332: Chapter 332 Fiefdom

Exclamations rang out in the square once more.

"The Meteor Realm! That is a complete Cultivation World! Although it is not as vast as the Central Realm where the Sect is located, it still spans millions of miles, is rich in resources, and has a large population! To designate such a place as a private fiefdom, what level of trust and high regard this shows!"

A warm current surged through Gao Feng's heart. He knew this was the Sect Master's affirmation of him, as well as the high expectations placed upon him.

"This Disciple will certainly not fail the Sect Master's high expectations!" he said solemnly.

The Sect Master nodded and turned his gaze to the seven people behind Gao Feng, his eyes filled with admiration.

"I have also learned of your performance in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races and the defense of Meteor City," the Sect Master said. "Luo Li's music, Su Ning's spatial Spell, Chu Lan's Spirit Plant Formation, Tianxin's Talisman, Yaoguang's healing, Lin Yue's defense, and Lin Jingyu's sword Dao—each of you has your own strengths, and your coordination is truly rare."

He paused and continued, "Luo Li, Su Ning, Chu Lan, Tianxin, Yaoguang, and Lin Yue, I hereby appoint you all as Elders of the Wuxiang Sect, each enjoying top-tier Cultivate resources and granted an independent Immortal Cave."

Upon hearing this, the six of them quickly knelt and kowtowed, saying excitedly, "Thank you, Sect Master!"

Lin Jingyu stood where he was, his expression somewhat complex. He was a Disciple of the Qingyun Sect, not a member of the Wuxiang Sect, so naturally, he did not share in these rewards.

The Sect Master looked at Lin Jingyu and said, "Lin Jingyu, you are a Disciple of the Qingyun Sect, so it is inconvenient for me to appoint you. However, I will truthfully inform the Qingyun Sect Master of your performance in this battle. In addition, in my personal capacity, I gift you 100,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones and several Medicinal Pills for the Golden Core Stage, as a small token of my appreciation."

Lin Jingyu quickly bowed and saluted, saying, "Thank you for your generous gift, Sect Master!"

The Sect Master nodded and said, "You may rest at ease in Meteor City for a few days. Once your injuries have fully healed, I will send someone to escort you back to the Qingyun Sect."

Although Lin Jingyu felt a bit reluctant in his heart, he knew this was the proper course of action. He respectfully replied, "Yes."

With that, the awards ceremony concluded. The Sect Master drank a few more cups with everyone, then made an excuse about having matters to attend to and took Gao Feng away from the square.

The two arrived at a secret chamber in the City Lord's Mansion. The Sect Master waved his hand to set up a soundproofing Restriction, then turned to look at Gao Feng.

"Gao Feng, do you know why I came here personally?" the Sect Master asked.

Gao Feng pondered and said, "Is it to boost morale, Sect Master?"

The Sect Master nodded and said, "That is one reason. More importantly, there is something I must tell you in person."

Gao Feng felt a chill in his heart and said, "Please enlighten me, Sect Master."

The Sect Master took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The main force of the Ten Thousand Races army is gathering. It is estimated that in three years, they will launch a full-scale invasion of the Human Realm."

Although Gao Feng had already learned this news from Ling Zhan, hearing it from the Sect Master himself caused his heart to sink.

The Sect Master continued, "This attack is different from any previous one. According to reliable intelligence, the Ten Thousand Races Alliance has reached a consensus to exhaust the power of their entire race to launch a war of annihilation. At that time, there will be at least ten Ten Thousand Races commanders at the Golden Core Late Stage or above, and it is even possible that a Ten Thousand Races King at the Nascent Soul Stage will personally lead the expedition."

Gao Feng gasped.

Golden Core Late Stage, or even Nascent Soul Stage! Such power was simply not something he could contend with right now!

The Sect Master looked at him and said, "Are you afraid?"

Gao Feng shook his head and said, "I am not afraid, just... feeling the pressure."

The Sect Master smiled slightly and said, "Pressure is a good thing. Without pressure, how can there be motivation?"

He walked to the window, looked at the night sky outside, and said slowly, "Gao Feng, do you know why I wanted to designate the Meteor Realm as your fiefdom?"

Gao Feng said, "Please enlighten me, Sect Master."

The Sect Master said, "Because this place will be the front line of the future decisive battle. If the Ten Thousand Races army wants to attack the core of the Human Realm, the Meteor Realm is the only path. This will be your first line of defense, and also the most important one."

He turned around, looked at Gao Feng with eyes full of expectation, and said, "I hope you can achieve a Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage within three years and become a true God of War. At that time, I will hand over the command of the Human Realm Alliance to you, and you will lead everyone to face the Ten Thousand Races army."

Gao Feng's heart shook. Handing over the command of the Human Realm Alliance to him? What immense trust this was!

He knelt down solemnly and said, "This Disciple will certainly do his utmost and will not fail the Sect Master's high expectations!"

The Sect Master helped him up, patted his shoulder, and said, "Rise. I believe in you."

He paused and continued, "As for the fiefdom, plan it slowly after you return. If you need any resources, just ask. The Sect will fully support you."

Gao Feng nodded and said, "Thank you, Sect Master."

The Sect Master looked at him, a flash of complex emotion in his eyes, and said, "Gao Feng, remember, protecting the Human Realm is not a one-person job. Those people by your side are all comrades you can entrust your back to. Make good use of them, and trust them."

Gao Feng said solemnly, "This Disciple understands."

The Sect Master nodded with satisfaction and said, "Alright, I should be going. You return now; your friends are still waiting for you."

