Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 1331 - 1329 Conspiracy

Inside the Song Family.

"Patriarch, this ordeal has finally come to an end. Our Song Family has lost a total of forty-six people..." Song Wuya reported the casualties to the Patriarch, his heart aching with sorrow at the thought.

"Don’t dwell too much on it. What’s past is past. Without Lin Feng, our Song Family would likely no longer exist. This outcome is already as good as it could be," Song Hong addressed the situation with a tone of depth and understanding, seeing it as the best possible result. It was, after all, far better than total annihilation where no one would have survived.

"Patriarch, where should our Song Family go from here? The Kong Family suffered the least in this beast tide, but it seems like they’re secretly executing some kind of scheme. The Gu Family, while cooperative during the assault, is likely still inclined to side with the Kong Family. Those two families seem to be getting closer! For the safety of the Song Family, I personally believe we should form an alliance with the Xia Family. I hope to hear your opinion on this matter."

Hearing these words, Song Wuya nodded. He knew the Patriarch spoke the truth, though he couldn’t dispel the unease in his heart. He quickly followed up with even graver concerns, wanting to hear Song Hong’s perspective on the matter.

"The Kong and Gu Families have been in collusion since the Grand Competition. Even the alliance of the four Prominent Families to handle the beast tide has been full of discord. Joining forces with the Xia Family is indeed the correct path. Only this way can we safeguard the Song Family. Your thoughts align with what’s necessary." Song Hong looked at Song Wuya with approval, nodding at his insight. In truth, Song Hong had already resigned himself to everything. The Gu and Kong Families were wary of Lin Feng, but if their clandestine plans succeeded, they would surely make life unbearable for the Song Family. Song Wuya’s ability to grasp this reality brought Song Hong a sense of relief.

"Patriarch, there’s no time to waste. I’ll leave for the Xia Family immediately." Song Wuya, hearing the Patriarch’s decision, arose at once and prepared to leave for the Xia Family without delay.

Just as he was about to turn and depart, Song Hong’s voice called out again from behind him.

"When you go this time, lower your stance a bit. The Xia Family is no longer the Xia Family of the past. If there are matters critical to the Song Family, you can decide on your own. Just adhere to one principle: stay closely aligned with Lin Feng. The rest need not be reported to me. That’s all—go on."

Hearing the Patriarch’s directive, Song Wuya turned back, wanting to say a few more words. But upon turning, he found that the Patriarch had already disappeared. All he could do was shake his head with a sigh and leave. Still, he believed that the Patriarch wouldn’t be wrong in his judgment. Since the Patriarch had given these instructions, he would strictly follow them.

While Song Wuya was leaving the Song Family and heading for the Xia Family, on another front, Gu Nantian had already arrived at the Kong Family, sitting in a secret chamber with Kong Lifeng for a discussion.

"Old Kong, is what you’re saying true?" Gu Nantian asked Kong Lifeng seriously. After receiving the letter, he had immediately rushed over to confirm whether the matter was real. If it was, then the Gu Family would undoubtedly align fully with the Kong Family. When the time came, the Hidden World would belong to the Gu and Kong Families, while the Song and Xia Families would face inevitable destruction!

"Of course it’s true. Why else would I have told you? Rest assured, the preparations are already complete; all we need is for the right moment to arrive. When it does, everything will unfold as described in the letter." Kong Lifeng took a sip of tea and spoke leisurely. Bringing the Gu Family into the plan had been Su Qi’s idea, and he would not defy her, which was why the letter had been sent in the first place.

"Wonderful! When the time comes, I’ll make sure Lin Feng pays. I’ll destroy the Xia Family!" Gu Nantian, hearing Kong Lifeng’s certainty, was overjoyed. He had long wanted Lin Feng dead. Without Lin Feng, the Grand Competition wouldn’t have turned out the way it did, and during the beast tide incident, Lin Feng reaped the greatest benefits while keeping them out of the Secret Realm. Just thinking about it made him furious.

"That’s a given. Otherwise, none of us would find peace. And it’s not just the Xia Family— the Song Family is doomed too. The Hidden World should be ruled by us two families." Kong Lifeng spoke smugly, as if already declaring Lin Feng’s death sentence. In his eyes, even if Lin Feng was an Immortal, or a true Human Immortal Realm expert, it wouldn’t make a difference. Lin Feng’s death was certain, with no other possibility.

"Old Kong, is there anything you need the Gu Family to do?"

"There’s nothing for now. When the time comes, you deal with the Song Family, and I’ll take care of the Xia Family."

"Excellent! I never imagined the Gu Family would see a day like this!"

"There are many surprises still to come. Let’s drink some tea!"

...

