Chapter 1148: Causing A Scene

Just hearing the name of the treasure, the high-ranking members of the various sects present were startled.

Hundreds of pairs of eyes were fixed on the stage, revealing greedy gazes like hungry wolves.

As the multicolored treasure chest was slowly opened by Elder Liu.

A green immortal herb appeared before their eyes, its five leaves almost transparent, the intricate veins of the stem and leaves resembling precious jade. The mere inch-long immortal herb tightly gripped everyone's attention, causing a wave of exclamations at first sight!

"Five leaves joined at the base! It's actually the legendary fifth-grade Soul-Calming Herb!"

"Holy crap!"

"Treasure Pavilion has really outdone themselves today, I'm truly amazed!"

"This is the first time I've seen such a treasure with my own eyes!"

"If I could obtain this, it would surpass thousands of years of soul comprehension!"

"No wonder the three great sects are here in person today, with such a treasure at stake!"

As the heated discussions erupted, the crowd began to stir.

Among them, there were naturally those with unusual expressions.

But as the excited crowd surged forward, seeing the many Heaven-rank guards in front of the stage and Elder Liu standing as steady as Mount Tai on the stage, all enthusiasm was suppressed, and they could only stop in fear.

Even so, the atmosphere in the venue had reached its peak!

In the private seats upstairs.

Several figures finally rose from their seats, merely observing from behind the curtains. In the eyes of these magnates, there was a mix of fervor and shock, clearly struggling to contain themselves!

In the private seat labeled "Yellow."

A man with a beautiful beard stared intently at the immortal herb on the stage, clenching his fists tightly!

"The fifth-grade Soul-Calming Herb!"

"To think such a treasure is actually being sold, has Treasure Pavilion gone mad?"

Behind him, an elderly attendant nervously transmitted a message.

"Sect Master! With the financial resources of our Supreme Yang Sect, it's difficult to secure this treasure. Even if we join forces with the Hidden Sand Society, we might not be able to outbid Madman Lu!"

"If he obtains this, his strength will surely increase greatly, and the Mad Blade Sect might dominate. By then, our two sects might find it hard to survive!"

"Why don't we take a risky move and seize this treasure!?"

Listening to his subordinate's bold suggestion, the Supreme Yang Sect's leader, Luo Pengfei, narrowed his eyes, pondered for a few moments, and quickly took out a jade slip to secretly send a message.

After anxiously waiting for a few moments, he received a helpless reply.

"Do not act rashly. If Treasure Pavilion and Madman Lu both turn against us, our two sects will surely be destroyed!"

Luo Pengfei gritted his teeth in frustration.

Looking up at Elder Liu and the treasure on the stage, after a few moments of struggle, he could only sit back down with a look of utter defeat and unwillingness!

In the neighboring private seat labeled "Mystic," another white-haired sect leader had a face as pale as death.

While the downstairs was filled with heated discussions, upstairs was as silent as night.

The stark contrast in atmosphere was like the difference between ice and fire!

In the private seat labeled "Earth," a light chuckle sounded.

"Hehe..."

Madman Lu's eyes gleamed with brilliance as he looked down at the treasure below, exuding an air of absolute confidence.

The elder behind him also smiled and bowed.

"Sect Master, your foresight is unparalleled. Those two indeed hesitated, and no one downstairs has the qualifications to covet this treasure. The fifth-grade Soul-Calming Herb will surely be yours!"

Hearing this, Madman Lu stroked his beard with pride.

"Hmph."

"Those two have been famous on the island for many years and are no ordinary figures. Treasure Pavilion dares to bring out several treasures today, naturally with absolute confidence. How could they not understand this?"

"Anyone who dares to covet this treasure will face the wrath of both me and Treasure Pavilion. Attempting to seize it today is seeking death. Could there really be such a fool on the island?"

Everything was within his calculations.

Madman Lu wore a confident smile, his eyes gleaming with brilliance.

As he calmly observed from above.

Elder Liu on the stage once again bowed, his steady demeanor calming the heated discussions. The final auction process was about to begin, stirring up quiet excitement throughout the venue.

"It's about to start!"

"I wonder which sect leader will own this treasure?!"

"Isn't it obvious? It must be the Mad Blade Sect's leader!"

"Since Island Master Sa isn't here, there's no suspense about who will get this treasure."

"True! This treasure already has an owner. Being able to witness it is a blessing from three lifetimes!"

The distinguished guests were no ordinary people; most had already seen through the situation.

In the face of such a rare treasure, even if they had their own thoughts, they dared not show them. Offending a magnate would surely bring disaster!

Almost everyone had already accepted the outcome, waiting with mixed emotions.

On the stage.

The host, Elder Liu Yuantai, felt somewhat relieved. Seeing that the auction was about to conclude without incident.

