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On the high platform, Feng Xiaotian was dressed in a magnificent robe embroidered with phoenixes in gold thread, and wore a phoenix crown on his head, making him look like a bride about to get married.

Shen Yifei felt that this dress would have a completely different feel if it were worn by Feng Qingyin.

Wearing this old pervert, the perverted artistic element is quite high.

Shen Yifei launched into a tirade, "Elder, your outfit...tsk tsk tsk...is she getting married? Who's the groom?"

The Phoenix Clan members around him looked at him as if he were an idiot.

In their view, this outfit was perfectly normal.

Feng Lin took a few steps forward and walked to the center of the platform.

"Fellow clansmen, today, the Grand Elder has been ordained by Heaven to succeed to the throne of the Phoenix Clan. This is truly a blessing for the Phoenix Clan!"

As soon as Feng Lin finished speaking, a sparse ovation rang out from below the stage.

"Please invite the Grand Elder to the stage!" Feng Lin called out loudly.

Feng Xiaotian straightened his clothes and stood solemnly in the center of the platform, his gaze sweeping across the entire audience. He managed to project an air of authority quite convincingly.

Shen Yifei felt uneasy at the thought of shaking hands with him, and looking at Feng Xiaotian on the stage, he felt awkward no matter how he looked at him.

"Fellow clansmen," Feng Xiaotian began, his voice booming, "I have been ordained by Heaven to succeed the Phoenix Clan and from this day forward, I shall be the fifth generation patriarch of the Phoenix Clan."

Another round of applause erupted from the stage and the audience, even more enthusiastic than before.

But Shen Yifei noticed that none of the elders from the Fourth Elder Feng Songjiang's faction clapped; they all had solemn expressions, as if they were ready to explode at any moment.

"Upon assuming the throne, I will surely lead the Phoenix Clan to recreate the glory of ten thousand years ago!" Feng Xiaotian continued passionately, "I will make the Phoenix Clan the leader of all races under heaven, so that all people may live under the protection of my Phoenix Clan!"

Shen Yifei thought to himself, "I didn't expect this guy to have such big ambitions. I originally thought the Phoenix Clan was a force no weaker than the Dragon Clan, but now it seems that the Phoenix Clan was severely weakened in that battle and has not yet recovered."

Their seclusion isn't because they're unwilling to interact with humans or have a withdrawn personality; it's simply because they lack the strength.

"Now, I hereby declare the enthronement ceremony officially commence!" Feng Xiaotian waved his hand, "Presenting the Imperial Seal!"

A Phoenix Clan disciple carried a tray covered with red silk as he walked up to the high platform.

Feng Xiaotian lifted the red silk, revealing a fist-sized red jade seal on the tray, carved with a phoenix spreading its wings as if about to take flight.

Feng Xiaotian picked up the jade seal, raised it high, and was about to raise his arms and shout, enjoying the worship of thousands of people once again.

Before he could even open his mouth, Fourth Elder Feng Songjiang suddenly stood up.

"Feng Xiaotian! Is that jade seal you have real?"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

"What? The imperial seal is fake?"

"Fourth Elder, you can't say things like that!"

"Exactly, how could the Grand Elder possibly use a fake imperial seal?"

Feng Xiaotian's face darkened. "Fourth Elder, what do you mean by that? The jade seal in my hand is an artifact passed down through generations of clan leaders. How could it be fake?"

"Whether it's fake or not, we'll find out by examining it!" Feng Songjiang sneered. "According to the rules of the Phoenix Clan, the heirloom jade seal contains the essence of a phoenix, which can be sensed with divine sense. Do you dare to let everyone's divine senses probe it?"

Feng Xiaotian knew perfectly well that the jade seal in his hand was indeed a replica he had commissioned, and it contained no phoenix spirit at all; it would be exposed as soon as it was examined.

He originally planned to forcibly seize power without using the heirloom jade seal. However, he later realized that doing so might cause resentment among his clansmen.

Very few people knew that the imperial seal was missing, so he planned to use a fake imperial seal to deceive them for the time being.

His expression shifted rapidly, and he glared fiercely at Feng Songjiang. "Fourth Elder, are you questioning me?"

