Chapter 318 Going against the will of heaven

When the Nirvana Sect was just established, Ye Fan's appeal was like a seed, quietly taking root and sprouting in the land of Nanzhou. The flame of hope burned in the heart of every cultivator, dreaming of rebuilding their homeland and reviving Nanzhou. However, there is always a huge gap between ideals and reality. When the Nirvana Sect really embarked on the road of substantial construction, various difficulties and challenges also followed, proving that all this is not an easy task.

At first, the Nirvana Sect's disciples were full of enthusiasm. They took practical actions to build the sect, open up spiritual veins, plant spiritual herbs, and set up formations. However, as time went on, they gradually realized that enthusiasm alone was not enough - they were in urgent need of cultivation resources.

After the war, the spiritual energy in Nanzhou was no longer as good as before. The spiritual veins had been exhausted, many once prosperous spiritual fields had been abandoned, and the output of spiritual stones was extremely low. Although the disciples of Nirvana Sect worked hard to practice under Ye Fan's encouragement, they lacked sufficient resource support and made slow progress.

"Master, our sect's spiritual stone reserves have run out," an elder of the Nirvana Sect reported at the sect meeting, "The disciples do not have enough resources for cultivation. No matter how hard they try, their improvement speed is still very slow."

"With insufficient reserves of spirit stones, we are unable to grow spirit herbs or prepare elixirs, which will greatly limit our development." Another elder also expressed concern.

Ye Fan was silent for a moment, and a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes. He understood that this was one of the biggest problems facing the Nirvana Sect. Cultivation resources were not only the basis for cultivators to improve their cultivation, but also the key to whether a sect could survive and develop.

But this is not the first time Ye Fan has faced such a dilemma. When fighting in Zhongzhou, he has survived in many difficult environments and solved similar problems. Now, although the dilemma is more severe, he still won't give up easily.

"We need to plan to find the source of spiritual stones and spiritual herbs," Ye Fan said slowly, "There are many untapped resources in the post-war ruins of Nanzhou. We can't just sit and wait for others to send us resources, but we have to fight for them ourselves."

Ye Fan was not overwhelmed by the predicament, but began to plan how to solve the lack of resources. He decided to personally lead his disciples to various places in Nanzhou to look for resources. This was not only to replenish the supplies of Nirvana Sect, but also to open up new spiritual veins and revive those spiritual fields that had shrunk.

In a ruin in Nanzhou, Ye Fan and several elders of the sect led the disciples to search for several spiritual vein sites that had not yet been fully developed. However, these places were not as simple as they imagined, and were often occupied by other cultivators or scattered cultivator organizations.

"These spiritual vein sites have been targeted by other forces." When the team led by Ye Fan discovered an abandoned spiritual vein site, they encountered a strong man from the Loose Cultivator Alliance. The other party was wearing tattered robes, but his eyes were fierce, and he was obviously a veteran who had been on the battlefield for a long time.

"We have already occupied this place. Anyone who dares to take action will bear the consequences." The strong man from the Loose Cultivator Alliance laughed grimly.

Facing these competitors, Ye Fan had no intention of retreating. Even though he knew that the opponent's strength far exceeded that of the Nirvana Sect's disciples, he still chose to deal with it toughly.

"We will not retreat. Since you dare to occupy here, you should know that this spiritual vein does not belong to you alone." Ye Fan said coldly.

A fierce battle broke out. Although the disciples of Nirvana Sect did not have strong backing, they did not lose easily thanks to Ye Fan's leadership and tenacity. After a bloody battle, Nirvana Sect finally succeeded in regaining the spiritual vein site and began the work of reviving the spiritual vein.

However, this was just the beginning. As the Nirvana Sect gradually resumed the mining of the spirit veins, the battle for resources did not end. Even some powerful sects and independent cultivators began to be hostile to the Nirvana Sect, believing that they occupied too many resources in the process of rebuilding Nanzhou.

"The Nirvana Sect is too powerful. We cannot allow them to continue developing in this way." Elders of certain sects discussed secretly.

As a result, conflicts in various parts of Nanzhou became increasingly fierce. The Nirvana Sect not only had to deal with a shortage of resources, but also had to cope with hostility and suppression from various forces.

In addition to external threats, the Nirvana Sect also faces severe challenges from within. As the disciples gradually grow up, some of them question the sect's management methods and even begin to have disagreements.

"Master, we have already paid a lot for the sect, but the progress of cultivation is still slow. Now, the spiritual vein resources are also very tight. Can we only delay like this?" A young disciple said angrily at the sect council.

"If we continue like this, I don't see how much we can achieve in the future." Another disciple also began to question.

Although the disciples of Nirvana Sect had made great efforts to rebuild Nanzhou, they were inevitably shaken in the face of the reality. Some people began to doubt whether they could continue to uphold the sect's ideals and whether they could see the day when Nanzhou would truly be revived.

