Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 668 - 319: Breaking Through to Late-Stage Golden Core (3)
"Yun Qing did not disappoint."
At this moment, True Monarch Lan Ling, who was guarding Zhenren Yun Qing, showed joy and pride in her starry eyes.
As the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ sole Nascent Soul cultivator, adding another Nascent Soul True Monarch itself made her gratified.
And the fact that this newly ascended Nascent Soul was her direct disciple, continuing the sect’s legacy, was truly a double blessing, making her exceedingly content.
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The news of a Nascent Soul True Monarch emerging from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was like a stone cast into a calm lake, quickly stirring up astonishing waves.
Within just a few days, this news spread beyond the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to the entire Cultivation Realm of Great Xia Country.
It must be known that in this world, Nascent Soul cultivators are an extremely rare presence.
Throughout Great Xia Country, the combined Nascent Soul battle power numbers only a dozen or so.
And now, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons has gained two peak-level combatants in just a few years!
This leap in power invisibly affects the entire situation in Great Xia Country.
Red Gauze Sect.
A cold and deep, mysterious gorge sits at the center of the formation-mountain shrouded in red sand all year round.
In a dim great hall, three figures stand silently, their aura deep as an abyss, suffocating.
They are the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Red Gauze Sect, including True Monarch Chixiao who once attacked and killed Xu Ping.
"In just a few years, this Valley of Ten Thousand Demons somehow produced two Nascent Soul battle powers, elevating their strength further in Great Xia Country."
An elder, skeleton-like in appearance and exuding a chilling aura, spoke; his voice was like the cracking of dry branches, eerie and unsettling.
"Our Red Gauze Sect has completely fallen behind!"
True Monarch Chixiao replied in a deep voice, a gleam of ferocity flashed in his eyes, feeling irritable.
The feud between the Red Gauze Sect and the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons has been long-standing; conflicts exist between the two sects in terms of territory, resources, cultivation technique, among other aspects, with no possibility of reconciliation.
If it weren’t for the Tu royal family oppressing from above, the two sides would have already erupted into Nascent Soul-level warfare, to determine victory or defeat.
Now, these two shocking news have come, undoubtedly causing great distress for them.
Nothing is more discomforting than seeing one’s arch-enemies grow stronger.
Especially in the Cultivation Realm where strength is paramount, the comparison of power directly affects the sect’s status and future development space.
Now that the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is rising, undoubtedly squeezing further into the survival space of the Red Gauze Sect, which True Monarch Chixiao and others cannot tolerate.
"Though this is not good news for our Red Gauze Sect, I’m afraid we’re not the only ones anxious."
The skeletal elder sneered repeatedly, eyes twinkling with insidiousness.
"Are you talking about the Tu royal family?"
The third figure, a sturdy man with a red date-like face, frowned slightly, his voice sonorous like a bell.
"Who else but the Tu royal family?"
The skeletal elder replied sarcastically, "Although the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ present power is not yet a threat to the royal family, who can guarantee they won’t go further?" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
"As soon as the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons yields a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul giant, they can contend with the Tu royal family."
"Given the nature of the Tu royal family, will they allow the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to develop?"
Upon hearing this, True Monarch Chixiao and True Monarch Tie Bi’s brows slightly raised, a hint of contemplation glinting in their eyes.
Indeed, the nature of the Tu royal family would certainly not let the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons go unchecked.
You should know that the blood feud between their Red Gauze Sect and the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is largely fueled by the secret incitement and agitation from the Tu royal family.
The royal family has always adhered to a "divide and conquer" strategy, allowing major sects to restrict each other, depleting each other’s strengths, ensuring their absolute dominance.
"I guess, the Tu royal family may take action soon, and we at Red Gauze Sect will likely become their vanguard."
The skeletal elder raised his head to look afar, his gaze seeming to traverse vast distances, seeing the dominator, the Tu royal family of Great Xia Country.
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Great Xia Country, Central Imperial City.
The magnificent Dragon Palace was resplendently dazzling, dragon columns coiled around, the hall’s roof carved with nine giant dragons, all lifelike.
Within the hall gathered a multitude of deep-aura figures, all holding their breath, not daring to step over any bounds.
On the dragon chair sat a middle-aged man with a broad forehead, whose majestic presence alone inspired awe.
Dressed in a purple-gold patterned dragon robe, his brows exuded an air commanding the world.
Even though his face remained calm, the intangible pressure was as formidable as a mountain, bearing down on everyone.
"Your Majesty, it is reported that the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons has produced two Nascent Soul battle powers in recent years."
Before the dragon throne, a silver-haired elder bowed deeply, speaking with a mix of reverent and grave tones.
"Currently, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons has five Nascent Soul combatants, completely surpassing Red Gauze Sect, disrupting our royal family’s original plans, with numerous uncertainties arising."
Emperor Tu Yu’s eyes flashed with sharp light upon hearing this, like two sharp, cold glimmers.
After a moment, he spoke slowly, his voice unhurried yet full of indisputable authority:
"Yan Ruchen and his spirit pet are not cultivated by the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons itself, as an external guest minister elder; are you confident in recruiting them?"
"Emperor Yu, this is exceedingly difficult."
True Monarch Tusu respectfully answered,
"I once personally interacted with this person at the Pill Alliance Conference, attempting to recruit him, but he clearly refused, his attitude firm."
"Since recruiting isn’t feasible, then we must seek to divide them."
Emperor Tu Yu’s eyes flickered with coldness, his tone carrying the unique decisiveness of a ruler.
To him, a force that cannot be used to one’s benefit is a potential threat, and must be weakened or divided to prevent future complications.
"Emperor Tu, this could indeed be quite feasible."
Responding this time was a remarkably poised female cultivator in the hall, her face like a jade plate, radiant and dignified.
"According to the information sent by my informant placed within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, Yun Qing Zhenren and Yan Ruchen have long harbored resentment."
"Yun Qing Zhenren arranged for a Late-Stage Golden Core female cultivator to seduce Yan Ruchen, but Yan Ruchen saw through it."
