CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 389 THAT PLACE WON’T DO

A giant spacecraft slowly breached the Spatial Barrier of the Nine Heavens and entered this land.

Over a thousand Sect disciples looked around this unfamiliar world with excitement, sensing the spiritual energy fluctuations and Tao in the air, which were indeed denser than in Heaven Martial.

They couldn’t wait to take root here and establish their own Sect.

"..."

He Yitian’s mouth twitched as he pulled Chen Pingping aside and whispered, "Big brother, why don’t you come with me? Join the He Family. After all, we are a major power. Really, as long as you’re willing to join the He Family, you can pick any woman from this generation you want."

Chen Pingping gave him a strange look. "Do I look like someone who lacks women?"

As he said this, the image of his Master flashed through his mind... Ahem, just thinking about it made him excited. That figure, that skin, that face. It was a pity his Master had heavy responsibilities and no time for romance. A regret.

He Yitian also looked at him strangely. "No way, do you like that woman?" He pointed at Hongxiu not far away.

Chen Pingping shot him a sidelong glance. "Of course not. What are you thinking?"

"Since it’s not her, the women of my He Family aren’t bad. Really, especially my sister—she’s gentle and captivating, beautiful and dignified, a true goddess among humans." He Yitian leaned in, grinning. "Interested?"

He was all-in on recruiting Chen Pingping.

Chen Pingping rolled his eyes. "Go away."

Alas!

He Yitian said helplessly, "Think about it. You know, establishing a Sect is fraught with risk. It’s better to join my He Family. With your strength and talent for Artifact Refining, you’ll inevitably become the next He Yitian."

"Why would it be you?" Chen Pingping was astonished.

"Because I, He Yitian, am already the best, so you’d be second to me," he said.

"You’re really shameless." Chen Pingping turned and walked away.

"Hey, hey, hey, think about it!"

"Get lost!"

Chen Pingping had grand ambitions; otherwise, he wouldn’t have led the Wuji Sect into the Nine Heavens.

He wanted to build a massive force. He wanted all the powerful cultivators above the Nine Heavens to fear this force. He also wanted to deter those legendary Big Shots. This was a seed he sowed for Wen Yuqing, one that could also be understood as a seed of love. When Wen Yuqing faced those "Big Shots," at his command, all the powerful cultivators would charge into battle. By then, his Master would surely be moved. Then, with a choked voice, she would say, "Pingping, I’m so grateful for you." At that moment, she would be gentle and beautiful, like a flower slowly unfurling its bloom—a flower that would belong only to him, Chen Pingping.

"I’m telling you, establishing a Sect in the Nine Heavens is not that simple..."

"First, you need people, powerful cultivators, and a foundation," He Yitian prattled on.

「Two days went by.」

After a joint survey, Chen Pingping and Hongxiu decided they would take root in a mountainous area. The thousand-plus Sect disciples began constructing buildings.

When He Yitian heard of their decision, he couldn’t help but stare. "Have you gone mad? This is Tianyi Sect’s territory, within their sphere of influence. This Sect is notoriously stingy. Someone once tried to establish a sect in this region and ended up being hunted by Tianyi Sect’s experts for over a decade."

"Tianyi Sect?" Hongxiu raised her head.

"What is Tianyi Sect?" Chen Pingping looked at him.

"..."

For a moment, He Yitian found himself at a loss for words.

Indeed! They were not cultivators from the Nine Heavens, so naturally, they were unaware of Tianyi Sect’s temperament.

This Sect was notoriously petty and grasping; whenever their interests were even slightly infringed upon, it became a major issue.

Previously, someone who wanted to establish a sect in this region ended up being pursued for over a decade.

Alas!

He Yitian said helplessly, "A major power."

That was all he could explain.

Hongxiu asked, "Where is there vacant land?"

As newcomers, she didn’t want to stir up too much trouble. She just wanted to find a temporary spot to set up the Sect’s signboard and then choose a proper site later.

"Nowhere!" He Yitian thought for a moment. "The Southern Diaspora is crowded with forces that have already divided up all the territory. No matter where you choose to establish your Sect, you’ll offend someone."

"Is there no place that’s unoccupied?" Chen Pingping frowned.

"There is..." At this moment, a Lord from the He Family couldn’t resist speaking up. "The City of Extinction."

He Yitian turned his head and glared at him.

The Lord hastily fell silent.

Hongxiu’s brows furrowed tightly as she asked, "The City of Extinction? Where is that?"

"That place won’t do," He Yitian shook his head.

"Why not?"

"In short, it just won’t do." As he spoke, He Yitian’s face turned pale, as if the City of Extinction the Lord had mentioned was a truly terrifying place.

"As long as it’s vacant land, it’ll do," Chen Pingping smiled. "We’re not yet ready to engage with the powers of the Southern Diaspora."

"It is a dreadful place," another Lord spoke up.

"Yes!" a third Lord affirmed.

"However, the City of Extinction is currently unclaimed land. You could choose that place to establish your Sect."

"It’s about three hundred li to the south, backed by Fairy Valley, with Tianyi Sect nearby. The location is quite good," several Lords chimed in.

He Yitian’s expression turned angry. "Shut up, all of you!"

He had tried every trick in the book to stop Chen Pingping from establishing a sect, wanting to bring him back to the He Family. Yet, these fools had, in just a few words, effectively pushed Chen Pingping away.

Not only that, but they also recommended the City of Extinction. Was that a place for people to stay?

The eight Lords exchanged glances, naturally unable to comprehend He Yitian’s reasoning. However, they weren’t entirely wrong either. They had been back in the lands of the Nine Heavens for two days; it was time to report back to the He Family.

Besides, the people of Wuji Sect were just the descendants of sinners. Since they had chosen to enter the Nine Heavens and establish a sect here, they had to be prepared for everything. Life and death are dictated by destiny; wealth and honor are in the hands of Heaven.

"Let’s go!" Hongxiu gave the order.

"No, sister... really, that place won’t do!" He Yitian became anxious.

"Why not?"

"I..."

"Since you can’t give a reason, don’t hinder us," Hongxiu said.

"You’ll die!" He Yitian looked up, first at Hongxiu, then at Chen Pingping who stood to the side, stunned. Never before had he felt such urgency.

This shouldn’t be happening. That’s right! He and Chen Pingping’s group were hardly friends. Why was he so concerned about their lives?

He Yitian took a deep breath and began to tell the story of the City of Extinction.

It was the former location of Fairy Valley. Yu Changfeng had attempted Enlightenment and Tao Verification there several times and failed, ultimately leading to Heavenly Dao Destruction and a descending curse.

Ever since then, the City of Extinction had become a forbidden zone that no one dared to enter.

Hongxiu tensed as she looked toward Chen Pingping.

Chen Pingping merely raised an eyebrow, his gaze flicking to Mao Qiu out of the corner of his eye before settling on the Earth Chicken.

"What?" the Earth Chicken transmitted.

"Do you think Mao Qiu could devour the Power of Curse?" Chen Pingping asked.

"How would I know?"

"That strange power on the Emperor Spirit also vanished inexplicably. Could Mao Qiu have been responsible?" Only then did he recall Mao Qiu’s abilities and nature.

The Devouring Sky Beast! Renowned as a terrifying existence capable of devouring heaven and earth. Back in the Central Continent, when they faced the Chong Tower headquarters, this creature had even devoured Sacred Soldiers with ease. Thinking of this, Chen Pingping suddenly grew excited.