At the Assassins of Myriad Tactics.
In the Hall of the Eighteen Pavilions.
Ye Feng sat high on the dais.
Below him knelt no fewer than a hundred people.
All of them were among the top figures in the martial world.
They were loyal to the Assassins of Myriad Tactics and to their own consciences.
So, if they had any doubts or dissatisfaction, they would voice them on the spot.
"Elder, please think twice about this matter," someone pleaded.
Just moments ago, Ye Feng had announced something.
"I'm getting old. Sooner or later, I'll have to relinquish the power of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics. Luo Feiyan is the best candidate to inherit my mantle."
Ye Feng's presence was imposing.
Normally, once he made a decision, no one would oppose it.
But this time was different.
The Assassins of Myriad Tactics was the result of the half - life struggle of tens of thousands of people. They had dedicated most of their time and energy to this organization.
For other decisions, they would never have second thoughts.
But as soon as the elder returned, he called a meeting and directly stated that he would hand over the Assassins of Myriad Tactics to Luo Feiyan, an unknown and seemingly weak woman. No one in the sect could accept this.
That was why the main hall was now filled with kneeling people.
"Elder, please think twice. The Assassins of Myriad Tactics is our home. Many in the organization have sacrificed so much to protect it. If you hand it over to the young elder so easily, we're not convinced."
"Please think twice, elder."
"Please think twice, elder."
Ye Feng sat upright on the main dais.
Looking at the sea of people in front of him, he softly asked, "Yan Feng, Yan Niao, do you two think so too?"
The two who were standing on either side of Ye Feng immediately knelt down upon hearing this.
"Yan Feng, you speak first."
"Elder, it's not up to us to decide who you hand the power to. As long as it's your decision, I'll definitely support it. In the future, when the young elder takes the leadership position of our Assassins of Myriad Tactics, Yan Niao and I will surely do our best to assist her."
Ye Feng's expression relaxed a bit.
He turned to the other person.
"Yan Niao, share your thoughts."
The person named Yan Niao first kowtowed heavily.
Then he said, "The elder's decision must have its reasons. I dare not oppose it and will surely follow your will."
Ye Feng asked, "Are these your true feelings?"
"Yes."
Ye Feng burst into laughter.
Then he stood up.
"If you really thought so, there wouldn't be so many people kneeling in this hall. With your two powers, wouldn't it be easy to quell these different opinions?"
The two dared not speak.
They both lowered their heads.
Ye Feng was such a perceptive person. How could he not see through their thoughts?
Yan Feng and Yan Niao were both important figures in the Assassins of Myriad Tactics. It could be said that they had been in the organization for as long as it had existed.
Their importance to the Assassins of Myriad Tactics was beyond doubt.
Ye Feng said, "No one can oppose my decision, not even you two."
"Yan Feng, Yan Niao, do you understand?"
"We understand, sir."
"However, I'm not convinced," Yan Niao said, raising his head to look Ye Feng in the eye.
Their loyalty to the Assassins of Myriad Tactics was beyond question, and their respect for Elder Ye was obvious to all.
But precisely because of this, they felt that this time it was so unfair.
The Assassins of Myriad Tactics was the hard - won result of everyone's efforts. And on the very first day after the elder returned, he officially announced that he would hand it over to Luo Feiyan.
If they blindly obeyed such a move, it would be the greatest disrespect to the Assassins of Myriad Tactics.
"What are you not convinced about?"
"Elder, what abilities does the young elder have to be qualified for the position of the elder of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics? Even if we step back a million steps, apart from being related to you by blood, she's good for nothing. Even if you let the young lady take this position, we wouldn't have so many complaints."
"Continue."
"Elder, we've all seen the young lady's efforts and talents. If you're really biased and only use relatives, then we'd rather it be the young lady you choose."
"Qingluan has severed the father - daughter relationship with me. Besides, I know a thing or two about Qingluan's abilities. She's not qualified to be the leader of my Assassins of Myriad Tactics."
"If the young lady is not qualified, is the young elder? Elder, before this, we've never heard of any remarkable deeds of the young elder in the martial world. On the contrary, the only information we've heard about her since childhood is that she's cowardly and vulnerable."
Ye Feng frowned slightly.
Cowardly?
Vulnerable?
Were these words used to describe Yan'er?
No, surely not?
Although he hadn't been involved in the martial world for a long time, he knew from what he had seen of Luo Feiyan in Cangwu Country that the words "cowardly" and "vulnerable" had nothing to do with her.
Her abilities should have been well - known by now.
Why was there such a big difference from his judgment?
"Please think twice, elder. For the future of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics, don't easily hand over the power to the young elder."
Ye Feng lowered his head.
When did an Eight - Phase Spiritual Pharmacist not qualify to be the young elder?
Not qualify to inherit his mantle?
Let's put it this way. Just a moment ago, that little girl said she didn't want to inherit his mantle. And now he was handing over such great power to her. She would surely be unhappy.
This was even better.
It seemed that the people of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics also had many doubts about his decision.
"Elder, if the young miss really wants to become an important member of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics, I can give up my position as the right protector. But the position of the elder can only be held by someone with real strength. We don't know the young miss's current abilities yet, and we shouldn't make such a hasty decision."
Ye Feng sighed.
Everyone looked up at the dais.
He said, "Why are you all looking at me?"
"I'm telling you, I'm not even sure if that little girl will even look at the position of the elder."
Everyone was stunned.
Did the elder mean...
Even if he offered the leadership position of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics to the young miss, she might not be willing?
How was that possible?
Not to mention that the Assassins of Myriad Tactics had members all over the world. Just the position of the Assassins of Myriad Tactics in the martial world was comparable to a country. Its strength and wealth were well - known.
Such a coveted thing was something that people in the martial world would try their best to get into.
The position of the elder was even more difficult to obtain.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm telling the truth. Although I want to hand over the Assassins of Myriad Tactics to that girl, she might not even want it."
"Why?"
"She finds it troublesome."
The door of the main hall was pushed open, and a woman stepped in lightly.