Free Web NovelChapter 332: Chapter 268: Eye-type Divine Techniques
After executing a few cultivators who tried to flee, Fang Qingyuan could clearly sense that the rest were now even more terrified of him.
Sometimes, all Fang Qingyuan had to do was remain silent and expressionless, and the Qi Refining Cultivators looked as if they were on the verge of collapse.
As a result, the only ones who could discuss matters with him were the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Not that Fang Qingyuan had any intention of changing this.
「Half a month later.」
Leaving one Foundation Establishment Cultivator behind to guard Golden Turtle Island, Fang Qingyuan took the remaining cultivators and set sail for Nanla Island aboard a large ship.
Nanla Island was a large island eight hundred miles from Golden Turtle Island. Though not as vast as Golden Turtle Island, it was still large enough for several Foundation Establishment Cultivators to practice their cultivation.
Over the past three months, the quality of Fang Qingyuan’s Spirit Root had soared. This was entirely thanks to the various cultivators who had died at his hands; their bodies had become nourishment for him.
Now, since the He Family was not interfering, Fang Qingyuan planned to conquer several more islands in order to obtain more cultivator corpses.
Aboard the great ship, Fang Qingyuan stood alone at the prow, calculating how many of Nanla Island’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators he should spare.
Unlike Golden Turtle Island, which had been ruled by a single Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, Nanla Island was jointly occupied and managed by three at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment. The situation was somewhat tricky.
Fang Qingyuan had chosen not to engage the previous Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator in a direct confrontation, fearing he might have some technique for mutual destruction.
The combat prowess of any Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator far surpassed that of one at the Mid-stage. This was because most Late-stage Cultivators had already formed the theoretical basis for their own Golden Core.
Even if they had yet to take the final step to form a Golden Core, this conceptual foundation alone was enough to greatly enhance a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator’s power.
Fang Qingyuan would rather face three Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators than fight one at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment to the death.
"My Lord, we are approaching Nanla Island."
Li Zhi stepped forward from behind him and murmured a reminder. Fang Qingyuan gazed ahead, where an island was faintly visible in the distance.
"Prepare to meet the enemy. All of you, listen for my command. When the time comes... just fight your own battles."
’I have no expectations for this rabble behind me,’ Fang Qingyuan thought. ’I just brought them along to be a cheering squad. At best, they can handle cleanup, but I certainly can’t expect them to lead the charge.’
At once, several dozen cultivators flew off the great ship. Each one produced flags and banners from their storage bags and held them aloft, ready to cheer for Fang Qingyuan.
When the ship was about ten to fifteen miles from Nanla Island, figures began to fly out from the island to meet them.
The two groups met about seven miles from the shores of Nanla Island. Fang Qingyuan stood at the forefront of his party as the dozens of Qi Refining Cultivators behind him began to wave their banners and chant.
"An Elder of the Soul Hall graces you with his presence! Do you not kneel?"
"Elder Xiao’s Magical Power is boundless! Surrender now if you know what’s good for you, or he will grind you to dust!"
Listening to the wild boasts of the cultivators he’d brought, he noted they sounded surprisingly heartfelt. freewebnovel.cσ๓
Fang Qingyuan almost laughed. ’But then again,’ he thought, ’after the rivers of blood I’ve spilled over the last three months, it’s no surprise they’re completely cowed.’
Riding the momentum of his undefeated reputation, in their eyes, Fang Qingyuan was the strongest expert below the Golden Core stage. The cultivators from Nanla Island stood no chance.
The party from Nanla Island consisted of two Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators and a group of Qi Refining Cultivators. They were exceedingly respectful in Fang Qingyuan’s presence.
"We have long heard of the divine might of the Soul Hall’s Elder, Fellow Daoist Xiao. If you would have us, we are willing to pledge our allegiance."
The Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the lead had an aged appearance; Fang Qingyuan estimated he was around two hundred years old.
At that age, even for someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he was well into his twilight years. His skills and Divine Techniques would be at least thirty percent weaker than in his prime.
Fang Qingyuan had only driven off the original master of Golden Turtle Island half a month ago. Being so close, Nanla Island had naturally heard the news.
Faced with a powerhouse like Fang Qingyuan, who had appeared out of nowhere on a bloody campaign, the nearly two-hundred-year-old Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Nanla Island was, of course, a pragmatist.
And so, he had persuaded the other Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator to leave the island with their people and submit.
Seeing the man’s sincere expression, Fang Qingyuan felt both pleased and a little disappointed. Since they weren’t resisting, it would be improper for him to attack. But that meant he would be short one Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s corpse to use as nourishment for his Immortal Mansion.
’Still, gaining two Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators for my forces without a fight is a good thing,’ he mused. ’My power has grown considerably.’
With this in mind, Fang Qingyuan said cheerfully:
"You are wise to see the bigger picture. I intend to establish a branch of the Soul Hall here in the Outer Sea. By joining me now, you will all be considered its founding Elders in the future."
The other Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Nanla Island, a beautiful woman, stepped forward with a gentle smile to flatter him.
"Elder Xiao, with your great talent and vision, you will surely establish a glorious dominion here. We are willing to follow you and take part in this grand endeavor."
Fang Qingyuan laughed heartily, his expression showing he enjoyed the flattery. But he knew that neither of these two was sincere. They were merely feigning compliance for now, intimidated by his power.
The same was true for the cultivators following him. But Fang Qingyuan didn’t care. He had no real intention of establishing a branch of the Soul Hall anyway.
It was just a pretext to rally them together for the time being. Once his own power was consolidated, the ultimate goal was, as always, to serve his own cultivation.
