LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 200 How do you want to play?
At this moment, the Sky Splitting Tyrant was no longer clad in his usual black tight-fitting attire but donned a black formal suit, appearing like an extraordinary noble. He stood tall with his head held high, taking steps toward Ye Feng.
"Are you the one called Ye Feng?"
The Sky Splitting Tyrant approached and asked. Without waiting for Ye Feng to reply, he continued, "Our Sect Leader invites you to have a talk over there."
Ye Feng's eyebrows slightly raised, but he said nothing more.
It was Old Eastern King Mu Tianye whose expression suddenly became strange. Of course, he could tell that this Sky Splitting Tyrant's demeanor was far too haughty, and his way of extending an invitation was exceedingly impolite and overbearing.
Sima Zhantian immediately bellowed, "Your Sky Eagle Sect really puts on quite the show. If your Sect Leader wishes to meet our lord, then let him come here."
The Sky Splitting Tyrant flashed a grin and said, "I've heard that the former Northern Border King had a heart as vast as the sun and moon. Surely you won't quibble over such a trifle, right?"
Sima Zhantian wanted to roar in anger, but Ye Feng gestured with his hand to stop him.
"You do have a way with words. That flattery was not particularly good, but quite enjoyable," Ye Feng said with a faint smile, then turned and walked toward the grand hall ahead. Sima Zhantian glared at the Sky Splitting Tyrant before swiftly following Ye Feng.
The cruise ship had four layers and was incredibly luxurious and enormous. Currently, Ye Feng and his party were on the highest top layer, which hosted a grand hall with a massive round conference table set in the middle. At this moment, the Sky Eagle Sect Leader, Sky Splitting Eagle, was seated at the head of this round table.
Ye Feng walked straight to the table and sat down opposite Sky Splitting Eagle.
Sky Splitting Eagle sat with his legs wide open in a commanding manner. He was tall and powerfully built, with exceptionally long arms. His fingers were like gnarled tree roots, strong and forceful. He pulled out a cigar and offered one to Ye Feng as well.
Ye Feng shook his head to decline.
The Sky Splitting Eagle didn't insist. He bit onto the cigar, and a follower promptly stepped forward to light it. After taking a deep puff and exhaling a long plume of smoke, the Sky Eagle Sect Leader then spoke in a deep voice, "I have indeed heard of Your Excellency's feats in the Northern Border."
In front of Ye Feng, a cup of tea had appeared. He picked it up, took a slight sip, and chuckled. "Your Sky Eagle Sect may only dwell in the Eastern Border's Coastal Ridge, but you have ears in all directions, even dabbling in the affairs of the Northern Border. It seems to me that what you aspire to is no small feat."
The Sky Splitting Eagle burst into loud laughter, his voice echoing in the hall like a great bell, even suppressing the sound of the sea waves outside, which showed the robustness of his inner strength.
"You must have heard the saying, 'Even a mighty dragon cannot crush a local snake.' Now that Your Excellency has come to the Eastern Border, may I inquire about your intentions?" the Sky Splitting Eagle hummed.
Even though he was facing the Northern Border King, the Sky Eagle Sect Leader was also a Martial King, and a Middle Rank Martial King at that, which explained his rather proud and overbearing manner, showing no sign of respect for the king.
"You are mistaken," Ye Feng said with a light smile, continuing, "Whether I am a mighty dragon or not remains to be seen, but in the Eastern Border, you certainly do not qualify as the local snake."
"Oh? I'm quite curious to know, in Your Excellency's eyes, what am I?" the Sky Splitting Eagle asked with a smirk, biting on his cigar.
Ye Feng sighed slightly and said, "In my eyes, at most, you're nothing but a slightly stronger little reptile."
"How dare you!" The equally hot-tempered Sky Splitting Tyrant immediately flew into a rage, ready to erupt on the spot.
As his cold shout rang out, several Great Grandmasters from the Sky Eagle Sect around him simultaneously unleashed their presence, glaring intensely at Ye Feng.
Naturally, on Ye Feng's side, Xiao Chuanqi, Sima Zhantian, and Xia Lengchan, among others, were not to be outdone. They stood firm, and in an instant, the entire hall was on a knife's edge, as if a single wrong word could lead to a fight.
"Enough, enough. It's just a few inconsequential words. Look at all of you, back down!"
The Sky Splitting Eagle grumbled and threw down the dice cup before turning his attention around and saying, "Perhaps you are not aware that this casino, originally a gambling hall, is for the pleasure of Eastern Border's wealthy merchants and nobles after they return from the High Seas."
Having said that, the Sky Splitting Eagle turned his gaze to Ye Feng and said, "Since both you and I are seated at this gambling table, why not play a few hands?"
Ye Feng smiled and asked, "How would you like to play?"
"Simple!" The Sky Splitting Eagle gestured grandly, and then a waitress dressed in a cheongsam came over, carrying a Gu Bell.
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"At our level of status, there's no need for all those fancy embellishments. Let's just play a straightforward game of high or low to determine the winner, how about that?" The Sky Splitting Eagle said with a slight smile as he snapped his fingers, lifting the Gu Bell to reveal a single die inside.
"Agreed!" Ye Feng nodded slightly.
Not only did the members of the Sky Eagle Sect gather around, but even the commanders and lords from the Eastern Border also joined in. They all understood very well that with the status and strength of the two individuals at hand, they weren't likely to be merely comparing the size of the roll.
Dice were just the surface; what they were truly comparing was their own power!
The Sky Splitting Eagle sneered and said, "Since we're going to play, we should put up a wager. What do you think?"
Ye Feng's expression remained as calm as the water in a deep well as he smiled faintly, "You decide."
"Fine, if I win, from this point on, you will leave the Eastern Border and never set foot here again. However, if by chance I lose, you shall have the final say in this territory of the Eastern Border." The Sky Splitting Eagle said.
Ye Feng listened and then shook his head with a smile.
The Sky Splitting Eagle asked coldly, "What, you don't dare?"
Ye Feng chuckled and said, "You made one mistake. Who has the final say over the Eastern Border isn't up to me to decide, and certainly not up to you either. That's something you should ask the Old Eastern King."
The Old Eastern King straightened his back subconsciously upon hearing that. Although he was quite angry about the Sky Splitting Eagle's words, Ye Feng's statement undoubtedly salvaged his dignity.
The Sky Splitting Eagle just swept a cold glance at the Old Eastern King, having long since stopped regarding this twilight-stricken old man; otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to act out today.
The Old Eastern King chuckled and suggested, "Since both of you have come for the five ridges of the Eastern Border, why not stake them in the gamble?"
"Not a bad idea!" The Sky Splitting Eagle suddenly grinned, "If I lose this bet, then my Sky Eagle Sect will henceforth withdraw from the Eastern Border. But if I win, then you shall no longer have any say over the Eastern Border, how about that?"
Ye Feng smiled faintly, "With that settled, let us begin."
The Sky Splitting Eagle snorted coldly and grabbed the Gu Bell, swiftly shaking it as the die clattered crisply against the porcelain walls.
All of a sudden, he slammed the Gu Bell onto the table and said, "Please, large or small?"
At this moment, all eyes in the room turned to Ye Feng, many nervously on edge.
Ye Feng still maintained his faint smile, "Heaven and earth allow me passage; naturally, I choose large!"
"Then I'm sorry, you might lose!" The Sky Splitting Eagle opened his mouth wide, his face brimming with excitement and a mocking, teasing expression.