Chapter 47 - Somewhat Righteous and Somewhat Evil, Spring Autumn Sect
Chapter 47: Somewhat Righteous and Somewhat Evil, Spring Autumn Sect
The Heaven Enlightenment Sect’s territory was extremely vast. It was about 300 miles in radius. Mountain ranges were laid out, forming a primitive forest-like terrain and terrain.
Coupled with the various kingdoms and empires in the mortal world, there was no need to say anything.
Moreover, in the territory of the Heaven Enlightenment Sect, there were also various demon beasts living in the primitive forests and mountain ranges, as well as spirit beasts and spirit pets reared by the disciples and elders of the Heaven Enlightenment Sect.
Those demon beasts also formed different races and factions.
The Heaven Enlightenment Sect had never cleaned up the place. Instead, they let these demon beasts and factions grow on their own just to give the sect disciples various opportunities to temper themselves.
Moreover, those demon beasts and other races could also be used as scarce materials to refine Dharma treasures and medicinal pills.
They were basically reared.
The Heaven Enlightenment Sect’s sect protection array enveloped the entire sect, which was in the range of 300 miles.
It could be said that with the protection and isolation of the sect protection array, the entire Heaven Enlightenment Sect was like an independent and complete world, completely isolated from the outside world.
Under such circumstances, if the enemies of the outside world wanted to enter the Heaven Enlightenment Sect, they had to pass through the sect protection array. With the power of the Heaven Enlightenment Sect’s sect protection array, this was like a world formed by the meridians of this heaven and earth. It was basically impossible to forcefully break through.
One had to possess the corresponding identity token to pass through the sect protection array.
As for the last time, Buddha Miao Zai was able to enter the Heaven Enlightenment Sect because his cultivation level was profound. His methods were indeed extraordinary, allowing him to use the flaws of the sect protection array to enter.
Because of the Heaven Enlightenment Assembly, the sect protection array had opened the corresponding passageway. It would close after the Heaven Enlightenment Assembly ended, allowing outsiders to have a chance to enter the Heaven Enlightenment Sect.
For example, Qi Ming.
If he was strong enough, he could even use Falling Cloud Peak as the center to create his own independent blessed land or grotto-heaven.
He could even nurture his own subordinates.
Of course, the prerequisite for everything was that he had to be strong enough.
Otherwise, he did not even have the qualifications to establish a grotto-heaven.
“I have to say that the Heaven Enlightenment Sect’s attitude towards disciples is too loose.”
Qi Ming frowned and looked down at the three corpses on the ground. The smell of blood spread in the air, “No matter what, I’m a legacy disciple after all. My status and identity are not low. These three independent cultivators actually figured out my location and even let them sneak into the cave abode’s entrance.”
“Or is there something else?” Qi Ming fell into deep thought.
Honestly, if there was really another secret, then it should be that the higher-ups of the Heaven Enlightenment Sect were on good terms with the Black Lotus Demon Lord and deliberately leaked information to these independent cultivators and opened the door. That would really make Qi Ming’s back turn cold.
“The Heaven Enlightenment Sect made such a huge move in the past two times and cleaned up so many spies in succession. They actually still dare to do such a thing?”
Qi Ming took a deep breath. “It’s really…”
“There’s no point in thinking about this.”
Qi Ming said in a low voice, “From the looks of it, the Black Lotus Demon Lord has indeed targeted me. Isn’t it just destroying one of your Black Lotus Demon Seeds? Is there a need to fight to the death?”
“Moreover, the person who really destroyed the Black Lotus Demon Seed was Senior Sister Lü Qingyan!”
“Also, what is the black bounty list?”
Qi Ming had many questions.
After calming down, Qi Ming began to loot the loot from the three independent cultivators and obtained three low-grade storage bags. The space of the low-grade storage bags was more than ten times that of the inferior-grade storage bags.
Then, Qi Ming checked it carefully.
Among them, there were 1,000 medium-grade spirit stones, 180,000 low-grade spirit stones, and a few miscellaneous items, including low-grade Foundation Establishment Dharma treasures, low-grade Foundation Establishment spell techniques, various medicinal pills, and so on.
The total price was 500,000 to 600,000 low-grade spirit stones.
In other words, the total value of the three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators was around 200,000 low-grade spirit stones each.
From this, it was obvious.
How poor were independent cultivators?
They were completely unable to be compared to the disciples of the Heaven Enlightenment Sect.
There were several levels of difference.
“Blood Fiend Evil Ghost.”
Buzz!
