Easy Way of Cultivation: Power Harvesting

Extreme Martial Sect, Hidden Merit Hall.

Wei Fan collected all the martial arts secret manuals of the Extreme Martial Sect along the way and quickly reached the place dedicated to storing the inheritance of the Martial King with Ji Qingyue.

In front was a giant iron gate, comparable in strength to a Martial Venerate Divine Soldier, requiring special items to open.

Wei Fan searched Jiang Li’s body and quickly found the Sect Leader Token of the Extreme Martial Sect, easily opening the door.

There were no other martial arts manuals here, only the Purple Profound Martial Arts Manual, including cultivation heart methods and martial techniques from the Horizontal Training Realm to the Martial King Realm.

"To each his share!"

He invited Ji Qingyue to sit down and join him in comprehending. He already acquired the heart methods, which were the same as those obtained in the Demon Hunter Sub-Hall, but he hadn’t yet obtained the martial techniques of the Purple Profound Martial Arts Manual.

Previously seen on Jiang Yi were the Mountain-Suppressing Palm and Heaven and Earth’s Longevity; besides these two martial techniques, there was also a fist technique called Purple Realm Sky Splitter.

However, the Purple Realm Sky Splitter was a fist technique cultivated by Martial Kings, not something he could cultivate currently.

As for Heaven and Earth’s Longevity and Mountain-Suppressing Palm, they only reached the Martial Venerable Realm, and it’s uncertain whether the ancestor who created this martial art in the Extreme Martial Sect didn’t innovate them to the Martial King Realm or whether they have been lost.

The only martial technique at the Martial King Realm is the Purple Realm Sky Splitter.

The two sat cross-legged, beginning to comprehend together.

About an hour later, the panel in front of them began to flicker:

[Mountain-Suppressing Palm (Uninitiated)]

[Heaven and Earth’s Longevity (Uninitiated)]

[Purple Realm Sky Splitter - Martial King Chapter (Uninitiated)]

"I finally obtained a Martial King level martial technique!"

Wei Fan smiled, standing up. In the Demon Hunter Sub-Hall, even Martial Venerate level martial arts numbered only two or three dozen units, and although he didn’t know how many Martial King level martial arts the Demon Hunter Sub-Hall possessed, it was obvious there were very few.

At the Martial Venerable Realm, he could still choose powerful martial techniques to cultivate, but upon reaching the Martial King Realm, the scenario where any available cultivation would suffice might present itself and he wouldn’t be able to be picky.

Glancing at Ji Qingyue, who was still immersed in martial techniques, Wei Fan did not disturb her but relaxed his heart spirit to carefully explore the place.

Because in his acquisitions, one very important thing was still missing—arrays!

The founder of the Extreme Martial Sect was capable of leaving such a grand array, indicating a proficiency in arrays, yet along his journey, Wei Fan hadn’t encountered anything related to arrays.

If the Extreme Martial Sect had any inheritance related to arrays, it must be hidden here.

His heart spirit shrunk inch by inch, and Wei Fan soon discovered a book made of Demon Venerable skin in a hidden place, marked with large characters stating "Array Initial Understanding".

"There’s really something here!"

He had wiped out countless sects but this was the first time acquiring array-related inheritance.

Wei Fan was naturally curious about arrays, a method utilizing mighty natural forces, reportedly incomprehensible even to Divine Realm Martial Sects. It requires an exceedingly powerful heart spirit and comprehension capabilities, and only a few Martial Venerables can grasp a fragment of arrays at the Martial Venerable Realm.

Normally, only Martial Kings can truly explore the array realm, as only their strong heart and spirit power can enable array comprehension and deduction, and only Martial King powerhouses can truly wield the mighty power of arrays.

"I am Lu Yongnian, Garrison Commander of the Demon Suppression Bureau in Zhao Kingdom, requesting Inspector Wei to come out for a meeting!"

Just as Wei Fan decided to look at the Array Initial Understanding book, a robust voice rang out from outside the Extreme Martial Sect, interrupting Wei Fan’s actions and startling Ji Qingyue, who was comprehending martial techniques.

"Continue your comprehension; I will go take a look!"

After instructing Ji Qingyue, Wei Fan flew out of the Hidden Merit Hall, seeing the self-proclaimed Zhao Kingdom’s Demon Suppression Bureau Garrison Commander Lu Yongnian floating outside the Extreme Martial Sect’s main gate, not rashly intruding upon the already vanquished Extreme Martial Sect.

"Extreme Martial Sect truly was annihilated!"

Upon seeing the empty Extreme Martial Sect, Lu Yongnian finally believed that the Extreme Martial Sect was indeed eliminated by Wei Fan alone!

Wei Fan beckoned: "Commander Lu, please come down for a discussion!"

Lu Yongnian nodded, descending from the sky, perceiving Wei Fan not as the fearsome figure from rumors but rather with clear eyebrows and a graceful countenance.

The two casually found a pavilion within the Extreme Martial Sect to sit down, and Lu Yongnian cupped his hands: "I wonder what important matters Inspector Wei had to instruct me to come here?"

He spoke first; although Wei Fan appeared gentle, he was a fierce figure who single-handedly annihilated the Extreme Martial Sect, a reputedly ruthless figure secretly feared for his terrifying, sect-destroying prowess.

Associated with such a persona, even if Wei Fan did nothing, the invisible pressure and automatic imagination imposed a pervasive sense of tension akin to sitting on pins and needles.

Without hesitation, Wei Fan promptly conveyed his purpose to Lu Yongnian in just a few words.

Lu Yongnian was delighted: "Inspector Wei’s efforts are immeasurable; on behalf of the brothers at the Demon Suppression Bureau, I thank Inspector Wei for his great kindness."

