Chapter 1864 - 1892: The Elders’ Competition
The White Feather Sword Sect looked at Ye Feng and nodded, agreeing, "I can agree to your request. Once you settle down, you can enter the Green Lotus Pond for a month’s cultivation to enhance your skills!"
"A month!" Upon hearing the words of the White Feather Sword Sect, everyone’s eyes revealed surprise, and they were extremely envious of Ye Feng. You must know that, in normal circumstances, disciples who obtain the opportunity to cultivate in the Green Lotus Pond are required to come out after three days, at most ten days.
However, this time, the White Feather Sword Sect actually agreed to let Ye Feng stay in the Green Lotus Pond for a full month.
This made everyone very envious, though it was also normal. Currently, within the Sword Sect, Ye Feng is the only one who has elevated the realm of Sword Intent to the level of the High Divine Sword, essentially making him the sect’s top genius.
Therefore, it was not surprising for the White Feather Sword Sect to allow Ye Feng to remain in the Green Lotus Pond for a month.
"Thank you, Sect Master," Ye Feng said, clasping his fists toward the White Feather Sword Sect, expressing his gratitude.
The White Feather Sword Sect shook his head, "No need, since you’ve drawn the Blood Killing Sword from the sword pool, you deserve such treatment. You have fought for it yourself, no need to thank me, strive to improve your strength..."
Then the White Feather Sword Sect looked at Ye Feng and said, "Let’s talk about your affiliation issue now. Our Sword Sect has eight peaks, with seven elders and myself each overseeing one. Each peak is the best cultivation ground on the Shenwu Continent."
Upon saying this, the seven elders became excited; they had been waiting for this moment.
To know, the seven elders all hoped Ye Feng could join their ranks. At this moment, Elder Qing Lei stood out and said, "Feng Ye, this lad has good talent, I like him; let him join my sect!"
"No way!" Elder Qingyu immediately stood out, absolutely unwilling to let Ye Feng go, "Impossible, impossible, Brother Qinglei, I mentioned earlier, you already have Daoist Lord-level genius disciples, we do not have; let Feng Ye join us!"
"Indeed, Sister Qingyu is right, your sect has Daoist Lord-level talents, but you must give them to us. Sister Qingyu and I have no Daoist Lord-level disciples!" Elder Qingyan said.
Immediately, Elder Qinggang and the others were dissatisfied, "No way, no way, what do you mean by us having Daoist Lord-level disciples, it’s true we have Daoist Lord-level disciples, but we lack Dao Venerate-level disciples!"
"What Junior Qinggang says is true, we do not have Dao Venerate-level disciples; we also want to compete for Feng Ye!" Qinglei said, and suddenly Qinggang, Qingyu, Qinglei, Qingyan, Qingmu, the five elders tangled in a dispute, with only Elder Qinghuo and Qingguang not speaking, with Elder Qingguang appearing as a very somber man.
Elder Qingguang never spoke a word upon arriving in the great hall, always keeping a somber expression, leaving people unsure of what he was thinking, even his aura and presence were the weakest among the elders.
For a moment, the five elders argued back and forth, competing over which sect Ye Feng should join, when suddenly the White Feather Sword Sect stood out, "Enough! Everyone, please quiet down!"
Upon hearing the White Feather Sword Sect speak, everyone quieted down, looking at the White Feather Sword Sect, who said, "Since Feng Ye was recommended by Brother Qinghuo to the sect, and Elder Qinghuo was the first to encounter Feng Ye, let’s first hear what Elder Qinghuo has to say, as Elder Qinghuo has intentions to take disciples; let’s see what his opinion is!"
Upon hearing the words of the White Feather Sword Sect, the other elders anxiously looked at Elder Qinghuo.
Because, as the White Feather Sword Sect mentioned, the Qinghuo Sword Sect was the first elder Ye Feng met upon arriving at Green Lotus Sword Sect, and it was Elder Qinghuo who had Ye Feng enter the sword pool; compared to the others, Elder Qinghuo indeed had an advantage. Elder Qinghuo felt rather helpless upon seeing the enthusiastic gazes cast toward him by the other elders.
"Sect Master, fellow brothers, as for Feng Ye, this little fellow, I won’t accept him..." Elder Qinghuo said helplessly.
"Oh?" Upon hearing Qinghuo’s words, everyone was very surprised, though pleased, still quite unexpected, as Qinghuo Sword Sect had a great chance to accept Ye Feng into his sect, surprisingly he gave up.
Elder Qinghuo explained, "I met Feng Ye initially, but I didn’t see potential in him, thus I missed the opportunity. Back when I first met Feng Ye, if I directly accepted him as my disciple, Feng Ye wouldn’t have needed to enter the sword pool. I misjudged back then and did not accept Feng Ye.
Now, having discovered Feng Ye’s tremendous talent, accepting him now would undoubtedly make him uncomfortable. Besides, I had promised Long Yu, if he could comprehend Sword Intent and become part of the Dao Sect, I would accept Long Yu into my sect.
I already have an indoor disciple, and as you all know, my personality is laid-back, teaching even one person is troublesome enough, teaching two, it’s better not. Besides, my Sword Intent realm is merely High-level Heavenly Sword.
Feng Ye’s Sword Intent is stronger than mine, so I couldn’t teach Feng Ye well, hence I won’t compete..."
Hearing Qinghuo’s explanation, everyone nodded in understanding, yet returned to the previous dilemma.
With Elder Qinghuo stepping down, to which elder’s sect would Ye Feng join?
"If so, let him join my sect!" Elder Qinggang said, "I, Qinggang, am the wealthiest in the entire Green Lotus Sword Sect, with the most abundant resources. Feng Ye following me will certainly receive the best support!"
"No! What good are your abundant resources, your disciples are the most numerous, remember, your sect has the most disciples, I think it’s better to give him to me, I have only one disciple, with Feng Ye it would only be two!" Elder Qingmu said, everyone continued debating, none were willing to yield, quickly returning to the previous scenario...