"Leader, what is a leader? A leader is someone who leads a world onto the right path, a belief, a beacon!
Can you guarantee that in the world you lead, there isn't a single person who has a grievance with you?
Just because they have a grievance, you intend to kill them all?
If you do this, people will live in fear, and those with grievances against you will know that you are a petty person and will be forced to stand against you.
Moreover, with chaos imminent, this is precisely when we need manpower. Last time, you said you wanted to be the leader of the alliance. How would you lead? Why would others submit to you?
Because you are a descendant of the Lei Di? That's bullshit! This title, when you are strong, can bring about rightful submission and popular support. But when you are weak, this title is worthless. Look at the Wan family now.
In the end, it still comes down to strength, doesn't it?
Whoever doesn't submit to you, you beat them into submission. Can you fight against how many people alone?
Don't you still need to build your own team?
You're trying to win over Qing Feng and Tao Dian, aren't you?
You want both of their Nascent Souls. Then why can't you have these three Tribulation Passers and a peak Mahayana cultivator who is no less than me?"
Fang Xiaoyu nodded, indicating her father was right, and tugged at Wan Lei's sleeve.
Wan Lei took a deep breath, clasped his hands towards Old Fang,
"Thank you, Father-in-law, for your guidance. I was narrow-minded, blinded by hatred."
"Hmm, hatred can sometimes be the driving force for progress, but more often, it is a form of evil desire that clouds one's judgment.
It's good that you understand."
"Yes."
"When we go out later, I will get you some top-tier healing pills from the inner vault for you to give to them so they can recover quickly. I find your small world quite peculiar; it should also aid in their recovery. So, let them stay here."
"Okay."
The few of them landed in front of the four individuals. Wan Lei said,
"You four, stay here to recuperate first. I'll bring you pills later."
"Yes, Master."
The four replied in unison.
Wan Lei blinked. He noticed that the other three were looking at him when they spoke, but Xi Ren Yuan Jun was looking at Fang Xiaoyu.
"Wrong, I'm here,"
Wan Lei looked at Xi Ren Yuan Jun.
Xi Ren Yuan Jun's gaze was somewhat cold,
"I only recognize her as my master. You..."
Xi Ren Yuan Jun couldn't utter the word "worthy" because the backlash from the slave contract of the Fate Controlling Diagram had already caused her to kneel on the ground in pain.
Fang Xiaoyu kicked Xi Ren Yuan Jun away.
Wan Lei crouched down in front of Xi Ren Yuan Jun and smiled,
"Say Master."
"M-Master."
"Good. From now on, behave yourself. If you harbor any thoughts about my wife, I'll be the first to kill you. We don't have those perverted tastes."
Wan Lei was aware of Xi Ren Yuan Jun's masochistic tendencies.
At the same time, he felt a sense of accomplishment in subduing a high-and-mighty queen-like beauty to kneel at his feet.
But you have to submit to me. And you can't have those perverted thoughts about my wife.
"Alright, she has submitted. There's no need to humiliate her like this. You'll need her to help you conquer territories in the future, so treat her with respect,"
Old Fang advised from the side.
At the same time, his gaze swept over the three beautiful women.
One was cold and stubborn, another was charming and captivating, and even the transformed human form of the Fire Phoenix had an extraordinary aura, heroic and unrestrained. Tsk, tsk, tsk...
"Old Fang, which one have you taken a liking to?"
Fang Xiaoyu whispered in his ear, her mouth and eyes filled with a dangerous smile.
"No, no, you wicked girl. Do you think your father is that kind of person? Honestly, don't go blabbing to your mother."
"Hmph, just like Wan Lei, you have the desire but not the courage."
Fang Xiaoyu gave Old Fang a look of disdain.
Old Fang felt bitter.
With your mother's temperament, would I dare to have courage?
With your even more domineering and formidable personality than your mother's, would Wan Lei dare?
"Fate Controlling Diagram."
The orb of light flew to Wan Lei.
"Why is she still a bit defiant? Can she resist your contract?"
"The stronger the will, the harder it is to enslave. The other three had no psychological resistance, but Yuan Jun had stronger resistance. However, she cannot resist the contract. You just need to train her more."
"Then how many people can I enslave now? For example, what if I catch dozens of Tribulation Passers to enslave?"
Wan Lei began to imagine the impressive scene of dozens of Tribulation Passing old monsters appearing behind him with a wave of his hand.
But he immediately thought, according to the conventions of immortals, they generally wouldn't let him become too strong. If it were truly possible, then he would be unbeatable, which would disrupt the game balance.
"Theoretically, there are no restrictions, but this consumes your divine consciousness. The more people there are, the greater the burden.
Also, when I was created, the creator placed restrictions on me. You cannot enslave more than five beings who are a major realm higher than you.
As for those below your level, there are no restrictions.
For example, you can enslave five Tribulation Passers now, but you cannot enslave Immortal realm cultivators."
"Oh, I see. Then I'll catch two more Tribulation Passing old monsters another day."
Wan Lei's words made Old Fang and Qing Feng's mouths twitch.
Catching two more Tribulation Passing old monsters? Are those like cabbages by the roadside? How many Tribulation Passers are there in the entire Lei Feng Realm?
"Master, the more severely injured the enemy, the faster the enslavement process. It's best to make them severely wounded, on the verge of death, and then unconscious. They are the easiest to enslave.
You don't need to worry about their injuries; I can help them recover."
"Alright, I understand."
Wan Lei nodded and waved his hand, dismissing the orb of light.
Then, he paced back and forth in front of the four individuals. After a moment of thought,
"Xi Ren Yuan Jun, can you pass on the inheritance of the Netherworld Cold Fire to Xi Ren Jun and help him break through to Tribulation Passing as well? I recall that the inheritance of the Four Great Divine Fires can advance one's cultivation by a major realm. You, Zhi Huo Qing Wu, and the two of us all did that."
"No."
Xi Ren Yuan Jun replied without hesitation,
"The inheritance of the Four Great Divine Fires can only be obtained by one person at a time. If it were possible for two or three people, then Uncle and I would have directly inherited and become Four Great Powers when my father was still alive. Why would we have to wait until my father died to inherit?"
Xi Ren Yuan Jun spoke without any politeness.
Wan Lei also noticed that although Zhi Huo Qing Wu and the Fire Phoenix didn't look at him directly, they were at least respectful. Only this Xi Ren Yuan Jun was defiant and resentful, looking at him unfavorably from every angle.
"Then why could Xiao Yu and I inherit the Three-Flavor True Fire twice?"
"The Three-Flavor True Fire of Li Mei Xian was originally split into two. After hundreds of years of nurturing on Li Mei Xian and that donkey, it became a double portion.
This is also why Li Mei Xian was so weak.
Simply put, my master inherited the Three-Flavor True Fire of Li Mei Xian, and you inherited the portion from the donkey."