#515 - Drawing lots

The words of the Grand Elder's representative struck a chord with everyone present.

While they were bickering and arguing, the thought of losing another Dragon Gate Realm expert from their respective factions was something none of them were willing to accept.

The Third Elder's representative asked, "Given the current situation, are there any solutions?"

"If it's just a matter of talking, I doubt anyone will be convinced, no matter which Elder is asked to go."

The Fourth Elder's representative nodded in agreement, "Indeed, without a fair and reasonable method, it wouldn't be appropriate to ask any Elder to go."

The Fifth Elder's representative remained silent this time, afraid of reigniting the conflict. He simply nodded towards the Grand Elder's representative to express his agreement.

The Grand Elder's representative said, "Please be patient, everyone. I have come up with a solution."

"I'm just wondering what everyone thinks about it."

The Third Elder's representative said, "Since you have a solution, just tell us. Stop dragging it out."

The Grand Elder's representative said, "The solution is to draw lots. We have four Elders behind us. This time, we will send two Elders to ensure Qin Buyi is completely eliminated."

"And to rescue Deqing and the others. Otherwise, once Qin Buyi breaks through to the Human Immortal Realm, he will be a complete disaster for us."

"I don't think any of you want to let such a monstrous talent like Qin Buyi live, do you?"

The Third Elder's representative said, "Of course, we can't let such a monstrous talent like Qin Buyi live. He's already so powerful at the Dragon Gate Realm. If he really breaks through to the Human Immortal Realm and teams up with the Second Elder..."

"Where will we find space to survive in the Heavenly Dipper Sect?"

The Grand Elder's representative said, "Exactly. Therefore, this time, we must send two Elders not only to rescue Deqing and the others but also to ensure Qin Buyi is completely eliminated."

The Fourth Elder's representative hesitated, "Isn't this a bit premature? There's a tacit agreement among the Elders not to take action until the very end."

"If we were to send one Elder-level figure to rescue Deqing and the others, we might be able to justify it."

"After all, the Second Elder's side has already intervened. But sending two Human Immortal Realm Elders would completely change the nature of the matter."

"If we insist on doing so for Qin Buyi now, it will instantly push this internal conflict to its peak..."

The Grand Elder's representative said, "Qin Buyi's appearance has already disrupted the Elders' plans. Now is the time for the Elders to take action in advance and nip the danger in the bud."

The Fourth Elder's representative said, "If we send two Elders, the Second Elder's side will definitely launch a strong counterattack."

The Grand Elder's representative said, "So what if they counterattack? With our four factions united, are we afraid of the Second Elder's faction's counterattack?"

"When the time comes, after we kill Qin Buyi, we'll join forces to wipe out the Second Elder's faction."

Upon hearing the Grand Elder's representative's words, the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Elder's representatives felt a "thump" in their hearts.

Don't let their support for the Grand Elder's faction in suppressing the Second Elder's faction fool you.

That's because the Second Elder's faction is currently riding high, and the addition of such a powerful figure as Qin Buyi has broken the bottom line of tolerance for the three factions.

But they would never actually unite to destroy the Second Elder's faction.

The reason is simple: they are able to live so comfortably now precisely because the Second Elder's faction is taking the heat.

Once they unite to completely destroy the Second Elder's faction, the next to be destroyed would be these three factions.

They know that their combined strength ranks at the bottom, and they are no match for the Grand Elder's faction at all.

The Third, Fourth, and Fifth Elder's representatives exchanged glances, seeing deep apprehension in each other's eyes.

This apprehension was directed towards the Grand Elder's faction. Since the Grand Elder's faction could say such a thing today, it meant that this idea had been brewing in their faction for a long time...

Concealing this apprehension well in their hearts, the most important thing now was to save Deqing and the others. Their three factions were not like the Grand Elder's faction, capable of withstanding the death of a Dragon Gate Realm expert.

They were small and insignificant. Not to mention the death of a Dragon Gate Realm expert, even the loss of a Half-Immortal Realm expert would cause them considerable pain.

If it weren't for Qin Buyi's bizarre and powerful methods, the Elders behind each faction would have probably gone to rescue Deqing and the others long ago, out of concern for their own safety.

As for killing Qin Buyi, the representatives of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Elder's factions had already made a decision: to follow the Grand Elder's representative's suggestion and send two Human Immortal Realm experts.

What kind of strong retaliation and counterattack the Second Elder's faction would launch afterward was a matter for the future.

As long as these three factions no longer participated in the suppression and targeting of the Second Elder's faction, the Second Elder's faction's anger would eventually subside over time...

At that time, the situation would return to what it was before Qin Buyi appeared, and these three weaker factions could once again have the opportunity to survive and develop in this unequal factional struggle.

The Third Elder's representative said, "Now that things have come to this, killing Qin Buyi should be the top priority."

"I agree to send two Human Immortal Realm experts to kill Qin Buyi and rescue Deqing and the others."

The Fourth and Fifth Elder's representatives also said, "I agree as well."

Seeing that everyone agreed with his idea, the Grand Elder's representative said, "Good. Since everyone agrees, then let's not delay. Let's start drawing lots."

The Third, Fourth, and Fifth Elder's representatives nodded.

Subsequently, under the observation of the representatives of the other three factions, the Grand Elder's representative wrote four slips of paper.

On these four slips of paper, two were written with: Go, and two were written with: Stay.

Drawing "Go" meant going to rescue Deqing and the others and kill Qin Buyi, of course.

Drawing "Stay" meant staying at home, needless to say.

After the Grand Elder's representative finished writing these four words, he took out a bowl that could block divine sense.

He covered the four slips of paper with the bowl and, after shaking it a few times, the Grand Elder's representative said, "Who wants to draw first?"

The Fifth Elder's representative said, "I'll go first."

After saying this, the Fifth Elder's representative reached into the bowl and grabbed a slip of paper.

Opening the slip of paper somewhat impatiently, the Fifth Elder's representative's expression turned bitter, saying, "How could this be..."

The Fifth Elder's representative's slip of paper read: Go.

Seeing this, the Fourth Elder's representative laughed heartily and said, "Haha, always wanting to take advantage and let others suffer."

"Now you're getting what you deserve. It's fate, it's fate."

The Fifth Elder's representative angrily said, "Don't be too happy, there's still a slip of paper in the bowl that says 'Go'."

"Maybe you'll be the one to draw it. Then we'll have to ask the Fourth and Fifth Elders to take a trip together."

The Fourth Elder's representative said, "That's not necessarily true, but since you said so, I'll show you whether I'll draw the 'Go' slip of paper or not."