He took a deep breath and spoke in a steady voice.

"Everyone..."

At that moment!

As soon as he opened his mouth, a loud shout erupted in the venue!

"Leave this treasure, or I'll take your lives!"

Whoosh!

Liu Yuantai was startled, his practiced lines stuck in his throat.

The hundreds of guests downstairs were also shocked by the shout, their smiles frozen on their faces, all showing expressions of disbelief. The just-settled discussions surged again!

"Holy crap?"

"Who dares to be so bold as to try to seize the treasure today?"

"This is risking life for wealth!"

"What a ruthless person!"

The entire venue was taken aback, turning their heads at the sound.

The crowd at the back quickly made way, all moving nervously and swiftly, as if afraid of being mistaken for the fool who dared to shout for the treasure.

In just a few moments.

The crowd had completely dispersed, revealing the person in the corner.

He stood alone, dressed plainly, with a handsome but unfamiliar face, seemingly not a high-ranking member of any major force.

Looking at the suddenly speaking Yi Feng, the crowd was even more astonished.

Good heavens!

There really is someone daring enough to cause trouble today!?

Has he lost his mind?

After a few moments of scrutinizing.

Some sneered mockingly, some watched indifferently, and some looked on with admiration, all clearly adopting the attitude of onlookers, staying out of the matter.

The three sect leaders upstairs also narrowed their eyes, looking down at this foolhardy stranger. Though they were somewhat surprised to varying degrees, they all regarded him with the indifference one would show to an ant.

In their eyes, such a small character with limited vision was not worth mentioning and couldn't cause much of a stir.

The auction was suddenly interrupted, creating an awkward situation.

Liu Yuantai's eyes turned cold, but he did not underestimate the situation. He first bowed steadily.

"Sir."

"Are you really going to make an enemy of Treasure Pavilion today? I advise you to think carefully, don't let momentary greed blind you and lead to your death!"

As his cold voice echoed, the many guards in front of the stage drew their swords in unison!

The cold light reflected around them, their Heaven-rank cultivation bursting forth, a tremendous pressure instantly spreading, startling the nearby guests who stepped back again, no one daring to stay close!

Between the stage and Yi Feng, a gap of over ten feet had appeared!

Even though the guests present were all notable figures, they were still intimidated by such a display. The venue suddenly fell silent, all eyes turning to Yi Feng, already showing signs of resignation.

Seeing this scene, the sect leaders, though their expressions varied, showed little concern, as if in their eyes, this small interruption couldn't affect the overall situation.

Even so.

An extraordinary pressure had spread throughout the venue, the guests standing far to the sides, showing signs of wariness, as if the central path was a gateway to hell.

Feeling the heavy atmosphere.

Yi Feng also put on a stern face to match the mood, but inside he was overjoyed.

This is it, this is it...

This is wonderful!

To make the upcoming bloodshed even more intense, he maintained a fierce expression, playing the role of a villain, much like the antagonists from TV dramas in his past life!

"Hmph!"

"It's not yet clear who will win, let's fight!"

After these words, the entire venue was stunned.

The old man on the stage had a dark expression, clearly truly angered.

Yi Feng was even more delighted, fully embodying the aura of a troublemaking bandit, taking the initiative to step forward, his eyes fierce, feeling like his acting skills were at their peak, as if possessed by a fierce spirit!

Causing trouble in front of so many people, this time I'm definitely done for!

Watching him step forward, people pointed and whispered, seeing that the situation was on the verge of erupting, today was sure to be a bloody day!

The guests on both sides sneered and watched, all clearly enjoying the spectacle without getting involved.

But as Yi Feng approached...

Several people at the edge inexplicably felt a chill, as if plunged into an ice cellar, one after another their smiles froze, their eyes becoming somewhat nervous.

The coldness grew stronger, more and more people stood frozen in place!

In the eyes of the many guests at the edge, the previously foolish-looking Yi Feng was now emitting an incredibly terrifying aura, his fierce expression filled with murderous intent.

Even though the attendees were all hardened individuals, they had never experienced such an aura before, feeling utterly powerless, a deep fear rising in their hearts.

It was the intuition of death!

Having walked the line between life and death for many years, the many experts of Sunshine Island were extremely familiar with this intuition, but today's experience was a thousand times more intense!

Just one more look at Yi Feng.

An overwhelming sense of oppression continuously surged from their hearts, startling the guests into standing still, not daring to make a sound!

As if witnessing the arrival of a demon god!

With each step.

The terrifying aura of death drew closer.

More and more faces turned pale, the hundreds of guests retreated in awe, as if facing an icy frost!

(Note: The translation aims to maintain the original tone and style while ensuring clarity and readability in English. Some cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions have been adapted to fit the context.)