Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree-Chapter 362: Heavenly Talent Ranking

Since Ji Xuan’s Tribulation Crossing, drawing the attention of Mahayana Stage-level power, several months have passed, and the tension between the forces of the Two Realms continues to intensify.

However, both sides seem to be restraining themselves for certain reasons, avoiding a full-scale confrontation.

Yet the secret clashes and assassination attempts are numerous.

"Sect Master, True Disciple Yu Wenxiu was attacked by an unknown force outside!"

Within the Immortal King Sect, an elder reported the incident with a grim expression.

Upon hearing this, Shangxu Zhenren’s eyes turned cold: "How is Yu Wenxiu?"

"At the critical moment, he used a Supreme Treasure to kill the attacker, but he was severely injured himself and has now returned to the sect to recover."

The elder reported truthfully.

Hearing this, Shangxu Zhenren’s expression softened slightly, but his eyes were still filled with cold killing intent.

"Have we found out who is responsible?"

"The cultivator was highly unfamiliar, and their identity and background cannot be traced for now. It is highly likely they came from the Cyan Yang Divine Court."

"Hmm..."

Shangxu Zhenren nodded.

An attack from the Cyan Yang Divine Court isn’t impossible.

After all, even though there hasn’t been a direct conflict between the forces of the Two Realms, secret killings are continually happening. Even the Immortal King Sect has sent strong cultivators to deal with the prodigious talents of the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

Therefore, it is very normal for the Cyan Yang Divine Court to turn on the Immortal King Sect.

It must be understood.

Yu Wenxiu is a top True Disciple of the Immortal King Sect and ranks ninth on the Taiyuan Realm’s List of Prodigies.

The List of Prodigies.

Is established by a force named Celestial Secret Pavilion.

Any cultivator under the age of 300 is qualified to enter the List of Prodigies.

Regarding the ranking on the List of Prodigies, it depends solely on the Cultivation Realm.

In other words.

The higher the cultivation realm of a cultivator under 300 years old, the higher their rank.

Currently not yet 300, Yu Wenxiu has already stepped into the late Integration Stage. Such strength is outstanding throughout the Taiyuan Realm, hence his ninth place on the List of Prodigies.

Unless unexpectedly killed, breaking through to the Void Refining Stage is almost certain, and entering the Tribulation Stage in the future wouldn’t encounter much upheaval, perhaps even seizing a chance to prove the Mahayana Stage.

In other words.

Yu Wenxiu is approximately a candidate for the next Sect Leader of the Immortal King Sect.

Now that the Cyan Yang Divine Court wants to assassinate Yu Wenxiu, it’s not unusual at all.

However—

In Shangxu Zhenren’s view, the perpetrator might not necessarily be from the Cyan Yang Divine Court; it’s possible that other sect forces could be involved.

After all.

There are many who truly want Yu Wenxiu dead.

Nobody wishes to see a top-notch talent emerge from the Immortal King Sect, and even less do they wish for a future top-tier power to rise.

Eliminating him in advance is naturally a favorable move.

Moreover.

With the appearance of the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

If Yu Wenxiu were to be killed, the blame could certainly fall upon the Cyan Yang Divine Court, thus completely removing themselves from suspicion.

"Be sure to instruct other disciples within the sect to be cautious. At the sign of anything unusual, inform the sect immediately; the forces anticipating the downfall of our Immortal King Sect’s prodigies are likely not limited to just the Cyan Yang Divine Court alone."

Shangxu Zhenren’s words changed the elder’s expression.

"Does the Sect Master mean that there is possibility that other sects are behind Yu Wenxiu’s assassination attempt?"

"The Immortal King Sect has encroached on the interests of too many forces. Even when we ambushed Ji Xuan last time, I used an eighth-grade Array-Breaking Talisman, likely alerting some forces to our threat.

Do not be misled by external enemies lurking; if other forces possess the ability to annihilate our Immortal King Sect, they will surely act without hesitation.

The cultivation world ultimately adheres to the principle of survival of the fittest. The so-called Righteous and Demon Dao are merely superficial concepts!"

With a calm expression, Shangxu Zhenren saw everything with remarkable clarity.

The cultivation world has always emphasized the survival of the fittest, the only difference between the Righteous Dao and Demon Dao might be a faint trace of a moral line, yet nothing more.

Hearing these words.

The elder also fell silent. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Additionally, continue to gather information on all newly emerged cults; these are all influenced by the Cyan Yang Divine Court and worship that self-proclaimed Divine Emperor. We cannot let them grow unchallenged.

Otherwise, they might very well become a considerable menace in the future.

Upon finding information about these cults, eliminate them completely without exception!"

Changing his tone, Shangxu Zhenren coldly stated.

Since the emergence of the Cyan Yang Divine Court, multiple cults have appeared throughout the Taiyuan Realm.

The names of these cults differed; initially, they arose in some remote towns, but gradually grew to the point of sweeping through a country.

For such disturbances to occur within the Mortal Realm, it’s inevitable that the cultivation world would catch wind of it.

Soon, upon investigation by various sects, it was discovered that these cults were all worshiping a distinguished figure referred to as the Divine Emperor.

Divine Emperor Gu Qingyang!

It turned out he was the existence behind the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

As a result.

Forces everywhere were infuriated.

They hadn’t expected that, unknowingly, the Cyan Yang Divine Court almost infiltrated right under their noses.

If the faith in the Divine Emperor were allowed to spread, once all mortals worship the so-called Divine Emperor, it would essentially uproot other sects.

As time goes on.

Even without the intervention of the Cyan Yang Divine Court, all sects would gradually decline due to a lack of fresh blood.

Therefore.

Upon realizing this, the major sects acted ruthlessly, sending cultivators to suppress these cults without mercy, treating any follower of the Divine Emperor as an evil cult, and wiping them out completely.

However, during actual combat, the major sects were stunned once again.

The cults within the Mortal Realm were far from weak; in just a short time, Foundation Establishment and Golden Core-level powerhouses had emerged, almost leading the sects into utter defeat.

Initially thought to be insignificant and easily suppressed ants, the major sects sent ordinary cultivators to eradicate them, using it as a training session for their disciples.

However.

The power demonstrated by various cults forced the sects to retreat in disgrace.

In the end.

Only when Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation-level powerhouses intervened directly were these overt cults exterminated.

This news shocked the world.

Everyone realized the threat these cults posed, launching an all-out effort to suppress them; at the slightest hint of information leakage, strong forces would be dispatched immediately to ensure these cults do not have the opportunity to grow.

None other than.

The growth of these cult members was too rapid.

In less than a year, Foundation Establishment and Golden Core-level powerhouses emerged. If they were allowed to develop smoothly, wouldn’t it be long before Nascent Soul avatars or even Integration and Void Refining powerhouses were born?

If it ever reached that point, the situation would be unimaginable.

Only by eliminating them early can this threat be resolved.