Chapter 340 - 337: Worldly Ascension

Chapter 340: Chapter 337: Worldly Ascension

On the summit of the Sacred Fire Sect’s mountain, the righteous and demonic factions were now clearly separated, a distinct line drawn between them.

Although they had ceased fighting one another for various reasons, the years of enmity forged in the Martial World could not be so easily mended.

Around the mountain peak, the Imperial Guards had all been reduced to corpses. After Fang Can’s bloody slaughter, the bodies of one hundred thousand people formed mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Even Xu Xiao and the two Fourth Turn royal retainers had been surrounded and attacked by the furious righteous and demonic factions.

After being killed, not even their bones were left intact; they were torn limb from limb.

After all, she had committed the act of wiping out entire sects, slaughtering everyone in the Six Major Sects. Such a fate was not undeserved.

After dealing with the military forces, the various sects of the righteous faction sat down on the mountainside, somewhat bewildered.

They had come this time to crusade against the Demon Sect. In the end, many had died, but their objective had not been accomplished.

However, aside from the Six Major Sects and the Twelve Sects, most of the other sects were scattered throughout the country.

No matter how powerful the Imperial Guard was, they couldn’t possibly annihilate all of them in a short time, so these other sects were safe for now.

But understanding this, they did not leave. They knew that the entire country’s future might now change because of Fang Can.

If they were to leave rashly now and fail to keep up with the turning wheels of the era, it would be a tragedy to be crushed by a single grain of sand falling from the changing times.

So, the heroes of the righteous path tacitly remained on the mountain, ignoring the Sacred Fire Sect’s snide remarks urging them to leave at once.

Xuanxu, clad in monastic robes, sat cross-legged on the ground. Her eyes were filled with exhaustion, and in an instant, she seemed to have aged a dozen years.

After all, Shaolin was one of the Six Major Sects. The several thousand nuns of her monastery had likely all been slaughtered by now.

"Do you think Hero... Fang... can he really exterminate those bastards of Li Yang before nightfall?" the practitioner beside her muttered through gritted teeth.

"The Capital City is at least two thousand li from here. Even with our speed, factoring in the consumption of our Heart Images, it would take us more than half a day of running at full tilt."

Song Yuanqiao shook her head as she spoke. "But Immortal Master Fang’s god-like martial prowess is not something we can measure."

"We saw his battle with Dongfang Wuji before. That kind of power, controlling the clouds for dozens of li... annihilating the royal family would be as easy as snapping his fingers."

Similar conversations could be heard across the mountaintop. As they were talking and nursing their wounds, a rainbow-colored streak of light appeared, and Fang Can’s figure silently arrived on the summit.

"We welcome the Sect Leader’s triumphant return." Yang Xiao was the first to drop to one knee and salute.

At Yang Xiao’s words, everyone present noticed Fang Can’s return. The Demon Dao knelt on one knee in salute, while the righteous path scrambled up from their seated positions and cupped their fists in respect.

As they paid their respects, they noted the time of his departure and return. He had been gone for less than two hours, leaving them all stunned and uncertain.

"At ease. You may all rise," Fang Can said faintly. He then compressed and simplified the entire sequence of events and, using his Heart Image, inserted it directly into the minds of the Martial Artists.

Instantly, everyone present felt a slight tingling in their minds, followed by a flood of memories and images. They depicted the events Fang Can had orchestrated in the Capital City.

’This... What kind of technique is this?’ Song Yuanqiao marveled as she experienced the images appearing in her mind.

Even for Heaven-Ascending Road Martial Artists like them, the most they could do on this planet was transmit their voices secretly.

The signal of a Heart Image was too weak; on this planet, it would be distorted by the Sixth Turn’s restrictions. Even Fang Can had to use an off-world satellite to project his thoughts directly into their minds.

For those who had never explored the uses of a Heart Image, this ability to directly insert memories and knowledge was far beyond their comprehension.

But immediately after, gasps of astonishment erupted from the many Martial Artists present.

From the information transmitted via the Heart Image, they witnessed how Fang Can had razed the entire imperial palace to the ground and enabled everyone in the Capital City to become telepathically linked.

This description of everyone being mentally linked was, to them, practically an Immortal Technique.

Immediately, several Grandmasters from the Demon Sect cupped their fists. "Thank you, Sect Leader, for fulfilling the Sacred Fire Sect’s mission and annihilating the royal family."

With those words, Yang Xiao respectfully presented a booklet. The title "Qiankun Great Shift" was written on it in contemporary script. It was clear she was now completely convinced of his superiority.

With a calm expression, Fang Can picked up the secret manual and turned his gaze to Xuanxu and the others. "Grandmasters, why do you linger here?"

