Chapter 2917: Shocking News!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Elder Qi and Bai Wuji, the late Sect Leader of the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect, were from the same generation. In the past, he was a potential candidate for the position of sect leader and had competed against Bai Wu Ji for the position. However, due to his incompetence in all aspects, Bai Wu Ji was eventually selected to take up the mantle of the Sect Leader of the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect. Since that day, he had been secretly obsessed with becoming the sect leader for half of his life. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect such an opportunity would come his way. For this reason, he was actually grateful for Duan Ling Tian’s visit to the Profound Heaven Celestial Sec that had indirectly provided him with the chance to become the next sect leader.

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Meanwhile, Duan Ling Tian who had only gone to the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect to avenge He Shan, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, was unaware of Elder Qi’s thoughts. Now that Bai Wuji and his son, Bai Yuxuan, were dead, He Shan’s spirit should be able to rest in peace in heaven.

After Duan Ling Tian used his Celestial Origin Energy to bring Tie Tai He, the Supreme Elder of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, and Huan’er away from the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect’s estate, Tie Tai He bowed at Duan Ling Tian and sincerely expressed his gratitude. “Master Duan, on behalf of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, I would like to thank you for avenging Old Ancestor He Shan!”

To a certain degree, Duan Ling Tian could be considered as a member of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect even if he was only an interim elder. However, as an interim elder, he had no obligations to avenge He Shan at all. Thus, Tie Tai He truly felt grateful toward Duan Ling Tian.

“Elder Tie, you’re being too courteous. As a Revered Elder of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, it’s my duty to avenge Old Ancestor He Shan,” Duan Ling Tian said with a slight smile on his face, “Regarding this matter, the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect has gone too far. I just can’t let things slide.” Before Tie Tai He could speak again, his eyes flashed as he continued to say, “Elder Tie, I’ll need to trouble you to lead us to our next destination, the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect in the General Region.”

The Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect would be Duan Ling Tian’s final destination before he left the Six Southeastern Regions and the borderlands for the central area. The central area would be an entirely new place that could help him to further improve his strength and skills!

“Yes, Master Duan,” Tie Tai He humbly responded. After Duan Ling Tian had avenged He Shan, his respect for Duan Ling Tian had grown to the point where it exceeded his respect for Bai Ping, the Sect Leader of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect.

Unbeknownst to Tie Tai He, Duan Ling Tian had wanted him to bring them to the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect in the General Region because he wanted to conserve his Celestial Origin Energy that was granted to him by the consumable Royal Grade Celestial Weapon. He was, naturally, unwilling to use his Celestial Origin Energy that was currently comparable to a Celestial King if it was unnecessary. Tie Tai He had assumed Duan Ling Tian wanted his help because Duan Ling Tian wanted to focus on comprehending his Celestial Method and Divine Ability during the journey.

‘I’ve used up quite a large amount of my Celestial Origin Energy… My strength is at least that of an Eight Trigrams Celestial King when we arrived at the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect. Now, at most, it’s comparable to a Six Combination Celestial King. I’ll have to use my remaining Celestial Origin Energy wisely when we arrive at the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect… Otherwise, my cultivation base might revert to its original level before I make it to the central area,’ Duan Ling Tian mused inwardly during their journey from the Cross Region to the General Region.

Tie Tai He was only a Seven Stars Celestial Duke, it would take some time before they arrived at the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect. Apart from talking to Huan’er occasionally, Duan Ling Tian spent most of his time during their journey cultivating to improve his true cultivation base.

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The trio from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect on the way to the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect was unaware of the commotion that had broken out in Blissful Sect at this moment.

The disciples from the Blissful Sect who were not present during Duan Ling Tian’s visit finally learned about the disaster from the disciples who escaped the ordeal.

“The Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, Duan Ling Tian, charged into our sect and killed Old Ancestor Li Ping?”

“Old Ancestor Li Ping… Didn’t he just become a Celestial King? T-this must be a joke, right?”

“Old Ancestor Li Ping did become a Celestial King… However, he was no match for the Chief Celestial Alchemist of Tai Yi Celestial Sect, Duan Ling Tian. Duan Ling Tian had easily killed Old Ancestor Li Ping!”

