NOVEL NEXT Chapter 52: Yuan Meng's New Path with the Feng Family
Under the immense power, the Sect Master of the Essence Refining Sect was completely powerless, like a mortal facing a natural disaster. He didn't even have time to scream before he was annihilated, body and soul, into nothingness.
In the place where the Essence Refining Sect once stood, a massive crater, several hundred meters deep, remained. The pit stretched for miles, and just looking at it was enough to instill shock.
Nearly all the strong cultivators of the Essence Refining Sect were wiped out in this single strike.
Seeing this scene, Yuan Meng was left speechless, utterly stunned.
This… is the power of a Level 8 cultivator?
She had thought the most powerful cultivators were at the Level 6 , but compared to Feng Yuan, they were worlds apart, like heaven and earth.
Before, she believed Level 6 cultivators were strong, but witnessing Feng Yuan's strength today completely shattered her previous understanding.
On the other side, Feng Yuan remained calm and indifferent, as if what he had just done was nothing out of the ordinary.
After finishing this task, Feng Yuan took Yuan Meng to Wangyun Mountain, handed her over to Feng He , and then left.
Of course, someone like Yuan Meng couldn't be treated as an ordinary servant; she was meant to serve the main family line. Though she joined the Feng family as a servant, her status would not be low.
After witnessing Feng Yuan's strength, Yuan Meng was more than happy to join the Feng family. After Feng He registered her identity and assigned her living quarters, she was officially part of the family.
In a small house on the mountainside, Yuan Meng couldn't help but whisper, "Master, are you still there?"
Since Feng Yuan's appearance, her master had been silent.
After a long pause, a wisp of green smoke floated out from Yuan Meng's ring, eventually forming the figure of a woman.
She wore a green dress, with a face as beautiful as a goddess and a figure so perfect it seemed like a work of art.
An Qinglian looked at Wangyun Mountain with a complicated expression. "That one probably knows I'm here, and there's no need to hide."
Her voice carried a tone of respect and reverence, which surprised Yuan Meng.
"Master, 'that one'? What do you mean?"
She knew that her master had once been a Level 10 expert, so what kind of figure could make even her master show such respect?
Could Feng Yuan be more than just a Level 8 cultivator?
An Qinglian was silent for a moment, recalling the immense Level 10 aura emanating from Feng Yuan. After taking a deep breath, she said, "It's Feng Yuan, the young master of the Feng family."
"There's no problem with you joining the Feng family. With someone like Feng Yuan protecting the family, they will undoubtedly become one of the strongest forces in the Heaven of the Unknown Realm."
Though she had only had brief contact, An Qinglian had already determined that Feng Yuan's cultivation far exceeded hers at her peak.
At the very least, he was at the level of a Ancient Saint !
A cultivator of that level would be a monumental figure, capable of guarding a sacred land.
Yuan Meng couldn't help but ask, "Who exactly is he?"
An Qinglian shook her head, indicating that she didn't know. But she explained, "I'm not entirely sure, but this Feng Yuan is definitely more powerful than I ever was, even at my peak."
"What!"
Yuan Meng was stunned, her eyes wide with shock.
The Feng family had a level 10 expert?
In the next moment, excitement spread across her face. Joining a force with such a powerful figure was an unparalleled opportunity for her.
A level 10!
Yuan Meng couldn't help but swallow hard. Everyone in the outside world thought Feng Yuan was just a level 8 cultivator, but who would have guessed he was actually at the level 10-stage ?
An Qinglian's expression became serious. "Meng'er, you must never spread this information without Feng Yuan's permission. The consequences could be dire."
She understood that someone of Feng Yuan's caliber must have his reasons for keeping things secret. If Yuan Meng accidentally leaked this, it could bring disaster upon her.
Yuan Meng was immediately alert. "Don't worry, Master. I won't tell anyone."
To be extra cautious, she even cast a silence spell on herself to prevent accidentally revealing anything.
After her initial excitement faded, Yuan Meng calmed down. She gazed into the distance, enjoying the open view from her spot on the mountainside.
Feeling the breeze on her face, Yuan Meng sighed deeply.
Even though the Essence Refining Sect had been destroyed, she felt no happiness only a heavy heart.
What good was it to destroy the Essence Refining Sect? Her sisters and her family would never return.
An Qinglian gently patted her shoulder and said softly, "Child, you're the last of the Yuan family. You must live well, for their sake. Only then will they rest in peace."
Yuan Meng nodded. "I understand, Master."
Her heart wasn't weak; she just couldn't help feeling sorrowful.
Soon, Yuan Meng steeled herself and said with determination, "Now that the Feng family has such a powerful figure, I'll be able to rebuild your body even faster, Master. Besides, you said there were still people chasing you. With Feng Yuan's protection, they won't dare bother you anymore, right?"
An Qinglian smiled and nodded. "Indeed. Among those hunting me, none could rival a Ancient Saint They won't dare come after me."
"Ancient Saint ?"
Yuan Meng was full of questions, having never heard of such a term.
An Qinglian shook her head. "You'll understand once you grow stronger. For now, your priority is awakening your Void Clarity Sacred Body."
Yuan Meng nodded eagerly. "Yes, I'll follow your guidance, Master."
Low murmurs continued to fill the room.
Meanwhile, at the former location of the Essence Refining Sect, countless powerful cultivators cautiously approached to investigate.
When they discovered that the entire sect had been reduced to a crater, shock spread through them all.
"The Essence Refining Sect is gone. Who did this?"
"They were a Level 7 force! Could it have been the old Emperor?"
"That's impossible. The old Emperor has been in seclusion, preparing to break through to level 8 . And since this is so close to Wangyun Mountain, I'd say there's a high chance it was the Feng family."
"I agree. We all felt that powerful aura just now. It's far stronger than the old Emperor's."
"The Essence Refining Sect dared to provoke the Feng family. They were asking for death."
Clearly, everyone believed that Feng Yuan was responsible for the destruction of the Essence Refining Sect.
Despite the sect's immense power and its Level 7 Sect Master, only the imperial family had previously been capable of destroying them.
Yet the imperial family had never taken action.
Now, with the Feng family stepping in, countless people cheered at the downfall of the demonic sect.
The Feng family's reputation soared, becoming the most sought-after force in the Jinghong Empire. Countless young talents even volunteered to join the Feng family.
Of course, Feng Qingtian only selected a few high-quality individuals, rejecting most others.
The Feng family valued loyalty and reliability over those looking to ride their coattails.