Chapter 38: Controlling the Small Planet

On Blood Blue Peak, Qu Yi, Wei Yan, Bai Yan, Xuan Gu Shang Ren, and the Southern Envoy sat together.

“Southern Envoy, as the leader of you demons, what exactly is your identity? What is your cultivation level?” Qu Yi asked with great interest.

Not only was Qu Yi interested in this question; Wei Yan and Bai Yan, two demons themselves, were even more eager to know.

“Master, to be honest, I don’t know the leader’s true appearance either. Every time I see him, he uses illusions to change his look. I estimate his cultivation level to be at the early Divination stage,” the Southern Envoy said seriously.

After hearing this, Qu Yi, Wei Yan, Bai Yan, and Xuan Gu Shang Ren all looked shocked.

A cultivation level at the Divination stage meant one was already among the strongest cultivators on Tianfeng Star. Moreover, once a cultivator on Tianfeng Star reached the early Divination stage, they would usually leave the planet to seek further cultivation on larger realms.

This was because the true core realms of the cultivation world were the Six Plateau Stars, where the ten most powerful forces in the cultivation world resided. These ten forces monopolized the cultivation techniques needed to reach the Mahayana stage. Any other cultivator who wanted to advance to that stage had to join one of these forces in order to achieve it and ascend to the higher realms.

Thus, once cultivators reached the next stage of cultivation, they would head to even larger planets to obtain more knowledge and face stronger opponents, thereby accelerating their progress and reaching the next stage as quickly as possible.

On Tianfeng Star, the leaders of the ten major immortal and demon sects were all at the late Outward Emergence stage. Those who had reached the early Divination stage had already left the planet to train elsewhere.

Hearing that the leader of the demons was at the early Divination stage, Qu Yi and the others realized that the demons’ plan this time would surely succeed.

“Oh, by the way, Southern Envoy, how did you demons manage to get the leaders of the five major demon cultivation sects on the Southern Demon Continent to leave their sects this time?” Qu Yi, now back to a calm state, immediately asked.

With the leaders of the five sects gone, the demons hidden within them launched attacks, weakening the five sects significantly. Qu Yi couldn’t figure out how the demons had convinced these leaders to leave their sects voluntarily.

“Master, the leaders of these ten major sects of immortals and demons have remained at the late Exit from the Body stage for too long. They all want to break through to the early Stage of Divided Mind as soon as possible. And the fastest way to do this is to have a rival at the late Exit from the Body stage to spar with daily, so as to quickly grasp energy and advance their cultivation levels. This time, we demon cultivators found ten demon beasts at the late Exit from the Body stage in the Sea of Immortals and Demons and had them challenge these ten leaders. That’s how we brought them to the islands in the Sea of Immortals and Demons, where they continue to spar day and night,” said the Southern Envoy with a smile.

So that’s how it is. Qu Yi understood immediately. Cultivators in the realm of cultivation are most concerned about their own cultivation levels and the pursuit of immortality. Since these ten leaders had been stuck at the late Exit from the Body stage for so long, having a rival to spar with was indeed an opportunity they couldn’t refuse.

“I see. Then I’m relieved. At least the five major demon cultivation sects on the Southern Demon Continent are doomed to destruction this time. I think we can use this opportunity to greatly expand the power of our Three Tripod Sect,” Qu Yi suddenly laughed.

At that moment, Qu Yi thought that beneath these five major demon cultivation sects, there were many branch sects on other smaller planets. Since those five sects were about to be destroyed, it was a perfect chance for him to send people to take control of those planets.

“Master, do you have any clever plans?” Wei Yan asked immediately, showing great interest upon hearing about the Three Tripod Sect.

Qu Yi stared at Wei Yan and said with a smile, “Wei Yan, since the five major demon cultivation sects are almost extinct, we can take over their branch sects on various planets. How about this? You send a thousand demon cultivators at the late Nascent Soul stage and have them conquer ten demon cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage in the Hundred Demons Mountain Range, then go to those smaller planets and take control of them as quickly as possible. Of course, this plan must be carried out secretly. After these thousand demon cultivators rule those planets, they don’t need to return to Tianfeng Planet—they can stay there on standby.”

After hearing this, Wei Yan, Bai Yan, Xuan Gu Shangren, and the Southern Envoy were all shocked. They never expected Qu Yi to think this far ahead. If this plan succeeded, Qu Yi would actually be the biggest beneficiary of this demon cultivator operation.

“Okay, Master,” Wei Yan replied cheerfully.

Qu Yi looked at Wei Yan with satisfaction, his eyes filled with joy.

“Master, then should we send some demon cultivators to Wanghai Peak this time?” the Southern Envoy suddenly interjected.

