Ji Luofei stood at the entrance of the Array Formation, gently looking at Ning Cheng’s back. If there were no one here, then she would have already rushed forward and thrown herself on him. This person, who was such a significant deterrence to the top Major Academies to the point that did not even dare to move, was none other than her man.
“Good, for someone from my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect to stand up at this time, my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect would definitely not perish today……” An applauding voice arrived. Everyone found that three more people had suddenly materialised the next instant.
Ning Cheng on seeing the cultivator who spoke immediately felt his heart rejoicing. He quickly came forward and gave a salute, “Ning Cheng greets Sect Master Tantai. Since Sect Master Tantai came back, I can now relinquish my position as the Acting Sect Master.”
To be honest, there were too many factions gathered here, causing Ning Cheng to feel somewhat afraid that they would hit out in unity to extrapolate themselves from the current deadlock. Even if the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect turned even fiercer, it might not be able to cope up against these many factions ganging up on them.
Moreover, of the three people that arrived, Ning Cheng already knew two of them. One of them was Deputy Sect Master Tantai, and the other was a person with long eyebrows. The long eyebrowed man was the same old man whom he once saw at the Method Depository Pavilion.
“There is no need for that; someone used the idea of luring the tiger out of the mountain, causing us to end up trapped in a place for a while, but we already know about the general situation here. Not long ago, the people who trapped us suddenly left, which allowed us to use the Transfer Talisman to get back. Ning Cheng, I like your style. With Sect Master Rui’s whereabouts currently unknown, for you to take up the position of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect’s Sect Master would be the most appropriate.”
Tantai Fei rejected Ning Cheng’s proposition without hesitation.
“Good, originally I still believed that you juniors would feel it beneath your dignity, looks like I was wrong about you. With your previous words, you are the perfect candidate for the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect’s Sect Master. After Rui Baishan comes back, I’m sure he would take the initiative to give his seat to you by himself.” The long eyebrowed old man also spoke out with a delighted voice.
As soon as Ning Cheng heard those words, he realised that this long eyebrowed old man was not simple at all; his status was undoubtedly higher than even Rui Baishan’s rank.
“These two are my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect’s Method Depository Pavilion’s Elder Taoist Elder Zhongli Ping and Elder Taoist Elder Ye Heyang. Alas, Elder Taoist Xi perished because of this matter and won’t be able to come back.” Tantai Fei sighed and introduced the others to Ning Cheng.
“Congratulations to the two Taoist Elders and Deputy Sect Master Tantai of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect for coming back. We heard that the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect needed support, so we came to have a look. Finding that the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect is currently all right, that is for the best; however, my Yin Yang Dao Sect will be taking our leave in the light of this.” A middle-aged bearded man spoke with a smile and with cupped fists.
Tantai Fei was just about to speak when he suddenly thought that Ning Cheng was now current Sect Master of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect. Therefore, he quickly turned his head to look at Ning Cheng and spoke, “Sect Master, this is Yin Yang Dao Sect’s Elder Ji Xiu.”
Ning Cheng understood the meaning of Tantai Fei’s words, he immediately came forward and clasped his fists and spoke out in a clear resonant voice, “I am already aware of everyone’s goal of coming here today……”
Hearing Ning Cheng voices his words like this, many of the cultivators’ faces turned a bit ugly. If this matter truly ended up exposed, then everyone’s face would genuinely not be pleasant to look at. Even if Rainbow Fall Sword Sect became even fiercer, they can’t choose to become enemies with all the factions at the same time, won’t they?
Tantai Fei was also feeling a bit anxious, he just wanted to remind Ning Cheng to not be too straightforward in exposing this matter; somethings would not bode well for them if presented openly.
Ning Cheng acted as if he did not see Tantai Fei’s meaningful glance and continued to speak in a clear and resonant voice. “Previously, just like the Little Miss of the Profound Light Chamber of Commerce spoke, everybody knew that my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect suffered a sneak attack by someone. It ended up causing the sect to lose a lot of resources; however, since you all also expressed your concerned thoughts on specifically coming forward to lend a helping hand to us. As such, on behalf of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect, I thank the enthusiasm shown by the various factions here. If such a thing were to happen to any of your factions in the future, then my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect would definitely not fall behind in its duties.”
