The air hung heavy with tension as Lin Feng stood in the ruins of the **Crystal Moon Sect**, surrounded by the destruction he had wrought. The massive crater, stretching 100 kilometers across, was a testament to his overwhelming power. Yet, despite the devastation, his expression remained calm, as though the obliteration of the **Ironclad Wolf Sect**'s lackeys was nothing more than a trivial matter.
The surviving members of the Ironclad Wolf Sect, including their **sect elders** and **sect master**, **Wu Jian**, stood frozen in place, their faces pale with fear. Lin Feng's display of chaos fire had wiped out countless disciples in a single move, leaving the remaining Ironclad Wolf Sect members too terrified to even breathe.
As Lin Feng glanced around at the remaining enemies, one of the **sect elders**, a burly man with a grizzled beard, mustered the courage to speak. "D-Don't think you can do this and walk away! We’re elders of the Ironclad Wolf Sect! You'll—"
Before he could finish, Lin Feng raised a single finger and pointed at him.
In an instant, the elder's body trembled, his eyes wide with shock as his body disintegrated into dust. There was no sound, no explosion—just silence as the elder's body turned to nothingness, carried away by the wind.
The other elders, realizing their fate, began to tremble uncontrollably. Some fell to their knees, begging for mercy, while others stood paralyzed, too terrified to speak. Wu Jian, the sect master, had beads of sweat rolling down his face, his body shaking as he took a step forward.
"P-Please… spare me!" Wu Jian's voice cracked, his bravado shattered. "I-I was wrong! We were wrong! If you let me live, I'll serve you! I'll—"
Lin Feng’s eyes narrowed, his cold gaze locking onto Wu Jian. "You’re weak. And the weak do not deserve mercy."
With a flick of his wrist, a surge of chaotic energy erupted from Lin Feng’s hand, engulfing Wu Jian. The sect master let out a single, blood-curdling scream before his body was reduced to ashes, just like the others.
Only **Mo Yuxin** remained, the traitorous grand elder of the Crystal Moon Sect. Her expression shifted as she realized her time was running out. Desperation flickered in her eyes, and she quickly tried a different tactic.
"Wait!" Mo Yuxin’s voice took on a sultry tone as she slowly walked toward Lin Feng, swaying her hips suggestively. Her once cold demeanor was replaced with a seductive smile. "There’s no need for violence between us, is there?" She ran a hand through her hair, her fingers trailing down her neck as she took a step closer. "I can offer you something much more… enjoyable."
Her eyes gleamed with calculated charm as she drew nearer, but Lin Feng’s expression twisted into one of disgust. He could sense the vile intentions behind her words, her manipulative nature laid bare. To him, she was nothing more than a snake, trying to weasel her way out of death.
Without a word, Lin Feng lifted his hand, and a wave of pure **chaos fire** shot forth. Mo Yuxin’s seductive smile quickly turned to a scream of agony as the black flames consumed her, her body vanishing in seconds, leaving no trace of her existence behind.
The courtyard was now empty, save for Lin Feng and the women of the Crystal Moon Sect. **Yun Xi**, the cold beauty and sect master, stood with her sword still drawn, her body tense. Her three disciples—**Xu Qing**, **Li Yan**, and **Chen Rui**—stood beside her, their injuries severe but their loyalty unwavering. Despite their weakened state, their gazes remained sharp, watching Lin Feng warily.
Yun Xi, always the protector, stepped forward. Her expression remained stoic, but her eyes flickered with a mixture of caution and gratitude. "Who are you? Why are you helping us?"
Lin Feng smiled softly, his gaze meeting hers. "I’m not your enemy, Yun Xi. I’ve come to fulfill a promise I made to **Xia Yun**, one of your disciples."
At the mention of her youngest disciple, Yun Xi’s expression softened slightly. "Xia Yun…? She’s alive?"
Lin Feng nodded. "Yes, she’s safe. I’ve already accepted her as a disciple of my sect, and she requested that I rescue you and your remaining disciples. That’s why I’m here."