Ye Fan stood on the high platform of the sect council, quietly listening to the disciples' speeches. Although he understood that the disciples' doubts were reasonable, he did not intend to give up easily. He knew that the future of the sect would not be achieved overnight, but depended on the persistence and hard work of everyone.

"The road to Nirvana Sect is indeed difficult, but we cannot give up because of temporary difficulties." Ye Fan said slowly, "I know that resources are scarce and cultivation is difficult, but this is the price we have to pay for the revival of Nanzhou. Every drop of our sweat and every time we persist is the hope for the revival of this land."

He looked at the disciples present, his eyes full of determination: "I promise that the Nirvana Sect will not be defeated by difficulties. We will continue to look for resources and continue to grow our strength. Our goal is not only to restore Nanzhou, but also to let the entire continent see that the Nirvana Sect can not only overcome all difficulties, but also become a powerful force in Nanzhou!"

Despite all the difficulties, Ye Fan's determination and appeal still infected every disciple. Under his leadership, the disciples of Nirvana began to practice harder. Despite the lack of resources, they did not give up hope for the future.

Not long after, Ye Fan got the news from a friend in Zhongzhou that some neutral forces began to notice the potential of Nirvana Sect and decided to support it. Although the shortage of resources is still the biggest problem, the road of Nirvana Sect finally saw the light of day.

In the midst of wind and rain, Ye Fan's belief remains steadfast, and the Nirvana Sect's road to rebirth gradually changes from ideal to reality, moving towards the grand goal of reviving Nanzhou.

The Demon Emperor's voice was low and seductive, with an irresistible power: "Ye Fan, do you know? A truly powerful person never needs to worry about the 'right way' or the 'evil way'. Cultivation is to go against the will of heaven, and only the power that goes against the will of heaven can bring true strength. You already have endless potential, enough to shake the entire continent."

Ye Fan stood quietly beside the Demon Emperor, but his heart was in turmoil. The Demon Emperor's eyes flashed with a deep light, a power that could see through everything and control everything. Although his aura was cold, it gave Ye Fan an inexplicable comfort, as if every word he said could resonate in Ye Fan's heart.

"If you want to restore the glory of the sect and carve out a kingdom for yourself on this continent, you have to break free from the shackles." The Demon Emperor's tone was full of inducement. "You can launch attacks on other domains, seize more resources, and destroy those forces that want to oppress you. You don't need to consider morality at all. Cultivation is always the most important thing for you. You have come far enough and can't turn back."

Ye Fan frowned slightly and took a deep breath. This was not the first time someone had said this to him. In fact, many cultivators had told him that cultivation was about breaking through limits and surpassing everything.

The voice of the Demon Emperor continued to reach Ye Fan's ears: "You are not an ordinary cultivator. The way of the devil is against the will of heaven. You don't have to worry about those so-called rules and boundaries. What you need now is a stronger formation and power. This is not only for yourself, but also for the future of Nirvana Sect. If you want to unify Nanzhou, or even sweep across other regions, you will definitely need more means."

Ye Fan's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and the scene in front of him seemed to become blurred. He repeatedly pondered every word that the Demon Emperor said in his heart. Suddenly, he felt a huge temptation. The power of the Demon Emperor, his wisdom, and the formation he provided were all incomparable advantages. Through these, he was fully capable of pushing the Nirvana Sect to a new peak, not only reviving Nanzhou, but also moving towards a greater world.

Formation? This is indeed what Ye Fan has always lacked. Although he has mastered some basic formations and combat skills, he is still far behind the real strong. The formation mentioned by the Demon Emperor seems to be a more advanced and powerful existence, which can enhance cultivation, improve combat power, and even determine the outcome of the battle.

Ye Fan fell into deep thought. The Demon Emperor's proposal did not have any direct negative impact. It could even be said that this was a rare opportunity. If he could get the support of the Demon Emperor, he could strengthen himself and the sect through the formation, quickly make up for the current lack of resources, and improve combat power. However, the dangers hidden behind this could not be ignored.

"I know you are thinking." The Demon Emperor smiled softly, "You can choose to use these formations to attack other domains, obtain more resources, and break the existing balance. The power you possess is enough to destroy all obstacles in one fell swoop. The future of Nanzhou will be in your hands. You are already the master of this world. Remember, all the rules are just shackles that bind you."

Ye Fan looked at the Demon Emperor deeply, and after a moment, his eyes gradually became firm. The formation provided by the Demon Emperor was indeed the resource he needed at the moment, and attacking other domains and obtaining more resources was undoubtedly a huge opportunity. With Ye Fan's current talent and ability, if he could fully master these formations, his cultivation would break through the limit and reach an unprecedented height.

He nodded slightly and made a decision in his heart: "If this is the shortcut for me to reach the top, then I will take this path."