Chapter 2281: Chapter 2277: Even Flowers in Ice Need Sunshine

"Vanish?" Xiao Yi put away the bitter smile from his lips and slowly sat down beside him.

Xia Yifeng then stood up again, with his hands behind his back, his expression solemn.

"When the Ice Venerate Ancestor’s fame was at its peak, no one on the continent was unaware of it; its brilliance even overshadowed the ancient splendor, and even the Hidden Hundred Families and the Ancient Martial Arts Holy Land dared not challenge it."

"Thus, even though the Ice Venerate Ancestor has disappeared for countless years, equivalent to falling, the forces under its disciples remained for countless years, with a reputation so renowned that no one on the continent is unaware."

"The Bing Family and Nangong Family, these two groups of fools, are utterly conceited, arrogantly viewing the world as nothing."

"This also causes the martial artists of the Ice Emperor Palace to barely interact with the outside world, rarely venturing out, except when the Sixteen Venerable Envoys occasionally appear in search of the Ice Venerate Token."

"The Ice Storm Sword Pavilion is the same," Xia Yifeng said gravely, "There are not many martial artists within the Sword Pavilion, and they almost exclusively operate within the range of the Endless Snow Mountain."

"The extremely rare occasions of venturing outside are limited to the northern regions."

"These three old guys actually immensely believe in the Ice Venerate Inheritance, cherishing it more than life itself; but because of this, their obsession becomes rather deep."

"Confidence and arrogance are inherently separated by only a fine line."

"Over countless years, the confidence of the past gradually turned into blind arrogance, unwilling to let the inheritance spread and disdainful of outside forces."

"Little do they know, this is just sitting in a well looking at the sky, like a frog at the bottom of a well."

"No force can exist indefinitely in such a closed-off environment."

Xiao Yi shook his head, "It’s not impossible; it’s enough to have powerful guardians."

"What if all four of us old guys fall in due time?" Xia Yifeng said gravely.

"Xia Canglan should have told you that we four old guys have lived long enough."

"Except for Senior Luoo, we four have lived even longer than other Masters of the Main Hall."

Xia Yifeng’s expression was complicated, "Though I don’t want to admit it, that’s the truth."

"Over countless years, though every Heavenly Talent Monster emerging from the Ice Emperor Palace and Ice Storm Sword Pavilion was top-notch in this world, not inferior to any force’s Heavenly Talent."

"Yet, from beginning to end, there has never appeared a martial artist who could rival the Ice Venerate Ancestor."

"And now, the experts within the palace are almost all martial artists from an excessively long time ago."

"To put it simply, the Ice Emperor Palace has long been unable to bridge the gap between generations, nearing the point of a shortage of strong figures."

"Once we fall, the Ice Emperor Palace will only decline like an ordinary hidden force, and because of its foundation, it will become prey, unable to resist the covetous eyes of others."

Beside him, Xia Canglan furrowed his brows, "Clan Leader does not need to worry too much. The Heavenly Talents of this generation within the palace, little fellows like Ice Barbarian and Yiming, are all outstanding and will surely be able to hold up the big Ice Emperor Palace given time."

"But that requires time," Xia Yifeng’s expression was serious.

"As a Hidden Master myself, I naturally see their growth clearly."

"I can be one hundred percent sure that we four can’t wait until this generation’s most monstrous Heavenly Talent fully matures."

Xia Yifeng’s tone cooled, "Any of the Eight Venerable Envoys in the Ice Emperor Palace have the qualification to grow to our Four Great Guardians’ level."

"But is that a hundred years, a thousand years, or even longer?"

Xia Yifeng looked at Xiao Yi, "Master Xiao Yi was right; having powerful guardians is enough."

Xia Yifeng addressed him with the title of ’Master,’ proving his utmost seriousness and solemnity at this moment.

"That powerhouse is me?" Xiao Yi faintly smiled.

He naturally understood Xia Yifeng’s meaning and also understood the disagreement between Xia Yifeng and the other two protectors.

The Bing Family and Nangong Family are closed off, but the Xia Family is completely opposite.

Supported by a Hidden Master, Xia Yifeng frequently interacts with various hidden forces, and often walks among the various forces.

Xia Canglan even directly receives orders outside from Senior Luoo, obeying his commands.

Xia Yifeng smiled, "You’re not yet, but you can grow faster than any other young generation."

"Moreover, even if you haven’t grown up, just your identity today, if you become the Palace Master of the Ice Emperor Palace, it’s enough to maintain peace for the Ice Emperor Palace for a long time."

"Furthermore, you can lead the Ice Emperor Palace outwards, and with your identity today, it is enough to allow the Ice Emperor Palace to more easily interact with the outside world."

"Only this way can allow the closed-off Ice Emperor Palace to grow faster."

"A flower kept too long in a greenhouse loses its vitality, so let it experience some wind and rain outside; yet in the process, ensuring it gets the sunlight it needs to prevent wilting in the storm."

"The most important thing is." Xia Yifeng looked at Xiao Yi, showing gratitude, "The moment Master Xiao Yi put away the bitter smile and showed a faint smile represented Master Xiao Yi was willing to help, to take on the position of Palace Master."

Indeed, Xia Yifeng was sharp-eyed and meticulous.

At that moment, he had already known Xiao Yi was willing to take on the role of Palace Master.

Thus, when Xiao Yi sat down, he stood up, because from that moment, in his mind, Xiao Yi was the Palace Master, his status higher than his own.

Xiao Yi shook his head, then stood up and left leisurely, a smile of helplessness and lightness on his face.

"Senior Xia truly racked his brains for the Ice Emperor Palace."

"Perhaps, from the very start, everything was under Senior Xia’s control."

"Even from the moment I stepped into the Ice Emperor Palace, Senior Xia had calculated its entirety, including me."

"Senior Xia, this Hidden Master, is truly formidable."

From the very start, Xia Yifeng had immense confidence in Xiao Yi, deeply believing that Xiao Yi, as the Master of the Eight Palaces, would certainly obtain the complete Ice Venerate Inheritance.

Thus, with the complete Ice Venerate Inheritance in hand, Xiao Yi becoming the Ice Emperor Palace’s Palace Master was fundamentally a foregone conclusion.

Of course, this was as it should be.

And Xia Yifeng didn’t mind at all Xiao Yi becoming the Palace Master.

After all, with Xiao Yi’s status, not only could he lead the Ice Emperor Palace outwards better, but he could also protect the Ice Emperor Palace long after their Four Great Guardians had passed.

And most importantly, Xiao Yi did not care about these things.

Xia Yifeng smiled with regret, "I mean no harm; the Palace Master surely won’t mind me."

Xia Yifeng directly seized the opportunity and switched to addressing him as Palace Master.

"As you wish." Xiao Yi shook his head, "As long as it won’t waste my time."

"Rest assured." Xia Yifeng nodded, "What the Four Great Guardians decided, we’ll inform all the elders tonight."

"Tomorrow, we’ll announce to the entire palace; the Palace Master just needs to go through the motions."

"Before tomorrow night, everything will be sorted out, and not a moment of the Palace Master’s time will be delayed."

"Moreover, the palace’s trivialities will be handled by us old guys and surely won’t bother the Palace Master at all."

Xiao Yi faintly smiled, "Senior Xia knows, even if I become the Palace Master, I will just be a hands-off manager."

"That aspect, Senior Xia had already calculated."

"Well, let it be." Xiao Yi shrugged, "Call me when the discussion is settled."

As the words fell, Xiao Yi was already out of the main hall, leaving the Xia Family Territory.

"Thank you, Palace Master." Behind him, Xia Yifeng offered a solemn bow.

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