novellaaa Chapter 126 Heavenly Wind Pavilion
Chapter 126 Heavenly Wind Pavilion
Chapter 126 Heavenly Wind Pavilion
Qing Shi City, this city covers only a few hundred miles and can be described as inconspicuous in the entire Qinghuang Ancient Plain.
Within this city, the most powerful force is a sect called the Azure Stone Sect.
Sect Master Shi Yan, with the strength of the early stage of the Tongtian Realm, is not ranked among the many forces in the Qinghuang Ancient Plains and is a completely marginal figure.
At this moment, in the central hall of Qing Shi City, Shi Yan was discussing matters with several elders when he suddenly heard a commotion outside the hall.
"Sect Master, something terrible has happened!"
A young man rushed into the hall in a panic, his face pale.
"What's the matter?"
Shi Yan frowned and put down his teacup.
"Some...some powerful individuals have injured our people and broken in!"
The young man's voice trembled as he pointed outside the hall.
The next moment, a powerful spiritual pressure swept in from outside the hall, causing the entire hall to tremble slightly.
Shi Yan's expression changed drastically, and he flashed out of the hall.
Two figures could be seen standing in mid-air.
The leader was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and surging spiritual energy around him, possessing the strength of the late stage of the Tongtian Realm.
Behind him was a young man in orange, whose strength was much weaker, only at the late stage of the Transformation Realm.
The two were none other than Wang Fu and his nephew Wang Chen.
"Late stage of the Heavenly Realm!"
Shi Yan's pupils contracted, and a sense of unease arose in his heart.
"Such strength, while not top-tier in the Azure Wasteland, is certainly not something unknown. Why would he come to their small Azure Stone City?" "I am Shi Yan, Sect Master of the Azure Stone Sect. May I ask what brings you here?"
Shi Yan suppressed his shock and tried his best to remain calm.
In the desolate Qinghuang Plains, strength reigns supreme. The person before him was far stronger than him, leaving him no choice but to be careful.
"From this day forward, the Qing Shi Sect will be incorporated into the Tian Feng Pavilion. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without exception."
Wang Fu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping lightly over the crowd below Shiyan Peak, his voice low and resolute.
This is the first task the young master has given him. If he can't even do this small thing well, how can he face the young master?
These words immediately caused an uproar throughout the Qing Shi Sect.
"What? Tianfeng Pavilion?"
"Never even heard of it!"
"Why should I?!"
Several elders of the Qing Shi Sect turned pale and spoke up one after another.
Shi Yan's face darkened, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes, but he forced himself to suppress it.
"Your actions are far too domineering."
Wang Fu sneered, his spiritual power surging within him, the oppressive spiritual power permeating the surrounding world undiminished.
"The law of the jungle prevails. You should know this rule of the Qinghuang Ancient Plain better than I do. Besides, joining the Tianfeng Pavilion is an honor for you."
"Those who understand the times are wise. Submit to Tianfeng Pavilion and you will be safe; otherwise..."
As he spoke, Wang Fu raised his hand and waved it, sending out a streak of spiritual energy that crashed onto the plaza in front of the palace.
boom!
Rocks flew everywhere, dust rose, and a deep pit several meters in size suddenly appeared.
The faces of the Qing Shi Sect members turned pale, and the elders fell silent in fear.
With his late-stage Tongtian Realm strength, no one in Qing Shi City could stop him.
"Within the Hundred Battles Domain, strength reigns supreme. Your Heavenly Wind Pavilion's desire to swallow our Azure Stone Sect is certainly feasible—"
"However, we'll have to ask the Broken Gold Society for their approval. It's useless if we agree alone."
Shi Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the fear in his heart, and spoke in a deep voice.
Although the Qing Shi Sect is small, it is not without a foundation in the Qinghuang Ancient Plain. They pay tribute to the Duan Jin Society every year.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to maintain peace in Qing Shi City for so long.
Upon hearing this, Wang Fu frowned slightly.
He knew something about the Broken Gold Society. It was a powerful force within tens of thousands of miles of Qing Shi City. Its leader was a supreme expert, and forces like the Qing Shi Sect depended on it for survival.
However, since the young master sent him to subdue the Qing Shi Sect, he must have had a plan in mind.
"You don't need to worry about that. Since my master sent me to subdue your Qing Shi Sect, then the Duan Jin Society is naturally no problem."
As he spoke, Wang Fu slowly clenched his fists, and a fierce aura swept out from his body.
"Now, I'll ask you one more time: submit, or not?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Yan's expression shifted between light and dark. After a long silence, he finally let out a long sigh.
"Shiyan is willing to lead the Qingshi Sect to submit to Tianfeng Pavilion."
The Azure Stone Sect is his life's work. Although it may not seem like much in the vast Azure Wasteland, it is his foundation. Now, he has submitted to the unheard-of Heavenly Wind Pavilion. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing is unknown.
However, he didn't have much of a choice now. He knew very well what the outcome would be if someone in the late stage of the Tongtian Realm forced their way into his life.
