Cultivation begins with planting techniques

The azure glow returned as spiritual energy dissipated, just like the receding tide, returning to heaven and earth and gradually fading away.

The whole process was also wonderful and colorful.

But at this moment, no one inside or outside the Heavenly Sword Sect's mountain gate was attracted by such a beautiful scene.

All eyes were focused on the blue-robed man suspended in the sky.

Even during the duel, he remained elegant and unrestrained, his robes fluttering, showing no trace of worldly concerns.

Even the earth-shattering power it had just displayed had subsided without anyone noticing, making it impossible to discern its true strength.

But it was not far in front of him.

The three wooden sculptures are incredibly lifelike, each struggling in its own way, and the fear on their faces is perfectly preserved.

If one were not an outsider, one might actually think these were just statues by famous masters.

Just a moment ago, all three of them were still living, breathing people!
Moreover, they are the only three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators standing at the pinnacle of this realm!

Such a being was instantly burned to ashes by the seemingly powerless blue flames with a casual move from the man in the blue robe, turning into this form!

Before that, this person had directly withstood the combined full force of these three attacks without sustaining any injury.

However, the battle, which ended in the blink of an eye, revealed an even greater terror in the back-and-forth exchange.

None of the cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect could react in time.

After a moment of stunned silence, the entire sect erupted in a long, exhilarating chant, like a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashing.

Tian Jianzi and Yu Jian Zhenjun, who had just stepped out of the sect's formation and hadn't even had a chance to participate in the battle, were still looking somewhat bewildered and dreamy as they basked in the cheers of the sect's disciples.

Even though Jade Sword True Monarch had already witnessed Li Ye personally take action.

But when he witnessed once again the scene of spiritual energy rushing towards him like a subject at his beck and call, he couldn't help but be impressed.

The shock that Tian Jianzi had never experienced before was even more profound.

He originally lacked a concept of the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

When the three of them unleashed their terrifying divine powers, enveloping Li Ye, he was filled with great fear and thought of many things in that brief moment.

If Li Ye dies, the fate of their Heavenly Sword Sect will be extremely tragic!

But it only took a blink of an eye.

The three late-stage cultivators who were secretly lying in ambush with Li Ye all died, none of them managing to escape.

The gruesome scene of his death was frozen in time, and the wood carvings he created are now on display for everyone present, devoid of any former power or dignity.

At this point, everyone knew that no one in this world could defy the man in the green robe.

After a brief moment of surprise, Tian Jianzi and his companion quickly stepped forward to apologize.

"We were slow to react and failed to keep up with you, senior. Please punish us!"

Li Ye glanced at them and then laughed heartily.
"Fellow Daoists, please don't joke around. If you really caught up with me, I would have to take care of you to avoid being caught in the crossfire and dying. So it's alright to be a little slower..."

Tian Jianzi and the other two were taken aback, and then embarrassed smiles appeared on their faces.

This senior is really quite direct in his speech.

Li Ye then looked at the group of Nascent Soul cultivators who were still sealed in place by the Divine Light and unable to move.

At that moment, their expressions were as if their parents had died; each one was more grotesque than the last.

As Li Ye's gaze fell upon them, these guys, even though they were completely immobilized, began to struggle, revealing expressions of despair and pleading.

Li Ye had long been accustomed to this posture, and his expression remained unchanged.

"As far as I know, there were only three late-stage Grand Cultivators in this realm. Now that those three are dead, the remaining ones are no longer a threat..."

"Do you think these people should be kept?" Tian Jianzi and Yu Jian Zhenjun were stunned. They had not expected that Li Ye would ask for their opinions on this matter.

Li Ye's unmasked voice rang out and reached the ears of the Nascent Soul cultivators who were sealed and unable to move.

Instantly, they looked at Tian Jianzi with pleading eyes, as if they had found a lifeline.

A hint of struggle appeared on Tian Jianzi's aged face. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"In my humble opinion, these people should be kept!"

Jade Sword True Lord's eyes widened, showing some urgency.

But Tian Jianzi didn't even look at him, and continued:
"These sects dared to attack our senior, so their treasures should be used to compensate for it... These Nascent Soul cultivators are the last remaining leaders of their respective sects. Only by having them offer their treasures can we extract the essence of their knowledge without any omissions!"

"If you still harbor the desire to alter the Demon Abyss, then more cultivators will likely be needed to dedicate themselves to planting trees and reclaiming wasteland..."

"What you say, fellow Daoist, is indeed true!"

Li Ye nodded in satisfaction, gently raised his hand, and the divine light that had been sealing the group of Nascent Soul cultivators suddenly withdrew.

The group was thus released, each with a different expression, but most were relieved to have escaped death.

There were even a few grateful glances directed at Tian Jianzi.

Regardless of their reaction, no one attempted to flee.

The extraordinary abilities Li Ye had just displayed had made the difference between them clear to everyone.

Even those three late-stage cultivators could not escape when faced with his supernatural powers, so how could these people possibly escape?
Now that there is hope for survival, how could he possibly be courting death if he weren't so delirious!

"Did you all hear that?"

Li Ye smiled at them.

Among the group, it was Tu Sheng, the Great Elder of Blood Eagle Fortress, who spoke first.

Without hesitation, he immediately bowed to Li Ye.
"We are foolish enough to dare to oppose you, senior. We should do our utmost to compensate you and appease your anger..."

"My Blood Eagle Fortress is willing to offer up its treasures and heritage, and from this day forward submit to your command, to serve you at your beck and call!"

Ok? !

How could this guy be so decisive and shameless?!

Is the legacy inherited from the sect just being given away like this?

Seeing this, the others cursed inwardly, but spoke up without hesitation.

"Senior! My Netherworld Sect wishes to..."

"I, Lei Huoshan, also..."

They all joined the cause extremely quickly, as if they were afraid that if they were even a little slower, someone else would beat them to it, which would displease Li Ye.

Even the Xuanbing Palace female cultivator, who had previously been cold and aloof, no longer had that arrogant demeanor and now looked quite docile.

If Li Ye were only a Nascent Soul cultivator, it wouldn't matter; perhaps if they joined forces, they could still put up a fight.

But the power of this Divine Transformation Realm can generate a spiritual response in an instant.

Those whose cultivation is inferior to others almost always have the illusion that they are fighting against the world around them.

Didn't you see the wooden sculptures formed from the three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators still standing there?
All the top figures in this world are dead.

It was not a disgrace to bow down before such a person, and they all knelt without any sense of shame.

Jade Sword True Monarch watched these guys' behavior and expressions with great interest, and couldn't help but worry that their shamelessness might cause Li Ye to change his mind...

However, he only heard Li Ye speak calmly.
"I will accept your apologies, but I have no intention of taking over your sects!"

"I intend to establish the Heavenly Sword Sect as the leader of all sects. From this day forward, you will all serve the Heavenly Sword Sect!" (End of Chapter)