Chapter 1180: The Emergence Of The Five Elements Se

Whoosh!

Elder Liu was utterly dumbfounded!

A single sentence had left him pale with shock, and a sense of impending doom suddenly welled up in his eyes. He was both stunned and in disbelief!

"Island Master?!"

Before he could finish speaking, Island Master Sa had already turned his stern gaze toward him, his eyes filled with heartache.

"I have only been in seclusion for a few days, yet you have already tarnished the island's reputation. At this point, won't you confess the truth?!"

A terrifying aura filled the hall.

Elder Liu, unable to withstand the pressure of the island's inherited formation, immediately felt his mind go blank and a sweet taste rise in his throat.

Faced with the imminent threat of death, Elder Liu quickly knelt down and confessed everything.

"Island Master, please forgive me! I... I was momentarily blinded by greed and secretly altered the technique, speeding up the flow of the quicksand. I beg for your mercy!"

His trembling voice echoed through the hall, and Island Master Sa's expression turned to one of disdain, as if he had expected this all along.

Without waiting for anyone else to speak, he coldly issued an order.

"Guards! Seize this scoundrel!"

As Elder Liu was dragged out of the banquet, Sa Donglai, who had successfully shifted the blame, turned to Yi Feng with an apologetic smile.

"Sir, please forgive this embarrassing display. It is all due to my lax governance."

Faced with such a stern yet humble statement, Yi Feng could only awkwardly clasp his fists in response.

"Island Master, you are too kind..."

Before Yi Feng could say more, Sa Donglai glanced around at the gathered crowd.

"Sir, esteemed guests. For ten thousand years, I have held the position of Island Master, and for the sake of the island's stability, I have had no choice but to employ some intimidating measures. I hope you all do not take offense."

His words made it seem as though he were a benevolent figure forced to act harshly due to his high position.

But in reality, over ten thousand years, countless lives had been lost under his rule.

What a "good person" indeed!

The crowd dared not voice their anger and could only smile and agree.

"Island Master, your efforts for the island's stability are truly commendable. How could we possibly blame you?"

"Island Master, your kindness is well-known to us all!"

"Island Master, you are too modest..."

Hearing the crowd's praise and witnessing Sa Donglai's act of righteous justice, Yi Feng couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"So, Island Master Sa also has his difficulties?"

Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei, who were still seated, nearly choked on their words at this question.

Difficulties?

Sa Donglai had ruled the island with an iron fist, acting like a tyrant. What difficulties could he possibly have?

However, as Yi Feng turned his gaze toward them, Sa Donglai also narrowed his eyes in their direction.

Both Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei were shrewd individuals. Seeing the threatening look in the old man's eyes, they dared not speak the truth.

Without hesitation, they immediately smiled and chimed in.

"Ah, yes, yes! Island Master indeed has his difficulties. His fearsome reputation is all for the sake of the island's peace. In truth, Island Master is usually very kind and hospitable!"

"That's right! Our Sunshine Island is full of good-hearted people. Aside from a few arrogant individuals like Lu Renkuang, everyone else is like family!"

In terms of cultivation, they might not match Sa Donglai, but as fellow sect leaders, their ability to lie through their teeth was second to none.

Their words flowed smoothly, as if they truly believed what they were saying.

Yi Feng was left dumbfounded, feeling that something was off.

He turned to Lu Xinlan, only to see the beautiful woman nodding with a smile, her face not even reddening.

"Indeed... Island Master Sa, due to his high position, often has no choice but to be strict. Without strict laws, misunderstandings like today's would be inevitable, and villains would take advantage of the chaos."

Hearing the unanimous agreement from the crowd, Yi Feng reluctantly accepted their explanation.

It made sense.

On such a large island, with so many different people, if the leader didn't act tough, it would be hard to maintain order.

Though Yi Feng still felt a bit regretful, he could only nod slightly.

"I see."

Seeing Yi Feng's acceptance, the atmosphere at the banquet immediately relaxed.

Sa Donglai, who had been tense, finally felt a sense of relief, as if he had narrowly escaped death. He quickly returned to his seat and raised his cup, inviting everyone to drink together. He then ordered more of the island's treasured ten-thousand-year-old snow wine, and the banquet gradually became more lively.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, even though Yi Feng hadn't found an opportunity to die, he felt somewhat comforted by the hospitality. Though the wine wasn't particularly strong, and he hadn't felt the slightest bit drunk after drinking for so long...

Sa Donglai, however, was utterly amazed and, gritting his teeth, waved his hand.

"Bring more wine!"

By the time everyone else was flushed and tipsy, Yi Feng was still sitting there calmly, completely unaffected.

The two sect leaders were thoroughly impressed and were about to clasp their fists in admiration.

But then!

Sa Donglai narrowed his eyes coldly, immediately silencing them.

He stepped forward and smiled, clasping his fists.

"Sir, your capacity for drink is truly remarkable!"

Yi Feng tactfully returned the compliment and promised to host a banquet in return someday.

Only then did Sa Donglai's smile deepen, and the pain of losing dozens of jars of his treasured immortal wine faded. Instead, he felt a sense of honor, as if everything today had been worth it.

Seeing the joy in the hall, the two sect leaders also joined in the praise, no longer minding that their lines had been stolen.

After all, they couldn't compete.

Moreover, Island Master Sa had sacrificed so much, offering up the rare Daoist sturgeon and dozens of jars of ten-thousand-year-old immortal wine. It was only fair that he got to take the lead in flattery.

Amidst the harmonious flattery, the banquet grew even more lively, as if everyone truly were one big family. The laughter continued well into the night.

Not far away, in a secluded Taoist temple.

The tightly sealed formation finally dissipated, and the disciples of the Five Elements Sect emerged.

In the main hall.

Two generations of sect leaders sat quietly, listening to the reports from their disciples about the dramatic changes on the island.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, the Mad Blade Heavenly Sect has been disbanded!"

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, Lu Renkuang has left Sunshine Island!"

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, there has been a major upheaval on the island. The elders of the Mad Blade Heavenly Sect have all defected to other factions!"

The expected downfall of the sect brought a slight smile to Guo Shengsuan's lips.

His confident expression, as if he had seen through the workings of fate, made him appear like a true deity who had never been wrong in ten thousand years. He could predict fortune and misfortune with a single thought!

No matter how the world changed, everything was but a passing cloud to him.

Beside him, the current sect leader, Tong Guihai, looked on with admiration.

"Master, your divine calculations are truly remarkable. The Island Master's Heavenly Sect is indeed terrifying in its power struggles. Even the Mad Blade Heavenly Sect has fallen. The rise of our Five Elements Sect is imminent!"

"Perhaps, our Five Elements Sect is the only one left intact on the island!"

Guo Shengsuan remained calm, exuding an air of profound wisdom.

"Hehe, the will of heaven cannot be defied. As long as we follow the tides of fate, great achievements await us."