Chapter 1149: So Arrogant

"Swish, swish..."

The sound of footsteps continued to echo, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense!

Before Yi Feng even reached the stage, the terrifying pressure became more and more palpable!

All the guests stepped aside, and the guards at the front of the stage were also on edge. Despite being at the Heavenly Tier in cultivation, they dared not make any rash moves, feeling utterly insignificant!

In just a few steps.

The entire venue suddenly fell into dead silence, the oppressive force stunning over a hundred guests!

Seeing this scene.

In the private box upstairs, the confident Lu Renkuang narrowed his eyes, a hint of fighting spirit flickering in his gaze.

"This person can intimidate the entire crowd. He does have some skill. It seems he came prepared. Interesting."

In the other private boxes, two sect leaders also looked down in surprise.

A faint glimmer of hope appeared in their eyes, praying that this young man could disrupt Lu Renkuang's plans to obtain the treasure. If he could cause chaos in the venue, allowing them to seize the opportunity, that would be the best outcome!

As Yi Feng continued to walk forward.

All eyes in the venue, each with their own thoughts, subtly turned toward the stage.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Liu Yuantai's eyes narrowed.

Today's grand event was of utmost importance, and there could be no mistakes. Yet, this person had suddenly appeared, capable of intimidating the entire crowd. His cultivation seemed extraordinary, and his origins were suspicious.

To avoid any trouble, they had to act swiftly!

Just as he was about to give the order to take action.

Suddenly, he noticed that the newcomer was smiling!

That fleeting smile did not escape Liu Yuantai's sharp eyes.

He saw it clearly and felt a slight tremor.

That natural smile, filled with anticipation, was no mere bluff. In such a situation, only someone with absolute confidence could remain so composed!

This person seemed to have everything under control, disregarding everyone present!

Could it be that his cultivation was truly that formidable?

Enough to look down upon over a dozen Heavenly Tier guards!?

As doubt arose, Liu Yuantai instinctively lowered his gaze and noticed that many of the guards at the front of the stage had stiffened, as if they were already intimidated before the fight had even begun!

This...

Liu Yuantai felt a chill in his heart.

He had seen many grand scenes before and was not one to show surprise easily, but witnessing such subtle signs increased the pressure on him.

These guards were all at the first level of the Heavenly Tier.

Over a dozen such experts, while not particularly strong in the inner islands, were more than enough to handle most situations on Sunlight Island. Yet, this person could intimidate the entire crowd. His cultivation was indeed beyond expectations.

He truly had some background.

However, no matter who this person was or how strong his cultivation, he could not be allowed to ruin the young lady's plans!

As the pressure in his heart continued to rise, Liu Yuantai secretly released his divine sense to probe.

But the result was like a clay ox entering the sea—there was no response at all.

This person's cultivation was not beneath his own!

Liu Yuantai was shocked once again!

As Yi Feng continued to step forward, a serious fighting spirit finally appeared in Liu Yuantai's eyes!

It seemed that he would have to take action himself.

As he took a step forward, the entire venue focused their attention.

Whether it was the ordinary guests or the three great sects upstairs, all widened their eyes and even released their divine senses, ready to watch the show!

A great battle seemed about to begin!

Yi Feng was also filled with joy, his eyes fierce as he took a big step forward!

However.

Just as Liu Yuantai took a step, he suddenly froze in place!

His heart trembled violently, and his eyes shook!

A chill...

A bone-chilling coldness that filled him with terror rushed toward him!

That icy sensation, like the intuition of impending death, awakened a terrifying memory from the past, startling Liu Yuantai so much that he dared not move.

Such a terrifying oppressive force was something he had only felt when he encountered a certain great figure at the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. But even that was far less intense than what he felt now.

This person's cultivation was definitely beyond his ability to contend with!

No wonder!

No wonder the entire crowd was too frightened to move. This person was truly terrifying!