Based on what this person just said, it seems that there is a powerful figure behind him.
Seeing that even their own sect leader had bowed his head, the rest of the crowd also knelt down, no longer having any intention of resisting.
"We are willing to submit to Tianfeng Pavilion!"
Wang Fu nodded slightly, feeling inexplicably relieved.
Although Shi Yan and the others were not very willing at the moment, he believed that they would change their attitude once the young master appeared.
A supreme expert is no ordinary person; in this chaotic Qinghuang Ancient Plain, they are enough to dominate a region.
As for the trouble with the Broken Gold Society, he simply reported it to them truthfully.
"May I ask, sir, what should be done with us from now on—"
Seeing that Wang Fu remained silent, Shi Yan glanced over and asked.
Whether it's the Azure Stone Sect or the Heavenly Wind Pavilion, what these people want is a place to settle down. Now that the Azure Stone Sect can speak, how everything in the city is arranged for the Azure Stone Sect is no longer up to them.
"The young master will arrive shortly. Gather those at the Three Realms level or above and wait for him!"
Shi Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he dared not ask any more questions. He immediately gave the order to summon all those in the Qing Shi Sect who were at least at the Three-Day Realm to line up and wait in the main hall below.
In a short while, more than twenty figures gathered in the main hall.
These people varied in strength, with the strongest being Shi Yan, the former sect master of the Qing Shi Sect. Most of the others were at the Fusion Heaven Realm, and there were only seven at the Transformation Heaven Realm.
On one side of the hall, Wang Fu glanced at the gathered people and shook his head slightly.
The Qing Shi Sect occupies a city and is nominally a powerful force, but its foundation is so shallow that it is hardly worth mentioning.
Such strength would be commonplace even in their Jade Origin Continent, but in the Azure Wasteland of the Hundred Battles Domain, it's utterly insignificant.
Time slips away, bit by bit.
As everyone waited, a black figure drifted down from the sky and landed in front of the main hall of the Qing Shi Sect.
The newcomer was dressed in black, with a handsome face, a calm demeanor, and an understated aura, appearing just like an ordinary person.
However, the moment that figure appeared, everyone present felt an invisible spiritual pressure descend upon them, causing their very souls to tremble slightly.
Shi Yan's pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart pounded wildly.
"To—the supreme powerhouse!"
Shi Yan's voice trembled, his face filled with disbelief.
How could such a powerful figure take a liking to a small sect like the Azure Stone Sect? Could it be that they've really hit the jackpot today?
The others also changed their expressions drastically, falling silent as if they were cicadas in winter, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Below the supreme ruler, all are but ants.
Such powerful beings could annihilate them with a single thought.
"Lord Pavilion Master!"
Wang Fu and Wang Chen bowed respectfully.
With the initial formation of the Tianfeng Pavilion's power, the way Wang Fu and his nephew addressed Ye Feng changed again, showing a clear distinction between their statuses.
Ye Feng nodded slightly to the uncle and nephew, then his gaze swept over the group of figures in the hall, finally landing on Shi Yan, who was at the head of the group on the left.
"You're the former sect leader of the Azure Stone Sect?"
Shi Yan trembled and immediately knelt down.
"It is I, Your Majesty!"
Ye Feng waved his hand and said calmly, "Get up."
Only then did Shi Yan dare to stand up, head bowed, not daring to meet Ye Feng's gaze.
"My name is Ye Feng. From this day forward, Qing Shi City will be renamed Tian Feng City, and will serve as the headquarters of Tian Feng Pavilion."
"You will remain the lord of this city for the time being, responsible for managing its affairs. If you harbor any disloyal thoughts..."
As he spoke, Ye Feng's gaze turned cold, the warning in his eyes clear.
Shi Yan was terrified and immediately kowtowed.
"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!"
Before a supreme expert, any ulterior motives are tantamount to courting death. On the contrary, being able to follow such an expert is a rare opportunity for someone like him who is only at the early stage of the Heavenly Realm.
"Now that you have submitted, you are all members of the Heavenly Wind Pavilion."
"I will not mistreat anyone. As long as you serve me wholeheartedly, you will be rewarded in the future."
"But if someone harbors disloyal intentions and secretly plots against you—"
Ye Feng stood with his hands behind his back in front of the hall, his gaze sweeping over everyone. A powerful spiritual aura emanated from his body, causing everyone to freeze in place, unable to move at all, like an invisible mountain.
"Shi Yan is willing to pledge allegiance to the Pavilion Master!"
Shi Yan did not remain silent for long and quickly expressed his opinion.
"I swear to be loyal to the Pavilion Master to the death!"
The others also reacted quickly, kneeling down and using the oath to express their stance.
With their strength, there's no need for them to hesitate about following a supreme expert, especially since they have no other choice.
Although the person in front of me looks young, every word and action of his carries an air of authority. If one does not meet his expectations, the consequences are not hard to imagine.
