The two argued fiercely, especially Dong Guankun from the Xiao Yao Sect, who had absolutely lost the air of a master who had attained enlightenment. "Very well, very well, I won't argue with you," Qin Feng stepped back willingly, since what the other had said was indeed correct—he had simply forgotten. The matter at hand was now how to divide this lotus platform. It was obvious that the platform carried strong energy; if one could sit on it every day to meditate, the benefits would surely be profound. Dong Guankun had also noticed this, his eyes fixed intently on the platform, clearly conveying his determination to claim it. It seemed the matter would come down to who had the stronger resolve. Qin Feng had prepared himself for a battle with the other, even though Dong Guankun's rank might very well be higher than his own. "Ha ha, indeed, there's something remarkable beneath the surface," a confident voice rang out. Hmph… A red figure sped over quickly, landing between the two, eyes lighting up with unmistakable surprise upon seeing the lotus platform. "Master Fire God, you've also come,"董乾坤 said with a displeased tone. He had already arrived late—whether he could claim the platform for himself remained uncertain—and now, even before he had managed to settle matters with Qin Feng, another visitor had arrived. "Before Fire God Old Master could speak, Dong Qiankun countered, 'What about coming first and then later? If you've already taken the lotus platform, then it's yours. But right now, it's still an unclaimed object!' 'Exactly,' said Fire God Old Master. 'Even if you've got it, we'll take it back from you. So who owns it really depends on who has the stronger claim!' Man, I've finally come to truly understand you true cultivators. You always talk about simplicity, detachment, and selflessness—yet you're all just pretentious, each one driven by strong personal interests. 'Even if your arguments hold merit, there's only one lotus platform now, and three of us all want it. How do we divide it?' He spread his hands. In truth, the most important lotus bloom is already secured; the platform itself has become less crucial. Of course, we must still fight for what we want—this is principle." The Fire God Elder gave a disdainful smile and sneered, "Young man, you're no match for either me or Dong Qiankun. I suggest you step aside!" Qin calmly replied, "That's impossible. No matter what, I was the first to discover the Lotus Platform. Even if the final outcome depends on who has the stronger strength, I'll still give you all a match!" Dong Qiankun smiled, "Young man, you have real courage—exactly like that!" "Hah! Then let's see who among us three proves themselves the most formidable!" The Fire God Elder boomed with pride, while Dong Qiankun's face broke into a thoughtful smile. Man, these two have completely ignored me. As the three were about to engage in a fierce battle, a clear, resonant voice rang out, "Who says it's only three of us? In my opinion, it should be 'everyone who sees gets a share.' Right now, we have four people. Why not divide the Lotus Platform equally among all four, with each of us taking one portion?" This time, an elderly man in a white Dao robe appeared, smiling kindly on his face, yet with a sharp gaze full of deadly intent. The Fire God Daoist hummed, "Old fellow, are you telling jokes? How could such a precious item be divided into four pieces? As the saying goes, one must have both destiny and strength to obtain a treasure!" Dong Qinkuan, a man known for his cheerful demeanor, bowed politely to the visitor, "I didn't realize it was Master Piao Xiao. You're quite swift—traveling from the Penglei Immortal Island to here must have covered more than a thousand miles. Your flight speed is truly admirable!" "Thank you," replied Master Piao Xiao, offering a formal bow, yet his eyes remained fixed on the lotus platform. Well, within less than three minutes, three of the highest-ranked cultivators had arrived. Qin was clearly overwhelmed. If the opponent were only one, even if that person were of higher rank, he could still devise a clever strategy to win. But now, facing three seemingly equally seasoned and shrewd opponents, he had no clear way forward. The Fire God elder breathed heavily, saying, "Piao Miao, Dong Qunkuan, and that young man—none of you are willing to give up, are you?" "Talk sense," Qin Feng retorted. "Then it will come down to who's stronger," Piao Miao said with a cold smile, implying that once the fight began, it would be a matter of life or death. "But fists don't always aim precisely—have all of you made your preparations?" Dong Qunkuan quickly interjected, "All of you, the Lotus Platform is indeed a precious treasure, but would it truly be worth sacrificing decades, even centuries of your cultivation to secure it? While treasures are indeed rare and hard to come by, remember that even without this treasure, we can continue our cultivation and progress. But once we fall, everything will come to nothing!" Both elders nodded, their brows furrowed—indeed, Dong's argument held merit. Qin Feng understood his point and smiled, saying, "What the Master of the Xiao Yao Sect means is that we should pursue the Lotus Platform through a different approach!" "Exactly." "Dong Guankun said, 'I think it's necessary to find a relatively gentle approach—one that can settle its final ownership without causing friction. What do you think?' Liaomiao Daojun, stroking his beard, replied, 'Feasible, but it must be a method that everyone can genuinely accept. Once ownership is determined, no one else shall have any further claims on the Lotus Platform!' Huo Shen Daojun nodded and said, 'I agree as well.' Dong Guankun smiled and suggested, 'Since all three of you are in favor, let's transform our physical battles into a more diplomatic competition—whichever participant wins the most matches shall take the Lotus Platform. How does that sound?' His reason for proposing this was to avoid the risk of someone gaining advantage during the chaos, leaving himself with no tangible benefit. Qin Feng immediately responded, 'I find this unfair. You three have consistently emphasized that this is an unclaimed treasure—meaning any cultivator has the opportunity to claim it. If that's the case, why not hold a grand assembly across the cultivation world, allowing everyone to participate in the competition?' He believed that only by completely stirring the water would he have a chance to claim the lotus platform. After some thought, the three elders admitted honestly that this wasn't an ideal strategy—four people vying for it each had a 25% chance of success, but if it turned into a chaotic battle involving hundreds, the odds would shrink dramatically. Seeing that they were reluctant to agree, Qin made a bold appeal: "Now, aren't you all esteemed masters and pillars of the cultivation world? Are you truly hesitant? I think it's nothing to be afraid of, for those who make it to the end will surely include you."