Data cultivation, I observe immortality in the five elements

"The investigation four years ago had just ended, and a number of corrupt officials were executed, which made the sky over Fenghai clearer and more transparent."

"But now, the total amount of Five Elements Essence received by the Hidden Star Pavilion has suddenly decreased to about 60% of its original amount."

"What exactly do you want?" Murong Ke's eyes were filled with intense killing intent; his anger had never been so fervent.

Although he had been in charge of the Hidden Star Pavilion for a thousand years, he was already extremely familiar with the group of parasites in the inner sea of ​​the Myriad Stars Sea.

To Murong Ke's utter surprise, compared to the madness of the people in the Inner Sea, the island lord of the Wind Sea was no less so.

Their greed is simply unheard of!

Right under his nose, they dared to embezzle so brazenly; this was a challenge to Murong Ke's bottom line!

"I think what you're doing is more than just greed, taking more than you should, or embezzlement."

"Someone is deliberately trying to oppose me, the Heavenly Mystery Hall, and the sect because they don't like me!"

Murong Ke's roar echoed throughout the hall, and the island lords below all fell silent, offering no further explanation as they had done before.

Everyone looked honest and unassuming, completely unaware that the scheming outside the main hall was actually closely related to them.

Their thinking was simple: since this Master Murong was unwilling to share some of the profits with them...

Then they went and got it themselves.

Since the other party always acted arrogantly and didn't take them seriously at all, they decided to teach this young master of the Hidden Star Pavilion a lesson.

Let's see who's the best.

Despite the ongoing investigation by the Heavenly Mystery Hall, the island lords of Fenghai Island were not particularly concerned, as they were well-prepared.

A greedy subordinate was taken away and then executed, and the number of people operating the spirit-gathering array seemed to have decreased significantly.

In reality, it had no impact on the general public.

At worst, they can just replace the corrupt official with another one.

Monkeys stealing peaches and mice stealing rice are simply natural behaviors.

Even if the disciples of the Heavenly Mystery Hall were to be executed many times, this could not be avoided.

The Fenghai Sea area is the base of power for all the island lords present, and nothing and no matter escapes their eyes.

The Five Elements Essence that his subordinates stole and hid could be found by them before the people of the Heavenly Secrets Hall, if they wanted to.

Even if some of the resources were used up by certain individuals, the island lords present did not care.

Because in their eyes, a cultivator's body and soul are also a kind of resource.

Skinning, tendon-pulling, bone-refining, soul-controlling.
There are plenty of ways to make up for it.

"Isn't Your Excellency's statement a bit too harsh?"

"Your Heavenly Mystery Hall people are qualified to monitor the entire Five Elements Sect, but aren't my Feng Hai lineage also members of the sect?"

"We are also part of the sect. What does it matter if we eat a little, occupy a little, or take a little?"

"How can you say that we are going against the sect?"

One of the island lords stepped forward, and despite the immense pressure, his expression remained calm.

So many spirit-gathering formations were set up on their territory. Who would be willing to do it without giving them some benefits?

It's wishful thinking to think that the people of the Heavenly Mystery Hall can give up their own interests with a mere claim of sect loyalty!
Don't you see those people in the Inner Sea? They didn't care about any sect loyalty either, and instead kept taking more and more.
Why should they be the ones to enforce the rules when we're out in the open sea?
How ridiculous!
The people of the Heavenly Mystery Hall are disciples of the Five Elements Sect, as are the people in the Inner Sea. The island lords of the Wind Sea are also disciples of the Five Elements Sect.

We are all members of the sect, so why do you take on so much responsibility and expect us to sacrifice, make sacrifices, and tolerate things?

Just because you're the young master of the Hidden Star Pavilion?

dream!

"You still have the nerve to say you didn't oppose us?"

"Then let me ask you, what about the five elements essence transformed from so many spirit-gathering arrays?"

"The number is decreasing every year, decreasing every two years, but upon further investigation, the result is that the number is decreasing every year!"

“Every time we investigate, we find someone embezzling; every time we investigate again, we find someone who is too greedy and can't control their selfish desires.”

"Are all the cultivators of the Wind Sea Islands a bunch of parasites?"

"Steal one, then steal another."

Even in death, they were still stealing, taking, and greedily filling their own pockets.

