Easy Way of Cultivation: Power Harvesting

Wei Fan asked in confusion, "Is the Demon Hunter Organization very powerful?"

In fact, he still didn’t quite understand the Demon Hunters; logically, given the relationship between them and the Demon Suppression Bureau, even though the Demon Hunters were not under anyone’s command, they should still be considered part of the Great Victory Dynasty’s official forces.

But evidently, they were not.

Yet, saying they’re not, after making meritorious achievements, the Demon Hunters could exchange for various martial arts and resources from the Demon Suppression Bureau.

The dynasty’s rulers aren’t fools; how could they possibly nurture a group of experts they can’t control?

Ji Qingyue understood Wei Fan might not know what the Demon Hunters were, so she explained immediately, "Do you think the Demon Suppression Bureau was created by the Great Victory Dynasty to counter the Demon Fiends?

Wrong; the establishment of the Demon Suppression Bureau was demanded by the Demon Hunter Organization, forcing them to create a dedicated place to counter Demon Fiends called the Demon Suppression Bureau.

It’s not just the Great Victory Dynasty; the Demon Suppression Bureaus of other dynasties were also established at the behest of the Demon Hunters.

The existence of the Demon Suppression Bureau serves not only to counter Demon Fiends but also to serve the Demon Hunters within the territories of the dynasties."

Wei Fan took a sharp breath; these Demon Hunters sounded truly terrifying.

That the major dynasties established Demon Suppression Bureaus because the Demon Hunter Organization forced them to; the people behind the Demon Hunters must be incredibly formidable, or else how could they have the power to coerce so many dynasties?

Ji Qingyue continued, "So among the Demon Hunters, there’s also a special role—Inspector. The Inspector’s duty is to patrol the major dynasties, supervising whether the Demon Suppression Bureaus in each country are actively countering Demon Fiends and if anyone is colluding with Demon Fiends.

Of course, they also oversee the Demon Hunters, because even with strict selection, there can be degenerates among them.

Whenever such people appear, the Inspector is responsible for purging these traitors."

Wei Fan’s eyes lit up. "Senior Sister Ji, are you suggesting I become a Demon Hunter Inspector to investigate Zhang Juzheng?"

He roughly understood; if he were to eliminate Zhang Juzheng as a regular Demon Hunter, it would violate the rules of the Demon Hunters, not only offending the Great Victory Dynasty but also being purged by a Demon Hunter Inspector.

However, if he himself were an Inspector, finding an excuse of inefficiency in battling Demon Fiends, then eliminating Zhang Juzheng wouldn’t cause trouble.

Preferring not to attract trouble, Wei Fan naturally didn’t want to; despite displaying such extraordinary talent, Ji Qingyue even said he couldn’t oppose the Demon Hunter Organization.

Ji Qingyue nodded, "Moreover, becoming a Patrol Envoy is something you have to do after reaching Martial Venerable, as the Demon Suppression Bureaus of the major dynasties, although they serve Demon Hunters, can only serve up to the Martial Venerable realm. Beyond that, the exchange of Demon Hunter merits is not something the dynasties can bear.

By becoming a Patrol Envoy, you can continue to enjoy the benefits brought by the Demon Hunter Organization."

Wei Fan pondered.

Indeed, even as a Demon Hunter, one isn’t completely free.

Regular Demon Hunters are free, probably because the Demon Hunters disdain to control these people; you aren’t obligated to obey anyone’s orders.

But once you’ve become a Martial Venerable, the Demon Hunter Organization also seeks ways to exert control.

"Do I need to hand over my Life Token?"

His sole bottom line was that his life must not be controlled by others.

Pei Shinan, such a person, though his cultivation might not be inferior to Zhang Juzheng, because he was just a General and Zhang Juzheng a Garrison Commander, he had to endure Zhang Juzheng’s arrogance.

The crux was that Pei Shinan’s Life Token was in the Capital City; he didn’t dare truly fall out with Zhang Juzheng.

Ji Qingyue shook her head, "No need; becoming an Inspector, while under some regulation, is still more free than before, and there’s no need to hand over a Life Token.

Demon Hunters join this organization not to be manipulated; if one had to hand over a Life Token, who would continue to stay here?

Moreover, remember, the ultimate goal of the Demon Hunters is to eliminate Demon Fiends worldwide, not to develop powers or control anyone.

The position of Inspector is also set up to better combat Demon Fiends, needing Inspectors to be able to follow orders and act, rather than to control anyone.

Actually, this position is quite free; I have been one for two or three years without being tasked with anything, just occasionally traveling around the surrounding dynasties, not much different from when I was a Demon Hunter."

