"The things you mentioned, the family has some of them too, but I'll take a look at their conditions first and then figure out how to solve them based on their situation."
Elder Fang was, after all, kind-hearted and adhered to the principle of helping those in need whenever possible.
Elder Fang's reputation in the Central Domain was excellent, and he agreed to Wan Lei's suggestion without a second thought.
"Alright."
Wan Lei nodded, took out the Life Controlling Diagram, and tossed it into the air.
The Life Controlling Diagram unrolled, occupying half of the sky. The Fang family members below looked up at the sky in surprise, not knowing what that thing was.
"Come on, let's go in and take a look together. This is my Life Controlling Diagram, it has its own world inside."
Wan Lei said with a smug smile.
The group flew into the sky. The Life Controlling Diagram exerted a powerful suction, and their figures disappeared into the painting.
When they reappeared, they were already inside the internal space of the Life Controlling Diagram.
This was a continent lush with green trees, birds singing, and flowers fragrant. However, the scene before them caused Wan Lei's expression to instantly turn grim.
On a clearing, Huo Feng was crouching on the ground, Xi Ren Yuan Jun and Bu Zhi Huo Qing Wu were sitting cross-legged. Although the three of them still looked a bit weak, they were much better than their severely injured state before.
The most crucial point was that Xi Ren Jun was also still alive, sitting cross-legged not far from Xi Ren Yuan Jun. It seemed they had all recovered.
In front of Huo Feng, there were hundreds of female figures. These women were within a sea of fire, enduring the pain with gritted teeth.
"They... they're still alive! And Xi Ren Jun isn't dead?!"
Wan Lei gritted his teeth as he looked at the four enemies below, his fists clenched, with lightning and flames flickering on them.
It was evident that he was ready to strike at any moment and eliminate these people.
At this moment, the people below also noticed Wan Lei and the others above.
"Greetings, Master!"
Xi Ren Yuan Jun, Xi Ren Jun, Bu Zhi Huo Qing Wu, and the hundreds of women all knelt down. Even Huo Feng transformed into human form, appearing as a young woman in red, and knelt on the ground.
"What? What is this?"
Wan Lei was dumbfounded. Not only him, but even the people beside him were all stunned.
What was going on? Weren't they enemies? Why were they calling him master? They knelt down too quickly.
At this moment, Fang Xiaoyu's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light, and he said abruptly,
"It's the Life Controlling Diagram. Have you forgotten? The old Life Controlling Diagram had the effect of enslaving souls. This new Life Controlling Diagram is even more advanced, so it must have these effects. It's definitely the Life Controlling Diagram that enslaved them."
Wan Lei was taken aback, then shouted,
"Diagram Spirit, come out!"
A ball of light immediately appeared before Wan Lei.
"Master."
"Did you do all this?"
"Yes, Master. You didn't give any instructions, so I defaulted to enslaving them all. This is the instinct and the most basic function of the Life Controlling Diagram."
"Who told you to enslave them?!"
Wan Lei gritted his teeth. These were all enemies he was supposed to kill!
"Master, I am the Life Controlling Diagram, controlling life and enslaving souls."
"I..."
"Master, do these people around you need to be enslaved?"
"No. From now on, without my command, you are not allowed to enslave anyone. Now, release these people from enslavement!"
"Master, once the enslavement contract is signed, the soul and the Life Controlling Diagram become an inseparable part. Enslavement cannot be解除."
"Then how am I supposed to kill them? Go and kill some people who call me master? Or, if I smash you, will they be freed from enslavement?"
"Their lives are all within your thoughts. If the Life Controlling Diagram is shattered, they will also die."
"I remember that the souls of those who were enslaved by the old Life Controlling Diagram were freed after it was shattered."
"Master, the one you're talking about was a low-grade imitation. I, however, am a true treasure of rules, comparable to an innate spiritual treasure."
As a treasure of rules personally refined by an Immortal Venerable, the Life Controlling Diagram naturally had its arrogance. One must know that treasures of rules were comparable to innate spiritual treasures and divine artifacts. Even in the Immortal Realm, such top-tier treasures were few and far between, only fitting for Saints to possess.
Fang Xiaoyu poked Wan Lei's chest,
"Hey, why are you getting stuck in a dead end? They are all your enemies. Why are you always thinking about giving them freedom? I think it's better to keep them enslaved."
"But I have to kill them. The old man died at their hands. If they don't die, how can we face the old man's spirit in heaven?"
Wan Lei never forgot the old man's kindness to them. That old man, whom they had only known for a year, that cowardly old man, who finally burned himself without hesitation to pass on the Samadhi True Fire to them, further advancing their cultivation by a great realm and obtaining the inheritance of the Sacred Fire, before they could leave the Fire Immortal Secret Realm alive.
If the old man had had even a shred of selfishness, neither of them would have survived.
"Then just kill them directly!"
Fang Xiaoyu pouted.
Wan Lei's dark gaze fell on the four people kneeling below, a sinister grin appearing on his lips,
"Stand up."
The four of them stood up and looked at Wan Lei.
"If I tell you to die now, will you die?"
"We are willing to die for Master."
"Then go and..."
"Wait a moment."
Elder Fang suddenly stepped forward, looked at Wan Lei, his gaze deep,
"You want to avenge that old man, right?"
"Yes."
"Then kill yourself."
"What?"
Wan Lei was stunned, not understanding what Elder Fang meant.
Elder Fang sneered,
"I listened to your account. That old man wasn't killed by them, but rather sacrificed himself to you, right?
To be precise, the old man's death was your responsibility. He died entirely for you.
On this matter, you have no right to shift your anger onto the other three. They are your enemies, and it is natural for them to kill you. Do you only allow yourself to kill them but not them to resist?
It is also natural for them to surrender when they lose. You have the right to kill them, but you have no right to blame or resent them. After all, if you were in their shoes, and your enemy wanted to kill you, wouldn't you kill your enemy?
The old man's kindness is upon you, and his revenge is also upon you.
There have been countless wars in this world, and many people's friends and family have died at the hands of enemies. Do they not accept surrender because their enemies surrendered?
Truly short-sighted, acting on impulse.
Wan Lei, if you only have this little bit of magnanimity, and are concerned with petty revenge, are you worthy of becoming the next Thunder Emperor?
As a strong person, you can do whatever you want, but as a leader, you must have the magnanimity to embrace everything!"
Wan Lei fell silent upon hearing this. Elder Fang's words were harsh but like a sudden enlightenment, making him wake up.