He raised his hand and waved; his figure turned into a beam of light and disappeared into the night sky.

Gao Feng stood at the window, watching that beam of light disappear into the distance, remaining motionless for a long time.

After a long while, he finally turned around and walked out of the secret chamber.

Outside, Luo Li and the others were waiting for him. Lin Jingyu was also there; his expression was calm, and no emotions could be discerned.

"What did the Sect Master say to you?" Luo Li asked.

Gao Feng looked at them, at these comrades who had fought side by side with him through life and death, and a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.

"Three years from now, the main force of the Ten Thousand Races army will launch a full-scale invasion," he said slowly. "The Sect Master hopes that we can become stronger within three years and become the main force to resist the Ten Thousand Races."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became grave.

But no one retreated, and no one was afraid.

Lin Yue grinned and said, "Three years? That's enough! With us here, no matter how many of the Ten Thousand Races come, we'll beat them all back!"

Chu Lan nodded and said, "That's right. With the eight of us together, what difficulty can't we overcome?"

Su Ning said softly, "No matter what lies ahead, we will walk together."

Tianxin rarely showed a smile, and said, "Together."

Yaoguang clenched her fists and said, "Together!"

Lin Jingyu stepped forward, looked at Gao Feng, and said, "Senior Brother Gao Feng, although I must return to the Qingyun Sect, if the Human Realm is ever in danger in the future, I, Lin Jingyu, will definitely come and fight side by side with you all."

Gao Feng looked at him, nodded solemnly, and said, "Good, I will wait for you."

Luo Li looked at everyone, her eyes full of determination, and said, "Let us together protect the Human Realm."

On the third day after the victory banquet, Lin Jingyu bade farewell and returned to the Qingyun Sect.

Before leaving, he said goodbye to everyone one by one. Finally, he looked at Gao Feng, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Brother Gao Feng, take care. If there is a need in the future, send me a message, and I will definitely come."

Gao Feng nodded and said solemnly, "Safe travels."

Lin Jingyu turned and stepped onto the flying boat that Ling Zhan had prepared for him, turning into a stream of light and disappearing into the horizon.

After seeing Lin Jingyu off, Gao Feng took the six of them—Luo Li, Su Ning, Chu Lan, Tianxin, Yaoguang, and Lin Yue—to their fiefdom: the Meteor Realm.

The Meteor Realm was vast and boundless, spanning millions of miles from east to west. The core area in the east was Meteor City, where city walls stood in great numbers and the population was dense; it was the most prosperous place in the Meteor Realm. After days of fierce fighting, although Meteor City was severely damaged, repairs were already being accelerated, and it would soon recover its former vitality.

Gao Feng did not want to disturb the lives of the original inhabitants, nor did he wish to disrupt the original layout of Meteor City. After discussing with everyone, he decided to establish the fiefdom in a remote area three thousand miles west of Meteor City, called "Meteor Valley."

This place was surrounded by mountains, the valley was open, and a clear stream flowed through it. Most importantly, it was rarely visited by people, so it would not affect anyone.

When the seven of them stepped into Meteor Valley, the scene before them lifted their spirits.

The valley was lush with vegetation, wild flowers covered the ground, the stream gurgled, and birds chirped. On the mountainside in the distance, there were several natural caves that could serve as residences with a little renovation. The air was permeated with a faint Spiritual Qi; although it was not dense, it was very suitable for Cultivate.

"Good place!" Lin Yue praised, "It's much quieter than over in Meteor City."

Chu Lan was already looking around, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She crouched down, grabbed a handful of soil, examined it carefully, and sniffed it, a satisfied expression appearing on her face.

"The soil quality is not bad, and the Meteor Star Power it contains is richer than outside." She stood up and looked at the open flat land in the valley. "That place is most suitable for developing a Spirit Plant garden."

Gao Feng nodded and said, "Then I leave it to you. You are in full charge of the Spirit Plant aspect."

Chu Lan said excitedly, "Leave it to me!"

In the days that followed, the seven of them settled down in Meteor Valley.

They selected a flat piece of land in the deepest part of the valley, backed by a cliff, facing a stream, with open terrain and plenty of sunshine. This would be the core area for building their fiefdom.

Gao Feng gathered everyone together and began to assign tasks.

"Chu Lan is responsible for Spirit Plant construction," he said. "Su Ning is responsible for setting up Spatial Formations around the fiefdom, establishing teleportation points and warning Restrictions. Tianxin is responsible for drawing various Talismans for emergencies. Yaoguang is responsible for refining Medicinal Pills; we need sufficient Cultivate resources. Lin Yue is responsible for setting up defensive Formations; I want this place to be impregnable. Luo Li, you are responsible for setting up music-based Formations, using music to assist in Cultivate and for vigilance."

Everyone nodded one after another and went off to carry out their orders.

Chu Lan was the first to take action.

On the chosen flat land, she began to set up Spirit Gathering Formation patterns using the techniques of the Spirit Plant Formation. Green beams of light overflowed from her fingertips, sinking into the ground, slowly guiding the spiritual power from deep underground to the surface. She worked for three whole days before she finished setting up the Formation patterns for the entire plot of land.

Then, she took out the Spirit Plant seeds she had brought back from the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races.

Some of these seeds were War Soul Spirit Plant seeds she had obtained on the third level, some were ancient Spirit Plant seeds found on the fourth level, and others were rare varieties discovered in the Star Clan's secret palace on the fifth level. Every single one was incomparably precious; they were her greatest harvest from these past days.

She carefully buried the first seed in the soil, then activated the Spirit Plant Art.