Only after mastering the ruthless path can the fairy conquest system be implemented.

Chapter 66 The Legend of the Only Living Person in Shinaga Province

Shenhe Prefecture is so vast that it is home to numerous sects, including the Demonic Sect.

Or rather, this is something that is bound to happen in the world of cultivation.

After all, there are far too many mortals in Shenhe Prefecture, as numerous as weeds. As soon as one batch disappears, another batch will be born, generation after generation, endlessly.

Although cultivators and mortals look the same and are both human, they are actually no longer the same species.

When ordinary cultivators see mortals, they treat them no differently than roadside weeds, paying no attention and simply letting them grow.

But the Demonic Sect is different.

The Demonic Sect sees mortals as food, because they rely on these mortals for cultivation.

The first cultivation technique that Cheng Xiao had Chu Ning practice in the first instance came from a member of a certain demonic sect.

That technique was extremely domineering, using the murderous aura generated by taking lives to cultivate.

The demonic sect and the righteous sects have had irreconcilable conflicts from the very beginning.

Although both sides share the same attitude towards mortals, the righteous faction treats mortals more like they are tending their own pasture, emphasizing ecological maintenance and sustainable development. After all, some strange and unusual constitutions will always emerge among mortals, who are also an important source of life for the righteous faction.

But the Demonic Sect is different; they intend to storm into the ranch and slaughter and eat everything inside.

Cheng Xiao had heard from others that before he transmigrated, the demonic sects and righteous sects in Shenhe Prefecture were evenly matched, but a great war broke out, which severely damaged the demonic sects. They have been recovering their strength for many years and rarely cause trouble.

Thirty years ago, when he had just broken through to the Mahayana stage, other righteous sects even suggested that he directly eradicate the demonic sect.

However, Cheng Xiao felt that this matter had nothing to do with him, so he did not agree.

He didn't know why the people from the Demonic Sect would suddenly come looking for him.

Could it be that he really came to thank him?

Cheng Xiao shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

You'll know once you see the person.

He took a step forward, and his figure instantly disappeared from the secluded courtyard. The next moment, he silently appeared in the main hall of the Qingyun Sect.

At this moment, Chen Tianbao had just finished his morning meeting with the inner disciples.

As the disciples were about to disperse, they caught a glimpse of the white-clad figure who had suddenly appeared out of the corner of their eyes. They were all stunned at first, but then they immediately realized what was happening and their eyes instantly blazed with fervent reverence.

"Greetings, Immortal Venerable!"

Hundreds of disciples knelt and bowed in unison like a tidal wave, their voices resounding throughout the main hall.

In the Qingyun Sect, and even throughout the entire Shenhe Prefecture, Cheng Xiao is a living legend.

At three years old, one cultivates Qi; after a hundred years, one achieves Mahayana enlightenment; and in a single step, one ascends to immortality.

His disciples spread myths about him in private.

Everyone knew perfectly well that it was because of this Immortal Venerable that the Qingyun Sect was able to overpower all others and firmly hold the throne of the number one sect in Shenhe Prefecture in just a few decades.

For the Qingyun Sect, he was a true pillar of stability.

As long as he is there, Qingyun Sect will always be the number one sect in Shenhe Prefecture.

Although they did not reach the talent and height of the Immortal Venerable, they were all honored.

The Immortal Venerable is in seclusion most of the year and rarely makes public appearances.

They were very excited to finally meet him in person.

Cheng Xiao casually waved his hand, indicating that everyone should dispense with formalities.

When Chen Tianbao saw Cheng Xiao, it was as if he had seen a savior. He quickly dismissed his disciples and told them to go down first, then hurried forward to greet him.

He said with a wry smile, "Immortal Venerable, you've finally emerged from seclusion! That envoy sent by the Demonic Sect has been practically living on our Welcoming Guest Peak these past few days. We've tried to get rid of him, but he won't leave, insisting that there's a momentous matter that requires your personal decision. Now, rumors are spreading everywhere that our Qingyun Sect is allowing demonic cultivators to enter, and that we're probably colluding with the Demonic Sect."

