Chapter 359: Chapter 358: Qin Feng’s Methods
Qin Feng had reversed the Bosha Golden Light Great Spell to create the Primordial Heart Demon Scripture, a tome of the Demon Dao. For that, he could rightly be called the Ancestor of Heart Demons.
He called himself the second Demon Ancestor. While that might have been a boast, Qin Feng truly had the substance to back it up.
With his Primordial Heart Demon Scripture at the Great Success stage, Qin Feng could use his own emotions and desires to endlessly refine all kinds of Demons.
Back in its prime, the Abyssal Demon Map was filled with countless Demons.
Earth Demons, Ghost Demons, Yin Demons, Succubi, Yang Demons, Blood Demons, Evil Demons, Heart Demons, Moon Demons, Dragon Demons, and Purgatory Demons—a great congregation of them all.
Although he had only recently broken through to the Condensing Vein Realm after his rebirth and couldn’t create the more profound Demons, refining a few simple Heart Demons was as easy as could be.
As of half a month ago, Qin Feng had sensed a shift in the attitudes of the three Outer Disciples who were once completely and utterly loyal to him.
Although his current strength didn’t allow him to perceive all their thoughts with perfect clarity, he could definitely sense that some unusual ideas were taking root in their minds.
...
His gaze fell upon the three men. Qin Feng could feel the intense struggle deep in their hearts, a tidal wave of countless colliding thoughts.
Under this intense change, their auras began to tremble like a lake stirred by massive waves, and panic surfaced in their hearts.
Countless negative emotions leaked out. Their hearts began to race, their muscles tensed, and the True Qi inside them condensed like a rolling Thunderbolt.
’Are they getting desperate?’ A strange light flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes as he took in the three men’s reactions.
A searing Flame appeared in Qin Feng’s eyes. It was like a boundless river, surging forward to blot out the sky and cover the earth.
If Luan Xiaochuan and the others made the slightest suspicious move, their souls would instantly be scattered by a single blow from this river of Flame.
WHOOSH!
Sweat beaded on the foreheads of Luan Xiaochuan and the other two. In that instant, they felt as if they had plunged into the Purgatory Abyss, enveloped by countless Flames.
This was complete spiritual suppression.
Only at this moment did the three of them realize just how terrifying their Peak Master was.
THUD!
Luan Xiaochuan, Xu Jie, and Zhao Yuan instantly collapsed to the ground. At the same time, the dozen or so High-tier Medicine Boys behind them fainted on the spot.
They had been knocked unconscious directly by the spiritual pressure.
"Peak Master, this disciple deserves ten thousand deaths!"
The three of them knelt in unison. Abruptly, they raised their heads to look at each other, their eyes filled with shock.
"Don’t tell me you too..."
The three of them looked horrified.
"Young Master, you mustn’t show mercy to these three traitors! I suggest executing them on the spot and exterminating their nine relations to make an example of them!"
The three men’s faces turned deathly pale. They whipped around to glare angrily at Qin Gang, who was striding toward them.
"What are you looking at? You three treacherous dogs who forget loyalty at the sight of profit! You dare to secretly collude with the enemy? Did you really think you could pull the wool over everyone’s eyes on Heavenly Red Peak?"
Qin Shou sneered from the side.
Gifted with the ability to communicate with numerous Spiritual Objects, there was nothing on the entire Heavenly Red Peak that could escape Qin Shou’s eyes.
Especially after receiving many benefits from Qin Feng recently, his strength had soared, and this innate ability had improved by leaps and bounds.
He had observed every minute change on Heavenly Red Peak and reported them all to Qin Feng.
These people thought their methods were brilliant, but in reality, everything on Heavenly Red Peak was laid bare before their Peak Master.
The three men’s faces were ashen.
’Annihilation of our entire clans!’
The three of them panicked.
"Peak Master, spare us! Please listen to our explanation! We were coerced! Our families’ lives are in their hands! We had no choice but to submit! But we have never done anything to betray Heavenly Red Peak or your interests, Peak Master! We beg you to see the truth!"
"I can swear an oath! If I have betrayed the Peak Master, may my, Luan Xiaochuan’s, Cultivation never advance another inch for the rest of my life, and may I be struck down by the heavens!"
THUMP.
Luan Xiaochuan took a step forward and slammed his head heavily on the stone platform, the spot between his eyebrows turning bloody.
"Peak Master, we were forced! They placed a vicious Secret Technique on us. If we didn’t obey, not only would we die, but our families would be completely annihilated!"
