Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 489: The Diabolic Path Doesn’t Have Such Cultivation Techniques

Chapter 489: The Diabolic Path Doesn’t Have Such Cultivation Techniques

Cultivation techniques at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage were a highlight. Disciples from immortal sects clashed with opponents suspected to be archaic cultivators who had dispersed their cultivation to start anew, with both parties showcasing their mighty abilities. Wei Nanfei, in particular, stood out among immortal sect disciples; everyone was afraid of facing him in battle.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator only had a limited number of years to live. One had to be careful not to burn through their entire lifespan in a single match.

“Fortunately, the competition has age restrictions,” Meng Jingzhou remarked below the stage. The Dao-Seeking Sect has worthy successors.

“Why do you say that?”

“If a bunch of veteran Foundation Establishment cultivators were allowed on stage, wouldn’t they have to surrender on the spot?”

Bai Ming nodded. Indeed, even if the lifespans of the old Foundation Establishment cultivators are added together, it still wouldn’t match mine. Wei Nanfei’s cultivation technique inherently counters veteran cultivators.

“The cultivation technique does have its flaws—it can’t burn the lifespan of cultivators stronger than the user. But in this match, that’s hardly an issue.” Meng Jingzhou had some understanding of Wei Nanfei’s cultivation technique.

The Dao-Seeking Sect encouraged transparency in cultivation techniques, where disciples could freely research and discuss them together to promote mutual improvement. If someone didn’t disclose their cultivation techniques, it was usually out of embarrassment—for instance, when the cultivation technique left them unable to approach women.

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“Is this a variant of the Incinerating Heaven Burning Blood Art? Interesting. It’s a pity I’ve cultivated the Turtle Breathing Technique. It seals off my lifespan and happens to counter him.”

Below the arena stage, a towering cultivator slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was frosty as ice, and a confident smirk played on his lips. To others, Wei Nanfei is a formidable opponent, but to me, he’s nothing special.

He’s merely been lucky to advance to the finals. If we had crossed paths earlier, how would he have gotten the chance to be here for the finals?

With that, he turned and left.

He was a cultivator belonging to the Basic Golden Core category.

~~~

“Burning others’ lifespans... That’s quite the idea. He’s got potential. Had he been born in my era, I might’ve taken him as a disciple. What a shame.”

Below the arena stage, a cultivator cloaked in black murmured to himself, pushing back his hood to reveal a face streaked with scars—slash marks, burns, frostbites—each a testament to his battles waged on the boundary between life and death.

These battles had honed his combat instincts to a powerful level, making it hard for him to find an equal among peers at the same cultivation realm.

With that, he turned and left.

He was a cultivator belonging to the Intermediate Golden Core category.

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“Wei Nanfei, huh? Quite interesting. The Dao-Seeking Sect’s prodigies are really not to be looked down upon. But as for the burning of lifespan? That’s hardly a threat.”

Below the arena stage, a cultivator as lanky as a monkey narrowed his eyes, dissecting Wei Nanfei’s match frame by frame in his mind and strategizing countermeasures.

Having experienced numerous competitions, his combat experience was vast; he had already devised a countermeasure.

Then, he stepped onto the stage.

He was the referee.

~~~

Fang Sheng stood on the arena stage, waiting for Wei Nanfei to step onto the stage.

Soon, Wei Nanfei ascended the stage, trailed by a procession of chickens, ducks, and pigs.

Fang Sheng didn’t dare to be careless. These are no ordinary livestock—they possess cultivation.

Looks like Wei Nanfei is also a Beast Tamer.

“Wei Nanfei, Dao-Seeking Sect.”

“Fang Sheng, Changes Sect.”[1]

The two took their stances, the battle about to break out at any moment.

Fang Sheng had studied Wei Nanfei’s combat style, just as Wei Nanfei had analyzed Fang Sheng’s. Both concluded the other party was a formidable foe and that there was no room for complacency.

Hence, Wei Nanfei mobilized his full power from the outset. “Incinerating Heaven Burning Blood Art!”

Fang Sheng’s lips curled into a cold smirk. “Did you think I came unprepared? I’m not afraid to tell you that I consumed a pill before stepping up here—one that counters your cultivation technique. You can’t burn my lifespan!”

