Chapter 1217: Ten Thousand Fox Valley
A month later, after completely controlling two hundred cities, Tang Feng proceeded to eliminate the Sects within his range according to the information he received.
For this, he specifically crafted the Breaking Realm Ruler.
Formations below Level 15 would be easily breached.
In fact, when he conceived this plan, the downfall of the Sects within half of the Northern Domain was destined.
One legion after another, equipped with the Breaking Realm Ruler, surged into each Sect, attacking the weaker before the stronger. It was not about being greedy or rash; for Tang Feng, those Sects were already in his pocket. The wise ones should know what to do to preserve themselves.
In the face of absolute power, all resistance was meaningless.
Tang Feng ordered the legions not only to attack the Sects but also to demoralize them, ensuring they lost confidence before any battle began.
As numerous Sects fell, some that were still observing became utterly panicked. Consequently, in the subsequent period, Tang Feng met quite a few Sect Masters who came bearing gifts to express sincerity.
This was all within Tang Feng's expectations, and the items they brought were not hastily arranged or of low value; they were of high quality and the most treasured within their Sects.
Those of lesser quality were not dared to be presented, for fear of rejection by Tang Feng.
Little did they know, their offerings weren't even glanced at.
So, each of them was nervous to the extreme.
"Gentlemen, you are guests from afar. I, Tang Feng, am not unreasonable. Since you are all willing to join our Tang Family, I certainly welcome you wholeheartedly."
"Thank you, Master Tang."
"You're too kind."
"We're sorry to bother you amidst your busy schedule."
Various displays of the multitude of human emotions by over a dozen Sect Masters were performed continuously to deepen their standing in Tang Feng's perspective.
"It's nothing, since you are guests, I will meet no matter how busy I am. Now, I need to state the rules. Those who can accept them will become part of our Tang Family; those who cannot, I won't waste words. You can leave the way you came. Rest assured, at least before you leave, I, Tang Feng, will do nothing to you, there's no need, right?" Tang Feng smiled.
"Master Tang, please speak clearly."
Those present were seasoned Sect Masters who certainly understood Tang Feng's intentions. In fact, coming here meant being slaughtered, while not coming meant the Sect would definitely not be preserved. Anyone with a bit of foresight knew this.
Coming here meant there was a chance to preserve as much of the Sect as possible.
At this moment, Tang Feng spoke out.
"Firstly, resources are to be sent up, eighty percent each year; you may keep twenty percent. Resource registration will be handled by a designated person to ensure fairness. Secondly, should any city near either our Sect or your Sects face difficulty, your disciples must follow our commands. Finally, if your disciples encounter mine or those from Tang City outside, they must obey my orders unconditionally. Do you have any objections?" Tang Feng asked.
"None, we all agree."
The Sect Masters sighed in relief.
Though Tang Feng's demands seemed domineering and harsh, he did not take away their control over their Sects, only the rights to resources. This was understandable, for it appeared by obeying commands, power seemed forfeited. In truth, if the Sect no longer existed, there would be no need for their consent, only left to become miner slaves.
In the Void Origin Realm, most miner slaves were from Sects that had been destroyed or captives after city conquests.
Of course, some were the remaining offspring after their families were obliterated.
Overall, the conditions given by Tang Feng were already generous. He did not have to do so.
In short, it was an immense favor.
Except for fewer resources, hardly anything changed.
Thus, they dared not hesitate, nodding in agreement one after another.
Seeing their cooperativeness, Tang Feng, naturally, was pleased.
"Very good, then you may register at the headquarters. Someone will guide you. The scenery here is nice; stay a few days before returning."
"Thank you, Master Tang, we'll take our leave."
Upon exiting the hall, these individuals felt much relieved, even displaying smiles on their faces.
To be indirectly extinguished yet still able to smile, one wonders if their Grandmaster would arise and slap them if known.
At this moment, Tang Feng was naturally in a better mood than they were. He then called a few people inside. The next step was naturally spreading the news that over a dozen Sects had joined the embrace of Tang Sect. This would help sway those Sects still observing.
Though he preferred using strength to crush opponents, sometimes other tactics were necessary. Otherwise, if everyone united against him to fight to the death, it wouldn't be beneficial either. Overall, claiming numerous Sects without casualties was a superior strategy.
As for the Sects unwilling to surrender, there was nothing left to say. Not a single piece remains, demonstrating both ruthlessness and soft strategies. The wise should know what to choose.
Some people only realize the pain once they've been seriously hurt.
Two months later, only three Sects remained within the sphere of influence of Tang City.
One was naturally the Sky Extreme Sect, another the Blood Demon Palace, and the last was Ten Thousand Fox Valley.
Humans, demons, and fiends were all present.
All three were Sects with over a million years of heritage, ranking among the top two hundred Sects. Their strength was formidable, especially Ten Thousand Fox Valley, ranked 103rd, with a great chance of entering the top hundred.
Perhaps they already possessed such strength, but the Sect rankings had not been updated.
Among the Demon Clan, they weren't the strongest, but belonged to one of the few powerful clans.
Moreover, they were quite mysterious, and Tang Feng wanted to see for himself.
He thus arrived outside Ten Thousand Fox Valley.
Several legion commanders promptly came to greet him.
"Salutations to the Sect Master."
"At ease, what's the situation?"
"Reporting to the Sect Master, they still refuse to submit. Originally, we wanted to attack, but the fox mist is poisonous. After losing some Divine Weapons, we decided to halt the assault."
Your subordinates are incompetent; please punish us, Sect Master.
"It's not your fault. Wait outside; I'll go in myself." Before the generals could object, Tang Feng had already entered the valley.
Upon entering, he found the valley shrouded in a colorful dense mist with visibility not even exceeding one meter. However, to Tang Feng, it was as good as nonexistent. Activating the Evil God's Eye, potent Divine Light dispersed the thick mist as he continued on.
Upon realization, Tang Feng couldn't help but chuckle wryly.
The mist was no more than a hundred meters thick, meaning it was possible to break through at the cost.
However, such an approach would be unwise; this colorful mist was indeed fiercely toxic. Tang Feng, possessing the Life Source and Swallowing Sky Hall, was completely fearless.
The poison just entered his body and was entirely devoured by the Swallowing Sky Hall.
After passing through the mist, Tang Feng entered a paradise.
Initially, he was greeted by a dense Divine Element rushing towards him, followed by various fragrances. Looking around, countless blooms and fruits dazzled the eye, a scene breathtakingly captivating.
Boo!
A white fox, upon seeing Tang Feng, was so frightened it quickly called for its clan.
In no time, several lights flashed, and Tang Feng found himself surrounded by several men and women.
Damn!
This is unjust.
Seeing these men and women, Tang Feng was stunned. He considered himself perfect enough, yet before these members of the Fox Clan, he still fell short.
The men were handsome, the women were beautiful, surpassing beauty to a realm beyond.
For a moment, Tang Feng's gaze lingered on the two Fox Girls for quite some time.