Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 385: With such great kindness from our benefactor, how should we repay?
Ning Xuan was dumbfounded.
What kind of act is this?
While Ning Xuan was in a daze, the old man had already kowtowed three times, his forehead striking the ground with audible thuds. He stared at Ning Xuan with eager eyes. "Sir, please save us."
At this, Ning Xuan smiled. He didn’t hold back, helping the old man to his feet and sharing all of his insights.
For the next while, the old man was like a fledgling disciple questioning a world-renowned master, his diligence and piety on full display.
「Elsewhere.」
Before the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron.
"Eldest Brother has been gone for most of the day. Why hasn’t he returned?"
"He didn’t actually make a move against that young man, did he?"
"Even if the boy was spouting nonsense, he meant well. Eldest Brother must have known that. He..."
"I, for one, don’t think Ning Xuan was necessarily spouting nonsense."
"Third Brother, what do you mean by that?"
After the third of the Seven Saints spoke, the other five all turned to look at him, but what greeted them was a long silence.
"Third Brother, your Cultivation is second only to Eldest Brother’s. You have to explain this," the most impatient of the old men urged.
"I can’t be certain either. We should wait for Eldest Brother... They’re back."
Just as the Third Brother finished speaking, the Eldest Brother appeared with Ning Xuan.
Before the others could speak, they saw their Eldest Brother, who had just rejoined them, suddenly fall to his knees before Ning Xuan.
The remaining Six Saints were stunned.
"Eldest Brother, what are you..."
"All of you, kneel!"
At the old man’s solemn, low command, the other six did not dare to disobey and knelt in unison.
Their eyes filled with astonishment. This time, it wasn’t just shock at their Eldest Brother kneeling to Ning Xuan, but the discovery that his strength had taken a qualitative leap in such a short time. They could all feel the unparalleled pressure in his solemn words.
"Hehe, Benefactor, we will have to trouble you next," the old man at the front said to Ning Xuan, his attitude completely changed. He wore a fawning, subservient smile.
After their astonishment, the Six Saints all clasped their fists and bowed their heads. A single sentence from their Eldest Brother told them everything.
What Ning Xuan had said was all true!
At the thought that they had nearly caused the turmoil of the Hundred Families, the Six Saints broke out in a cold sweat. They were immediately filled with immense gratitude toward Ning Xuan. Their gazes became devout, their attitudes humble.
Ning Xuan treated them with the same attitude he had shown the first old man, but all Seven Saints insisted on remaining on their knees to listen. Ning Xuan had no choice but to sit cross-legged and preach to them.
The more the Seven Saints listened, the more startled they became, their backs ramrod straight as they knelt.
An unknown amount of time passed. At the edge of the flattened mountaintop square, heads began to pop up one after another. The villagers from the Hundred Families Village had received the notice and were arriving one by one to join the Seven Saints in the heavenly sacrifice.
They immediately saw the Seven Saints kneeling before the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron. All of their eyes bulged, their mouths agape wide enough to fit a fist.
"What... What is happening?" someone murmured, slumping to the ground at the edge with an expression of seeing a ghost.
"They... They’re actually... kneeling to that young man! This... this..."
"My eyes must be playing tricks on me! They must be!"
"..."
Voice after voice rose, no one daring to believe what they were seeing.
"Sorcery! That young man must be using sorcery! No, I can’t let our ancestors fall any further!" a young man suddenly exclaimed, standing up with a look of grim resolve.
"Count me in!"
"And me!"
"I’ll go too!"
"Let’s go together! Togeth—"
Just as the sparks were about to become a wildfire...
BOOM!
An inexplicable might erupted from the kneeling Seven Saints. It was vast, majestic, and tyrannical—imbued with a righteous grandeur!
THUD!
THUD!
The villagers, who just a moment ago had been swearing oaths and facing death without fear, were all pressed to the ground, forced to prostrate themselves, unable to even lift their heads. The courage they had painstakingly built was instantly crushed to dust. Each of them looked horrified, trembling uncontrollably. Under such power, the feeling of being as insignificant as dust was incredibly clear.
Fortunately, the oppressive might faded as quickly as it had come.
One of the bolder villagers dared to peek up. What he saw was the Seven Saints sitting in meditation with their eyes closed.
"Brother Erniu, what’s going on?"
"I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem like our ancestors are controlled by sorcery. Was that young man... preaching to them?"
"Preaching? How is that possible? Our ancestors are all exceptionally talented; they created their own Qi Cultivation Methods by observing the birds and beasts. That boy is barely a man. How could he possibly preach to them?"
This sentiment immediately received unanimous agreement. Erniu, who suspected Ning Xuan was preaching, scratched his head, unsure how to retort. Left with no choice, he could only stare unblinkingly at the Seven Saints.
Just then, a voice exploded in his and all the other villagers’ minds. It was vast and divine. Although it was not the voice of any of the seven ancestors, everyone instinctively obeyed. They sat down in meditation together and began circulating their energy according to the voice’s guidance.
Opposite Ning Xuan, the Seven Saints of the Hundred Families opened their eyes one after another, their faces filled with joy and gratitude. But when they looked at Ning Xuan, they saw his eyes were tightly shut, a mist swirling above his head. After a moment of shock, they noticed the meditating villagers behind them.
Watching them for a moment, they were all aghast.
Our Benefactor is using his own power to help everyone cultivate at the same time! This ability is absolutely unprecedented!
They knew that the villagers of the Hundred Families Village did not all practice the same Qi Cultivation Method! They were cultivating seven different Qi Cultivation Methods!
The Benefactor has to divide his focus seven ways! This is absolutely the work of a god! A god descended to earth! Our Benefactor is definitely a god descended to earth!
This realization flooded the minds of the Seven Saints and spiraled out of control.
"Eldest Brother, how can we possibly repay our Benefactor for such a great kindness?" a voice suddenly entered the mind of the Eldest Saint at the front.
Startled, he then frowned deeply. Indeed, they had to show their gratitude somehow. But they had nothing of value to offer!
Except...
He immediately turned his head to look at the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron. No one knew its origin. According to the records, the cauldron was already here when their ancestors first discovered this place. Before anyone began to cultivate, no one knew of its divine nature. But since they had comprehended their Qi Cultivation Methods, the higher their Cultivation became, the more they could sense the cauldron’s extraordinary power. However, they never thought of claiming it for themselves. They held an inexplicable belief in their hearts that they were simply not worthy.
Once, they had believed no one would ever be worthy of the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron.
But now...
Our Benefactor is definitely worthy!
The Seven Saints all looked at the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron, a decision forming in their hearts.
As for it being an object for sacrifices to the heavens, something we need to pray for rain... With our Benefactor here, there is surely a way to achieve what we seek!
In an instant, Ning Xuan’s status in the hearts of the Seven Saints had risen to that of a god. They believed him to be truly omnipotent.
Therefore, the moment Ning Xuan finished his work and opened his eyes, the Seven Saints spoke up, offering him the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron.
Ning Xuan was not one to stand on ceremony.
He agreed without hesitation.