He possessed a few specially concocted pills, designed by a Pill Dao master to seal off his lifespan temporarily. It was originally meant to safeguard him from accidents during his slumber.

I didn’t expect it to come into use here.

Anticipating Wei Nanfei to have a moment of daze upon learning of this matter, Fang Sheng seized the opportunity to close the distance. “Spear Sweeps Eight Directions!”

Wei Nanfei’s axes gleamed with dazzling rays as he moved with lightning speed, his eyes sparkling. There was not a single bit of hesitation as he faced the attack head-on.

As their weapons clashed, a grating hum pierced the air.

“How’s that possible? Why do you still have such power?!” Fang Sheng was shocked and staggered backward, driving his spear into the ground to disperse the incoming force.

According to his observation of past matches, Fang Sheng could discern that Wei Nanfei could burn others’ lifespans to boost his own cultivation realm. This should be a power that Wei Nanfei can only wield when using his cultivation technique!

But my lifespan hasn’t been burned at all.

Wei Nanfei sneered. “Who said I was burning your lifespan? You think I bought all those ingredients from Hundred Fragrance Restaurant for nothing?”

Realization seemed to strike Fang Sheng, and his peripheral vision caught the lifeless forms of the aged livestock.

I’ve miscalculated!

In a world teeming with talents and heroes, Wei Nanfei had long predicted others would conceive of methods to counter him. Rather than let his opponents counter him, he figured he should switch his combat method first.

“Force Cleaves the Firmament!” Wei Nanfei swung his twin axes, his muscles bulging as he mustered his strength. He hacked at Fang Sheng until he was forced to backpedal repeatedly, soon reaching the edge of the arena.

This is bad! If I continue retreating, I’ll lose!

“Don’t think flashy cheap tricks can win you the match! True strength is everything!” Fang Sheng roared. A mist of spirit energy rose from his dantian, condensing into a full, plump golden core.

A mid-battle breakthrough!

According to his plan, breaking through half a month later would have been ideal. But now that things have come to this, I have no choice if I don’t want to lose.

I’m an almighty Apex Fusion cultivator who dispersed my cultivation to cultivate anew. How could I lose to a mere Foundation Establishment brat? My pride won’t allow this!

Besides, the tournament’s rewards will compensate for my premature breakthrough.

Fang Sheng retaliated with the full might of a Golden Core cultivator. Even if Wei Nanfei was unbeatable at his cultivation realm, he was now facing an opponent a major realm above him.

“Fighting a Golden Core cultivator is somewhat tough... But acting all proud over just a breakthrough? As if you’re the only one who could break through to the Golden Core Stage.” Wei Nanfei scoffed. If not for participating in this tournament, I could’ve broken through half a month ago.

“Condense.” Heat flared in his dantian as a warm energy flowed through him. A golden core, bright as the blazing sun, rose within.

Under Fang Sheng’s stunned gaze, Wei Nanfei flashed an amiable smile. “There, now we’re both at the Golden Core Stage.

“My golden core may not match up to Senior Brother Lu Yang’s, but it’s more than enough to deal with you!” He brought out various livestock—purchased from the Hundred Fragrance Restaurant—from his specially refined storage ring and began burning their lifespans.

Unsurprisingly, Wei Nanfei won.

~~~

On the judges’ platform, Qiu Jin’an rubbed his temples in pain.

He couldn’t help but feel that these archaic cultivators weren’t as powerful as he had imagined. They’re seasoned in combat, but they lack adaptability.

Isn’t burning livestock’s lifespan to boost your cultivation realm something one can easily think of? Why did it not cross their minds?

“Burning others’ lifespan to enhance one’s combat power—why does it sound an awful lot like a diabolic cultivation technique?” Yang Ding muttered, though the Everlasting Immortal Fairy still heard him.

As the acting sect leader, I have to protect the sect’s dignity.

“You can’t say that. Our Dao-Seeking Sect is a righteous sect certified by the court. How could we have diabolic cultivation techniques?

“Besides, the diabolic path doesn’t have such cultivation techniques.” 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

1. The sect’s name is likely inspired by the Yijing or Book of Changes. ☜