Panicked, Xu Jie’s sallow face was full of guilt. He gritted his teeth and said, "But I swear to the heavens, I have never done anything to harm Heavenly Red Peak!"
Beside them, the taciturn Zhao Yuan also kowtowed repeatedly.
Qin Gang’s eyes shifted. After glancing at Qin Feng and receiving a subtle nod, he let out a cold laugh.
"Biting the hand that feeds you! The three of you should ask your own hearts how many benefits you’ve taken from Heavenly Red Peak. Upper Vehicle Spirit Pills, Spirit Medicines, Top Grade Spirit Wine, rare Cultivation Techniques... Perhaps your lives have become too comfortable, and you’ve forgotten the Peak Master’s grace!"
The three men were filled with shame.
’That’s enough.’ Watching Qin Shou and Qin Gang play the bad cop, Qin Feng thought to himself and gave them a slight signal.
Seeing Qin Feng’s signal, Qin Shou and Qin Gang immediately fell silent.
Just then, Yu Yao, Zou Yuxian, and Yin Lihua gracefully approached from the side. Yu Yao’s fine brows were knitted, her expression grave.
Lû Chunyang, Du Pingxia, and Li Zhuang had chosen to leave Heavenly Red Peak after Ao Kun was killed in battle.
For reasons unknown, Yu Yao had chosen to stay.
Through Qin Feng’s arrangements, the three women were now Outer Disciples of Heavenly Red Peak, all serving under him with their own respective duties.
Yu Yao glanced at the three men kneeling on the ground with miserable faces. "Young Master, in my opinion, these three Senior Brothers must have their own difficulties," she said. "Based on my observations, although they have been in secret contact with those people for the past half-month, it seems they were coerced and have not actually betrayed you!"
The three men’s eyes lit up, and they shot Yu Yao a grateful look.
The three looked up desperately at Qin Feng, who was seated above, their eyes pleading.
Today’s Qin Feng wasn’t just an Elder of the Cyan Dragon Academy.
He was also a Fourth Grade Alchemist. Countless people were waiting for a chance to curry favor with a Fourth Grade Alchemist.
If Qin Feng truly decided to take his anger out on their families, he wouldn’t even have to lift a finger. With just the slightest hint, the surrounding great families would rush to do the job for him.
After all, many people were likely looking for an opportunity to build a connection with a fifteen-year-old Fourth Grade Alchemist.
Qin Gang shot Yu Yao a cold look and sneered. "Difficulties? If they were truly loyal, why would they hide this and not report it? If they had difficulties or were threatened, they should have reported it to the Young Master immediately! It’s clear to me they harbor ill intentions and are blinded by greed! People like this should have their entire clans executed immediately to make an example of them! Otherwise, who will be loyal to the Young Master in the future?"
"Enough. I know everything about your situation."
Just then, Qin Feng spoke up. His gaze swept over Luan Xiaochuan and the other two.
"I understand what is in your hearts. Although you were coerced, your loyalty is commendable. You had some selfish thoughts, but your fundamental virtue is intact. You have not betrayed me! This point is worthy of praise."
Hearing this, the three men breathed a sigh of relief. They looked at their Peak Master with gratitude, a deep sense of being moved swelling in their hearts.
They felt as though all their perseverance had been validated.
A profound sentiment welled up within them: a gentleman will die for one who truly knows him.
In that instant, their loyalty reached its absolute peak.
If Qin Feng were to order them to kill themselves right now, they would not hesitate for a second.
The next moment, Qin Feng said, "However, your method was wrong. That person was targeting Heavenly Red Peak—targeting me. By concealing it, you were only exposing Heavenly Red Peak to needless losses!"
"He is in the shadows while I am in the light. If you had reported everything to me, the situation would be completely different. It’s possible that with the information from you, I could have reversed the entire situation. Not only could I have protected your lives and families, but I could have even used you as an opportunity to strike back at the one plotting against Heavenly Red Peak!"
Qin Feng spoke gracefully, his words as persuasive as a blossoming lotus. His speech was more potent than any Enlightenment Secret Technique.
The three of them felt ashamed, then fearful, but most of all, they were moved.
Their state of mind was wondrous. In an instant, they transformed from the verge of betrayal to absolute die-hard loyalists.
Qin Feng observed their transformation, his expression unchanging.
"Peak Master, we were wrong! We will report everything to you right now!"
(This is the first Chapter of the day, with three more to come. I fell asleep yesterday, ahem, so I was one Chapter short. I’ll make up for it in September along with all the other Chapters I owe. Get ready for a huge release!)
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