Chapter 205: The Indirect Benefits of Killing the Protagonist

"Fortunately, the demonic beings, having ascended to the Third Step of the Cultivation Path, are barred from traversing the Bottomless Abyss."

Pausing briefly to ponder, Sha An declared, "Relying on the might of our Immortal Martial Continent, we should have the capability to hold our ground."

"Let's not rush to jubilation just yet."

"Even though the invading Nether Demon Clan may not possess Third Step demons momentarily, the future remains shrouded in mystery, not to mention their number being a variable as well."

"The number of cultivators at the Dao Palace realm in our Immortal Martial Continent is finite. If the Nether Demon Clan were to launch an onslaught with an excessive amount of Dao Palace realm demons, the Immortal Martial Continent would still be confronted with an inescapable calamity!"

With a troubled countenance, Mo Yu negated the optimism, his words filled with anxiety.

"It appears, our best recourse is to amalgamate all the powerhouses of the Immortal Martial Continent to counter the impending invasion of the Nether Demon Clan."

Si Zhangjian's eyes held a grave intensity, "The suggestion from the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace to convene the three major forces now appears to be more pressing than ever."

"Beyond our three primary forces, powers from other territories of the Immortal Martial Continent must also consolidate."

"In conclusion, we must amass all resources and endeavor to forge a formidable powerhouse who has reached the Third Step of the Cultivation Path!"

"Otherwise, if the Nether Demon Clan strikes with a colossal powerhouse at the Third Step of the Cultivation Path, irrespective of the number of warriors the Immortal Martial Continent fields, they would still be cannon fodder."

Deep in thought, Ji Mingxiu's countenance reflected his contemplation, "Our so-called Transcendence realm hidden arsenal pales in comparison to the might of a true, great powerhouse of the Third Step of the Cultivation Path."

"Your words ring true!"

"We, the older generation, have already reached the limits of our potential. No matter how many resources we amass, we can't progress into the Transcendence realm."

"Our only option is to select a prodigy with flawless aptitude to cultivate."

Mo Yu asserted with a grave countenance, "In my view, Jiang Chen is our prime contender!"

Upon hearing these words, all eyes in the room turned to focus on Jiang Chen.

Having mastered the Sword Dao at merely twenty years of age and boasting the combat prowess of the Dao Comprehension realm, his level of aptitude stood unrivaled in the Immortal Martial Continent, truly unparalleled under the heavens!

Yet, Jiang Chen concealed a laugh within.

The demise of the protagonist, Fang Yuan, led to many opportunities originally destined for the protagonist now falling into his lap.

This was indeed an indirect boon he had reaped from eliminating the protagonist!

"Then, at the gathering of the three major forces, we shall put forth this proposition."

Si Zhangjian declared, "The Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace, the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple, and the other forces should allocate resources towards nurturing Holy Son Jiang Chen!"

"Will they consent?"

Yao Zong wore an expression of doubt, "They also have their prodigies to cultivate, I suspect they won't just hand over their resources without a fight."

"They are at liberty to refuse."

Ji Mingxiu's countenance took a cold turn, "When the Nether Demon Clan storms their defenses, leaving their sects in ruins and their legacy in tatters, they will rue their decision!"

"Indeed!"

"Those who refuse to contribute resources for the cultivation of Holy Son Jiang Chen cannot expect to be under our safeguard."

Sha An concurred, "Should any disaster befall them, they will bear the brunt of their own actions! Otherwise, they'll have to pay a steeper cost for our assistance!"

"Talk of protection is rather premature at this point."

"Our foremost goal now is to hasten the cultivation of Jiang Chen!"

Mo Yu expressed with solemnity, "If we fail to nurture Holy Son Jiang Chen into a Third Step powerhouse, we may not live to see further developments, as the Immortal Martial Continent would have succumbed entirely."

At this juncture, all eyes were drawn to Jiang Chen, brimming with fervent anticipation.

"I will undoubtedly devote myself fully to cultivation."

Speaking with sincere gravity, Jiang Chen declared, "Even if those sects choose not to aid us with cultivation resources, I assure you there will be no room for complacency on my part."

"Excellent!"

"Jiang Chen, here are the high-grade spiritual plants you requested earlier. We managed to gather more."

Ji Mingxiu extracted a storage ring and offered it to Jiang Chen, "Take these spiritual plants and seek out those two great powerhouses of the Void Tribulation realm first. Under their tutelage, your growth will undoubtedly be accelerated."

