PFC Chapter 307 Everything is for transcending the shackles of heaven and earth.
Chapter 307 Everything is for transcending the shackles of heaven and earth.
At Junjia Square, Xiling stood on the array platform, her gorgeous fairy dress outlining her graceful curves, her silver hair flowing in the wind.
She wore a veil, and the aura she exuded was otherworldly, like a fairy about to ascend to heaven.
"Xi Ling, you've gathered us here, are you perhaps planning to leave the Xuan Tian Domain?"
Ran Shanqiang stood below the stage, looking up at Xi Ling, stroking his long beard, with a gentle smile on his face.
But anger was rising within him.
They wouldn't even give him a chair; that's really going too far.
He was, after all, Xi Ling's elder and Guang Xian Wang's disciple.
With a cultivation level of the eighth level of the Profound God realm, he is always a guest of honor wherever he goes, and is regarded as an ancestor.
In Xi Ling's eyes, he was just like a lackey standing in the crowd.
"You cannot leave."
Upon hearing this, Xi Ling's icy eyes grew even colder.
"Why?"
Ran Shanqiang paused in stroking his beard.
I don't quite understand what Xi Ling means.
The Heaven Refining Array has been set up.
They have already looted all the treasures that could be plundered in the Xuan Tian Domain.
If they don't leave now, will Xi Ling refine them all as well?
impossible.
It's not that I think Xiling wouldn't dare, but that there's no need for her to.
The trillions of living beings in the Xuan Tian Domain, the boundless world, are already enough for Xi Ling to refine.
The Ran family is just a drop in the ocean.
Moreover, the Ran family is very powerful and controls many of the Zhao family's businesses. Losing them would also be a huge loss for the Zhao family.
Xi Ling is not a clueless person; she never suffers a loss.
"Could it be that Miss is going to sell the jade pendant?"
The crowd was in an uproar.
Apart from Ran Shanqiang and his son, they had no idea that Xi Ling had set up the Refining Heaven Array in the Xuan Tian Domain.
Upon hearing that they couldn't leave, everyone's expressions brightened.
Because the Xuan Tian Domain lacked a Celestial King, they were virtually invincible by using the banner of the He Guang Celestial King.
If they see something they want, they just give a hint, and someone will bring it to them. In just two years, they have amassed countless treasures.
Now that all 360 array bases have been activated, a large amount of immortal energy has been released, and the jade tokens have been driven up to astronomical prices.
If you take it out to trade, you're sure to get a treasure that directly boosts your cultivation level.
"boom!"
"quiet!"
The four members of Honglan simultaneously unleashed their power, overwhelming the entire scene. Their icy voices seemed to strike the hearts of everyone present.
"Your Ran family has some nerve, daring to line your own pockets."
"Hand over your storage rings and your natal magic treasures."
"This……"
Everyone's minds went blank, as if struck by lightning, their faces turned pale, and they stared at Xi Ling in astonishment.
It seemed unbelievable that this was the decision Xi Ling had made.
They worked tirelessly for Xi Ling, how could Xi Ling rob them?
Making them hand over their storage rings and natal magic treasures is practically asking them to die.
Aren't you afraid of being abandoned by everyone by doing this?
Ran Shanqiang's expression changed, and he said righteously, "Xi Ling, this matter is of great importance. Do you have any evidence? If anyone is really lining their own pockets, even if they are my clansmen, I will never tolerate it."
"Yes."
"Please, Your Majesty, be the judge. I absolutely did not embezzle any funds."
"I do not have either."
Seeing the clan chief Ran Shanqiang step forward, the crowd felt emboldened and couldn't help but protest.
They all looked frustrated and angry but dared not speak out.
They did indeed demand many benefits from various families and sects.
But they deserve it.
They went to great lengths to serve Xi Ling, selling the jade pendant at a high price, without taking a single immortal crystal from Xi Ling's jade pendant.
They were just asking for a little extra benefit.
We can't expect them to do things without giving them any benefits, can we?
"Ah."
Xi Ling's lips curled into a mocking smile; she never needed evidence to do her things.
No evidence is needed when dealing with ants.
He immediately gave Honglan a look, and she understood immediately.