"..." Xuanxu and the other Grandmasters exchanged a look. After a moment of hesitation, they spoke decisively.

"Hero Fang, you have resolved this crisis for all the sects of the Martial World. We are now homeless, and we have no way to repay this immense kindness. We are willing to be at your command."

"Oh?" Fang Can looked at them with some surprise. "Is this your collective decision?"

"We of the righteous path have just discussed this amongst ourselves," Song Yuanqiao said resolutely. "Since you will be ruling the entire country, and all land under heaven will be your domain, it is only natural that we honor you as our king."

After all, Fang Can’s demonic aura was too terrifying. He did not seem like a good person.

If they simply left and Fang Can decided they were too difficult to manage, he might just trample the Martial World underfoot, and there would be no second Immortal to stop him.

Besides, who among those who had cultivated to the Heaven-Ascending Road and beyond did not possess a heart that sought the Dao?

They were genuinely curious how Fang Can had become so powerful at such a young age and were somewhat entertaining the idea of becoming his disciples to learn his arts.

He silently glanced at the Demon Dao, then at the righteous path.

Fang Can suddenly realized he had, with surprising ease, united both the righteous and demonic factions, becoming the de facto Martial Arts Alliance Leader.

"Very well..." Fang Can smiled freely, then his gaze swept over the crowd. "In that case, you will all do something for me."

"We await the Sect Leader’s (Your Majesty’s) command!" the righteous and demonic factions replied in unison.

For a moment, a strange silence permeated the entire mountain peak.

After all, with years of martial arts practice and the maintenance provided by their Heart Image, their bodies were kept in a near-perfect state. It was only natural that many of them were beautiful.

"I will..." A Second Turn female Martial Artist wearing a sword eagerly stepped forward. "I am willing to serve Hero Fang."

"Count me in. I also meet the Hero’s requirements." A blushing Martial Artist stepped out from the crowd, realizing she also fit Fang Can’s criteria.

"Me too!"

"I’ll go first!"

...

In an instant, just within this group of Martial Artists, there were more than thirty who met the two conditions of being a virgin and a beauty—a ridiculously high drop rate.

If this weren’t a Female Venerate World where female chastity was often lost, there would have been at least three to five hundred candidates among the ten thousand people present.

Besides, it was hard to say whether serving Fang Can was even a bad thing for them.

"No need to rush. There’s enough for everyone. I will be sure to satisfy all of you."

Looking at the women eagerly volunteering, Fang Can waved his hand, gesturing for them not to be so impatient.

His AT Field could now ensure that everyone who met the requirements would be satisfied—every single one of them would feel pleasure.

As for why he needed so many to serve him, it was, of course, due to his world-shaking wisdom. It wasn’t as if he was simply unable to suppress his desires and decided to show off, right?

"Sect Leader, a 29-day time limit is a bit too tight," Yang Xiao said hesitantly. "Without your Divine Power, I’m afraid we won’t even be able to cover the entire territory."

Yang Xiao spoke with hesitation. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to do it; the 29-day deadline was just too demanding.

"I forgot to tell you. I am not from this world. I will be leaving in 29 days and may never return."

Fang Can revealed his situation completely. As soon as he said this, the mood of everyone present shifted, their thoughts beginning to drift.

If before they had genuinely intended to serve Fang Can well, now they all had their own ulterior motives.

An Immortal who could only exist for less than a month... even if his methods could reshape heaven and earth, what of it? No matter how vast the territory he conquered, it would likely be overthrown in an instant.

No matter how hard Fang Can worked now, he was merely paving the way for another king, making a wedding dress for someone else to wear in vain.

After Fang Can left, with no new leader in place, the dynasty would completely collapse, and a new king might be chosen from among them.

Regarding their thoughts, Fang Can merely smiled faintly, dismissing them with contempt.

’They don’t dare do anything in my presence. What waves can they possibly make after I’m gone? Besides, the next 30 days is a long time.’

Thinking this, Fang Can turned to face all the Martial Artists and commanded, "I need your power. Over the next month, you will completely transform the New Country into a new world."

"Are you ready to unleash the true power of a Martial Artist and convert it into productive force?" Fang Can let out a sinister grin.

’The true power of a Martial Artist?’

For a moment, everyone fell silent, not understanding Fang Can’s intent. But their hearts began to race, and they had a vague premonition that the entire world was about to be changed by this young man’s next few words.

"We hear and obey the Sect Leader’s (Your Majesty’s) command!" In an instant, their chorus of agreement came like a mountain cheer and a tsunami’s roar.

"Good."

Fang Can’s spirits soared. His AT Field materialized from the void, and an invisible power surged from his body, enveloping every Heaven-Ascending Road Martial Artist.

"Today, This Emperor shall lead you all in ascension to outer space!"