Lin Feng stood atop a hill just outside the **Heavenly Void Dimension**, the beautiful realm behind him hidden from mortal eyes. With the **Heaven Devouring Phoenix** by his side, he had returned to the mortal world to begin his mission: to build the **Strongest Maiden Sect** by recruiting talented disciples. The weight of his newfound responsibilities hung in the air, but he felt ready, stronger than ever.
The **system panel** suddenly flashed in his vision, alerting him to a nearby potential disciple.
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### **[System Alert]**
**Candidate Found:**
- **Name**: Xia Yun
- **Age**: 19
- **Cultivation**: Golden core Realm (Early Tier)
- **Rating**: 92/100
- **Status**: Injured, in danger
Location: 4 kilometers north.
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Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, his gaze shifting toward the direction indicated by the system. "It’s close. Let's go."
Without wasting any time, Lin Feng leapt into the air, soaring forward with the Phoenix following silently behind him. Her fiery aura lit the path as they traveled at incredible speed, the trees and terrain below blurring past.
Within moments, they arrived at a clearing in the forest. Lin Feng’s keen eyes spotted the figure of a young woman, desperately running as she stumbled through the underbrush. Her clothes were torn, her face pale, and blood dripped from a deep wound on her shoulder. Her breathing was ragged, and her once bright eyes were filled with fear and desperation.
She was being chased by five men, each exuding an aura of malevolence. Their robes were marked with the symbol of the **Ironclad Wolf Sect**, a notorious group known for their ruthless methods. Lin Feng instantly recognized the situation—these men were not only chasing her, but planning to do far worse.
The girl, **Xia Yun**, stumbled, and the men closed in around her, sneering cruelly.
"There's no escape now," one of the men hissed, his voice filled with malice. "Your sect, **Crystal Moon Sect**, is as good as destroyed. Surrender now, and we might let you live... for a while."
Xia Yun's eyes were wide with terror, her body trembling as she struggled to stand. "You... you cowards!" she spat, but her voice shook with fear. "You ambushed us… you—"
"Shut up!" Another of the men barked, stepping forward. "We don't need to hear the whining of someone who's about to die. But don't worry, we'll make sure to have some fun before that happens." His eyes roamed over her with a predatory gleam.
Xia Yun's heart sank as she realized that she had nowhere to run. She was out of energy, and her sect had already fallen. The idea of her fate at the hands of these vile men made her stomach turn. But just as they closed in on her, a shadow loomed overhead.
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Suddenly, Lin Feng and the Phoenix descended, their presence instantly halting the men in their tracks.
The five attackers gawked at the sight of the Heaven Devouring Phoenix, her fiery form radiating with power. They had never seen such a beautiful woman, and the sight of her made their greed swell.
"What’s this?" one of the men sneered, his eyes glued to the Phoenix’s figure. "Looks like we've found ourselves an even better prize today."
The Phoenix’s crimson eyes flickered with rage. Her beauty masked an unimaginable power, and the insult of these men lusting after her was more than she could tolerate.
“Master,” she spoke softly, her voice like a smoldering ember, "Shall I deal with them?"
Lin Feng, standing beside her, gave her a calm glance, understanding her fury. "Kill them," he said coldly. "But do it slowly."
The Phoenix's lips curled into a dangerous smile as she raised her hand. Five small orbs of fire materialized before her, each one flickering with a dim flame. The men laughed, clearly unimpressed by the tiny flames.
"That's it?" one mocked. "You think a little fire can—"
Before he could finish, the fireballs shot toward each of them, engulfing them in flames. The men screamed, their bodies twisting in agony as the fire did something far more sinister than burn their flesh—it burned their **souls**.
Their sneers turned to terrified wails as they realized the true horror of the flames. Slowly, their bodies disintegrated, turning to ash, while their souls screamed in torment before vanishing into the void.
