Chapter 309: Chapter 305: Seven Days Later, a Feast for All Directions
"What just happened?"
When the golden light swept across the land, no one was injured, but a look of confusion suddenly appeared on everyone’s face.
"Oh, right, I remember now. The Corpse Ghost Daoist tried to kill Ning Jiang, but a mysterious Heaven-Reaching Realm expert appeared and blocked him."
"That’s right. I can’t believe Ning Jiang has a Heaven-Reaching Realm expert backing him. No wonder he dared to kill people from the Evil Spirit Sect."
The crowd buzzed with discussion. All memory of Golden Cicada had been completely erased from their minds. They couldn’t recall a single thing about him; his existence had been replaced by that of a mysterious Heaven-Reaching Realm expert.
’Something seems a bit strange?’
The three Earth Martial Realm experts frowned, feeling that something was off, but they couldn’t quite put their finger on what it was.
"After this battle, the Myriad Swords Sect will become famous overnight. The Six Eastern Provinces will soon know that such a sect has appeared in Qing Province."
"Exactly. The Myriad Swords Sect has a mysterious Heaven-Reaching Realm expert backing it. The fact that he could repel the Corpse Ghost Daoist is proof of his strength. This sect will be rated as a Top Grade Sect!"
"Qing Province has always been the weakest of the Six Eastern Provinces. Could the emergence of the Myriad Swords Sect symbolize Qing Province’s return to glory?"
As they talked, countless gazes turned once more to Ning Jiang in the sky—gazes filled with envy, jealousy, and admiration.
"After today, not only the name of the Myriad Swords Sect but also the name of Ning Jiang will be known throughout the Six Eastern Provinces."
"To slay four Earth Martial Realm experts from the Star-Slaying Sword Sect and the Evil Spirit Sect by himself... even though he relied on the Array Power, such a feat is enough to shock the world."
"A dark horse has appeared out of nowhere. All those monstrous, Top Level geniuses of the Six Eastern Provinces will have to be on their guard now."
At this moment, no one doubted Ning Jiang’s strength.
Ning Jiang was qualified to be compared with the most supreme prodigies of the Six Eastern Provinces.
He could even compete with those raised by the Seven Great Super Sects!
"Sect Leader Ning, congratulations on the establishment of the Myriad Swords Sect."
A voice rang out. It was Duan Lengya, the Sect Leader of the Withered Blade Sect. He clasped his hands in a salute toward Ning Jiang, offering his congratulations.
"Heroes truly do emerge from the young. I have to admit I’m getting old. Congratulations, Sect Leader Ning, on repelling your great enemy."
"The new generation surpasses the old. The names of Sect Leader Ning and the Myriad Swords Sect—this old man will remember them."
After him, the other two Earth Martial Realm experts also stated their positions one after another.
This made countless people look on with envy.
With these words, the three Earth Martial Realm experts were showing that they viewed Ning Jiang as a peer, an equal.
And by addressing him as "Sect Leader Ning," they were acknowledging his status.
The Master of Myriad Swords Sect was Ning Jiang!
"The gap is getting wider and wider."
Duan Lengya and the other members of the younger generation gave bitter smiles. Ning Jiang was a young man like them. Yet, while most of them were still sect disciples, he was already a Sect Leader who could stand on equal footing with Earth Martial Realm experts.
The crucial thing was, his status as Sect Leader was completely legitimate; no one questioned it.
Slaying four Earth Martial experts and annihilating the Evil Spirit Sect’s army of ten thousand by himself—such a world-shocking feat... how many in the younger generation of the Six Eastern Provinces could do the same?
"When the Myriad Swords Sect is formally established, this old man will certainly come to offer his congratulations," the Sect Leader of Earth Gate said with a salute.
"As will I."
"I hope Sect Leader Ning will not find our presence unwelcome."