Yun Xi’s cold demeanor faltered for a moment, a flicker of relief crossing her face. She sheathed her sword, though she remained on guard. "I see… then I owe you my thanks."
Lin Feng gave a slight nod but quickly shifted the conversation. "Now that the Ironclad Wolf Sect has been dealt with, I want to offer you and your disciples a place in my sect." He looked at the three injured disciples beside her, their weakened states evident. "Your Crystal Moon Sect is in ruins, and only the four of you remain. Join me, and I’ll ensure that you have the resources to grow stronger than ever before."
Yun Xi considered his offer, her expression unreadable. "And what kind of sect is this? If I were to join you, what would I be getting myself and my disciples into?"
Lin Feng smiled. "The **Strongest Maiden Sect**. A god-tier sect hidden within a secret realm. The resources I can offer you are beyond what any sect in the mortal world or even the immortal world can provide."
Yun Xi’s eldest disciple, **Xu Qing**, suddenly spoke up, her tone sharp with suspicion. "A sect with only you and a bunch of women? Sounds more like a harem than a real sect." She sneered, her eyes narrowing at Lin Feng. "What, are you just collecting women for your own pleasure?"
The other two disciples, Li Yan and Chen Rui, exchanged glances, clearly sharing their senior sister’s skepticism. Yun Xi, though silent, seemed to harbor similar thoughts. After all, the idea of a male cultivator collecting only female disciples was… suspicious.
Lin Feng was dumbstruck. He blinked, caught off guard by the accusation. It was true that, as of now, the sect only consisted of him and a few women, but he hadn’t intended it to become some sort of harem. The misunderstanding was obvious, but he could see why they might jump to such conclusions.
Clearing his throat, Lin Feng quickly spoke. "That’s not my intention at all. The Strongest Maiden Sect is a god-tier sect, and it happens that the system guiding me has rated certain female cultivators highly. That’s why I’ve been recruiting them. I assure you, this is not some petty attempt to build a harem."
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Yun Xi watched him closely, her icy gaze studying his every word, but she didn’t speak. It was clear she was still considering his offer.
After a moment of silence, she finally asked, "What can you offer us if we do join you?"
Lin Feng took a deep breath, knowing this was the critical moment. "Before you decide, come see for yourselves. Visit my sect. If it doesn’t meet your expectations, you’re free to leave. I won’t stop you."
Yun Xi and her disciples exchanged glances. Their sect was in ruins, and Yun Xi knew that they had little left to hold onto. Xia Yun had already joined this mysterious sect, and perhaps… just perhaps, it was an opportunity for them to rise from the ashes.
Yun Xi gave a single nod. "Very well. We will come with you."
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With that, Lin Feng summoned the entrance to the **Heavenly Void Dimension**, the hidden realm where the Strongest Maiden Sect resided. The air shimmered, and a swirling portal appeared before them. Yun Xi, her cold expression still in place, stepped forward with her three disciples following closely behind.
As they crossed the threshold, their eyes widened in disbelief.
The world they entered was unlike anything they had ever seen. The **Heavenly Void Dimension** was a realm of untold beauty and power. The air was thick with **Qi**, so dense that it flowed like mist, far beyond anything found in the mortal world. Towering mountains stretched into the sky, each one crowned with majestic buildings and palaces. Rivers of spiritual energy ran through the landscape, glowing with an ethereal light.
Yun Xi’s normally stoic face showed a rare glimpse of surprise. Her disciples were speechless, their eyes wide as they took in the sight before them.
"This… this is your sect?" Li Yan murmured, her voice filled with awe.
Lin Feng smiled. "Welcome to the **Strongest Maiden Sect**."
He led them through the grand gates, showing them the **Sect Master’s Palace**, the **Divine Library**, and the countless **peaks** dedicated to different cultivation arts. Each building was a masterpiece of architecture, glowing with divine energy, and the residences for even the lowest disciples were more luxurious than anything Yun Xi and her disciples had ever seen.
