Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 1700 - 1682: The Stick and the Carrot

Looking at everyone, Lin Feng thought for a moment before continuing, "Years ago, when Earth declined, those from the Immortal Realm left Earth and fled. Now that Earth is about to face a major opportunity, they want to come back and seize control to gain maximum benefits. Where in the world is there such an easy thing—to come and go as they please, treating Earth as the back garden of the Immortal Realm? This is the mindset of the people from the Immortal Realm."

"Moreover, I must tell you that the people from the Immortal Realm do not regard the cultivators on Earth as humans. They see Earth merely as a treasure trove to sweep through, batch after batch, seizing and plundering until Earth is completely exhausted. Many among them are evil cultivators who will make Earth’s cultivators into cauldrons to absorb from. If it really comes to that, the end for Earth’s cultivators will be bleak, growing stronger on one hand while becoming ever weaker on the other; sooner or later, the cultivators on Earth will be completely wiped out."

"This is not an alarmist talk; few of you have seen the arrogance of the people from the Immortal Realm. I only want everyone to understand what is truly at stake. In the face of such a crisis, the most important thing we must do is resolve and integrate the forces as quickly as possible, train everyone, and prepare for the future war against the Human Immortal Realm..."

Lin Feng spoke eloquently and in great detail. Truth be told, he did not want to engage in slaughter either, but given the current situation, without bloodshed, it is impossible to integrate forces in a short period. Otherwise, relying solely on talk will never consolidate the various factions quickly. Many oppose and resent this approach now, but when the people from the Immortal Realm invade, these individuals will likely change their tune.

"The Space Passage will inevitably be opened?"

"The Immortal Realm will definitely invade Earth!"

"The people from the Immortal Realm are so powerful; without defenses..."

...

Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, everyone present drew a sharp breath. They finally realized the core issue. It wasn’t that Lin Feng wanted to resort to killing but rather that he was forced to such an extent. If the forces on Earth are not thoroughly integrated, there will truly be no strength on this side to resist the Immortal Realm.

At this moment, everyone’s mood was heavy. Even those Human Immortal Realm Peak powerhouses who had been subdued understood the situation during these days and knew the formidable nature of the Immortal Realm. They had little confidence in withstanding attacks from the Immortal Realm in the future.

Seeing everyone in low spirits, Lin Feng didn’t want them to feel dejected. There were still opportunities, though hope was faint. If this side could develop rapidly and the Space Passage between the Immortal Realm and Earth opened later, Earth might still have a chance to retaliate.

"You don’t need to be overly pessimistic. We just need to do what we can well, and we might still have a chance. You’ll see." Lin Feng comforted the crowd. As soon as he finished speaking, some ideas sprang to his mind, but they required execution. If successfully executed, perhaps it would buy Earth more time for development, increasing their odds of victory later.

Everyone looked at Lin Feng, their eyes suddenly brightening. They were very curious about Lin Feng’s mention of opportunities, eager to know what they were, but Lin Feng merely shook his head and said nothing. This matter couldn’t be disclosed to anyone; it could only be executed by him personally.

Seeing Lin Feng’s reticence, everyone understood his intent. Nobody pressed for answers, though they needed clarity on Lin Feng’s future arrangements, especially since Lin Feng occasionally vanished. The development of the Holy Wind Sect could not be halted.

"Sect Master, could you outline the development plan for the Holy Wind Sect?" Xia Yan asked Lin Feng earnestly.

"Within three months, gather all the forces or loose cultivators in the Immortal-Slaying Secret Realm under the Holy Wind Sect. Those who disobey must be killed; those who act outwardly compliant but inwardly opposed must be killed! This process must be completed within three months without fail." Lin Feng began by arranging this task. Within one month, the factions that did not participate in the sect inauguration ceremony could be consolidated. As soon as the one-month limit reached, they would move against other major forces, but no matter what, it must be integrated promptly.

"That won’t be an issue. We can assign these old guys from the Elders Pavilion, and it shouldn’t be a big problem, but if there are issues with the Kong Family and Gu Family, Sect Master, it would be best for you to intervene," Xia Yan nodded from the side. Now that he understood the severity of the situation, he agreed readily.

However, he added that other forces posed no issue as the Earth Immortal Realm powerhouses from the Elders Pavilion could suppress them all. Yet, the situation with the Gu Family and Kong Family was different, being genuinely massive cultivation families. If intervention was needed, Lin Feng’s presence would be better.

"That’s no problem. I can handle it." Hearing Xia Yan’s words, Lin Feng found them reasonable. In that case, he didn’t mind taking care of it, needing to respect these two families’ reputations. Still, if they showed no respect, they shouldn’t blame him for being unkind.