Get up.
Ye Feng withdrew his gaze, and the spiritual pressure that had enveloped the entire hall dissipated.
The people in the hall immediately breathed a sigh of relief, panting heavily, and looked at Ye Feng with awe.
"I have just arrived in the Hundred Battle Domain, and the Heavenly Wind Pavilion is newly established. It is a time when we need manpower, and this is also an opportunity for you people."
Ye Feng's gaze swept over the crowd, then he raised his hand, took out five mustard seed bracelets, and tossed them to Wang Fu.
"Tianfeng City will begin its expansion today. Wang Fu, you will integrate the contents of this Mustard Seed Bracelet into the existing Qing Shi Sect, categorize them, and place them for those who have made contributions to select and cultivate."
The contents of this mustard seed bracelet were obtained from those supreme beings who harbored ill intentions towards him in the Supreme Spiritual Treasury. Although he had no use for the remaining items, they were all considered treasures to these people at the Three Heavens Realm.
Among them are many top-grade spiritual artifacts, as well as some divine cultivation techniques.
Right now, it's perfect to use it to enrich the newly built treasury of Tianfeng Pavilion and to attract people to join Tianfeng Pavilion.
"Sir, what are the standards for this merit and contribution?"
Wang Fu reached out and took it, suppressing his joy, and asked Ye Feng in a deep voice.
The allocation of resources for any faction, apart from strong background relationships, mainly depends on contribution value and talent potential. However, since Tianfeng Pavilion is newly established, there are no unified standards yet.
"At present, Tianfeng Pavilion is newly established and needs a lot of manpower. Whoever can recruit people to join Tianfeng Pavilion will be credited."
"As for the future, there will be other ways to evaluate contributions. You and Shi Yan can draw up a draft for now and refine it gradually in the future."
Ye Feng pondered for a moment, then glanced at Wang Fu and Shi Yan.
Having subdued the Azure Stone Sect, he gained another person at the Heavenly Realm under his command. Although this was nothing special, it could be considered a good start.
"Understood, sir."
Wang Fu responded respectfully, a thoughtful expression appearing on his resolute face.
The criteria for evaluating contributions are the same for both large and small forces. Right now, Tianfeng Pavilion needs manpower, so the size of the contribution depends on whether the people in the pavilion can win over valuable individuals.
"Shi Yan, send someone to spread the word in the Qinghuang Ancient Plain that the Tianfeng Pavilion is newly established and is recruiting talents. Anyone who is willing to join will be rewarded."
"In addition, compile detailed information on the major forces in the Qinghuang Ancient Plains that you can gather and deliver it to me within three days."
Ye Feng nodded slightly, then his gaze fell on Shi Yan.
With his current wealth, he could easily win over a thousand people at the Third Heaven Realm without any problem, and would still be quite wealthy. With these people, the initial structure of the Heavenly Wind Pavilion's power could be considered complete, and he could use it to create an army and gradually build up a decent fighting force.
Building a power base takes time, and in this Tianluo Continent, he still has plenty of time.
"Rest assured, Master!"
Shi Yan quickly responded, his attitude respectful.
Go then—
Ye Feng waved his hand, signaling that everyone could leave.
Upon hearing this, Shi Yan and the other members of the original Qing Shi Sect dared not delay and hurriedly went to handle the matters arranged by Ye Feng.
Expanding the city, delivering messages, gathering intelligence, and so on all require manpower, which these people may not be able to handle.
"My lord, when we subdued the Qing Shi Sect before, Shi Yan said that the Qing Shi Sect had always been backed by the Duan Jin Society."
Wang Fu did not leave, but instead reminded Ye Feng.
"A power controlled by a First-Rank Supreme is not worth worrying about. We'll proceed with the next expansion once the Heavenly Wind Pavilion has taken shape."
Ye Feng nodded, his expression completely calm.
"Besides, I'm actually afraid they won't come."
He had learned a bit about the Broken Gold Society in the past few days. Although it had a great reputation in the Qinghuang Ancient Plains, he could solve such troubles with a flick of his finger.
The reason he didn't immediately subdue the Broken Gold Society upon arriving in the Azure Wasteland was that he didn't want to make too much of a fuss and attract the attention of larger forces.
The Azure Wasteland is merely a small, insignificant place at the border between the Hundred Battles Domain and the Great Luo Heaven Domain. However, as far as he knew, there were even forces controlled by Fifth-Rank Supremes in the surrounding area.
Although the Qinghuang Ancient Plain is nominally unclaimed, it is actually backed by various forces, large and small.
"What the adult says is true—"
Wang Fu was slightly taken aback, then immediately understood something, a look of realization flashing in his eyes.
The forces in the Qinghuang Ancient Plains are complex and diverse. If Tianfeng Pavilion wants to establish itself here, it is far from enough to just subdue insignificant forces like the Qingshi Sect. It must establish its authority and annex other forces.
And the Broken Gold Society was the bait delivered to their doorstep.