"Understood!"

"Actually, the two great powerhouses of the Void Tribulation realm required these spiritual plants to facilitate my cultivation, they themselves have no need for them."

"Furthermore, I can now bridge spatial distances to communicate with the two seniors, and even transport items, negating the necessity to locate their place of cultivation."

Jiang Chen nodded in affirmation as he received the storage ring.

"That's remarkable!"

"There are numerous perils to be encountered on these journeys, and our protection can only extend so far."

A joyful expression spread across Ji Mingxiu's face, "If you're capable of communicating and transporting items through the void, it eliminates a great deal of risks."

A succession of smiles emerged on the faces of the others.

As for Jiang Chen's claim, everyone accepted it without any shred of doubt.

Because, given the capabilities of the great powerhouses of the Void Tribulation realm, no matter how incredible a phenomenon may seem, in their eyes, everything was within the realm of possibility.

"Next, we shall purge all demonic beasts!"

"There's a possibility that the Nether Demon Clan harbors Dao Palace realm demons, and their count is undisclosed, it isn't wise for us all to venture out."

Ji Mingxiu surveyed everyone, "Someone must stand guard over the Holy Land, who will step up?"

"I shall stay behind and safeguard it."

Mo Yu affirmed with a resolute look, "Should multiple Dao Palace realm demons besiege our Holy Land's territory, I shall brandish the Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword to vanquish them!"

The Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword, the Purple Heaven Holy Land's ultimate safeguard, was an incomplete Transcendence realm immortal sword.

If one's cultivation base wasn't sufficiently high, invoking the Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword demanded a horrifically steep price to be paid.

Even for a cultivator at the Dao Palace realm, wielding it was tantamount to flirting with death.

Mo Yu, being the eldest among the five Dao Palace realm cultivators of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, was on the verge of his life, death looming just around the corner.

Hence, he readily assumed this responsibility.

"Agreed."

"We entrust this to Elder Mo then!"

Characters like Ji Mingxiu were not prone to sentimentality. Faced with this optimal strategy, they all concurred with a nod.

"Depart!"

"The Purple Heaven Holy Land's dominion will remain under my protection!"

Mo Yu acknowledged, pivoting and stepping further into the Grand Hall of the Holy Land.

The revered Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword was housed somewhere deep within the Grand Hall of the Holy Land.

"Jiang Chen, you shouldn't venture out."

Ji Mingxiu cautioned Jiang Chen, "Stay within the Holy Land's domain, assume the duty of healing our fellow cultivators who've been tainted by the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi."

"I comprehend."

Jiang Chen assented with a nod, accepting the responsibility.

"Everyone, let's move!"

Ji Mingxiu cast a smile before he, along with Sha An, Si Zhangjian, and Yao Zong, advanced towards the Holy Land's exit!

"Ruxue, we must also proceed!"

"Numerous fellow cultivators await our aid."

Taking Ji Ruxue's hand, Jiang Chen hastily exited the Holy Land Grand Hall, reaching the Holy Land Square.

By now, a substantial number of Holy Land cultivators, recently tainted by the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, were already awaiting treatment.

The individual responsible for the treatment was an Elder at the Dao Comprehension realm named Geng Tian.

His martial aptitude was remarkably outstanding, making him the cultivator who had mastered the most cultivation methods within the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

Even Ji Mingxiu couldn't rival him in terms of the sheer quantity of methods mastered.

The Nether Qi Extraction Secrets had only been public for a brief period, but thanks to Geng Tian's advanced Dao Comprehension realm cultivation base and his exceptional martial aptitude, he had managed to acquire some proficiency in it.

Of course, the effectiveness could only be described as barely passable.

The moment Jiang Chen appeared, Geng Tian immediately heaved a sigh of relief!

The clear-headed cultivators from the Holy Land were even more overtaken by a surge of exhilaration!

"It's the Honorable Holy Son, the Honorable Holy Son has arrived!"

"Great, the Honorable Holy Son is here, we surely won't meet our demise with him around!"

"Last time, I was rescued by the Honorable Holy Son, my only regret is that I inadvertently got ensnared in the path of the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, and now I need to trouble the Honorable Holy Son to save me yet again."

"..."

One by one, the Holy Land cultivators enthusiastically conversed.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen chuckled, descended from his flight, and started ceaselessly performing the Nether Qi Extraction Secrets to rescue people.

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