Xu Qing, who had previously been suspicious of Lin Feng’s motives, was now completely silent, her eyes wide as she took in the grandeur of the sect. Even she had to admit, this was far beyond her expectations.
The tour of the **Strongest Maiden Sect** had left Yun Xi and her disciples in awe. The divine energy that radiated from every corner of the sect was beyond anything they had ever encountered, and the resources available to even the outer disciples were unimaginable. Each of the women, despite their initial suspicions, now stood at a crossroads where they had to make a decision.
Yun Xi, the cold and calculating sect master of the now-destroyed **Crystal Moon Sect**, had been silent for some time. Her mind was racing as she processed all that she had seen. Her sect had fallen, her disciples were broken, and there was no future for them in the mortal world. But here, in this hidden realm, they could rise again. Not only that, but the power Lin Feng had displayed was beyond comprehension. If she joined his sect, there was no telling how high she could climb in her cultivation.
Finally, Yun Xi stepped forward. Her cold eyes met Lin Feng's gaze. “I will join your sect,” she said, her voice steady. “I will serve as an elder of the **Strongest Maiden Sect**, and my disciples will follow me.”
Her three disciples—**Xu Qing**, **Li Yan**, and **Chen Rui**—nodded in unison. Despite their initial doubts, they could not deny the overwhelming potential this sect offered. Staying with Yun Xi, who had been like a mother and mentor to them, was their priority, and this was the best way forward.
“However,” Yun Xi added, her icy tone softening just a little, “my disciples including Xia Yun will remain under my care and instruction, as they always have.”
Lin Feng smiled, genuinely pleased by her decision. “Of course. They will be your responsibility, and I trust you to guide them well.”
As soon as Yun Xi accepted, a familiar chime echoed in Lin Feng’s mind.
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### **[System Notification]**
**Mission Completed: Recruit Yun Xi and her disciples.**
**Rewards:**
- Techniques for Yun Xi (Ice-based techniques)
- **Ice Phoenix Robe** (God-tier)
- Cultivation techniques for Xu Qing, Li Yan, and Chen Rui
- Sect tokens and uniforms for all members
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Lin Feng retrieved the rewards granted by the system and turned toward Yun Xi. “Here,” he said, handing her a beautiful set of **god-tier robes** that shimmered with a cold, crystalline light. “This is the **Ice Phoenix Robe**, a perfect match for your cultivation. It will enhance your ice-based abilities and offer protection during battle.”
Yun Xi reached out, her expression betraying a flicker of surprise as she touched the robes. They were cool to the touch, like the purest ice, and she could feel the immense power contained within them. For a moment, her cold façade cracked, and her eyes showed genuine gratitude.
“This…” she hesitated, then nodded. “Thank you.”
Next, Lin Feng presented the **cultivation techniques** and **martial arts manuals** that were suitable for Yun Xi’s disciples. Each one was tailored to the specific strengths of the three women, offering them a clear path forward in their cultivation.
“To you three,” Lin Feng said, addressing Xu Qing, Li Yan, and Chen Rui, “these techniques are now yours. With them, you will be able to grow stronger, far surpassing the limits of the mortal world.”
The disciples, still overwhelmed by the grandeur of the sect, accepted the techniques and treasures with wide eyes. **Xu Qing**, the most vocal and skeptical of the three, held the manual in her hands, her previous sneer replaced with a sense of awe.
“Is this… really happening?” Xu Qing muttered under her breath, flipping through the pages of the god-tier technique manual. She had spent her entire life cultivating under the guidance of Yun Xi, struggling for every breakthrough, but now she held in her hands the key to reaching heights she had never dared dream of.
Lin Feng smiled, watching as each of the disciples came to grips with their new reality. They had made their choice, and now the **Strongest Maiden Sect** had gained four powerful new members.
