Chapter 1165: The Overbearing Tough Guy

As the massive Dao Transformation Sturgeon took the bait, the entire crowd erupted in thunderous gasps!

Even with Xu and Luo present, people from all walks of life surged forward in excitement, and the situation was on the verge of spiraling out of control. Even the elder from the Heavenly Blade Sect, who had been hiding in the distance, rushed over in a frenzy!

Elder Liu hurried forward, his lips already trembling.

Watching the Dao Transformation Sturgeon thrashing about in the water, he felt as if he was witnessing something extraordinary.

The Dao Transformation Sturgeon was a spiritual creature of heaven and earth. Only by awakening the power of the Dao could it absorb the essence of the world and grow slowly. To reach a length of five feet, it would take at least tens of thousands of years!

This particular Dao Transformation Sturgeon was undoubtedly the king of the lake, and the amount of Dao power it contained was unimaginable.

Such a treasure appearing in the world would surely cause a bloodbath even within the inner islands!

Why?

Why had this never-before-seen fish king awakened three years early?!

What method had this Yi guy used?

Elder Liu was in a state of panic.

This is bad, this is bad...

If this fish is caught, the island master will surely be furious!

Knowing that things were taking a turn for the worse, he rushed forward without a care, his face set in a fierce expression as he prepared to cut the fishing line.

But before he could act, the once-ferocious fish king suddenly became docile, as if it had lost all its strength, and slowly swam to the shore.

What?!

Elder Liu stood dumbfounded on the shore, unable to believe his eyes.

Logically speaking, such a massive Dao Transformation Sturgeon should be incredibly wild. Even if one were to tire it out, it would require at least a Heaven-tier cultivator to engage in a prolonged struggle before it might possibly exhaust itself.

Yet, in just a few moments, the fish king had lost all its strength?

Could it be that the fish wanted to die?

Damn it!

Who is this tough guy, and how does he possess such an unbelievable fishing technique?

Everything was beyond Elder Liu's comprehension!

Gritting his teeth in frustration, Elder Liu could only watch helplessly as Luo and Xu carried the fish king ashore. The island's various experts swarmed around, exclaiming in awe and admiration, their voices rising like waves in praise of Yi Feng.

But Elder Liu's heart was bleeding. The joys and sorrows of people are not shared, and at this moment, it was especially clear.

He had already sensed that the situation was serious, but he hadn't expected it to be this bad!

Even a fish king-level Dao Transformation Sturgeon had been caught!

This was a disaster!

A sense of despair washed over him.

Elder Liu suddenly felt a pang of regret. If he had known it would come to this, he shouldn't have shown himself earlier, nor should he have allowed this outsider to fish out of courtesy.

Screw social niceties!

In the treacherous waters of the East Sea, only cunning and deceit are the keys to survival!

The more he watched, the more terrified he became. He didn't dare to imagine what other outrageous catches Yi Feng might make if he continued fishing.

Quickly glancing back at the hourglass, he saw that there was still a large amount of sand left.

Clunk!

Elder Liu was startled, and with a determined look in his eyes, he secretly activated a spell.

The sand in the hourglass instantly ran out.

By the lakeside.

Yi Feng and the fish king were already surrounded by a crowd of experts, all offering their congratulations and flattery.

Luo Pengfei, holding the giant fish, was grinning from ear to ear.

Seeing that the crystal tank couldn't contain the fish, Xu Baichuan quickly squeezed through the crowd and approached Elder Liu.

"Elder Liu!"

"Hurry! Lend us a bigger fish tank, and I'll be eternally grateful!"

A bigger fish tank? Are you trying to kill me?

Elder Liu's mouth twitched.

Forcing a smile, he bowed respectfully.

"Patriarch Xu, please forgive me. It's not that I'm being stingy, but the time is up, and I dare not break the rules to allow more fishing."

His deep voice, amplified by his profound cultivation, echoed through the area.

The onlookers were stunned, and the atmosphere gradually quieted down. Yi Feng, who had been basking in the praise of the fishermen, suddenly found himself in an awkward silence.

Following the crowd's gaze, he saw that the hourglass had run out.

So soon?

Yi Feng was surprised, as it didn't feel like an hour had passed.

Scanning the crowd, he noticed that many people had complex expressions on their faces. Their excitement was gradually replaced by subtle looks, as if something was amiss...

There's definitely something fishy going on!

Just as Yi Feng was about to step forward and argue, Luo Pengfei, who was holding the fish, subtly shook his head.

Even Xu Baichuan returned and whispered in his ear.

"Mr. Yi, we've had a good haul today. Let's head back for now..."

Their discreet tones made them seem like honest men who had been wronged.

Not far away.

Elder Liu, whose expression had softened slightly, continued to smile and bow.

"Mr. Yi."

"One hour per person is a strict rule set by the island master. It must be enforced impartially. Please don't make things difficult for me."

Yi Feng immediately understood.

This unscrupulous boss was clearly trying to cheat him, with the so-called "one hour" being entirely at his discretion.

Yi Feng wasn't about to let this slide.

So what if it's the island master?

Powerful and influential? He had long since stopped fearing anyone!

Seeing Yi Feng's darkening expression, several old-timers nearby stepped forward.

"Mr. Yi, it's best to quit while you're ahead."

