Chapter 1171: Divine Calculation And Opportunity

The angry voice reverberated, and the elders sat quietly, not daring to make a sound. The atmosphere in the grand hall grew increasingly oppressive.

Lu Renkuang's cold eyes swept across the room, his expression darkening further.

"Hmph!"

"Yesterday, I merely reprimanded a few words, and today, the Sixth Elder is absent from the regular meeting. If he can't even endure a few words, how can he achieve great things?"

"After holding the position of elder for a thousand years, he has such little tolerance. I am utterly disappointed!"

The elders exchanged glances in silence, each feeling a sense of impending doom.

Just as the Grand Elder was about to speak, Lu Renkuang erupted in anger!

"Zhao Fuquan only knows a bit of stealth techniques. After thousands of years, he still hasn't comprehended the Three Styles of the Mad Blade. With such talent, how dare he act arrogantly in front of me?"

"Such a clueless waste, not only skipping the meeting on purpose but also defecting to another sect—let him go!"

"All elders should take this as a warning. Do not think that just because you have some achievements, you can disregard the sect's rules. The Mad Blade Heavenly Sect is full of talents; we are never short of anyone!"

The elders quickly bowed in unison, showing deep respect.

Even the Grand Elder did the same.

The meeting continued.

Throughout the session, the elders remained stiff and silent, not daring to speak until the meeting ended and they respectfully saw the sect leader off. Only then did the elders disperse.

A few elders walked out of the grand hall, passing through several palace gates.

Only then did they dare to let out a long sigh.

"Ah, the Sixth Elder's years of hard work will surely come to naught after angering the sect leader. What a pity!"

"The sect leader is becoming more and more self-willed. Sooner or later, we will end up the same way!"

"Have any of you received a message from the Sixth Elder? He joined the Supreme Yang Heavenly Sect and immediately obtained a Dao Transformation Sturgeon, surpassing thousands of years of cultivation in an instant. Such fortune is truly enviable!"

"Damn it! We work ourselves to the bone for little reward, always on edge and fawning like grandsons! The Sixth Elder leaves and gets real benefits right away. It's so unfair!"

"Should we also join the Supreme Yang Heavenly Sect?"

As the whispered suggestion was made, the elders were all startled.

They exchanged glances, their breathing quickening!

After only a few moments of hesitation.

The elders looked around to ensure no one was watching, then quickly set off.

Far away in the southern city, by Snow Lake.

The atmosphere was peaceful and serene, with all visitors driven away.

In the backyard pavilion.

Yi Feng sat by a small table on the corridor, staring at dozens of blue crystal cards in a daze!

Xu Baichuan, sitting beside him, smiled and clasped his hands in respect.

"Sir, these are the gifts from yesterday's visitors. Please accept them!"

Yi Feng's heart skipped a beat!

"All of this is for me?"

Each card contained one million immortal crystals, and there were fifty or sixty cards on the table, amounting to fifty or sixty million immortal crystals!

Yi Feng had never seen so much money before.

Happiness came too suddenly!

Xu Baichuan replied respectfully, "Sir, please do not take offense. The visitors were in a hurry and had nothing valuable on them, so they could only offer some immortal crystals as a token of respect. Please do not disdain them."

Yi Feng's heart raced.

Good heavens.

This greeting gift was truly extravagant.

The people of Sunshine Island were indeed simple and honest. What a wonderful place!

A group of sect leaders and experts, just to learn fishing, were so generous. The world of the wealthy was truly hard to imagine. This was the life of luxury and ease.

Yi Feng suddenly felt the hardships of life.

They were all sect leaders, so why was the gap so vast?

As Yi Feng was lost in thought.

Luo Pengfei also came upstairs. He glanced at Xu Baichuan and, seeing the table full of crystal cards, quickly presented a box of fruits and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, sir."

"Those crystal cards were handed over by me."

"I noticed that sir has been eating Dao Transformation Sturgeon recently and might find it a bit monotonous, so I specially brought some spirit fruits. I hope you will accept them."

