Chapter 62: The Harvest
In addition to everything else, this event would also allow the name of "Hell" to spread widely across Zhongzhou.
Unknowingly, it had increased both the authority and "value" of Hell.
Xiao Feng had planned everything step by step, calculating every person's reaction with terrifying precision.
He understood human nature too well—so well that it was no longer something that could be described as "multi-layered planning."
It could only be called—
Divine-level mastery.
If the world were to learn of this, they would undoubtedly be shocked to the core… even filled with fear and reverence.
Unfortunately, only Xiao Xing and the others knew the truth.
And because of it, their feelings toward Xiao Feng had changed.
From respect and awe…
to absolute fanatic devotion.
At this point, if Xiao Feng gave a single order, they would willingly die for him without hesitation.
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"We greet the Clan Leader!"
Xiao Xing and Xiao Hai, who had returned from the Xuanming Sect, stood respectfully before Xiao Feng.
Their eyes burned with undisguised fanaticism.
Xiao Feng remained calm, showing no reaction.
He actually welcomed this development.
This was also part of his plan.
By letting them witness everything personally, he had subtly shaped their mindset.
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"Everything is done?" Xiao Feng asked calmly.
"Yes, Clan Leader. Everything has been completed according to your orders!"
Xiao Xing stepped forward and presented a storage ring.
"Clan Leader, this is all of the Xuanming Sect's wealth."
Xiao Feng took it without any change in expression.
But the contents inside were far from simple.
The Xuanming Sect had stood in Zhongzhou for hundreds of years, plundering countless resources and treasures.
Their wealth was so vast that a single storage ring could never contain it.
In reality, this ring contained—
countless other storage rings.
A ring within rings.
A structure so absurd it felt unreal.
And inside those layers of rings lay the true foundation of the Xuanming Sect's wealth:
cultivation techniques, battle skills, rare herbs, ancient records, and endless treasures.
The value of this fortune alone was enough to build an entire top-tier sect from scratch.
Even Xiao Xing and the others had been shaken when they first sorted everything.
So this is why people say—
killing and looting is the fastest way to wealth.
Just one Xuanming Sect had already produced such terrifying gains.
If there were more… the Xiao Clan would never lack resources again.
Of course, they only thought this in passing.
The Xuanming Sect was their enemy—an enemy that deserved death.
Other sects were unrelated to them.
They would not, and could not, randomly massacre others.
That would make them no different from the Xuanming Sect.
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Xiao Feng's Decision
Xiao Feng spoke calmly:
"Take out all cultivation techniques, battle skills, and ancient records. The rest you can keep."
"Right now, 'Hell' has suffered losses and needs to rebuild. You also need resources for your own development."
His tone was as casual as discarding a single coin.
Xiao Xing and the others did not refuse.
They had already separated the items in advance.
A second storage ring was handed over—containing only techniques, skills, and knowledge.
Xiao Feng accepted it and left.
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Aftermath
The remaining cleanup was quickly handled.
In a short time, everything was restored and reorganized.
In fact, the site looked even more organized than before.
With the Xuanming Sect's centuries of accumulation, and this crushing display of power…
"Hell" would only grow stronger from this point onward.
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A Deeper Realization
However, Xiao Feng's thoughts were not on victory.
He had realized something important.
The current strength of "Hell" was still not enough.
The Xiao Clan was also not strong enough.
Although they had improved greatly over the years, they were still far behind the true top powers of Zhongzhou.
Even a single Xuanming Zi—just a One-Star Dou Saint—had already been considered a major figure in the region.
And yet…
he had died so easily in Xiao Feng's hands.
This only proved one thing:
Their current strength was still far from sufficient.
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Responsibility and Pressure
Xiao Feng understood clearly.
Even though he was the Clan Leader and could protect them…
he could not always be there.
What if he was delayed?
What if something unexpected happened?
Would "Hell" simply collapse without him?
That possibility alone was unacceptable.
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Returning to the Xiao Clan's hidden world, he quickly settled everything and assigned future tasks.
Then, without delay, he entered the cultivation chamber once again.
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The Will to Grow Stronger
After everything he had witnessed, Xiao Feng's resolve had only become stronger.
The world was far more brutal than he had imagined.
A One-Star Dou Saint like Xuanming Zi—someone who could be considered a famous figure in Zhongzhou—had been killed in just a few moves.
If even such people could die so easily…
then he was far from safe.
In this world, everything was meaningless before absolute power.
If he did not want to become like Xuanming Zi…
then he had only one choice.
Become stronger.
Break through.
Reach a higher realm.
And stand at the very peak.
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Even though his foundation was now extremely stable and his mentality calm…
after everything that had happened, how could he remain completely unaffected?
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As the Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan, a Five-Star Dou Saint, Xiao Feng's relentless cultivation also influenced the entire clan.
A saying spread among the clan members:
> "Do not fear others being more talented than you—fear them being more talented and still working harder than you."
If even Xiao Feng was cultivating so fiercely…
how could they dare be lazy?
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Soon, the entire Xiao Clan's small world erupted into a wave of cultivation.
Everyone began to train with unprecedented intensity.
Unfortunately, Xiao Feng would not see this scene.
Otherwise, he would surely have been pleased.
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