Upon hearing the latest rankings on the Profound Ranking, Ning Fa's expression shifted slightly.
At that moment, a Jade Slip flew over from Canglei's hand. He chuckled, "Junior Brother, take a look for yourself. Sigh, compared to you, Senior Brother feels like he's lived his entire life in vain."
As he spoke, Canglei deliberately put on a long, sighing demeanor, which drew a burst of laughter from the other disciples.
Ning Fa also smiled as he accepted the Jade Slip, his Spiritual Sense delving into it to examine the contents.
Although there were only fifty names listed, Ning Fa scrutinized them carefully.
Just then, Little Ice's mumble came from beside him, "The boss is only ranked third? How is that possible? What kind of unofficial ranking is this..."
Hearing this, Blue Lightning, who had always found Little Ice annoying, surprisingly nodded in agreement.
Before long, Ning Fa finished reading and couldn't help but look thoughtful.
To be honest, the ranking did surprise him a little, though not because he ranked so high.
It was the surprise that the Pavilion Master of the Spiritual Pivot Pavilion, Hermit Xuyuan, was not on the list.
However, considering that neither the Profound Ranking nor the Star Ranking included cultivators from the Spiritual Pivot Pavilion, Ning Fa guessed that these two rankings likely did not count their own disciples.
Besides that, Ning Fa was both surprised and unsurprised that Mo Qianqiu and Xuan Weizi were ranked above him.
After all, for tens of thousands of years, the Wushi Demonic Palace and the Taiqing Sect had been the two strongest sects in Cangyuan, with unfathomable foundations. Moreover, Mo Qianqiu and Xuan Weizi had both been in the late stage of cultivation for hundreds of years.
He just didn't know if both of them had reached the High-level Great Cultivator stage, or if they were Mid-level Great Cultivators who were simply close to the High-level.
Based on Ning Fa's guess, Mo Qianqiu was very likely a High-level Great Cultivator.
Otherwise, if Cangyuan only had Hermit Xuyuan as a High-level Great Cultivator, how could they have resisted Tianli's two Holy Witches and that Moon Lord over the years?
Following that, Ning Fa's gaze fixed on the fifth position on the Profound Ranking.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he then asked Canglei, "Senior Brother, what was Huangfu Hong's previous ranking?"
Canglei said solemnly, "Previously, Huangfu Hong was usually ranked ninth, just below the eight Great Cultivators. This time, she directly jumped to fifth. It seems she has finally broken through to the late stage and become a Great Cultivator."
"What a coincidence," Ning Fa murmured, narrowing his eyes.
"Junior Brother, this matter requires careful consideration. The Yuan Cha Gate is not what it used to be, and the Elder Council places great importance on them," Canglei specifically transmitted his voice. He was well aware of Ning Fa's feud with Huangfu Hong, especially since Ning Fa was also a victim when Huangfu Hong had plotted against the Divine Maiden Zhu Lingyun. It was thanks to Canglei's message, sent while he was still trapped on the Thunder Road, that Ning Fa had detected her scheme in time. Of course, it was precisely because of that incident that Ning Fa's relationship with Zhu Lingyun had undergone a qualitative change, but Ning Fa naturally wouldn't be grateful for it; this debt still needed to be settled.
At this moment, a hearty laugh echoed.
"Congratulations to fellow Daoist Ning for ranking third on the Profound Ranking! Cangyuan now has another top expert, which is truly cause for celebration." A cultivator with the surname Xiao flew over, greeting Ning Fa with a beaming smile.
Canglei glanced at the man and then introduced him to Ning Fa, "Junior Brother, this is fellow Daoist Xiao Pengyuan from the Elder Council."
Ning Fa, sensing Canglei's lack of enthusiasm from his tone, replied indifferently, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, what brings you to our Huayu Sect?"
Ning Fa's attitude was certainly not friendly, but Xiao Pengyuan did not take offense and continued to laugh heartily, "Since fellow Daoist Ning has arrived, the Elder Council wishes to invite you to Tianyu City immediately to discuss the frontline war effort."
This time, Xiao Pengyuan did not bring up the matter of changing the Spirit Vein Dojo for the Huayu Sect and the Ning Family. After Canglei's mocking, he realized his mistake and was worried about provoking the legendary ill-tempered Ning Fa. However, even though he didn't mention it, Canglei sarcastically said, "This is all thanks to Elder Xiao personally coming to tell us about the new Spirit Vein Dojo. And it's quite good too, located near the Tianyang Sect. Everyone knows the Tianyang Sect occupies the very center of the South Heng Mountain Range, and their spirit vein is exceptionally good."
Xiao Pengyuan's face stiffened, and he cursed Canglei inwardly. But he immediately offered a bitter smile and explained to Ning Fa the same reason he had given Canglei earlier.
Ning Fa simply looked at him with a faint expression, causing Xiao Pengyuan, who was ranked in the top thirty of the Profound Ranking, to feel a chill run down his spine. He didn't even dare to meet Ning Fa's eyes.
Ning Fa retracted his oppressive gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I find the location chosen by fellow Daoist Xiao quite agreeable. However, the only drawback is that it's a bit too small. But if we were to take over the Tianyang Sect's territory, it should be about right."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Pengyuan's expression turned from joy to shock. He suddenly looked up at Ning Fa, his face filled with astonishment.
Canglei's eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked intently at Ning Fa, saying in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Ning, have you made up your mind?"