Finally, as he felt the terrifying aura up close, Liu Yuantai, now understanding the truth, was so shocked that he dared not move. He quickly and quietly gripped a jade slip in his sleeve!

The step he had been about to take came to an abrupt halt!

The sudden pause shocked the entire venue.

The hundreds of guests below the stage were wide-eyed!

In the three private boxes upstairs.

The sect leaders also frowned, their expressions changing as they stood in shock behind the carved railings!

They had heard rumors about Liu Yuantai.

This man came from a family of treasure appraisers, and his cultivation was quite impressive. It was said that he had reached the third level of the Heavenly Tier, comparable to a sect leader. If not for his temperament, he would never have come to Sunlight Island!

This elder was the trump card of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion's Sunlight Island branch!

Such a figure had also been frightened into inaction?

Just how strong was that person's cultivation?!

Seeing even Elder Liu being intimidated, Lu Renkuang also felt a sense of unease, suddenly sensing that things were taking a turn for the worse. He quietly released his divine sense to probe.

But he also sensed nothing!

Instantly.

This sect leader's brows furrowed, and his heart began to panic!

In the opposite private box.

The other two sect leaders also released their divine senses. After a moment of shock, a look of delight appeared in their eyes!

Everyone was intimidated!

No one had expected that the stranger they had initially disregarded would possess such formidable cultivation. The auction, which had seemed like a foregone conclusion, now seemed poised for a dramatic turn!

Even the three sect leaders were shaken by the strange phenomenon. The guests in the venue were so frightened that they stood silently on either side, their eyes wide with fear and trembling with reverence!

The entire venue was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop!

...

On the third floor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

In a private tea room, a graceful lady in a long dress was pouring tea, her jade-like fingers flawless, as beautiful as a painting.

The clear tea was slowly pushed forward, her soft voice like pearls falling onto a jade plate.

"Elder Chen, please enjoy the tea."

The white-browed old man sitting across from her nodded with a smile.

"Thank you, Miss."

Just by bringing the cup close to his nose to smell the aroma, the old man's face showed a look of comfort, and he praised again.

"This thousand-year tea crystal is so precious, yet Miss Lu is willing to share it with this old man. Truly, as a direct descendant of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, your magnanimity is commendable. Your future is boundless."

Lu Xinlan nodded gracefully in response.

"Elder Chen, you flatter me."

"If I can complete my training and return to headquarters, I will surely repay you generously. This auction is of great importance, and to ensure its success, I must rely on Elder Chen's presence, even from thousands of miles away."

The white-browed old man stroked his beard and smiled, nodding repeatedly.

"Miss, you are too kind."

"With Brother Liu overseeing the auction, this old man may not have a chance to act. In the future, when you return to headquarters, I will shamelessly accept this favor."

As the two chatted happily, the auction downstairs suddenly fell into complete silence.

That deathly silence was somewhat eerie.

Both of them stopped drinking and listened quietly, gradually showing confusion in their eyes.

Suddenly!

With a crisp *crack*, the small jade slip on the tea table shattered into pieces!

Lu Xinlan's beautiful eyes trembled in shock, and a look of anger appeared on her face.

"It's Elder Liu's distress signal! Something has gone wrong at the auction. Perhaps someone is secretly causing trouble!"

Chen Jiudao slowly put down his teacup and clasped his hands with a smile!

"Miss, there's no need to panic."

"It seems someone is determined to make this old man take action. Very well, when I return, I can enjoy this tea with a clear conscience!"

His deep voice was hard to read, but it carried an undeniable domineering aura.

Lu Xinlan nodded with a smile, instantly feeling reassured.

She immediately stood up and walked out, the two of them descending the stairs one after the other. Just as they reached the second floor, before even seeing the venue, they heard an arrogant voice ring out!

"Speak up!"

"Your Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is really something, letting people bully you like this. How can you tolerate this?!"

Such arrogant words!

Truly too arrogant!

Lu Xinlan and Chen Jiudao exchanged glances, their eyes instantly filled with anger!