As soon as Honglan had this thought, she instantly annihilated ten thousand Ran family cultivators.
"Bang bang bang!"
Ten thousand cultivators exploded, their bodies spraying blood mist, their souls and spirits annihilated.
"you…"
How can you be so unruly?
"If you start a killing spree without distinguishing right from wrong, how can you expect to win over the people in the future? Aren't you afraid that the people will lose their support and turn against you?"
Ran Shanqiang was furious, his hair standing on end and his eyes bloodshot.
These people are the backbone of the Ran family, cultivated at great cost.
The sudden death of ten thousand people is a huge loss for the Ran family, and it has even shaken their foundation.
"Oh?"
"So, your Ran family wants to rebel?" Xi Ling's tone was full of sarcasm.
"Nonsense."
Ran Shanqiang shouted: "Without rules, there can be no order, without..."
"Father, calm down." Ran Yuzhu quickly transmitted her voice, interrupting the furious Ran Shanqiang: "You know what kind of person she is. Those who obey her prosper, and those who oppose her perish. Going against her is tantamount to courting death."
"But...but..." Ran Shanqiang's heart was bleeding, and he was burning with rage.
Xi Ling is openly robbing them.
Is there no justice or law left?
"No buts. They're just ants. If they die, they die. Don't ruin the grand plan," Ran Yuzhu said sternly.
He finally saw hope, and after waiting for so many years, he finally received the Dao Fruit from Xi Ling.
This means that Xi Ling has finally accepted him.
He will surely receive a continuous stream of treasures in the future, and may even be given the Heavenly Dao Essence that he has been longing for.
It can be said that the path to greatness is promising.
If they offend Xi Ling because of this, not only will Xi Ling kill them, he would want to tear these clansmen to pieces.
"Elder Ran has a problem?"
Honglan spoke calmly, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her beautiful eyes.
That old bastard Ran Shanqiang has been acting like a big shot in front of Xi Ling, calling her "little girl" all the time.
Those who don't know the situation might think that Ran Shanqiang is above Xi Ling and has a superior position in the Zhao family.
As a result, Ran Shanqiang gained a superior status in the outside world, and everyone treated him with great respect, thus reaping countless benefits.
What's even more infuriating is that Ran Shanqiang wasn't satisfied. Every time he saw Xiling, he tried to use his seniority to suppress her.
Fortunately, Xi Ling was inherently cruel and had never been a good person since childhood, lacking any moral compass.
Otherwise, given Ran Shanqiang's cunning and scheming, he would definitely have Xi Ling completely under his control.
"No."
Ran Shanqiang took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, shook his head, and replied calmly.
A sinister glint appeared deep in his eyes.
Once he gets Honglan back, he'll definitely make her suffer.
"hehe."
Honglan sneered. Even on the verge of death, she was still having a sweet dream.
After today, everyone present will die, including the Ran family who are far away in Da Chi Tian.
"Hand over everything," Yi Tang shouted.
Hundreds of thousands of cultivators, including members of the Ran family, relatives by marriage, sons-in-law who married into the family, or powerful individuals recruited from elsewhere.
One by one, they trembled and handed over all their treasures with red eyes.
These treasures were obtained through great effort and scheming.
They thought that coming to the Xuan Tian Domain was an incredible stroke of luck, and that obtaining so many treasures would surely allow them to further improve their strength.
But now, not only has he worked for nothing, he also has to hand over all his savings.
This is practically tearing their flesh out.
Yet they dared not utter a single word, nor even harbor any resentment.
They knew all too well how ruthless and vicious Xi Ling was.
The blood mist still drifting in the air is the most powerful proof.
"The Ran family really knows how to make money."
The four of them glanced at the confiscated treasures and exclaimed in amazement.
It should be noted that the Ran family had been punished by Xi Ling once, and their assets had been confiscated.
But not long after, they recovered their strength and each of them possessed a divine artifact.
These magical artifacts certainly didn't fall from the sky.
The salary offered by the Zhao family is not even enough for cultivation, let alone for buying divine artifacts.
"What do you mean?"
Ran Shanqiang was furious: "My Ran family has always been upright and honest, we have studied the classics diligently, we are a family of scholars, and we are strict with ourselves and others."
"Shut up."