"Without your instigation, would those ants dare to act so recklessly?"

"Are you trying to fool me, Feng Hai lineage?"

Murong Ke, dressed in black, was filled with rage. His spiritual light surged, igniting the palace and making it brightly lit.

He was so angry that he executed batch after batch of people in charge of the spirit-gathering array.

But if they're not watching for even a moment, those ants dare to reach out their claws at the spirit-gathering array.

The number of disciples in the Hidden Star Pavilion was already small, and they had to fight against those sea monster kings while also taking time to pay attention to these trivial matters.

Who can handle all that?

This is what angered Murong Ke. No matter how he ordered his men to kill or threaten, they still couldn't stop the greed of those ants.

That group practically emptied out all the five elements' essence transformed from the spirit-gathering array.

It's lawless!

"If someone is embezzling or breaking the law, then you, the Heavenly Secrets Hall, can arrest them."

"Your Excellency has arrested so many people, but has even one claimed to have acted on our orders?"

One of the island lords was so overwhelmed by the intense pressure that he could hardly breathe, feeling as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him. Yet, he still responded calmly and slowly.

You, the young master of the Hidden Star Pavilion, are quite arrogant. Don't you think you can just arrest whoever you want?

Then keep arresting them, they have no shortage of people anyway!

"In front of me, you still dare to lie?"

"Under my watchful eyes, do I need to tell you who ultimately obtained the extracted essence of the Five Elements?"

"I'm giving you one last chance. Don't force me to search your bodies and steal your storage bags!"

Murong Ke's footsteps rang out, and in an instant he arrived in front of the island lord, his eyes blazing with boundless killing intent that sent chills down one's spine.

The essence of heaven and earth transformed from the spirit-gathering array is meant to be used to hire powerful outsiders to participate in battles, not to be used by a bunch of parasites to line their own pockets.

Only seven years have passed, and of the original 100% of the Five Elements essence, as much as 40% has been embezzled. Murong Ke felt a surge of anger just thinking about it.

No wonder there are fewer and fewer powerful outsiders on the Wind and Sea Battlefield. Without the lure of resources and benefits, who would be willing to come to the outer sea to fight to the death?
If this continues, it will inevitably trigger a chain reaction, leading to a complete collapse of the Fenghai front.

Once it gets to that point, what will Murong Ke have left to compete for the position of young palace master?

"Master Murong, please calm down. Let's talk things out. We can sit down and discuss everything!" one of the island lords advised.

"Talk? You're still trying to stall for time, aren't you?"

"I'm making this clear today: if you don't hand it over voluntarily, I'll take it from you!"

"You can take it or steal it, as long as it's not enough, I'll ask you for more."

Murong Ke's gaze turned cold as he looked at the hundreds of island lords around him, his patience pushed to the limit.

He was really about to lose his temper, and he had the urge to just slap these parasites to death!

Trying to pull dirty tricks and cheat people has actually gotten to him; he's just asking for trouble!

"I'm afraid your actions are not in accordance with the rules," the island lord replied calmly, his eyes flashing.

Their cultivation level was one major realm lower than that of the young master of the Hidden Star Pavilion.

But this is also their shield. One of the rules of the Five Elements Sect is that the strong cannot bully the weak.

Besides, there are so many island owners.

As long as this Hall Master Murong dares to take action personally, the Supreme Elders behind the scenes of the cultivators present will definitely not sit idly by.

His Feng Hai lineage is no pushover either!
It's unrealistic to fight against the entire Heavenly Mystery Palace, but fighting against a mere Hidden Star Pavilion shouldn't be too much of a problem.

The powerful members of the Feng Hai lineage can exhaust their opponents even by overwhelming them with sheer numbers.

"rule?"

"You're talking to me about rules? Who broke the rules first?"

"Since you dare to reach out your claws to those essences of heaven and earth, I dare to chop off your hands!" Murong Ke roared, his voice echoing throughout the entire hall, his anger reaching the heavens.

At this moment, he was extremely angry and had an urge to beat these people to a pulp.

The competition within the General Affairs Hall is at a critical juncture. Whoever performs best in this racial war will most likely be able to support the future of the General Affairs Hall.

Take your seat in the young master's place.

