Chapter 00240: Han Weicheng's Will to Survive
# Han Weicheng's Will to Survive
Chapter 240
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 240: Han Weicheng's Will to Survive
What should they do if Ding Huan came?
Just as Han Weicheng's mind was still unsettled, he was horrified to discover that Ding Huan had indeed returned once again.
His guess was not wrong.
Ding Huan had truly come to find an excuse to annihilate the Heavenly Artifact Sect.
Cold sweat poured down Han Weicheng's back in an instant.
"Sect Master Ding..."
In just a few short minutes, Han Weicheng's mindset had undergone a qualitative change.
Ding Huan also found it a bit strange.
This fellow seemed to have changed quite suddenly.
*Slap!* Ding Huan clapped a hand on Han Weicheng's shoulder.
Han Weicheng was so frightened that his soul nearly flew out of his body.
"Han Weicheng, I need you to do me a favor," Ding Huan's words made Han Weicheng even more uneasy.
He suspected this was Ding Huan's excuse.
If he said he couldn't do it, Ding Huan would seize the opportunity to act and kill him on the spot.
Killing him would naturally be the first step, followed by annihilating the Heavenly Artifact Sect, just as he had done with the Twin Soul Sect.
At this moment, Han Weicheng had no doubt that Ding Huan could kill him.
What had Ding Huan just done? He had wiped out the Twin Soul Sect.
The Twin Soul Sect had been so arrogant and high-profile in their attempt to destroy the Blue Star Sect.
But now, where was the Twin Soul Sect? Meanwhile, the Blue Star Sect's sect master was casually strolling around outside.
"Sect Master Ding, please give your orders. If I can help, I will certainly do so."
Han Weicheng forced a smile, no longer daring to think that Ding Huan was on a different level than him, nor that Ding Huan would be easier to talk to just because they were acquainted.
"Good. I need two pieces of Severing Stone and two sections of Spatial Wood..."
Ding Huan had originally wanted Void Sand as well, but he figured the Heavenly Artifact Sect probably didn't have that.
Besides, the teleportation array he was setting up only needed to transport him from the Blue Star Sect to the Hidden Sword Mountain.
Severing Stone would be enough.
Adding Spatial Wood would make it even more stable.
As for Void Sand, even if they had it, he wouldn't be willing to use it.
"Yes, yes, we have it. Please wait here for a moment, and I'll go find it for you. Manager Zhan, quickly take Sect Master Ding to the VIP room to rest. Make sure he is well taken care of. I'll be back soon."
Han Weicheng practically blurted this out in one breath.
Ding Huan was momentarily stunned, then satisfied, he patted Han Weicheng's shoulder again.
"I always thought you were no good, but it turns out you're not a good person, but you sure know how to do business. Alright, I won't shortchange you on spirit stones later. Hurry up and go."
"Yes, yes..."
Han Weicheng's heart was in his throat, but thankfully, Ding Huan had only patted him and didn't seem intent on teaching him a lesson.
"Sect Master Ding, this way please."
As soon as Han Weicheng left, Manager Zhan quickly gestured for Ding Huan to follow him to rest.
While Ding Huan was sipping spirit tea and resting in the Heavenly Artifact Pavilion, news of him single-handedly annihilating the Twin Soul Sect with his spear had already spread like wildfire throughout the cultivation world.
Among the most terrified sects was the Moonlight Sect.
The Moonlight Sect, which had been embroiled in a struggle for the position of sect master, seemed to snap back to reality in an instant.
Previously, the Twin Soul Sect and the Moonlight Sect had joined forces to destroy the Purple Mist Valley, but the Purple Mist Valley had transformed into the Blue Star Sect.
Then they had joined forces to destroy the Blue Star Sect.
Well, now the Blue Star Sect hadn't been destroyed, but the sect masters of both major sects had been wiped out first.
For the Moonlight Sect and the Twin Soul Sect, this matter absolutely could not be left at that.
So, as soon as their sect master was decided, whoever succeeded as the next sect master, their first task would be to avenge the old sect master and destroy the Blue Star Sect.