Xi Ling said coldly.
She had no interest in listening to Ran Shanqiang's long-winded explanation, nor was she interested in investigating whether the Ran family had embezzled the Zhao family's property.
In her eyes, the Ran family was no different from livestock; they were fattened up and then slaughtered, nothing more.
If the Ran family is gone, we can just find Ye Lin, Zhang Li, and Li again.
Some families were willing to act as dogs for the Zhao family.
Xi Ling sent a telepathic message to Hong Lan and the others: "Let's go find Gu Qing. You don't need to worry about the trivial matters of the Time Chamber of Commerce anymore. Just stay by his side."
"Take care, young lady."
Tears welled in the eyes of the four people. They bowed, summoned their flying boat, and vanished without a trace in an instant.
Upon seeing this, Ran Yuzhu's heart pounded, and an ominous premonition spread through her mind.
"Brother Yuzhu, come up here."
Xi Ling's voice was clear and ethereal, making it impossible to discern her emotions.
Ran Yuzhu took a deep breath, a gentle smile on her face, and stepped onto the platform.
"How have you fared in your two years of seclusion?" Xi Ling asked.
"Thanks to your Dao Fruit, you have already touched the threshold of the Profound God Realm," Ran Yuzhu said.
"Good, Brother Yuzhu's talent surpasses even that of Senior Brother Yaoguang."
"As I said, you have a share in this opportunity and good fortune. Let's discuss the Dao first."
Xi Ling sat cross-legged, her body exuding a profound Daoist aura. As she parted her red lips slightly, strange phenomena arose.
The angry crowd, upon seeing this strange phenomenon, were immediately captivated and became completely absorbed.
The treasure is gone, so there's no use in being angry. If we can gain some insight from Xi Ling's sermon, that would be good too.
Ran Yuzhu was not to be outdone, and went all out, not seeking to outdo Xi Ling, but to be evenly matched.
Seeing this, Ran Shanqiang's eyes revealed a sinister and ruthless look. He thought to himself, "My son is so talented. He has finally won the favor of this demon. It seems that good things are coming soon. After I see my teacher, I will ask Honglan and the others for their hand in marriage. In this way, the Ran family's power can be established."
Xi Ling sensed Ran Shanqiang's deep malice and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
They ignored a dying man.
He focused intently on discussing philosophy with Ran Yuzhu.
Xi Ling stopped pretending after receiving news that Hong Lan and the others had left Xuan Tian Domain.
He rose and activated the Heaven Refining Array. A great seal appeared in the sky, its power as an Immortal King suppressing time and space.
Three hundred and sixty array bases and three thousand auxiliary array platforms also erupted with billions of array patterns, connecting heaven and earth.
The entire Xuan Tian Domain instantly resembled a giant furnace.
An unparalleled power spread throughout the Xuan Tian Domain.
In no time, the Heaven Refining Array will be fully formed, refining heaven and earth.
"what happened?"
Under the suppression of the Celestial King's mighty power, everyone was unable to breathe, their bodies were out of control, and they were imprisoned in place.
Ran Shanqiang was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened in horror as he stared at Xi Ling.
"Xi Ling, what are you..." Ran Yuzhu's face turned pale and her body trembled, but she still tried her best to remain calm and wanted to ask Xi Ling what she meant.
"As you can see, you are all my sacrifices."
Xi Ling's tone was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.
"Why?" Upon hearing this, Ran Yuzhu instantly broke down, her gentle and refined face twisted in disbelief.
"You have no shortage of offerings, so why are you harming my Ran family like this?" Ran Shanqiang roared, his voice filled with panic.
“I am your father’s student. I have devoted myself to the Zhao family for countless years, working hard without complaint. Even if I have not made any great contributions, I have certainly worked hard. Why do you want to sacrifice our lives?”
Blood sacrifice?
Upon hearing this, the Ran family members' already pale faces turned even paler, their eyes filled with terror.
If it weren't for the powerful array that restrained them, they might have already collapsed to the ground.
"Why did you say?"
Xi Ling's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "Your Ran family are nothing but dogs I keep, yet you think you're human."
"Who gave you the audacity to act like an elder? You even dare to try and take over the Zhao family. It's laughable."
