Heavenly Harem Sect
Chapter 258 - 258: A Hostile Force

[: 3rd POV :]

The sect master and the 20 elders, their faces contorted with anger, unleashed a torrent of spiritual pressure, intending to crush Fresia under the weight of their combined auras.

The oppressive force in the room was palpable, and it seemed as though the very air had turned heavy with their disdain.

"How dare you!" the sect master thundered, his voice echoing through the chamber.

However, to their astonishment, Fresia stood unfazed in the midst of their combined onslaught.

Her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint as she absorbed the force of their oppressive auras with apparent ease.

"Hmpf! Only this, and you dare to suffocate me with your auras!?" she retorted, her smirk widening.

In an instant, Fresia unleashed her own spiritual power, a surge of energy that rippled through the room.

The tables turned abruptly as the sect master and the elders felt their own auras being overwhelmed by an unseen force.

Fear lingered in the eyes of the sect master and the elders as Fresia effortlessly repelled their combined auras.

The once-imposing figures now stood vulnerable, their pride shattered by the unexpected prowess of the Heavenly Harem Sect disciple.

"H-How can this happen!?"

The sect master stammered, his voice betraying a mix of disbelief and apprehension.

His cultivation, proudly at the Emperor rank, had never failed him before.

Yet, facing Fresia, it seemed as though the rules of power had been rewritten.

Fresia, her smirk never fading, responded with an air of nonchalance, "These are the powers and strength granted by my master''

''Even though your Emperor's cultivation is formidable, it's nothing but a pebble in my eyes'' She insulted.

The sect master, still grappling with the shock of his own vulnerability, gritted his teeth.

"You will pay for this insolence, disciple of the Heavenly Harem Sect. No one challenges the might of our sect and lives to tell the tale."

With a sinister glint in his eye, the sect master stood and marched towards Fresia.

His might held no sway over her anymore, but his anger was still enough to make the ground quiver beneath their feet.

In a fit of rage, he raised his palm as if to strike her down.

But just as he was an inch away from her throat, there was a loud boom all of sudden and the result was that the sect master had been knocked back onto the floor with a gaping hole in his chest.

He was dead within the blink of an eye!

The elders gasped in shock at what they had seen.

Fresia's spiritual power had grown so strong that it could manifest itself into force tangible enough to pierce through even high-level defences techniques.

"Anybody else wishes to entertain me?"

Fresia questioned with a smirk as she looked upon the elders who now feared her overwhelming power.

The energy in the room shifted abruptly, replaced by an aura of silent reverence for her capabilities and strength.

None of them dared look up at her or make a peep in response to Fresia's query.

They knew they were no match for her now.

"I've come here for a purpose and that is, I wish to recruit all of the Female Elders that you have to offer and all of the Female Disciples that you have,"

Fresia declared, her voice thundered within the room.

Her words seemed to be enough to snap them out of their daze as they slowly began nodding in agreement.

They had no choice but to accept her request.

Fresia smiled, "Good, then, you can expect some good news later on."

With that, she waved her arm and a curtain of mist descended from the sky to envelop her in its embrace.

When it cleared, Fresia had vanished without a trace.

All that remained was an echo of her laughter lingering in the air.

The elders exchanged looks of disbelief and awe as they were left awestruck by the might they had witnessed.

All of them turned towards each other and the elders and said in a solemn voice, "We can no longer ignore the presence of the Heavenly Harem Sect''

''You're right, from here on, the Heavenly Harem Sect will be declared as a hostile force'' One of the elders said.

The elders, though initially awestruck by Fresia's display of power, were not easily swayed.

As the mist dissipated, revealing an empty space where Fresia once stood, tension settled over the room.

Instead of complying with her orders, the elders exchanged wary glances and shared an unspoken understanding.

One of the elders, a stout figure with a grizzled beard, stepped forward.

"This Heavenly Harem Sect, despite their flashy displays, is nothing more than a group of rogue cultivators''

''We cannot let their audacity go unchecked, and we certainly won't bow to their demands."

The others nodded in agreement, bolstered by the elder's assertiveness.

Despite witnessing the might of Fresia, doubt lingered among them.

They questioned the sect's true potential and whether it posed a legitimate threat to the established powers.

"We need to inform the Imperials immediately," declared another elder, a stern look etched on his face.

"They won't take kindly to an upstart sect challenging their authority''

''We must make it clear that the Heavenly Harem Sect is a hostile force, and their actions should be scrutinized."

The decision to declare the sect as hostile spread among the elders like wildfire.

Despite the recent display of power, they held firm to the belief that the Imperials might far surpass that of the Heavenly Harem Sect.

Confidence swelled within them as they envisioned presenting this information to the Imperial authorities.

With a collective sense of purpose, the elders made their way out of the chamber, each determined to deliver the news to the Imperials.

The once-secretive sect was now thrust into the spotlight, marked as a potential threat to the established order.

As they stepped out into the open air, the elders cast furtive glances at the sky, half-expecting Fresia to reappear.

However, the misty aftermath of her departure lingered, leaving an eerie stillness in its wake.

Unbeknownst to the elders, their decision to declare the Heavenly Harem Sect as a hostile force set in motion a chain of events that would reverberate through the realms of power.

The Imperials, upon receiving this information, would have to decide how to handle this newfound challenge to their authority.

Days had passed since Fresia's encounter with the elders of the sect, and her two juniors had been busy making strides in conquering various sects.

The Heavenly Harem Sect had grown exponentially, attracting followers from both disciples and even some female elders who were drawn to the allure of its power.

However, not all sects had succumbed to their influence.

Despite the persuasive words employed by Fresia's juniors, some remained steadfast in their refusal.

Unfazed by this resistance, the trio, Fresia and her two juniors bided their time, knowing that their ultimate plan was unfolding.

Word of the Heavenly Harem Sect's audacious actions had reached the Imperials, prompting them to dispatch an investigation team to assess the legitimacy and potential threat posed by this rising force.

As the Imperial delegation arrived in the city, Fresia and her two juniors hovered in the sky, their figures illuminated by the glow of the setting sun.

Fresia's mischievous smile widened as she observed the approaching Imperial authorities.

"Well, this would be a chance for the Imperials to truly understand the essence of our sect,"

She muttered a glint of excitement in her eyes.

The Imperial delegation, comprised of stern-faced officials and skilled cultivators, looked up at the trio floating effortlessly in the air.

The news of their sect's defiance had clearly piqued the Imperials' interest, and they were here to ascertain the truth.

Fresia's two juniors, flanking her on either side, exuded an air of confidence.

The sky around them crackled with unseen energy, hinting at the power that the Heavenly Harem Sect now possessed.

As the Imperials landed before them, ready to question and investigate, Fresia's charismatic presence dominated the scene.

One of the Imperial officials stepped forward, his expression stern.

"You are Fresia, a disciple of the Heavenly Harem Sect?"

Fresia gracefully descended to meet them, her two juniors following suit.

"Indeed, I am. And these are my esteemed juniors,''

She replied, gesturing towards the two powerful cultivators beside her.

The Imperial official narrowed his eyes, sizing them up.

"Your sect has been declared a hostile force. What do you have to say in your defence?"

Fresia's smile remained undeterred. "Hostile? Oh, dear officials, you have yet to witness the true nature of our sect. We are here not to challenge but to enlighten."

As the investigation unfolded, Fresia seized the opportunity to showcase the might of the Heavenly Harem Sect.

The Imperials, initially sceptical, found themselves in the midst of a revelation that would reshape their understanding of power and challenge the status quo.

The stage was set, and the Heavenly Harem Sect was prepared to unveil its true potential to the Imperials.