The three Earth Martial Realm experts spoke one after another. This was also a way to foster goodwill with Ning Jiang. After all, a mysterious Heaven-Reaching Realm expert stood behind the Myriad Swords Sect.
Furthermore, Ning Jiang’s own potential was immense. If he was allowed to develop, he would surely become a titan in the future, even surpassing them.
Besides, everything Ning Jiang had done had brought them enormous benefits.
The Evil Spirit Sect was nearly wiped out, and even its strongest expert, the Corpse Ghost Daoist, had been repelled. The entire Evil Spirit Sect now existed in name only. Their three Major Sects could take this opportunity to expand further in Lei Province and carve up some of the Evil Spirit Sect’s resources.
As for Ning Jiang, his Myriad Swords Sect was located in Qing Province, so he wouldn’t be competing with them for the resources in Lei Province.
So, no matter how they looked at it, befriending Ning Jiang was a good thing.
"I appreciate the sentiment from you three. The Myriad Swords Sect will be formally established in seven days. I will have someone send you invitations."
Ning Jiang said calmly. The Myriad Swords Sect was just getting on track, and a network of connections was an indispensable asset.
More friends meant more paths.
If the Yanyue Sect had possessed strong allies back then, it wouldn’t have been pushed into a corner with no way out by the Fire Cloud Sect.
Of course, while it was good to have many friends, the most important thing was to have strength of one’s own.
Only with sufficient strength would others seek to befriend and ally with you. ’To forge good iron, one’s own hammer must be strong.’ That was the principle.
"Congratulations, Sect Leader Ning."
"In seven days, we would also like to witness the establishment of the Myriad Swords Sect. We hope Sect Leader Ning won’t look down on our small sects."
At this time, the other Primordial Spirit Realm experts also began to speak up.
This was especially true for the major sects of Qing Province.
They all knew that the establishment of the Myriad Swords Sect was unstoppable. This brand-new sect would replace the Star Sword Sect and become the number one sect, reigning supreme over Qing Province.
Faced with this rising new Sovereign, they, the small sects of Qing Province, had to show their utmost respect.
"In seven days, the Myriad Swords Sect will hold a great banquet for all. Everyone is welcome to attend."
Ning Jiang’s voice boomed out, causing everyone’s faces to light up with joy.
Their greatest fear was that Ning Jiang would be aloof and unreasonable.
Now, it seemed that Ning Jiang, at the very least, didn’t put on airs.
"The Star Sword Sect was always so high and mighty, acting like tyrants. Many of us small sects had to walk on eggshells around them. Now that the Star Sword Sect has fallen, maybe it’s a good thing."
"As long as the Myriad Swords Sect doesn’t bully us small sects after it’s established, I will support it from the bottom of my heart."
Murmurs of discussion spread through the crowd.
"We made the best decision of our lives!" Yue Wenfu, Fang Xue, and Lin Zhan exchanged ecstatic glances.
Originally, they were only Middle Grade Sects, but now, having merged into the Myriad Swords Sect under Ning Jiang’s leadership, they had the chance to become the number one sect in Qing Province.
This was a position they had never dared to even imagine in the past.
"Sect Leader Ning, we’ll see you in seven days. We will take our leave now."
With that, the three Earth Martial Realm experts gave a final salute, then led their people back toward Lei Province.
Afterward, everyone else also bid their farewells and scattered, and the area quickly grew quiet.
After they had all left, Ning Jiang sent a voice transmission: "Golden Cicada, how are you doing?"
"I’m all right, but the toll this time was too great. This remnant soul of mine has very little Power left," Golden Cicada replied with a bitter laugh.
For him, the greatest drain wasn’t the battle with the Corpse Ghost Daoist. It was stripping away the memories of others, making them forget him—that was the hardest part.
"I owe you for this one," Ning Jiang said calmly. He raised his gaze to the sky, a trace of longing in his eyes. ’After the sect is established, I can finally go back and see Cyan Cloud Country...’
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