Chapter 581 - 250: Demon Hunt

Chapter 581: Chapter 250: Demon Hunt

Many of the disciples’ eyes lit up.

Everyone knew that while True Essence Pills could replenish one’s True Essence in battle, they were more often used for cultivating Root Skills.

The True Essence they contained was pure and stable, requiring only a little refinement to be converted into one’s own.

Normally, they were reluctant to use them for routine cultivation. They would only be used when Breaking Through or consolidating a new Realm.

There were few disciples as flush with resources as Qin Fang.

Even Fan Zhengchu was a bit surprised, but his surprise quickly gave way to a satisfied smile. "This... Senior Brother, you’re too kind."

"It is only right."

As soon as Song Ye spoke, he had his disciples distribute the True Essence Pills, giving three to each person.

Qin Fang took the True Essence Pills and examined them. They looked much like the ones from the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect.

"Brother Fan, how many disciples do you have at or above the Condensing Gang Realm?"

Song Ye asked Fan Zhengchu.

Fan Zhengchu hesitated for a moment before replying, "There are five of them here this time."

"Alright, that will be five Sword Galls, then. If they are consumed, we can provide replacements. However... these items are precious, and more of our allies will be arriving later who will also need Sword Galls for their protection. Therefore, I must ask all of you disciples not to use them unless you face a mortal threat."

Song Ye said frankly.

With that, he handed Fan Zhengchu five orbs the size of goose eggs, each one radiating the aura of a different Nature of True Gang.

Fan Zhengchu nodded. "Of course."

He then examined one closely and marveled, "The Golden Rainbow Sword Gall. Truly exquisite... It contains a sliver of Martial Domain Power of a specific Nature. Once triggered, it can indeed unleash a strike on par with that of a Martial Artist who has just entered the Sixth Realm."

"To use it, simply trigger it with your Divine Sense and aim the side with the small circle at your target. The effective range is about two li."

Song Ye pointed to the Sword Gall. Sure enough, there was a small, eye-catching red circle marking a specific spot.

Fan Zhengchu nodded.

By now, all the disciples had received their True Essence Pills, and the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect members returned with their empty pouches.

"Brother Fan, this is a map on a Jade Scroll. It can be viewed repeatedly. Once you’ve scanned it with your Divine Sense, you will have a good understanding of the terrain in Jinlan Prefecture."

"We will need you to be responsible for blockading the area from Langya Peak to Baiyun Mountain. I would be very grateful."

Song Ye bowed deeply.

Fan Zhengchu quickly stopped him. "Enough of these formalities. As I just said, this is a Demon scourge. As humans, we have an undeniable duty to act."

Song Ye smiled at Fan Zhengchu, exchanged a few more words, and then shot into the sky and departed.

Shortly thereafter, the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect’s Cloud Boat swiftly departed in the direction it came from.

After watching them leave, Fan Zhengchu turned his attention to the Sword Galls. "Linyuan, Songya... all of you, come here."

Qin Fang and the other Peak Vein True Inheritance disciples walked over.

These were the Divine Illumination Realm disciples aboard the ship.

"Master Fan."

"Master Fan."

They bowed.

Fan Zhengchu nodded. He first scanned the Jade Scroll with his Divine Sense. A moment later, having grasped the contents, he handed the scroll to Qin Fang. "Take a look at the map first," he said.

Qin Fang took the Jade Scroll, and with a mere thought, his consciousness swept inside.

Instantly, an enormous, almost holographic map materialized in his mind’s eye.

He was surprised. ’I thought it would just be a flat map.’ He hadn’t expected the mountains, rivers, and topography to be laid out with such clarity, just on a much smaller scale.

Moreover, many of the mountain peaks were specially labeled with their names.

The names of the mountain ranges, the individual peaks, the nearby counties, and even the direction of the Prefecture City...

It was incredibly detailed!

With just a single glance, Qin Fang felt he now knew Jinlan Prefecture even better than his home, Canglan Prefecture!

’What a fantastic tool,’ he thought.

Marveling internally, he carefully committed the map to memory before passing the scroll to the senior brother beside him.

His Divine Sense was so formidable that he had a near-perfect memory.

The five senior brothers and sisters also clearly possessed powerful Divine Souls. He wasn’t sure if they had cultivated the Spiritual Sense Leaf Skill, but once a Martial Artist reached the True Essence Realm, their Divine Sense awakened naturally, granting them a memory far superior to that of ordinary people.

They all memorized the map quickly.

Then handed it back to Master Fan.

Only then did Master Fan speak. "You all heard what was said. You also saw the state of this Demon scourge on our way here. I had originally intended for our Sect to move as a single group, but the situation clearly won’t allow for that. Since the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect has been so thorough in their considerations, there’s little more to add. Going in to hunt these Demons will be a form of tempering for you all. But you must prioritize your safety. If possible, travel in pairs."

The five disciples exchanged glances and replied respectfully, "Yes, sir."

"Good. Each of you take a Sword Gall. And don’t listen to Song Ye. If anything feels wrong, if you even think you’re in danger, use it without hesitation! If the Sword Galls are used up, that’s their problem. Remember, killing Demons is secondary. Your survival is paramount. You are all future pillars of our Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect; you cannot be lost here for no reason."

Master Fan handed them the five Sword Galls as he gave this stern warning.

The five disciples had strange expressions on their faces, but they couldn’t deny the warmth spreading through their hearts. They could feel the protectiveness of their Sect elder.

"Yes, sir."

They accepted the order respectfully.

"Good. In that case, go and make whatever preparations you need. You may set out whenever you are ready. Oh, and one more thing. When you kill a Demon, if it’s Extraordinary or higher, be sure to mark the location. Their remains are valuable resources for the Sect."

"Yes, sir," the five acknowledged once more.

Fan Zhengchu then waved his hand, dismissing them.

After the other four had left, Fan Zhengchu turned to Qin Fang. "Linyuan, this goes especially for you. You are the Hall Master’s True Inheritance of my own Peak Vein. I brought you out here, and I intend to bring you back in one piece. Killing Demons is one thing, but you must never act recklessly. Your safety is the absolute priority. Do you understand?"