Wei Fan exhaled deeply.

As long as he didn’t have to hand over a Life Token, it was fine with him. Whether killing Demon Fiends autonomously or being assigned to do so, it made little difference.

"So how do I become an Inspector!"

Wei Fan was intrigued; even if not for the matter of Zhang Juzheng, for the sake of his cultivation technique, he needed to become an Inspector.

Ji Qingyue said, "First, Martial Venerable cultivation; while you can now spar with Martial Venerable powerhouses, your cultivation is still in the Divine Realm..."

Wei Fan shook his head, "Within a month at most, I will break through to Martial Venerable!"

In fact, it wouldn’t take a month, but he didn’t seal his words!

Ji Qingyue’s eyes filled with amazement, "If you are confident of becoming Martial Venerable in a month, I can help you apply.

At that time, someone will come to investigate your background and past behavior; as long as you haven’t colluded with Demon Fiends, someone will come forward and contact you."

Wei Fan cupped his hands, "Thank you!"

Becoming an Inspector was important to him.

Soon he would break through to Martial Venerable, and he needed to consider martial arts techniques for after becoming Martial Venerable.

Following that, Wei Fan didn’t leave; he stayed here, not with Ji Qingyue, but accompanied by Li Qingmeng.

After all, though this was called a city, it wasn’t a typical city; everyone here was a disciple of the Yunhua Sect, and many things weren’t like in a real city.

Wei Fan spent two days here, learning a lot about Yunhua Sect.

He also learned that in this Demon Fiend stronghold, there were actually many places like Yunhua Sect. In reality, such sects were the main force against Demon Fiends.

They were scattered everywhere, deterring powerful Demon Fiends from stepping into human territories.

Of course, as Li Qingmeng introduced, some sects colluded with Demon Fiends, or Demonic Sects were also established in such places.

Two days later, Wei Fan decided to bid farewell and leave; his Divine Realm cultivation was just short of reaching Perfection, and he needed to hunt some more Demon Monarchs.

After bidding farewell to Ji Qingyue and Li Qingmeng, Wei Fan tore through the sky and left.

Two days later, he returned near Yunhua Sect, found a cave, and plunged into it.

"The Divine Soul can no longer be enhanced; it’s time to break through to Martial Venerable!"

Wei Fan’s consciousness sank into the Sea of Consciousness, and his Divine Soul was already a zhang in size, like a silver giant floating in the center of the Sea of Consciousness, with the Profound Yellow Tripod and Fish Tiger Soul Saber floating up and down, continuously merging with the Divine Soul.

"Breaking through to Martial Venerable actually involves three steps..."

Gazing at the Divine Soul like a Divine Mansion, Wei Fan recalled the contents of the Purple Profound Martial Arts Manual about the Martial Venerable Chapter.

The Martial Venerable Chapter of the Purple Profound Martial Arts Manual, in fact, consists of three parts because truly becoming Martial Venerable requires three steps.

The first step to breaking through to Martial Venerable involves transforming the Divine Soul into a Primordial Spirit!

Though his Divine Soul is a zhang high, solid like a Divine Mansion, it is still an illusory existence.

The Power of Heart and Spirit, Will Power and such, although they can influence reality, are also formless and intangible existences.

Once the Divine Soul leaves the Sea of Consciousness, it has hardly any divine abilities and can be easily obliterated.

The step of converting to a Primordial Spirit involves transforming these formless and intangible things into actual existences, giving birth to the Power of Primordial Spirit.

Once the Divine Soul transforms into a Primordial Spirit, with the Power of Primordial Spirit, his Will Power will no longer be an intangible thing, but can merge with True Power to generate stronger True Essence.

The Divine Realm Martial Sect has never been able to truly utilize Will Power; the use of Will Power alongside True Power was just a rough combination.

Only a true fusion to form True Essence can truly utilize Will Power.

This is the second step in breaking through to Martial Venerable.

The fusion of Power of Primordial Spirit and True Power evolves into the unique True Essence of Martial Venerable powerhouses.

In terms of both mystery and damage, True Essence far surpasses the power generated by the combination of True Power and Will Power.

The third step is to forge the Golden Body with True Essence.

True Essence is extremely profound and a more advanced energy than True Power.

On the day Wei Fan, Long Jianying, and Huo Tianzheng joined forces to fight Blood Venerable, Huo Tianzheng, under the pressure from Blood Venerable, merged True Essence, instantly appearing rejuvenated and with explosive power, having reached the second step of becoming Martial Venerable by merging True Essence.