The Largest Evil Force in the Cangming Realm

Seeing so many people eager to join the Heavenly Demon Sect, some righteous individuals began cursing them, calling them cowards and traitors to the Cangming Realm.

But those who truly decided to join couldn’t care less about such insults.

Soon, the first Quasi-Emperor arrived to join the sect.

It was an elderly blind man on the verge of death, his body wracked with decay, as if he might collapse at any moment.

Some recognized him.

"It’s the Mysterious Heaven Elder! He’s still alive!"

"Who is the Mysterious Heaven Elder?"

"The Mysterious Heaven Elder is one of the rare rogue cultivators among Quasi-Emperors—unaffiliated with any sect or clan. Most Quasi-Emperors hail from supreme forces like the Ancient Imperial Clans or the Divine Court Immortal Sects. It’s exceedingly rare for a rogue cultivator to reach this level.

The Mysterious Heaven Elder is a representative figure among them. His fame doesn’t stem from his strength but from the sheer scarcity of rogue Quasi-Emperors."

Trembling, the Mysterious Heaven Elder approached Gu Qingfeng and bowed respectfully. "Sect Master Gu, might this old man be permitted to join your esteemed sect?"

Gu Qingfeng looked him up and down. "You’re old, yes, but your strength is passable. Swear your oath."

The Mysterious Heaven Elder didn’t hesitate. He knew all too well the helplessness of rogue cultivators—even if one miraculously became a Quasi-Emperor, their foundation couldn’t compare to those from the Divine Court Immortal Sects. With little time left to live, joining the Heavenly Demon Sect was his only hope for survival.

As for being scorned by thousands?

If he could truly attain immortality, let them curse all they wanted. They might curse for a hundred years, a thousand—but could they curse for ten thousand? Once they died, the curses would end.

And if he failed to gain immortality? Then he wouldn’t care either—dead men don’t fear insults.

The Mysterious Heaven Elder began his oath, pledging eternal loyalty to the Heavenly Demon Sect, vowing never to betray it.

Once the oath was sealed, Gu Qingfeng smiled in satisfaction and pointed a finger at him. A streak of light shot into the elder’s body.

Instantly, the frail, trembling old man straightened his hunched back, his vitality surging. Though he still appeared aged, his spirit seemed to have regained years of youth—like withered wood touched by spring.

The Mysterious Heaven Elder stared at Gu Qingfeng in shock, unable to believe the transformation.

Gu Qingfeng spoke indifferently, "Since you were the first Quasi-Emperor to join, this Sect Master has granted you a sliver of lifespan. If you distinguish yourself in the future, you’ll be the first allowed into the Heavenly Demon Realm to be reborn as a Heavenly Demon."

Overcome with emotion, the elder trembled. "This subordinate thanks the Sect Master for your grace! From this day forth, I shall serve the Heavenly Demon Sect with every drop of my blood!"

Gu Qingfeng was pleased with his attitude. It was worth expending the unclaimed lifespan he had harvested from the Life-Stealing Heavenly Demon.

Of course, a Quasi-Emperor’s life essence was too potent—even all the remaining lifespan he had could only extend the elder’s life by less than a year.

But it didn’t matter. The gesture was for show, a display for the other Quasi-Emperors. Even if they later discovered the deception after swearing loyalty, what could they do?

Deceiving them was just part of the game.

That said, not everything Gu Qingfeng said was a lie. At least one promise was true: joining the Heavenly Demon Sect would protect them from Heavenly Demon attacks.

Because all the harm inflicted by Heavenly Demons was reserved for him alone—he would never share it with others.

With the Mysterious Heaven Elder’s transformation as proof, weaker Quasi-Emperors could no longer resist. They rushed to pledge allegiance, hoping to leave a good impression on Gu Qingfeng and secure an early ascension to the Heavenly Demon Realm.

"Sect Master Gu! I wish to join the Heavenly Demon Sect!"

"Me too!"

"And me!"

Three more Quasi-Emperors stepped forward—some demons, some humans. Gu Qingfeng accepted them all.

More continued to join, but he grew tired of recruitment and delegated the task to the Mysterious Heaven Elder.

Meanwhile, he led his newly acquired Quasi-Emperors to surround the Fallen Feather Clan’s female Quasi-Emperor and her allies.

Watching the panic in her eyes, Gu Qingfeng’s cruelty and delight surged.

"Kekeke... Beautiful one, how do you like this Sect Master’s art of persuasion? Does it meet your standards?"

The female Quasi-Emperor stared at him in terror, as if facing a devil leading her into damnation.

Her eyes flickered with conflict before she forced a flattering smile.

"Sect Master... might I also join your esteemed sect?"

"Kekeke..." Gu Qingfeng threw his head back in laughter. "Of course... not!"

Her face darkened instantly.

"The Heavenly Demon Sect doesn’t accept just anyone. If you wish to join, you must first pass this Sect Master’s test."

"What test?"

"We’ll discuss that tonight. As for you three—do you choose death, or joining the sect?"

The two Kirin Clan Quasi-Emperors and the male Fallen Feather Quasi-Emperor wore grim expressions.

Gu Qingfeng had little patience for men.

"Attack!"

His newly recruited Quasi-Emperors—along with his mount, Qilin Child—lunged at the trio.

Even the female Quasi-Emperor acted without prompting, betraying her own allies.

"Sister, you—!"

"Elder brother, why hesitate? Joining the Heavenly Demon Sect is the only path forward now!"

"...Fine."

The battle quickly devolved into a one-sided beatdown against the two Kirin Clan Quasi-Emperors.

The poor Kirin cultivators were seething with frustration. They had been summoned by the Fallen Feather Clan, only for their own prince to defect—and now even the Fallen Feather pair had turned against them.

"Were we called here just to get ganged up on?!"

In the end, the Kirin Clan Quasi-Emperors also joined the sect.

They weren’t fools. Refusal meant suffering Qilin Child’s fate—overwhelmed by demonic corruption, reduced to mindless puppets.

By joining willingly, they’d at least retain their sanity, even if bound by oaths.

Just like that, all of Gu Qingfeng’s enemies became his followers.

Though many Quasi-Emperors remained hidden in the shadows, none dared oppose him openly. These were the proud and powerful, unwilling to submit, still clinging to their dreams of the Emperor’s Path.

In the end, Gu Qingfeng counted eight Quasi-Emperors who had joined his sect.

While they couldn’t act freely—forced to seal themselves to prolong their lives—their influence extended far beyond their personal power.

The Fallen Feather Clan, the Kirin Clan, the Mysterious Heaven Sect...

Combined, these forces elevated Gu Qingfeng’s faction to terrifying heights.

How terrifying?

Without exaggeration, the Heavenly Demon Sect—founded just a day ago—had already become the greatest evil force in the Cangming Realm, surpassing even the Divine Court Immortal Sects.

And Gu Qingfeng was certain: as the sect’s influence grew, more would flock to its banner, until it snowballed into an unstoppable tide sweeping across the entire Cangming Realm.

He even mischievously wondered—if the Three Demon Oaths of Heart, Life, and Vow were to arrive and see that the entire Cangming Realm was filled with their own people, with everyone cheering and lining the streets to welcome them, wouldn’t that be quite the delightful surprise?

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