“However, since this matter has nothing to do with you all, so we also cannot make every one of our friends here to help us out with the resources, but we still will accept any contributions from your side. I would also not be able to entertain any guests today for long. Moreover, I just became the Sect Master of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect; as such, I still am not familiar with many of the factions here. I request you to at least introduce yourselves before leaving, just so that I would be able to commit you all to my memory.”
When people heard those words, then immediately understood. This was equivalent to extortion, even though not stated directly. Moreover, his words indicated that he would keep in mind the compensation put forward by the factions before leaving. Giving him the ‘compensation’, everybody was well aware that if these people did not manage to shell out something, then this Sect Master Ning would write it down in his books.
The beautiful woman from the Star Gathering Mansion was the first to stand out. She took the initiative to come before Ning Cheng before taking out a ring and spoke out with a sweet smile. “He Zhenru, on behalf of the Star Gathering Mansion, offers their support to the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect in the form of 100 Million Spirit Stones, along with some other materials.”
“Many thanks, Sister He, for your generosity; this Ning Cheng would definitely accept your goodwill.” Ning Cheng received the ring without any hesitation before thanking her with a sentence.
The Star Gathering Mansion was one of the ten Major Academies, with them taking the lead, whether or not the other factions belonged to the ten Major Academies, they could not shrink back at this moment. They had no choice but to take the lead and come up with something before quickly leaving.
At this time, even if some academies did not want to put forth something, they would have to carefully think over their choice. Since everybody was taking out something and if they could not come up with something, could they even get a guarantee that the other factions would not team up with Ning Cheng to plot against them in secret? Despite that not being the case, if the others chose not to side with him, wouldn’t the others engrave this into their memories?
A person who had no scruples in attacking a behemoth like the Severing Emotions Dao Sect, would he be afraid of them?
With the factions coming forward one by one to leave behind their ‘contributions,’ it was akin to purchasing insurance against sneak attacks before going. Moreover, with the three formidable Crucible Transformation Elders of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect that just returned, everyone knew that the crisis that befell the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect had already come to a temporary end.
Chapter 0420 – Not Addressing The Root Of The Problem
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“Good, Ning Cheng you really did a good job. With you becoming the Sect Master of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect, my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect is bound to ascend higher once again.” After returning to the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak, the long eyebrowed Grand Elder
Taoist Zhong Liping was the first to praise Ning Cheng.
Ning Cheng quickly spoke up, “I think that Elder Tantai should take the post of the Sect Master, I need to spend time cultivating, so I might not have the energy to spare to manage the matters relating to the sect. Another thing to take note is that we have to be on guard against the Red Star Sword Faction from stabbing us in the dark.”
Tantai Fei waved his hand and spoke, “Sect Master Ning, you do not have to worry about such matters. You should continue with being the Sect Master of my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect. That way you can go into a cultivation retreat at the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak, let me handle the trivial matters relating to the sect. As for the Red Star Sword Faction, they would absolutely not dare to launch an attack; at the same time, the destitute disciples of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect wandering outside should also be slowly coming back in a steady stream.”
Ning Cheng was also more or less satisfied with those words; the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak was the most prominent peak within the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect. Not only was the Spiritual Qi the densest there, but even the surrounding environment was also the best. Combined with the verdant and beautiful scenery, it was the ideal place for cultivation. Moreover, his own people would also be able to stay and cultivate in the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak.
“Sect Master Ning, Sect Master Tantai, the Heavenly Dao Public Square’s officials just conducted the latest disciple recruitment in the Yi Xing Mainland. Because my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect met with an accident, Elder Ying took charge of others to return, but there have been no traces of them until now. This time, we not only were not able to recruit any disciples, but we even lost all contact with Elder Ying and the others……” Zhang Qian spoke up from the side.