Xia Yun, who had been too weak to even flee, watched the scene unfold with wide eyes. She was frozen in place, completely overwhelmed by what she had just witnessed. In mere moments, her tormentors had been reduced to nothing, obliterated as if they were mere insects.
Lin Feng approached her, his voice soft but commanding. “Are you alright?”
Xia Yun blinked, still in shock. She looked up at Lin Feng, this man who had appeared out of nowhere to save her, and nodded shakily. “I… I’m fine, thank you.”
Lin Feng nodded, then glanced back toward the ashes of the Ironclad Wolf Sect members. “You have great potential,” he said, his eyes returning to her. “If you’re willing, I can be your master, and you can join my sect. You’ll be safe, and I can help you reach heights in cultivation you never imagined.”
Xia Yun hesitated, looking at him and then at the Phoenix, who stood quietly behind him, her gaze still simmering with the remnants of her anger. These two… they were not ordinary people. Their power was beyond anything Xia Yun had ever seen, and she knew that joining them would give her a better chance to avenge her fallen sect.
“I’ll join you,” Xia Yun said finally, but she lifted her chin, a spark of determination in her eyes. “But I have one condition.”
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And what is that?”
“My master, **Yun Xi**, from the Crystal Moon Sect, was captured by the Ironclad Wolf Sect,” Xia Yun explained. “If I join you, you must help me save her.”
Lin Feng thought for a moment, then nodded. For someone with his current power, it would be a trivial matter to rescue one person. “Agreed. I’ll help you save your master.”
Xia Yun, grateful, knelt before him. “Then I accept you as my master.”
The **system panel** flashed before Lin Feng once more, showing mission completion and new rewards.
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### **[Mission Completed]**
- **New Disciple**: Xia Yun
- **Rewards**:
- God-Tier Cultivation Techniques suitable for Xia Yun
- 4 Heaven-Tier Elemental Spells
- God-Tier Martial Technique: **Void Severing Slash**
- Sect Uniform
- Sect Token: Allows access to the Heavenly Void Dimension
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As the panel vanished, another notification appeared, surprising Lin Feng.
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### **[New Mission]**
**Mission**: Recruit Yun Xi, Xia Yun’s master, as a **Sect Elder**.
**Reward**: Advanced Sect Growth and Divine Technique Unlock.
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Lin Feng smiled to himself. Things were falling into place.
“Come,” he said, extending his hand toward Xia Yun. “Let’s go to the sect.”
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With that, Lin Feng brought Xia Yun into the Heavenly Void Dimension. As they entered the realm, Xia Yun’s breath caught in her throat. The pure **Qi density** hit her like a wave, and the breathtaking beauty of the sect left her speechless. Everything about this place radiated divine energy, from the towering mountains to the glowing rivers.
She could barely process it. "Is this… real?" she muttered to herself.
Lin Feng handed her a **sect uniform** and a **sect token**, the jade glowing with ethereal light. “This will allow you to enter and exit the realm freely. As my disciple, you will have access to all the resources and techniques of the sect.”
He then gave her the **god-tier cultivation technique** suitable for her, along with the **4 heaven-tier elemental spells** and the **Void Severing Slash** technique.
Xia Yun took the items, still trying to understand everything. Lin Feng, noticing her overwhelmed expression, gestured toward the Phoenix. “Take her on a tour of the sect and let her pick an abode.”
The Phoenix nodded and led Xia Yun away, leaving Lin Feng to continue his mission.
As Xia Yun followed the Phoenix, her eyes continued to widen at every turn. The sheer scale of the sect, the divine peaks, the endless array of treasures—it was beyond her wildest dreams. She pinched herself, feeling the sting, confirming it was all real.
The Phoenix chuckled softly. “Don’t worry, it’s not a dream. You’ll get used to it soon.”
Xia Yun could only nod, her heart pounding with excitement as she began her new life in the **Strongest Maiden Sect**.
**End of Chapter 4.**