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be such a beneficial situation!

To ordinary martial artists, the Extreme Martial Sect is undoubtedly a grotto heaven blessed land. In the entire Zhao Kingdom, countless young people take pride in joining the Extreme Martial Sect.

Besides the fact that the Extreme Martial Sect has the inheritance of a Martial King, another important reason is the abundant essence qi of heaven and earth here. Cultivating here yields twice the result with half the effort. Even without consuming elixirs, a day of cultivation here is equivalent to two or three days elsewhere.

Inheritance is certainly important, but cultivation resources cannot be ignored. In fact, when it comes to martial arts skills, no sect has more or stronger ones than the Demon Suppression Bureau.

One must know that behind the Demon Suppression Bureau is the Demon Hunter Organization. The martial arts available to the Demon Hunter Organization can also be learned by the people of the Demon Suppression Bureau.

However, most people in the Jianghu still wish to join major sects rather than the Demon Suppression Bureau.

The fundamental reason is that the cultivation resources of the Demon Suppression Bureau require risking one’s life to fight and exchange for. But merely by joining these major sects that occupy grotto heaven blessed lands, even without resources, breathing alone can lead to faster cultivation than outside.

Wei Fan shook his head, "I am not from Zhao Kingdom, and I do not plan to stay here long term. The Extreme Martial Sect does not serve much purpose for me, and destroying it seems wasteful. Instead of letting others occupy it, why not give it to the Demon Suppression Bureau, so they can cultivate more experts to resist the demon fiends.

However, if you want to take over here, you need to meet the following points."

Lu Yongnian said solemnly, "Inspector Wei, please speak!"

Wei Fan raised one finger, "First, I hope this place will serve as a grotto heaven blessed land for nurturing experts for the Human Race, rather than a place for cultivating experts for a particular force. The experts cultivated here must enter the Demon Suppression Bureau to fight against demon fiends or have made contributions for the Human Race on the Human-Demon battlefield.

Otherwise, even members of the Imperial Family cannot cultivate here.

Second, the people who enter here for cultivation cannot be only from Zhao Kingdom. I will notify the Demon Suppression Bureaus of the surrounding dynasties to select potential talents for cultivation here.

Hmm... just these two points. If you can accomplish them, this place will be under your management in the future. I only ask that you ensure fairness and impartiality for those entering here, guaranteeing that those nurtured become human warriors against demon fiends.

As for others, if there are individuals or forces you cannot handle, you can notify me to resolve them!"

"If it’s just these two points, Inspector Wei, rest assured, if I cannot fulfill them, you may take my head."

Lu Yongnian let out a long breath, thinking Wei Fan was going to impose harsh demands.

It turned out to be a requirement that the people nurtured here in the future be warriors against demon fiends for the Human Race, rather than henchmen for some force.

With Wei Fan’s reputation, it is not difficult for me to achieve this.

The outside world widely spread that Wei Fan is ruthless, but that seems untrue. At least, from the standpoint of the Human-Demon conflict, Wei Fan is truly a guardian of the Human Race.

His noble character even commands some of my respect.

Considering from his perspective, if he occupied the Extreme Martial Sect, he would absolutely not willingly give it up to the Demon Suppression Bureau to cultivate experts.

He might establish a new sect with the Martial King inheritance or move his entire family here to strengthen his clan.

Of course, Lu Yongnian somewhat overestimated Wei Fan. Wei Fan is not truly selfless. As a lone figure without family and no intention of forming any force, the Extreme Martial Sect, a place appearing as a grotto heaven blessed land to others, holds as much value to him as a wilderness.

If the Extreme Martial Sect indeed offered him benefits, he would not give it away to Zhao Kingdom’s Demon Suppression Bureau for nothing.

The same thing holds different values to different people because of their positions and realms.

"Good, remember your words. If you can’t do it, I will come for your head. Also, remember my words: if, during your management here, you encounter individuals or forces you cannot contend with, you can also seek me for a solution!"

As he spoke, Wei Fan took out a big banner, "This is the array banner controlling the Martial King Array. It is now yours!"

This big banner, though also an exotic treasure refined by a Martial King, primarily serves to control the array. Once away from the array of the Extreme Martial Sect, it is as useless as scrap. Wei Fan thus gave it to Lu Yongnian.

Lu Yongnian rose to take the big banner, once again impressed by Wei Fan’s character. This was a Martial King Array.

Without a Martial King emerging, this array could serve for self-preservation anytime, yet Wei Fan handed it over without hesitation.

He couldn’t help but admire, "Inspector Wei is indeed a true chivalrous hero. I will certainly utilize this place to cultivate a batch of experts to slay demon fiends for the Human Race."

Wei Fan shook his head, "There are still many resources here. I will not take them. You should bring in people quickly to take over and care for those old elixirs."

Ordinary items are of no use to Wei Fan. He plans to take only some of the spiritual jade or minerals with divinity from the Extreme Martial Sect’s treasury, leaving behind everything else.

"Alright, I will return to gather people immediately. Please, Inspector Wei, oversee here for a few days."

Lu Yongnian did not procrastinate and instantly departed the Extreme Martial Sect, breaking through the air.

"So the person I’ve been searching for all along, I’ve actually already met!"

Just as Lu Yongnian’s figure turned into a dot and gradually disappeared from Wei Fan’s sight, a clear voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

Wei Fan was startled. This voice was clearly just a few meters away, yet someone had approached so close without him noticing.

"Is it you?"

He turned around and discovered a stunning woman in green standing behind him, whose presence he hadn’t noticed.

This woman was none other than the terrifying, mysterious lady who slaughtered the martial venerable at Feiyun Stronghold by Bibo Lake.