The other Core Formation disciples of the Huayu Sect also had their spirits lifted, looking at Ning Fa with excitement. For years, although many forces had caused trouble for the Huayu Sect, the Tianyang Sect was the worst. It could be said that every disciple of the Huayu Sect harbored deep hatred for the Tianyang Sect. However, in the past, the Tianyang Sect was too powerful, and even the hot-tempered Canglei could only endure it for the sake of the sect. Seeing Ning Fa, their ancestor who had risen to third place on the Profound Ranking, now intending to deal with the Tianyang Sect naturally filled them with excitement.
Ning Fa smiled faintly and said, "Although there are still two main culprits, it's not a bad idea to use the Tianyang Sect as a stepping stone first."
"Good! Good! Good! Junior Brother Ning, your way of doing things is exactly to my taste! I've had enough of those bastards from the Tianyang Sect for a long time. Let's go! Let's cause a massive upheaval!" True Lord Canglei exclaimed with great laughter.
The other Huayu Sect disciples were also filled with enthusiasm, their cheers like thunder.
Xiao Pengyuan's face, however, changed drastically. He couldn't care about anything else and hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist Ning, you must reconsider! With Tianli's army pressing close, we should unite and not turn our weapons on our own people."
Ning Fa looked at him coldly. "When our Huayu Sect and the Ning Family were being bullied before, did you go to persuade Pei Nanshu or Yu Chan? Did you go to persuade the Tianyang Sect?"
Hearing this, Xiao Pengyuan was immediately speechless.
"No, so don't pretend to be righteous here!" Ning Fa's voice suddenly rose, his tone chillingly cold.
At the same time, a terrifying aura erupted from him, pressing directly towards Xiao Pengyuan.
The man's face instantly turned pale, and he couldn't help but retreat several steps, looking at Ning Fa with fear.
Sensing Ning Fa's anger, Little Ice also flew forward, baring its frosty fists at Xiao Pengyuan, its threat evident. Blue Lightning did the same.
Xiao Pengyuan was shocked once more. They said Ning Fa only had one transformed spirit beast, he thought to himself. Why are there two more? With his strength, plus these two transformed spirit beasts, who will ever be able to stop him in the future...
At this moment, Ning Fa turned to face the disciples of the Huayu Sect. Under their eager gazes, he roared, "Huayu Sect disciples, heed my command! Follow me to destroy the Tianyang Sect!"
Upon hearing this, a deafening uproar erupted. Nearly ten thousand Huayu Sect disciples roared in unison, "Destroy the Tianyang Sect!"
Immediately, Ning Fa, Blue Lightning, and Little Ice led the charge northward. Canglei and the rest of the Huayu Sect disciples followed closely behind.
"It's over, it's all over, this is going to be a huge mess..."
Xiao Pengyuan's face turned ashen as he muttered, quickly taking out a communication artifact and immediately sending a message to the Elder Council.
The stir caused by the Huayu Sect did not go unnoticed by nearby powers.
They were then utterly shocked to see nearly ten thousand Huayu Sect disciples, led by the now sky-high Ning Fa, advancing north, their target the Tianyang Sect.
While they were shocked and excited, they immediately followed to observe, and the news spread rapidly.
Before long, powers large and small in the Yunxi Mountain Range were alerted, and more and more cultivators began heading towards the Tianyang Sect as well.
Within the Ning Family's ancestral land, the Ning family elders were excitedly discussing matters in the main hall. The Elder Council had sent someone to inform them about the matter of changing spirit vein dojos.
At this moment, a sound transmission talisman lit up in the hall. After the voice within finished speaking, Ning Zhongyuan immediately closed his eyes, trembling with excitement. The other Ning family elders were also moved to tears of joy.
Ning Zhongyuan suddenly stood up and roared, "Let's go! Follow the Old Ancestor to destroy the Tianyang Sect!"
Soon, the Ning family disciples also rapidly flew north.
After more than half a day, a vast procession arrived at the center of the Nanheng Mountain Range, the location of the Tianyang Sect's mountain gate.
The nearly ten thousand cultivators in the center were naturally the disciples of the Huayu Sect, while the tens of thousands surrounding them were other cultivators who had come to join the excitement.
Ahead, a thick white light barrier enclosed three spirit mountains. Thick bolts of lightning roamed erratically within the barrier, emitting astonishing power. It was clearly a powerful fourth-grade defensive formation.
On the three spirit mountains within, numerous Tianyang Sect disciples watched with solemn, even terrified, expressions.
Ever since the latest Profound Ranking was released, the Tianyang Sect had directly activated their mountain protection formation, treating it as a formidable enemy. And now, Ning Fa had finally arrived.
Ning Fa flew out from the crowd. He looked at the high-level cultivators of the Tianyang Sect on a spirit mountain ahead, a smile tugging at his lips. Then, his calm voice spread for a hundred miles.
"Tianyang, Bai Dan, didn't you always like to cause trouble for our Huayu Sect and the Ning family? Why are you acting like cowards now that I've brought our Huayu Sect disciples and Ning family disciples here?"
On the peak of the Tianyang Sect's main peak, Tianyang and Bai Dan, standing amidst the Tianyang Sect's high-level cultivators, had faces as pale as paper.
Many other Tianyang Sect elders, and even some disciples, were trembling with fear.
Judging by the situation, Ning Fa clearly intended to annihilate their Tianyang Sect directly.
Although the Tianyang Sect also had five Nascent Soul cultivators, and True Lord Tianyang, a master ranked on the Profound Ranking, they felt no inclination to resist against Ning Fa, who was ranked third on the Profound Ranking.
True Lord Tianyang let out a bitter laugh. "Fellow Daoist Ning, what must we do for you to let us go?"
Ning Fa clasped his hands behind his back. He looked at the people of the Tianyang Sect and smiled, his calm demeanor exuding overwhelming killing intent.
"It's very simple. Destroy your Tianyang Sect and kill you all. Then this grievance will be settled."