure, and at the moment it appeared, people seemed to hear a sigh.

"Even if you bring an Ultimate Emperor Artifact, it won’t help. I’m right here, and you can’t kill me", Ning Fei said calmly.

In his hand, a tricolor lamp had appeared, its flame illuminating the vast mountains and rivers, dispelling all the oppressive aura.

Ning Fei lifted the Dao Lamp and gently blew, causing the flames of the Dao to burst forth. The fire seemed capable of consuming all the heavens and earth, and even if a thousand suns were gathered together, they would not match its brilliance.

This lamp was not yet an Ultimate Emperor Artifact, but the flame inside was of immense origin. The fragments of the Immortal Heaven Emperor’s Dao were awakening, almost as if he had extended a hand.

While the Heaven-Devouring Demon Cauldron was no ordinary artifact, it was being wielded by only a Sage King, and thus could not unleash its full, world-shattering power.

As expected, the Heaven-Devouring Demon Cauldron was sent flying, and the old Sage King was reduced to ashes in the flames.

"Now, I will establish a sect here. Who supports me, and who opposes?" Ning Fei asked loudly.

The representatives of various major forces, who had been hiding in the void, were shaken out by the overwhelming imperial aura and fell awkwardly to the ground. They hurriedly offered their congratulations.

Of course, a Sage King could kill at will, and even an Ultimate Emperor Artifact was deflected. Who would dare to provoke him?

This northern region was destined to gain another sacred ground, and they were already thinking about what gifts to send.

"This should complete the Emperor’s task by half. Next, I’ll just need to slowly clean up the anomalies in the mountains", Ning Fei sighed in relief. However, his gaze fell on the representatives of Yao Chi Sacred Ground, and he called them over.

"Ladies of Yao Chi, please stay a moment. I have long admired the Eastern Emperor, and this mountain only came to light because of the Eastern Emperor’s efforts, allowing me to claim it. I wish to collaborate with your sacred ground to develop this area."

The Yao Chi female cultivators exchanged glances. They had initially wanted to occupy Purple Mountain, but the Eastern Emperor had left a warning, advising against approaching it due to the great danger within. They had no choice but to abandon the idea.

Now, someone was offering to share it with them.

"We need to consult the Queen Mother. May I ask the name of the sect you are establishing?" one of the Yao Chi female cultivators asked.

Ning Fei, whose face had remained unperturbed even in the face of a Sage King and an Ultimate Emperor Artifact, suddenly looked a bit strange, his eyes wandering as he slowly spoke three words: "Kao Shan Sect."

The Eastern Emperor had given him several options, including the likes of Sky-Exploding Gang and Great Love Alliance. He had reluctantly chosen what seemed to be the slightly more reliable name.

The Yao Chi female cultivators were momentarily stunned, then they smiled politely and took their leave.

This person’s background was extremely mysterious, and the name of the sect he had chosen almost openly hinted at a "backer." They absolutely could not afford to provoke him.

Meanwhile, in the ancient forbidden zone of the Eastern Wilderness, Shao Hua caught an ancient and simple jar with a wave of his hand and walked deeper into the area.

"Even heaven’s mischief can be forgiven, but one’s own mischief cannot. I have suppressed them for over twenty thousand years, and they still do not repent. Today, I will take the Heaven-Devouring Demon Cauldron and let them fend for themselves", Shao Hua muttered to himself.

(End of Chapter)

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