Cheng Xiao didn't understand why a bunch of old fogies, thousands or tens of thousands of years old, liked to gossip so much.

He casually asked, "Since they like to guess so much, why hasn't anyone come knocking on our door to cause trouble? To check it out for themselves."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianbao's previously pained expression instantly transformed into a smile.

"Immortal Venerable, you must be joking. Those righteous sects only dare to talk about it behind people's backs. Even if our Qingyun Sect were to publicly announce today that we are colluding with the Demonic Sect, not a single one of them would dare to come to our door and say a single word of 'no'."

That's the truth.

The overwhelming pressure of someone at the peak of the Mahayana stage is right here; he is the only one of his kind in the cultivation world.

In the face of absolute power, all rumors and gossip are utterly meaningless.

"Let's go take a look." Cheng Xiao stood with his hands behind his back and walked towards the direction of Welcoming Peak.

Chen Tianbao quickly led the way.

The two stepped into the void and soon appeared in the main hall of Welcoming Guest Peak.

The demonic envoy had been waiting in the hall for a long time. He was pacing anxiously when he turned around and saw Cheng Xiao in white stepping through the threshold. His legs suddenly went weak and he almost knelt on the ground.

Even though Cheng Xiao didn't intentionally release the natural pressure of a Mahayana stage expert, it was enough to make this demonic sect envoy tremble with fear.

Even though he had never met Cheng Xiao, he now knew who Cheng Xiao was.

"Envoy of the Demonic Sect pays respects to the Immortal Venerable!" The envoy lowered his posture to the lowest level and performed a deep bow with utmost respect.

The voice sounded like a woman's, but she was shrouded in a black robe.

In the world of cultivation, the demonic sects and the righteous sects are locked in a life-or-death struggle, and even those with differences in cultivation levels rarely exchange greetings.

Cheng Xiao walked to the head seat and sat down, getting straight to the point: "Speak, if you insist on seeing me, what is it? You can't really be here to thank me for sparing your life thirty years ago, can you?"

The envoy shook his head repeatedly: "Your Excellency is joking. I have come here on the orders of our Lord. Our Lord wishes to cooperate with the righteous sects to deal with the 'Turbid Source' that is spreading in Shenhe Prefecture."

Upon hearing the words "turbid source," Cheng Xiao was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected that the Demonic Sect would care about this.

Cheng Xiao had just witnessed the terrifying destructive power of the Turbid Source in the previous Dragon Clan instance, and the Turbid Source spreading throughout Shenhe Prefecture was a hundred times more terrifying than that.

He asked, "When did your demonic sect's moral standards become so high? Didn't you secretly hope for chaos in the world?"

In his view, the Demonic Sect should be the ones who most want the source of corruption to spread.

After all, if it spreads quickly, many people will die, and even the righteous faction will be too busy to take care of themselves.

The envoy from the Demonic Sect gave a bitter smile and said truthfully, "Your Majesty, this is not about high moral character, but about survival. Our Lord said that the Turbid Source is unpredictable and corrupts all things. If Shenhe Prefecture is truly swallowed up by the Turbid Source, no one will be able to escape. Although our Demonic Sect has ideological conflicts with the righteous sects and usually doesn't like each other, ultimately, we all live under the same sky, and we don't want to die either."

These words were spoken very frankly, without the slightest hint of hypocrisy or pretense.

Cheng Xiao nodded, accepting this explanation.

"If it's a collaboration, why did you specifically come to me?" he continued to ask.

He had little contact with the Demonic Sect and didn't know what their so-called leader was thinking.

Is it a genuine desire for cooperation, or is it a pretext for something deeper?

After all, they have been behaving themselves for many years, and they may be accumulating strength, waiting for the right moment to unleash their power.

When the world is in chaos, then the Demonic Sect will naturally rule.