Because this time, the envoy from the South came to see Bai Yan and Wei Yan with the purpose of delivering orders for the cultivators of magic to wait at Wanghai Peak.
“Oh, envoy from the South, what exactly is the reason why your leader of the demon cultivators has sent these cultivators to Wanghai Peak?” Qu Yi asked with a smile.
The envoy hesitated for a moment before saying awkwardly, “The leader didn’t tell me, but I can guess. There are still experts at the Divination stage remaining on the Northern Immortal Continent. Our demon cultivators lurking in the five major cultivation sects don’t dare to be too bold and can only use subtle tactics. So far, they haven’t damaged the foundations of those sects. Therefore, the leader wants the cultivators of magic from the Southern Demon Continent to go there and work together with the demon cultivators within the sects to eliminate them one by one.”
Qu Yi was stunned for a moment before beginning to understand. It seemed that some of the elders in the five major cultivation sects had reached the early stage of Divination and, sensing that their lifespans were nearing their end and that there was no hope for further progress, had stayed within their sects instead of going to other planets.
“If that’s the case, then let’s go. I also want to see what’s like on the Northern Immortal Continent,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
In fact, since Qu Yi had already secretly controlled some of the cultivators of magic on the Southern Demon Continent and gained a few demon cultivators as allies, his goals had become much larger. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the demon cultivators’ campaign on the Northern Immortal Continent to secretly control some cultivators as well, thereby expanding his influence as quickly as possible.
Moreover, Ling Huo, the leader of the Golden Cauldron Sect, the strongest sect on the Northern Immortal Continent, had a personal grudge against Qu Yi—perfect for using this opportunity to kill him.
Hearing Qu Yi’s reply, the envoy felt relieved. Now he had completed his leader’s orders and no longer had to worry about being suspected by his leader.
Qu Yi glanced at the envoy, saw him sigh in relief, smiled, and then said, “Envoy from the South, you’re no longer needed here. Keep the communication token with you. If your leader of the demon cultivators needs anything, report it to me immediately. Now you may leave.”
Obviously, Qu Yi’s main goal in capturing the envoy was to have him spy on the leader of the demon cultivators, so that he could fully grasp the demon cultivators’ plans. In this way, Qu Yi could reap the greatest benefits from this upheaval.
The envoy immediately replied, “Yes, master.”
Quickly, he took out a golden shuttle, entered it, and flew away.

As soon as the southern envoy left, Qu Yi immediately said to Wei Yan, “Alright, now go and select a thousand cultivators of magic, and have them take action. Give them only one year—make sure to take control of all the branch forces of the five major magic cultivation sects.”
“Yes, master,” Wei Yan replied promptly.
Then, Wei Yan flew away to the mountain where the three thousand cultivators of magic were resting.
Seeing Wei Yan leave, Qu Yi felt joy once again. As long as he obtained a few thousand more planets, his resources for cultivation would be well secured. Since the God of Tools had mentioned that in the future, when teaching artifact crafting, Qu Yi would need countless materials to practice and get familiar with the properties of various materials, he now had to find ways to expand his influence and gather materials. With sources of materials from thousands of planets, Qu Yi was confident he could obtain a large amount of them.
Xuan Gu Shangren stood quietly aside, looking very displeased and deeply preoccupied.
Qu Yi glanced at Xuan Gu Shangren and almost understood his feelings. Smiling, he said, “Xuan Gu, there’s no need for you to be sad. The Black Bone Sect must also have suffered a major setback at this time, and you can’t do much by returning. Moreover, those who cultivate magic should not confine themselves to one place; they should think of the entire cultivation world. There is vast space outside for you to explore.”
Hearing this, Xuan Gu Shangren nodded and said calmly, “Master, I understand what you mean. I’m sad because I have indeed benefited from the Black Bone Sect, and I am also the head of the Xuan Yang Hall. My subordinates and close brothers have already suffered tragic fates, and I’m sad for them.”
Qu Yi nodded and stopped trying to comfort him. Such concerns had to be resolved by Xuan Gu Shangren himself.
After a while, Wei Yan returned, followed by a thousand cultivators of magic.
Qu Yi glanced at the thousand cultivators and smiled, “From now on, you will become the rulers of a planet. Go ahead—conquer a planet; that is your mission.”
“Yes, sect leader,” the thousand cultivators replied enthusiastically.
Qu Yi waved his hand, and the thousand cultivators took off, heading toward the Hundred Demons Mountain Range.
Then, Qu Yi, Wei Yan, Bai Yan, and Xuan Gu Shangren all went to the mountain where the cultivators of magic were resting.

“Everyone, we’re heading to Wanghai Peak now, and then we’ll take the Wind-Facing Ship to the North Immortal Continent. I think you’ve all killed countless people on the South Demon Continent and must be tired of it by now. From now on, we can go to the North Immortal Continent and kill to our heart’s content. I hope you’ll break through yourselves in the struggle against cultivators,” Qu Yifei shouted from the air.
“Yes, Master,” replied the 2,000 demon cultivators happily.
Demon cultivators love fighting—either killing others or letting others kill them; that’s their way of cultivating.
Soon, Qu Yifei and the others flew north together, heading toward Wanghai Peak.