Hearing this, Ran Shanqiang felt a surge of hatred and despair.
Ran Yuzhu looked utterly devastated: "Are you going to sacrifice me too?"
"No, you are different. If I say I will give you good fortune, then I will definitely give you good fortune."
Xi Ling said calmly, "You can devour the essence of the Heavenly Dao to your heart's content, break through to the Profound God realm, and even the Immortal King realm."
Is this for real...? Ran Yuzhu is completely bewildered.
He was indeed not imprisoned by the formation. After thinking for a moment, Ran Yuzhu's expression changed drastically: "You have the Heaven-Deceiving Formation?"
"You know about the Heaven-Deceiving Array? It seems you also have some good fortune."
Xi Ling did not deny it.
Ran Yuzhu gave a bitter smile: "So, you recognized me as your sworn brother and gave me the Dao Fruit, but in reality, you wanted me to bear your karma?"
"Was all your kindness towards me just preparation for this day?"
"Yes." Xi Ling nodded, feeling a surge of pleasure as she looked at Ran Yuzhu's despairing expression.
Ran Yuzhu's face twisted in pain: "Why? I treated you like my own sister, why are you so heartless?"
"A younger sister? How ridiculous."
A mocking glint appeared in Xi Ling's eyes: "Was this what you and your father were thinking when you plotted against my Zhao family?"
"I never intended to scheme against you."
"None of that matters anymore."
Xi Ling shook her head, her tone cold: "The path to enlightenment is long and unpredictable, and the most unreliable thing in this world is loyalty. I have no intention of verifying your loyalty."
"We cultivators strive to transcend the shackles of heaven and earth, and for this, we will stop at nothing."
In her eyes, all her subordinates were ants that could be sacrificed at any time.
There is no such thing as loyalty or disloyalty.
Cultivators cultivate the path of ruthlessness.
Just like Ran Yuzhu, he may have had some genuine feelings for her, but so what?
What is the use?
Will Ran Yuzhu receive this opportunity and good fortune?
Obviously this is impossible.
The only purpose of these people is to do things for her; once they've been fattened up, she'll cut them off with a single blow.
Then recruit another batch of "tools," and so on.
"Don't you have any real feelings for me at all?" Ran Yuzhu couldn't accept that Xi Ling also treated him like an ant.
What kind of person is he? His talent is no less than that of the Holy Son of Yao Guang. If it weren't for wanting to obtain Xi Ling, he would have already joined the Supreme Sect.
"True feelings? Hahaha."
Xi Ling laughed loudly, her expression one of disgust: "Who do you think you are, Ran Yuzhu? What right do you have to look at me with such affection? What do you take me for? I've put up with you and your father for so long."
Neither this father nor his son could distinguish between what was important and what was not, nor did they understand who they were.
One person sees himself as an elder, while the other sees himself as an older brother.
But the two were just her pet dogs.
"Wow, the villain and the female lead are definitely different."
Hidden in the void, Gu Qing finally understood why Xi Ling wanted to destroy the Ran family.
Xi Ling will not allow anyone to be above her.
However, the Ran family, relying on their seniority, put on airs in front of Xi Ling, committing a grave taboo.
If it were the female lead, they would likely show some leniency due to their seniority and the contributions they made.
But Xi Ling is the villain, so she chooses to kill with one blow, believing that those who obey will prosper and those who oppose will perish, and that she is the only one who is supreme.
Thinking it over, Gu Qing withdrew his gaze, stopped paying attention, and activated his Dao Eye to observe the mysteries of the Heaven Refining Array.
He had a bold idea in his mind.
The Heaven Refining Array possesses the power to imprison and refine the heavens and earth.
His Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal possesses the power to melt all things.
If the two are combined, perhaps he will be able to refine the world without the aid of formations.
However, these are all matters for later. The most urgent task is to observe the evolution of the Heaven Refining Array.
And how the Heaven Refining Array, after refining heaven and earth, forms the essence of the Heavenly Dao, and how the essence of the Heavenly Dao gives rise to immeasurable changes.
This is true destiny.
The most precious thing about the Heaven Refining Array is not the essence of the Heavenly Dao itself, but the immeasurable evolution that occurred when the essence of the Heavenly Dao was formed.