Feng Yuan's Intervention

Feng Hue was stunned at first upon hearing the voice, then her face lit up with excitement and relief.

"Fifth Brother , is that you?"She turned toward the direction of the voice and saw a gentle-looking young man standing there, exuding an aura of warmth, like a big brother. Just looking at him gave her a feeling of peace and comfort.

Seeing him, Feng Qianqian also cried out excitedly, "Fifth Brother !"

Everyone in the Feng family now knew that Feng Yuan had unmatched strength. Since he was here, the Essence Refining Sect would no longer pose any threat.

Tears filled their eyes, unsure if it was from fear or relief.

Wang Jin looked at the sudden appearance of Feng Yuan with a solemn gaze. In the next moment, his aura erupted, like an enraged lion, as he charged at Feng Yuan.

Even though Feng Yuan didn't release any aura, Wang Jin felt an overwhelming pressure. Facing such an opponent, he could either give it his all to kill him or attempt to flee.

However, outside was QingFeng, so escaping wasn't an option. His only choice was to take the risk and attack Feng Yuan.

Feng Yuan glanced at him with calm, indifferent eyes. "Ant," he said, his voice carrying an overwhelming authority.

"Boom!"

Wang Jin was immediately pressed to the ground as if a mountain had landed on him. His bones cracked under the immense pressure, making horrifying grinding sounds.

"You…"

Wang Jin struggled to lift his head, terror filling his eyes.

"Who are you?"

The suffocating pressure left him in despair. Not even in front of the Essence Refining Sect's Level 7 Sect Master had he felt such power.

At that moment, Wang Jin realized who this must be. Feng Hue had already said they were from the Feng family, so the man standing before him could only be one person:

Feng Yuan… a Level 8 cultivator!

Fear gripped his heart, but the overwhelming pressure made it impossible for him to even beg for mercy.

With clenched teeth, Wang Jin cursed Lu Yin inwardly. Why did he have to mess with the Feng family?

Seeing the situation, Lu Yin was equally terrified. In desperation, he prepared to use Feng Hue and Feng Qianqian as hostages. However, the moment he moved toward them, his body twisted uncontrollably. A wave of intense pain surged through him as his limbs coiled around his torso like a pretzel, leaving him lifeless.

His eyes widened, reflecting the excruciating pain he endured before death. The other two members of the Essence Refining Sect met similar fates, their deaths silent yet gruesome.

On the other side, Wang Jin could no longer withstand the crushing pressure and was flattened into a bloody pulp.

The difference in power was too vast completely different levels. Feng Yuan hadn't even used a fraction of his strength, yet dispatching a Level 5 Peak cultivator was effortless.

"All clear now," Feng Yuan said as he looked toward Feng Hue and Feng Qianqian with a gentle tone. "Next time, carry your family token. It has an array that can save your life in critical moments and notify the Feng family."

But at that moment, neither of them cared about the token. Tears streaming down their faces, they rushed toward him and embraced him tightly.

"Fifth Brother !"

Although they had been trying to hold back their tears, seeing Feng Yuan caused their pent-up emotions to overflow.

Feng Yuan gently patted their heads and said softly, "It's okay now. With me here, no one in this world can hurt you."

After a moment, they calmed down. Feng Yuan checked on them and then turned his gaze toward Yuan Meng.

Feeling his eyes on her, Yuan Meng felt a chill run down her spine. She quickly bowed. "Greetings, Senior."

Feng Yuan glanced at Yuan Meng, then at the ring on her finger.

An old master in the ring? No, judging from the aura, it seemed like a woman, not an old man.

There was even a faint trace of level 10 power, but the aura was weak. At her peak, she was probably just a level 10.

Feng Yuan withdrew his gaze and said calmly, "Would you be willing to serve the Feng family?"

For the Feng family to grow in the future, they needed strong followers. Both Yuan Meng and the level 10 in her ring could be valuable assets to the family.

Yuan Meng was taken aback.

The Feng family!

The person before her was from the Feng family, and given his immense power and youth, he had to be the level 8 cultivator, Feng Yuan!

But soon, Yuan Meng's face showed hesitation. Joining the Feng family would mean relying on someone else's protection, and she still had her vengeance to fulfill. Could she avenge her family if she joined the Feng family?

Cautiously, Yuan Meng said, "Senior, I still have a great enemy to defeat, and I'm afraid…"

She wanted to refuse but feared angering Feng Yuan by saying it directly.

"Your enemy… you mean the Essence Refining Sect, correct?" Feng Yuan asked, his voice calm. "That sect will cease to exist today, so you don't need to worry."

There was no way he would let the Essence Refining Sect go. Once this was dealt with, he would eliminate them.

Yuan Meng was shocked, her face lighting up with joy. "Senior, are you serious?!"

She realized she had misspoken. Someone as powerful as Feng Yuan had no reason to lie to her, a Half-layer level 5 cultivator.

Immediately, she said, "Senior, if you truly destroy the Essence Refining Sect, I will dedicate myself to the Feng family and serve with all my heart."

Feng Yuan nodded, then smiled warmly at Feng Hue and Feng Qianqian. "I'll be going now. Be more careful next time."

They both nodded firmly, having realized how dangerous the world truly was.

In the next instant, Feng Yuan disappeared, taking Yuan Meng with him. His speed was so great that Yuan Meng couldn't even comprehend what was happening, her vision blurred by the dizzying pace.

A few moments later, her vision cleared, and she found herself before an enormous sect.

At the entrance hung a large sign, inscribed with three grand characters: Essence Refining Sect!

Though it was a demonic sect, the Essence Refining Sect held significant power within the Jinghong Empire and was tolerated by the imperial family as long as it didn't go too far.

Seeing the sect, Yuan Meng's eyes filled with hatred.

"Essence Refining Sect!" she hissed through gritted teeth.

This sect had destroyed her family, forcing her into a life of wandering and isolation. If it hadn't been for them, she would still be a carefree young lady, surrounded by her parents and sisters.

Feng Yuan looked down at the sect, releasing a powerful wave of energy. The sheer force felt like an ancient beast awakening, instilling fear in all who sensed it.

He raised his hand and pointed toward the sect below.

With that one motion, the sky fractured, and the earth trembled as cracks spread through the void.

"Who dares intrude upon our sect?!"

A terrified voice echoed from within the Essence Refining Sect.

In the next moment, a figure shot out from the sect, panic etched on his face.

It was the Sect Master.

Before he could react, a massive force descended upon him. The explosion that followed reverberated across the Jinghong Empire, drawing the attention of every cultivator above the level 7 .

Countless eyes turned toward the source of the energy, filled with fear and confusion.

What terrifying power!

Who was responsible for this?