“Heavens! This is unbelievable! Duan Ling Tian hasn’t even reached 100 years old, has he?”

“That’s what makes him so terrifying…”

“Most of the high-ranking officials from our Blissful Sect were killed by Duan Ling Tian. Only a few survived because they were out running some errands. Unfortunately, with just a few of them left, the Blissful Sect is no longer as powerful as before… Under these circumstances, I’m afraid we’re no longer one of the top sects in the Six Southeastern Regions or the borderlands!”

“A few remaining high-ranking officials are insufficient to hold the Blissful Sect up… Even if the Blissful Sect has a few quasi Celestial Kings, do you think they’ll dare to step forward to help revive the sect?”

“Of course not. In the past, the quasi Celestial Kings from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect managed to save their sect from total destruction. However, the Blissful Sect’s current situation is different. Even Old Ancestor Li Ping who had become a Celestial King was killed by Duan Ling Tian… how could the quasi Celestial Kings from the Blissful Sect dare to step forward?”

“That’s right!”

“Old Ancestor Li Ping was more powerful than the quasi Celestial Kings the moment he became a Celestial King… If the quasi Celestial Kings from the Blissful Sect show up, they’re only seeking death.”

“The Blissful Sect is doomed, my friends… It’s time to think of an alternative now.”

“I’ll leave the Blissful Sect tomorrow and cultivate for a while… After I’ve grown my hair out, I’ll join another top sect. I believe it’s not difficult to do so with my talent.”

“Why do you need to wait until your hair grows?”

“Isn’t it obvious that people would be able to tell that you’re a disciple of the Blissful Sect if you’re bald? News of the Blissful Sect being destroyed by Duan Ling Tian will soon spread throughout the Six Southeastern Regions and the borderlands. Do you think the top sects will dare to accept a disciple of an annihilated sect?”

“That makes sense… Looks like I’ll have to grow my hair out as well.”

The Blissful Sect was in chaos. The majority of the disciples were planning to leave the sect.

At this moment, Ji Fan, the former Arhat of the Blissful Sect, hovered in the air as he blankly stared at the throng of disciples leaving the Blissful Sect’s estate. Before he left the sect, he muttered under his breath, “I’ve completed part of the task Master Duan entrusted me with. I’ll just have to spread the word now. From today onward, the Blissful Sect no longer exists.”

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Before Duan Ling had even entered the General Region, news of the destruction he left in his wake in the Blissful Sect’s estate spread like a wildfire and caused an uproar. The Blissful Sect was highly regarded as one of the top sects in the Six Southeastern Regions, how could people not feel shocked when they learned of its destruction?

“The Blissful Sect has been annihilated!”

“The Blissful Sect… has been annihilated? You’re joking, right?”

“Heavens… Is this true? The Blissful Sect is only second to the Profound Heaven Celestial Sect among the top sects of the Six Southeastern Regions. How could they be annihilated?”

“What’s more outrageous is sources from the Blissful Sect said that it was Duan Ling Tian, the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, who had single-handedly ended the Blissful Sect!”

“The Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, Duan Ling Tian? The person who’s acknowledged as the best prominent Celestial Alchemist in the Six Southeastern Regions during the Alchemy Conference?”

“Yes! It’s him!”

“He hasn’t even reached the age of 100, right? How is it possible for him to annihilate the Blissful Sect?”

“Listen… It gets even more outrageous. The people from the Blissful Sect claimed that Duan Ling Tian managed to easily kill their old ancestor who had successfully broken through and became a One Basic Celestial King!”

“Someone who’s not even 100 years old managed to kill a Celestial King?”

Naturally, there were people who were skeptical about the veracity of the news. Some of them even made a trip to the Blissful Sect to verify the authenticity of the news. Under the lead of some powerful sectless cultivators, these people entered the Blissful Sect’s estate and discovered the estate was completely empty. Even the primitive Celestial Stone ore that belonged to the Blissful Sect had been dug up. Everything aside, there was no doubt that the great Blissful Sect was truly gone!