"Sir, you're an outsider after all. You mustn't break the island's rules!"

"The island master's cultivation is unparalleled. You must think carefully and not let momentary gains cloud your judgment!"

"Please reconsider, sir..."

Several old-timers, eager to curry favor with Yi Feng, earnestly advised him in front of the crowd. They even hinted at the island master's strength, hoping to persuade Yi Feng to back down gracefully while also flattering the island master.

No matter how things unfolded, they wouldn't offend either side.

They were seasoned fence-sitters.

But Yi Feng's eyes lit up with increasing interest!

Unparalleled cultivation?

This shady island master must have some real skills, no wonder he's the big boss.

If he's really that powerful...

Then that's even better! The best outcome would be for him to kill me!

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Yi Feng decided to probe further.

Learning from past rumors, he focused his gaze on Xu Baichuan. This old man, with his white hair, had surely seen more of the world than Yi Feng had eaten rice. He wouldn't spout nonsense.

"Old Xu, is the island master really that impressive?"

His question shocked everyone around him.

Asking so directly was like picking a fight!

Xu Baichuan was visibly startled, his eyes filled with caution.

He quickly transmitted a message: "Sir, the island master's cultivation is indeed extraordinary, far surpassing ours. On the island, he also possesses secret techniques. Hundreds of years ago, he once killed a fifth-tier expert from another island!"

"Now, the island master is in seclusion. When he emerges, his cultivation will only be stronger. Even a fifth-tier peak expert might not be his match!"

"Sir, please think carefully!"

Unlike the others who had ulterior motives, Xu Baichuan was genuinely grateful to Yi Feng for his generosity in sharing the fish. Thus, he shared everything he knew, even transmitting details about the island master's combat prowess.

With such terrifying strength, any normal person would know to back off.

But as soon as Xu Baichuan finished speaking, Yi Feng became even more fired up!

"Good!"

"Then today, I'm determined to keep fishing!"

Hiss!!!

As soon as he spoke, dozens of experts gasped in shock!

The more they tried to dissuade him, the more determined he became!

Just who is this Mr. Yi? Is he truly fearless, or does he have some hidden confidence?

The crowd exchanged uneasy glances, not daring to speak.

For tens of thousands of years, no one on Sunshine Island had ever dared to challenge the island master like this. Even visiting experts had to show some respect.

The last person who dared to challenge the island master was a notorious fifth-tier expert in the East Sea, and he had been utterly crushed, his soul obliterated!

The memory of that terrifying event was still fresh.

Luo Pengfei, holding the fish king, was so frightened that his hands trembled. If it weren't for the precious fish, he might have dropped it!

"Mr. Yi, you mustn't act rashly!"

Although he knew Yi Feng's cultivation was extremely high and he had displayed extraordinary skills today, if he were to truly face the island master, the outcome would be uncertain!

Xu Baichuan, being more experienced, quickly tried to mediate.

"Sir, both Brother Xu and I still have most of our hour left. If you want to fish, you can use our spots. That way, we can avoid any conflict."

The two of them kept trying to dissuade him, a testament to the island master's fearsome reputation.

In just a few moments, many of the enthusiastic onlookers had already started to back away with expressions of awe. Seeing this, Yi Feng's heart burned even hotter.

Before he could speak, Elder Liu responded first.

"That works too!"

"If the two of you are willing to give up your spots, that's fine. But as for other matters, I dare not overstep. Mr. Yi's arrogance and disregard for the rules of Snow Lake will be reported, and the island master will decide the outcome!"

Elder Liu had been worried about how to explain himself.

Now that he realized Yi Feng was a reckless fool, he had the perfect scapegoat. With a little embellishment, all the blame could be shifted onto Yi Feng!

His angry words put immense pressure on the crowd.

But Yi Feng only grew more delighted. Seeing that he had already created a rift and that the other party was threatening to report him, he had achieved his goal.

To further stoke the flames, he maintained a stern expression.

"Hmph!"

"What kind of bullshit rules are these? You're just bullying the weak! If even a single moment is missing from the other two fishing spots, I'll hold you accountable today!"

Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, Yi Feng forced Elder Liu to provide a larger crystal tank, fully committing to his role as a troublemaker. He then proceeded to fish out the remaining two spots with a vengeance!

By the end, he had filled a crystal tank over ten feet long with nearly a hundred Dao Transformation Sturgeons, large and small. The island's experts were left speechless, and Elder Liu's face turned ashen with rage, trembling uncontrollably.

Under Elder Liu's murderous gaze, Yi Feng left with the two nervous sect leaders, his carefree demeanor shocking everyone present.

The crowd stood frozen by the lake, unable to recover for a long time.

After displaying his godly fishing skills and showing no fear in the face of the island master's reputation, Mr. Yi had proven himself to be a true tough guy. His fame spread like wildfire across the island.

Almost everyone believed that Yi Feng must have some powerful backing!

With the weight of nearly a hundred Dao Transformation Sturgeons, Yi Feng's influence was now on par with the island master, surpassing even the infamous Lu Renkuang and becoming the most formidable figure on Sunshine Island!

Having witnessed the entire event, the sixth elder of the Heavenly Blade Sect was completely awestruck, his eyes burning with fervor as if he had stumbled upon a heaven-sent opportunity!

He quickly took out a communication jade slip and reported everything to the grand elder!