As Luo Pengfei presented his gift with a smile, Xu Baichuan also quickly took out a gift box.

Seeing their enthusiastic gestures, Yi Feng was moved once again.

At the same time, he understood their intentions.

It was all about learning to fish!

Not wanting to offend them, Yi Feng first accepted the gifts.

Then, he began to explain earnestly.

After a thorough explanation, both men felt they had gained a lot. They corrected their previous misconceptions about fishing, now considering earthworms as the best bait, and gained profound insights, feeling as if they had heard heavenly wisdom.

Unknowingly, three days had passed.

Snow Lake remained peaceful and serene, while the Mad Blade Heavenly Sect grew increasingly deserted.

The empty seats in the meeting hall became more and more numerous!

By the fourth day.

Only the Grand Elder remained in the grand hall, surrounded by empty chairs.

Lu Renkuang finally sensed something was amiss and slammed the table, standing up!

"Bastards!"

"Why are the other elders absent today?!"

"Not attending the sect's regular meeting, these people are becoming more and more insolent! Do they take my words as mere wind in their ears?!"

As his angry voice echoed, the grand hall was filled with an oppressive aura of power and rage, yet it felt even more desolate, as if the tea had cooled after some had left.

This time, the remaining Grand Elder finally spoke.

"Reporting to the sect leader, the other elders have joined the Supreme Yang Heavenly Sect."

Lu Renkuang's head snapped around, his face filled with shock!

"What did you say?!"

Elder Song quickly stood up and bowed, his expression grave.

"Sect leader, the other elders have joined the Supreme Yang Heavenly Sect. Many have witnessed this, and it has caused quite a stir in the city."

The suppressed voice rang out.

Lu Renkuang's face alternated between green and red, filled with shock, disbelief, and finally, a furious rage that made his veins bulge. He slammed the table again!

"Bang!"

The immortal jade table shattered into pieces!

Lu Renkuang roared in anger, gritting his teeth!

"Bastards!"

"Bastards!!!"

"I have treated them well over these thousands of years. They held high positions as elders and enjoyed so many of the sect's resources! Yet they betrayed me, a bunch of ungrateful traitors!"

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Lu Renkuang paced back and forth, cursing non-stop!

"What's so great about the Supreme Yang Heavenly Sect? It's only the fourth-ranked sect. They are throwing pearls before swine!"

"It must be the Sixth Elder. He must have been bewitched by Luo Pengfei and led the other elders astray. They will surely regret this in the future!"

"These ungrateful scoundrels!"

After cursing for a while, Lu Renkuang suddenly turned and fixed his gaze on Elder Song.

"Elder Song, weren't you tempted by the Sixth Elder's persuasion? Don't you plan to leave with them?"

Facing the probing question, the Grand Elder bowed solemnly.

"Sect leader!"

"I, Song, have dedicated my heart and soul to the Mad Blade Heavenly Sect all these years. You have seen it all. No matter what others do, I will never leave!"

Lu Renkuang was moved by his words, nodding with a look of approval, the suspicion in his eyes dissipating.

"Good, very good!"

"Only when the great waves wash away the sand do we see the true gold!"

"At this critical moment, I finally see that Elder Song is truly the pillar of our sect. Such loyalty and righteousness are worth a thousand times more than those traitors!"

With a smile of praise, Lu Renkuang's expression softened.

The anger on his face subsided significantly, and a glint of determination appeared in his eyes.

"Let those traitors throw their pearls before swine!"

"Luo Pengfei's reliance is nothing more than that Yi fellow, at most a fifth-rank cultivator, hardly a significant figure!"

"To be honest, I once visited the Five Elements Sect and sought the divine calculations of Guo Yutong. The Divine Calculator Guo once said that I would encounter a great opportunity! A mere fifth-rank heavenly stage is nothing in comparison!"

Elder Song's eyes widened, unable to hide his shock.

"A great opportunity?"