Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 1690 - 1672: Meng Zhu’s Progress

"Behind the high platform, each hall of the Holy Wind Sect has personnel ready to receive you. You can choose to join based on your specialties. Friends who wish to join the Holy Wind Sect, please go to the back." Lin Feng said calmly, seeing so many people eager to join the Holy Wind Sect. After speaking, he pointed behind the high platform, where seven tables were already set up, and the relevant personnel were ready, so he didn’t need to worry about the arrangements.

Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, nearly all the thousands of people present stood up and frantically ran towards the back of the high platform, competing to join the Holy Wind Sect. They were truly anxious, wanting to show their attitude towards the Holy Wind Sect and also to learn about the contribution points and reward system, which was incredibly alluring to them, to the extent that no one could resist its temptation.

In the blink of an eye, most people had left from below the high platform, and only about a hundred remained, all of whom were sect masters or family heads from various sects. Although the allure of the Holy Wind Sect was great, they needed to go back and discuss it further, as they could not make any decisions on behalf of their sects or families right now.

"Sect Master Lin, regarding joining the Holy Wind Sect, our Wanhua Sect needs to discuss it further." An elder stood up at this time and said to Lin Feng, bowing slightly.

"Please!" Lin Feng looked at the elder, smiled lightly, and simply said one word, without elaborating further.

"Sect Master Lin, our Bashan Sect also needs to discuss it further." A middle-aged man stood up to express his attitude.

"Please!" Lin Feng again simply responded with one word, gesturing for the other party to leave.

"Sect Master Lin, our Heaven and Earth Pavilion..."

"Please!"

"Sect Master Lin, our Wang Family..."

"Please!"

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Subsequently, one after another, people stood up, expressing their need to leave and discuss joining the Holy Wind Sect. Eventually, even Gu Nanshan and Kong Lifeng bid farewell to Lin Feng. Lin Feng did not stop any of these people from leaving, knowing what they were thinking. Since they insisted on considering it carefully, he let them. He had already given them the opportunity; if they didn’t cherish it, he wouldn’t be lenient.

In the blink of an eye, everyone had left, while the loose cultivators were registering at the back. Seeing such a situation, Lin Feng realized there was no special purpose in staying here. After pondering a bit, he briefly spoke to Xia Yan and Song Hong, and then he left. The rest of the tasks followed the established process, while he needed to see how Meng Zhu was progressing with the senior brother’s teachings. If feasible, he could guide Meng Zhu on later artifact refining knowledge.

Now, the Hidden World had also been merged into the Immortal-Slaying Secret Realm, so he quickly found the senior brother located at Dixuan Market. After entering the Artifact Pavilion, he was immediately noticed by Manager Huang, who greeted him promptly. Upon learning that Lin Feng was looking for Fang Gu and Meng Zhu, Manager Huang swiftly led Lin Feng to the refining room at the bottom of the Artifact Pavilion.

As soon as the two entered the refining room, they overheard the conversation between Fang Gu and Meng Zhu, discussing insights into crafting Dharma Treasures and Divine Weapons. Meng Zhu listened with rapt attention, believing that as long as she could craft good items, she didn’t care about anything else.

"Senior brother, how is Meng Zhu with you?" Lin Feng looked at the two absorbed in their discussion and spoke softly, wanting to know how Meng Zhu was faring.

Upon hearing Lin Feng’s voice, Fang Gu and Meng Zhu stopped. When they saw it was Lin Feng, Fang Gu quickly moved beside Lin Feng and said, "Meng Zhu is the most talented artifact refiner I’ve ever seen. I really don’t know how you discovered her. During the past year, she’s basically learned everything I’ve taught, and I was just thinking of reaching out to you, and here you are, making me envious. If I didn’t know Meng Zhu is your student, I’d want to keep her here and not let her leave!"

Fang Gu was genuinely delighted because, over the past year, Meng Zhu had followed him in learning artifact refining—from initially crafting weapons to eventually studying the creation of Dharma Treasures. The talent Meng Zhu exhibited was so impressive that even Fang Gu felt envious. If Fang Gu didn’t know Meng Zhu was Lin Feng’s disciple, he would have wanted to take her as his own student.

In saying so, over this more than a year’s time, Meng Zhu’s growth far surpassed Fang Gu’s expectations. In such a short period, Meng Zhu could already craft Dharma Treasures, though they were just the most basic ones. But keep in mind that Meng Zhu was only twenty years old, an age unmatched by anyone other than Lin Feng himself—such an artifact refining prodigy was enviable even to Fang Gu.

"Oh? Quite that remarkable?" Hearing Fang Gu’s commendation of Meng Zhu surprised Lin Feng. He hadn’t expected Meng Zhu to have such a natural talent in artifact refining, which truly delighted him with unexpected joy.

"Of course, see for yourself." Fang Gu, knowing Lin Feng might not fully believe him, casually handed over an artifact Meng Zhu had crafted some time ago, signaling Lin Feng to examine it himself. Lin Feng wasn’t one to lie, and a glance at the artifact would reveal everything.