"I'm not questioning you, I'm exposing you, you hypocrite!" Feng Songjiang was determined. "You poisoned the old clan chief, imprisoned the princess, forged the imperial seal, and plotted to usurp the throne! Today, I will expose your true colors in front of the entire clan!"

Feng Xiaotian's face turned ashen. "Feng Songjiang! You're slandering me! I'm utterly loyal to the clan leader, how could I possibly poison him? What evidence do you have?"

"The evidence is in that jar of Phoenix Spirit Wine you gave the old patriarch!" Feng Songjiang roared. "The jar of wine you gave him was poisoned! I've already had it checked; there's even your spiritual energy imprint on the wine jar!"

"Nonsense!" Feng Xiaotian's voice trembled. "It's true I delivered that jar of wine, but I didn't poison it! Someone must be framing me!"

"Framed?" Feng Songjiang sneered. "Then why were you in such a hurry to ascend the throne? Why didn't you wait until the forty-nine days were up? Why did you imprison the princess?"

Feng Xiaotian flicked his sleeves, "My ascension to the throne is to stabilize the hearts of the Phoenix Clan. The princess is young and inexperienced, unfit for such a great responsibility. My temporary assumption of the position of clan leader is also for the sake of the Phoenix Clan!"

Seeing the two arguing more and more fiercely, Shen Yifei knew it was time for him to step in.

He stood up, cleared his throat, and said, "Um... Elder, Fourth Elder, please stop arguing and let me say a few words."

Feng Xiaotian glared at him. "Sect Master Shen, this is an internal matter of my Phoenix Clan. What right do you, an outsider, have to interfere?"

"Elder, I don't like to interrupt others, but I have to speak up about yours today!"

The moment Shen Yifei said those words, the entire room fell silent.

Feng Xiaotian's face turned pale and then red, and his lips twitched a couple of times. He clearly hadn't expected this kid to dare say such things in front of the entire clan.

He was, after all, the Great Elder and Acting Clan Chief of the Phoenix Clan. When had he ever been harassed in public like this?

"Boy, how dare you say such a thing? Are you looking for death?" Feng Xiaotian's voice was filled with killing intent. He regretted letting this kid live until now.

The four guardians stepped forward, ready to attack.

Feng Xiaotian gestured for them to calm down; now was not the time to tear off the mask of civility.

Shen Yifei chuckled, walked out from the stands, and strolled leisurely to the front of the platform. Looking up at Feng Xiaotian, he said, "Elder, don't misunderstand. When I said 'interrupt,' I meant to say something, not what you're thinking. Tsk tsk…Elder, your idea is a bit sordid, or is this just your kind of thing?"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the audience.

Feng Xiaotian's face darkened even more. He hadn't expected this brat to push his luck. "Shen Yifei! Today is my Phoenix Clan's grand ceremony, you have no right to speak! Guards, remove this arrogant human brat from here!"

The four guardians had long been unable to contain themselves and were about to rush off the stage!

"Wait!" Shen Yifei shouted.

If these four guardians attacked together, he really wouldn't stand a chance!

"Elder, I was just joking earlier, please don't take it to heart. Today is your joyous occasion, and I have prepared a gift to present to you. Please take a look!"

Feng Xiaotian frowned, wondering what this kid was up to. "A gift? What gift? You can present it after the ceremony!"

"Haha, Elder, this gift of mine is something you've been dreaming of day and night!"

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder thought to himself, "Could this kid be...?"

Thinking of this, he beckoned to Shen Yifei, "Then please invite Sect Leader Shen to the stage!"

Shen Yifei cupped his hands in greeting to the few Phoenix Clan members in the front row behind him, "Everyone, I won't stay here with you any longer, I'm going up on stage!"

After saying that, he flew directly to the high platform.

He also stood in the center of the platform, pointing at the heirloom jade seal in Feng Xiaotian's hand, "Elder, there's something wrong with this jade seal..."

Feng Xiaotian didn't expect this guy to try to make things difficult for him right away, and even dared to say he was going to present a congratulatory gift!

He hissed in a low voice:

"Kid, what exactly do you want?"