"Sect Master, how should we plan the current development of the sect inside?" Xia Yuntian asked, responsible for day-to-day affairs, thus needing to understand Lin Feng’s intentions to implement them.

"From now on, the goal within the sect is to enhance everyone’s strength as much as possible. If we can nurture some Earth Immortal Realm powerhouses before the Human Immortal War, our odds of victory will increase. Even the less focused individuals need to grow quickly, following the reward and punishment system we’ve established to inspire their cultivation enthusiasm. Focusing on these aspects will suffice. Regarding resources, our sect need not accumulate them, with the main focus on raising everyone’s capabilities."

Lin Feng thought briefly before providing his plans. Since he couldn’t stay in the sect permanently, day-to-day operations primarily depended on Xia Yuntian. Just executing his orders was fine, as he had many other matters to attend with no time for internal sect affairs.

"Understood," Xia Yuntian immediately agreed upon receiving Lin Feng’s instructions. With Lin Feng’s words, he had no trouble carrying them out, needing not to worry about anything else excessively.

Seeing everything arranged, Lin Feng glanced at the subdued elders within the Elders Pavilion, his eyes showing a trace of iciness as he addressed everyone, "You all are now elders of the Holy Wind Sect. I trust you’ve seen its strength. Staying in the Holy Wind Sect won’t harm you, and might even benefit you greatly. So, I hope none of you entertain bad ideas; otherwise, I will personally take action to purge. I hope I don’t have to see that day."

Lin Feng’s words were cold, needing to assert this point. These individuals were once powerful in their domain, or else they wouldn’t have been sealed. Now as elders in the Holy Wind Sect, they must abide by its rules. What he wanted was wholehearted allegiance to the Holy Wind Sect, and he wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate those with ulterior motives.

"Sect Master, you’re being too serious. We won’t do such things."

"Sect Master, rest assured, we know what to do."

"We won’t cause any problems."

...

Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, the subdued powerhouses felt their hearts leap, immediately stepping forward to show their stance. They had all experienced Lin Feng’s might and knew how astonishing he was; no one wanted him to take action, for if he did, none would survive. Under such circumstances, having other ideas meant certain death! They understood this very clearly and knew the correct course of action to put Lin Feng at ease.

Hearing the responses, Lin Feng nodded slightly, satisfied that they understood his meaning. He didn’t want instability from these people, so long as stability was maintained, everything else would be fine. After speaking, he glanced at the crowd, waved his hand, and produced ten elixirs, throwing them to the still-nervous group.

"This elixir is called the Heaven Origin Health Pill, used to enhance strength and refine the body. Each of you gets one as a first benefit. If you perform well, there will be more benefits later." With a wave of his hand, Lin Feng tossed these Heaven Origin Health Pills to the anxious elders. The carrot-and-stick approach was the best way to win people over; mere high-pressure was insufficient, necessitating rewards to secure their allegiance to the Holy Wind Sect without other intentions.

Sure enough, after Lin Feng’s actions, the elders holding the Heaven Origin Health Pills were stunned...

It turned out to be this elixir!

Heavens, this...

The gesture is too grand!

...

Looking at the Heaven Origin Health Pills in hand, they were all moved. They had all heard of this elixir, but none had ever seen it, simply because it was too precious, so precious that none had obtained it. They never imagined Lin Feng would give out such elixirs just like that, radically changing how they viewed Lin Feng. They couldn’t fathom where Lin Feng got such elixirs. Before their sealing, only the largest families or sects could possess a few, showcasing its value! Handing it as a benefit was a massive gesture; providing such things as welfare was genuinely luxurious!

At this point, they realized joining the Holy Wind Sect might not be a bad thing. Not to mention anything else, just Lin Feng’s magnanimity alone was far beyond what other sects could offer—super elixirs given freely. No cultivator could resist such temptation, all the more so when the Elders Pavilion had other benefits. Together, it was far better than managing a small sect themselves...

"Let things be arranged this way, and I’m leaving." Simple as that, Lin Feng said after finalizing arrangements, vanishing in front of everyone’s eyes.

Watching Lin Feng leave, the elders dispersed to their respective places to take the elixirs. Enhancing strength remained their priority, as currently, breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm on Earth was impossible, but accumulation was essential. Once the Space Passage between the Immortal Realm and Earth opened and the aura flowed through, they could immediately ascend to Earth Immortal Realm powerhouses, greatly enhancing their self-preservation capabilities.

Xia Yuntian, along with Xia Yan and Song Hong, left together to discuss matters elsewhere. The affairs of the Holy Wind Sect now depended solely on them, while Lin Feng set a general development direction, they needed to manage and think through the necessary details comprehensively.