Zhang Qian possessed the cultivation of Soul Essence 1st Level because the current Rainbow Fall Sword Sect underwent a fierce battle, coupled with most of the people that ended up separated from the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect, Ning Cheng chose to entrust most of the heavy responsibilities on to Zhang Qian’s shoulders.
“I guess that they might have encountered the Red Star Sword Faction on the way, the Red Star Sword Faction and my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect have a long history of enmity; it looks like this incident was also long premeditated by them.” Ye Heyang, one of the two Grand Elder Taoists who just returned spoke out in a hate-filled voice. He was someone who devoted himself to cultivation, so when he was stuck inside the Array Formation, it caused his heart to be in a nasty mood. If it were not for Tantai Fei and that the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect’s present strength being inferior to the Red Star Sword Faction, he would have gone all out to attack that faction.
Tantai Fei immediately understood the meaning of Ye Heyang, he hesitated for a moment before speaking, “During the attack on the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect, the Red Star Sword Faction definitely was the main force. However, if it were only a single Red Star Sword Faction, it would not dare to attack the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect. Therefore, when Sect Master Ning spoke about seeing Xu Anzhen in the Yi Xing Ocean, then it is sure that the Severing Emotions Dao Sect aided them in secret in attacking us. In addition to the traitor inside the academy, there are definitely a few other uncertainties, but for now, our Rainbow Fall Sword Sect should recuperate temporarily to regain back our strength.”
He implied that the Red Star Sword Faction would definitely not dare continue to look for trouble with the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect. At the same time, the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect also did not have the strength to seek revenge from the Red Star Sword Faction.
Grand Elder Taoist Zhong Liping also agreed to his words: “The current Rainbow Fall Sword Sect is currently not an easy pie to attack, but at the same time, we also do not pose the strength to retaliate. No matter how many forces had collaborated to attack the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect, those people would not dare to strike back; at most, it would only be the Red Star Sword Faction. Moreover, I agree with Tantai Fei’s view, at least in the short term, the Red Star Sword Faction would not dare to show their faces here.”
Ning Cheng did not understand such inside matters, but hearing Zhong Liping’s words, he immediately asked, “What does Elder Taoist Zhong mean?”
Tantai Fei knew that Ning Cheng had only joined the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect for a short while, so he quickly explained. “The reason why those forces outside collaborated should be because of the two treasures of my Rainbow Fall Sword Sect, the first is the Yonder Immortal Rainbow Fall Sword and the second is the Small Spiritual Domain. When it comes to the Small Spiritual Domain, as long as we come back, those people would not openly dare to snatch it. However, the Yonder Immortal Rainbow Fall Sword ended up taken away, even if the opposite party seamlessly cooperated with each other, they were all mutually vying for this sword.”
“We currently cannot make a move against the Red Star Sword Faction; Sect Master Tantai, you will have to work hard to bring together the disjointed disciples of the sect outside. Zhang Qian, although your cultivation is low, you have quite a good working ability so you will be helping out Sect Master Tantai to settle the matters of the academy.” Ning Cheng was very clear about a few matters. Do not look at how quickly he killed Tang Guangxi. That was because Ning Cheng fought at his home ground, if Ning Cheng went to provoke the Red Star Sword Faction on their turf, Ning Cheng definitely would find his strength quite lacking. Even if Tantai Fei did not remind him, he also knew that he had to continue cultivating.
Zhang Qian stood up and spoke, “Yes Sect Master; however, this time the Heavenly Dao Public Square had some cultivators that came from the Le Continent. They seemed to know Sect Master…..”
“Who were those people?” Ning Cheng immediately cut short Zhang Qian’s words.
Zhang Qian replied with to the point names, “I only remember a few, Yan Ji, Nalan Ruxue, Zhangsun Yan, Bei Xingjin, Cheng Yixiao, Luo Banyun……”
“Anyone who makes a move on him, I will kill them.”