But before they could even choose a new sect master, the Blue Star Sect had taken the initiative and wiped out the Twin Soul Sect first.
It didn't take a genius to figure out that the next target would be the Moonlight Sect.
The Twin Soul Sect's strength wasn't much weaker than the Moonlight Sect's.
If they could annihilate the Twin Soul Sect, destroying the Moonlight Sect would be a piece of cake.
The entire Moonlight Sect was in a panic, like ants on a hot pan, all wondering what they would do if Ding Huan came.
At this moment, Elder Gu Youchang, who had gone to the Ascension Realm, returned.
Elder Gu Youchang had brought back a True God Realm expert from the Desolate God Sect, saying they needed to retrieve something.
The arrival of this True God Realm expert from the Desolate God Sect eased the worries of the Moonlight Sect's guardian elders.
With a True God Realm expert present, even if Ding Huan had three heads and six arms, he wouldn't be able to do anything to the Moonlight Sect, right?
Now the only concern was whether this True God Realm expert would take action against Ding Huan.
They believed that with enough benefits, the expert would surely act.
Meanwhile, when the Beast Taming Sect's sect master, Hong Tiao, heard that the Twin Soul Sect had been annihilated, cold sweat poured down his back.
"Tiao, I almost got our sect destroyed. You were right."
Hong Tiao's dao companion, Xing Yue, was equally terrified upon hearing the news.
Compared to the Twin Soul Sect, the Beast Taming Sect was even weaker.
Now that Ding Huan had effortlessly annihilated the Twin Soul Sect, destroying the Beast Taming Sect would be as easy as turning a corner.
Hong Tiao sighed, "When he dared to nail Yi Wandao and Qin Yanxiao outside the sect, I knew this wasn't someone our Beast Taming Sect could afford to provoke. Sure enough, he's now wiped out the Twin Soul Sect."
"Looks like the cultivation world will soon have another super sect," Xing Yue sighed.
Hong Tiao shook his head:
"That's unlikely. We can't afford to provoke the Blue Star Sect, but that Ding Huan is so arrogant, I doubt he'll last long. They'll probably be wiped out by another sect soon. We just need to keep our mouths shut and not get involved in anything."
"Which sects in the cultivation world could destroy the Blue Star Sect?" Xing Yue asked, puzzled.
Hong Tiao didn't answer, just pointed upwards.
Xing Yue immediately understood—Tiao was referring to the Ascension Realm.
Experts from there would come down to destroy the Blue Star Sect.
...
At the Heavenly Artifact Sect's Divine Artifact Peak.
The peak master was Bu Tangtang, the number one artifact refiner in the Heavenly Artifact Sect.
Although his cultivation was only at the True Core Realm, he had a dream—to one day forge a divine artifact.
Thus, he named his residence the Divine Artifact Peak.
All the best materials in the Heavenly Artifact Sect were first picked by Bu Tangtang, and only the leftovers were given to others.
Within the Heavenly Artifact Sect, Bu Tangtang ranked third in terms of status.
Sect Master Tie Jinyi, First Elder Chen Kuang, and then Bu Tangtang.
The person Han Weicheng was looking for was Bu Tangtang.
After stabilizing Ding Huan, he immediately teleported back to the sect and headed straight for Divine Artifact Peak.
Han Weicheng's cultivation wasn't high, but his status within the Heavenly Artifact Sect ranked in the top five.
After returning safely from the mortal world, it was as if he had hit the jackpot, his status skyrocketing.
From a mere deacon responsible for recruiting disciples, he had become the Heavenly Artifact Sect's external affairs elder, controlling not only the sect's major transactions but also the Heavenly Artifact Pavilion.
The Heavenly Artifact Pavilion was the sect's largest commercial building, and the best artifacts of the Heavenly Artifact Sect were mostly sold there.
This showed just how much power Han Weicheng wielded.
Thus, when Han Weicheng came looking for Bu Tangtang, there was almost no obstruction, and he arrived at Divine Artifact Peak in no time.