The two men relaxed completely, chatting and sipping tea, while planning out future affairs. They had already begun carving up the Song and Xia Families as though dividing a cake...

...

The sun shone brightly, with the sky clear and cloudless. Under the blazing sunlight, a group of children from the Xia Family were undergoing training under Lin Feng’s supervision. These children’s strength had reached astonishing heights. Among the more gifted, Xia Jianping’s group had already reached the later stages of the Transcendent Realm. It was hard to believe that some of these kids, just eleven or twelve, had grown to such a remarkable extent. This left everyone in the Xia Family dumbfounded, and their reverence for Lin Feng deepened. Only an Immortal like Lin Feng could achieve such miraculous results, allowing these children to grow so drastically in under six months.

The adults of the Xia Family, seeing this, were utterly ashamed. They wished they could crawl into a hole in the ground. Back when Lin Feng first joined the Xia Family, he’d originally intended to guide them. But they had doubted Lin Feng, thinking him a fraud. Now, in hindsight, they realized how foolish they had been. Had they accepted Lin Feng’s guidance, how strong could they have become? They couldn’t even imagine. This thought alone made them despair, yet it was too late for regret. All they could do was secretly envy these children.

At this moment, Lin Feng was sitting beneath a large tree, watching over the children as they trained. With little else to do in recent days, he had taken it upon himself to supervise their training. Seeing their rapid growth brought Lin Feng great satisfaction. Reflecting on his own days on the island, he felt deeply moved. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the children he’d mentored would achieve such heights? Compared to his younger self, these children were even more astonishing.

But then again, Lin Feng himself was no longer who he used to be. It all felt like a dream. At times, Lin Feng wondered if this was all real. The pace of transformation had been so rapid that, had circumstances and fate not thrust him here, he never would have imagined becoming who he was now.

But the past was the past. Lin Feng had come to terms with everything. He was now thinking of taking the children back to the Secular World in a few days once they’d had enough time to reunite with their families. It was only natural to give them this opportunity after such a long time away.

"Lin Feng, what are you thinking about?" Xia Lalan suddenly appeared beside Lin Feng, her soft voice breaking his reverie. It was rare to see Lin Feng so engrossed in thought, and she was curious about what occupied his mind.

"Nothing much. I was just thinking that after the children spend some time with their families, I’ll take them back to the Secular World. There’s nothing left for us here, and the Secular World is better." Lin Feng glanced at Xia Lalan and shared his thoughts openly.

"That sounds good. The Hidden World truly isn’t as favorable as the Secular World now. By the way, how is your Spirit Realm coming along? I want to see it when we return," Xia Lalan said cheerfully, gazing at Lin Feng. The small world Lin Feng had created was something she hadn’t had the chance to visit yet due to the turmoil in the Hidden World. Once they returned, it would be her priority.

"Of course. With the nourishment of the Spiritual Energy, it should be in excellent condition," Lin Feng replied with a smile. He hadn’t checked on the Spirit Realm since entrusting it to the children and students, but he was confident that the presence of Spiritual Energy would have ensured its prosperity.

"Lin Feng, may I ask you a question?" Xia Lalan suddenly said, looking at Lin Feng.

"What is it? Just ask," Lin Feng responded casually, gesturing for Xia Lalan to speak freely.

"I want to know—how is it that you have so many confidantes, yet none of them seem to quarrel? On the contrary, they all get along so well." Xia Lalan’s cheeks flushed slightly as she asked the question. This had long been a puzzle in her mind. In the Hidden World, it was common for men with multiple wives to feel troubled by frequent conflicts, yet Lin Feng’s women lived in harmony. This intrigued her deeply, as she wondered how Lin Feng managed to balance these relationships.

Of course, Xia Lalan didn’t dare admit the deeper reason behind her curiosity. She had actually been considering joining Lin Feng’s life, but she was worried about causing unhappiness or creating complications for him.

"I didn’t do anything—it’s all because of them. They get along on their own," Lin Feng responded, looking at Xia Lalan with a meaningful gaze, his tone light. Indeed, he had never actively intervened. His confidantes surrounded him willingly, and Ding Wan’er played a major role in maintaining the balance among them, sparing him from any trouble.

As for why Xia Lalan had asked this, Lin Feng could guess a general idea. But he chose not to break this unspoken connection. He left things to Xia Lalan to decide. Though he already had enough women in his life, he wouldn’t refuse if Xia Lalan made up her mind—provided her family approved as well.

"So that’s how it is. Then, Lin Feng..." Xia Lalan visibly relaxed after hearing his response. She knew Ding Wan’er well enough to see her as easy to get along with, and this eased all her prior worries.

As she prepared to voice her feelings to Lin Feng, the words caught in her throat. In the end, she swallowed them back down.