Unfortunately, at this crucial moment, someone was sabotaging him, causing his perfectly good plan to be greatly compromised.

How could Murong Ke not be extremely furious?
This matter concerns his future, and he cannot allow any mistakes to happen!
"Master Murong, if we're just talking about age, I'm actually several hundred years older than you."

"Having spent so many years in the sect, I've come to understand one principle: one must learn to blend in with the world!" an old man said.

His face was aged, but his aura was very strong. Although he had not broken through to that realm, the aura he exuded was definitely among the strongest of the cultivators present.

"It wouldn't be difficult for you to suppress us with your personal will. The young master of the Crimson Sea did the same thing a few years ago."

“The difference between you and him is that he used the guise of friendly sparring to suppress the entire Crimson Sea lineage.”

“But Your Excellency cannot. Your current strength means that if you force your way out, you will inevitably invite the fiercest retaliation from my Fenghai lineage.”

"At that time, no matter how protective your backers are, Your Excellency will never be able to lay a finger on that position again."

The old man spoke slowly and deliberately, completely unfazed by such threats.

They acted as if they would escalate the matter if you dared to take action yourself, and that the Supreme Elder behind them would have to step in to resolve it.

"Are you threatening me?" Murong Ke gritted his teeth, his face contorted with rage and rage.

“That’s not true!” the old man shook his head.

"You probably already know why my senior brother doesn't want to get involved in this matter, right?"

"The oil-selling woman combs her hair with water; no matter how many spirit-gathering arrays there are, no matter how much essence of sunflower water there is, isn't it all prepared for those behind us?"

"Even if we wanted to take advantage and had our eyes on those Five Elements essences, we didn't have such a big appetite to dare to devour as much as 30% or 40% of the total."

The old man sighed. Seeing that the young master of the Hidden Star Pavilion was in a bad mood, he immediately changed his words of persuasion.

It also subtly suggests that the fact that this matter has continued so thoroughly is definitely not the intention of these island lords.

Behind them, there are others!
"If Your Excellency could change your perspective and view these essences of the Weak Water as acts of kindness, I believe those of us behind you would also support Your Excellency in competing for that position."

The old island lord continued, using the elders behind him to demonstrate the strength of the Fenghai lineage, signaling to the young master of the Hidden Star Pavilion not to act recklessly.

Otherwise, this matter will inevitably escalate.

At that point, things will truly be out of control.

At the same time, the old island lord was also reminding Murong Ke that a little loss of benefits was nothing.

Since this thing is not of much use to him, it would be better to sell it to them. At least when Murong Ke is competing for that position, the Feng Hai lineage will most likely express their support.

"I think Your Excellency should also understand a principle: fellow practitioners are like passengers on the same boat, whether they are from the Feng Hai lineage or the Tianji Hall lineage."

“We are all interconnected, so what difference does it make?” the old island lord continued.

These words startled Murong Ke, who seemed to have made a connection to something, and he said in a deep voice, "What exactly do you mean?"

The old island lord glanced around and saw that all his junior brothers were looking this way. He parted his lips slightly and transmitted his voice:
“If Your Excellency wants to compete for that position, the results of the racial war alone are far from enough.”

"Your hall is not just your opinion; many descendants of longevity families and ancestors at the Tribulation Transcending Realm have joined it."

"If Your Majesty can win them over, and with the goodwill of my Fenghai lineage, the final outcome will likely exceed Your Majesty's expectations."

Upon hearing this, Murong Ke was startled and gave the old man in front of him a deep look.

Is this a reminder that the truth behind this matter is far more complex than he thought?

Having considered this, Murong Ke abandoned any thought of coercing these parasites and chose to leave directly.

The old island lord then went to another island and stood respectfully before a fair-skinned young man.

"Is everything taken care of?" the young man asked.

"Replying to Senior Brother, Junior Brother has already conveyed the message to Hall Master Murong." The old island master bowed his head, his attitude extremely respectful.

"In that case, it's pretty much settled then," Hu Jiuge said with a smile.

"But after you go down there, you should still remind them that they can be greedy, but it's best not to leave any bottom line."

"After all, my close friend holds great power, so it's best not to push him too far."

"Otherwise, you'll be the only ones who get hurt." (End of Chapter)