Qi Ming waved his right hand and summoned the Blood Fiend Evil Ghost, “Devour them.”
“Hehe…”
The ghost let out a sinister and excited laugh. It pounced on the three late-stage Foundation Establishment corpses and sucked away their flesh and blood essence.
Then, the Blood Fiend Evil Ghost began to break through.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Blood-colored fiendish energy, black ghost energy, and a blood-black light gradually enveloped the Blood Fiend Evil Ghost completely, turning it into a blood-black egg the height of a person with various patterns.
Half an hour later.
Boom!
The black blood-colored egg shattered.
The Blood Fiend Evil Ghost had broken through to the early-stage Foundation Establishment realm.
At the same time, after the Blood Fiend Evil Ghost successfully broke through, it possessed slight intelligence. Although its hair was still disheveled, it looked more like a person.
“Master… Master…”
The Blood Fiend Evil Ghost stood in front of Qi Ming and actually spoke in human language. Although its tone was gloomy, it could really speak. One could see that the pale face was without a trace of blood.
“Mm.” Qi Ming nodded. “Not bad. You broke through to the early-stage Foundation Establishment realm.”
“Thank… thank you, Master.” The Blood Fiend Evil Ghost replied.
“Come back.”
Buzz!
Qi Ming waved his right hand, and the Blood Fiend Evil Ghost transformed into a stream of light that flew into Qi Ming’s hand. It transformed back into a Blood Fiend Evil Ghost Talisman and entered his inventory.
Qi Ming pointed out with his sword qi again and ground the three dried corpses into ashes.
In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.
In the morning, Elder Feng came again.
“Qi Ming.” Elder Feng shouted directly.
“Greetings, Master.”
Qi Ming came out to welcome him and cupped his hands in greeting to Elder Feng.
“I came to inform you of something.”
Elder Feng said bluntly, “Some time ago, you killed Cao Jinxiu, and he was planted by the Black Lotus Demon Lord. That lass Lü Qingyan destroyed the Black Lotus Demon Seed. The Black Lotus Demon Lord did not dare to find trouble with her, so he placed all his hatred on you.”
“I…” Qi Ming smiled bitterly.
“Therefore, you’ve been targeted by the Black Lotus Demon Lord. Your bounty has been placed on the black bounty list. In addition, your cultivation level is too low, so there will probably be many independent cultivators or demonic cultivators finding trouble with you.”
Elder Feng reminded, “You have to be careful during this period of time.”
“The Heaven Enlightenment Assembly has begun. The sect protection array has opened the passageway. Many independent cultivators from the outside world will surge in. Before the Heaven Enlightenment Assembly officially begins, don’t walk around.”
“Yes.” Qi Ming nodded, “Thank you for your reminder, Master.”
“However, I have a question. What’s the black bounty list?” Qi Ming asked again.
“This is the ranking list created by the Spring Autumn Sect.”
Elder Feng explained to Qi Ming, “The Spring Autumn Sect is considered a sect that is both righteous and evil. The disciples of the Spring Autumn Sect do whatever they want and are not restrained. It completely depends on their mood.”
“The Bounty Board is a bounty mission issued to all cultivators by the Spring Autumn Sect as a medium. It includes assassination, treasure hunting, protection, and so on.”
“The bounty list is divided from high to low: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow.”
“The heaven character is the highest, and the yellow character is the lowest.”
“The Black Lotus Demon Lord issued the bounty to assassinate you through the Spring Autumn Sect. The bounty reached 500,000 low-grade spirit stones. It’s enough to attract many Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even False Core realm cultivators might take action.”
“Although you’re a legacy disciple of the Heaven Enlightenment Sect, those itinerant cultivators are willing to do anything for spirit stones and resources, much less the demonic cultivators who are targeting you.”
Qi Ming nodded solemnly as he thought to himself, ‘Master, you reminded me too late. Because last night, a group of itinerant cultivators infiltrated and came to the entrance of the cave abode.’
However, Qi Ming did not say it.
After all, he could not explain how he had killed three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators for the time being.
“The Black Lotus Demon Lord only dares to issue your bounty. He definitely won’t dare to infiltrate the Heavenly Enlightenment Sect himself. If he dares to come, I guarantee that he will definitely not return.”
Elder Feng continued, “Although the Heaven Enlightenment Sect does not provide for the disciples, we will not sit back and do nothing.”
“Yes.” Qi Ming nodded.
Then, Elder Feng left after saying a few more words.
At noon, Huo Changqing came back.
“Master, the mission you assigned has been completed. All the items have been sold.” Huo Changqing said.