Chapter 857: Human Nature and Selfishness

Chen Feng’s imposing presence instantly enveloped the sky above the Sea God’s Residence.

The aura of a Half-Step Epic appeared in the hearts of all the survivors, the overwhelming presence making it difficult to breathe. They once had Pang Mu as their support, someone who, even though he often dismissed the survivors as mere tools, still protected them from monster attacks and disasters.

But now, Pang Mu was dead, his entire body sacrificed and turned into a Pill, which was then consumed by Chen Feng, leaving the entire Sea God’s Residence as a land without a master. The professionals within could do nothing against Chen Feng.

“Honorable sir…” At this moment, several people stood in front of Chen Feng.

This group consisted of ten people, led by a middle-aged man dressed in a Mao suit, his aura gloomy like an eagle circling in the sky, ready to dive down and snatch a large piece of flesh from its prey when they least expect it.

The eyes and aura of a person do not lie. Looking at his state, it’s likely he was one of Pang Mu’s close aides.

However, despite his grim appearance, the middle-aged man felt some anxiety and unease. Having witnessed the battle firsthand, he knew of Chen Feng’s terrifying strength. Thus, instead of seeking revenge, he hurriedly stepped forward to try to resolve the conflict.

The middle-aged man abandoned any resistance, his tone somewhat stammering, his voice trembling as he said, “Regarding the matters of the Sea God’s Residence, you may speak to me… I will give you a satisfactory answer.”

“As long as you spare me…”

Before the middle-aged man could finish, Chen Feng raised his right hand, casually flicking a finger, sending a surge of scorching flames from his fingertips.

——Flame attack!

Given Chen Feng’s current attack power, anyone below Legendary level stood little chance of survival.

The middle-aged man had no opportunity to plead for help, engulfed instantly by flames, his body and soul reduced to ashes.

During this, Chen Feng remained expressionless, devoid of any mercy in his eyes.

To step forward in such a situation, one’s courage and authority must be exceptional, but Chen Feng needed a blank slate; any hint of threat had to be eliminated.

Chen Feng never intended to communicate with the Sea God’s Residence. From the moment he killed Pang Mu, his stance towards this faction became one of ruthless suppression.

One strike kill!

Chen Feng’s methods once again intimidated those around him, leaving them trembling, fearful that they might be next.

“Now, you are all my spoils of war!”

“You have no right to negotiate with me, only to obey and accept orders!”

“I know you may feel unwilling, but that’s the situation: refuse, and you die. There’s no second possibility!”

Saying this, Chen Feng’s lips curled into a cold smile, making those before him feel as though they were witnessing a lion in midst of a hunt, too tense, their hearts nearly stopping.

“You can try to resist!”

“After all, you are numerous, perhaps you even have your own teams, but let me remind you, whether victory or defeat, those present here will die, that’s my guarantee.”

These words carried immense deterrent power.

People are selfish; when it concerns themselves, they act cautiously.

If Chen Feng had threatened using the survivors of the Sea God’s Residence, the effect would be minimal. However, by directly targeting the negotiators, it created a stronger sense of impending death.

Chen Feng’s message was clear: if rebellion occurs, regardless of whether you initiated it, the outcome is death!

For self-preservation, they had only one option: to avoid any form of rebellion.

Chen Feng never intended to win hearts in such a short time. Instead, he only needed to plant a seed of fear in their minds, and that was enough.

Sometimes, being ruthless is more effective than kindness, making survivors feel a sense of homecoming is the Order’s responsibility, while Chen Feng’s image should be imposing and formidable, not easily approachable.

[The gods cannot be looked upon directly!]

Chen Feng’s goal was to become a god, and during this period, he needed to experience the feeling of being “unseeable,” which would help him better fit into the role of a deity.

“Rebel? Submit? The choice is yours.”

Chen Feng’s icy voice reached their ears.

These people, already drenched in sweat, exchanged glances with some trepidation and murmured:

“Submit.”

“Submit.”

“Submit.”

Just as Chen Feng anticipated, no one dared to object, at least not in Chen Feng’s presence.

“Well then…”

“Go calculate the population and this time’s losses. Besides that, I need information on all the professionals. Remember my words, all of them!”

Chen Feng gazed at those before him; without Pang Mu, without the previously designated middle-aged leader, they couldn’t form a cohesive force.

“Alright, go collect the information for me now.” Chen Feng waved his hand, and without further delay, they hastily returned to the Sea God’s Residence to complete the task.

Chen Feng wasn’t worried about their complacency or inactivity. He had memorized their auras, ready to execute any with treacherous intent or those not cooperating, dispatching appropriate punishment immediately.

Wei Xun and Lu Wei stood nearby, witnessing Chen Feng’s series of feats, finally recognizing the gap between themselves and him.

With just a few words, he subdued a force numbering in the tens of thousands, an achievement nothing short of astounding.

Nonetheless, Wei Xun and Lu Wei were not ignorant. They understood that while intimidation might have its effects, the primary reason was Chen Feng’s overpowering force.

At the core, what determined it all was Chen Feng’s formidable might.

Compared to before, Chen Feng was even more majestic and powerful!

……………

“Great sir!”

“This is the intelligence we’ve compiled over the past few days for you to review.”

Time swiftly passed by, and it had been three days since the great battle. During this period, the Sea God’s Residence showed little turmoil, with everyone continuing their previous way of life, unaffected by Pang Mu’s death, neither prospering nor falling into scarcity.

The only difference was that the previous brutal fights were completely eradicated. Chen Feng needed population; naturally, he wouldn’t permit slaughter to decrease their numbers.

The seeds of fear had already taken root in their hearts. Over the past days, they diligently compiled population distributions and detailed information on the professionals within the Sea God’s Residence, all within three days.

Chen Feng placed the documents on the table, then casually opened them, and what first caught his eye was the specific population of this force.