Lin Feng took the artifact and scrutinized it briefly. Though it was still very basic and rough, it already proved Meng Zhu had stepped into the ranks of a true artifact refiner. To transform from complete ignorance to being able to craft Dharma Treasures in just over a year—the change was genuinely worthy of being called a prodigy!

"Meng Zhu, impressive! I didn’t expect you to be so extraordinarily talented." Looking at Meng Zhu, Lin Feng smiled and praised sincerely. He was genuinely pleased and pondering letting Meng Zhu support the Hall of Artifacts in the Holy Wind Sect. After all, he was too busy to have time for artifact refining, but now that Meng Zhu had reached this level, with some further guidance, she could certainly manage the Hall of Artifacts on her own.

"Mr. Lin, you overpraise me. I also didn’t expect to learn so quickly." Hearing Lin Feng’s compliment, Meng Zhu smiled and nodded, feeling very happy about Lin Feng’s approval. Still, she modestly said a humble remark.

"There’s no need to be modest. I’ve already established the Holy Wind Sect and want you to head the Hall of Artifacts. Given you’ve advanced this much, I’ll guide you for a while here, and you should be able to support the Hall of Artifacts on your own." At this moment, Lin Feng waved his hand, speaking to Meng Zhu. He knew Meng Zhu was being modest at this time and understood what she was thinking, but these weren’t issues. Given Meng Zhu’s comprehension, guiding her for a while could indeed hasten her development to the point of becoming a Refining Master, comparable to his senior brother.

"I’ll follow Mr. Lin’s arrangements." Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Meng Zhu lowered her head and expressed. After all, she originally intended to follow Lin Feng’s lead, and now that Lin Feng would guide her, how could she not feel joyful?

Though Meng Zhu’s reaction was quite calm, Fang Gu on the other hand captured another layer of meaning in Lin Feng’s words. He immediately asked Lin Feng, "Junior, you’ve founded a sect?"

He was quite concerned about this matter; not everyone could establish a sect. Though the junior was powerful enough to suppress most people, similar figures had appeared before and couldn’t maintain their positions for long before being overthrown by others. So upon hearing Lin Feng mention founding a sect, how could he not be astonished?

"Yes, I also did it in preparation for future conflicts with the Immortal Realm. In truth, I initially didn’t have the intention to establish a sect, but since the Immortal Realm is destined to invade Earth, for the sake of everyone on Earth, I had to step up and gather everyone together. This way, there’s some hope of resisting the Immortal Realm." Upon hearing Fang Gu’s remark, Lin Feng quickly explained. He indeed had no real desire for power—he was compelled by circumstances to reach this point.

After hearing Lin Feng’s explanation, Fang Gu nodded and then said to Lin Feng, "Junior, you’re doing the right thing. Currently, among Earth’s cultivators, your strength is the greatest. If you don’t stand out, Earth will be in great danger. I, as your senior brother, support this decision."

The weight in Fang Gu’s heart was palpable. He was naturally aware of what had been happening outside these days, so he wholeheartedly supported Lin Feng’s arrangement. By no means can those from the Immortal Realm be allowed to come to Earth. In such an uneven balance of power, there’s no notion of equality, and Earth’s people would be doomed. Hence, junior’s arrangement is correct.

"Senior brother, let me borrow this place for a few days to guide Meng Zhu. Then I’ll have to take her away, as the sect needs her to support the Hall of Artifacts. If you have the time, do visit there too—perhaps even serve as an elder in the Hall of Artifacts, and offer guidance to newcomers in artifact refining."

Lin Feng, then, shifted the topic, stating his purpose for visiting. Since Meng Zhu could now craft Dharma Treasures, the remaining tasks were simpler for him. After a few days of guidance, Meng Zhu would likely reach the envisioned heights, enabling her to manage the Hall of Artifacts on her own.

"No problem, although I won’t leave either. While you’re guiding Meng Zhu, I’ll learn a few tricks myself. If conditions permit, I’ll even relocate my Artifact Pavilion to your sect area—that’s no issue." Fang Gu’s eyes lit up upon hearing Lin Feng’s words. How could he miss the opportunity to observe Lin Feng’s guidance to Meng Zhu? Such a prospect was immensely beneficial for him—even if he simply observed, his level in artifact refining would significantly advance. As for assisting Lin Feng, that certainly posed no concern.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin." Hearing Lin Feng’s offer to further guide her, Meng Zhu’s eyes sparkled immediately. She had previously been unaware of Lin Feng’s prowess in artifact refining until meeting Fang Gu, realizing just how incredibly skilled Lin Feng was. That brief transfer of knowledge had already made swift advancements possible for her at Fang Gu’s place. If Lin Feng were to guide her again, her knowledge in artifact refining could well surge again, perhaps even allowing her to craft intermediate Dharma Treasures—the temptation was irresistible!

"Among ourselves, there’s no need for many words, so let’s proceed accordingly. I’ll now start teaching you about Dharma Treasure refining..." Following that, Lin Feng didn’t delay any further, immediately beginning to impart knowledge about Dharma Treasure refining to the two of them. This knowledge was all within his mind, ready at his command.

When reaching points of excitement or when the two felt confused, Lin Feng promptly demonstrated, ensuring both made great strides. It could be said that the two had become so engrossed in their learning, they even forgot the passage of time.