The reason Han Weicheng sought out Bu Tangtang was that he knew Bu Tangtang possessed Severing Stones, and not just one.
The last time someone came to the Heavenly Artifact Sect to trade artifacts, they had brought Severing Stones.
He had personally seen the sect master give the stones to Bu Tangtang.
"Elder Han, what brings you here?" Bu Tangtang was somewhat surprised to see Han Weicheng seeking him out.
Han Weicheng hurriedly said:
"Elder Bu, quickly give me five Severing Stones and ten sections of Spatial Wood. This concerns the survival of our sect."
Han Weicheng knew very well that once something was in Bu Tangtang's possession, it was nearly impossible to get it back.
Thus, he had to frame this as a matter of the sect's survival.
"What's going on?" Bu Tangtang was also startled.
Was the sect really going to be destroyed if he didn't hand over these materials?
Han Weicheng urgently cried out:
"Hurry! The Twin Soul Sect was annihilated because they didn't hand over Severing Stones and Spatial Wood."
"What?"
Bu Tangtang was truly frightened.
It had to be said, Han Weicheng still had some tricks up his sleeve.
If he had said Ding Huan was threatening him, Bu Tangtang would have completely ignored him.
"It's true. You can ask later, but I'm afraid if we delay any longer, our sect will be gone."
Sweat was pouring down Han Weicheng's forehead.
Sensing that Han Weicheng was genuinely panicked, Bu Tangtang didn't dare to delay.
He quickly took out three Severing Stones and four sections of Spatial Wood, saying:
"This is all I have, but these are materials for setting up a teleportation array. Did the other party not ask for Void Sand?"
Han Weicheng slapped his forehead:
"I was so anxious about the sect's survival that I completely forgot about the Void Sand. Quick, quick, bring out the Void Sand..."
Han Weicheng didn't care one bit about the importance of these materials.
All he cared about was getting Ding Huan, this great deity, out of here as quickly as possible.
He absolutely could not afford to offend Ding Huan.
Those who had offended Ding Huan before seemed to have all died.
Whether the Heavenly Artifact Sect would be annihilated or not, Han Weicheng couldn't care less.
But when it came to his own life, he had to care.
Now that he was offering more than Ding Huan had asked for, Ding Huan probably wouldn't kill him, right?
Based on his understanding of Ding Huan along the way, if he handled this sincerely, his life should be safe.
Bu Tangtang was still in a daze.
He subconsciously took out a piece of Void Sand:
"This is a top-tier material for setting up teleportation arrays and refining artifacts. I've been collecting for years and only have this one piece..."
Before Bu Tangtang could finish, Han Weicheng had already grabbed the materials and rushed out:
"Elder Bu, if the sect survives, you will have played a major role. I will definitely put in a good word for you..."
Watching Han Weicheng disappear, Bu Tangtang felt that something was off.
Then he felt a pang of regret.
These materials were the result of years of hard work and accumulation.
He had been reluctant to use them himself, and now Han Weicheng had taken them all in one go.
Something wasn't right.
Who would annihilate a sect just because they didn't hand over materials?
No, he had to get to the bottom of this.
He couldn't let Han Weicheng trick him.
If Han Weicheng dared to deceive him out of his materials, he wouldn't feel at ease until he had skinned Han Weicheng alive.
Just as Bu Tangtang was about to rush out to find Han Weicheng, his communication bead lit up.
Opening it, he heard Sect Master Tie Jinyi's voice:
"All elders and above of the Heavenly Artifact Sect, report to the Heavenly Artifact Peak immediately. There is a major matter to discuss."
Bu Tangtang's heart tightened.
It seemed Han Weicheng had been telling the truth.
The sect really was facing a life-and-death situation.
...
Ding Huan, who had been sipping spirit tea, hadn't expected that in less than the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Han Weicheng would come rushing back in.
"Sect Master Ding, sorry to keep you waiting."
Han Weicheng entered with a wide smile.
(End of Chapter)