In Ning Cheng’s mind once again appeared the scene of Yan Ji defending him. Compared to the fickle natured Nalan Ruxue, Yan Ji’s impression on Ning Cheng was even more profound. Suddenly, he wanted to go out and see Yan Ji.
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After handing over the sect related matters to Zhang Qian and Tantai Fei, Ning Cheng led Ning Ruolan, Ji Luofei and the others and arrived at the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak.
He introduced Lian’e and Taishu Pinghao and requested Ye Heyang to take them in as his disciples. Although Lian’e did not have excellent qualifications, Ning Cheng, whether for good or for evil, was the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect’s Sect Master and also the person who saved the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect. With that point, Ye Heyang did not find it in him to refuse such a request; moreover, after experiencing this kind of incident, he felt that he should really think of leaving behind a successor.
The Rainbow Fall Sword Peak was the most prominent peak of the Rainbow Fall Sword Sect; combined with its open surroundings, it was both beautiful and exquisite. Ning Cheng not only re-established a new Immortal Cave for himself but at the same time also spent a lot of time in arranging new Array Formations around it.
Ning Ruolan, Ji Luofei, Nan Yuefang, and Yang Honghou were the people who arrived with him. Since they did not have high cultivation, they could stay here and continue with their cultivation. Not to mention that the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak contained an extremely rich Spiritual Qi, Ning Cheng himself was a Pill Grand Master. As such, he set aside many cultivation resources for them in the Rainbow Fall Sword Peak.
Ji Luofei also realised that she and Ning Cheng were quite far apart from each other, so she also did not choose to delay any further and strived to upgrade her cultivation. From Ning Cheng, she already realised that Big Sister Shi Qionghua already possessed a Crucible Transformation Cultivation, while she was still wallowing in the Essence Building Realm. It made her secretly determined to catch up to her as soon as possible.
Ning Cheng did not choose to immediately go into seclusion, he wanted to first go and meet the cultivators that arrived
from the Le Continent; truth be told, he mainly wanted to meet Yan Ji. He also wanted to consult the long eyebrowed Grand Elder Taoist Zhong Liping about how he could speed up his cultivation speed.
Ning Cheng could feel that his cultivation speed using Spirit Stones was quite slow, to the point that he felt stagnated. Others would consider the rate of advancing one level in a year as already fast; however, for someone like Ning Cheng, he thought that this kind of speed was still too slow. Although it was his internal feeling, it felt as if he reached some sort of a bottleneck. This feeling, in turn, made him aware that his cultivation, which involved absorbing Spiritual Qi, reached a bottleneck inside of him. He could naturally cultivate faster; unfortunately, there was no better grade of Spiritual Qi for him to absorb.
If replaced by the kind of crystal stone given to him by that old fogey or Meng Jingxiu, his cultivation speed would indeed be able to reach hurricane-like speeds once again. It was also because of this kind of a ‘bottleneck’ that Ning Cheng planned to look for the cultivators from the Le Continent first; but before that, he wanted to consult Zhong Liping about this matter. After all, they were not only older than he was but also possessed a higher strength compared to him.
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“You say that you can even go faster, but the Spiritual Qi you absorb always feels inadequate?” Zhong Liping asked Ning Cheng in doubt.
It was the first time that he heard such a thing. Ordinarily, during cultivation, one could fundamentally not absorb too much Spiritual Qi, since it would all end up transmuted into True Essence, so there would never actually be a feeling of Spiritual Qi being inadequate during absorption.
It was no wonder that Ning Cheng was so powerful, being able to quickly kill Crucible Transformation Cultivators with just the cultivation of Sea Opening Realm. It turned out that he arrived at a point where Spirit Stones were not enough to sustain his cultivation needs, from this, it allowed him to extrapolate that the Laws were starting to have an effect on Ning Cheng. Simply put, the Laws here were not enough for Ning Cheng to comprehend the higher levels. He realised that Ning Cheng certainly had a secret, but he chose not to ask about Ning Cheng’s mystery.
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