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### **[System Notification]**
**Sect Panel Update**:
**Current Sect Master**: Lin Feng
**Elders**: 1
- **Yun Xi** (Rating: 97)
**Disciples**: 4
- **Xia Yun** (Rating: 92)
- **Xu Qing** (Rating: 91)
- **Li Yan** (Rating: 90)
- **Chen Rui** (Rating: 92)
Total Sect Power Multiplier: 5x
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Lin Feng’s eyes flicked over the system panel. With the addition of Yun Xi and her disciples, the strength of the sect had increased significantly. The **power multiplier** had risen to **5x**, meaning his already overwhelming strength was now even greater. The system continued to reward him for expanding the sect, and soon, his strength would reach unimaginable levels.
Yun Xi, after accepting the Ice Phoenix Robe and techniques, examined the token Lin Feng had given her, which granted access to the **Heavenly Void Dimension**. The jade token glowed with a soft, radiant light, and when she held it, she could feel the power it held—this was the key to entering and leaving the sect realm at will.
“These tokens,” Lin Feng explained, “will allow you to come and go as you please. You are now a part of the Strongest Maiden Sect, and this realm is your home.”
Yun Xi nodded, a flicker of emotion crossing her cold eyes. For the first time in days, she felt a sense of security. Her sect was gone, but here, in this hidden realm, there was hope. Not just for herself, but for her disciples.
“Master Lin,” she said, bowing slightly in acknowledgment of his position as sect master. “We are grateful for this opportunity.”
Lin Feng nodded, but before he could speak, Xu Qing spoke up again, her skepticism not entirely gone. “You say you have resources beyond the mortal and immortal worlds, but can we really trust someone who’s the only man in a sect of women?”
Yun Xi cast a sharp look at her disciple, but Lin Feng merely chuckled, not offended. “You’ll see for yourselves soon enough. Words can only go so far.”
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Lin Feng then led Yun Xi and her disciples further into the sect, continuing the tour. As they moved deeper into the **Heavenly Void Dimension**, they encountered various **divine halls** and **peaks** that housed god-tier resources. The scale of the sect was far beyond what any of them could comprehend.
At one point, they passed the **Alchemy Hall**, where rare and powerful herbs were grown in abundant spiritual gardens. Lin Feng explained how the alchemists of the sect had access to **god-tier pills**, which could drastically increase cultivation speed and heal even the most grievous injuries.
They moved on to the **Weapon Hall**, where the finest weapons crafted from divine materials lay in wait. Each weapon was imbued with immense power, far surpassing the swords and spears they had used in the mortal world.
Xu Qing, despite her previous reservations, found herself speechless. The sheer number of treasures and resources available in this sect was overwhelming. She had never imagined that a place like this could exist.
“This is…” Chen Rui started, her voice shaking with excitement. “This is beyond anything I’ve ever seen.”
Even **Yun Xi**, who prided herself on her cold and composed demeanor, was visibly impressed. Her icy gaze softened as she realized the opportunity before them. Not only could they rebuild their lives, but they could also ascend far beyond the mortal world’s limits.
Finally, they reached one of the many **peaks** where disciples could choose their abodes. Each peak was surrounded by dense spiritual energy, and the residences were more like mansions than the small homes they had been accustomed to in the Crystal Moon Sect.
“You may choose any peak you like,” Lin Feng said, gesturing to the vast expanse of homes. “Each of you will have a place of your own.”
Xu Qing, Li Yan, and Chen Rui exchanged stunned glances. Each of these mansions was larger and more luxurious than their entire sect’s main hall. It was beyond anything they had imagined.
Yun Xi remained silent, but the look of approval in her eyes spoke volumes.
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As Lin Feng watched them, a sense of satisfaction filled him. The **Strongest Maiden Sect** was growing stronger by the day, and with the addition of Yun Xi and her disciples, the future of the sect seemed brighter than ever.
With their decisions made and their new homes chosen, Yun Xi and her disciples had officially joined the Strongest Maiden Sect. And while the future was uncertain, one thing was clear: the sect was destined for greatness, and Lin Feng was leading them toward a path that would shake the foundations of the **mortal**, **immortal**, and **god worlds** alike.
**End of Chapter 6.**